MEDIA DAY: Video interviews with Dresser & Wrestlers

[jcordova8]

Happy Media Day!

Find below interviews with Kevin Dresser & Yonger Bastida

VIDEO: Dresser Talks Team Culture; Bastida Reflects on Learning Patience at Media Day - Cyclone Fanatic

AMES — Iowa State Wrestling’s 2025 Media Day made one thing clear: this group is all-in on culture. Head Coach Kevin Dresser talked about accountability, leadership, and what it takes to build a team that competes for each other, not just themselves. That message carried straight through to the...

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Plus, I went 1:1 with some of the wrestling (Johnson, Riggins, Elam, Frost Bros, Dean)

VIDEO: 1-on-1 with the Cyclones at Iowa State Wrestling Media Day - Cyclone Fanatic

Go behind the scenes with exclusive 1-on-1 interviews from Iowa State Wrestling’s 2025-26 Media Day. Jacqueline Cordova talks with wrestlers and coaches to talk team culture, leadership, and the drive fueling this season’s lineup.

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Enjoy!

 

[cyclonenation5]

Elam and Dean come across as very sharp individuals. Appreciate the interviews.

 

[jcordova8]

NO I HAVEN’T FORGOTTEN that some of you prefer written content! I’m going to transcribe interviews and get you guys a written version!

 

[Proton]

Both Elam and Dean mentioned Perry's influence. I'm not seeing Perry listed on the team or CRTC website. Does anyone know more about his role?

 

[CloneFanInKC]

Are those black long sleeve t-shirts with white stencil lettering available to us common joe ISU wrestling fans?

or the white long sleeve Dresser is showing off.

 

[4everClone]

Are those black long sleeve t-shirts with white stencil lettering available to us common joe ISU wrestling fans?

or the white long sleeve Dresser is showing off.

I know the white one that Dresser is wearing is also out to the public because I have one. Don’t recall when/where but probably swag for a certain donation level.

 

[crablegs]

I know the white one that Dresser is wearing is also out to the public because I have one. Don’t recall when/where but probably swag for a certain donation level.

#humblebrag

 

[4everClone]

#humblebrag

Just responded they are available…take it the way you want.