Crazy that Steveson and KOT are *only* 2x NCAA champs. How would you rank them in the pantheon of 2x champs, based solely on their NCAA wrestling achievements?
Other recent notable 2x champs
David Taylor
Nick Suriano
Vicenzo Joseph
David Carr
Nick Lee
Jordan Oliver
Gabe Dean
Dean Heil
Zahid Valencia
Kellen Russell
Matt McDonough
Austin O'Connor
RBY
Vito
Jesse Mendez
IMAR
Chris Perry
Nick Gwiaz
Jesse Delgado
Brett Metcalf
Jordan Burroughs
Ben Askren
Quentin Wright
Tony Nelson
Iowa loses its best wrestler in Buchanan and Parco and Teemer are finally finished.
But they return Cruz, Ayala, Caliendo, Kennedy, Arnold and Keuter. Will adding Bo Bassett push Iowa to 2nd place next year?
Hate to spoil the witch hunt but I recall several wrestlers (Kyle Dake was one) specifically ending post match interviews because they had to go take a drug test. So the idea that the NCAA doesn’t do any testing is absolutely false.
Steveson literally won a Gold Medal for the United States in dramatic fashion and did a victory lap with the Stars and Stripes draped on his back not too long ago.
Yet last night it was Hendrickson who was called “Captain America”, came out with the flag and was loudly cheered by all upon defeating Gable.
It was almost like Gable was from China or something. Odd to see a U.S. Olympic hero turn into the bad guy so quickly.
I feel like Carter isn’t getting as much attention as he deserves for being a 5x champion. Think of all the former NCAA Champs that did not win this year
Figueroa
Alirez
Henson
Keck
Haines
KOT
Ferrari
Kerk
Steveson
am i forgetting anyone?
In terms of maximizing and developing his recruits. Not buying mercenaries with NIL bags. He gets the most out of HIS guys.
Nebraska is the clear #2 program in the country. Congrats to Husker Nation.
1. Hendrickson beating Gable
2. Mesenbrink replacing his mouthpiece mid match
3. Iowa losing on a stalling call and subsequently challenging said stalling call
4. Trump stealing Starocci's thunder and ruining his post-match interview