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THE DUKE OF LIGHTS

Like his idol John Wayne would, Brandon Weber is ready to end his wrestling career by going out on top

Brandon Weber didn't give himself the nickname "The Duke." But, he admits, it fits him in just about every way.

Growing up idolizing John Wayne, Weber is like the original "Duke" on and off the wrestling mat.

On it, he's a tough, strong, aggressive, yet a quiet NAIA national champion. Off the mat, he's becoming exactly what he always wanted to be, a rancher.

"I grew up loving old cowboy movies, and really loved John Wayne," Weber, Montana State University-Northern's 157-pound senior star said ahead of Thursday night's senior night dual against Dickinson State. "When I was younger, my dad start...

 

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