Spencer Lee interview on “Talkin’ Hawks”

[1032004]

Interesting interview, although nothing really new that I noticed.

One thing I found interesting was I’m not sure I’ve seen it confirmed that DeSanto was kicked off the team at Drexel, but Spencer does say that here.  Says he might be his best friend.

Contract with HWC is through 2028.  Said he liked coaching at the Soldier Salute but wouldn’t commit to coaching when he’s done wrestling.  No Ferrari questions

 

[de4856]

Well I hope that Spencer is healthy and ready to go for the Trials in April. I think that this might be his best chance to make an Olympic team. 

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

2028: the Brands retire and Spencer retires from competition and into the HC role for the Hawks

[lightweight]

Thanks to the OP for posting this.  Even though I watched Spencer Lee wrestle here in high school in the WPIAL, and thought I knew his story, but there were definitely some details in this interview that were new to me.  Plus, he comes across as an intelligent guy who knows what he is about.  Great interview.  

I'm always impressed by people who can totally dedicate themselves to something, it doesn't have to be wrestling, it could be music or something else, but that drive to continually put the work in in practice and training is remarkable. 

 

[buckshot]

On 1/11/2024 at 2:27 PM, Jimmy Cinnabon said:

2028: the Brands retire and Spencer retires from competition and into the HC role for the Hawks

If he takes over it will kill the sport. Every opponent of an Iowa wrestler will be expected to forfeit out of respect to his greatness. 

[headshuck]

Great interview. Nice to get the inside story on DeSanto.

[ionel]

Spencer retires from wrestling becomes head Iowa coach, Caitlin becomes Iowa AD, they get married have little goatlets and Jimmy retires from the forum ... all live happily ever after.

Can we now get some Friday night wrestling!  Not sure can wait another two hours.

 

[1032004]

7 minutes ago, ionel said:

Spencer retires from wrestling becomes head Iowa coach, Caitlin becomes Iowa AD, they get married have little goatlets and Jimmy retires from the forum ... all live happily ever after.

Can we now get some Friday night wrestling!  Not sure can wait another two hours.

 

Hmm.  Spencer did used to have a girlfriend that was over 6’ I think right?

[flyingcement]

4 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

Hmm.  Spencer did used to have a girlfriend that was over 6’ I think right?

That was Lucas Byrd unless there are more of these situations that I was aware of

[FanOfPurdueWrestling]

On 1/11/2024 at 2:23 PM, de4856 said:

Well I hope that Spencer is healthy and ready to go for the Trials in April. I think that this might be his best chance to make an Olympic team. 

Yep- a lot can happen in 4 years so any delay hurts the chances I assume. 

[1032004]

31 minutes ago, flyingcement said:

That was Lucas Byrd unless there are more of these situations that I was aware of

Apparently Spencer’s ex-girlfriend was “only” 5’10”

https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/1248351/21-questions-with-ncaa-champ-spencer-lee

 

[MPhillips]

1 hour ago, ionel said:

Not sure can wait another two hours.

OSU Buckeyes at seven EST

[ionel]

4 minutes ago, MPhillips said:

OSU Buckeyes at seven EST

OSU wrestles Pitt at 7 est.

Don't know where you bought your TV guide from.  

Edited January 12, 2024 by ionel