Oklahoma State Wrestling head coach John Smith retires, INSTANT reaction

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2 ай бұрын

Oklahoma State head coach John Smith retired after over 32 years with the same wrestling program. Nick Kosko gives instant reaction to the coach's legendary career on and off the mat!
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@NickKosko59 2 ай бұрын

What’s your biggest takeaway from John Smith’s retirement?

@hopebobhartley3812 2 ай бұрын

Like your analysis

@dnaversa 2 ай бұрын

Lifelong Iowa fan here, but John Smith is still my wrestling idol. What a complete stud and credit to US wrestling. Sick fast, sick mean, tenacious and fearless winner. He’s our greatest wrestler. 💪🇺🇸

@gregorydryden7865 2 ай бұрын

anyone who love collegiate wrestling both love and have great respect for Iowa and Oklahoma state. both legendary programs. I lived in Oklahoma several years followed the program at OSU but I also love the Brands brothers and the heritage of Dan Gable that Iowa has. Iowa in my opinion is the best home advantage and passionate fans

@NickKosko59 2 ай бұрын

Very easy argument to make. John Smith has GOAT status for sure.

@KevinNelson-wk5vb Ай бұрын

Oklahoma State alum here. So proud of coach Smith, everything he accomplished, and how he represented OSU and USA. OSU has won more National Championships in wrestling than any other school. It is (was) what we were known for. But our last title was in 2006, and we have been losing our relevance. It galls me to see Penn State have the kind of dominance we used to take for granted. So, it is time for new blood in Stillwater.

@user-ln3xk1zf4h 2 ай бұрын

This man is an icon for our sport not just in the USA, but worldwide. What he did as an athlete and as a coach is commendable. I met him once in the 90’s and he was a down to earth, humble and willing to sign my wrestling t-shirt😂 I’ve always followed him and admired him, his accomplishments and all his career. Hope lives forever happy in his retired days. John Smith….a true American athlete and role model for the future👍🏽

@GNP999 2 ай бұрын

He was my hero growing up as a high school wrestler. He knew how to win. True legend

@williamoleary9330 2 ай бұрын

Just a huge fan of Coach Smith. We wish him and his family all the best and he will be sorely missed. The greatest wrestler the United States has ever had to date. Hopefully he will be broadcasting the 2024 Olympic Freestyle men’s matches. Just an awesome listen.

@danielfunk7769 2 ай бұрын

Kind of smelled this coming when Espo left and Coleman Scott came in.

@jessiebedlam6094 2 ай бұрын

One of the legends of the sport. Congratulations Coach Smith

@jopaog 2 ай бұрын

love john smith commentaries , he is really the best

@bilbobaggins7095 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info Nick

@vikinglobo2415 2 ай бұрын

The true GOAT of wrestling.

@gregorywilson9322 2 ай бұрын

He is certainly one of them...

@ralphiewigs2208 2 ай бұрын

No surprise...absolutely no surprise. Why would Coleman Scott give up the head coaching job at NC for an assistant coach position? He had to have been given assurances. I figured that if it wasn't this year, it would be next year. As far as retirement is concerned, I think John Smith is a really good wrestling commentator. His comments on the refereeing is always fun to hear.

@derek91362 2 ай бұрын

Was anyone surprised?

@cgmoran91 2 ай бұрын

It seemed like the writing on the wall when they brought Scott in. Thank you John Smith for all you have done for our sport.

@DCbell5 2 ай бұрын

I hate to see him go, been watching him since I was in high school. The greatest ever.

@martinezjames83 2 ай бұрын

Lets hope OSU gets back to winning

@robertwestover2125 2 ай бұрын

John Smith was a wrestling legend. I wish him well in the future!

@Vincentovich89 2 ай бұрын

Wonder what Hamiti is thinking. LOL.

@opaca512 2 ай бұрын

🙏

@hovertrout1 2 ай бұрын

Hamiti had to have known this otherwise he may transfer again lol

@eddolbowjr9929 2 ай бұрын

Michigan??

@JS45678 2 ай бұрын

If Oklahoma State truly wants to get atop college wrestling, they need to toss a GIANT bag of cash at David Taylor to Cowboy Up! 🤠

@danielfunk7769 2 ай бұрын

So Coleman Scott don’t do it for yah? You need David Taylor? You think the M2 just happened to built in Pa because David Taylor loves fly fishing with Joe Humphreys? Feel like Cael has an exit strategy and does not seem like a guy who hangs on too long. Beat the point record, has 2 4xer’s, these are strategic goals, feel like once he has done what he needs to do. David’s time will come.

@youarerightboss 2 ай бұрын

And Daton Fix will be back for his 30th red shirt senior season

@aldrob108 2 ай бұрын

It as clearly noticeable to me that Oklahoma State wrestlers were wrestling differently this year. They seemed to have much more life and spirit when they wrestled. I attribute that to the addition of Coleman Scott. Oklahoma State wrestling seemed to be in decline the past few years and when I’d watch the team wrestling it seemed to be a low energy and low spirited team. John had a great career and is one of USA’s wrestling all time greats. The timing is right and with Coleman as the head coach, I think you’ll see a program on the rise. He is a helluva coach.

@bilbobaggins7095 2 ай бұрын

Yes finally. Legend but he needed to go. Oklahoma can be great again