Oklahoma State University Athletics
Walker Clarke
September 04, 2008 | Cowboy Wrestling
2007-08 (Redshirt Year): Went 10-4 competing exclusively in open tournaments as a freshman ... Claimed one win by fall, two by major decision and one by technical fall ... Turned in runner-up finishes in the 184-pound bracket at both the Kaufman-Brand Open and the Roger Denker Open.
High School: Local product who attended Stillwater HS in Stillwater, Okla., where he was coached by Doug Chesbro ... Three-time Oklahoma state champion ... Four-time state semifinalist ... All-state selection in 2007 ... Strung together a 120-17 prep record ... Also competed for the football and baseball teams.
Personal: Walker Terrance Clarke was born Jan. 9, 1989 in Stillwater, Okla. ... Son of Bart and Lisa Clarke ... Has one sibling, Whitnie ... Undecided on a major.
Clarke Off The Mat
I chose to attend Oklahoma State because: I like the community and want to be a national champion.
If I would describe myself as a wrestler, I would say: I'm very aggressive.
If I were to describe myself as a person, I would say: I'm open-minded, easy-going and a hard worker.
I would describe John Smith: As being upstanding. There is not a better teacher of the sport. He can be intimidating.
My favorite thing about being in Stillwater is: It is home.
My favorite thing about being a wrestler at Oklahoma State is: You know you are the best.
If I was talking to someone who didn't know about wrestling and they asked me about the Oklahoma State wrestling program, I would say: It is the elite program in the country and is always in the running for the national championship. OSU has great tradition.
I have been told that I look like: Coach Smith and am built like Pat Smith.
If I could compete in any other sport besides wrestling, it would be: Baseball.
If I could trade places with anyone in the world for a day, it would be: Pudge Rodriguez.
The thing that inspires me when I compete is: The satisfaction and glory of winning.
The proudest moment of my life so far was: When my dad said he was proud of me after my freshman state championship.
When I'm not wrestling or in school, I enjoy: Hunting, fishing, going to the lake and cooking.
