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Manuel Spreigl was a dominating running back for the Ole Football program from 1998- 2001. Spreigl stands as the third-leading rusher in school history with 3,122 yards. His 36 career rushing touchdowns are second best all-time. He was twice a 1,000-yard rusher. In 2000 his 1,290 yards rank second all-time and his 247 carries are tops in school history. He rushed for 1,045 yards on 231 carries in 2001. Spreigl was a Lutheran Brotherhood All-America selection in 2000 and a Don Hansen Gazette National Player of the Week honoree. He led the MIAC in points in 2000, was team MVP in 2000 and 2001 and a two-time All-MIAC pick. His six rushing touchdowns against Carleton on Nov. 11, 2000 still stand as a MIAC record for points in a game.
He was also an accomplished receiver out of the backfield. His 73 career receptions are 20th all-time at St. Olaf and among the top five running backs. Spreigl was a part of a football class that was a combined 5-15 in its first two seasons before going 7-3 in 2000 and 6-4 in 2001.
Spreigl, his wife Rebecca and their daughters Annie and Grace live in his hometown of South St. Paul, Minn., where he is a teacher and high school football and track and field coach.
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