Jack Spates on 18 years at Oklahoma

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Uploaded by Mark Bader | February 15, 2011

Jack Spates has been the head coach at Oklahoma for 18 years and will be stepping down from the position at the end of this season. He leaves the program with a smile on his face and he talks with Mark and Joe from Flo about his experience at the University and some of the highs and lows that he has experienced along the way. Just because he is retiring from coaching doesn't mean he is retiring from life, he will keep himself busy and plans on being more involved in ministry as well as remaining connected with wrestling.

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11 comments

ReAlitT 2 years ago

When I 1st met Coach Spates he was then the Head Coach of Cornell. At that time I was an Alum who gave yr in an out to the Wrestling Program. Visiting the Campus I stopped in to watch a Practice, Coach Spates didn't give me but a moment to say hello and I was asked to leave. My donations ceased that yr and I didn't return to support the team until Rob Koll won me back over. Not a word like nice to see you--wish you can stay--but, or why not drop by at the end of Practice or see me in the office later..just a hello and goodbye...no way to treat a former Alum who was then giving some nice size donations to Cornell Wrestling. Rob Koll is 100% different. So, I think it was the lack of any sort of respect for a former wrestler and active fundraiser that gave me a sour feeling about the man/coach/person in Coach Spates.

Telling this story only makes you sound like an entitled, elitist, shallow man. You withdrew your support from these kids because during practice Spates did not say more than hello to you? What mommy and daddy didn't give out enough hugs that week?

LImarty 2 years ago

APPROACHABLE.....I remember him winning his Suffolk County Title- Always, gives his opinion and can agree to disagree.

was that reference to Martin or Marty ...Coach ??? LOL

Jimmy May 2 years ago

Jack Spates is a class act and man of God. Forget about all he's done for wrestling, he has done greater things in his example as a man. Job well done, Coach Spates!

Jimmy May
Head Wrestling Coach
Baker University

Ben Kjar 2 years ago

Great job Jack.....solid interview. You have done a lot for OU and the sport of wrestling! Thanks for your inspiration. Class act!

Doglist 2 years ago

Don't understand why some people don't like Jack spates. Seems like a class act and has built and maintained a solid program.

When I 1st met Coach Spates he was then the Head Coach of Cornell. At that time I was an Alum who gave yr in an out to the Wrestling Program. Visiting the Campus I stopped in to watch a Practice, Coach Spates didn't give me but a moment to say hello and I was asked to leave. My donations ceased that yr and I didn't return to support the team until Rob Koll won me back over. Not a word like nice to see you--wish you can stay--but, or why not drop by at the end of Practice or see me in the office later..just a hello and goodbye...no way to treat a former Alum who was then giving some nice size donations to Cornell Wrestling. Rob Koll is 100% different. So, I think it was the lack of any sort of respect for a former wrestler and active fundraiser that gave me a sour feeling about the man/coach/person in Coach Spates.

rickrado 2 years ago

A very different Man now than I knew at Cornell. Good for him.

2 years ago

Known Jack for 44 years. Miles apart now. He was always doing God's will. But, like he said: "eight years ago...etc..." He's figured it out. Ya got it right Derek. Never met ya but ya got it right.
God Bless ya...

? 2 years ago

Well... for one it's all rhetoric that comes out of his mouth.. all carefully scripted and P.C. DULLLLLLL

Doglist 2 years ago

Don't understand why some people don't like Jack spates. Seems like a class act and has built and maintained a solid program.

SSparks 2 years ago

Have never met or spoken to Coach Spates. Of all the interviews I have listened to this is one of my favorites. Good job guys!!

derek coombs 2 years ago

Coach Spates is a Man's Man. Hope I could be more like him as I gain experience. I gave him the shirt off my back, and would do anything for him. You can tell that everything he does is with integral purpose. Jack spates by way of God! Go Team!