Iowa is IOWA! This is the major problem IMO! Yet, I don't think they are even with OSU right now.
While what you said may be somewhat true, it could also play out very different.
1. They have a 2X finalist who could not even AA with the insane freshmen class.
2. Ferrari is NOT a favorite in any world but Iowa's. He's a top AA but not the favorite.
3. Kueter is NOT winning 285 either, lol...come on man!
Will the "haters" go away? NO...NEVER, AGAIN IT IS IOWA!
Personally, Brands are good for college wrestling but that bar and pressure is unreal, even for them!