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University of Iowa coach Tom Brands said he's "fanatical" about a standard and has brought that standard back to his alma mater. Just finished with his second season in Iowa City, Brands' Hawkeyes have climbed back to the top of the college wrestling world for the first time since 2000.

For this year's NCAA title and their 21-1 record, Brands has been named W.I.N.'s Dan Gable Coach of the Year.
All-American Phil Keddy said he and his teammates feed off Brands' attitude.

"Coming in, everybody wants to win and says they have high goals. Gable and Brands set a completely new standard, and not just in the wrestling room. Your entire lifestyle is built toward winning and achieving your goals. Their mentality is so different and so much higher. Everybody feeds off each other and keeps getting better," the sophomore 184-pounder said.

Brands Named Coach Of The Year :: Hawkeye head coach earns <i>W.I.N. Magazine's</i> annual Dan Gable Coach of the Year honor