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Ohio State kids now bleeding Blue as Michigan wrestlers
Ohio State kids now bleeding Blue as Michigan wrestlers
Three sons of a Buckeyes wrestler find way to Michigan after stellar prep careers
February 3, 2012
Craig Zeerip is a brave man. He wrestled for Ohio State in the 1980s. He was recognized on alumni night last year. He is a member of the school's Varsity "O" alumni association.
But when Zeerip and his wife, Susan, make the long drive from Fremont to Columbus, Ohio, for tonight's wrestling match against Michigan, Zeerip will be decked out in maize and blue.
That's because the Zeerips' three sons -- Justin, Brandon and Collin -- wrestle for the Wolverines. Justin and Brandon are expected to be in the starting lineup at 174 and 157 pounds, respectively.
"I still support wrestling there," Craig said of his alma mater, "but not like I support Michigan wrestling." ..............(more)
The complete piece is at: http://www.freep.com/article/20120203/SPORTS06/202030425/Ohio-State-kids-now-bleeding-Blue-as-Michigan-wrestlers?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|SPORTS