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Please Stop Implying That the Iowa State Wrestling Team Is Full of Wankers
[Scene: a sparsely-roofed, manure-littered barn in the middle of Ames, Iowa. The words "MEDIA PAVILIEN" [sic] are painted onto the side of the barn. It is the most modern building in the entire city. Inside, reporters sit on cow carcasses and bales of hay, listening as a coach speaks about his...
Does Mixed Martial Arts Hurt Amateur Wrestling?
While few would deny the rise of MMA has renewed interest in competitive amateur wrestling, some at the top of the American wrestling food chain are worried the better wrestlers may supplant an Olympic career for one of riches and fame. Notable quote: "It's almost catastrophic to the development...
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