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.

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.

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.

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.

DAILY CLONE: Wrestling announcements, Flora's improvement, Kelderman to South Dakota (4/15/2026)

Some major wrestling news awaits with a press conference on Thursday morning, All-American Anthony Echemendia is entering the transfer portal, what makes RB Aiden Flora a fit in Tyler Roehl's offense, Cade Kelderman to South Dakota and Xzavion Mitchell announces his return. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

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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2026-2027 MBB computer projections thread

Time for the new one!

The Torvik "rostercast" has the "completed" roster (more on that in a moment here) at #10.

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The Cyclones finished last year #7 on Torvik, for comparison, so similar in overall team quality.

Sounds like the modal outcome is Milan stays in the NBA. But hypothetically...

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Pushes you up from #10 to #7 through more efficient offense even if the defense is (slightly) worse.

The term "fast" merely scratches the surface for ISU's multi-talented running back Aiden Flora

Williams & Blum: Cyclone Spring Cleaning

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Braden Awls injury and what it means for Iowa State moving forward. Looking at the big picture for football throughout the Big 12, touching on hoops, and more. Courtesy of Mechdyne.


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DAILY CLONE: Another Lipsey honor, QB competition, WBB commitment (April 14, 2026)

Tamin Lipsey is named the Academic All-American of the Year, Blake Buchanan & Dominykas Pleta confirm their return to Iowa State, Bill Fennelly picks up a commitment from Gift Ezekiel and Jimmy Rogers talks about the quarterback competition. Jake Brend has it all, presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

Losing Braden Awls "sucks," but ISU HC Jimmy Rogers still sees plenty of spring growth from his team

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