12, 2008, Manning kicked his national champion off the team. But that didn't keep Nebraska wrestling coach Mark Manning from recognizing Donahoe when the images reached his desk. The Web site's producers masked the tattoo of his real last name on his torso.
Some of the images of Paul Donahoe, such as this one, that appeared on the pornographic Web site weren't quite so racy. At times, the big, black-and-red trademark 'N' for Nebraska, which is tattooed on his left thigh, was visible. There Donahoe was, gyrating and masturbating among tousled bed sheets, under running water in a marbled tile shower and on a charcoal chaise lounge facing a patio window. Think a wrestling singlet is revealing? The photos and video of Donahoe on left nothing to the imagination.
A phone call from a parent tipped university officials off to nude photos and video of Donahoe on, a pornographic Web site aimed at gay men. A photo of wrestler Paul Donahoe, arms raised in victory, rushing from the mat, is still on the wall at the University of Nebraska's Bob Devaney Sports Center, where he worked his way to a 2007 national championship in the 125-pound weight class.ĭonahoe was both the pride and potential of Nebraska's esteemed wrestling program, which has produced six Olympic wrestlers, including 2000 gold medalist Rulon Gardner.īut this past summer, before Donahoe's final season and his last shot at another national championship, that pride turned to shame.
