Iowa coach Tom Brands reacts to the Hawkeyes' first Big Ten tournament title since 2015. Hawk Central
I was supposed to write this mailbag in Minneapolis. I planned on driving up early to see friends and work on a few things in the days before the NCAA Division I Championships. I was also excited, of course. You were, too. This week was going to be special.
Now, I'm writing this in my apartment while practicing social distancing. The vibe outside my window feels apocalyptic, even though the sun is shining and there are no clouds. There are no live sports to look forward to, including what was supposed to be the biggest celebration of wrestling ever, and there may not be for a while.