Zahid Valencia interview

[Psalm 1 guy]

Justin Basch interviewed Zahid Valencia and posted it today on his Baschamania podcast. Zahid Valencia interview Not much that jumps out as far as new information other than Zahid's basic comments on his suspension. On a general note, let me just say that listening to the interview made me appreciate Penn State wrestlers even more . . . . Some highlights:

Zahid responds generically to his drug suspension at 22:47. He talks about his actions being "stupid" and a "mistake" and being "humbled". I was naively hoping he might go into some detail, but he didn't.

He is engaged.

He said he was not sure when he would be able to come back from the suspension, but based on conversations with his coaches and lawyer he believes, "closer to yes than no", that he will be able to compete at the "Trials".

When asked who he would like to wrestle first when he comes back from suspension he said, David Taylor. "I would just want to take him out first."

 

[PASLP2]

Justin Basch interviewed Zahid Valencia and posted it today on his Baschamania podcast. Zahid Valencia interview Not much that jumps out as far as new information other than Zahid's basic comments on his suspension. On a general note, let me just say that listening to the interview made me appreciate Penn State wrestlers even more . . . . Some highlights:

Zahid responds generically to his drug suspension at 22:47. He talks about his actions being "stupid" and a "mistake" and being "humbled". I was naively hoping he might go into some detail, but he didn't.

He is engaged.

He said he was not sure when he would be able to come back from the suspension, but based on conversations with his coaches and lawyer he believes, "closer to yes than no", that he will be able to compete at the "Trials".

When asked who he would like to wrestle first when he comes back from suspension he said, David Taylor. "I would just want to take him out first."

Apparently “Cocaine is a hell of a drug.”

 

[tikk10]

When asked who he would like to wrestle first when he comes back from suspension he said, David Taylor. "I would just want to take him out first."

He just failed a second drug test.

 

[El-Jefe]

When asked who he would like to wrestle first when he comes back from suspension he said, David Taylor. "I would just want to take him out first."

Clearly ducking PD3.

 

[nerfstate]

To be fair to Zahid, Basch asked him who he wanted to wrestle most. Who is he supposed to say, pd3? Personally, I want to see him face Yazdani first, but DT is more feasible, and Basch eluded to trying to get the matchup on the NLWC card.

 

[ev_flores0331]

I’d seriously pay 100 bucks just to see the NLWC guys wrestle each other at catch weights: Nolf/Retherford, Nickal/Taylor, Taylor/Snyder, etc plus they wouldn’t have to split the money with another club.

edit: oops, wrong thread

 

[District four]

Clearly ducking PD3.

Lol

 

[GantryZ]

Glad he did the interview considering things are still on motion, good on him. Can't expect him to say much about the suspension given that it's clearly still being worked on, can only hurt himself by saying too much publically. Though it's clear now that it wasn't just an ASU suspension, a lot of rumors hinted that they were the ones who tested him - clearly not.

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

Glad he did the interview considering things are still on motion, good on him. Can't expect him to say much about the suspension given that it's clearly still being worked on, can only hurt himself by saying too much publically. Though it's clear now that it wasn't just an ASU suspension, a lot of rumors hinted that they were the ones who tested him - clearly not.

At least he didnt blame it on his dad.

 

[Dogwelder]

At least he didnt blame it on his dad.

I told him to blame it on Daton Fix’s dad, but I guess he was too honorable to do that.

 

[PSUbluTX]

Zahid apparently doing the interview circuit. Here's another one on Flo: FloWrestling Link.

He's still working on his talking points.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Mike Evans was recently asked what he thought about Zahid's humility tour.

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

My ugly meter was limited out after seeing Zahid, it is now completely broke.

 

[jtothemfp]

To be fair to Zahid, Basch asked him who he wanted to wrestle most. Who is he supposed to say, pd3? Personally, I want to see him face Yazdani first, but DT is more feasible, and Basch eluded to trying to get the matchup on the NLWC card.

So Basch didn't want to talk about the matchup, but Zahid did and tried to pin him down on it, but Basch eluded the topic? Dang!

(I must admit: while I am mostly not 'that guy' anymore, it gave me particular satisfaction to pull this one on a Librarian. Love ya, brother!)

 

[nerfstate]

So Basch didn't want to talk about the matchup, but Zahid did and tried to pin him down on it, but Basch eluded the topic? Dang!

(I must admit: while I am mostly not 'that guy' anymore, it gave me particular satisfaction to pull this one on a Librarian. Love ya, brother!)

yeah yeah yeah.

alluded

 

[CurtisLoew40]

Free Zahid. He damn sure shouldn't get any more time than Fix. He obviously says Taylor because he knows Taylor is the man at 86kg. He knows he's the one going to be waiting on him if he makes the finals. What do you expect him to say the worst 86kg wrestler qualified lol or Downy?
I like Zahid. He's the future for USA at 86kg if he stays in wrestling. Ohhhh on the list of fantasy matchups I would love to see is Zahid vs Bo. Folk or free. Would have loved to have seen that.

 

[nerfstate]

Ohhhh on the list of fantasy matchups I would love to see is Zahid vs Bo. Folk or free. Would have loved to have seen that.

If you have Flo, your wish can be granted:

• 2016 Jr Trials Match 1
• 2016 Jr Trials Match 2

I’d love to see a rematch though—I think both wrestlers have improved a lot since.

 

[El-Jefe]

I like Zahid. He's the future for USA at 86kg if he stays in wrestling. Ohhhh on the list of fantasy matchups I would love to see is Zahid vs Bo. Folk or free. Would have loved to have seen that.

Zahid is a great prospect, no doubt.

The future at 86 kg? Mark Hall and Aaron Brooks will have a lot to say about that. And that David Taylor guy likely has one if not two Olympic cycles left in him.

 

[82bordeaux]

Zahid is a great prospect, no doubt.

The future at 86 kg? Mark Hall and Aaron Brooks will have a lot to say about that. And that David Taylor guy likely has one if not two Olympic cycles left in him.

After all, it is only 3 more years to the next Summer Games. I see DT hanging around. And next time AB wrestles Zahid, he's going to pin him.

 

[vhsalum]

At least he didnt blame it on his dad.

If you know Ruben... the suggestion to do anything CLOSE to that would not have gone well.

 

[rmg78]

I was watching FRL the other day and what Askren said about Zahid, at least in regards to the Flo interview, was that he got the impression that Zahid was more upset that he got caught rather than taking whatever drug he took. I agree with him in that. Other thing that did not sit well during the interview was that he referred to the NCAA's being "taken away from him" rather than I screwed up and cost myself another chance.

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

After all, it is only 3 more years to the next Summer Games. I see DT hanging around. And next time AB wrestles Zahid, he's going to pin him.

HYFR