Oklahoma State University Athletics
Mike Bizzle
September 04, 2008 | Cowboy Wrestling
2007-08 (R-Sophomore Year): Sported a 10-7 overall record and an 0-1 dual match record ... Started for the Cowboys against Penn State, losing by fall to NCAA runner-up Bubba Jenkins at the 6:41 mark of the bout ... Won four of his first five matches to start the season ... Won three matches at the Reno Tournament of Champions ... Pinned Labette's Raufeon Stots at the Roger Denker Open.
2006-07 (R-Freshman Year): Did not compete in any tournaments or dual matches.
2005-06 (Redshirt Year): Compiled a 13-6 record competing in open tournaments ... Went 5-2 in the 20 & Under Division at the Kaufman/Brand Open ... Took third at the Oklahoma Open losing his first match and then winning three straight ... Posted a 4-2 record at the FHSU-Bob Smith Open.
High School: Attended Cascia Hall Prep School in Tulsa, Okla., where he was coached by Ernie Jones ... Four-time freestyle and Greco All-American from 2001-04 ... Four-time high school state champion from 2002-2005 ... Honored as the 2005 all-state wrestler of the year in addition to earning the Jim Thorpe Award in 2005 ... 2001 cadet national champion ... Strung together a 187-5 prep record ... Four-time powerlifting state champion ... Also competed for the football team ... Member of the National Honor Society and his school's honor roll and was involved with clubs on campus.
Personal: Michael Paul Bizzle was born Oct. 15, 1986 ... Son of Paul and Judy Bizzle ... Has a sister, Jessica, and a brother, Jeffrey ... Majoring in political science and history and is pre-law.
Bizzle Off The Mat
I chose to attend Oklahoma State because: Everything fit for me. The wrestling, academics and the ability to go home any time made my decision for me.
If I would describe myself as a wrestler, I would say: I am very technical. I believe my weakness is that I over-analyze my moves, yet I believe my strength is that I try to perfect my moves.
If I were to describe myself as a person, I would say: Overall, I'm a nice guy. I think I am mature for my age, yet at the same time can be over the top. You would have to get to know me to understand me.
I would describe John Smith: As being a dedicated individual who not only cares about the good of the team but the people on the team.
My favorite thing about being in Stillwater is: Being close to my family and friends.
My favorite thing about being a wrestler at Oklahoma State is: The opportunity that God has given me.
If I was talking to someone who didn't know about wrestling and they asked me about the Oklahoma State wrestling program, I would say: Wrestling at Oklahoma State is like playing football at Notre Dame or playing basketball at Duke. The tradition runs deep.
I have been told that I look like: My father, but a little better-looking.
If I could compete in any other sport besides wrestling, it would be: Golf.
If I could trade places with anyone in the world for a day, it would be: Robert E. Lee. In my opinion, he was the greatest general this country has ever seen.
The thing that inspires me when I compete is: Knowing that I am making my parents proud no matter the outcome.
The proudest moment of my life so far was: Getting my high school diploma and getting into college.
When I'm not wrestling or in school, I enjoy: Relaxing, hunting, going to the pool, playing poker or just hanging out with my friends and teammates.
