Hynek reshapes for NCAA as leaner heavyweight fighter
Paul Hynek, UNI sophomore from Prairie, trimmed from 250 to 223 pounds to sharpen speed and footwork for the NCAA Division I tournament. Coach Penrith says the lighter, quicker Hynek has improved technique and confidence, aiming for a national title after a 24-4 season and a West Regional championship.
Eye on top college wrestlers to watch this weekend
Stephen Abas Fresno State 125 pounds returns after a year off with a 29 0 mark and key win over No 2 Jody Strittmatter. Eric Juergens Iowa 133 pounds seeks four time all American and two time NCAA champ with a 25 1 record this year. Cael Sanderson Iowa State 184 pounds undefeated 35 0 this year and 114 0 career. Garrett Lowney Minnesota heavyweight 17 0 this season and on Olympic GrecoRman team. Ed Aliverti announcer leads chants and sings anthem at NCAA meets since 1972 with Sandy Stevens.
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Iowa
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W.I.N. Wrestling Show Highlights Olympic and Pro Stars
The 13th annual W I N Memorabilia Wrestling Show runs during NCAA Championships weekend at the Sheraton Downtown Hotel Iowa City. Olympic medalists Bill Smith Doug Blubaugh Dan Gable Ben Peterson Kevin Jackson Kendall Cross Brandon Slay Matt Lindland and pro champion Vern Gagne appear with Carl Perry and John Peterson. Free Iowa City Transit rides are offered to ticket holders during the event.
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Iowa City
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Matt Lindland
Vern Gagne
Hynek rises from Prairie to NCAA contender
Sophomore heavyweight Hynek from Swisher Iowa capped a 39-0 189-pound state title run at Cedar Rapids Prairie and posted a 128-34 career record. At Northern Iowa he went 18-12 as a red-shirt freshman and went 2-2 at nationals with seven pins, beating Rider’s Marc DeFrancesco in round one. He battled his brother Trent Hynek at a dual, with Trent later becoming an NCAA heavyweight runner-up defeating him 10-3.
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Iowa
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Iowa State
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Wrestling projected top 10 and team titles analysis
InterMat rankings spotlight Oklahoma State Iowa Minnesota Iowa State Nebraska Illinois Oklahoma Michigan Fresno State Virginia Tech with Iowa securing the title as the Hawkeyes rely on depth and finalists. Minnesota and Iowa State mix balance and big point threats, while Fresno State and Virginia Tech offer standout individuals but less overall depth.
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Oklahoma State
Nebraska
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Edinboro
Virginia Tech
Fresno
Michigan
Hawkeyes
Jeff Johnson
Oklahoma
Ohio State
Lehigh
Hawkeye
Cael Sanderson
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