We just got a call from a big donor who said: First 25 People to donate at Least $50 to the Arctic Plunge… Will Get TWO Premium Tickets to the American Wrestling League tomorrow in Cedar Rapids… —————————–Step One:Go here and pick one of the four current registered jumpers….HWC Arctic Plunge Donation SiteStep Two: Donate at least $50. Step Three:Winners will be … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! The HWC is thankful to have the best fans on the planet to support our club and the Iowa Wrestling team!There will be an open Practice Friday before the Nebraska game in the Dan Gable Wrestling complex at 10 a.m.Speaking of support… Many of you see our guys/gals … Read more
Jay Borschel, winner of four state titles and a 163-1 record at Linn-Mar, took some time to answer some questions for us. 1. Ok– You graduated from Iowa in 2010. Went 98-10 while there and capped your senior season undefeated and NCAA Champ. What happened since then? What do you do now and tell us about … Read more
I got a chance to catch up with Lee Fullhart recently. He is working on the front lines to protect America. Thank you Lee! 1. We can talk about wrestling in a minute– but right now bring us up to speed on where you are at, what you are doing– what has happened in your life … Read more
Beloved Hawkeye Wrestler Phil Keddy took some time answer questions about his time at the University. Phil was Fourth in 2009 NCAA Championships… Sixth in 2008 NCAAs and Eighth in 2010… Member of three NCAA and Big Ten championship teams… He placed 3rd at world team trials in 2013 and won Gold at the Pan Ams. Phil … Read more
1. Coach– Bring us up to speed on what you are doing now– One of the last quotes I read about you is that you indicated you were never going to retire– What does Barry Davis do on an average day right now? Working for a company called Silver Star Nutrition. It is a company … Read more
This is an email that I didn’t want to write–ever. I’m sad to report that Coach Mike Duroe has passed away. As many of you are aware Coach was diagnosed with Glioblastoma— a form of brain cancer last September– I caught up with Coach Tom and Terry Brands— they both have a special bond with … Read more
Tyler Nixt, All American for Univeristy of Iowa, took a few minutes out of his day to answer some questions about wrestling and to find out what he is up to now… 1. What years did you attend/wrestle at Iowa? I wrestled at Iowa fall 1999 through 2004. I’ll probably forget some, but I think Mike Mena, … Read more
Want to have dinner with Coach Brands?  What: Dinner with Coach Tom Brands Who: Members of the HWC Inner Circle When: Winner announced Friday, June 29th Why: To benefit the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Members of the HWC Inner Circle will have a chance to win dinner with Coach Tom Brands. We will draw names and … Read more
Hawkeye Fans/Supporters– A little over a year ago I took over as HWC President. At that time I had some ideas that I thought would help our club. I was well aware of the challenges… Other clubs were raising more money…. We faced an uphill battle. What I didn’t know was the support, ideas and … Read more