Thomas Gilman Opens Up About Iowa Bad Blood, How He Left Penn State And More

Extensive interview with Oklahoma State assistant wrestling coach Thomas Gilman. Gilman talks about everything from his transition to competing to coaching, relationships with Iowa and Penn State, and so much more.
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[@christianpyles1820]

An honor to interview Thomas Gilman. Hope you guys enjoy.

[@francostacy7675]

CP, I am sometimes your critic, but i take my hat off to you. You did a good job of allowing us to see the real Gilman

[@alovesupreme]

great job with this interview!

[@cindyfellers3657]

Nice Interview.

[@cgmach9395]

What an interview! You brought some great questions to the table.

[@ryannicholaswarner]

Great job

[@moondogspot1947]

Great Interview! I have slowly become a big fan Thomas Gilman. This guy get's it. I really think he is head coach material someday.

[@PJNSP-v8w]

Its amazing how much more of a calm and likeable person he became after leaving Iowa.

[@mixdoe2885]

or u just dont like iowa lol

[@PJNSP-v8w]

@mixdoe2885 nah. I like Iowa fine. I just recognize that Gilman's personality changed a ton after leaving.

[@W4114C3]

​@PJNSP-v8w what else changed? Age and maturity??? Maybe idk. Most of us aren't the humans we were at 18 vs 23+

[@cardcollector0385]

Thomas Gilman was a Premier College Wrestler and I believe he will be an amazing coach. Men like this are the reason why Wrestling will continue to flourish in the USA 🇺🇸 on every level from youth, to high school, college and Olympics. How can you not root for this man?! Lets go Gilman!

[@jpbernie72]

Gilman is so genuine.

[@marcusmarquez7869]

what an amazing interview. God bless you Thomas Gilman.

[@rossogden9920]

Isn't it a lot more important that god bless the millions of people around the World who die each year from starvation, disease, draught, pestilence, war, natural disasters, drugs, poverty, homelessness, etc. What are all of those millions doing wrong not to deserve god's blessing? Could it be that there is no god, and life is in large part luck?

[@MarcusSchumpert]

You gotta love Gilman. Just plain awesome.

[@vacalling]

Well rounded, thinks before he speaks, gentlemanly, humble, competitive, faithfulness, thank you Sir! Admirable qualities that guide him and my hope is that he instills and teaches those young men under him the same.

[@kipwonder2233]

Fascinating young man. His self-awareness is admirable. Humble. Awesome interview💪🏿

[@rayadams1681]

What a personality, You got to Love him.

[@Sean-p5c4j]

Really enjoyed this interview. Thank you for the content

[@DimMakTen]

Man Gilman is a mind. Theres not enough men like this around. Hats off to this Jedi Legend

[@MattSmith-rr8zg]

I love the perspective of TPG! A man of true honor. Great interview.

[@Jim-b3i]

Hated Gillman at Iowa then started listening to him and love the guy.

[@Paul45491]

Love listening to Thomas... so intellectual.

[@billybud9557]

Gilman is a great wrestler and is becoming a great coach. He knows wrestling, loves wrestling.....and that is what we need.

[@Sean-p5c4j]

I couldn’t agree more with Gilman, I think the coaching staff really seems to balance each other. I’m really enjoying the dynamic. I’m from Canada so I don’t have a team I cheer for, I just really enjoy great wrestling and people that are grateful for the opportunity to do so!

[@joeschmoe9251]

Huge fan of this guy! Solid guy, been cool watching him mature. I imagine he is and will be a fantastic coach and mentor.

[@ATT-02]

Classy guy!! Iam cheering for you guys!! 👏👏

[@GrecoReview]

Loved watching Gilman wrestle

[@jrd231]

This was a pretty endearing interview. When he was at Iowa he was certainly an abrasive competitor. I think he's grown a lot though and I really enjoyed this interview.

[@daneslayer2269]

Was fortunate to watch TG entire collegiate career as a Hawkeye, always brought ferocious intensity to every match, outstanding athlete & one of the greats to come out of Iowa. Class act & wish him a great coaching career.

[@wiggy5927]

I agree

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

It's great to see Gilman has reached a good place in his life. Happy for him, being a coach at such a top wrestling school. Good for him. Excellent interview, Christian 👌🏻

[@christianpyles1820]

Thanks!

[@idavidp2895]

One of my favorite wrestlers 💪

[@trekaychris6263]

Good interview. I enjoyed him as a competitor and I appreciate his points of view. He’s purely straight forward.

[@chubbydee1467]

this guy has always been a champion, never on the fence... the face of toughness

[@Double_deuce22]

Thank you for coming to Oklahoma State! Do not get me wrong I grew up watching (and wrestling) the Smith family and went to Cowboy wrestling camps; however it was time for a change. The transformative change is noticeable and welcomed. Go Pokes!

[@JS45678]

The Double Deuce as in Road House (1989)? If so, do you live life by 3 basic rules? 1. Never underestimate your opponent; Expect the unexpected 2. Take it outside; Never start anything inside the bar unless it's absolutely necessary. 3. Be nice. It’s nothing personal.

[@dinocollins720]

Another fantastic video! Thank you-

[@markfranks48]

I never knew Gillman off the Matt very good interview thanks

[@lukeboroda1580]

Best interview in the sport

[@williamoleary9330]

It should be in the past. He’s moved on and did some great things for himself and his family. I wish Thomas the best of luck.

[@viperboyjam1971]

Just because its in the past doesnt mean he cant speak in the reality of it. Forgive but dont forget.

[@williamoleary9330]

@@viperboyjam1971 Thomas is a man of God. If the Brands needed his help he’d be there for them in a second. Your hatred of Iowa is not his problem or his thing. He’s above this nonsense

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

​@@viperboyjam1971 Your comment is NONSENSE... My eyes rolled so hard, I could barely keep them in their sockets. Ridiculous comment. He was a scrappy young cat, looking to make a name for himself, and put on a show. And he did that just fine! He made duals with Iowa more exciting just for him being apart of them. YOU'VE GOT NOTHING TO "FORGET" 😂😂😂😂 The only thing you should forget is the nonsense you commented above 👍🏻

[@chancedull4187]

I love Gilman

[@brandonbabcock5826]

As a Hawkeye and Thomas Gilman fan I couldn't be happier for the man. God leads us to different places and true loyalty follows us wherever we may go.

[@rossogden9920]

God? 🤣

[@thepindoctors2522]

I love how expansive his world view is. He considers factors in life and the situations in it that most people never notice.

[@shogunjobu]

great young man

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

Very likable guy

[@garinforsberg7233]

Thomas Gilman will be a head coach at a program someday.

[@andrewmunoz9961]

Seems like he’s always helping wrestling. Big fan

[@zmriver3]

Thomas's perspective @20:29 is a powerful statement for every leader when you start a new season of life when entering any new profession, team, church, etc. We're not loyal to a brand or a prestigious image. We're loyal to morals, values, principles, and the soldiers I have in my trenches at the moment.

[@kidswrestlingtechniques]

He will be a great head coach at Nebraska next year.

[@leroyarmitage5142]

class act

[@chrisreetz4117]

It's really great to see so many Christians talk about their faith in the sport of wrestling

[@fatman1198]

No it isn’t.

[@shonuff3933]

Save it for church

[@daricklapaglia4337]

One of the toughest dudes i know

[@jwerdy5179]

It's always nice to hear Thomas Gilman talk about his father, Spencer Lee

[@matt6619]

People like you are why people hold a grudge against Iowa.

[@jwerdy5179]

So Gilman can say whatever he wants about Iowa, but Iowa fans can't make a joke in a youtube comment? I think people like you already had grudges long before I ever made a youtube comment

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

​@@jwerdy5179 Referring to a man as another man's "father" goes a little too far for me, but I get your point...

[@jwerdy5179]

@lexingtonconcord8751 It was a joke

[@WrestlingSNL]

This is incredible!

[@nobody-cl1xr]

TG is a real one

[@zmriver3]

What a powerful interview! Thomas shared great examples and biblical analogies to tell the YT audience what he's been through, his growth, and where he's at today as a person, wrestler, and coach. I have to watch this again to take it all in because his words are filled with wisdom for every person, no matter your career path.

[@jamisonaskew431]

Man took the initiative to spend time with the 3 best programs of all time. Who could say anything bad about someone who wants to learn from the best

[@averygaming8707]

W Thomas! Respect you even more

[@derekhouk8801]

Awesome Interview!! I appreciate Gilman's complacency

[@lsteele81ify]

Even when Gilman was a hawkeye and i hated him, i always loved how open and honest he is. You just feel like he holds nothing back and answers as truthfully and factually as he can.

[@billysilva6388]

Your spot on about making young men into real men!

[@mattfore6824]

Love his humility. Still tough as nails but clearly surrendered to God’s influence in his life.

[@WrestlingOranges]

I loved Gilman since his days at Skutt.

[@manuelmagana3245]

Thought it was WhistlingDiesel for a sec lmao 🤣

[@asasin650]

One of my favorite modern American wrestlers. I will admit i only started liking him once he was out of Iowa. He mellowed out! (still more intense than 99% of us)

[@JoeR0331]

Gilman has the secret sauce PSU has. Things are going to get interesting if he keeps this mentality with his kids.

[@PatrickORourke-yz3xn]

If you mean he is going to bring an unbroken string of top 3 recruiting classes in, then yeah.

[@michaelmeyers6241]

If the Secret Sauce is paying players before NIL was legal and being in the best High School Wrestling State Talent wise then yeah Gilman has psu's secret sauce.

[@JitneyGuy]

Dude never gave an interview in which he wasn’t completely honest.

[@Onheylo66]

Rooted against him when he was at Iowa. Rooted for him as a USA athlete. I can see why he found Jesus as I have cut weight to the point where I thought was dying. Many meals later I've ditched the lord, lol! He's really good for the wrestling world. Rooting for OSU to get to PSU level.

[@johnhenderson9048]

I’m an Iowa Homer and was a big Gilman supporter. I was bummed when he lost to Darion Cruz (stupid move on Gilman’s part) but stood in his corner. Gilman disrespected Doug Schwab, Brent Metcalf, and Kevin Dresser…..it was embarrassing but I stood by him. His comments at the Ok State dual were stupid but I stayed in his corner. I cheered him on when he ran the gauntlet and made made his first world team. He took shots at all the people who had his back at Penn State. Now he says they can shove it for all I care. “FU” Gilman…..good luck and good riddance.

[@PJNSP-v8w]

You were never a Gilman supporter. Youre an Iowa fanboy. You accepted all those things NOT because you supported Gilman. You accepted them because he was talking smack on behalf of Iowa.

[@shanemanning1289]

If Iowa was trash you wouldn’t be talking shit about em all the time! Iowa dominated 70’s,80’s,90’s and part of 2000’s and are constantly in top 3 every year and always will be. Just enjoy your time on top while you have it because believe it or not it will come to an end!!

[@natestakely1478]

I never did the mat shoes nor let my children. Cant stand statements or look at me's but fo sho I medically "retired" 40 something.

[@darcoln3208]

Gilman repping Ed Gallagher! Go Cowboys!

[@benjaminmoon4554]

I like Gilman. Guy has grown so much, especially in Jesus, as I see it. I would like to be like that.

[@Ifinkthere4iam]

Wild take that people should need to go through circumstances like world war 2 to be a man. Other than that awesome interview.

[@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf]

Hey Gilman... Oklahoma is NOT the South! LOL! It's the WEST! Granted, it's the Mid-West, but you're not in the South! LOL ! Great interview. Good luck coaching, and God bless!

[@billgadient8567]

So during the interview he tells Iowa to stick it, admits he threw shade at them and then says he's surprised when they didn't accept his olive branch ????? Maybe a little more to work on...

[@georgebaca9826]

He didn't open up. Just acknowledged there were problems at Iowa.

[@dylandwyer9901]

Dude cut so much weight he had to turn to god 😂

[@gmccloud]

We all know why Taylor picked you Gilman 💪🏼. Godspeed and BEAT PENN STATE at nationals 🤠

[@saljablo2767]

Sounds like he already wants out of Oklahoma.

[@learning.isnt.linear]

3:20 Bingo!

[@stephenmoist623]

GILMAN HAS A LOT OF DIRT ON IOWA ! LEAVING THERE CHANGED HIS LIFE IN A POSITIVE WAY !!!! HOPEFULLY BO BASSETT REALIZES IOWA WRESTLERS DO NOT IMPROVE AND THEY ARE NOT AN ELITE PROGRAM UNDER BRANDS !!!!

[@dagothodros641]

Brands is an elite coach. Let's see your world medals....

[@PatrickORourke-yz3xn]

You don't sound blissful, but your ignorance is certainly comprehensive. There is no dirt and the issues are common knowledge, personal, and represent a completely different person at the beginning of each stage in Thomas' life. What kind of person was Thomas as a high-school senior? You don't know, but you have an opinion you think everyone needs to hear. Also, your assessment of individual growth within programs is without merit and can not be supported. Maybe check out recruiting ranking compared to final NCAA position. You can be a homer and ignorant, but revealing it in an all caps post is not a burn on the well respected program at UI.

[@jwerdy5179]

Bud, Gilman lost his spot on the Olympic team last summer to an Iowa guy... He gets patted on the back a lot for betraying Iowa but imo he was better off staying. Spencer was the best partner Gilman could ever ask for, but instead of training with him, he ran from him, and tried to get better without him. It was a mistake. Gilman could have been an olympic champion if he stayed loyal to his people

[@saljablo2767]

He left when he saw Lee becoming the primary focus. It happens.

[@BrianG-vn8kw]

@@jwerdy5179 FYI Gilman is a world champ - Oslo 2021. Maybe get some info before trolling. Also he stated his high appreciation for Iowa, did you even listen to this?

[@richardrockie5475]

He’s grown a great deal. I think Penn State helped him with his maturity and mentality.

[@Bo_Lew]

FYI guys, Jesus probably never existed. Look up Richard Carrier, a historian who explains in full detail.

[@michaelmiller4777]

Spencer lee !!!!!

[@holdencawffle626]

This guy is a true pimp

[@tomsmith9011]

why so derogatory Bro? He's a saint!! Did you listen to this interview

[@holdencawffle626]

@tomsmith9011 it's an honour to be called a pimp

[@tomsmith9011]

@ I doubt he would agree if he is walking a christian life but if you meant it as a positive not too many would see it as positive

[@tomsmith9011]

Have not listened to Gilman in a few years but does seem to me he has matured. Good for him. Found God - praise Jesus! Humbled down a lot - praise Jesus!! Leading guys at PSU away from the toxicity at IA - praise Jesus! Jesus Saves! "humble yourself in the site of the Lord"!

[@wolfwilliams]

Pity the poor wrestlers who have to hear this god-and-sonny-Jesus crap everyday.

[@barrykee8876]

I'm sure that the wrestlers who have chosen to be in the program also knew what they were getting into and may have even decided to be in the program because of it. 2.5 -3.0 billion people in the world live their lives and make choices based on the very thing you have chosen to disparage.

[@Totalpartyhaus]

Iowa is trash

[@dagothodros641]

Brands brothers need to retire. Coaching staff there is teaching people how to not lose, not how to win big.

[@PatrickORourke-yz3xn]

How sad for you.