Meet the Spartans: Jacob Spiess

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State wrestling will feature a newcomer weekly throughout the preseason in order to "Meet the Spartans" leading up to the 2019-20 season. This week, redshirt junior Jacob Spiess (Delta, Ohio / Delta High) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions.

1. Why did you choose to wrestle at Michigan State?

I chose Michigan State because the coaches are great and the program is becoming something special.

2. What are you most excited about as you begin your Spartan wrestling career?

I am most excited to put on the Spartan singlet and representing Michigan State University.

3. When did you first start wrestling?

I started wrestling when I was five years old.

4. What is your favorite wrestling memory?

My favorite wrestling memory was winning team state titles with my wrestling team in high school.

5. What are you majoring in at Michigan State and why?

I am majoring in communication because I want to sharpen up my social skills for the future.

6. Who has taught you the most about wrestling growing up?

My youth coach Mike Mattin. He brought me in the program and always had the best clinics around to help me become the best wrestler.

7. If you were a superhero, what would be your power and what would be your name?

My power would be Super Speed and my name would be 'SpeeDer'.

8. What is your favorite meal?

My favorite meal is steak and cheesy potatoes.

9. Favorite TV show?

My favorite TV show is Friday Night Lights.

10. Favorite thing to do besides wrestling?

I enjoy going fishing.

Prior to MSU: Prior to wrestling at Eastern Michigan from 2016-18, Spiess lettered all four years at Delta High School in Ohio under Anthony Carrizales...Compiled a 178-13 record during high school, including three individual state titles and four league championships...Chosen as team captain for wrestling team in 2016.

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