Dwilly Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I got nothing but respect for a kid that comes on here to answer, as well as address all of his supporters & critics. It sounds like he has a vision for his future, and a plan to attain his goals on & off the wrestling mat. Good luck on your future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoberlin Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 My dad Is in international business and has 14 months left on a project. Also I feel like going to Graham would help me become a better person in the long run on and off the mat. I also have a lot of friends that go to a Graham so it's not like I'm leaving all of my friends in some cases I'm just getting to know others better.I'm also excited to wrestle at the Ironman and Clash, and compete with more nationally ranked guys. Fair enough. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog47959 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 My dad Is in international business and has 14 months left on a project. Also I feel like going to Graham would help me become a better person in the long run on and off the mat. I also have a lot of friends that go to a Graham so it's not like I'm leaving all of my friends in some cases I'm just getting to know others better.I'm also excited to wrestle at the Ironman and Clash, and compete with more nationally ranked guys. well sounds like u have given the decision a lot of thought, would have loved to see you wrestle at conseco this yr, my 1st time back to the state finals in over 4 yrs! But im sure we'll be hearing your name throughout the season, show them buckeye boys how HOOSIERS do it. Good Luck Bud, hope 2 see ya on the top of the podium no matter what state its in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdouthitt Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Nathan I'm glad you got on here to clear some things up. I'm sure you're getting a kick out of some of these ignorant comments . Wish you the best of luck buddy and will stay in touch! BDouthitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpd096 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Good luck Nathan, the Tucker family wishes you all the best! Go get'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Good luck Nathan...I am sure there have been many sighs of relief from wrestlers at 106 this coming year. Keep us up to date on how you are doing this next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsk10135 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Boston is taking his talents to SPG! Good luck in your future in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemOGuy Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Ohio has some studs at the lower weights dont they? Are they classed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Ohio has some studs at the lower weights dont they? Are they classed? Yes and Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCKAJC Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 AND he won't have to get through Stevan Micic (2011 Fargo Champ) in Ohio........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Not sure if people are half joking with some of these dodging wrestlers comments but a wrestler doesn't attend St. Paul Graham in OH to get easier competition. They travel in and out of state to wrestle one of the toughest schedules in the country. Including the Iron Man, Beast of the East, a dual vs. Blair Academy and St. Edwards. Boston will be tested against some of the nations best. Plus OH has several top nationally ranked lightweights he may have to pace. If anything the move is more to seek out even more competition than the few top guys he will run into in IN during the state series. Like I said before, you can agree with the reasoning behind the move or not, but its definitely not based on trying to stay away from any of IN top guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I have known Nathan since he was a little kid. I have to say, he dodges no one. If he don`t beat them he keeps coming back until he does. I do wish we would have seen another 4 time state champ here in Indiana. You can watch the kid drill and see why he is one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCKAJC Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Not sure if people are half joking with some of these dodging wrestlers comments but a wrestler doesn't attend St. Paul Graham in OH to get easier competition. They travel in and out of state to wrestle one of the toughest schedules in the country. Including the Iron Man, Beast of the East, a dual vs. Blair Academy and St. Edwards. Boston will be tested against some of the nations best. Plus OH has several top nationally ranked lightweights he may have to pace. If anything the move is more to seek out even more competition than the few top guys he will run into in IN during the state series. Like I said before, you can agree with the reasoning behind the move or not, but its definitely not based on trying to stay away from any of IN top guys. I am "half joking". I don't think it's a matter of "dodging", and it's not my place to approve or disapprove of such a move. I do think Stevan would have better than a good chance of avenging last years semi's loss to Nathan at State. A noticeably bigger Boston need a take down with time running out to win. He got it and deserved the Championship. The very tight nature of that match created a buzz, and for me and I'm sure many other a much anticipated rematch that now will not happen. Without question Nathan Boston is a outstanding talent, and his move is a loss for Indiana Wrestling. I hope the move works out for him. He's moving to Ohio but he was developed in Indiana. So in my book he's still an Indiana kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemOGuy Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Tommy Cash will be extremely tough in that weight next year as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBW2009 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 i can say that their is no way that Nathan fears wrestling anyone in the state or the country! Nathan will really excell at Graham and will see just as good if not better competition in Ohio, he will fit right in! Good luck young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Spires Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 AND he won't have to get through Stevan Micic (2011 Fargo Champ) in Ohio........ Funny... I don't remember Boston having a hard time "getting through" Micic at state? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbarnett Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I believe that he beat Stevan 5-3 in the semis...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCKAJC Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Funny... I don't remember Boston having a hard time "getting through" Micic at state? Did you see the match? 3-3 with about :40 to go, after a few good scrambles no points from either, Boston gets on an outside single and needs to work hard to finish. 5-3 final score. This match could have gone either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger.dad Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Did you see the match? 3-3 with about :40 to go, after a few good scrambles no points from either, Boston gets on an outside single and needs to work hard to finish. 5-3 final score. This match could have gone either way. Bottom line is that both kids are awesome wrestlers and the only losers are all of us fans who won't get the chance to see a rematch.....but ya never know down the road they might cross paths again. Let's hope so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Spires Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Did you see the match? 3-3 with about :40 to go, after a few good scrambles no points from either, Boston gets on an outside single and needs to work hard to finish. 5-3 final score. This match could have gone either way. I know it was an intense match, and Micic is really good. In fact, he has a great chance at being the champ next year. My point is why would he move states because he's scared of a kid he already beat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nittanylion Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Both are very good wrestlers. I saw the match and it was VERY close. Micic looked 10 pds lighter than Boston. Assuming they both would weigh 106 next year I would take Micic hands down!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci152 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Either way Nathan Boston won the match and won state.. Who cares how that match ended. If he won state his freshman year, got recruited by IU (Big Ten School), and now going to a top ranked team in the USA then does it really matter? Nathan is a regular teenager with normal problems. Let him grow into the great wrestler he will be and stop putting him on a godly level.. He won and that's that!! #TeamBoston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCKAJC Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Either way Nathan Boston won the match and won state.. Who cares how that match ended. If he won state his freshman year, got recruited by IU (Big Ten School), and now going to a top ranked team in the USA then does it really matter? Nathan is a regular teenager with normal problems. Let him grow into the great wrestler he will be and stop putting him on a godly level.. He won and that's that!! #TeamBoston Good points Gucci, He's the defending champ. I really thought Cody Phillips was more dominant his fresh and soph years than Boston has been so far and Phillips was third last year. I'm sure no one at his(Boston) level "runs" from anyone. That being said I also would have given the edge to Micic next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemOGuy Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I agree Phillips was very strong and continues to be. Boston is already set for IU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grappler119 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Without a doubt, Boston would have to have been the favorite at 106. However, had he made a jump in weight, say to 113, then a contender, but not necessarily the favorite. It is very difficult to move up in weight and remain dominate. Here is a list of 103lb state champs since 1998 and how they faired the next years. 1998 - Doherty (11) 103-1st; 1999 112-1st 1999 - Iannarelli (12) 103-1st 2000 - Sheets (9) 103-1st; 2001 112-3rd; 2002 119-3rd; 2003 119-3rd 2001 - Clark (12) 103-1st 2002 - Hartman (12) 103-1st 2003 - Martinez (11) 103-1st; 2004 112-3rd 2004 - Lloyd (11) 103-1st; 2005 119-Qualifier 2005 - Galka (9) 103-1st; 2006 119-Qualifier; 2007 130-1st; 2008 135-2nd 2006 - Harper (9) 103-1st; 2007 112-1st; 2008 125-1st; 2009 130-4th 2007 - Eppert (10) 103-1st; 2008 112-2nd; 2009 119-1st 2008 - Raley (9) 103-1st; 2008 119-Qualifier; 2010 125-2nd; 2011 135-1st 2009 - Phillips (9) 103-1st; 2010 103-1st; 2011 112-3rd 2010 - Phillips 103-1st; 2011 112-3rd 2011 - Boston 103-1st Only one has repeated as champ the year they moved up a weight class and that was Harper. Only 5 moved up weight classes and ever one another Championship (2 of which were not freshman when they won at 103). 103 may be the easiest class to win a championship as a freshman, but it may also be the most difficult to move up from and win another state championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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