As we do each year with every sport, we have completed an evaluation of all aspects of our wrestling program. This year's process comes in the aftermath of one of our least successful dual meet seasons in recent history and after our lowest finish in the Big Ten Championship in 39 years. Regretfully, we have come to the conclusion that it is time for new leadership within our wrestling program. |
Because it's got all 11 Big Ten teams, and however many MAC teams, it's taking a while to work it out, |
Big Ten teams are sort of going on the road and playing -- not home games at the other place -- but neutral sites, where both teams can benefit financially. |
Everyone has jumped to the conclusion that he was somehow engaged with Missouri, and I don't know that he was. And I don't know if anyone else knows that, either. |
He has exactly the kind of fierce competitive spirit that we're looking for. I think he's exactly the right guy to put Iowa back on the traditional pedestal that we've enjoyed over so many years. |
I have no idea when or where it will stop, ... but I do know that I don't see it happening in the foreseeable future. Every time you think it's topped out, somebody goes over it. |
I have not talked with anyone about any possible change in the current situation. |
I never would have taken the first step if I thought I was going to risk problems at Iowa. That was an important part of this process. |
I'll certainly ask him that question. |
It is more likely that Des Moines would be rated low for the first and second rounds (in basketball) due to limited air access and limited hotel space. It would very likely be too small for regional round games. |
Many have Iowa ties, but not everyone. My preference is someone with Iowa ties and roots. |
Of all the changes we could make, the one with regard to home-versus-away games is one that your gut tells you should be incorporated, ... How we do that and in what proportions is yet to be determined, but I think it's fair to say that most people's intuition is that there ought to be some weighting for road wins. |
That's absolutely vital. The suite revenue, along with the club seats, paid for everything, 100 percent. |
That's the way it's got to be these days, ... When we have an upswing in revenue from playing in postseason games, we share. |
That's the way it's got to be these days. When we have an upswing in revenue from playing in postseason games, we share. |