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    FREE Story from The Athletic discussing Players being drafted in the NFL means taking a pay cut from what they were making in College

    there are still, and will be for a long time, guys standing in line for an NFL gig. The talent pool for just about every position, except for truly great QBs, is huge. The NFLL is ruthless in its talent efficiency
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    NJ champ Pettit commits to Iowa

    Kyle Snyder didn't win any NJ championships
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    Metcalf promoted to Head Coach at ISU

    What do we credit Metcalf for doing as an assistant? Carr was an ultra-talented legacy guy. Otherwise, their middleweights have kinda whatever, right?
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    Coaching Staff Next Year

    Another point is wrestling is very different than golf. Wrestling technique get sharpened quickly by great competition. Iowa's guys in the 80s and 90s, and PennSt's guys the last 10-12 years learn to beat anybody by wrestling against the best guys daily. So, yeah, we want coaches who have had...
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    Iowa's best 2x champ?

    Yes. I'm also gonna factor in his Olympic gold.
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    J Robinson passed away

    I predict JRob will not be in the candidate pool for Iowa's next HC
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    Manuou

    That would be a great question for coach Been McColumn on his radio call in show
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    Reporters asked & Ben McCollum answered. Despite the rumors, he's not going anywhere

    except, that's not how a lot of these coaches look at things. The bigger the stage and the brighter the lights, the more fulfilling it is (for some). They are not afraid of failure like some people.
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    IF men's BB and women's BB is going to

    generate plenty of buzz and put butts in Carver's seats, is Beth less likely to need a stellar wrestling program? Are Jan and Ben buying TnT more time to get things right?
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    What Did You Expect? - NCAA Team Performance Relative to Expectations

    And Jax vaulted OkSt waay higher than enxpected. One team got worse, one team got better.
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    I'll be that guy...

    If Kansas or Kentucky or _____________ tries to hire Ben does he move on?
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    IOWA and GABE ARNOLD

    He's a Hawk, so yes, I'm rejoicing. AAing in a weight class 23 lbs above your certification is amazing.
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    IOWA and GABE ARNOLD

    GA placed about the same Endene might have. It's possible we could have won another dual with Endene in the lineup, but in this tourney we're not missing him
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    Do you believe firing Brands would result in a better coach and better results?

    Yes, because I think Beth would do her diligence to have someone younger, with more recent international medals, great teacher, highly respected, etc.
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    Fran the man

    I have fond memories of Fran's tenure. Loved that he could control his hot temper. Never went full Bobby Knight as I remember, but the stare down with the ref was epic.