Jeff Knupp- Raw Interview Part 2
Bonus Footage: Raw Interviews & Highlights
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In Part 2, Jeff details his unforgettable freshman year and his impact on a powerhouse program. The highlight? A pivotal moment in his very first St. Eds vs. Walsh dual where the national title hopes rested squarely on his 14-year-old shoulders. What followed was a match that still lives in infamy. Jeff also reflects on the psychological warfare of facing St. Eds week after week; his rival, his shadow, always looming. Through adversity, Jeff helped turn the tide for the Warriors.
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