Right out of high school I never had the fear of getting beat, which is how most people lose.

Many of those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom have come through the wrestling ranks. We need to honor them and win this decision to have wrestling - the world's oldest sport - remain a part of the most prestigious athletic competition in the world, the Olympics.

Greatness in the mat is achieved through training that make you push to survive.

When my wrestlers got their hands raised, I jumped for joy.

More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride.

The easiest thing to do in the world is pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep.

I've never changed my life since I was 4 and went to the YMCA with a gym bag. I still have that philosophy. In fact, I still have that gym bag.