Wrestling squad hit the mats Nov. 8-10 to determine depth chart
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Written by: Tim Schoon
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More than 1,500 wrestling fans jammed the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex over three sessions Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to watch this year's wrestle-offs.

Basically an intrasquad scrimmage to determine the top Hawk in each weight class, the event is a fun opportunity to get an up-close look at this season's team.

All five of Iowa's returning All-Americans who took part in the competition won their weight class.

The Hawkeyes open their season this Friday on the road. Their first home competition is the Iowa City Duals on Saturday, Nov. 24, when they host Cornell College, Iowa Central CC, and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

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Fans sit in front of the "IOWA" sign
Wrestling action
The referee signals three points for green
Competitors warm up for their match.
Big crowd watches wrestling action.
A fan watching the action.
Coach Tom Brands watches from the sidelines.
Wrestling action.
A fan watches the action while playing with his young daughter.
An adoring fan talks to a wrestler.
Coach Tom Brands has his picture taken with a young fan.