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 two-time Pac-12 Champion (2017, 2018) Anthony Valencia (165 lbs), a redshirt junior business communications major from Bellflower, Calif.
Q: Which teammate is in the room practicing more than anyone else?
A: Austin Clayton
Q: What's your favorite place to eat in Tempe?
A: Los Favoritos
Q: What's your favorite ASU team to support, other than wrestling?
A: Football
Q: Are you superstitious? If so, what's the most ridiculous thing you do?
A: I make sure my shoe laces aren't going to come undone during my match.
Q: What's a unique part of your pre-match ritual?
A: I say a few prayers while I'm warming up.
Q: In three words, what's it like being coached by Zeke?
A: Great, smart, technician
Q: Pancakes or waffles?
A: Waffles
Q: Pineapple on pizza?
A: Sometimes
Q: What does a day in the life of you look like?
A: I wake up, go to our morning lift, then I go back home to eat and get work done for my online classes. Then I go to our afternoon practice, then go back home to eat dinner and finish studying.
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Previous Q&A Links:
Day 4 - Josh Maruca
Day 3 - Zahid Valencia
Day 2 - Tanner Hall
Day 1 - Josh Shields
@ASUWrestling Pac-12 Champion Q&A #5: Anthony Valencia
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