Viewing NCAA wrestling from upper bowl at Qwest Center
Veteran journalist recalls first NCAA wrestling tournament experience from Row K seats with Al Baxter Steve Hamilton Gary Stephensmeier and others. He contrasts the spectacle with the basketball tournament noting the sport’s reunion feel among Olympians champions and upcoming stars. Iowa claims five finals while Jay Borschel delivers a dramatic semifinal win.
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MAHA
Qwest Center
al Baxter
Lisbon
Buena Vista
Steve Hamil
Iowa captures 23rd NCAA wrestling title led by Metcalf and Zabriskie
Brent Metcalf capped his college career with a 3-2 title over Lance Palmer, while David Zabriskie earned the heavyweight crown in a 3-2 victory. Iowa totaled eight All-Americans and 134.5 points to win the team title, Cornell runner-up with 90. Iowa State claimed two champions ending third with 75 points.
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Iowa State
Gary Steffensmeier
Northern Iowa
Rick
Jamie Byrne
Iowa
Lewnes
Borschel
Brent Metcalf
Metcalf
Ohio State
Lance Palmer
Palmer
Daniel Dennis
Montell Marion
Dennis
Minnesota
Jayson Ness
Ness
Cornell
Kyle Dake
Marion
Hawkeyes
Tom Brands
Wisconsin
Barry Davis
Jake Warner
Craig Brester
Nebraska
Varner
Warner
David Zabriskie
Oklahoma State
Jared Rosholt
Zabriskie
Brian Ray
the Gazette
Jay Borschel
Matt McDonough
Omaha
Neb
Hawkeye
Perry blossoms as coach this season at Cal Poly
Mark Perry, a four time All American at Iowa, joins Cal Poly as an assistant coach, helping the Mustangs to an 8-4 dual record and third place at the Pac 10 tournament. Coach John Azevedo praises his intensity and coaching mentality. Morningstar updates on knee injury after All American finish.
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Perry
University of Iowa
Cal Poly-Slc
Qwest Center
Penn State
Mustangs
Cal Poly
John Azevedo
Azevedo
Ryan Morningstar
Chris Brown
Old Dominion
Morningstar
Dan Erekson
Hawkeyes
Phil Reddy
University of Northern Iowa
Jarion Beets
Beets
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