NCAA sanctions Iowa State over Chris Perry contact
Iowa State wrestling has been sanctioned by the NCAA over impermissible transfer portal contact traced to Cyclone RTC assistant Chris Perry. Penalties include probation and a fine as Brent Metcalf's first season approaches.
The one that matters
NCAA sanctions Iowa State for recruiting violations tied to Chris Perry
Iowa State wrestling has officially been sanctioned by the NCAA for recruiting violations, per Pat Mineo.
Iowa State Wrestling has been hit with NCAA recruiting violations in relation to Cyclone RTC Assistant Coach Chris Perry contacting two student-athletes, one of whom wasn't yet in the Transfer Portal.
Why it matters: Iowa State's recruiting and portal work take a hit heading into Brent Metcalf's first season.
- Length of the recruiting ban and who serves the suspension
Portal, commits and coaches
Iowa women add Bixby's Larra Mullin
Larra Mullin has committed to Iowa, per Ross Bartachek. The Bixby, Oklahoma product finished third at her state tournament this past season and was among the recruits in town during Cy-Hawk week.
Why it matters: Another piece for an Iowa women's class built largely off that Cy-Hawk week visit group.
What they're arguing about
Pyles asks how anybody takes Sergio Vega down
Christian Pyles posted film of Sergio Vega's defense and asked flatly how you take him down. Justin Basch quoted it and said not surrendering a takedown in that position is absurd. Nobody in the thread has offered an answer yet.
Not giving up a takedown here is absurd.
Why it matters: Vega's defense is the problem anyone at his weight has to solve this college season.