Coach Gable Still has the fire

[HawkeyePA]

Listening to Coach Gable talk about the current state of college wrestling and then his own wrestling experiences was spot on as usual. Then he started talking about the top programs in the country who were currently dominating the scene and his thoughts. The eye opener for me was when he talked about PSU being at the top after it was OK State then Iowa State then Iowa and now PSU but his thoughts on him wanting to wrestle against PSU and get the chance to beat the best was vintage Gable talk. He talked about seeking out the Russians to beat them and to be the best when it actually counted. He actually embraced wrestling the toughest teams he could and seeking the best competition so that they were ready for the real Goal be it Olympics or NCAAs. I honestly don't know how he felt about the Soldier Salute being a true test for Iowa. He is still the greatest mind and motivational spokesman for Iowa wrestling.

 

[Trapper85]

I listened to part of an interview with him recently...not sure where...and loved the story about him being thrown in jail for open container, maybe when he was at ISU. Think someone else he knew ended up in same cell, and they spent their time wrestling in the cell. Jailman found it entertaining. Wrestling definitely in his blood 24/7.

 

[hawkaeg80]

It's kind of sad he retired at such a young age. He for sure would have won the national titles in the years right after his retirement and who knows how many after that.

 

[ChiPackHawk]

It's kind of sad he retired at such a young age. He for sure would have won the national titles in the years right after his retirement and who knows how many after that.

The candle burned too brightly.

 

[SPOONER]

Listening to Coach Gable talk about the current state of college wrestling and then his own wrestling experiences was spot on as usual. Then he started talking about the top programs in the country who were currently dominating the scene and his thoughts. The eye opener for me was when he talked about PSU being at the top after it was OK State then Iowa State then Iowa and now PSU but his thoughts on him wanting to wrestle against PSU and get the chance to beat the best was vintage Gable talk. He talked about seeking out the Russians to beat them and to be the best when it actually counted. He actually embraced wrestling the toughest teams he could and seeking the best competition so that they were ready for the real Goal be it Olympics or NCAAs. I honestly don't know how he felt about the Soldier Salute being a true test for Iowa. He is still the greatest mind and motivational spokesman for Iowa wrestling.

Thanks for the link.

 

[Fan In Black]

I think he referring to this.

 

[Pennstate1985]

It's kind of sad he retired at such a young age. He for sure would have won the national titles in the years right after his retirement and who knows how many after that.

Didn't he retire due to hip injury?

 

[Pennstate1985]

Insightful discussion. I learned a lot about Gable in that interview. 👍

 

[Fan In Black]

Didn't he retire due to hip injury?

multiple injuries but yes. he was beat up.