U.S. freestyle Pan American Team quotes - July 27 evening session

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Gary Abbott (USA Wrestling)
07/27/1999


U.S. Pan American Games freestyle wrestling team quotes, July 27, p.m. third session 

58 kg/127.75 lbs. - Eric Guerrero, Stillwater, Okla.

Won by tech fall over Edgar Castillo, Panama 11-0, 2:45

dec. Edgar Ramirez, Guatemala, 10-0, 1:16

"I'm looking forward to the chance to achieve. I talked with our coaches about some things and I will try and capitalize."

76 kg/167.5 lbs. - Joe Williams, Iowa City, Iowa

pin, Ariel Mild, Argentina, 0:40

"I was in a good position and took advantage of a move that was there and it ended up a fall. Every match you have to be focused. The early matches have been gearing me up for the finals. I'm going to relax, rest and make sure I'm ready for tomorrow and make sure I feel good."

85 kg/187.25 lbs. - Les Gutches, Corvallis, Ore.

Won by tech. fall over Matt White, Puerto Rico, 10-0, 2:10

"Three wins, that's what you want. Hopefully, I'll get a lot of rest tonight, do my laundry and call my fiance and tell her she should have come."

"When a guy beats you two straight and you win it feels like the monkey is off your back. The next opponent was not that experienced. The last opponent was no slouch. I was just trying to get through without getting hurt."

97 kg/213.75 lbs. - Dominic Black, Colorado Springs, Colo.

dec. Dean Schmeichel, Canada, 6-0

"I think I have a really good matchup with Wilfredo. My offense is tailored for him. I have to do a good job on my par terre defense."

"Preparation is done before we get here. These matches are to get a feel and to get match presence."

130 kg/286 lbs. - Stephen Neal, Bakersfield, Calif.

pin Edwin Millet, Puerto Rico, 0:35

"I hit a low single and switched to a double leg and caught him on his back. I have a tough match in the finals."

"I'm going to get my laundry done, pack it and go to bed."

Head Coach - John Smith

"Obviously, there were more bright spots than bad. We had a couple of matches with mistakes. Overall it has been a good performance.