Meet the Spartans: Chase Saldate
11/6/2020 2:38:00 PM | Wrestling
Get to know one of the new Spartan wrestlers.
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State wrestling will feature a newcomer periodically throughout the preseason in order to "Meet the Spartans" leading up to the 2020-21 season.
This week freshman Chase Saldate (Gilroy, Calif. / Gilroy High School) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions.
1. Why did you choose to wrestle at Michigan State?Â
I chose to wrestle at Michigan State because I wanted to be part of a team that is quickly climbing the rankings along with having a great coaching staff.
2. What are you most excited about as you begin your Spartan wrestling career?
I'm most excited to show everybody just how good our team is.
3. When did you first start wrestling?Â
I started wrestling when I was 7-years-old.
4. Favorite wrestling memory?Â
My favorite wrestling memory was winning state my senior year. I had all my cousins and family there, and it was a good way to end my high school career.
5. What's your major at Michigan State and why?Â
My major is media and information. I chose this major because I'm a fan of social media and how people use it interact with each other.
6. Who has taught you the most about wrestling growing up?Â
Greg Varela and Daniel Cormier.
7. What superhero power would you have if you could choose one?Â
This is an easy one, definitely super speed!
8. Favorite meal?Â
My favorite meal is pancakes with lots of syrup.
9. Favorite TV show?Â
My all-time favorite TV show is The Flash, seasons 1-4.
10. Favorite thing to do besides wrestling?
My favorite thing to do is sleep, preferably 10-12 hours a day, but if I have enough sleep, then it's hang out with my friends.
Check Out CHASE SALDATE's Full Bio for More Information on the New Spartan!
This week freshman Chase Saldate (Gilroy, Calif. / Gilroy High School) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions.
1. Why did you choose to wrestle at Michigan State?Â
I chose to wrestle at Michigan State because I wanted to be part of a team that is quickly climbing the rankings along with having a great coaching staff.
2. What are you most excited about as you begin your Spartan wrestling career?
I'm most excited to show everybody just how good our team is.
3. When did you first start wrestling?Â
I started wrestling when I was 7-years-old.
4. Favorite wrestling memory?Â
My favorite wrestling memory was winning state my senior year. I had all my cousins and family there, and it was a good way to end my high school career.
5. What's your major at Michigan State and why?Â
My major is media and information. I chose this major because I'm a fan of social media and how people use it interact with each other.
6. Who has taught you the most about wrestling growing up?Â
Greg Varela and Daniel Cormier.
7. What superhero power would you have if you could choose one?Â
This is an easy one, definitely super speed!
8. Favorite meal?Â
My favorite meal is pancakes with lots of syrup.
9. Favorite TV show?Â
My all-time favorite TV show is The Flash, seasons 1-4.
10. Favorite thing to do besides wrestling?
My favorite thing to do is sleep, preferably 10-12 hours a day, but if I have enough sleep, then it's hang out with my friends.
Check Out CHASE SALDATE's Full Bio for More Information on the New Spartan!
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