Yeah, I might get banned for a thread title like that--but I just wanted to say that it has been fun cheering for our team against a worthy opponent the last 3 years: We have the one that got away in 2020, and Iowa's team did what it needed to to win it all last year. Now that this year's team race is put to bed, I think its worth appreciating a heck of a foe.
- Spencer is gonna be in the conversation of GOAT--wrestling took a hit when he couldn't compete this year--hope he heals well, and is runner up to Howard next year. Drake is an exciting talent--his best days are ahead of him, and Jesse stepped up when askeed.
- ADS is the most polarizing dude in our sport. He's a total dog on a bone on the mat though--and I will miss watching him compete.
- Back in his Missouri days, Jaydin was a personal favorite. It was hard to root for him as a hawk, but I feel for how his swan song played out. Looking forward to some battles w/ Nick in freestyle.
- I really thought this was going to be Max's year to AA. He was as good as I've seen him this year, but this tourney is tough.
- Young is a dependable contributor--didn't end his season the way he wanted, nearly all guys are in the same boat.
- AMar will always stand out in my memories for his battles (and often wins) over our dear Cenzo. Not sure why he has that quarterfinal curse--but I hope that doesn't sit in his mind too much over the course of his life moving forward. Dude is battle-tested, and may have a future in freestyle w/ his ability to move guys across the mat.
- Kemm has long been my favorite Hawk. Hope he heals up, and holds his head high.
- Assad was on my fantasy team this year--so I was kinda pulling for him. Seems like a guy that will find his way onto the podium eventually.
- Alright--if anyone picked Warner to be Iowa's lone finalist, I hope you placed some bets on it. He's better than we usually give him credit for. Hope Max beats him again, but hey, he kept the 32 year streak alive.
- It will be interesting to see if Cass keeps his new found body shape. Hard for me to say whether it was better for him or not--but he clearly has the edge on our guy at this point, and I look forward to the battles to become.
- The coaches are OK, I guess.