Senior World Championships preview/thread

[TheREALSpooner]

He’s not the head coach of the HWC. He’s the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Sorensen and Dennis are there as well as Beatty as they are the representatives of the HWC which is who Spencer wrestles for.

I don’t know if I really care that much whether he is there or not. But let’s not be ridiculous… He isn’t the head coach of the club, but he runs the club. It’s his.

Great job all around, any way. Thrilled to see Lee win gold.

 

[TheREALSpooner]

Spencer finished faster than Willie in the bedroom.

Same goes for me.

But not by much.

 

[Evashevsky58]

Spencer wrestles better without certain ligaments.

 

[Nashville_Hawk]

what the hell did i do!

I think it was just because you have a great sense of humor, my friend. Everyone is happy today!

 

[GableBeer]

 

[GableBeer]

 

[Nashville_Hawk]

Love seeing that emotion...shows you how much it means to him. What an amazing man!!!

 

[Nashville_Hawk]

Thanks brother!!

 

[VakAttack]

Trent Hidlay just got ****!ng robbed.

 

[SEWAHawk]

I’m sure the board is more informed than I am. But he can’t catch a break

 

[GableBeer]

Incredible interview from Spencer. Highly recommend watching it.

 

[dtripp26]

Well that just ruined my day!

 

[Corby2]

The last few months haven't been easy for Spencer but ACLs are for wussies. I knew it would come out once worlds was over. Spencer is one tough SOB

 

[Waukhawk]

What an absolute warrior! Couldn't be more happy for Spencer. Hate that Alger had to steal the spotlight from SL. Royce loves himself some Royce. Let Spencer shine in the spotlight by himself!

 

[Nashville_Hawk]

Incredible interview from Spencer. Highly recommend watching it.

Now that Spencer won I can go back to bed. LOL! Had to be awake to track the action!! What a great day to be an American, a Hawks fan, and a Spencer fan...out-fu**ing-standing!!

 

[IndianaHawk98]

LFG!!!!! SPENCER LEE!!

 

[VakAttack]

Lots of raw emotion and, btw for all of us(me included) looking to get rid of Tom, Spencer went out of his way to show his love for the staff and how hes always worried that because of his own frailities its going to be taken out on Iowa and the staff.

Beautiful and raw emotion from our boy.

 

[SEWAHawk]

What an interview. What a quote

“…everyone is blaming my coaches, the university of Iowa, and it’s just me, man. Something’s wrong with me”


What do you even say to that besides Damn

 

[A Fistful of Hawkeyes]

What an absolute warrior! Couldn't be more happy for Spencer. Hate that Alger had to steal the spotlight from SL. Royce loves himself some Royce. Let Spencer shine in the spotlight by himself!

If Spencer didn't like him then he wouldn't even be there or in that position.
Maybe I'm giving Royce too much credit, but I think he was trying to keep the moment light. He knew Spencer was emotion dumping and was attempting to keep him mentally in a good place.

And Royce saying, "you won it for both of us," isn't taking the spotlight. Royce got a world silver and it's always been a failure to him, just like Terry and the Olympics. It's his way of saying he can move on, that's how impactful it was for Royce. In that light I think it's a helluva compliment.

 

[GableBeer]

What a performance from team USA:
57kg: Spencer Lee GOLD
61kg: Marcus Blaze Bronze
65kg: Bo Bassett GOLD
70kg: Zain Retherford Bronze
79kg: Levi Haines GOLD
86kg: Kyle Dake GOLD
92kg: Trent Hidlay Silver (robbed)
97kg: Kyle Snyder GOLD
125kg: Wyatt Hendrickson Bronze
Team champions with 190 points and 5 gold medals.

 

[SASHmoney]

I’m willing to buy $1000+ of Spencer Lee world champion merch Chad and HWC!

 

[azchief32]

I was good until this.

 

[Corby2]

I was good until this.

He's emotional he will be back . He will rehab and keep going until 2028

 

[GableBeer]

He's emotional he will be back . He will rehab and keep going until 2028

Will he get surgery or just wrestle on it?

 

[VakAttack]

Will he get surgery or just wrestle on it?

Based on his interviews, thats undecided.

 

[Amo28]

Will he get surgery or just wrestle on it?

Should try different avenue this time. Get surgery right away and start working towards 2028.

 

[98lberEating2Lunches]

It's always great to see someone persevere through adversity and come out on top. I hope Spencer really takes time to enjoy the moment. Very happy for him. Whatever is next can wait.

 

[GableBeer]

"Torn ACL, don't f****** matter."

 

[blcoach80]

Spencer has drawn the short straw so ******* many times in his career and he just keeps getting it done. His mental toughness might be better than his wrestling, and that is remarkable honestly! Who else in the world could overcome what he has to accomplish what he has? I'm estatic for him and pissed about how unlucky he is at the same time. Thanks for being a Hawk and a World Champ as well. ACLs are for mortals, not Spencer Lee

 

[Mattski]

Unbelievable. What a win, what a journey.
I'll admit after his last performance at worlds I thought his window was closed.
What does he do, he goes and WINS WORLDS on a 4th torn ACL. Being in deep trouble in the semis and fighting for a pin when his opponent got greedy. Just flat out never giving up.
Congratulations Spencer, no one has ever deserved a win like this more than you do!

 

[Praguehawk]

What a performance from team USA:
57kg: Spencer Lee GOLD
61kg: Marcus Blaze Bronze
65kg: Bo Bassett GOLD
70kg: Zain Retherford Bronze
79kg: Levi Haines GOLD
86kg: Kyle Dake GOLD
92kg: Trent Hidlay Silver (robbed)
97kg: Kyle Snyder GOLD
125kg: Wyatt Hendrickson Bronze
Team champions with 190 points and 5 gold medals.

Anyone know if that is the best performance by a team historically? Has anyone else won both men’s and women’s?

 

[HawkeyeInOlathe]

How could have a torn ACL if you don’t have any ACLS left?

How can you be such a moran? ACL replacements take either a cadaver part or a patella tendon , etc. to replace the ACL. At that point, those are subject to Stress. How can you be so incompetent?

 

[GableBeer]

Anyone know if that is the best performance by a team historically? Has anyone else won both men’s and women’s?

First time winning both men's and women's in the same year.
It was 4 points shy of the team record 198 points in 2022.

 

[aije]

There should not have been any doubt before...
but this cements his legend.

 

[Corby2]

How can you be such a moran? ACL replacements take either a cadaver part or a patella tendon , etc. to replace the ACL. At that point, those are subject to Stress. How can you be so incompetent?

He's probably not in the medical field or knows anyone who's had it done

 

[Trakker]

what the hell did i do!

Very little, apparently

 

[lookleftgoright]

I am guessing he is going to go out on top and all it a career. What do you guys think?

 

[GableBeer]

I am guessing he is going to go out on top and all it a career. What do you guys think?

I don't think Spencer would call it a career this close to his ultimate goal the Olympics. If he wins in 28 I can see him retiring.

 

[Mattski]

Lots of raw emotion and, btw for all of us(me included) looking to get rid of Tom, Spencer went out of his way to show his love for the staff and how hes always worried that because of his own frailities its going to be taken out on Iowa and the staff.

Beautiful and raw emotion from our boy.

Spencer should rest assured nothing he's ever done or not done should be viewed negatively towards the coaches or program. Quite the opposite, he's been THE shining light of the program for the past decade.

 

[Mattski]

I am guessing he is going to go out on top and all it a career. What do you guys think?

While I wouldn't blame him one bit if he did, unless the medical staff advises otherwise I think he gives it one more go to try for Gold in '28. Either way he's a legend and always will be.