Apparently he’s going to come back to wrestling and intends on enrolling at Navy.
Nate Jesuroga back to wrestling?
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That's not true . Could he be back yes. Will it be Navy maybe but probably not. He will be done with his service in a year and could go anywhere and have all his eligibility. The good thing is he's been back on the mat and hasn't missed a step and is starting to love the sport again
Am i crazy or did he not graduate in 2023? Probably enlisted in the summer time though I have no clue. Either way, he would have 2 years left on a 4 year and 4 years on a 6 year contract. All that said, I'd enjoy him getting back into it and will be cautiously hopeful.
I was just asking about him the other day talking with a guy on Facebook who knows the family (he didn't know any updates).
Do you know if the SEAL thing ever worked out? Tremendously high washout rates (usually in the 85-90% range) and it takes almost a year and a half to be fully qualified.
I would have to wonder at what weight class he'd be at right now (never was very tall) and how much his skill has diminished over the last few years. He kind of did this backwards, should have wrestled first, got a degree and then went into the Navy.
Nate was another in a long list of mounting recruiting disappointments: Nate, Chittum, Raneys, Bo, Melvin, Keeghan.
HOLY SMOKES!! Get this kid at IOWA AT ALL COSTS! He can fit perfectly next year at 133!
I would be shocked if we aren’t ALL IN on getting him again, he can roll with anyone when he is clicking on all cylinders. Big fan of Nate!
Could he still remotely make 133 after being on full feed for several years in the Navy?? IDK.
From what was said over on old rivals, he quit wrestling due to head injuries and went the service route.
I would honestly chose Nate over any prospect of 133/141. Really hoping we can bring him back on board. Hopefully the coaches know these details and on full steam ahead on recruiting him! Imagine Leo DeLuca and Nate Jesuroga for the next 4 years!
IDK, what was and what is are two different things. I would not stop recruiting the current crop thinking I had a sure thing with Nate even if he showed up at the practice facility tomorrow. There's a more than decent chance he can't get to a weight he could be effective at and also a good chance the skills have diminished significantly.
Nothing quite says success like a guy with a history of concussions who hasn't been on the mat in 3 years.
That said, am I interested? Absolutely.
Recruit them all. A stable with DeLuca, Jesuroga, and Kennys for the lightweights would be dangerous.
Wrestling at the Naval Academy is exactly what he said because being an Officer is a goal. Now getting into and staying in the Naval Academy academically may be another issue.
He may have to go to a Juco for a year but he's going to the Naval academy.
He'll be wrestling at the Luther Open at...165. Not cutting weight. He'll be a 149-157 at Navy.
He'll be wrestling at the Luther Open at...165. Not cutting weight. He'll be a 149-157 at Navy.
Good. Glad he found his place in the Navy. Hopefully bet gets into the Academy or at least the prep academy.
He has to get accepted to the Academy (not easy); being an athlete helps his chances.
Not being a good swimmer going to BUDS was a recipe for not making it.
About 4 months late with this “news”… 
You should have posted it 4 months ago then.
About 4 months late with this “news”…
Well where were you 4 months ago???About 4 months late with this “news”…
Beautiful country.
And the Antarcticans are wonderful people
When he did an interview his senior year around the time of state, he had already ballooned up to 160. We will need a 165 next year, but not at 5 ft 3.
Or get to an effective weight and feel burnt out again and quit
They are friendly and some of the greatest Hawk wrestling fans you will ever meet. It's a sea of black and gold up there.
Any legs or probability that Iowa is interested? Or is there mutual interest in him coming over? Or has that ship sailed?About 4 months late with this “news”…
We are going to need a 133/141 in the future..
Appreciate the response, hoping it’s a Kenny, Bachmann, or Nate Jesuroga; but it would be great to have a plethora of talent and have multiple.
Would you like to see Nate at Iowa or you’re uninterested with how the outcome was in 2023 when he enrolled into the navy. Curious because you seem to have the most heaviest ties and insider information in this forum.
Thanks again for the response, us fans are eager for news and insight lol
Not quite to say the least.
You might be wise to listen to the interview and read the thread.
Brock Hardy did a 2 year Mormon mission before Nebraska I believe - obviously you dont want to bank on it wrokign with Nate, but its not unprecedented
Iistened, and all his plans revolve around the military still. Nate admitted he’s never been into school/academics, but then causally thinks he can just transfer into an academy from being enlisted. Did admit he has to take an SAT. His communication skills are terrible, so I hope getting accepted doesn’t involve an interview. I remember everyone on here saying he was going to kick *** in the seal program, but he admitted they broke him immediately and he quit the first week. Who thinks they are going to be a seal with poor swimming skills. You have to be a fish. The kid still seems lost and unrealistic about things. I can see why he wouldn’t have been worried about throwing a free college education down the drain, so kids just are not college material . If he’s serious about getting into college wrestling he should talk to North Dakota state. They have a shared program with the local junior college where kids can take some college classes, but it ultimately leads to kids graduating with a trade. They can still be on North Dakota athletic teams. Good deal.
Soo, you are saying there is a chance he is gonna be a Hawk!
I wish him the best and hope he becomes an Officer.
Love seeing you on here Gobblin!!About 4 months late with this “news”…
Grip and Gobblin making an appearance in the same week? Starting to feel like the old days