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All-American for Iowa, originally from Ohio. 

  1. The College Fan Guide To USA Wrestling's 2024 Olympic Team Trials

    The College Fan Guide To USA Wrestling's 2024 Olympic Team Trials

    Apr 15, 2024

    Every four years, the Olympic Team Trials attracts one of the greatest collections of active American wrestlers under one roof. Just how great will the 2024 Trials in State College be? Keep reading and we will tell you!
  2. 2024 Olympic Wrestling Trials Preview & Predictions: Men's Freestyle 74kg

    2024 Olympic Wrestling Trials Preview & Predictions: Men's Freestyle 74kg

    Apr 14, 2024

    The showcase event for American wrestling is having its quadrennial extravaganza in State College on April 19-20. The premier weight class at the event will arguably be 74kg, the most successful weight class in American men's freestyle wrestling history.
  3. Why 79 Is The Wildest Men's Freestyle Weight Class At The 2023 US Open

    Why 79 Is The Wildest Men's Freestyle Weight Class At The 2023 US Open

    Apr 19, 2023

    As a qualifying tournament for Final X, this year's edition of the US Open has brought out a deeper level of talent than we've seen in Vegas in recent memory. Chief among the most loaded brackets will be 79 kilos in the men's freestyle divisions.
  4. Marinelli Taking Aim At Big Ten History

    Marinelli Taking Aim At Big Ten History

    Mar 3, 2022

    Iowa senior Alex Marinelli won’t rely on a secret recipe this weekend with a fourth Big Ten conference 165-pound title within reach.
  5. Big 10 Tournament Preview & Predictions - The Middleweights

    Big 10 Tournament Preview & Predictions - The Middleweights

    Mar 1, 2022

    The premier conference in college wrestling is without a doubt the Big Ten. Too many returning NCAA champs and All-Americans to count will take the mats in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday and Sunday to try and win a coveted Big Ten title. The middleweights will feature some of the most intriguing matches, especially at 165 and 174 lbs.
  6. 8 Epic Matches From The Penn St. vs Iowa Rivalry

    8 Epic Matches From The Penn St. vs Iowa Rivalry

    Jan 26, 2022

    Penn State vs Iowa is an event that transcends the dual meet itself. The annual meeting between the Nittany Lions and the Hawkeyes has become a must-watch experience.
  7. Penn State vs Iowa: Preview & Betting Lines Contest

    Penn State vs Iowa: Preview & Betting Lines Contest

    Jan 25, 2022

    #1 vs #2 is always highly anticipated. Make it two of the most historic programs and college wrestling’s most notorious crazy venue, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for an A+ dual. On Friday, January 28 the #1 Nittany Lions of Penn State travel to Iowa City, Iowa, to take on the #2 Iowa Hawkeyes in what is the most anticipated dual of the year. You can listen to all the action live on the FloWrestling radio broadcast!
  8. The Six Can't Miss Matches Happening Friday Night

    The Six Can't Miss Matches Happening Friday Night

    Jan 20, 2022

    Friday night has the potential to be one of the best nights of Div I wrestling this regular season. With 17 duals scheduled, including multiple between top 10 teams, there will be no shortage of great wrestling. You can follow along with all of the action Friday night as me and Mike Mal will be watch partying it up along with some special guests!
  9. Preview: #1 Iowa vs #6 Ohio State

    Preview: #1 Iowa vs #6 Ohio State

    Jan 19, 2022

    The top-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (10-0) take on #6 Ohio State (5-1) on Friday, January 21 in Columbus, Ohio, at 8 p.m. Eastern. The match will be aired live on the Big Ten Network but FloWrestling has you covered with a watch party for a second-screen experience. Here's a breakdown of the dual and what you can expect.
  10. Five Big Questions One Month Before Iowa vs Oklahoma State

    Five Big Questions One Month Before Iowa vs Oklahoma State

    Jan 12, 2022

    What can you expect when Iowa (8-0) faces Oklahoma State (8-0) on Saturday, February 12?The unique venue should come to mind. It doesn’t get much more innovative and creative than a dual on Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Unless, of course, you hosted a November dual on a football field in Iowa.
  11. LIVE BLOG: Iowa vs Army

    LIVE BLOG: Iowa vs Army

    Nov 28, 2021

    Iowa's weekend plans temporarily got derailed due to Oregon State travel difficulties. The Hawkeyes' dual against the Beavers was originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon, then it got pushed back to Sunday, then it got scrapped altogether, which left Iowa scrambling for an opponent.
  12. Are The Hawkeyes Really Using The Luther Open As A Wrestle-Off At 165?

    Are The Hawkeyes Really Using The Luther Open As A Wrestle-Off At 165?

    Nov 11, 2021

    The Iowa Hawkeyes are sending are a solid lineup to the Luther Open that includes some starters. Most notably at 165 where multiple-time All-American Alex Marinelli and one of the top young stars in the lineup, Patrick Kennedy, are both registered.
  13. Top Seniors Yet To Win An NCAA Title

    Top Seniors Yet To Win An NCAA Title

    Oct 25, 2021

    The 2021-2022 NCAA season is just around the corner. This will be the last run at an NCAA Title for many seniors, but there are a few that stick out who haven’t yet won it all. Take a look below as we outline (in weight class order) some of the best group of seniors yet to win an NCAA Championship.
  14. Mark Hall Used Star Power To Grow Grappler Fall Classic

    Mark Hall Used Star Power To Grow Grappler Fall Classic

    Sep 30, 2021

    Mark Hall may not have known it at the time, but he was the driving force behind one of the biggest wrestling tournaments in the country.
  15. The Super Staffs Of The NCAA

    The Super Staffs Of The NCAA

    Sep 17, 2021

    For some time now the topic in major team sports leagues has been the formation of super teams and what they can accomplish. With the movement in coaching this summer the question should now arise: what about coaching super staffs in college wrestling? Some may come easily to mind but there are more than you may think.