Interesting. I was just going off what was said during the broadcast this year. Surprised that wasn’t posted on here, unless i missed it buried in a thread.
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It's like pulling teeth to get anyone to admit they are under the weather, but I strongly believe pk was that vs L'Ames.
Let the season start vs Wisky and see how he does
Good. Better there than somewhere relevant to Iowa.
Same with Mikey at Nat Duals. He had only ever teched Scoles and Mayfield in his career and they were 2 decisions, same type of match with Paddy. And then not moving his feet at all against Lockett.
Thanks for the mention!!!!!
When the transition to this site happened, I used my phone and the screen name got effed up.
I'm Anon.
I like that because now I'm not banned on OkieState/PSU/Nebby forums...yet.
Duck season in Iowa! To duck at your home tournament is sad. What happened to growing the sport? No wonder the best recruits don't want any part of this wasteland.
Never remember gable sitting guys to protect seeds.
You know you should minimum start Cyclone and Gopher posts with (MitchL)Thanks for the mention!!!!!
When the transition to this site happened, I used my phone and the screen name got effed up.
I'm Anon.
I like that because now I'm not banned on OkieState/PSU/Nebby forums...yet.
I think its amazing that anyone thinks gabe is a better option especially in march. Kennedy has shown he can grind and get points gabe hasn't and if he beats Kennedy is he really an upgrade?
Apparently, you do. Ugh! Maybe Dresser was right all those years ago. Citrus fruit. I never thought I'd see it.
Gabe literally had 1 chance at his non optimal weight and went r16. PK has had 3 chances and went r16, r12 and AA.
I think it’s amazing that anyone thinks this is an easy decision.
Is this verified? No Caliendo or Kennedy? Hell, the more I look at it the Little Rock guys are the only “starters” going and even that is a bit questionable still…
Seeds are posted on Intermat. Mizzou and Wyoming brought everybody. Would’ve been good momentum for the tournament if Iowa came to play but they didn’t.
Good thing I didn’t buy tickets for this
Yep. Would have been some really fun brackets. Such a bummer. But hey at least we will be fresh for Wisconsin!!
2026 Soldier Salute Pre-Seeds
Pre-Seeds have been released for the 2026 Soldier Salute. The Soldier Salute will take place on January 3rd and January 4th from the Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The pre-seeds are as follows:
125 lbs
1. Kysen Terukina (North Carolina)
2. Sebastian DeGennaro (Oklahoma)
3. Mack Mauger (Missouri)
4. Joey Cruz (Iowa)
5. Daniel Guanajuato (South Dakota State)
6. Blake Beissel (Minnesota)
7. Brandon Paez (Northern Iowa)
8. Sefton Douglass (Wyoming)
133 lbs
1. Ethan Oakley (North Carolina)
2. Luke Willochell (Wyoming)
3. Matthew Botello (North Carolina)
4. Garret Rinkin (Northern Iowa)
5. Kade Moore (Missouri)
6. Gage Walker (Missouri)
7. Adrian Meza (Iowa State)
8. Cale Seaton (South Dakota State)
141 lbs
1. Nasir Bailey (Iowa)
2. Luke Simcox (North Carolina)
3. Zeke Seltzer (Missouri)
4. Caedyn Ricciardi (Navy)
5. Isaiah Powe (Unattached)
6. Kale Petersen (Iowa)
7. Max Brady (Northern Iowa)
8. Nick O’Neill (North Carolina)
149 lbs
1. Josh Edmond (Missouri)
2. Gabe Willochell (Wyoming)
3. Seth Mendoza (Missouri)
4. Kael Voinovich (Iowa)
5. Nikade Zinkin (Nebraska)
6. Nate Askew (North Carolina)
7. Jager Eisch (Minnesota)
8. Cole Brooks (Wyoming)
157 lbs
1. Jordan Williams (Iowa)
2. Teague Travis (Missouri)
3. Victor Voinovich (Iowa)
4. J Conway (Missouri)
5. Laird Root (North Carolina)
6. Jared Hill (Wyoming)
7. David Gleason (Missouri)
8. Cael Rahnavardi (Northern Iowa)
165 lbs
1. Bryce Hepner (North Carolina)
2. Maxx Mayfield (Missouri)
3. Jack Thomsen (Northern Iowa)
4. Jacob Herm (South Dakota State)
5. Manny Rojas (Iowa State)
6. Sloan Swan (Wyoming)
7. Charlie Darracott (North Carolina)
8. CJ Torres (Unattached)
174 lbs
1. Danny Wask (Navy)
2. Gabe Arnold (Iowa)
3. Clayton Whiting (Minnesota)
4. Nicholas Fea (North Carolina)
5. Jed Wester (Minnesota)
6. Tyler Eise (Nebraska)
7. Melton Powe (Iowa State)
8. Lane Foard (Wyoming)
184 lbs
1. Aeoden Sinclair (Missouri)
2. Eddie Neitenbach (Wyoming)
3. Jake Dailey (North Carolina)
4. Waylon Cressell (Unattached)
5. Logan Cole (Missouri)
6. Keenan Sheridan (South Dakota State)
7. Burk Blasius (South Dakota State)
8. Jared Thiry (South Dakota State)
197 lbs
1. Joey Novak (Wyoming)
2. Evan Bates (Missouri)
3. Anthony Harris (Oklahoma)
4. Harvey Ludington (Iowa)
5. Robert Platt (North Carolina)
6. Silas Dailey (Minnesota)
7. Mikey Calcagno (North Carolina)
8. Gunner Henry (Wyoming)
285 lbs
1. Christian Carroll (Wyoming)
2. Spencer Lanosga (Navy)
3. Cade Ziola (Nebraska)
4. Koy Hopke (Minnesota)
5. Coby Merrill (Unattached)
6. Jarrett Stoner (Missouri)
7. Bennett Tabor (Minnesota)
8. Jacob Levy (North Carolina)
"Oh, darn, we have that annoying tournament--you know, the one we started for no particularly good reason, and which we haven't been able to get off the ground? So--idea--let's just send the backups. That will send a signal to other teams and fans that we don't give a crap, and then maybe the tournament will pick up steam next year. That seems like a good strategy--and it's the same strategy that's working so well with our HWC!"
"Agreed! Tom, you're a genius!"
Sorry, I couldn't resist. This just seems like a dumb decision unless you are trying to kill the tournament. And if that's your goal, just kill the tournament and stop the pretense that it's important.
"Agreed! Tom, you're a genius!"
Sorry, I couldn't resist. This just seems like a dumb decision unless you are trying to kill the tournament. And if that's your goal, just kill the tournament and stop the pretense that it's important.
At least we will get to see how good Harvey is, hopefully we get to see Gabe vs. Wask as well.
Pretty sure they didn't have a clue that the National Duals would emerge when they left Midlands. Hell, even if they stayed that tourney sucks now anyway.
Look, as a selfish fan, I would love to have another tournament to watch. HOWEVER, March is all that really matters in this sport. After the slew of injuries, If the Brands can actually get their best 10 starters into March as healthy as possible, I COULDN'T CARE LESS who wrestles for them at the SS...
I think North Carolina as well. Will Iowa get a trophy for 4th place finish?
125: Cruz hopefully gets to 5th place match.
133: Nada.
141: Not sure why Bailey isn't on rest and heal with those paws wrapped in tape like winter mittens. KP could make some noise.
149: Go KV. Hope Block stays healthy.
157: Looking forward to seeing JW back in action. Not looking forward to possible VV match OT tiebreaker.
165: Nada. See 149, stay healthy Cali.
174: Arnold at ideal weight is going to be good. Him and Wask will be low scoring, hope he gets a TD in ot.
184: Nada.
197: Cant wait to see Ludington against some very good div 1 talent. Really wanted to see Mo and Novak.
285: Nada.
133: Nada.
141: Not sure why Bailey isn't on rest and heal with those paws wrapped in tape like winter mittens. KP could make some noise.
149: Go KV. Hope Block stays healthy.
157: Looking forward to seeing JW back in action. Not looking forward to possible VV match OT tiebreaker.
165: Nada. See 149, stay healthy Cali.
174: Arnold at ideal weight is going to be good. Him and Wask will be low scoring, hope he gets a TD in ot.
184: Nada.
197: Cant wait to see Ludington against some very good div 1 talent. Really wanted to see Mo and Novak.
285: Nada.
Kennedy is going, just the younger one. I’m fine with Kennedy not going. His style beast guys up but also beats himself up. I’m sure Angelo isn’t afraid of going but Brands isn’t going to let Angelo’s pride play into Sinclairs hands. We forget these guys aren’t competing strictly for our entertainment. I don’t agree with there terrible dodging that has gone on in the recent past with top ranked guys, but he already beat himself once this year. Did Minnesota release their line up? Is McNelly coming. He should, it would be his only chance to revenge his loss to Sinclair this year. Block and Ben are our only underclassmen starters not competing strictly, and one is injured and the other is injury prone.
165 is not nada, we have Torres going unattached. Will be a nice test to see where he’s at since he could be our starter next year unless we hit the portal. Glad Ludington has a few guys he’s an underdog to. Would be great if he could make the finals to see if he could keep it to a decision against Novak. Bailey would have been rested if he performed better in first half of year. Was looking forward to seeing Estrada go. Was a good video recently of Tom working with him and Torres drilling high crotch.
If the Brands can actually get their best 10 starters into March as healthy as possible, I COULDN'T CARE LESS who wrestles for them at the SS...
I wouldn't care either if I hadn't bought tickets and could stay home and watch for free instead of paying for an overpriced JV tournament. I have a funeral I need to go to in SW Iowa in the morning, so by the time I get to Coralville, there will probably only be 3 or 4 Hawks in the winner's bracket.
I wouldn't care either if I hadn't bought tickets and could stay home and watch for free instead of paying for an overpriced JV tournament. I have a funeral I need to go to in SW Iowa in the morning, so by the time I get to Coralville, there will probably only be 3 or 4 Hawks in the winner's bracket.
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Well I would NOT say "good" as a way to describe this!!! This kid is another HAMMER that IOWA needs. Get him and figure out who is going up to man 133!??!?!?
For him to head to NC is kind of another WTF moment!!!!
Good opportunity to excel for Gabe and Harvey.
Have we seen or heard anything from him since he went against Mizzou at Duals? He seemed to tweak something in that match.
Lets put everyone in bubble wrap until BIG tourney. That is after we take out the power that is Wisconsin wrestling. Need all 10 guys at their best for that goliath. Then we stop cutting until BIGS. Just forfeit on out and we will have the upper hand. Let PSU take the mat like suckers!
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Please go clean up, you soiled yourself ya Moran
Boy, the salute really brings out the Iowa haters and Iowa fans who are TnT haters. If the same people are big football fans, they must be suicidal over Kirk being 71 and going nowhere soon. The Brands are only 57 and your running them into retirement.
Good one. Pull your head out of the grip of brands *** and let us know after iowa finishes 6th in ncaas with 0 champs.