1032004 1,454 Report post Posted April 13 Available without a subscription. https://www.flowrestling.org/films?playing=7666550 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Now 17 Report post Posted April 13 Fantastic film. Didn't know much about Gillespie before watching. Let's hope the story continues to have a happy ending. It's a lifelong battle. Respect. 1 Waxpacks reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWrestling 432 Report post Posted April 13 It was well made. I thought it would be some generic anti-drug film, but it was actually well done. Worth a watch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSU158 2,012 Report post Posted April 13 It just goes to show fans how many variables there are that could help or hinder a DI wrestler's success. You see someone win one and then come up with a laundry list of reasons why they don't win again. How many on here had even the slightest clue this was going on? How many close to the program knew? Hell, how many inside the program knew? The other thing that is awesome is how the addictive personality nearly wrecked him, but that same personality is what saved him. Focus, in the right direction. is an amazing tool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletcher 1,100 Report post Posted April 13 I enjoyed it. Gillespie came across as a very likeable guy. But...how the heck did he make weight week after week if he was drinking that many beers every night? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konquest 155 Report post Posted April 13 9 minutes ago, Fletcher said: I enjoyed it. Gillespie came across as a very likeable guy. But...how the heck did he make weight week after week if he was drinking that many beers every night? Working out multiple times a day, and being strung out on huge amounts of amphetamines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletcher 1,100 Report post Posted April 14 22 hours ago, Konquest said: Working out multiple times a day, and being strung out on huge amounts of amphetamines. All college wrestlers work out multiple times per day but still struggle with making weight. You might be on to something with the amphetamines though - probably jacks up your metabolism and suppresses appetite too. Scary that it started with a legal script for ADD medication. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scribe 1,838 Report post Posted April 15 That was really well done. What a train wreck Gillespie was living while at the top of the sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinnum 840 Report post Posted April 15 I really liked they mentioned how a ton of programs stopped recruiting him because there were rumors that despite his talent and accomplishments he may not be living his life the way he needed to succeed long term. Helps show kids how important it is if you want programs to be interested in you. Also great to remind people how many talented athletes don’t reach their potential due to decisions they make. A lot of athletes—like him—are successful in spite of the decisions they made. It doesn’t mean it didn’t negatively impact their performance. 1 costilowcp reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1032004 1,454 Report post Posted April 16 I thought it was well done as well. I think Flynn comes off pretty well and clearly cared about Gillespie, but it did make me wonder how much Flynn knew about his issues and if he could have done anything differently. I guess he kinda alluded to the fact that wrestling gave him a purpose and he got worse when his college career was over, so maybe suspending him or something might’ve made it worse? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
