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 (2015) Christian Pagdilao (149 lbs) from Redlands, Calif. Pagdilao graduated in 2018 with a B.S. in Exercise & Wellness (Fitness & Wellness Specialist) and is pursuing his Master's in the Science of Healthcare Delivery program.
Q: Which teammate is in the room practicing more than anyone else?
A: Austin Clayton
Q: What's your favorite ASU team to support, other than wrestling?
A: Soccer
Q: What type of music does your pregame playlist consist of?
A: Lil Wayne and Dr. Dre
Q: Are you superstitious? If so, what's the most ridiculous thing you do?
A: I tape my shoes three times in opposite directions.
Q: What's a unique part of your pre-match ritual?
A: I sit and watch the wrestling for as long as I can, it hypes me up.
Q: In three words, what's it like being coached by Zeke?
A: Insightful, energetic, fun
Q: Pancakes or waffles?
A: Pancakes
Q: Pineapple on pizza?
A: Yes
Q: What does a day in the life of you look like?
A: I start every day with one of Ric Flair's infamous speeches.
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Previous Q&A Links:
Day 6 - Kordell Norfleet
Day 5 - Anthony Valencia
Day 4 - Josh Maruca
Day 3 - Zahid Valencia
Day 2 - Tanner Hall
Day 1 - Josh Shields
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 (2015) Christian Pagdilao (149 lbs) from Redlands, Calif. Pagdilao graduated in 2018 with a B.S. in Exercise & Wellness (Fitness & Wellness Specialist) and is pursuing his Master's in the Science of Healthcare Delivery program.
Q: Which teammate is in the room practicing more than anyone else?
A: Austin Clayton
Q: What's your favorite ASU team to support, other than wrestling?
A: Soccer
Q: What type of music does your pregame playlist consist of?
A: Lil Wayne and Dr. Dre
Q: Are you superstitious? If so, what's the most ridiculous thing you do?
A: I tape my shoes three times in opposite directions.
Q: What's a unique part of your pre-match ritual?
A: I sit and watch the wrestling for as long as I can, it hypes me up.
Q: In three words, what's it like being coached by Zeke?
A: Insightful, energetic, fun
Q: Pancakes or waffles?
A: Pancakes
Q: Pineapple on pizza?
A: Yes
Q: What does a day in the life of you look like?
A: I start every day with one of Ric Flair's infamous speeches.
To follow everything Sun Devil Wrestling this season, opt in to receive updates via email by visiting THIS LINK.
Previous Q&A Links:
Day 6 - Kordell Norfleet
Day 5 - Anthony Valencia
Day 4 - Josh Maruca
Day 3 - Zahid Valencia
Day 2 - Tanner Hall
Day 1 - Josh Shields