By Tanya Garcia | Lansing News Wire
Lansing New Wire had a chance to catch up with Jeremiah Hobbs, Haslett High’s freshmen wrestler in the heavy weight pound division. Here is what he had to say about his wrestling experience in Meet the Vikings Q&A:
Q: What inspired you to start wrestling?
A: My cousin
Q: Who has been your biggest influence in wrestling?
A: My cousin
Q: What do you love most about wrestling?
A: Wining
Q: What does a typical week of training look like for you?
A: Conditioning
Q: What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced in wrestling?
A: Conditioning
Q: Can you describe your first match? How did you feel?
A: Felt good because I won it.
Q: What has been your proudest moment in wrestling so far?
A: Winning 10 matches in a row.
Q: How does it feel to be back with the team this season, what are your individual and team expectations?
A: Idk this is my first year with this team but my expectations are to win some tournament.
Q: How has being a student-athlete helped you grow as a person?
A: More healthy and eating better.
Q: What does it mean to you to represent your school as a student-athlete?
A: To be a good example
Q: What lessons have you learned through wrestling that apply to your life outside the sport?
A: Learning how to cut and eat better
Q: How would you describe the strengths and overall dynamic of your wrestling team?
A: Probably that there fast but big
Q: What’s your coach’s name and share one piece of advice from your coach that has stuck with you?
A: Coach p stand up
Q: What’s one thing you admire most about your coach’s leadership style?
A: The way he teaches the technique and he take the fact that I’m big
Q: What advice would you give to others who want to start wrestling?
A: Learn one move and stick to it
Q: What’s your signature wrestling move, and does it have a cool name?
A: Sprawling
Q: Have you ever had a match where something hilarious or unexpected happened? What was it?
A: One of my team mates first time wrestling he cradle someone
Q: If your team had a karaoke night, who would steal the show, and what song would they sing?
A: Vershawn idk what song
Q: If you could wrestle any celebrity, who would it be, and why?
A: Brock lesnar
Q: If wrestling had walkout music like boxing or MMA, what would your theme song be?
A: Baby Kia
Q: What is your favorite classroom subject?
A: Ela
Q: What is your dream school/university?
A: Penn State
Q: What is your favorite place to go eat?
A: I don’t go out to eat much.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: Home
Q: What’s a hobby or activity you enjoy outside of sports?
A: Gaming