Iowa lands Ryan Crookham

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The Stien is no longer though. The Panther Lounge is the place to be in Cedar Falls. Just 5 minutes from The McLeod Center

Correct. It is gone but didn’t burn down.

Excellent addition. Those who say Brands can do no right are as stubborn as those who say he can do no wrong.

This. I’ve been critical of Brands and think this is a great addition. Well done, I say.

And as ****** as they were they beat Iowa lol.

Duals are fun. How have the Gophs been faring against Iowa at NCAAs for the last 15 years plus?
 

el dub

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You shut your ***** mouth right now. Nothing better than that pizza at around 1 am.
Flabby crust, terrible sauce and plastic cheese. I still consider it worse pizza I ever ate more than once. Lol I can still smell the putrid, flat beer and feel my feet sticking to that nasty floor…
 

trfhawk

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And as ****** as they were they beat Iowa lol.
92.5 points Iowa
48.5 points Minnesota. Minnesota wrestling is pathetic, as is Minneapolis, the current crap hole of America. By the way, you guys owe the rest of the country about 8 billion for bilking taxpayers.

Every team and every wrestler judges their seasons by the results at the NCAA tourney. No one gives a rat's *** about a meaningless dual meet.
 

Mc11

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92.5 points Iowa
48.5 points Minnesota. Minnesota wrestling is pathetic, as is Minneapolis, the current crap hole of America. By the way, you guys owe the rest of the country about 8 billion for bilking taxpayers.

Every team and every wrestler judges their seasons by the results at the NCAA tourney. No one gives a rat's *** about a meaningless dual meet.
Tan Tom Ryan has entered the chat.

The Twin Cities are beautiful! Not Pittsburgh beautiful, but very nice nonetheless.
 

GLC1969

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I am from Minneapolis. Yes it’s a crap hole but we did beat Iowa. It’s like when the Vikings go 2-15 and those wins are only against the Packers. Great pick up for Iowa. The gophers have nothing other than Max. It’s extremely hard to be a fan. I am on here because I want Iowa to remain relevant so I have good wrestling to watch. Given up on Minnesota
 

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Great PA wrestler. If healthy he is a high podium guy for sure. A good staff will make sure they have a backup plan .... like a high level 133 they are planning to redshirt, but could call out in a pinch if Crookham goes down. Great roll of the dice for the Hawks.
 

AndreTheHawk

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I am from Minneapolis. Yes it’s a crap hole but we did beat Iowa. It’s like when the Vikings go 2-15 and those wins are only against the Packers. Great pick up for Iowa. The gophers have nothing other than Max. It’s extremely hard to be a fan. I am on here because I want Iowa to remain relevant so I have good wrestling to watch. Given up on Minnesota
The Gophers aren't that bad. They beat a poor Iowa team in a dual, and duals do matter to me, but it's much better if both teams are really good like in seasons past and the duals were must see live events. Win or lose those were a lot of fun to attend in person.

So not much activity for you on The Guillotine these days I take it? Anyway, yes Minneapolis is a **** hole, which I believe negatively affects their recruiting in multiple sports. But, that's just like my opinion man. 😉
 

el dub

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The Gophers aren't that bad. They beat a poor Iowa team in a dual, and duals do matter to me, but it's much better if both teams are really good like in seasons past and the duals were must see live events. Win or lose those were a lot of fun to attend in person.

So not much activity for you on The Guillotine these days I take it? Anyway, yes Minneapolis is a **** hole, which I believe negatively affects their recruiting in multiple sports. But, that's just like my opinion man. 😉
I’m no Gopher fan but don’t see Minneapolis as a **** hole. Sounds like too much fake news being consumed, imo.
 

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I’m no Gopher fan but don’t see Minneapolis as a **** hole. Sounds like too much fake news being consumed, imo.
You might think differently if you stop at a convenience store/gas station in St. Paul. Just wow. And yes I know St. Paul is not Minneapolis. Believe the "fake news" - Little Mogadishu with spikey purple hairs all around.
 

el dub

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You might think differently if you stop at a convenience store/gas station in St. Paul. Just wow. And yes I know St. Paul is not Minneapolis. Believe the "fake news" - Little Mogadishu with spikey purple hairs all around.
Scared Boy Meets World GIF
 

GLC1969

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The Guillotine is a dead space right now. Too many parents talking about their kids getting criticized. Fans who dont believe in reality. You think it’s bad here accepting 4th place try accepting top 10 and thinking you are successful. I love the sport of wrestling and watching it evolve. Minnesota does not have the support from the Athletic department. They finish 10-15 and the AD thinks thats great. Minnesota has so much potential if funded properly but that will never happen.
 

AndreTheHawk

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I’m no Gopher fan but don’t see Minneapolis as a **** hole. Sounds like too much fake news being consumed, imo.
LOL! How high does one have to be in Oregon to give an opinion on Minneapolis to folks who actually live and travel in the Midwest? Pure gold Jerry!

Can't wait for you to move to Guam and give us all your opinion on the goings on in Omaha. 😂
 
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I could get a 30 rack of old mill in Iowa city for 14.99 during my school days…and I thought that was like Pennies on the dollar 😂
I could get a 24 pack of bottles in South Dakota for $3.99 in 89-93Old Milwaukee was a micro brew before people started experimenting with their taste buds.
 
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el dub

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LOL! How high does one have to be in Oregon to give an opinion on Minneapolis to folks who actually live and travel in the Midwest? Pure gold Jerry!

Can't wait for you to move to Guam and give us all your opinion on the goings on in Omaha. 😂
Turn off your tv and breathe…

I hear some around here talk the same way about Portland and CA, in general. I have friends in Minneapolis and do travel a bit.
 
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No longer there. When RAGBRAI went through CF in 2015, the whole Hill area was the "beer tent" and it wasn't among the attractions

I predate that a ways, 50 years ago -1976.

The hill had several good spots that we used to frequent. we usually only went to the Stein on Thursdays, because it was Quarter pitchers AND ladies night. you actually could get wasted and laid for a few bucks if you were so inclined. I don't remember the names of all of them. but if you went to the Hill and didn't stagger or crawl back to campus, you did it wrong.

Once the season started, anyone on the wrestling team wasn't allowed in any public bar, though. If you were on the Hill, Brigsy (assistant at the time) would probably catch you.

I'm not that person anymore, but those were memorable times.

I can get a 24 pack of bottles in South Dakota for $3.99. Old Milwaukee was a micro brew before people started experimenting with their taste buds.
Your likely not old enough to remember the 3.2 beer for the 18-21 year olds came in old mill.
 

dtripp26

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I’m no Gopher fan but don’t see Minneapolis as a **** hole. Sounds like too much fake news being consumed, imo.

You might think differently if you stop at a convenience store/gas station in St. Paul. Just wow. And yes I know St. Paul is not Minneapolis. Believe the "fake news" - Little Mogadishu with spikey purple hairs all around.

Turn off your tv and breathe…

I hear some around here talk the same way about Portland and CA, in general. I have friends in Minneapolis and do travel a bit.

Living in Oregon should be all that needs to be known. True echo chamber.
Careful now, this isn't the OT board. The thread title is Iowa lands Ryan Crookham, let's stick to that...

Of course Minn Goofer slander is 100% acceptable!
 

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Your likely not old enough to remember the 3.2 beer for the 18-21 year olds came in old mill.
Yeah, but 4-5 pitchers of 3.2 would still get you a buzz. I usually only drank beer at keggers and restaurants (and when it was that cheap). I was always a hard-stuff guy. Maybe that's why I haven't drunk alcohol in 35 years.
 
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I am from Minneapolis. Yes it’s a crap hole but we did beat Iowa. It’s like when the Vikings go 2-15 and those wins are only against the Packers. Great pick up for Iowa. The gophers have nothing other than Max. It’s extremely hard to be a fan. I am on here because I want Iowa to remain relevant so I have good wrestling to watch. Given up on Minnesota
Why is it a craphole?
 
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GLC1969

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Why is it a craphole?
Protests non-stop. A mayor who wont the police do their jobs. Lake St looks like a land fill its so dirty. Abbott hospital has more lock downs than I can count. Businesses are leaving in record numbers. These are facts not from a news station. Lived it and worked in it. this city used to be beautiful not so much anymore. There are parts that are ok but the vast majority is sketchy at best.