Meet the Spartans: Justin Tiburcio
12/15/2020 5:37:00 PM | Wrestling
Get to know new Spartan freshman wrestler Justin Tiburcio
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State wrestling will feature a newcomer periodically throughout the preseason in order to "Meet the Spartans" leading up to the 2020-21 season.
This week freshman Justin Tiburcio (Macomb, Michigan / Dakota High School) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions.
1. Why did you choose to wrestle at Michigan State?
I chose to wrestle at Michigan State because of what Coach Chandler and the whole wrestling staff has done to turn this program around. They've created a winning atmosphere here and are doing something special with these group of guys and I knew that I wanted to be a part of that.
2. What are you most excited about as you begin your Spartan wrestling career?
As I start my Spartan wrestling career, I am most excited about training and competing with my teammates; bonding by putting in the hard work and watching it pay off.
3. When did you first start wrestling?
I first started wrestling when I was 5 years old, for the Utica Warriors Youth Wrestling Club.
4. Favorite wrestling memory?
My favorite wrestling memory was my freshman year of high school when my team (Dakota) who was unranked in the state at the time, upset the No. 2 ranked team in the state (Anchor Bay) in the Team District Finals to advance and eventually make it to team states.
5. What's your major at Michigan State and why?
I am majoring in Applied Engineering Sciences at Michigan State. I chose this major because I love to determine and solve problems. I also am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others as a team.
6. Who has taught you the most about wrestling growing up?
My high school coaches Ed Skowneski and Joel Trombly have taught me the most about wrestling, showing me my true potential along with growing my passion for the sport.
7. What superhero power would you have if you could choose one?
If I had to choose a superhero power, it would be to have superhuman strength.
8. Favorite meal?
I love seafood, so my favorite meal is surf and turf.
9. Favorite TV show?
My favorite TV show is Dexter.
10. Favorite thing to do besides wrestling?
Working out and hanging out with my friends.
Check Out JUSTIN TIBURCIO's Full Bio for More Information on the New Spartan!
This week freshman Justin Tiburcio (Macomb, Michigan / Dakota High School) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions.
1. Why did you choose to wrestle at Michigan State?
I chose to wrestle at Michigan State because of what Coach Chandler and the whole wrestling staff has done to turn this program around. They've created a winning atmosphere here and are doing something special with these group of guys and I knew that I wanted to be a part of that.
2. What are you most excited about as you begin your Spartan wrestling career?
As I start my Spartan wrestling career, I am most excited about training and competing with my teammates; bonding by putting in the hard work and watching it pay off.
3. When did you first start wrestling?
I first started wrestling when I was 5 years old, for the Utica Warriors Youth Wrestling Club.
4. Favorite wrestling memory?
My favorite wrestling memory was my freshman year of high school when my team (Dakota) who was unranked in the state at the time, upset the No. 2 ranked team in the state (Anchor Bay) in the Team District Finals to advance and eventually make it to team states.
5. What's your major at Michigan State and why?
I am majoring in Applied Engineering Sciences at Michigan State. I chose this major because I love to determine and solve problems. I also am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others as a team.
6. Who has taught you the most about wrestling growing up?
My high school coaches Ed Skowneski and Joel Trombly have taught me the most about wrestling, showing me my true potential along with growing my passion for the sport.
7. What superhero power would you have if you could choose one?
If I had to choose a superhero power, it would be to have superhuman strength.
8. Favorite meal?
I love seafood, so my favorite meal is surf and turf.
9. Favorite TV show?
My favorite TV show is Dexter.
10. Favorite thing to do besides wrestling?
Working out and hanging out with my friends.
Check Out JUSTIN TIBURCIO's Full Bio for More Information on the New Spartan!
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