ISU Coach Applauds Iowa Hawkeyes’ Brands Brothers Ahead of Century-Old College Wrestling Rivalry

The Iowa State Cyclones and the Iowa Hawkeyes are known for their bitter, unending, and relentless wrestling rivalry. While emotions are always on the extreme end whenever both sides clash, a recent development has shown a more mature side of things.

The Iowa Hawkeyes will be visiting the Iowa State Cyclones for their next wrestling dual on 26 November. A recently uploaded video on social media showcased words of praise from ISU head coach Kevin Dresser for his rival counterparts. In fact, he had a chuckle while putting up the other side, as both teams will defend their spotless campaign.

Iowa Hawkeyes gets a startling moment of praise from rival camp

The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones have been wrestling rivals since 1916. The fact that both Iowa universities lie in proximity creates an even more charged-up atmosphere when both sides clash with each other. However, in an unusual turn of events, the Cyclones’ head coach had something great to say about Hawkeyes’ Brands brothers.

According to a video uploaded on X, Dresser said, “You know, there’s not two more guys out there in the whole wrestling world that are more passionate about winning. So, you know, we know that they’re going to be ready. Their staff is going to be ready. I mean, that’s just the way they are.”

While Dresser didn’t hesitate to appreciate his rival counterparts, Iowa Hawkeyes’ head coach Tom Brands had also indulged in an act of camaraderie recently. In fact, Brands was willing to directly question the Department of Justice for the sake of both ISU and University of Iowa students.

Tom Brands gets vocal over NCAA betting scandal 

In a recent interview, Tom Brands questioned the investigation done by the Department of Justice in the NCAA betting scandal. He openly questioned why just the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones were targeted when the problem existed in all the NCAA. Brands also said that the media could do a better job and hold the right people accountable and interrogate them.

Several famed wrestlers like legendary Olympic gold medalist Dan Gable, Kevin Jackson, Spencer Lee, and Cael Sanderson have been a part of this timeless rivalry. Moreover, Tom Brands was himself a participating wrestler in this rivalry in his collegiate days.

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While the Iowa Hawkeyes are currently ahead in the head-to-head battle, they have lately been more dominant over the ISU. Moreover, while the Iowa Hawkeyes lead with a score of 68-16-2, they are also on an 18–dual winning streak. As both sides will face each other on 26 November, which side will register their first-season defeat?

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