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azchief32

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Yeah I'm sure that's it (insert eyeroll)...
We've seen enough of it over the years to know they're like the girl that just can't have an amicable break-up. It's together for life or scorched earth.

You understand the "scorched earth" has come from those leaving, right? I don't know that I've heard Tom publicly put it to a former wrestler. TNT talk junk to coaches whether they wrestled here or not. Guess what? Coaches talk junk back (or initiate it. )It would be weird not treating Tony the same. It also might surprise you that Tom doesn't take any of it personal from coaches or wrestlers who get in their face after beating an Iowa guy.
 

TheREALSpooner

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You understand the "scorched earth" has come from those leaving, right? I don't know that I've heard Tom publicly put it to a former wrestler. TNT talk junk to coaches whether they wrestled here or not. Guess what? Coaches talk junk back (or initiate it. )It would be weird not treating Tony the same. It also might surprise you that Tom doesn't take any of it personal from coaches or wrestlers who get in their face after beating an Iowa guy.

God forbid someone dare leave the Iowa wrestling room and seek employment elsewhere. How ridiculous of them.

I can't believe you defend that absolute BS. Contrast this with how ex-Iowa football players are treated and feel about Kirk Ferentz. Heck, even a few of the guys who were bringing up some issues back in 2020 STILL speak warmly of KF and the program.
 

T8KUDWN

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God forbid someone dare leave the Iowa wrestling room and seek employment elsewhere. How ridiculous of them.

I can't believe you defend that absolute BS. Contrast this with how ex-Iowa football players are treated and feel about Kirk Ferentz. Heck, even a few of the guys who were bringing up some issues back in 2020 STILL speak warmly of KF and the program.
Do you actually think Tom (and Terry) don't have a good relationship with past wrestlers? Because a couple of them jaw at each other at a wrestling tournament or they coach at a different college or compete for a different club?? That's nuts if that's what you actually think. Tom and Terry have always put the best interest of their wrestlers first and treat them like family and that includes Brent Metcalf getting hired at isu. Despite what a lot of people think, Tom played a role in getting Brent the job, knowing donors were willing to pay big bucks for the position. There are a few who they don't have a good relationship with, 2 that come to mind are DSJ and Carew. In all honesty, I could care less how those 2 feel about the Iowa wrestling program and our coaches.
 
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giveitall

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You understand the "scorched earth" has come from those leaving, right? I don't know that I've heard Tom publicly put it to a former wrestler. TNT talk junk to coaches whether they wrestled here or not. Guess what? Coaches talk junk back (or initiate it. )It would be weird not treating Tony the same. It also might surprise you that Tom doesn't take any of it personal from coaches or wrestlers who get in their face after beating an Iowa guy.
It'd be better if they didn’t jump
Do you actually think Tom (and Terry) don't have a good relationship with past wrestlers? Because a couple of them jaw at each other at a wrestling tournament or they coach at a different college or compete for a different club?? That's nuts if that's what you actually think. Tom and Terry have always put the best interest of their wrestlers first and treat them like family and that includes Brett Metcalf getting hired at isu. Despite what a lot of people think, Tom played a role in getting Brett the job, knowing donors were willing to pay big bucks for the position. There are a few who they don't have a good relationship with, 2 that come to mind are DSJ and Carew. In all honesty, I could care less how those 2 feel about the Iowa wrestling program and our coaches.
You should care more about Brent Metcalf and less about Brett Metcalf.
 
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Do you actually think Tom (and Terry) don't have a good relationship with past wrestlers? Because a couple of them jaw at each other at a wrestling tournament or they coach at a different college or compete for a different club?? That's nuts if that's what you actually think. Tom and Terry have always put the best interest of their wrestlers first and treat them like family and that includes Brett Metcalf getting hired at isu. Despite what a lot of people think, Tom played a role in getting Brett the job, knowing donors were willing to pay big bucks for the position. There are a few who they don't have a good relationship with, 2 that come to mind are DSJ and Carew. In all honesty, I could care less how those 2 feel about the Iowa wrestling program and our coaches.
The burnt bridges go further than this. Its a very long list.
 
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T8KUDWN

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It'd be better if they didn’t jump

You should care more about Brent Metcalf and less about Brett Metcalf.
Excuse me for poor typing (or whatever reason it came out as Brett instead of Brent) and not proof reading.
I'll go back and edit it, then hopefully you won't have anything to be a smartass about.
 
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BrianLafevre

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Do you actually think Tom (and Terry) don't have a good relationship with past wrestlers? Because a couple of them jaw at each other at a wrestling tournament or they coach at a different college or compete for a different club?? That's nuts if that's what you actually think. Tom and Terry have always put the best interest of their wrestlers first and treat them like family and that includes Brett Metcalf getting hired at isu. Despite what a lot of people think, Tom played a role in getting Brett the job, knowing donors were willing to pay big bucks for the position. There are a few who they don't have a good relationship with, 2 that come to mind are DSJ and Carew. In all honesty, I could care less how those 2 feel about the Iowa wrestling program and our coaches.
What’s the beef there? Isn’t St. John a former national champ for Iowa? Isn’t Carew running the top kids club in Iowa? You don’t care how they feel? Brands has only coached 8 individual champs in 20 years and there is bad blood with over half of them and not a single champ is on staff. Why?
 

giveitall

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Excuse me for poor typing (or whatever reason it came out as Brett instead of Brent) and not proof reading.
I'll go back and edit it, then hopefully you won't have anything to be a smartass about.
The Brands bros and their matside antics/coaching decisions, outside of die hard hawkeye fans, look like childish, bullheaded fools to most. Imagine DT or Cael or JB (if he ever gets into coaching) doing some of the **** T&T do.
 

Mattski

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You understand the "scorched earth" has come from those leaving, right? I don't know that I've heard Tom publicly put it to a former wrestler. TNT talk junk to coaches whether they wrestled here or not. Guess what? Coaches talk junk back (or initiate it. )It would be weird not treating Tony the same. It also might surprise you that Tom doesn't take any of it personal from coaches or wrestlers who get in their face after beating an Iowa guy.
Come on man... the "its all them not us" excuse is pretty ridiculous to those of us that have paid attention over the years. It's obvious its just how they're both wired for better or worse.
 

Hawkapottomos Rex

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Do you actually think Tom (and Terry) don't have a good relationship with past wrestlers? Because a couple of them jaw at each other at a wrestling tournament or they coach at a different college or compete for a different club?? That's nuts if that's what you actually think. Tom and Terry have always put the best interest of their wrestlers first and treat them like family and that includes Brent Metcalf getting hired at isu. Despite what a lot of people think, Tom played a role in getting Brent the job, knowing donors were willing to pay big bucks for the position. There are a few who they don't have a good relationship with, 2 that come to mind are DSJ and Carew. In all honesty, I could care less how those 2 feel about the Iowa wrestling program and our coaches.
Spooner is a *********. It's fine anyone that wants to change, but it's not fine to make up s***
 
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