Tag: Tony Mandarich

  • An NFL bust, Tony Mandarich remains ‘genuine’

    From the “Incredible Bulk,” to the “Incredible Bust,” Tony Mandarich is the poster child for the biggest miss of any can’t-miss in the history of the NFL Draft. To John Miller, Mandarich is still the same guy that summoned the freshman defensive back over to his table at Michigan State’s first team meal.

    Source: Detroit News

  • Four former Spartans on 2019 ballot for College Football Hall of Fame

    Former Spartan players Flozell Adams, Tony Mandarich and Lorenzo White and former coach Darryl Rogers are among those on the ballot announced Monday by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. A total of 76 players and six coaches from FBS programs are on the ballot, along with 100 players and 32 coaches from other divisions.

    Source: MLive.com

  • Ranking Michigan State’s top 25 football players in the Big Ten era: 15-11

    Michigan State wasn’t part of the original conference we know as the Big Ten. The Spartans replaced the departed University of Chicago in 1949 and became a full member in football in 1953. With that in mind, Land of 10 is unveiling our selections of the top 25 Michigan State football players since the Spartans began competing in the Big Ten. Players were evaluated solely on their performance at Michigan State.

    Source: Land of 10