Character Quote by Jordan Burroughs

“I have high expectations for myself - as an athlete, as a man, as an individual - and wrestling has helped me build a lot of character knowing that I have to remain humble but also fight complacency.” quote by Jordan Burroughs — Download Open image

“I have high expectations for myself - as an athlete, as a man, as an individual - and wrestling has helped me build a lot of character knowing that I have to remain humble but also fight complacency.”

Jordan Burroughs

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John Smith from Oklahoma State was the greatest American wrestler of all time.

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I love the sport of wrestling because it's a testament of your will and what you're capable of as a man.

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The worst thing for me would be going back to where I was - relative obscurity.

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I think Americans, as a nation and culture, once something is recognized for a week or two, people kind of forget about.

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