Brody Teske came back to Iowa for moments like this, a simple clap, then a first-pump, then a quick flex to celebrate an individual Big 12 wrestling title inside Tulsa's BOK Center. He keeps it simple because there is so much more to look forward to.
Yes, Teske claimed individual gold on Sunday evening, defeating Utah Valley's Taylor LaMont, 9-7, in a thrilling finals at 125 pounds. He is now a Big 12 champion, an NCAA qualifier, and, after this weekend and this season, a legitimate All-American threat.
Teske has spent all year proving this. He is now 12-1 overall after going 4-0 this weekend.