For former Husker Jordan Burroughs, this weekend represents a chance to add to his already lengthy legacy.
Up until this year, Burroughs had made nine straight Olympic and World teams at 74 kg. It was his weight. For a decade.
Then the king got dethroned in April at the Olympic Team Trials when longtime rival Kyle Dake broke through to down Burroughs in two straight matches, including the first shutout loss of Burroughs’ senior level career. Dake then went on to win bronze in Tokyo last month, securing his spot at 74 kg for the World Championships in October.