Spencer responded to some wrestling questions during his stream last night .... passing on the basics (not direct quotes), as I'm sure you all will enjoy.
(Surgery)
26 days out, still walking with a cane... just now able to sit in this (gaming) chair
6-8 months recovery
The surgery was about as awful as I expected it to be. I got surgery on both of them on the same day. It was terrible.
(Iowa-PSU dual)
Exciting dual to watch; frustrating as a competitor
One of our fans threw a beer can at Starocci, that's frustrating for me
(Future)
Technically not eligible for next season yet, but I should be.
Plan on coaching one day, yes. Plan on winning a lot more in wrestling first.
Absolutely plan to wrestle in the Olympics. That's the goal.
Definitely plan on staying in Iowa City for training.
I'm going to try to always be a Hawk!
(Gable's recent match)
Why are people mad about how he wrestled; if a grown man runs me out of bounds, and I get mad. If a grown man... OK, he pushed him... it's a combat sport. You've got to be a little tougher. He did nothing wrong. Gable Steveson is probably the best wrestler in the world.
(Surgery)
26 days out, still walking with a cane... just now able to sit in this (gaming) chair
6-8 months recovery
The surgery was about as awful as I expected it to be. I got surgery on both of them on the same day. It was terrible.
(Iowa-PSU dual)
Exciting dual to watch; frustrating as a competitor
One of our fans threw a beer can at Starocci, that's frustrating for me
(Future)
Technically not eligible for next season yet, but I should be.
Plan on coaching one day, yes. Plan on winning a lot more in wrestling first.
Absolutely plan to wrestle in the Olympics. That's the goal.
Definitely plan on staying in Iowa City for training.
I'm going to try to always be a Hawk!
(Gable's recent match)
Why are people mad about how he wrestled; if a grown man runs me out of bounds, and I get mad. If a grown man... OK, he pushed him... it's a combat sport. You've got to be a little tougher. He did nothing wrong. Gable Steveson is probably the best wrestler in the world.
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