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Cannot confirm or deny. I just remember Hill qualifying that year.

Butler was down at 141 in 2022, then was the backup to Hill at 157 in 2023. AHR transferred out following the 2023 season. Not sure how much Butler would have played into that.

Not too mention he beat out a top 10 recruit (Herrera-Rendon) and actually made him transfer out.

You sure? Mauller and Brady were both bad this year.

Yes, their commons are similar. But, do you see Wilcox beating Chittum or Lee (Askey's best wins)? I do not. On the other hand, do you see Askey beating Brady or Mauller (Wilcox's best wins)? I do. There's reason Askey was R12 and Wilcox R24.

Askey is better than Hepner and Wilcox. Not just by NCAA tourney results, but also by regular season results. Askey: 25-7 (R12). Wins over Revano (21 seed), Chittum (14 seed), L. Lamer (29 seed), and B. Lee (11 seed). Wilcox: 22-12 (R24). Wins over Brady (18 seed @ #165), Mauller (17 seed) and Stampoulos (33 seed) Hepner: 13-7 (DNQ). Win over C. Moore (28 seed @ #165) Gallagher has better results than I thought. But still comparative resume to Askey because of Askey's R12 finish. Gallagher: 16-5 (DNQ). Wins over Chumbley (25 seed), Kellar (AA - 6th), Downey (5 seed). Hard to look at these resumes and say Askey wouldn't be able to take 1 out of 2 spots.

I doubt Brewer would have left if he had any inclination that Frayer was planning too leave, because then Brewer could have slid into AHC role at VT (instead of the same role at Princeton).

On the surface it means they 'care' about the olympic sports, at least enough to be aggressive about making sure they have scholarships.

I think we're all holding our breath on this aspect of it.

https://www.mercyhurst.edu/news/mercyhurst-university-marks-new-era-athletics-move-division-I LFG!!!

Hadn't heard that but great for them.

Tony Purler. Okie State to Nebraska.

Sorry, actually only two outplaced their PSU counterpart. Bubba & Suriano. I thought Beard had outplaced Dean in 2023, but he did not.

Only three of these guys were AA's...and only two of them finished higher than the Penn State athlete at their weight.

Last I heard he was helping out with OH RTC.

Camden Eppert was the previous Associate HC. Not sure where he went though. I didn't even hear about the opening. I'd imagine they'd promote Mike DePalma who is currently listed as the "Head Assistant Coach".

I like this list a lot. All have MAC ties aside from Scott Green, who has NY ties. I like that.

This is not a thread about whether or not Stutzman did a good job or not/if he should have been let go or not. This is strictly about who they will get to replace him. I feel like I have a good amount of college wrestling knowledge, but I'm having a hard time coming up with a list of qualified candidates who would be interested. Nick Gwiazdowski (NY resident) Donnie Vinson (NY resident)

1. What does the last 15 years have to do with it being a Cyclone state RIGHT NOW? 2. Some would say they have already passed Iowa based on how the two teams finished at the national tournament. 3. As far as losing to them in a dual this year goes, does our sport have a dual championship? Until we do, the individual national tournament is what matters and I'm pretty sure EVERY college coach in America would agree.

I think you'd have a hard time convincing any non-Hawkeye fan that it's not even worth having a debate over.

Mendez jumped levels. That's obvious. He had other losses last year that would be crazy to think about him losing this year (Ragusin, Michael McGee x2, Chris Cannon, Latona). But as far as Nagao goes, I think it's more so a thing where guys figured out his style and coaches had specific gameplans to beat him. I think he has a very unique feel that is hard to figure out the first time around. But, after a season of film, coaches started to figure some things out. Confidence issues MAY have come after losing a few matches to guys that he 'felt' like he should beat. But as far as confidence issues stemming from INSIDE the room, I find that hard to believe. Coaches usually put their starters with guys that are going BOOST their confidence, not diminish it. I doubt Nagao is wrestling Bartlett, Kasak, Davis, etc. I'd be willing to bet he's wrestling back up 125s/133s/141s.

Big difference between individual sports and team sports. Can't compare the two like it's apples to apples. What @Mr. PeanutButter is referring to, is how individuals are performing at the national tournament. Right now they're 'underperforming' by Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling standards. When multiple athletes (in an individual sport) are underperforming, that's a leadership issue imo.

@Hammerlock3

Not sure if in this thread already. But Caleb Fish in portal also, according to @Husker_Du's post on X.

Problem with that is, who in the portal is an upgrade over what they have? Hamiti is the best in the portal and he didn't AA, even though I'd say he is equal to Caliendo. McGonagle is an upgrade over either 133/141, but he's never AA'd. Not sure Alvarez is that much of an upgrade over Rathjen. Is Kraisser an upgrade over Cobe? I don't think so. I'm sure there will be more guys hit the portal. But, I see it being hard for them to even take second with a roster based on this year's portal.