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Yeah, I agree, I don't see it happening either, but from a fan standpoint, that's kind of a weak argument IMO. 6-10 guys that have a chance at the podium every year isn't going to change either way, so forcing wrestlers in that 225-230 lb range to either, 1. cut weight drastically or, 2...

As far as plugging holes and doling out cash for next year, I'm not sure that 25 should be a big priority. I think there's a pretty good chance that Tom goes with DeLuca even as a true frosh. He's a talented kid. Finding a HWT that would do appreciably better than Ben would be a major...

I agree, there's almost no way PSU targets him. I would be more concerned with programs that are trying to climb the ladder and start dangling huge carrots under the table to his dad. I hope he sticks it out. A lot of talent there.

Definitely no doubt about that. Iowa has had numerous highly touted guys flame out, which is why I've always yearned for Tom and Terry to recruit with a higher emphasis on talent as opposed to prioritizing toughness and intensity. Both obviously are important but raw talent has a higher ceiling...

In fairness to Kueter, I mean, good God. I'd be hard pressed to find another wrestler that has faced that kind of murderer's row in the same season: Gable arguable the best ever at the collegiate level and already in the discussion at freestyle, Kerkvliet, who has gradually developed into a...

I always liked Tom, but keeping it real, his conference win record without Raveling recruits was about .50. Not exactly world-beating. It was fairly well-known that he wasn't exactly enthusiastic about recruiting, and he often was late to the game with guys he should have been in-on much...

I've stated before that my gut says that Fran is gone after this season. If he's stays, I would say that the chance he is here after next season is < 10 %. I agree with Fry. It is highly unlikely he gets fired. I just don't see it happening when factoring in his body of work over the years, and...

I don't know if we are including hyped players coming in, but if we are: James Moses Averaged close to 35 pts/gm in HS in California, and was to be a smoother version of Chris Kingsbury coming in. I recall as a freshman, even the pre-game routine on the court included him demonstrated proper...

Yes, noticed Dan there. The lack of fan presence was notable as well.

And the championship match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64i-Op4nrsk

https://hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/hawkeyes/football/2025/02/09/iowa-football-tristan-wirfs-ap-all-pro-tackle/78373440007/

RBY is not the same wrestler when he can't get a lead to coast on. His only TD was after Spencer had basically shut it down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0522ni6AVhk

Yeah, I came up with something very similar a few years ago using 10% increments. What there is now makes no sense.

Yep. Cutting has become pretty rare, and it was way overdue IMO. Same-day weigh-ins was instituted primarily to dissuade the practice. Back in my day, it was occasionally life-threatening. I knew guys that would starve themselves, take laxatives and wear these plastic/vinyl suits to bed to...

I was actually envisioning Ross at 97. There is still time to flip him, but it's not going to be easy. Taylor definitely is going to shake things up for the foreseeable future. Getting our top in-state guys is not a good sign, especially when you consider that both Taylor and Cael have an...

I've seen a few Hawkeye fan forums come and go over the years. I honestly don't have a clue regarding site operational costs or what it takes to keep forums up and running, but, for me, I get my fill of articles from several different sites. My enthusiasm around HN has primarily been to...

Sorry to see you move on, Rob. Your perspective and experience with Iowa sports has always given you a somewhat rare if not unique vantage point, and your takes on situations have always been appreciated. Change is never easy, especially for us old guys, but I'm sure you will discover new...

I've posted it before, but in my mind the only record that truly counts is the combination of points, rebounds, assists and steals. In Caitlin's case, that totals a whopping 6,295. Oh, and she also had 17 triple-doubles. JuJu, even if she plays all four years, won't even come close. My guess...

I'm not implying that NIL isn't a huge factor. It definitely is, as are the demographics, etc. In Sanderson's case, however, he was having significant success well before NIL. Sunderland had a lot of the same advantages at PSU and had a 115 - 90 dual record (and that includes OOC D1 programs)...