Apparently I'm not the only one who thinks the Hawkeyes can win the NCAA wrestling title.
USA Today/InterMat/NWCA just released its pre-NCAA tournament and ranking and are proecting Iowa to win the NCAA title ahead of Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa State.
If the Hawks wrestle like they did Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon - and NOT Saturday night - at the Big Ten tournament, they will win the NCAA title.
I'm not sure Minnesota will be their biggest challenger, however. The Gophers could be without two wrestlers and even if C.J. Schlatter and Roger Kish wrestle, they won't be a full strength after suffering injuries last weekend.
This is not a homerish plug for the home state, but look for Iowa State to push Iowa in St. Louis next week. The Cylcones are the only Top 10 team to qualify all 10 wrestlers.
And keep an eye on Central Michigan.