Early Life and College Football Career
Born on May 4, 1978, in Hastings, Nebraska, Boerigter played college football for hometown Hastings College, an NAIA school. As a wide receiver for the Broncos, Boerigter caught 93 passes for 1,902 yards during his collegiate career, setting team records with a 20.5 yard average and 30 touchdowns. Boerigter was named a two-time All-Nebraska-Iowa Athletic Conference selection.
Boerigter graduated from Hastings with a bachelor's degree in Human Resources.
His father is Robert Boerigter who in 2010 became the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Commissioner.
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