TEMPE, Ariz. – As we prepare to start our 2018-19 season next month, this week we'll be re-introducing you to our returning Pac-12 individual champions.
We have seven returning Pac-12 titlists (Josh Shields, Tanner Hall, Zahid Valencia, Josh Maruca, Anthony Valencia, Kordell Norfleet, and Christian Pagdilao) while Ryan Millhof also won a Big 12 Championship while at Oklahoma.
Today, get to know Pac-12 Champion (2017) Josh Maruca (149 lbs), a redshirt junior business major from Murrysville, Pa.
Q: What's your favorite place to eat in Tempe?
A: Pancheros
Q: What's your favorite ASU team to support, other than wrestling?
A: Women's lacrosse
Q: What type of music does your pregame playlist consist of?
A: 80's Rock
Q: Are you superstitious? If so, what's the most ridiculous thing you do?
A: I always tape my shoes the same way.
Q: What's a unique part of your pre-match ritual?
A: I don't like to listen to music before my matches.
Q: In three words, describe what it's like to be coached by Zeke Jones?
A: Never stop learning
Q: Pancakes or waffles?
A: Pancakes
Q: Pineapple on pizza?
A: Yes
Q: Which tournament do you look forward to each year, other than NCAA's?
A: Any big home dual meet. The crowd gets really into the big matches which is a fun environment to wrestle in.
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Previous Q&A Links:
Day 3 - Zahid Valencia
Day 2 - Tanner Hall
Day 1 - Josh Shields
@ASUWrestling Pac-12 Champion Q&A #4: Josh Maruca
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