Drake Ayala - 3x AA - 2x NCAA Finalist

[maxpain]

Hell of a career. No Brake Drake. He answered the call anytime we needed him.

Ends his career getting bonus in the 5th place match in a tight team race. Hope he sticks around the HWC for a long time. I think he would be an asset as a coach or recruiting coordinator as well.

This interview from the offseason stuck with me on how good of a spokesman he is for the program.

 

[HugoHugo]

Always liked Drake. Wish he won a Natty

 

[dt21]

just watched his last match, kinda made me cry

 

[The-Dude-Abides]

Great career and representative for the program and the state of Iowa.

 

[The-Dude-Abides]

Bit of onion cutting in this video. FWIW, Drake said it's too early to tell what comes next for him, so I guess we'll wait and see.

 

[maxpain]

Bit of onion cutting in this video. FWIW, Drake said it's too early to tell what comes next for him, so I guess we'll wait and see.

He is truly one of my favorite Hawkeye wrestlers of recent history. He just has great perspective and has tons of perseverance.

 

[kingstown]

Bit of onion cutting in this video. FWIW, Drake said it's too early to tell what comes next for him, so I guess we'll wait and see.

Such a great wrestler and very well spoken. He will be missed by wrestling fans. I hope he competes in freestyle for at least a couple of years.