Wrestling mailbag: State Week, Iowa-Oklahoma State, freestyle wrestling

The Register's Cody Goodwin answers your wrestling questions in his weekly mailbag.

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PODCAST: ‘Hawk Central’ examines the latest outlook for CJ Fredrick

Chad Leistikow, Mark Emmert and Ross Peterson discuss the fun season of Iowa basketball, the post-Illinois flare-up and what needs to happen to challenge for a Big Ten title.

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Big Ten Women’s Swim and Diving Championships gallery: photos from day one of competition

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Pemsl plans on stepping up for No. 20 Hawkeyes

The junior forward sat out his second suspension of the season, but came back with a new determination to not lot his teammates down.

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Luka Garza on the value of Cordell Pemsl

Iowa center Luka Garza discusses the role Cordell Pemsl plays on the team, and how difficult it can be to handle the Hawkeyes' big lineup. Listen:

17 hours ago

Cordell Pemsl is gaining confidence

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl talks about the confidence he gained from a big performance against Minnesota. He wants that to be the norm. Listen:

17 hours ago

The 50 best Iowa high school wrestlers ever

Let the Iowa high school wrestling debate begin.

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When a donor confused Spencer Lee for a bellhop

Ahead of Iowa's dual against Oklahoma State, Tom Brands explained how Spencer Lee's unassuming nature garners him so much respect.

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Brands: Austin DeSanto ‘is not a circus act’

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands says post-match antics from 133-pounder Austin DeSanto need to stop.

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From the archives: Early years of Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City

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Des Moines metro could have 2 regional water utilities

West Des Moines Water Works is considering split from Des Moines Water Works. The two cities' neighbors weigh status quo or joining one or the other.

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See new public art coming to the Des Moines area

Public art is spreading from downtown Des Moines to metro area parks and trails. Check out the newest projects and what's planned for coming months.

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Iowa men clinging to top-20 spot after key road split

Sunday's comeback at Minnesota kept the Hawkeyes treading water, both in the Big Ten Conference gauntlet and in the national polling picture.

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Hawkeyes extend lengthy streaks in routing Wisconsin

Back at home after Thursday's disappointment, Iowa took care of Wisconsin without any issues.

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Ryan Kriener on a never-give-up Hawkeye team

Iowa senior Ryan Kriener describes how his team was able to dominate the final five minutes to derail Minnesota on Sunday. Listen:

3 days ago

Podcast: On Iowa’s big road win at Minnesota

Iowa's most improbable win of the basketball season yet? Probably. Chad Leistikow breaks down the 58-55 win at Minnesota.

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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza

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The Hawkeyes were happy to bounce back Sunday against Wisconsin

The Hawkeyes were happy to bounce back Sunday against Wisconsin.

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Iowa must move on from winning weekend with big stretch ahead

Despite a winning weekend that began with two victories, Iowa's opening series ended with a tough late-inning loss to Pittsburgh. The Hawkeyes must move on now.

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Evelyn’s free throws help lift Iowa to road win

The graduate transfer was averaging only 2.6 points per game, but Evelyn came up big when it mattered and Iowa scored final 11 points in 58-55 win.

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Luka Garza had to watch end of game from bench

Iowa center Luka Garza talks about his reaction to fouling out and having to watch the end of Sunday's win from the bench. Listen:

3 days ago

Bakari Evelyn on the shots that sunk Minnesota

Iowa guard Bakari Evelyn on tuning out the crowd noise, making key free throws and helping his team get a big road victory. Hear more:

3 days ago

No. 17 Iowa pulls out a win at Minnesota

The Hawkeyes score 11 points in final 5:21 while Gophers founder to earn 58-55 victory in Williams Arena.

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Iowa wrestling wins Big Ten regular-season dual title

Austin DeSanto and Max Murin returned to Iowa's lineup, helping the Hawkeyes trounce Minnesota on Saturday.

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Iowa’s Max Murin: ‘It felt amazing’ to be back

Iowa's Max Murin defeated Minnesota All-American Mitch McKee, 6-4, on Saturday.

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Iowa wrestling thumped Minnesota on Saturday night

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands recaps the Hawkeyes' 35-6 win over Minnesota.

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Iowa wrestling photos: Hawkeyes win regular season Big Ten title with win over Minnesota

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Jack Dreyer propels Hawkeyes to season-opening win over Kent State

The expectations for Jack Dreyer are sky-high in 2020, as he looks to settle in as Iowa's latest weekend anchor. His season debut was a successful one.

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Hawkeyes well-positioned for NCAA Tournament berth

A bracket expert believes Iowa can climb as high as a 4 seed and won't fall below a 9. But CJ Fredrick's ankle injury could complicate things.

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Bracket analysis: Iowa’s Omaha road is wide-open, but are Hawkeyes running out of gas?

It's becoming increasingly difficult to evaluate this encouraging yet tantalizing Iowa basketball season. But some clear hope still remains.

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Leistikow: On Wieskamp’s role, McCaffery’s timeouts

Chad Leistikow opines about three topics following Iowa's 89-77 loss at Indiana.

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Wieskamp knows even more attention is coming his way

With CJ Fredrick hurt, there's even more on the shoulders of the sophomore from Muscatine.

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Photos: Iowa basketball takes on host Indiana

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CJ Fredrick’s ankle injury ‘wasn’t a good one’

Already down to eight scholarship players, the Hawkeyes went down another key starter.

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Iowa wastes big night from Garza in loss at Indiana

The Hawkeyes were down double digits for the game's final 30 minutes, 50 seconds.

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Luka Garza on the impact of CJ Fredrick injury

Iowa center Luka Garza had 38 points but got little help from teammates in an 89-77 loss.

6 days ago

Kriener has regrets in Hawkeyes’ loss at Indiana

Iowa senior Ryan Kriener thought they let Devonte Green get going too much early on.

6 days ago

Fran McCaffery’s comments after loss at Indiana

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery's team fell to 1-6 in Big Ten road games.

6 days ago

Maryland throttles Iowa behind offensive explosion

It was a night to forget Thursday for the Iowa women's basketball team. They host Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon.

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