Brands accuses Virginia Tech of harming Iowa transfer recruits
Iowa coach Tom Brands says Virginia Tech punished five red shirt recruits he took when leaving VT for Iowa. He blames athletic director Jim Weaver for souring their relationship by actions he calls dead wrong and notes Weaver opposed funding to save VT wrestling.
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Brands not conceding to Minnesota in Big Ten title chase
Iowa coach Tom Brands declares the Hawkeyes can win the Big Ten wrestling title in East Lansing despite Minnesota entering as top seed. He aims for 10 qualifiers and 10 champions, emphasizing one-match focus and tactical toughness as Iowa eyes a strong weekend at the Big Ten tournament with key wrestlers Galanakis and Erekson near full health.
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Tech to Iowa wrestlers face year-long eligibility limbo
Five Virginia Tech transfers wrestle unattached with Iowa for the season and pay their own tuition. Brent Metcalf leads the group with a 14 0 record and Kaufman Brand Open 149 pound title while teammates Slaton LeClerc Borschel Leet and Grinder train with the Hawkeyes. They aim to help teammates improve and document their struggles for a future magazine feature.
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Iowa Ladies Basketball Critics Over All-Big Ten Picks
Iowa coach Lisa Bluder criticized the Big Ten selections at a Carver-Hawkeye Arena press conference. Sophomores Kristi Smith and Wendy Ausdemore made the third team, Megan Skouby earned media and coaches honorable mention, and Ausdemore received media honorable mention. The Hawkeyes sit 14-15 overall and 6-10 in conference play as Bluder argues scheduling affected national recognition and NCAA prospects.
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Big Ten tournament schedule with first round matchups
The Indianapolis Conseco Fieldhouse hosts the Big Ten first round with Wisconsin vs Michigan, Minnesota vs Northwestern, Iowa vs Indiana, Purdue vs winner, Michigan State vs winner, Ohio State vs winner, Illinois vs Penn State. Semifinals Sunday and final Monday with games on Comcast Sports Net and ESPN2.
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