Women's Wrestling Transfer/Recruiting Targets?

Curious on who St. John will target to field our first roster? I assume she will recruit the rosters at the Grand Views, Simpson, Dubuque, North Central (IL) program's for ready talent through the transfer portal who would want to wrestle for a big D1 brand like Iowa State. I know many girls on those rosters from the state of Iowa whose dream would be to wrestle for the Cyclones (so long as they're talented enough). Also curious on who she will add to her coaching staff?

MBB: Interesting to see what other conference teams are losing in the portal

We get focused on our own adds and subtractions from the portal, but it is interesting to see what conference foes are experiencing. Massive turnover at some stops. Kansas for instance:

Lost both Bedunga and Tiller from their front line. Paul Mbyia, a 7" Center also left, as have Elmarko Jackson, Jamari McDowell, Samis Calderon, Jayden Dawson and Corbin Allen. They have picked up Keanu Dawes from Houston. I believe out of eligibility inclues Tre White and Melvin Council. Darryn Peterson to the NBA draft. Of course you have to look at their HS class to finish the roster as they got 5* PF Taylen Kinney, 4* big Davion Adkins, 4* wing Trent Perry and another top recruit already for 2027.

Someone want to tackle an update for others in the conference?

Mystery Virus going around Iowa

Does anyone have an idea of what it is?
My coworker at work got it, started off as just a cold, then moved into bronchitis.
He tested negative for covid & Flu A/B
And yes, I’m asking because he gave it to me lol.
Felt a cold coming on last Sunday, still went for a run, Monday I felt quite a bit worse. Tuesday bad again, Wednesday felt a little better so went on another run.
Thursday felt terrible and had a low grade fever for 3 days. <100.4
Now just have a wonderful hacking cough.
(No fever anymore)

Any ideas on what’s going around?

Edit: Doctor thinks I have very mild pneumonia in my left lung yay.
Getting put on antibiotics for a precaution.

On That Note: And Who Are the Trusted?

After this much time and success we have learned to trust coach TJ and his staff. This week, in celebration of TJ and crew reeling in all 5 Portal targets we are looking for song titles/lyrics containing the word "Trust."

We are accepting variations of the word to include; trusted, trusting, trustworthy, distrust, untrusted.

Last week's topic was Fame. It can be found here: https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/threads/on-that-note-fame.298465/

Your weekly hosts for OTN are @cyclones500, @CycloneRulzzz and me.

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VIDEO: Full video interviews from today's morning press conference

Hey everyone,

Below is the link where you can find today's full press conference plus 1:1 media scrums with Brent Metcalf and Alli St. John!

RELEASES: Iowa State Makes Four Major Announcements

Hi everyone!

Big day in Ames. Four major announcements from Iowa State Athletics today:

• Women’s wrestling is officially coming to Iowa State as the 18th sport.
• Kevin Dresser will serve as Director of Men’s and Women’s Wrestling.
• Brent Metcalf named head coach of men’s wrestling and Derek St. John the Associate head coach.
• Alli St. John becomes the first head coach in Cyclone women’s wrestling history

Official releases below:

Alli St. John/Women’s wrestling: https://ow.ly/fexc50YKzk8
Metcalf named head coach: https://ow.ly/ACPk50YKzka
Kevin Dresser becomes Director of Wrestling: https://ow.ly/kcZx50YKzkb

The Beat Reporters: Historic day for Iowa State Wrestling, why it makes sense, and hoops portal

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Iowa State officially adding Women’s Wrestling and naming Alli St. John as the program’s first head coach. Kevin Dresser’s new role, Metcalf takes over on the men’s side, and how it all fits together. Talking basketball portal and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing.


A full-circle moment for Brent Metcalf and Alli St. John coincides with major ISU wrestling news

DAILY CLONE: Women's wrestling added, Dresser new role, Metcalf promoted, Pollard speaks (4/16/26)

Iowa State Athletics makes four massive announcements regarding wrestling. Women's wrestling is added and Alli St. John is the head coach, Kevin Dresser steps into a new role and Brent Metcalf is promoted to head coach of the men's program. Plus, Jamie Pollard explains the logistics of adding a new program, their separate facility and he shares more of what led to the gymnastics program getting cut. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

PETERSON: Kevin Dresser’s presence made Iowa State’s addition of women’s wrestling easier

Hi!

New column from Randy Peterson as he dives into the impact of Kevin Dresser.

Ex Bama DE attempts loan fraud


He used wigs and fake IDs to try to swindle millions of dollars? I'm hoping to eventually see pictures of this guy in the disguises. This story isn't complete without that.

Here are pictures of the guys he was pretending to be as well as a picture of the upcoming defendant:


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1776367668241.png Michael Pennix Jr.

Luther Davis - the guy trying to impersonate them:
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Williams & Blum: Is Iowa State’s 2026-27 basketball roster final?

Chris Williams & Brent Blum hash out a wild weekend for the Iowa State basketball program. Milan Momcilovic is moving on. Iowa State picked up FIVE commitments from transfers who visited over the weekend. Breaking them down one-by-one and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne.

Alli St. John named first head coach of Iowa State Women’s Wrestling program

Two-time World Wrestling Championships silver medalist Alli St. John (Ragan) has been selected as the first head coach of the Iowa State women’s wrestling program, ISU Endowed Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced today. The Cyclones will begin competing in the sport during the 2027-28 academic year; however, St. John’s program is open for business as it begins to build a roster for its debut season.

Brent Metcalf named new head coach of Iowa State Men’s Wrestling

Brent Metcalf, who has spent the past nine seasons helping Kevin Dresser methodically return the proud Cyclone program to national prominence, has been selected as the ninth head coach of the Iowa State men’s wrestling program, Endowed Cyclone Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced today.

Kevin Dresser named the new Iowa State Director of Men’s and Women’s Wrestling

After a storied 20-year collegiate coaching career that saw Iowa State and Virginia Tech return to national prominence, Kevin Dresser will transition into a new role within the Iowa State Athletics Department as Director of Men’s & Women’s Wrestling, Endowed Cyclone Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced Thursday. In his new position, Dresser will provide mentorship, leadership and fundraising acumen to both the ISU men’s and newly launched women’s wrestling programs.

Iowa State officially adds Women’s Wrestling

Women’s wrestling will debut as Iowa State University’s 18th intercollegiate athletics program during the 2027-28 academic year, Endowed Cyclone Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced today.

2025-2026 MBB computer projections thread

Starting early this year but this team...

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Added Heise back. Removed the oddity of Dwayne Pierce remaining a Cyclone.

The results?

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The updated roster would be #15 after Illinois and before Arizona.

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That projection is in the range of fighting for a top-four seed in the Big 12 tournament.

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There is a strong possibility Houston and BYU maul the conference like... well, two cougars.

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