Dan Gable led the University of Iowa to 15 NCAA Championships and 21 Big Ten Titles from 1977-97. Gable reflects on the athletes, moments, and philosophies that made him one of the winningest coaches of all time.
Dan Gable On Iowa Wrestling NCAA Champion Barry Davis
Oct 12, 2024
Dan Gable shares thoughts on NCAA champion Barry Davis, a 3x NCAA for Iowa (1982-83, '85).
1982 NCAA Championships, 118 pounds, #1 seed
R64: Glynn Mansfield, Kentucky, 29-13
R32: Gary Bairos, Arizona State, 22-5
R16: Todd Sterr, Clemson, 14-12
Quarters: Bob Dickman, Indiana State, 9-6
Semis: Randy Willingham, Oklahoma State, 4-1
Finals: Kevin Darkus, Iowa State, 7-5
1983 NCAA Championships, 126 pounds, #1 seed
R32: Al Francis, Nebraska, Fall 4:07
R16: Randy Majors, Northern Iowa, 22-11
Quarters: Derek Porter, Eastern Illinois, 14-6
Semis: Scott Lynch, Penn State, 8-5
Finals: Gary Bohay, Arizona State, 5-2
1985 NCAA Championships, 126 pounds, #1 seed
R32: John Lucerne, Rider, 25-9
R16: Tony Amado, Portland State, 20-5
Quarters: Nick Milonas, Montclair State, DFT 4:50
Semis: Wade Hughes, George Washington, 16-11
Finals: Joe McFarland, Michigan, 8-4
