Articles Tagged: Terry Brands

Nelson Brands wasn’t sure when he was bit by the coaching bug but said he has enjoyed his first season as head coach at Iowa City Regina.

Dean Peterson was a three-time NCAA qualifier for Rutgers. He transferred to the University of Iowa for his final season and has made an immediate impact at 125 pounds for the Hawkeyes.

See photos as the Iowa Hawkeyes traveled to Ames to take on the Iowa State Cyclones for an NCAA Wrestling regular season dual meet.

Iowa and Iowa State are set to meet for the 89th time Sunday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Here is a crude list of results from the first meeting during the 1911-12 season.

Nelson Brands is an accomplished wrestler, winning three state titles and All-American honors in high school and college. He also trained under Hall of Fame coaches. Brands will bring those experiences to his new role as Iowa City Regina boys’ head wrestling coach.

University of Iowa has always been a source for college wrestling coaches, going back to those under legendary coach Dan Gable. Now, former wrestlers under Tom Brands are influencing wrestlers across the country.

The Cy-Hawk Series will become the first regular-season college wrestling dual televised live on ESPN. Fourth-ranked Iowa will look to win a 19th straight dual against No. 8 Iowa State, which has one of its best shots at a victory in recent years.