Iowa wrestling’s Stephen Buchanan discusses scorching begin with Hawkeyes
Iowa wrestling’s Stephen Buchanan discusses scorching begin, shifting to Iowa and coaching with guys like Ben Kueter, Gabe Arnold and Angelo Ferrari
IOWA CITY — Simply minutes after an exhilarating Carver-Hawkeye Area debut, Angelo Ferrari was fast to reply what he realized in regards to the Iowa wrestling program since arriving on campus.
“I’ve all these guys that, each single day I am getting a distinct really feel,” Ferrari stated. “I am getting completely different reps, I am getting completely different reactions.”
The larger guys within the lineup have undoubtedly been successful story this season from 184 kilos and greater, Not one of the twin starters at these weights have misplaced a match but.
They are saying it is the ‘iron sharpens iron’ mentality in this system that’s bringing the most effective out of them. The athleticism and defensive grittiness of Ferrari, the craftiness of Gabe Arnold and the pure energy of Ben Kueter make each scrap completely different throughout observe.
The one outlier from 184 kilos and up is Stephan Buchanan, the skilled graduate pupil amongst a trio of freshmen. At his third program throughout his school profession, after spending time at Wyoming and Oklahoma earlier than arriving at Iowa, the Wisconsin native has grow to be a professional at securing flights and occasion tickets for family and friends via the years.
Now solely 5 hours from his household in Loyal, Wisconsin, Buchanan can not help however grin when requested about being with the Hawkeyes in his closing collegiate season. Not solely is he considerably nearer to household, however he is discovered a spot that has elevated his coaching as a wrestler too.
It could have been straightforward to imagine that Buchanan, a three-time NCAA All-American and back-to-back third-place finisher, is the chief of the group. Nonetheless, similar to the kids round him have stated, the completely different strengths of his teammates have raised his stage of wrestling. On the season, he is posted a 4-0 file and three top-10 victories.
“These are younger guys, however they’re sharpening me too,” Buchanan stated. “These guys are a few of the most athletic and sound wrestlers I’ve wrestled in my profession.
Coach Tom Manufacturers raved about his 197-pounder and the way his skills on the mat have modified issues for the younger guys. He stated Buchanan is a superb character man and may mix that with a successful angle. These issues shine on the mat and rub off on the younger wrestlers round him.
“The essential half is that it (character and successful angle) transcends into his wrestling, into his competitiveness,” Manufacturers stated. “It makes him a greater wrestler.”
It has been a bit because the heavier guys within the Hawkeyes lineup have been as rock strong as they’re now. The number of abilities, mixed with a glue man like Buchanan, have made Iowa one in every of school wrestling’s hardest twin opponents.
Probables for Iowa vs. Princeton, Military
Iowa wrestling coach Tom Manufacturers previews duals vs. Princeton and Military
Iowa wrestling coach Tom Manufacturers updates the media forward of duals with Princeton and Military
Friday, Dec. 6.
Rankings are from Intermat.
The Hawkeyes have two minor issues to notice at 141 and 157 kilos forward of their doubleheader in St. Charles, Missouri.
Cullan Schriever attracts the OR designation with Ryder Block at 141 kilos. The Mason Metropolis native competed for the beginning spot to 133 kilos final yr earlier than dropping it out to Brody Teske. Since Iowa has two duals Friday, it would not be shocking for Schriever to make his season debut after going 8-3 the yr prior.
At 157 kilos, the Hawkeyes haven’t introduced a starter and labeled the spot “TBA” as of Tuesday afternoon. When requested about choices on the weight, Manufacturers stated they plan to result in 19-21 wrestlers to Missouri for the doubleheader, which means there’s prone to be a number of choices on the weight and a few late additions to weigh-ins at others.
Listed here are the probables for Friday night time’s motion, which shall be streamed on UFC Struggle Cross starting at 6 p.m. CT in opposition to Princeton.
Iowa
- 125 kilos – Joey Cruz OR No. 32 Kale Petersen
- 133 kilos – No. 6 Drake Ayala
- 141 kilos – No. 31 Ryder Block OR Cullan Schriever
- 149 kilos – No. 4 Kyle Parco
- 157 kilos – TBA
- 165 kilos – No. 2 Michael Caliendo
- 174 kilos – No. 8 Nelson Manufacturers OR Patrick Kennedy
- 184 kilos – No. 8 Gabe Arnold
- 197 kilos – No. 2 Stephen Buchanan
- 285 kilos – No. 13 Ben Kueter
Princeton
- 125 kilos – No. 30 Ethan Rivera
- 133 kilos – Daniel Jones
- 141 kilos – Eligh Rivera
- 149 kilos – No. 9 Ty Whalen
- 157 kilos – Christopher Martino
- 165 kilos – Cody Tavoso
- 174 kilos – Xavier Giles
- 184 kilos – No. 27 Mikey Squires
- 197 kilos – No. 18 Luke Stout
- 285 kilos – No. 33 Sebastian Garibaldi
Military
- 125 kilos – No. 22 Charles Farmer
- 133 kilos – No. 23 Ethan Berginc
- 141 kilos – No. 29 Braden Basile
- 149 kilos – No. 26 Trae McDaniel
- 157 kilos – Dakota Morris
- 165 kilos – No. 13 Gunner Flipowicz
- 174 kilos – No. 31 Dalton Hawkins
- 184 kilos – Cole Karpinski
- 197 kilos – No. 32 Austin Kohlofer
- 285 kilos – Wolfgang Frable
This story was up to date so as to add a video of Tom Manufacturers’ press convention on Dec. 3.
Eli McKown covers highschool sports activities and wrestling for the Des Moines Register. Contact him at [email protected]. Comply with him on Twitter at @EMcKown23
