Ryle's TJ Ruschell Commits to UW

**Clyde** · Nov 4, 11, 08:57 AM

Big time. I don't know how many people from this area fully appreciate how big wrestling is in Wisconsin.

This is a big-time deal for young Mr. Ruschell.

Congrats. Enjoy Madison.

**sportsfan41** · Nov 4, 11, 04:36 PM

What weight class?

**uk#1fan** · Nov 4, 11, 08:16 PM

This is huge for NKY wrestling. Last year he was in the 119 weight class.

**sportsfan41** · Nov 4, 11, 08:24 PM

Congrats to the young man.

**Pancake** · Nov 4, 11, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Clyde

Big time. I don't know how many people from this area fully appreciate how big wrestling is in Wisconsin.

This is a big-time deal for young Mr. Ruschell.

Congrats. Enjoy Madison.

I'm sure Kyle is also proud to have his brother follow in his foot steps...

**formerkywrestler** · Nov 7, 11, 02:11 PM

Congrats. Pretty sure his older brother Kyle was the first wrestler from KY to ever receive a full ride to a Big Ten school. Had an excellent career there and I hope TJ does the same.

**History** · Nov 7, 11, 02:15 PM

Go Badgers. Nice work young man.

**formerkywrestler** · Jan 20, 12, 11:26 AM

Nice write-up on TJ.

**plantmanky** · Jan 20, 12, 11:29 AM

Its great for TJ and good for KY wrestling as a whole. With Kyle there as a coach as well, it will help to open the door for KY wrestlers into the D1 level.

**kyvince** · Jan 20, 12, 12:04 PM

Congrats to the Ruschell family. They come from a great family. Their uncle Keith was a long time holder of the tackling record at NewCath. The record has since fallen, but I believe the defensive player of the year award is still called the Keith Ruschell award. Keith recieved a football scholarship to Xavier. Sadly Keith died in a fall at Red River Gorge when he was in his early 20's.

Tim was a solid football player and wrestler as well at NewCath. They were all part of the Brother Joseph Wilhelm legacy at NewCath, during their glory years of wrestling.

Over Christmas break I witnessed a humorous outing for the Ruschell family. Tim, Kyle and TJ were all at Chipotle. Tim and Kyle were putting a serious hurt a those delicious burrito's. Poor TJ, obviously in the throw's of the season drank water and nibbled on small pieces of chicken!

**formerkywrestler** · Jan 20, 12, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by kyvince

Congrats to the Ruschell family. They come from a great family. Their uncle Keith was a long time holder of the tackling record at NewCath. The record has since fallen, but I believe the defensive player of the year award is still called the Keith Ruschell award. Keith recieved a football scholarship to Xavier. Sadly Keith died in a fall at Red River Gorge when he was in his early 20's.

Tim was a solid football player and wrestler as well at NewCath. They were all part of the Brother Joseph Wilhelm legacy at NewCath, during their glory years of wrestling.

Over Christmas break I witnessed a humorous outing for the Ruschell family. Tim, Kyle and TJ were all at Chipotle. Tim and Kyle were putting a serious hurt a those delicious burrito's. Poor TJ, obviously in the throw's of the season drank water and nibbled on small pieces of chicken!

Short of a competitive eating competition you will struggle to find someone that can eat like a former wrestler. Especially the smaller guys who really had to watch their weight.