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

If you want to train and work hard 3 months out of the year, well, then, UNI is a great place to go. If you want to bust your tail 6 months out of the year, you should be very happy at ISU. But if you want to train and develop into a champion 12 months out of the year, then Iowa is the place for you.

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

Determination is the strength needed to succeed.

I never won anything by myself. I was always strong because of help that gave me extra strength to win.

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.