University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State handle foes to stay on collision course. Random thoughts on Iowa’s win over Nebraska. Wartburg women win tournament title and state tournament notes in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
K.J. Pilcher Iowa High School Wrestling Feb. 12, 2025 1:55 pm295d ago
University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State handle foes to stay on collision course. Random thoughts on Iowa’s win over Nebraska. Wartburg women win tournament title and state tournament notes in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
K.J. Pilcher Pinning Combination Feb. 4, 2025 1:59 pm303d ago
This week, The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs sit down with Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Executive Director Erin Gerlich.
K.J. Pilcher Pinning Combination Jan. 29, 2025 12:27 pm309d ago
This week, The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs sit down with Cornell College men’s wrestling coach Brent Hamm. They chat about the Rams’ impressive season, his coaching philosophy, wrestling under Brad Smith and the late Mike Duroe, and what's next on the schedule. Plus, Pilcher and Briggs break down Iowa vs. Penn State and recap last weekend’s college and high school results.
K.J. Pilcher Hawkeye Wrestling Jan. 27, 2025 6:42 pm311d ago
No. 2 Iowa men beat Ohio State and built some momentum for trip to No. 1 Penn State. Iowa women’s team sweeps Journeyman Duals. Oklahoma State’s upper weights turn away University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State. Soldier Salute makes changes, Upper Iowa wins and high school results in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
Rob Gray Iowa State Wrestling Jan. 26, 2025 9:03 pm312d ago
No. 13 Cyclones led 12-4 before losing final give bouts to No. 3 Cowboys in ESPN-televised dual at Hilton Coliseum
Hawkeye Wrestling Jan. 22, 2025 7:20 pm316d ago
Iowa Coach Tom Brands noted the new National Duals Invitational for NCAA Division I programs is attractive for top programs, including the Hawkeyes.
Pinning Combination Jan. 29, 2025 7:12 am309d ago
The Pinning Combination podcast includes The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher, Dick Briggs and special guest Alburnett Coach Clayton Rush.
Pinning Combination Jan. 16, 2025 1:50 pm322d ago
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs discusses Iowa’s win over Wisconsin and the upcoming dual with No. 9 Illinois. They also talk about UNI men and Iowa women winning NWCA titles, Iowa State’s lineup and high school results from last weekend and Saturday’s tournaments.
Pinning Combination Jan. 8, 2025 5:41 pm330d ago
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs welcomes the “Voice of College Wrestling” Tim Johnson
Hawkeye Wrestling Jan. 3, 2025 10:27 am335d ago
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.
Hawkeye Wrestling Dec. 31, 2024 11:15 am338d ago
University of Iowa’s No. 4 Kyle Parco used a first-period takedown and nearfall points and posted an 8-5 decision over North Carolina’s No. 6 Lachlan McNeil for the 149-pound title Monday night at the Soldier Salute. Iowa swept the men’s and women’s titles.
Hawkeye Wrestling Dec. 30, 2024 4:08 pm339d ago
From hanging out in the wrestling room of the high school team his dad coached to the NCAA Division I awards stand, wrestling has always been Michael Caliendo’s top sports love. He reached his second straight Soldier Salute finals Monday at Xtream Arena in Caliendo.
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