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==Early life and high school== |
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Rucci also held offers from school such as Clemson, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Washington, and Wisconsin.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bartholomew |first1=Colten |title=Badgers land 5-star OT recruit Nolan Rucci for Class of 2021 |url=https://madison.com/sports/college/football/badgers-land-5-star-ot-recruit-nolan-rucci-for-class-of-2021/article_4cd141ea-9c01-5458-8e5b-fca3e0f98eb4.html |website=Wisconsin State Journal |access-date=11 May 2024}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Nolan Rucci is an American football offensive tackle for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He previously played for the Wisconsin Badgers.
Early life and high school
Rucci also held offers from school such as Clemson, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Washington, and Wisconsin.[1]
College career
Wisconsin
During Rucci's freshman season in 2021 he would use the season to redshirt and did not appear in any games.[2] In the 2022 season, Rucci would play in three games for the Badgers.[3] In week eight of the 2023 season, Rucci caught the game winning touchdown on a trick play to help the Badgers beat Illinois.[4][5] During the 2023 season, Rucci would appear in three games for the Badgers including playing most of the snaps in the team's bowl game due to an injury to starter Jack Nelson.[6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Rucci decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]
Penn State
Rucci decided to transfer to play for the Penn State Nitanny Lions.[9][10]
Personal life
Rucci is the son of former NFL offensive lineman Todd Rucci, and All-American field hockey player Stacey Rucci. He also played with his brother Hayden at Wisconsin for three seasons.[11][12]
References
- ^ Bartholomew, Colten. "Badgers land 5-star OT recruit Nolan Rucci for Class of 2021". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff. "Once touted recruits, Kaden Johnson, Nolan Rucci leaving Wisconsin Badgers". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Kuhagen, Christopher. "Wisconsin's Hayden Rucci has heart-warming reaction to younger brother Nolan Rucci's game-winning touchdown vs. Illinois". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Bartholomew, Colten. "Inside Wisconsin football's go-ahead touchdown pass to an unlikely target to beat Illinois". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Lazenby, Bryce. "Nolan Rucci delivers as Wisconsin dials up wild game-winning TD vs. Illinois". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Kocorowski, Jake. "Wisconsin football lineman, a former 5-star recruit, enters transfer portal". Kenosha News. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ McVeigh, Griffin. "Wisconsin OL Nolan Rucci enters NCAA transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Postins, Matthew. "Badgers Five-Star Offensive Lineman Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Snyder, Audrey. "Penn State lands Wisconsin transfer Nolan Rucci: How former 5-star OL fits with Nittany Lions". The Athletic. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Snyder, Ryan. "Penn State picks up legacy offensive tackle Nolan Rucci out of transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse. "Why continuity and connection made Wisconsin the choice for 5-star Nolan Rucci". The Athletic. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ McGonigal, Johnny. "Former Wisconsin 5-star OL Nolan Rucci commits to Penn State". PennLive.com. Retrieved 11 May 2024.