Husker Tussle on the Turf: Mark Manning vs. Brandon Rigoni
Three years ago, Husker wrestling coach Mark Manning and special teams captain Brandon Rigoni got into a little trash talking around the training table. Manning boasted that he could take down Rigoni, and the challenge was on.
Of course, since he was part of the team, nobody wanted to sacrifice eligibility (or injury) on this...so everything sat aside. Fast forward to 2008...Rigoni is now part of the strength and conditioning staff, so the battle was on between Mark "The Mangler" Manning and Brandon Rigoni.
And like everything else today, someone got it on camera and posted it to YouTube...
Check out all the players and coaches from across the athletic department; Doc Sadler and Bo Pelini look like they're having a blast. And you absolutely don't want to miss Rigoni hurdling Manning... Serious air.
In the end, the Mangler managed to stop Rigoni on attempt 4, thus taking the trophy of the first Tussle on the Turf, awarded by Tom Osborne. Watch the assembled coaching and support staff go nuts when the Mangler finally stones Rigoni...
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Awesome Vid!
Doc Sadler looked like he was having a blast out there too. I say at the Tussle on the Turf II they need to suit Pelini up and get Steve Pederson to be the ball carrier.
by 96operator on Oct 24, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
poor form tackling
Bring your feet, son!!
Also, Manning got a Blackshirt?
Can you hear this, Denver, or shall I turn it up for you?
by Ignignokt on Oct 25, 2008 1:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This was a ton of fun to watch
and I’m not a fan of NU football. Great environment.
Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation
by Seth C on Oct 25, 2008 5:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i saw this
and wondered what the hell it was. thanks for filling in the blanks, mike.
Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!
by Jon Johnston on Oct 25, 2008 11:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs













