Can Anyone Stop Spencer Lee? | Iowa Wrestling | On the Mat

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[@nancybaker7278]

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[@dwaynedailey4655]

865 three-month f****** with this

[@magnumbrahms5339]

he got that psycho winning mentality like all the greats have, hope kid stays healthy so we can see his full potential.

[@resecclanners7287]

This didn’t age well

[@jomama969]

@@resecclanners7287 he’s already made his legacy regardless

[@mannypelton-vazquez3604]

@@resecclanners7287 what happened

[@tylerommen5452]

@@mannypelton-vazquez3604 gonna be wrestling this year with two torn acls

[@whyme8762]

@@tylerommen5452 💀

[@ebruner7779]

Marinelli: “The only way anyone beats Spencer is he gets hurt or slams a guy” Spencer: tears his ACL and still runs through the NCAA tournament. He really is something special.

[@gabrielludes1122]

"I'm wrestling with no ACLs but excuses are for wusses" Lee is insane man

[@genghiskhan7041]

Lee is a great wrestler, but it doesn't hurt that 125 was quite weak this year.

[@ebruner7779]

@@genghiskhan7041 Ivy League not competing certainly didn’t help, but a lot of it is just how it looks weak since Spencer is so much better than everyone else. Dylan Ragusin a true freshman for Michigan beat Darian Cruz in freestyle and didn’t even all-American this year.

[@genghiskhan7041]

@@ebruner7779 I call it "Joe Louis syndrome" because Joe was beating up everybody so bad that the press called his opponents the "Bum of the month club".

[@PrestonProductions1]

Not only did he do it without one ACL, but he did it without the second too. Doubly incredible feats.

[@JamesJessenfedden]

Kemerer. “He’s not just great. He’s better than great.” Real wordsmith.

[@owenhope1347]

You’d think being in college for 37 years would better his vocabulary

[@michaelmaloskyjr]

If you're going to critique his diction, at least quote him accurately: "He's not just a great wrestler...He's above great wrestler."

[@JamesJessenfedden]

@@michaelmaloskyjr That’s even worse than I thought.

[@michaelmaloskyjr]

@@JamesJessenfedden Nah, maybe "above worse."

[@JamesJessenfedden]

@@michaelmaloskyjr You sir, have a knack for this.

[@nikz9735]

2 parents who were basically Olympic level judokas... so dude is legit a genetic freak for grappling sports

[@thefives7ar]

Judos talent pool is laughable compared to amateur wrestling. Your average PA, NJ, OH, Cali state placewinner would take their best down at will.

[@buckleupteddy]

@@thefives7ar why are you like this

[@Handleunavailabl]

@@thefives7ar judo is more popular than wrestling worldwide...

[@jordanbabcock9349]

@@thefives7ar state your name and number of olympic or world medals/titles. Otherwise golfing is just knocking a ball in a hole and anybody can be Muhammad Ali.

[@twebb6704]

@@buckleupteddy It's just a desperate grab for attention by a nobody that will never be anything.

[@jordankartchner4090]

I just read a subreddit asking “what are books that you’ve read that leaves you thinking weeks after you’ve read them? What’s a book that impacted your life so much that you’ve never forgotten it?” Spencer might not be a book, but I tell you what he’s a wrestler that I think about weeks after he’s wrestled. He’s a wrestler that will never be forgotten.

[@pablodvsa7546]

If he ever releases a book, I'm the first one buying it.

[@tomjeff1743]

Seneca on the shortness of life.

[@broheme8922]

I think I'm gonna cry. Pump the brakes. He's a great wrestler, not the second coming.

[@tomjeff1743]

He'll need to line up behind cael, dan, jordan, etc.

[@travisbrown8678]

Wrestled with him at a camp. Feels like he’s 300lbs

[@blakessteam4800]

Why free style and Greco is so important. Teaches you about center of gravity and heavy hips.

[@outdooraddictionpa8218]

Yeah Hall is strong!

[@frankydoyle3248]

Keeping my hips heavy was the death of me

[@MinecraftSource]

That's one of the best ways to describe wrestling someone at this level.

[@caytonhopson3200]

damn...

[@stephen2865]

The medal hanging on the back of his door so whenever he closes it, he hears it bang and remembers the loss is one way to get motivated. Wow.

[@richardlong6097]

The family sacrifice is what has taken him to the next level. Great genes and 8 day a week work ethic makes a great combo. Then add parents willing to move around the country, fly around the world so their son can achieve his dreams. It's made him an unstoppable force. Great look into his life and career.

[@melvinbritton5822]

Gotta love those supportive parents

[@VicioRay]

Hes lucky his parents are rich

[@suanud6026]

@@VicioRay sure…. And maybe add the fact that his parents were willing to spar and grapple with Lee😭

[@Bronjames67]

He is strong but no one is unstoppable

[@Bronjames67]

@@VicioRay money is usually what makes kids week they have everything provided to them so they become vegetables who require tending and watering to grow this guy is cactus he become stronger

[@andressandoval9043]

Spencer Lee is a once in a generation talent! Best lightweight wrestler thus far. Can go down as the GOAT if he brings home an Olympic Gold 💯

[@andressandoval9043]

@Extoxico some of the best in the world can be beat at any point. But what makes Lee special is how he comes back from those loses. Can you tell me how many NCAA titles Rivera has?? I'll wait....

[@ebruner7779]

@Extoxico lol losing 3 times in a season as the returning champion and coming back to win NCAAs is the epitome of mental toughness. You can lose a close match and still be mentally tough.

[@jamest3552]

Without a doubt Cael Sanderson is the GOAT.

[@ebruner7779]

@@jamest3552 college wrestle goat easily, but Smith is probably the international GOAT

[@popscola2574]

Was cael as dominant in majors,techs,pins?

[@maximillion311]

If there was a wrestling video game Spencer Lee would be an unlockable character and his overall would be super high

[@christianmichaels6834]

It's gonna be a clean sweep for him this year

[@jethro1177]

I don’t see anyone challenging him in the big tens and ncaas

[@dubstepgamer04]

Unstoppable

[@L8_777]

@@jethro1177 where can I watch the tournament?

[@champrollodfj4013]

@@L8_777 the big ten network

[@dantesgambati9848]

@@champrollodfj4013 what channel in tv is that

[@noelmontanez7259]

Lee Motivates me so much because I’m 5’2 and think that I’m always in a disadvantage because of my height but then I look at Lee and say that I could be just like him. It doesn’t matter about height, it’s about heart, skill, and hard work.

[@jessiedoggie1]

Anyone who wrestles him spends his time trying to avoid getting pinned. Just getting teched is regarded as a win.

[@daw162]

It's like Steveson and Joseph said about Nickal in a conversation - 20% of the pins probably come from guys giving up on wrestling and trying to avoid it. But spencer is also like Nickal - the guys who wrestle head in and hard get pinned, too. And probably put in pain. Lee has an advantage - Nickal and Nolf tried to generate pins in a scramble, and had to bait guys in. Lee can get a guy in the tilt and control them and keep tilting and TF a match all from one takedown. The only power guy I can think of close was retherford (who could put a guy in a bow and arrow and turn, then let go, and then turn). Retherford is like Lee, too, in that everyone says he feels way too strong for a guy his size. Lee has (seems to me) more potential from his feet in international, but the shame of going away from folks style is these two guys are both hammers on the ground and few will get to see it after they're in college.

[@jhawksrule75]

So crazy, literally being a top 10 guy and making it past 2 minutes before being teched or pinned is sometimes considered an achievement. His dominance is almost incomprehensible.

[@andrewadams3111]

If he wrestled Mike Grey in NJ from 2000 to 2004, it would of been crazy to watch

[@andizzyJD12]

2 greatest things to ever happen for Iowa wrestling: Dan Gable and Spencer Lee.

[@tylerbrown8486]

Metcalf

[@Jordanthecool7]

Not Cael Sanderson?

[@kckcmctcrc]

Sanderson went to Iowa St and not Iowa.

[@kckcmctcrc]

Brands Brothers.

[@kengthor4801]

Love watching Spencer wrestle. Always waiting for new videos.

[@stevemoore6853]

This kid is just magic on the mats. I enjoy watching this kid do all the right things on the mats. I can't wait to see him represent the USA soon enough.

[@drip7384]

Love his mentality

[@headintheclouds6935]

Great wrestler even better dude. Not an Iowa fan but I hope he sweeps the nation

[@jasonstockman406]

It's almost like college wrestling is no big deal to him. He is actually so much bigger than college wrestling.

[@PC-qu7zk]

Well the olympics are coming up so

[@areshotrod6395]

@@PC-qu7zk 2 torn acls let's see how he does

[@deanodebo1380]

This guy is something special. What a great young man. ACL is no joke.

[@codmmigsgaming5202]

Bro what is a ACL

[@deanodebo1380]

@@codmmigsgaming5202 Ligament that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone, when it’s torn you have no knee stability. It’s crippling

[@winnipegartist]

@@codmmigsgaming5202 Anterior Cruciat Ligament. Severed mine in martial arts years ago. It is a brutal injury.

[@codmmigsgaming5202]

Holy moly bro I thought he was talking about the tournament at first but didn't sound right! But thx man God that is tuff

[@Cheesusrice69222]

Dude is a gangster. Gotta wait for 2024 to see him wrestle the olympics though I do see some world titles in the future

[@chaseblanton1457]

can’t believe they didn’t mention that it was NICK SURIANO that he beat his freshman year

[@aaronmaher8025]

right?? mentions losing to him in super 32 but fails to mention the "revenge" match?

[@tomjeff1743]

Was wondering that myself. Probably intentionally left it out. He beat Suriano decisively so maybe they are friends and didn't want to seem to rub it in.

[@cbrend22]

@@tomjeff1743 he beat Suriano at Super 32 the next yeat

[@codmmigsgaming5202]

Man ranking has never mattered to him its just about beating your opponent by a lot of points.

[@mprest10]

What a great athlete, and what a great mom and dad.

[@resecclanners7287]

I don’t know why, but I have watched this over 5 times, this is amazing for workouts like running on the treadmill

[@frankzappa951]

Why is it some human beings can tap into this inner strength, Will and determination especially at such a young age? Nothing but respect for these special kids.

[@1fastmex]

That’s amazing both parents high level grapplers.

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

Suriano and Spencer were supposed to wrestler for the ncaa title this year (in an ncaa finals rematch). Would of been nuts.

[@ptsdarren6223]

Loved this documentary. I've been a wrestling fan all my life. I've seen so many great wrestlers but I think that Spencer is now the best wrestler I've ever seen.

[@timwest6710]

Spencer Lee is Absolutely AMAZING and will bring the 🇺🇸 Gold one day

[@kevinjang8209]

I still thought that him running out to the Pokémon theme song was pretty cool

[@davidgdmz4551]

This is a spectacularly GREAT video, Highlights > the wisdom and leadership of his father, the huge influence of both his father AND MOTHER, plus we get to see the maturity of greatness in Tom Brands, the respect Tom gives to Cael Sanderson, the great admiration for Terry Brands, comments for DAN GABLE ! And just a truly nice kid - - off the mat. Just don't be on the mat against him !

[@DB-115]

Guy just pinned Foley in 24 seconds lol

[@theAman306]

If it wasnt for covid he would be a 4× national champ

[@Tyler_forte]

He has the opportunity to go next year as well, this is a free year with eligibility

[@cjb2836]

Still can be one, since every athlete this year gets another free year of eligibility

[@theAman306]

@@cjb2836 really heck yea glad they are letting them do that

[@jomama969]

@@theAman306 everyone does. AJ Ferrari has the potential to win 5 because of Covid.

[@victorventura1956]

Very nice documentary of Spencer Lee. Good luck with the Big Ten and NCAA championships this year.

[@GuamanianHarmonLoop]

I wish my parents encouraged me while growing up instead of criticizing my existence. I was told by my dad that I was stupid, undesirable and that I wouldn't amount to anything. One of his favorite jokes was that when God was handing out brains I thought He said rain so I said just a little. I lived a destructive life. I avoided relationships and I went out of my way to make a lot of people miserable. Looking back, I realize that I could have been incredibly successful. My dad was smart. He was a master mechanic with a photographic memory. He succeeded at whatever he set out to accomplish. My father passed away a couple of years ago and I can honestly say that I do love my dad. I don't understand why he couldn't encourage me and help me become successful in life. He never took responsibility for his actions and regretfully I promised myself that I would never have a family of my own or children because of the way he treated me. I didn't want him to be happy on my account. Dear fathers, Love your children. Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he grows older he will not abandon it. Proverbs 22:6

[@tannerroberts1114]

Welcome to the club.

[@RK4CHRIST]

Dang guys I hope yah are good now

[@kbjinx2273]

Daum

[@traveler-1997-1]

I feel for you

[@duanesmith5074]

My conformation verse

[@d45h69]

Nick and Spencer are iconic rivals

[@AWildShroom]

Spencer lee was in my bracket one time. He ended up falling down the stairs before our match and leaving the tournament. Sooooo technically I won..😂😂😂😂

[@alyssatrujillocookingshow2853]

He’s just getting started and he’s only getting better. As a freshman and sophomore you felt at times he could be beat. The last two years he is wrestling on a level above the rest.

[@robertknox7538]

13:45 my sound goes out and it’s not my phone. Anyone else have this happen?

[@shailengibson8584]

I got the same

[@julioochoa3571]

Saaaame

[@jackfolvig]

Same

[@warlocks69]

Sammeee

[@Calmdowndude]

Same thing

[@matttaylor8724]

What I love about Spencer Lee is that he is so hard to root against. I'm from PA and I root for him everytime he steps on the mat but it is amazing to see at Nationals the last 2 year, when he would win Penn State fans would give him a standing ovation. He is the only Iowa wrestler that I think the rest of the country loves to root for.

[@traysonwhitworth7950]

ive watched this so many times and im about to do it again.

[@albertalexander2347]

Thanks!. To both the BTN and the Lee family for sharing this video. I caught wind of Spencer after he won his first HS state title, and I instantly became a fan after watching him dominate the field. As an Okie State fan, I had my hopes.. but I think everyone knew he was going to be a Hawkeye. Can't wait for the Olympic team trials...

[@DaBrock6]

Not only is Spencer Lee is the best but his parents are thee most supportive parents ever. That's love

[@andrewadams3111]

Class act Spencer. You are a honor to watch wrestle, and you seem very humbly drive.

[@qhimicoasesino2989]

Awesome video into what Lee’s mind set and accomplishments have been up to this point. Thank you and hopefully he may accomplish his goals God willing.

[@abdullahgervin8973]

This is exactly why I don’t tell my kids that winning isn’t important. Because these are the kind of people they have to compete against. Go hard or go home. Much respect

[@Last_Tryy]

Big facts, no risk no rewards. All grit, heart, determination and the will to win.

[@FOUNDEDEARTHBROTHERS]

He made the right choice by choosing Terry! That was my coach at UTC for 3 years and he is the best. Wouldn't have traded that experience for any other school or coach. Great documentary to whoever put this together!

[@Bighomiehobbs]

His drive from such a young age is amazing.

[@sugamilk1957]

Bro the support from his parents 🔥

[@infowazz]

I really don't care about wrestling but this was worth watching. I wish i had 10% of his drive and ambition. Its amazing he is still in college and has his won special.

[@mtrz16]

This is my favorite video of 2021 so far!

[@uri_1199]

is there no audio around 4:30 ?

[@vincentmitchell1237]

I've been a fan from his jr days. And I'm not ashamed to say he's one of my heroes, and I'm 55yrs old. My son's a born and bread PA. Wrestler around the same age, shoulder injuries held him back. Wrestling in D-2 and having to qualify down in Bethlehem D-11 area with injuries not good. Anyone from Pa. Can attest to. It's just different here!!

[@frankbenitez946]

i when to Mich. to watch the big ten championship his freshman year, i went for friends , family, wrestling, Snyder, Olympics ,and the state of Mich. i pray for there best.

[@frankbenitez946]

am his fan after he took the ncaa.

[@ianmancuso7244]

dude sagertown PA is in my district that’s crazy! i go to youngsville middle highschool in district 10

[@Martin1987.]

Unbelievable kid is a beast!!! Huge win 3rd national championship torn acl in both knees. He used to go to my high school growing up wrestle for Saegertown Panthers in PA.

[@lennysims1]

I spent a morning working with Larry Lee filling and placing sand bags down in Czech Village his first week in town. An awesome guy and I know where Spencer gets his work ethic from. He told me he did not even tell Spencer he was taking the job at Coe College until he decided where he was going to wrestle in college.

[@Cheesusrice69222]

Lol Terry climbing on that guy

[@StarSpliter]

That was so funny. Straight started using his as a ladder

[@asAbsolute]

2:21 were cameras really that bad in 2010? Looks like they added a filter to make it seem like a home video.

[@bentnosewp]

Resolution wise. Yes

[@jearelleno11]

Good luck young Man look forward to seeing how big and bright your future is !

[@williamoleary9330]

He’s the best lower weight guy I’ve ever seen. And by far.

[@luke8903]

“If I want to be a world champion I can’t lose here”🙌

[@langdonowen161]

Would love to see this dude in the octagon

[@aaronchavez7076]

Way to go Spencer!!! I think getting some more international matches before the Olympics is always good experience . The Dagestan and even Cuba wrestlers are no joke! Good luck Spencer team USA all the way!!!

[@stephenoni2019]

I feel like he fits so well with the Brands brothers!

[@daskook2656]

Got to love PA wrestling, it's some of the best in the US.

[@schumpert327]

Spencer Freakin Lee Rules

[@JabbinJoel_Sc33p0]

the thomasello match was a horrific eye opener for me as i had wrestled him my sophemore year and the dude was so strong it was unreal

[@Jaredwrestles]

20:00 did they call that a pin?

[@davemac9087]

The fact that he threw his second place medal away shows what kind of competitor he really is deep down inside.

[@trevnthetractorguy4259]

i live like 40 minutes away from Spencer's hometown and i want to meet him more then anything

[@MrAnderson234]

I've seen spencer wrestle for a while. I would be at a wrestling tournament and he was much younger, known for always winning.

[@JasonSantos21]

oh my god i can't wait for season

[@ScissorVixens]

Remarkable wrestler and career! As a former Pennsylvania wrestler myself and Penn State fan...my only question for Spenser is WHY Iowa over Penn Sate!????? I mean...if you are choosing between the two schools based on the accomplishments of the head coach...uh...both coaches are phenomenal but I think an Olympic gold medal beats a bronze. But...if you can only choose between two schools (despite being able to go to any school you wanted)...those were definitely your best choices. And I don't think any coach could push you to be better...that is already part of who you are.

[@Qaraj.]

Greatest of all time and I ain’t scared to say it.

[@davidgantz9378]

There is a new savage opponent and is the only one that is direct threat to Lee. His name is ; Two Knees

[@fatmanjonestv7143]

He’s so dominant that him losing to Austin desanto (an all-American and one of the best 133’s in the country) at the state championship is “the upset of the century” haha that’s crazy. Dudes a 🐐

[@JLWyatt]

Here's another layer of context.... It took the #4 ranked 126 high schooler in the country, a bad knee, and last second takedown to be "upset of the century " That's how dominant Lee was/is

[@tomjeff1743]

didn't realize Suriano beat Lee at super32. Both incredibly tough and hardworking antagonists. Notice Kyle Bierdumpfel in the bracket. Also a very tough Jersey wrestler.

[@cbrend22]

Lee was an 8th grader, he beat Suriano the next year.

[@tomjeff1743]

@@cbrend22 that is incredibly impressive. He is truly a phenom. I hope he can get surgery to fix his knees.

[@yourdaddy6030]

Noticed Pletcher in the bracket as well.

[@pdan2897]

Allow me to answer your question without having viewed the video: Q: Can anyone stop Spencer Lee? A: Not without nuclear assistance.

[@cjb2836]

So that's how the russian plan to beat him

[@pdan2897]

@@cjb2836 Not sure even that will get it done 😂

[@NotRacistIRL]

I believe that Ramos guy from Purdue might be able to take him. He has a wicked cement mixer.

[@randallarmstrong1840]

Spencer is a monster. Most unstoppable on top than I’ve ever seen. Go Pokes!!! 😬

[@isaiahgreen4508]

It’s crazy that he is 5’3

[@dylanb2086]

What a stud - though part of me wonders if he may be too tough for his own good - wrestling through acl issues repeatedly and the injuries recurring now. - whereas burroughs taylor etc seemed to fully recover

[@rockridgefarms]

wow good story! thx from a dan gable fan from wisconsin

[@Mikecaserta]

"He's not just a great wrestler, he's.. he's above great wrestler" -Michael Kemerer

[@krisschweer]

Where can I find the tshirt that Marinelli is wearing? I want to purchase one.

[@matthanf6126]

Go for it bro. I was born in Iowa. We would be the same weight class! GO HAWKS! 😎👊

[@robhill6226]

this has potential to be an awesome movie..

[@andizzyJD12]

“I want you to know I wouldn’t do a thing differently.”

[@pnzrldr]

I will be interested to see how his career wraps up. Gable, Brands, Sanderson - amazing wrestlers, now amazing coaches. This didn't focus much on his leadership on the Iowa team, other than the comments from Marinelli. I will be watching to see if someone so personally intense can bring other wrestlers to a higher level as a coach, or if he will simply be unable to relate to those who aren't as driven as him - which is pretty much everyone.

[@matthewhorizon6050]

Great video. Thank you

[@Thatguy-yf5ue]

Outstanding!

[@redbull9554]

I love this video!

[@LiquidLuke]

That was fantastic.

[@Chronas264]

My dad got trained by this guy!

[@vidzz7397]

I like the Iowa Hawkeyes and he’s my favorite wrestling player

[@mikevigil3677]

When a GREAT Wrestler wins a match they just get up and walk away no celebration no taunting just the VICTORY WALK.....

[@dylanrepetto2447]

People be joking about being built different this man is really built different

[@SchusterFishes]

This got me hype

[@edgewizz862]

I don't know too much about wrestling but I had video of some Indian wrestler named Bajarang Punia in my recommended so now I'm down wrestling rabbit hole watching lots of wrestling vids lol. Pretty cool stuff.