University of Minnesota Athletics
2007-08 Wrestling Roster
Manuel Rivera
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- 141
- Hometown:
- El Monte, Calif.
- High School:
- Rosemead
A California native, Rivera traded in beaches for Minnesota winters in order to become the best wrestler he could be. Rivera finished his career in Maroon and Gold with 113 victories, tying him for 29th on the Gophers all-time list.
Rivera finished his career with the best season of his life. Rivera went 34-9, including a 14-match winning streak, that saw him finish as Big Ten runner-up and an NCAA All-American. Rivera went 20-0 throughout the dual season, becoming the sixth Minnesota wrestler to reach that mark.
The 2008 All-American graduated with a degree in psychology just two months after reaching his goal. Rivera joined the Gophers support staff as an administrative assistant directly after graduating and spent multiple years working in the offices.
Rivera finished his career with the best season of his life. Rivera went 34-9, including a 14-match winning streak, that saw him finish as Big Ten runner-up and an NCAA All-American. Rivera went 20-0 throughout the dual season, becoming the sixth Minnesota wrestler to reach that mark.
The 2008 All-American graduated with a degree in psychology just two months after reaching his goal. Rivera joined the Gophers support staff as an administrative assistant directly after graduating and spent multiple years working in the offices.
Highlights: Gophers 14, SDSU 18
Tuesday, November 25
Coach's Corner with Brandon Eggum
Sunday, November 23
Highlights: Gophers 25, Virginia Tech 10
Sunday, November 16
Highlights: Gophers 15, Missouri 14
Sunday, November 16
