With the emotional whiplash Iowa wrestling fans underwent on Sunday, it may be wise to invest in neck brace stock.
At least that was my initial reaction, when a mere six hours after its thrilling (18-16) win over #5 Oklahoma State to reach the final of the National Duals Invitational, Iowa found itself trailing #4 Ohio State 21-0(!) midway through the championship dual.
Ultimately, Iowa won a modest 4/10 bouts in its 27-12 loss to the Buckeyes – which included a forfeit at heavyweight. Alas, the damage had been done…