Sammy Sasso | The Bader Show (Ep. 438)

Sammy Sasso recently retired from college wrestling. He was a 2x NCAA runner up for Ohio State who suffered a gunshot wound in 2023. He made a comeback this season but wasn't able to get back to his prime form. 1:10 - Back in the wrestling room 2:30 - Progression from PT to wrestling 5:30 - The nerve damage was the toughest part 7:45 - Belief he will be back 10:25 - Getting back in the Buckeye line up 11:45 - Deciding to hang it up 13:38 - Freestyle in the future? 17:05 - Having good perspective 18:20 - Tough times 19:35 - Reflecting on time in the hospital 22:30 - NCAA Championships 24:10 - Watching Mendez win NCAAs 26:00 - Sasso wants to coach college 27:26 - Sasso’s coaching attributes 29:40 - Struggle and growth 32:12 - All time favorite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices