Source: BroBible
Summary
AJ Ferrari, a redshirt junior wrestler at Nebraska, made headlines after accusing his opponent, Yonger Bastida of Iowa State, of using human growth hormone (HGH) to gain weight. Ferrari made the comments after losing to Bastida in the NCAA semifinals. Ferrari has a history of controversy, including a felony indictment. He ended up forfeiting out of the rest of the tournament and taking sixth place.
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The habit of making excuses gets a new name.
AJ Ferrari’s post-match interview was a masterclass in deflecting blame. Instead of congratulating his opponent, he chose to accuse him of cheating. This is not the first time Ferrari has been involved in controversy, and it likely won’t be the last. His comments were met with skepticism, with some pointing out that Bastida’s skin condition has been visible in photos from his first season at Iowa State. Ferrari’s antics have become all too familiar in the world of college wrestling.
And now, the art of losing with dignity needs a new spokesperson.
Author: Evan Null
