Are 2 Brands better than 1?
Is Terry Brands coming back to the University of Iowa? And is Steve Mocco coming with him?
Message boards have been active with this scenario since Wes Hand announced he was stepping down as an assistant wrestling coach at Iowa, leaving head coach Tom Brands with two assistants jobs to fill.
John Oostendorp has been mentioned, but he told me today he has not been contacted. Lee Fullhart? Another interesting possibility since it looks like his competitive days are over.
But the Brands-Mocco return is getting the most attention – and there may be something to it.
Terry said today he has not been contacted by Iowa, but has heard the rumors, too. Mocco has not returned a couple of phone calls or an e-mail, but Terry said “I know Mocco likes Iowa City. I know he likes Stillwater (Okla.). I know he likes Colorado Springs.”
He did not deny the possibility.
“You never know,” he said.
So what do you think? Can Tom and Terry work together? Will Mocco be greeted with open arms after leaving the Hawkeye program after two years (and one NCAA title) to rival Oklahoma State?
The hire would make some sense and give Tom Brands one heck of a staff – Doug Schwab and Mike Zadick, included.