On June 10, former Husker wrestlers Jordan Burroughs and James Green qualified for the United World Wrestling Championships when they won matches at the Devaney Sports Center in front of a friendly crowd.
On Friday, they got more Nebraska support at a send-off party at Vega in Lincoln. Fans, friends and family packed the Haymarket venue to wish them well before they head off to Paris for the tournament, which begins Aug. 21.
Fans crowded around Burroughs and Green, receiving autographs, taking pictures and visiting with the freestyle wrestlers.
“It’s awesome to be here,” Burroughs said.