Fletcher 1,131 Report post Posted September 18, 2018 Iowa fans who have been able to watch practices - does DeSanto let Lee work out with him? If so, has Lee been able to close the gap at all since losing to him in 2017? (heh-heh-heh) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 1,429 Report post Posted September 18, 2018 There are posts on rivals saying murin and desanto have been rolling around quite a bit. Didnt see any comments on a lee/desanto practice match up. I imagine Lee spends most of his time with brands, gilman and clark though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Housebuye 2,456 Report post Posted September 18, 2018 Everything we've heard about Desanto suggests he wants to train with the best. I'm sure he and Lee practice together often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de4856 379 Report post Posted September 18, 2018 Well I understand that practices are open at Carver Hawkeye. It would be nice if someone could go there and watch the goings on, and give out some details. But even so, I have to believe that all these guys are all wrestling each other. I mean if your DeSanto, wouldn't you want to roll with Clark, Gilman and Lee, every chance you could get? I mean all three of those guys are hammers, and the best way to get better is to grab hold of these guys and go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmm53 624 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Can DeSanto get off bottom? He gets ridden from here to eternity, and Lee likely won't ever let him find his two upright legs in a match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 1,429 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 In a match maybe, but I'm sure he tries to help him as he can in practice. Hopefully desanto is the type that can take a beating in the practice room without flipping out like he did vs micic. I'm really hoping tom and Terry help that kid fix his glaring issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vhsalum 43 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Lee kills everyone in the room. That includes Gilman and Clark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Housebuye 2,456 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Lee kills everyone in the room. That includes Gilman and Clark.Gilman too? I know he kills Clark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestlingphish 1,037 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Gilman has said that “If you want to be humbled. Grab Spencer Lee because that guy will humble you real quick.†Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoStNuMbEr 320 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Gilman has said that “If you want to be humbled. Grab Spencer Lee because that guy will humble you real quick.†Is there a source for this? Also for people saying he beats Clark and Gilman, is that based on live observation in practice? Not saying these things aren't true, but we have a tendency towards hearsay in the wrestling community. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Housebuye 2,456 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Is there a source for this? Also for people saying he beats Clark and Gilman, is that based on live observation in practice? Not saying these things aren't true, but we have a tendency towards hearsay in the wrestling community.Guys who attended Iowa’s open practice last week said Spencer was beating Clark in the room and Clark was getting frustrated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unbiased 516 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 What does Cory Clark's shoulder have to say about this? 1 Witherman reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnklePicker 649 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Is there a source for this? Also for people saying he beats Clark and Gilman, is that based on live observation in practice? Not saying these things aren't true, but we have a tendency towards hearsay in the wrestling community. The source is Gilman himself. 1 Coach_J reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTG119 820 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Spencer Freakin' Lee 1 treep2000 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Housebuye 2,456 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 The source is Gilman himself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07OqIgtDwwI Footage or an eye witness is needed. ThIs doesn’t mean anything. I think Spencer beats him, but this video just shows a teammate praising his teammate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iGranby 221 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) I dont find it hard to believe at all that Lee beats Clark regularly. Also wouldnt find it hard to believe at all that he goes back and forth with Gilman, maybe he even wins more than he loses. Until I see him mop up Gilman I cant believe that it happens "regularly". Lee is on another planet than most of the D1 landscape, but Gilman is a senior level world runner-up, and consistently looks like a top 3 guy. Just my opinion though. Edited September 20, 2018 by iGranby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steamboat_charlie 727 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 Gilman is a senior level world runner-up, and consistently looks like a top 3 guy. He's looked OK recently, but he's had a number of very close matches with unranked opponents, as well as taking I think 5 losses this year? Hard to lose that many matches and still be considered top 3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iGranby 221 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 He's looked OK recently, but he's had a number of very close matches with unranked opponents, as well as taking I think 5 losses this year? Hard to lose that many matches and still be considered top 3. I gotcha - better way to put is probably that in my opinion he is a top 3 guy in the world. I can see why you'd say he doesn't look the part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
restlefan 8 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) Spencer Lee doesn't look physically imposing but he must be a lot stronger than he looks. I've heard on forums Gilman is really strong for his size. Does anyone know strength wise how Lee compares to Gilman? Edited September 20, 2018 by restlefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 1,429 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 Gilman is pretty jacked and definitely looks pretty imposing for a "little guy". I'm interested to see if Lee has put more muscle on his frame from last year. Not surprised to hear he is beating clark one bit. I dont think many scrambler type guys will end up scoring much vs lee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle26 606 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 I agree that Gilman's comment doesn't mean Lee beats him in a match. I think it means he scores points on him in the room, but I'm sure Gilman gets his share too... not sure who would get the most at this point though. I think it would be a humbling experience for a senior world medalist to be taken down by a college freshman even once. So we dont really know who gets the better of who from that comment. 1 Housebuye reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle26 606 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 Also, to comment on the OP, I think from what we know about DeSanto, he does not take losing well. I am sure Desanto would want to wrestle Lee, but can imagine the coaches may have had to separate him from Lee because he probably loses his cool after getting beaten down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 2,108 Report post Posted September 21, 2018 Can DeSanto get off bottom? He gets ridden from here to eternity, and Lee likely won't ever let him find his two upright legs in a match. Maybe the only thing he gets from practice when Lee is on top is learning how not to get turned? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 2,108 Report post Posted September 21, 2018 Lee kills everyone in the room. That includes Gilman and Clark. Don't forget Stoll. And Brands. Both at the same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestlingphish 1,037 Report post Posted September 21, 2018 Trying to make it work so I can get to Iowa City for practice tomorrow at 10 AM. If I make it I’ll post my thoughts (hopefully before I start having too much fun tailgating). 2 stonerd7 and Buckxell reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
