From Iowa To Iowa State! The Reason #1 Chittum Flipped 

Only Iowans care much about the Iowa/Iowa State rivalry. The rest of us are more interested in how teams stack up against Penn State.

The Ferraris are very talented, but are horrible for any team.

Dual Matchup 23-24 125: Terukina vs Ayala | 0-3 IOWA 133: Attasauov vs Teske | 0-6 IOWA 141: Swiderski vs Woods | 0-9 IOWA 149: Paniro vs Rathjen | 3-9 IOWA 157: Chittum vs Siebrecht | 6-9 IOWA 165: Carr vs Kennedy | 9-9 IOWA 174: Rojas vs Brands | 12-9 ISU 184: Fisher vs Assad | 12-12 ISU 197: Bastida vs Franklin | 16-12 ISU HWT: Schon vs Cassioppi | 16-15 ISU Final Score: 16-15 ISU Brands gets upset due to lack of offense and the talented freshman Rojas takes him out. Bastida hits a big move and gets the major. Cass tries to save the dual but the ISU heavy knows the deal and stalls it out

Cody strikes me as a good guy and I think you described him accurately . He doesn't want all that BS that comes with that family. I wouldn't either, that crap gets old real quick when you have someone that thinks they are the gift to the world, plus one more in his little bro. Can't blame him.

So Chittum is not gonna , be wrapped up in bandages and vastly under-performing on the mat over his career ??

Seems like a terrible decision to even entertain recruiting the Ferraris knowing this. Putting aside the fact that chittum is almost certainly going to be a 4x AA you're just bringing a lot of negativity to your program with the Ferraris. not to mention dating back to early high school they have probably been at 7 different schools so you're getting rid of a good kid who's good for your brand and the program for some sketchy individuals who bring in a ton of bad publicity and may potentially leave at the drop of the hat or after the result of their next court case.

Mfer gonna be 21 as a true freshman

This is the best sports news I have had in a long time!

There must be more context to this. I agree: the kid is a quintessential Iowa wrestler…he should be at Iowa…character-wise, he seems the one to keep…talent-wise, he DEFINITELY is the one to keep.

How can Ben Kueter not be the #1 recruit? Because of football scholly?

I didn't like the transfer initially but having all the info I totally get it now. I wouldn't want Ferrari inc. as my teammates either.

did Cody speak of this issue with Ferrari prior to their recruiting attempts of Ferrari I wonder? Not that an individual, especially a high schooler be able to dictate who a college does and doesn’t recruit, however the world we live in now who knows. I wonder if Iowa would rather have Cody instead of Ferrari? This is why I ask. Did they possibly know of his unwillingness to be the team with Ferrari and just decide to try and call his bluff? Whole thing seems off

❤ Upon hearing your description of Cody, I can infer that he is an individual who values authenticity and genuineness over the pretentiousness that often accompanies those who come from privileged backgrounds. It's understandable that he would be wary of dealing with the "BS" that comes with being associated with a family that may exude a sense of entitlement and superiority. It's common for people to feel suffocated and frustrated when dealing with individuals who are self-absorbed and fail to recognize the value of humility and empathy. It seems like Cody has made a conscious decision to distance himself from these types of individuals, and I commend him for that. Regarding the Iowa/Iowa State rivalry, it's interesting to note that it appears to be a phenomenon that is mainly confined to those who reside in Iowa. While sports rivalries can be entertaining and even exciting, it's important to keep in mind that there are more significant things in life to focus on. Perhaps, for those who are less invested in the Iowa/Iowa State rivalry, it might be more interesting to gauge how well these teams stack up against more nationally recognized powerhouses, like Penn State. By taking a more macro-level approach, we can gain a better understanding of the broader trends and patterns in collegiate sports and how different regions and teams compare to one another.

Ouch. So Iowa is so desperate to beat Penn St they are grabbing talent over character, which leads to them losing the better talent. So swinging for number one might cost them to fall farther.

Love Iowa but my heart has always been with the Cyclones. Sounds like the kid has integrity.

PSU owns Iowa. They just got even softer.

Don’t worry! If he’s any good he’ll go transfer portal to PSU or Michigan. 😊

And to make it even worse, I read (not for sure if true), that Anthony isn't even going to clear admissions at Iowa so he won't be on the team. Haven't read any official news on that but if true, this is a big screw up by Brands and staff.

The reality is the Brands are outdated as coaches…..they can no longer improve wrestlers like other programs and they certainly can’t peak their wrestlers and the sooner Spencer Lee realizes this he stands a better chance in freestyle and sadly if he has went to Penn State we would be talking about a 4 time NCAA champ with better knees

Sounds like a class act.

The Hawkeyes can’t catch a break 😂💀

As an Iowa fan I'm not devastated.

The guy has committed to three programs before his first match…

I’m sick right now

In the end wrestling is really an individual sport.

Just go back to MN. Chittum had it right the first time.

Kids got a HEALLLLLLLLTHY head of lettuce

Judging by what happened at the Soldier Salute, it looks like Cody was right!

It is called bad coaching. Brands legacy will be written when the cult of personality is gone. What people will remember is trash.

I am an Iowa fan through and through, but I don't blame this guy at all, no reason to stay if a Guy coming in makes your life toxic... Bad for Iowa, but good for Iowa State, and I like Iowa State as well...

time for dake or taylor to take over the iowa program

I agree with his decision. Id take him over any of the Ferrari bros.

Nothing makes me happier than watching Tom Brands get screwed

Wow...🤦‍♂️

Are the Ferrari boys just bad training partners or what?

At least be a Gopher!

Cody like 23/24 yrs old

Good! Classy move away from Thug University.

SO WHAT IOWA IS FINE THERE A TOP TEAM EVERY YEAR ! They’ll be just fine! That kid at 157 for IOWA might beat that kid anyways

Yah he doesn't want to hang around a Dic% for the next 4 - 5 years..Plus his Brothers!! Ferraris will all get a flat tire just like AJ.

Probably had trouble getting along with Ferrari because he was 5 years older than him when they wrestled at Blair together. Id like to congratulate Cody's dad for being slick enough to hold him back 4 years. Starting your freshman year in college at 24 is an absolute joke. I hope the NCAA's look into this one day for some sort of rule change

Iowa wrestlers are always hurt. Would never send my kid to Iowa

An immature move grow up kid you need to get over high school grudges they mean nothing in real life

Oh God. This is the most ridiculous reason. I cannot believe that. Maybe instead of worrying about some drama, how about he bury the hatchet and learn to be a good person. It takes 2 people to create animosity and drama. One has to think he is probably going to be another Desanto, and baby about. Hopefully he can see past his own ego and stop making decisions based on emotions.