Iowa State wrestling kicks Pat Downey off team

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Pat Downey poses for photos during wrestling media day on Oct. 18 in the wrestling room at Lied Recreation Center.

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Pat Downey has been kicked off the Iowa State wrestling team due to multiple violations of team rules, the school announced Wednesday.

Downey has been in and out of the lineup all season long with various injuries, but hasn’t wrestled since the North Carolina dual on Jan. 24.

“Patrick Downey is no longer a member of the Iowa State wrestling team because of repeated violations of team rules,” Kevin Jackson said in a statement released by the university. “He will no longer compete for the Cyclones, including this year’s Big 12 or NCAA Championships.”

Downey was an All-American last season and was expected to be one of the leaders this season.

He has been known for being outspoken on Twitter, going on a few rants before.

But on Wednesday, Downey took it to a new level. He went on a Twitter rampage that included calling out his former coaches.