You don't really measure the year until the whole year is done. I'm sure there are some concerned people, including the coaches right now.

I’m a big believer in starting with high standards and raising them. We make progress only when we push ourselves to the highest level. If we don’t progress, we backslide into bad habits, laziness and poor attitude.

When I'd get tired and want to stop, I'd wonder what my next opponent was doing. I'd wonder if he was still working out. I'd tried to visualize him. When I could see him working, I'd start pushing myself. When I could see him in the shower, I'd push myself harder.

I went to college. I had a double major in biology and physical education, but my major was wrestling.

Always remember the pain of defeat, and never let it happen again.

I'm delighted to be back in coaching. Our goal is to put Iowa wrestling back on top, and I want to do everything I can to make it happen.

Wrestlers are a little more dedicated than, and are different from, the other people, which may be strange.