The Iowa wrestling program failed to win a team national championship for the seventh-consecutive season, matching its longest title drought since 2001-’08. Of course, it’s a departure from the Gable days, and it’s only fair to preface this post with the annoying reminder of Penn State’s dominance in the new decade.
With the basics out of the way, let’s talk. We’ve all heard at least a rumbling or two about a potential coaching change at the helm of the Hawkeyes. Would the end of Brands’ tenure be beneficial or hurtful for Iowa’s program? Here are a few reasons for each.