The Iowa men’s wrestling team kicked off its 2023-24 season with a trip to Riverside, California, to take on the California Baptist Lancers. Despite some uncertainty with its starting lineup, Iowa flexed its tremendous depth, shutting out Cal Baptist, 40-0, on Saturday. This marked the first time the Hawkeyes have competed in the Golden State.
Iowa men’s wrestling coach Tom Brands emphasized the importance of opportunities. Opportunities for some new faces that popped out of the transfer portal, ones in front of younger Hawkeyes with the potential to break through and the possibility to reclaim opportunities for some Hawkeye veterans.
We are just about at the turning point where last season’s results and memories start to fade into the WrestleStat archives and the general wrestling community ramps up the interest and speculation of the upcoming season. And when it comes to Fantasy College Wrestling, drafters need to start thin.
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While only ten wrestlers can officially start for any team, having depth on the roster is increasingly important. With the redshirt rules, a combination of resting starters and giving young wrestlers opportunities provide even more occasions for teams to flex their depth at various weights. This .