The NCAA Wrestling Tournament gets underway in New York City tomorrow and two of Iowa's best wrestlers -- and most likely championship hopefuls -- are the two guys at the beginning of the lineup, Thomas Gilman (125 lbs) and Cory Clark (133 lbs). As Andy Hamilton documents in this excellent article for Hawk Central, they've had a long, long history together, from their days as fierce opponents in junior high school to their current status as bitter rivals turned Odd Couple-style fierce friends.
Gilman considers himself an old soul who has a passion for studying history, listens mostly to classic rock and country legends like Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash and opts for comfort over style when it comes to fashion.