Meet the Spartans: Clay Smith
9/21/2017 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State wrestling will feature a freshman periodically throughout the preseason in order to "Meet the Spartans" leading up to the 2017-18 season.
This week freshman Clay Smith (Stafford, Virginia/Colonial Forge High School) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions.
1. Why did you choose to wrestle at Michigan State?
I have yet to reach my potential as a wrestler, and I believe MSU is the right place to do that.
2. What are you most excited about as you begin your Spartan wrestling career?
I am excited to compete at a high level and wrestle the best competition in the country.
3. When did you first start wrestling?
I started in first grade but quit shortly after. I restarted again in middle school.
4. Favorite wrestling memory?
My favorite wrestling memory was when I placed at The Beast of The East Tournament my senior year.
5. What's your major at Michigan State and why?
My major is undecided, because I want to explore my options and be open to all the academic opportunities that MSU has to offer.
6. Who has taught you the most about wrestling growing up?
My father has taught me the most about wrestling growing up. He was my first coach, and is still my biggest supporter. He has a tremendous wealth of knowledge regarding wrestling, and he knows way too many people in the small world of the sport.
7. What superhero power would you have if you could choose one?
I would want to be able to fly of course.
8. Favorite meal?
Ice cream
9. Favorite TV show?
Master of None
10. Favorite thing to do besides wrestling?
I like to make mix-tapes and read and write amazon reviews on stuff I did not buy.
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