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Dan Gable leaves Iowa
Dan Gable, legendary coach and wrestler at Iowa University, steps down as the head coach, crushing the hearts of citizens and wrestlers everywhere in Iowa -
Press Conference
Jay, Dan and many other fantastic Iowa wrestlers hold a press conference to announce that they will be commiting to Virginia Tech to wrestle for Tom Brands -
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Four Days To Glory
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Injury for Nick
Dan's brother, Nick, injures his elbow a month before the State Tournament -
Tournament victory for Dan
Dan wins John Byers Invitational Tournament -
Victory for Jay
Jay wins his match in front of legendary wrestler Dan Gable -
Tournament victory for Jay
Jay wins the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament, pinning or tech falling all of his opponents -
Senior Night
Jay wins his match in his last home meet of his high school career -
Qualifying for Districts
Jay and Dan, along with many of their teammates, qualify for the district wrestling tournament -
Qualifying for States
Jay and Dan, along with Dan's brother Nick and a few other teammates qualify for the State Tournament to be held in Des Moines, Iowa. -
The State Tournament
Jay and Dan each win their 4th state championship, and join the elite group of wrestlers with four state titles. -
Brands goes to Iowa
Tom Brands is offered the head coaching position at Iowa University, and takes the position. Jay and Dan, along with many other wrestlers follow Brands to Iowa, albiet losing a year of eligibility.