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Seth Gross, Two Other Iowa Wrestlers Dismissed From Team

Seth Gross, Two Other Iowa Wrestlers Dismissed From Team

May 5, 2015 by Kyle Bratke
Seth Gross, Two Other Iowa Wrestlers Dismissed From Team

Iowa head wrestling coach, Tom Brands, has dismissed three Hawkeye wrestlers from the team. Ross Lembeck, Seth Gross, and Logan Ryan will no longer be with the Iowa wrestling program.

The decision comes after all three were officially charged with two counts of felony-third-degree burglary, seven counts of misdemeanor burglary, two counts conspiracy to commit a felony, and one count conspiracy to commit an aggravated misdeanor. 

The charges stem from a March 18th incident in which, officers were called for a theft in progress, and given the description of the suspect vehicle. Police found the vehicle, and found the three wrestlers inside along with the stolen property and alcohol. All three were charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age, and Lembeck was arrested on charges of drunken driving. Gross was also arrested for interference after he fought with the arresting officers. 

The felony charges and the conspiracy to commit a felony charge are punishable by up to five years in prison. The misdemeanor charges are punishable by up to two years in jail. 

Gross and Ryan were expected to be in contention for the starting spot at 141lbs. next year, while Lembeck was in the contention for the 157lbs. starting spot.