• 2 years ago
iowa wrestling
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00:00 Rudy, when you hear him talking about dictating,
00:02 what are your thoughts on that, too?
00:05 Yeah, I mean, I agree with him.
00:07 You got to know what you want and go take it.
00:11 I mean, I think it's pretty simple.
00:13 I think that's what we should focus on,
00:14 just simplifying our wrestling and staying aware
00:18 and staying where we're good and getting to our positions
00:20 and go and take it.
00:23 Last week at the Luther Open, you go out a little bit.
00:26 How are you feeling right now, health-wise?
00:28 I'm great. Felt great today.
00:30 So on to the next.
00:31 You're probably one of the most experienced guys
00:33 back on this team.
00:34 With everything that's been happening,
00:35 how have you been able to keep that to the side
00:37 and not let all that stuff get in your way?
00:41 If I start worrying about other things
00:43 or stuff outside of my control, then I'm going to be spiraling,
00:47 so I just handle my own business.
00:50 It's a good point, though, because, yeah,
00:51 I am an older guy, and we need some leaders in a way
00:55 to go and dictate what we want, so that's a good point.
01:00 Real Woods, obviously, a good leader,
01:01 and there's many guys that are stepping up,
01:03 and just through the season, you'll see.
01:05 But I take that on myself.
01:08 You know, I want to take on that role
01:09 and just go and dictate my positions,
01:13 go and do the things I want to do.
01:14 That's the whole reason why I'm back for this year.
01:17 Falling short, not getting what I want, whatever,
01:21 no dwelling on yesterday.
01:23 It's gone, so moving forward, came back to take it,
01:29 take what I want, all or nothing.
01:31 So...
01:32 It's been a while, so how good did it feel
01:37 to be back in front of the home crowd?
01:39 Yeah, it's cool. It is. It's fun.
01:42 It's -- yeah.
01:45 I mean, I am an older guy.
01:47 Going back to that point, it's like it's a lot better
01:50 than working a 9-to-5, right?
01:53 So, yeah, no, it's cool.
01:55 It's great opportunities, and, you know,
01:57 I give all the glory to God and all the support.
02:01 I'm grateful for everything and just being healthy
02:03 and I'm in a good place right now, so moving forward.
02:08 I know you didn't get what he wanted today, Drake,
02:10 but how cool is it to have a couple four-dodge boys
02:13 leading off one-two punch for the Hawkeyes?
02:15 Oh, yeah, that one-two punch, it's serious,
02:16 and it's been a long time coming,
02:20 and we're going to have a lot of fun this year.
02:22 Looking forward to what's to come with that duo.
02:26 Oh, sorry. No, you're good.
02:27 No, I think you had over three minutes of riding time
02:29 and a pretty all-around performance on offense.
02:32 Would you say that you felt like that today,
02:34 or is there something you're looking to maybe improve
02:36 on heading into Iowa State?
02:38 Oh, yeah, I mean, just dictating
02:40 each and every position that comes,
02:42 giving up a lot of first takedowns,
02:44 so got to focus in and figure that adjustment out,
02:50 and then from there, just keep on rolling.
02:55 Being one of the older guys on the team,
02:56 what's it like to see some of the new faces
02:59 step in like Gabe, Kelly Endo, Franek, Victor,
03:04 and be successful here at home?
03:07 Yeah, it's awesome.
03:09 It's cool to have those younger guys
03:12 because, for me, I'm a big energy person,
03:14 and just even sitting in the back listening to Gabe
03:17 give his talk, it's like you can feel that energy.
03:19 It's real, and so going into practice each and every day,
03:22 you know, when they're bringing it like that,
03:24 it keeps your focus right.
03:25 I could easily tie my shoes a little slower and ride out,
03:29 but it's not ever been anything I've ever done.
03:33 You know, I know there's a lot of talk and stuff
03:35 about how people in their career,
03:36 and they start to wind down, and they see the ending,
03:39 and so they kind of just fade off,
03:40 but that's never what I've been about,
03:43 and so having that young energy in the room is awesome,
03:47 and it's a blessing, and excited to finish strong.
03:54 Taz, Gabe, we need you, buddy.
03:56 Great. Thanks, bro.
03:57 We're good. Thanks, Brody.