Meet the Spartans: Garrett Pepple

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 senior Garrett Pepple (Angola, Ind./East Noble/Indiana) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions.

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

I chose Michigan State because it's a five star school academically and athletically.

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

I am most excited for the chance to compete for another college in my last year of eligibility. Fresh start and a new ending!

3. When did you first start wrestling?

I started wrestling in sixth grade.

4. What is your favorite wrestling memory?

My favorite wrestling memory was capping my senior year of high school with an undefeated record and a state championship.

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

I am majoring in sport coaching and leadership.

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

My coaches and my dad have taught me the most about wrestling, both in different ways.

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

My power would be being able to fly and my name would be G-PEP.

8. What is your favorite meal?

My favorite meal is Pizza King pizza.

9. Favorite TV show?

My favorite TV show is Big Brother.

10. Favorite thing to do besides wrestling?

I enjoy playing Fortnite and hanging out with friends.

BEFORE MSU: Wrestled at Indiana University from 2015-19.. Compiled a 36-43 overall record with 15 dual wins during his time at Indiana.

PREP: Wrestled under Keith Hoffer at East Noble....Lettered all four years of high school (2011-15)...Elected captain for junior and senior seasons..Was a two-time State champion and two-time runner-up... Finished high school career 130-4, including a perfect 46-0 record his senior season...2015 Dave Schultz Excellence Award Winner at Indiana...Fargo Freestyle All-American...Recorded a fourth place finish at 2014 Super 32.

PERSONAL: Born April 17, 1997...Son on Brett and Windy Pepple....Majoring in sport coaching and leadership.

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