Iowa Wrestling 2020-21 Media Guide
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IOWA HAWKEYE WRESTLING IOWA WRESTLING 2020-21 MEDIA GUIDE Quick Facts Table of Contents School Information Roster & Weight-By-Weight Breakdown ................................ 2 Name: University of Iowa Pronunciation Guide ..............................................................2 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Support Staff ..........................................................................3 Enrollment: 30,448 Head Coach Tom Brands ....................................................4-5 President: Bruce Harreld Associate Head Coach Terry Brands .................................... 6 Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics: Gary Barta Assistant Coach Ryan Morningstar ....................................... 7 Colors: Black & Gold (PMS 116) Volunteer Assistant Coach Bobby Telford ..............................8 Nickname: Hawkeyes Director of Operations Moriah Marinelli ..................................8 Mascot: Herky the Hawk Meet the Hawkeyes ...........................................................9-28 Conference: Big Ten 2019-20 Season Review ................................................. 29-30 Facility (Capacity): Carver-Hawkeye Arena (15,077) 2020 Big Ten Championships Review ..................................31 2020 NCAA Championships Review ....................................32 Athletics Communications Hawkeye Traditions ..............................................................33 Wrestling Contact: Chris Brewer Hawkeyes In International Competition ...........................34-35 Offi ce Phone: 319/335-9411 Cell Phone: 319/325-3483 NCAA Championship Seasons ........................................36-37 E-Mail Address: [email protected] NCAA Champions ........................................................... 38-39 Mailing Address: S300 Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA 52242 Four Time All Americans & Hodge Trophy Winners ........40-43 Web Site: hawkeyesports.com All Americans & NCAA Awards .......................................44-45 Big Ten Champions & Awards .........................................46-47 Team Information Individual School Records ....................................................48 Head Coach (Alma Mater, Yr.): Tom Brands (Iowa, 1992) Team Awards/Academic Honors/Conference Honors .....49-51 School Record (Yrs.): 231-23-1 (14 years) Overall Record (Yrs.): 248-43-1 (16 years) All-Time Letterwinners .....................................................52-55 Offi ce Phone: 319/335-9405 Iowa Wrestling History ..........................................................56 Associate Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Terry Brands (Iowa, 1992) All-Time Results .............................................................. 57-68 Assistant Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Ryan Morningstar (Iowa, 2009) All-Time Coaching Records ..................................................69 2019-20 Record: 13-0 Hawkeye Facilities ...........................................................70-71 2019-20 Conference Record/Finish: 9-0/1st National Attendance Leaders ............................................... 72 2019-20 Conference Tournament (Pts/Place): 157.5/1st UI President Bruce Harreld ...................................................73 2019-20 NCAA Finish (Pts/Place): COVID-19 Tippie Athletics Director Chair Gary Barta .......................74-76 2019-20 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 19/10 UI Athletic Communications ................................................. 77 NCAA Qualifi ers Returning/Lost: 9/1 All-Americans Returning/Lost: 9/1 2020 Returning All-Americans (Wt., NCAA Seed): Hawkeye Wrestling Interview Requests Spencer Lee (125, #1); Austin DeSanto (133, #6); Max Murin (141, #7); Kaleb Young (157, #8); Please contact Chris Brewer with interview requests for coach- Alex Marinelli (165, #1); Michael Kemerer (174, #2); Abe Assad (184, #11); Jacob Warner (197, es and student-athletes. Interviews, during the week and post- #5); Tony Cassioppi (285, #3) game, will be conducted over the phone or via Zoom. UI Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide the administrative and Credits coaching support, facilities, resources, and equipment necessary for student-athletes to graduate The University of Iowa wrestling media guide was written, de- from The University of Iowa while competing successfully in broad-based championship caliber signed and edited by Chris Brewer, Sam Basler, and Traci intercollegiate athletics. The overall well-being of the participant and integrity of the program are Wagner. Photographs provided by Darren Miller, Brian Ray, the paramount in all that we do. University Relations Photo Unit, the IOC/Olympic Museum Col- lections and the University of Iowa Visual Center’s Photographic UI Nondiscrimination Statement Services. Cover artwork designed by Mindy Gardner and Matt The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities Ellison. Printing done University of Iowa Printing Service in Iowa on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic City, Iowa. information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classifi cation that deprives the person of consideration as an individual. The university also affi rms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Director, Offi ce of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705. UI Accessibility Statement Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa- sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the UI Athletics Ticket offi ce (319-335-9309) or UI Athletics Event Manage- ment (319-335-9247). 23 NCAA TITLES, 36 BIG TEN TITLES | 1 2020-21 Media Guide ONLINE ABBREVIATED.indd 1 12/9/2020 9:51:46 AM IOWA WRESTLING 2020-21 ROSTER 2020-21 MEDIA GUIDE Name Wt. Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School/Last School) Abe Assad 184 5-10 So. Carol Stream, Illinois (Glenbard North) Pronunciation Guide Zach Axmear 149 5-8 Jr. North English, Iowa (English Valley) Nelson Brands 184 5-9 So. Iowa City, Iowa (West) Abe Assad ........................... UH-sod Cade Brownlee 197 5-11 Sr. Omaha, Nebraska (Creighton Preparatory School) Austin DeSanto ....................duh-SAN-toe Aaron Cashman 125 5-6 So. Spring Park, Minnesota (Shakopee) Michael Kemerer ................. KEM-er-er Tony Cassioppi 285 6-0 So. Roscoe, Illinois (Hononegah) Alex Marinelli ....................... MAIR-uh-nelly Gabe Christenson 197 6-1 Fr. Runnells, Iowa (Southeast Polk) Max Murin ............................mure-IN Connor Corbin 197 5-11 Jr. West Des Moines, Iowa (Valley) Bretli Reyna .........................BRETT-ley RAY-nah Aaron Costello 285 5-11 Jr. Dubuque, Iowa (Western Dubuque) Colby Schriever ................... SHRIGH-ver Austin DeSanto 133 5-5 Sr. Exeter, Pennsylvania (Exeter/Drexel) Cullan Schriever .................. SHRIGH-ver Jaydin Eierman 141 5-8 Sr. Columbia, Missouri (Father Tolton/Missouri) Leif Schroeder ..................... SHROW-der Zach Glazier 184 6-0 *Fr. Albert Lea, Minnesota (Albert Lea) Cobe Siebrecht ....................COE-bee SEE-brickt Carter Happel 141 5-8 Sr. Lisbon, Iowa (Lisbon) Andy Simaz ......................... SIGH-maz Joe Kelly 157 5-8 So. West Liberty, Iowa (West Liberty) Michael Kemerer 174 5-9 Sr. Murrysville, Pennsylvania (Franklin Regional) Patrick Kennedy 174 5-8 Fr. Kasson-Mantorville, Minnesota (Kasson-Mantorville) Weight-By-Weight Breakdown Spencer Lee 125 5-3 Sr. Murrysville, Pennsylvania (Franklin Regional) Charles Matthews 125 5-2 Fr. San Mateo, California 125 165 Alex Marinelli 165 5-9 Sr. Miamisburg, Ohio (St. Paris Graham) Aaron Cashman Alex Marinelli Tristan McDonald 174 5-9 Sr. Lodi, Wisconsin (Lodi) Spencer Lee Max Murin 141 5-8 Jr. Ebensburg, Pennsylvania (Central Cambria) Charles Matthews 174 Bretli Reyna 149 5-7 Fr. Homestead, Florida (South Dade) Michael Kemerer Colby Schriever 149 5-9 Fr. Mason City, Iowa (Mason City) 133 Patrick Kennedy Cullan Schriever 133 5-6 Fr. Mason City, Iowa (Mason City) Austin DeSanto Tristan McDonald Leif Schroeder 141 5-9 Fr. Bozeman, Montana (Bozeman) Cullen Schriever Myles Wilson Cobe Siebrecht 149 5-10 *Fr. Lisbon, Iowa (Lisbon) Jesse Ybarra Andrew Simaz 184 6-0 Fr. Traverse City, Michigan (Saint Francis) 184 Justin Stickley 141 5-6 Sr. Urbana, Ohio (St. Paris Graham) 141 Abe Assad Jacob Warner 197 6-1 Jr. Tolono, Illinois (Washington) Jaydin Eierman Nelson Brands Myles Wilson 174 5-9 Jr. Junction, Colorado (Glenwood Springs) Carter Happel Zach Glazier Jesse Ybarra 133 5-5 Fr. Tuscon, Arizona (Sunnyside) Max Murin Andy Simaz Kaleb Young 157 5-10 Sr. Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania (Punxsutawney Area) Leif Schroeder Cam Shaver 197 * -- indicates redshirt freshman Justin Stickley Cade Brownlee Gabe Christenson Head Coach: Tom Brands (University of Iowa, 1992) 149 Connor Corbin Associate Head Coach: Terry Brands (University of Iowa, 1992) Zach Axmear Jacob Warner Assistant Coach: Ryan Morningstar (University of Iowa, 2009) Bretli Reyna Volunteer Assistant Coach: Bobby Telford (University of Iowa, 2011) Colby Schriever 285 Strength and Conditioning Coach: Quinn Hollan (Northern Iowa, 2014) Cobe Siebrecht