I'm so confused. Before the Wisconsin game we were told year over year win total improvement was tied for most ever. Then we win the Wisconsin game and now this article says we are tied for 2nd. Someone please explain this to me like I'm 5.
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Otzelberger A Finalist For Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year Award - Iowa State University Athletics
BOSTON – Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger has been named a finalist for the 2022 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year award.