Tony Lippett is a native of Detroit, Michigan, where he was born and raised until heading off to Michigan State University on a football scholarship. There he starred as both a cornerback and wide receiver for the Spartans, culminating his career with being named the Big Ten’s Wide Receiver of the Year and 1st Team All-Big Ten selection his senior season.
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Tony Lippett Takes Part in Business Combine in New York
Former Michigan State Big Ten and Rose Bowl Champion Tony Lippett, now a member of the Miami Dolphins, recently participated at a business combine in New York City hosted by Dolphins owner Stephen Ross.For the second straight year, Ross, a billionaire real estate developer, organized a business combine designed to assist players who have shown interest in such areas as real estate, technology, business operations, business development and investing.
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Tony Lippett surprises 6-year-old CP patient
While 6-year-old Caleb Tedford was in physical therapy, Miami Dolphins cornerback and Detroit native Tony Lippett was waiting to surprise him with a room makeover on Saturday at Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Lippett returned to his hometown and said he wanted to bring joy to a family spending Christmas in a hospital. With a few calls to Children’s Hospital of Michigan – DMC, his rehab therapist, Dawn Greiner recommended him.
Source: Detroit News
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Tony Lippett out for season with torn Achilles
Former Michigan State standout Tony Lippett will miss the entire 2017 season. The Detroit native tore his Achilles tendon during Monday’s practice, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Source: MLive.com
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Tony Lippett’s quick transition to DB for Miami Dolphins a bit of a shocker
When the Dolphins drafted this Spartans wide receiver late in the 2015 draft with the idea of making him a cornerback, they couldn’t have envisioned he’d not only make the transition to the secondary, but do so as a starter in one year.
Source: The Daily Dolphin
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Seven Former Spartans Prepare for NFL Playoffs
Seven former Michigan State players — Pittsburgh running back Le’Veon Bell, Houston linebacker Max Bullough, Oakland quarterback Connor Cook, Houston defensive tackle Joel Heath, Miami cornerback Tony Lippett, Houston wide receiver Keith Mumphery and Miami tight end Dion Sims — are scheduled to participate in the 2017 NFL Playoffs.
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Michigan State Football: Spartan success at the next level
The 2016-17 National Football League regular season has officially come to an end and this year the Spartans were taking over. Around the league, former Michigan State Spartans had outstanding seasons, some earning them new max contracts. Rookies to veterans, here are some of the standout Spartans during this year’s NFL season.Source: isportsweb