Topic of the Day. Would you rather be: - Division 3 National Champion - Division 2 All-American - Division 1 Team Member What carries most weight on coaching applications?

The reactions say it all. Welcome to our new home 😁

Probably the biggest middle-weight name to hit the portal thus far. Expect a big line at his door.

🚨 Iowa State Wrestling updates: • Women’s Wrestling added as Sport No. 18 • Brent Metcalf ➡️ Men’s Head Coach • Alli St. John ➡️ Women’s Head Coach • Kevin Dresser ➡️ Director of Operations (both programs)

Mat Rewind: Eric Barnett - 3 Time All-American Wisconsin guy through and through. Nearly a 4-Time All American if it wasn’t for a 27th seeded, young Eddie Ventresca in the blood round of his Junior season. Currently, still competing in Madison full-time with Wisconsin RTC.

Breaking News: Chris Ayres def. Transfer Portal via Tech Fall (15-0) Stanford Wrestling

National Finalist if the NCAA adopted push-out rule.

Topic of the Day: How do you separate “development” and eventually accepting you need to leave to get your most out of the sport? - Joe Sealey - Gary Steen - Vinny Kilkeary - Sawyer Bartelt These guys are too good and wrestling fans are eager to see them compete as THE guy.

Mat Rewind: Earl Hall - 2 Time All-American - 4 Time Florida State Champ One of the few bright spots in the Kevin Jackson era for Iowa State. AAed as Freshmen and Junior while losing in the Round of 12 as a sophomore. Currently, is an Assistant Coach with UNC Bears Wrestling.

Metcalf makes a HUGE splash and turns one of the most loyal Hawkeyes in recent memory into a Cyclone. Hawk fans are going to struggle with this one…..

While I initially returned to Nebraska to train and compete throughout this quad leading up to the LA Olympics, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to join the coaching staff. It’s been a great experience coaching at my alma mater and being part of two historic seasons

Drake Ayala ➡️ Iowa State Cyclone The Cyclones add one of the most respected humans in all of wrestling to their coaching staff. Tom Brands labeled Ayala as his “best recruiter” on multiple occasions. Expect big things from him in Ames.

For non-graduate students, today is technically the last day of the transfer portal. Expect some more names to appear before the end of the day….

Drake Ayala hired ta Iowa State? #FRL presented by Athlete Performance Solutions

🚨 3x All-American Drake Ayala is officially joining the Iowa State coaching staff, fresh off a standout career with the rival Hawkeyes. From battling in Carver to now developing talent in Ames… this is gonna be fun. 🔥 Iowa State Men’s Wrestling