picture of Nelson Brands

Son of Terry and nephew to Tom. Pretty decent pedigree. 

  1. Nelson Brands Moving To Next Step In Wrestling Career After Appeal Denied

    Nelson Brands Moving To Next Step In Wrestling Career After Appeal Denied

    Dec 28, 2023

    Nelson Brands’ appeal in the NCAA’s probe into sports gambling was denied earlier this month.
  2. 174 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    174 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    Oct 11, 2023

    It’s October and that means the 2023-24 college wrestling season is right around the corner! In order to help you prepare for the upcoming season, we’ll be previewing all 10 Division 1 weight classes. Check out the article below for an in-depth look at 74 pounds.
  3. Iowa Hawkeyes Reload For 2023-24 NCAA Season

    Iowa Hawkeyes Reload For 2023-24 NCAA Season

    Aug 16, 2023

    This fall, Tom Brands will enter his 18th year as head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, and his first season in Iowa City as head coach in the post-Spencer Lee era.
  4. First Time All-Americans As Seniors In 2023

    First Time All-Americans As Seniors In 2023

    Apr 6, 2023

    That's right, I haven't stopped creating 2023 NCAA Championship content, despite the NCAAs being in the rearview and with the US Open just weeks away. Indeed, I will continue blogging about the 2023 NCAA Championships, for as long as it takes for me to run out of ideas, which may take a while because I am famously an idea man.
  5. 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 174 Pounds

    2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 174 Pounds

    Mar 13, 2023

    The 174-pound bracket has two returning NCAA champions but is wide open for a new slate of All-Americans. Penn State’s Carter Starocci, Nebraska’s Mikey Labriola, and Virginia Tech’s Mekhi Lewis are solid bets to be in the top three, but the remaining field has several wrestlers capable of securing All-American honors.
  6. 2023 Big Ten Championship Preview: 165-285

    2023 Big Ten Championship Preview: 165-285

    Feb 24, 2023

    Continuing our breakdown of all ten weights of the 2023 Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Join our watch party as we keep tabs on all the championships of Conference Weekend, especially Big Tens!
  7. Predicting Every Seed For The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

    Predicting Every Seed For The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

    Feb 22, 2023

    The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships are set to go down March 4-5 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and will feature some of the nation's best wrestlers on their quest to NCAAs. We should get the "official" seeds for Big 10's in the next 7-10, and that gives us plenty of time to speculate and predict what they might be. Take a look at the below article for a breakdown of what the seeds we're predicting at each weight.
  8. Iowa Wrestling vs Oklahoma State Wrestling Dual Match Notes

    Iowa Wrestling vs Oklahoma State Wrestling Dual Match Notes

    Feb 19, 2023

    Get a full breakdown of Iowa's 28-7 win over Oklahoma State on Sunday, February 19.
  9. Iowa Wrestling Hosts Oklahoma State In Historic NCAA Rivalry Dual

    Iowa Wrestling Hosts Oklahoma State In Historic NCAA Rivalry Dual

    Feb 16, 2023

    Iowa wrestles Oklahoma State Sunday in a rivalry dual that's long been an annual tradition. They Hawkeyes are heavily favored this year, but college wrestling fans know that anything can happen when these two programs collide. If you need a refresher on this rivalry, check out this article Andy Hamilton wrote a year ago about the Five Duals That Shaped The Iowa-Oklahoma State Rivalry.
  10. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 16 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 16 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Feb 14, 2023

    It's the last big week of the NCAA season, and it should be a great one! We'll start off with the most anticipated match of the year between NCAA champions David Carr and Keegan O'Toole during an incredible Iowa State vs Missouri dual, we'll see Cornell vs Ohio State on Saturday, and we'll wrap up with a legacy dual between Oklahoma State and Iowa on Sunday.
  11. The 5 Most Important Storylines When Michigan Faces Iowa

    The 5 Most Important Storylines When Michigan Faces Iowa

    Feb 9, 2023

    The B10 dual schedule concludes for Iowa this Friday when the Hawkeyes take on the Michigan Wolverines in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. There are several key matchups as both teams push toward conference and national titles.
  12. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 15 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 15 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Feb 7, 2023

    We only have a few weeks of dual meets left on the NCAA calendar, so let's enjoy it while it lasts! This week we'll have a whole bunch more ranked matchups and plenty of great action to look forward to. Here's every event on the division 1 calendar plus every time all 330 ranked wrestlers could compete. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
  13. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 14 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 14 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 31, 2023

    The action doesn't slow down on week 14 of the NCAA wrestling season. Get ready for Ohio State vs Penn State, Iowa vs Minnesota, and a whole lot more. Below is a list of all the division 1 wrestling events on this week's calendar plus every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action. Times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.
  14. Iowa vs Penn State Wrestling Predictions, Preview and complete breakdown

    Iowa vs Penn State Wrestling Predictions, Preview and complete breakdown

    Jan 27, 2023

    It doesn’t get any bigger and better than Penn State and Iowa. The dual is back in State College for the first time since 2018 where Penn State won 28-13. Things get started Friday at 8:30 PM Eastern on the Big Ten Network. If you’re looking for a fun and casual second-screen viewing experience give the watch party a try!
  15. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 13 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 13 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 24, 2023

    Iowa vs Penn State will take center stage this week, but don't get it twisted, there's a whole lot to look forward to. Here's every match on the D1 calendar (compiled by Britt Malinski) and every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action.