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Heil loses twice in one weekend

When Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith spoke to the media following his team’s 31-3 victory against Iowa State, it was awkward to say the least.

Smith was giving off a vibe that I’ve never seen from him before. He usually doesn’t shy away from ripping his team, but this time he seemed to be at a loss for words.

The Cowboys had dominated the Cyclones, a team that they clearly outmatched, but the elephant in the room at Gallagher-Iba Arena was that Ian Parker, an unranked wrestler, upset two-time defending national champion Dean Heil.

This came just one day after Heil, ranked No.