ISU coach Mike Zadick profile opens five part series
In a five part series about ISU associate head wrestling coach Mike Zadick, reporter Ben Visser depicts Zadick as a jet black bearded, outdoorsman like businessman who built a Starbucks and negotiated contracts with national food chains. The piece notes his Montana roots, stoic demeanor, and shy childhood before warming to conversation.
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Californian Lennie Zalesky leads NCAA wrestling showcase
Lennie Zalesky the Shueyville native and former Iowa standout heads six California Baptist Lancers wrestlers at the NCAA Division II Championship in Cedar Rapids. He reflects on Prairie High memories, a long coaching path from Gable's Iowa to UC Davis and Culver Military Academy, and the sport's challenges.
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Iowa Hawkeyes face replacement questions after NFL combine
Five Iowa players including Akram Wadley Sean Welsh and James Daniels finished college careers and moved toward NFL entry at the combine. Josh Jackson and possibly Daniels headline potential first round prospects while the defense may see hybrid linebacker safety roles as 2018 positions open. Nick Niemann could compete for a caller for the 4-2-5 scheme shift behind Ben Niemann and Bo Bower’s graduations.
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