Meet the Spartans

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Seek excellence and truth instead of fame -John Prime
Courage is grace under pressure - Ernest Hemingway
Advocating "matside weigh-in" since 1997
"That's why they wrestle the matches"

TomM

Seek excellence and truth instead of fame -John Prime
Courage is grace under pressure - Ernest Hemingway
Advocating "matside weigh-in" since 1997
"That's why they wrestle the matches"

TomM

Seek excellence and truth instead of fame -John Prime
Courage is grace under pressure - Ernest Hemingway
Advocating "matside weigh-in" since 1997
"That's why they wrestle the matches"

TomM

Meet the Spartans: Jackson Renicker

Oct. 28, 2016
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan State wrestling team will feature a freshman each week in order to "Meet the Spartans" leading up to the 2016-17 season.

This week freshman Jackson Renicker (Brighton, Mich./Brighton High School) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions.

Why did you choose to wrestle at Michigan State?
I felt like it was going to be the best fit for me and a place where I could grow as a student and a wrestler.

What are you most excited about as you begin your Spartan wrestling career?
I'm very excited about the new staff members and being a part of a successful program.

When did you first start wrestling?
3rd grade

Favorite wrestling memory?
Winning a Division 1 Team State Title my junior year.

What's your major at Michigan State and why?
Special education because I believe everyone is capable of learning no matter the circumstances and I like connecting with kids.

Who has taught you the most about wrestling growing up?
My high school wrestling coach Tony Greathouse, who is a Spartan wrestling alum.

What superhero power would you have if you could choose one?
Super speed

Favorite Meal?
Steak and potatoes

Favorite TV show?
The Sopranos

Favorite thing to do besides wrestling?
I like to go fishing when I have time off of training.


http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/102816aab.html
Seek excellence and truth instead of fame -John Prime
Courage is grace under pressure - Ernest Hemingway
Advocating "matside weigh-in" since 1997
"That's why they wrestle the matches"