Ohio State hires Tom Ryan as new wrestling coach
Tom Ryan, a two time Big Ten champion and former Hawkeye star, is named head coach at Ohio State replacing Russ Hellickson. He arrives from Hofstra after 11 seasons and 109 83 1 dual record and six straight conference titles. Ryan vows Big Ten titles and national championships.
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Coaching turnover fuels wrestling national spotlight
A flurry of coaching moves across Iowa State Iowa Oregon Virginia Tech and Ohio State after Jim Zalesky Jim Brands Kevin Dresser and Tom Gable shifts dominated the spring. The sport eyes a fresh start as teams weigh Hawkeye links and potential transfers with the season’s end in sight.
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Walter draws college coaches to West Branch Combine
West Branch athlete Caleb Walter attracts attention after a strong football combine as Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and Iowa State assistant Todd Fitch visit the school. Stanford plans a visit next month while Walter weighs multiple positions and eyes potential D I offers despite no scholarships yet.
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Tribes Expand Golf Ventures Beyond Casinos
Indian tribes known for casino ventures are growing golf course holdings across the United States. Dacotah Ridge Golf Club in Minnesota is run by the Lower Sioux Indian Community near Jackpot Junction Hotel. More than 50 tribal owned courses exist in 16 states with about 20 planned, many near casinos. The Mashantucket Pequot Nation opened a dual 36 hole complex at Foxwoods in Connecticut, while the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe unveiled a $400 million casino and golf resort plan in central New York.
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UNI Dominant in 7-0 Spring Game at UNI Dome
The University of Northern Iowa defense shut down the Purple team as White won 7-0. An early interception by Ben Schmidt set up an 18 yard Nick Nelson to Joel Gilson TD pass with Brian Wingert adding the extra point. Defensive standouts included Brannon Carter and teammates. The Panthers begin 2006 with a Aug. 31 game vs Drake in Des Moines at Drake Stadium.
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Rare Hawk from St Vincent Joins Iowa Track
Track star Alexander from St Vincent and the Grenadines accepted Iowa's solitary offer, leaving home for a cold climate. She adapted from homesickness to become a top threat at Iowa as the Musco Twilight Meet crowned 18 men’s and 14 women’s NCAA regional qualifiers.
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