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05.27.2011 | Wrestling
AMES, Iowa - Each Friday this summer, the cyclones.com staff will post a "Friday Flashback," a series of videos showcasing some of the rich history of Iowa State athletics. Today, we feature the Iowa State wrestling team's thrilling 25-14 win over Iowa in 1981. Heavyweight Dave Osenbaugh stunned the wrestling world, pinning eventual national champion Lou Banach (after trailing 9-0), sending the Hilton Coliseum crowd into a frenzy.
Click the "play" link in the photo above or visit the embedded media player below to see the short clip. Missed other "Friday Flashbacks?" Visit the links below for previous videos in this series.
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Friday Flashback: 1981 Iowa State vs. Iowa Wrestling, Dave Osenbaugh Pins Lou Banach
Other Friday Flashbacks
Week 1: Tim Floyd McDonalds Commercial
Week 2: Jeff Grayer 1986 Dunk vs. Michigan State
Week 3: Marcus Fizer 2000 Dunk vs. Texas
Week 4: Justus Thigpen 1992 Shot vs. Minnesota
Week 5: Jeff Hornacek 1986 Shot vs. Miami (OH)
Week 6: Johnny Orr Show 1991 vs. Iowa
Week 7: Jeff Grayer 1986 Dunk vs. Kansas
Week 8: Justus Thigpen 1993 Shot vs. Colorado
Week 9: Martin Rancik 2001 Shot vs. Nebraska
Week 10: 2001 Win vs. Kansas
Week 11: 1992 Win vs. Oklahoma State
Week 12: 1996 Win over Nebraska (Big 12 Championship)
Week 13: 2004 MBB Win over Texas