Wrestling Blogs - Fas Qayyum

This very question reverberates throughout Iowa City today and as Big Tens/NCAAs approach I'm sure many others are curious.

First off, it comes down to an issue of team mentality and none appear to be stronger than that of this year's Iowa squad. The boys in black and gold have bought in to Brands' philosophy of utter domination and what many like to call "The Iowa Style". With a aggressive style and a focused approach the Hawkeyes have almost controlled the rankings for the entire season and are looking to finish the job in March. Brands and… more »

Hello again all. Wrestling season is in full swing everywhere but I can't help but to be infatuated with college football. Of course, I'm not one to play favorites but I think it's either the inconsistency or the pure randomness of this year's football season that's inspiring me now. This year in college football has brought with it some of the largest upsets, exciting games, and unexpected title contenders that we, as observers, have ever seen. No one likes to claim they take rankings into consideration but I have never seen such a fluctuation of numbers in rankings. Teams have… more »

Another season is upon us but instead of predicting my favorites for the tournament or getting excited about the All Star Classic I find myself intrigued with the development of our sport today. This development is the progression of “wrestling styles” or the particular trends and techniques in wrestling. For my entire life I’ve heard the basic breakdowns of wrestling between an “Iowa Style” or a “Cowboy Style” but it seems that as time progresses, individuals develop their own approaches to our sport that separate them from others on the mat.
From the unique stance of Edinboro’s… more »