Tariq Wilson - Future Superstar?

[BSUBroncoDynasty 0]

Seeing Tariq Wilson come out of nowhere at NCAA's this year, I can't help but wonder how high the ceiling is for this kid. Seems like he can take down anyone with his length, and with some more fine tuning I am excited to see how well he can do in the future. Watching him take Gross down 5 times (I'm still disappointed he couldn't finish the 6th in OT) and then dominate Pletcher in the 3rd place match, the future is looking really bright for NC State with him and Hidlay in the fold for another 3 seasons.

Edited March 19, 2018 by BSUBroncoDynasty

[gowrestle 606]

Great story! I’ll be rooting for this kid.

[wrestlingguy 0]

Makes me feel better as a Erneste fan that it wasn't just a fluke.

[stp 532]

If you place 3rd at nationals, you're a superstar already.

[TBar1977 3,660]

Tariq took a big step up in sheer aggression. What he did in a couple matches I saw = lookout world. 

[Housebuye 1,988]

He is a title contender at 133

 

Rumor is he might move to 141. I’m not sure if his length will work as well up there, but Pop knows how to train manly guys, so Id expect him to do well at 141 if that’s where they put him.

[WrestlingFan89 246]

I think he had a great run no doubt, but Gross would have a much better game plan in a rematch. I know that Tariq could also make some adjustments, but let’s be honest, I don’t think the staffs of the top 133’s put a lot of effort into scouting Wilson prior to NCAA’s.

[Tofurky 545]

If you place 3rd at nationals, you're a superstar already.

 

This

[Billyhoyle 1,796]

If you place 3rd at nationals, you're a superstar already.

 

This

 

Disagree.  Yes, you are better than 99.9% of people who wrestle, but that would be kind of like calling everyone in the NBA or NFL a superstar.  Yes, they are better than almost everyone, but they are not Lebron or Tom Brady.  

 

OP is clearly asking whether Tariq, who has improved exponentially over the past season, can continue on that trajectory and become a truly dominant wrestler/superstar.  If so, it wouldn't be the first time (Burroughs and Gabe Dean are two that come to mind). 

[jeffr_ideal 216]

What happened in Tariq's Sr. year of HS?  His bio shows him placing in the his freshman through junior year, but nothing for his Sr. year. 

[wiedsworld 14]

What happened in Tariq's Sr. year of HS?  His bio shows him placing in the his freshman through junior year, but nothing for his Sr. year.

 

 

Steubenville (2, E, D2 Claymont, D2 Steubenville, Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, 250)

Tariq Wilson - Steubenville (12) (16:2-126-2nd)(15:2-120-2nd)(14:2-113-2nd)(13:2-106-6th)

WalshIronman 12/11/2015 126 Champ 1 D`Emilio, Damian - Genoa (12) (16:3-126-2nd)(14:3-106-Q) Win D 10-3

WalshIronman 12/11/2015 126 Champ 2 Riegel, Jake - Wyoming Seminary [PA] (11) Win F 3:03

WalshIronman 12/11/2015 126 Champ Qtr Warner, Tyler - Claymont (12) (16:2-120-3rd)(15:2-120-1st)(14:2-106-1st)(13:2-106-1st) Win D 7-5

WalshIronman 12/11/2015 126 Champ Semi Guillen, Mario - Perrysburg (12) (16:1-126-1st)(15:1-120-3rd)(14:1-113-3rd)(13:1-106-5th) Win M 9-1

WalshIronman 12/11/2015 126 1st Place Final Matthews, Cole - Reynolds [PA] (10) Win D 8-6

Hoover 12/18/2015 126 Champ 2 Sommers, Chase - Lake (Uniontown) (11) (16:1-120-Q) Win T 20-5

Hoover 12/18/2015 126 Champ Qtr Wissel, Ryan - Highland (Medina) (10) Win T 21-6

Hoover 12/18/2015 126 Champ Semi Gerback, Errik - Marlington (11) (16:2-126-8th) Win M 20-7

Hoover 12/18/2015 126 1st Place Final Oblock, Matt - Canon McMillan [PA] (11) Win D 13-6

OVAC 01/15/2016 126 Champ 1 Glenn, Jaden - Oak Glen [WV] (10) Win F 1:07

OVAC 01/15/2016 126 Champ 2 Risley, Dylan - Harrison Central (10) Win F 0:14

OVAC 01/15/2016 126 Champ Qtr Kuneff, Mason - Bridgeport (9) Win T 23-5

OVAC 01/15/2016 126 Champ Semi Kahl, Josh - Shadyside (11) Win F 0:38

OVAC 01/15/2016 126 1st Place Final Henson, Jackson - University [WV] (10) Win M 18-10

Dual Meet 01/21/2016 126 Dual Meet Martsolf, Dustin - Beaver (12) Win F 2:00

StateDualsD2 01/27/2016 126 Reg Rd 2 Wukelic, Mitch - Indian Creek (9) Win F 0:24

StateDualsD2 01/27/2016 126 Reg Qtr Curry, Skyler - Alliance (10) Win F 1:07

Dual Meet 01/30/2016 126 Dual Meet Dickerson, Trevin - St Johns Jesuit (12) Win F 1:56

StateDualsD2 02/03/2016 126 Reg Semi Lane, Jaret - Carrollton (9) Win F 1:15

StateDualsD2 02/03/2016 126 Reg Final Golec, Chandler - Claymont (11) (16:2-126-5th)(15:2-132-Q)(14:2-132-Q) Win T 22-5

StateDualsD2 02/14/2016 126 State Qtr Demeropolis, Luke - Ross (Hamilton) (9) Win F 0:57

StateDualsD2 02/14/2016 126 State Semi Campbell, Gage - Wauseon (12) Win F 3:34

SectD2Steubenville 02/19/2016 126 Champ Qtr Garabrandt, Tristin - New Philadelphia (11) Win F 0:48

SectD2Steubenville 02/19/2016 126 Champ Semi Giffen, Mitchell - Indian Valley (12) Win T 28-12

SectD2Steubenville 02/19/2016 126 1st Place Final Allison, Josiah - West Holmes (12) Win T 28-13

DistD2Claymont 02/26/2016 126 Champ 1 Anthony, Jordan - Buckeye Valley (12) Win F 3:28

DistD2Claymont 02/26/2016 126 Champ Qtr Golec, Chandler - Claymont (11) (16:2-126-5th)(15:2-132-Q)(14:2-132-Q) Win D 7-2

DistD2Claymont 02/26/2016 126 Champ Semi Ratliff, Austin - New Lexington (12) Win F 1:31

DistD2Claymont 02/26/2016 126 1st Place Final Stewart, Tyliq - Whitehall Yearling (11) (16:2-126-Q) Win Forfeit

StateD2 03/03/2016 126 Champ 1 Skleres, Mitchell - Lake Catholic (11) (16:2-126-Q)(14:3-113-Q) Win F 1:07

StateD2 03/04/2016 126 Champ Qtr Nash, Charlie - Norwalk (12) (16:2-126-6th)(15:2-113-4th)(14:2-106-8th) Win M 14-4

StateD2 03/04/2016 126 Champ Semi Beltran, Rosendo - Central Catholic (12) (16:2-126-4th)(15:2-126-Q)(14:2-120-Q) Win D 8-5

StateD2 03/05/2016 126 1st Place Final Moore, Mitch - Graham (10) (16:2-126-1st)(15:2-113-1st) Loss D 5-3

Record 32-1 (32-1 overall)

[Old142 15]

I cant help but to think his leverage will be nullified by some of the best next year after scouting him better. Nothing against the kid or the program, It's just history has proven his body type at the lightest weights hasn't been the most successful. Lizak for instance was never going to win an NCAA title even with his length and "backpack" gig. He had a great tournament, his quickness is far from legendary however. 

[Greatdane67 185]

Cliff notes please!

Steubenville (2, E, D2 Claymont, D2 Steubenville, Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, 250)
Tariq Wilson - Steubenville (12) (16:2-126-2nd)(15:2-120-2nd)(14:2-113-2nd)(13:2-106-6th)
WalshIronman 12/11/2015 126 Champ 1 D`Emilio, Damian - Genoa (12) (16:3-126-2nd)(14:3-106-Q) Win D 10-3
WalshIronman 12/11/2015 126 Champ 2 Riegel, Jake - Wyoming Seminary [PA] (11) Win F 3:03
WalshIronman 12/11/2015 126 Champ Qtr Warner, Tyler - Claymont (12) (16:2-120-3rd)(15:2-120-1st)(14:2-106-1st)(13:2-106-1st) Win D 7-5
WalshIronman 12/11/2015 126 Champ Semi Guillen, Mario - Perrysburg (12) (16:1-126-1st)(15:1-120-3rd)(14:1-113-3rd)(13:1-106-5th) Win M 9-1
WalshIronman 12/11/2015 126 1st Place Final Matthews, Cole - Reynolds [PA] (10) Win D 8-6
Hoover 12/18/2015 126 Champ 2 Sommers, Chase - Lake (Uniontown) (11) (16:1-120-Q) Win T 20-5
Hoover 12/18/2015 126 Champ Qtr Wissel, Ryan - Highland (Medina) (10) Win T 21-6
Hoover 12/18/2015 126 Champ Semi Gerback, Errik - Marlington (11) (16:2-126-8th) Win M 20-7
Hoover 12/18/2015 126 1st Place Final Oblock, Matt - Canon McMillan [PA] (11) Win D 13-6
OVAC 01/15/2016 126 Champ 1 Glenn, Jaden - Oak Glen [WV] (10) Win F 1:07
OVAC 01/15/2016 126 Champ 2 Risley, Dylan - Harrison Central (10) Win F 0:14
OVAC 01/15/2016 126 Champ Qtr Kuneff, Mason - Bridgeport (9) Win T 23-5
OVAC 01/15/2016 126 Champ Semi Kahl, Josh - Shadyside (11) Win F 0:38
OVAC 01/15/2016 126 1st Place Final Henson, Jackson - University [WV] (10) Win M 18-10
Dual Meet 01/21/2016 126 Dual Meet Martsolf, Dustin - Beaver (12) Win F 2:00
StateDualsD2 01/27/2016 126 Reg Rd 2 Wukelic, Mitch - Indian Creek (9) Win F 0:24
StateDualsD2 01/27/2016 126 Reg Qtr Curry, Skyler - Alliance (10) Win F 1:07
Dual Meet 01/30/2016 126 Dual Meet Dickerson, Trevin - St Johns Jesuit (12) Win F 1:56
StateDualsD2 02/03/2016 126 Reg Semi Lane, Jaret - Carrollton (9) Win F 1:15
StateDualsD2 02/03/2016 126 Reg Final Golec, Chandler - Claymont (11) (16:2-126-5th)(15:2-132-Q)(14:2-132-Q) Win T 22-5
StateDualsD2 02/14/2016 126 State Qtr Demeropolis, Luke - Ross (Hamilton) (9) Win F 0:57
StateDualsD2 02/14/2016 126 State Semi Campbell, Gage - Wauseon (12) Win F 3:34
SectD2Steubenville 02/19/2016 126 Champ Qtr Garabrandt, Tristin - New Philadelphia (11) Win F 0:48
SectD2Steubenville 02/19/2016 126 Champ Semi Giffen, Mitchell - Indian Valley (12) Win T 28-12
SectD2Steubenville 02/19/2016 126 1st Place Final Allison, Josiah - West Holmes (12) Win T 28-13
DistD2Claymont 02/26/2016 126 Champ 1 Anthony, Jordan - Buckeye Valley (12) Win F 3:28
DistD2Claymont 02/26/2016 126 Champ Qtr Golec, Chandler - Claymont (11) (16:2-126-5th)(15:2-132-Q)(14:2-132-Q) Win D 7-2
DistD2Claymont 02/26/2016 126 Champ Semi Ratliff, Austin - New Lexington (12) Win F 1:31
DistD2Claymont 02/26/2016 126 1st Place Final Stewart, Tyliq - Whitehall Yearling (11) (16:2-126-Q) Win Forfeit
StateD2 03/03/2016 126 Champ 1 Skleres, Mitchell - Lake Catholic (11) (16:2-126-Q)(14:3-113-Q) Win F 1:07
StateD2 03/04/2016 126 Champ Qtr Nash, Charlie - Norwalk (12) (16:2-126-6th)(15:2-113-4th)(14:2-106-8th) Win M 14-4
StateD2 03/04/2016 126 Champ Semi Beltran, Rosendo - Central Catholic (12) (16:2-126-4th)(15:2-126-Q)(14:2-120-Q) Win D 8-5
StateD2 03/05/2016 126 1st Place Final Moore, Mitch - Graham (10) (16:2-126-1st)(15:2-113-1st) Loss D 5-3
Record 32-1 (32-1 overall)

[sgallan 592]

Disagree. Yes, you are better than 99.9% of people who wrestle, but that would be kind of like calling everyone in the NBA or NFL a superstar. Yes, they are better than almost everyone, but they are not Lebron or Tom Brady.

 

OP is clearly asking whether Tariq, who has improved exponentially over the past season, can continue on that trajectory and become a truly dominant wrestler/superstar. If so, it wouldn't be the first time (Burroughs and Gabe Dean are two that come to mind).

[BigTenFanboy 1,681]

Disagree.  Yes, you are better than 99.9% of people who wrestle, but that would be kind of like calling everyone in the NBA or NFL a superstar.  Yes, they are better than almost everyone, but they are not Lebron or Tom Brady.  

 

OP is clearly asking whether Tariq, who has improved exponentially over the past season, can continue on that trajectory and become a truly dominant wrestler/superstar.  If so, it wouldn't be the first time (Burroughs and Gabe Dean are two that come to mind). 

 I disagree with this. If you'e the 3rd best player at your position in the NFL or NBA, you're  superstar and you're Better than 1 in 1000 people who play the sport.

Edited March 20, 2018 by BigTenFanboy

[sgallan 592]

 

Disagree. Yes, you are better than 99.9% of people who wrestle, but that would be kind of like calling everyone in the NBA or NFL a superstar. Yes, they are better than almost everyone, but they are not Lebron or Tom Brady.

 

OP is clearly asking whether Tariq, who has improved exponentially over the past season, can continue on that trajectory and become a truly dominant wrestler/superstar. If so, it wouldn't be the first time (Burroughs and Gabe Dean are two that come to mind).

I dunno, I have been to dozens of wrestling camps and DI all American always gets attention. NCAA champion more so. Using societal norms only Burroughs and Snyder, or current wrestlers even get a nod. So does this mean they are not superstars? Actually, in the big picture of the sporting world it is exactly what it means.

[pamela 1,240]

I'm a fan. Does he wrestle freestyle also?

[lu_alum 647]

I'm a fan. Does he wrestle freestyle also?

Yes.

 

From an article in a hometown area newspaper last Spring:

 

“Wilson recently saw success on a national stage by taking part in the 2017 U.S. Open Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. Entering the tournament, Wilson was placed on the watch list as one of the top redshirt wrestlers in the country.

 

Wilson, wrestling for the Wolfpack Wrestling Club, had a first-round bye before picking up wins over Vlad Kazakof of Nebraska Golden Eagles (14-3), Drake Foster of Wyoming Wrestling RTC (13-10), Chance Ikei of Unattached Arizona State (15-4) and Nick Farro of Lehigh University (12-0). Wilson had two losses in the tournament.

 

He said he was chosen to go to Las Vegas for a few reasons. First, the N.C. State coaches wanted to send student-athletes who put the student aspect of college athletics first.”

 

http://www.weirtondailytimes.com/sports/local-sports/2017/05/steubenville-grad-tariq-wilson-makes-mark-in-first-year-at-north-carolina-state/

 

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Edited March 20, 2018 by lu_alum

[stp 532]

Disagree.  Yes, you are better than 99.9% of people who wrestle, but that would be kind of like calling everyone in the NBA or NFL a superstar.  

 

No, it's not. Being AA is a very select few, even less than "everyone in the NBA or NFL" also, arn't most professional players who make the pro-bowl/All-Star game or set team/individual records considered a superstar?  

Edited March 20, 2018 by stp

[1032004 566]

Was his success really due much to “his length”? Just seemed like he was really good technically on his feet.

[Old142 15]

Was his success really due much to “his length”? Just seemed like he was really good technically on his feet.

 

 

Who else at 133 has his length/leverage ? I'm not saying his leverage is the only reason he had a SUPER weekend, but it clearly helped him succeed based on his style. He looked to be 3 inches taller than Gross who is pretty good size himself for the class. 

[stp 532]

Was his success really due much to “his length”? Just seemed like he was really good technically on his feet.

imo - his length and technical skills go hand in hand.  He used his length to his advantage.