Hall of Fame
Rucker came to MSU-Northern after back-to-back NJCAA National Titles at North Idaho College. At MSU-Northern, he captured the NAIA National title at 177-pounds in 1989 finishing with a 22-2 record. In 1990 was the runner-up at 177-pounds with an overall record of 15-2. He finished his MSU-Northern career with an overall record of 37-4. Rucker was a two-time All-American at both North Idaho College and MSU-Northern, and was inducted to the North Idaho College Hall of Fame in 2009. He is currently a physical education and health teacher for the Klein Collins Public School District in Klein, Texas, where he has also served as the wrestling coach for 21 years.