He Cheated His Way to the Greatest NFL Combine Performance Ever! What Happened to Tony Mandarich?

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  • With the nfl draft around the corner, i figured it was a good time re visit one of the biggest draft bust ever.
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  • @sharkbait5878
    @sharkbait5878 Před 4 lety +4898

    Unrelated Fun fact: A defense tackle from western kentucky named Justin earnest had a record 50 bench reps at the combine. He never played a down in the Nfl.

    • @sportsmaster2134
      @sportsmaster2134 Před 4 lety +71

      Wow!

    • @QuanLovesGaming
      @QuanLovesGaming Před 4 lety +370

      Holy shit 50 reps. My arms give out after 5 lol

    • @nwpgk8166
      @nwpgk8166 Před 4 lety +239

      How did nobody give him a chance?

    • @drewcliff82
      @drewcliff82 Před 4 lety +384

      @Jack Goff I wouldnt say meaningless but it can be very deceiving.

    • @guccimane3731
      @guccimane3731 Před 4 lety +253

      Thomas Sankara football takes skill not just strength. It helps but you still need to be athletic even at an offensive linemen

  • @BrianGlaze
    @BrianGlaze Před 4 lety +1921

    That’s a word right there. The guy didn’t believe in himself (even when Nick Saban did). It shows you how much we need to get our “mentals” straight.

    • @jackprier7727
      @jackprier7727 Před 4 lety +35

      That stuff there is why FlemLo is so awesome-

    • @BrianGlaze
      @BrianGlaze Před 4 lety +19

      jack prier agreed. One of the dopest content creators out there.

    • @BrianGlaze
      @BrianGlaze Před 4 lety +25

      Crispy Chris nope. Disappointed that you didn’t recognize a Marshawn Lynch reference.

    • @johnnyherrera7220
      @johnnyherrera7220 Před 4 lety +10

      @@BrianGlaze Well said .PS..
      Get yo chicken right . Haha

    • @BrianGlaze
      @BrianGlaze Před 4 lety +8

      Johnny Herrera there we go haha. Thanks man

  • @mangrove
    @mangrove Před 3 lety +148

    After he left Green Bay, he spent some time living near Traverse City, Michigan. A few of my high school buddies took classes with him at the local community college, and one even lifted weights with him. They all said that he was a nice guy, seemingly-humbled.

  • @americangraffiti6192
    @americangraffiti6192 Před 3 lety +64

    No one is without mistakes. He beat his demons. Got clean and actually made a decent career in the NFL. He completely turned his life around and by all accounts now one of the most humble kind people you will ever meet.
    Walk a mile first.

    • @desitterspace2127
      @desitterspace2127 Před 3 lety +7

      Not everyone grows up as fast as you would hope. Brian Bozworth ( aka the Boz), followed a similar path

  • @JamieRThompson73
    @JamieRThompson73 Před 4 lety +1870

    I met Tony when we worked together almost 10 years ago. He was incredibly kind and humble. People can truly change.

    • @eljefe8564
      @eljefe8564 Před 4 lety +34

      Is he still yoked like the video? Dude is huge

    • @JamieRThompson73
      @JamieRThompson73 Před 4 lety +230

      He was still big, just not as massive as he was when he was younger. He’s just a naturally massive human being. Honestly he was so incredibly kind to everyone he met. We were making a small independent movie and he played one of the bad guys. He was so warm to everybody in the cast and crew. He was mostly focused on his photography business and his family. He just seemed like a quiet and humble guy overall.

    • @eljefe8564
      @eljefe8564 Před 4 lety +45

      That's fantastic he changed his attitude. Can't imagine how hard that was. Thanks for the insight!

    • @kirkridenour
      @kirkridenour Před 3 lety +55

      I played golf with Tony once while he was with the Colts. I found him to be very nice and engaging for the entire round. I enjoyed meeting him and thought that it was cool that he was able to make a come back.

    • @mercurycid
      @mercurycid Před 3 lety +14

      @Shaun Brooks 4.5million us (US 1990 DOLLARS) they punished him alright!

  • @strongcloud28
    @strongcloud28 Před 4 lety +490

    The best thing about Tony Mandarich is that he came clean.

    • @afhostie
      @afhostie Před 4 lety +44

      And that he humbled himself enough to fight back into the league

    • @carbonking53
      @carbonking53 Před 4 lety +17

      The truth will set you free.

    • @thelastonebreathing6659
      @thelastonebreathing6659 Před 4 lety +1

      @@afhostie hi

    • @Placesandspaces35
      @Placesandspaces35 Před 4 lety +8

      No doubt. Could have denied it to the bitter end but told the truth and had some success later on in the NFL.

    • @wilsonaviles5364
      @wilsonaviles5364 Před 4 lety +2

      Yes no pun intended. "Clean"

  • @carltonjohnson7701
    @carltonjohnson7701 Před 2 lety +16

    Getting back into the league after 5 years out is movie worthy on its own. Bravo dude.

  • @jimbeaux89
    @jimbeaux89 Před 2 lety +122

    So proud of Tony for how he came back and redeemed himself. Really not an easy thing to do

    • @marcoslaureano5562
      @marcoslaureano5562 Před 2 lety +7

      In my opinion he doesn't get enough credit for his story of redemption. I know people who don't even know that Tony came back to have a solid career through sheer hard work and determination. If he'd just learned that lesson before college, things may have been different, because obviously the guy had talent.

    • @BkBk-gy6vr
      @BkBk-gy6vr Před 5 měsíci

      Really you mean he stopped taking the massive amount of Roids

    • @okcthunderfan83
      @okcthunderfan83 Před 4 měsíci +1

      So did Michael Vick.

  • @josephsandoval7379
    @josephsandoval7379 Před 4 lety +505

    Bruh imagine madden added him in the game as a 99 overall but when you put him in the game he becomes a 63

  • @Moose-sg3qp
    @Moose-sg3qp Před 4 lety +1217

    I give him props for coming clean and getting clean.

    • @LeggoMyLegYo
      @LeggoMyLegYo Před 4 lety +29

      That's the craziest part to me. I can have nothing but respect for someone being real and overcoming all the flak as a result.

    • @justice3241
      @justice3241 Před 3 lety +20

      Facts, who cares that he didnt make it in a SPORT... the fact that he could get clean from drugs is everything

    • @SLaird22
      @SLaird22 Před 3 lety +9

      @@justice3241 I generally agree with you but in this case since it was steroids, I think humbling himself and fighting to get back into the NFL is important for the full story.

    • @chenzomutumbo9140
      @chenzomutumbo9140 Před 3 lety +9

      @@justice3241 i think youre conflating Street drugs that people struggle with, with being a drug cheat to gain an advantage.... fuck this guy

    • @chenzomutumbo9140
      @chenzomutumbo9140 Před 3 lety +6

      You gunna give someone credit for "admitting" what is obvious to everyone?

  • @petechau9616
    @petechau9616 Před 3 lety +49

    I love the way he came back after the five year lay off-It took a lot of courage to show up again after failing so spectacularly.

  • @gentlmanjb956
    @gentlmanjb956 Před 3 lety +632

    Imagine if he had never taken steroids, and therefore wasn’t a top-10 pick. Those other Hall of Famers end up on different teams, and history is different! It’s a fun thought experiment.

    • @killerra
      @killerra Před 3 lety +51

      Biggest what if for me, is Green Bay taking Barry instead, when they had just drafted Sterling Sharpe the previous year. Could've been CRAZY.

    • @D.A.S444
      @D.A.S444 Před 3 lety +14

      Just makes that quote of, "Everything happens for a reason" make even more sense!

    • @rtoujr
      @rtoujr Před 3 lety +22

      @@killerra i say barry got fucked there. by tony.

    • @farhanatashiga3721
      @farhanatashiga3721 Před 3 lety +5

      @@killerra now that would be one hell of a backfield tandem

    • @the_rap_minstrel2557
      @the_rap_minstrel2557 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rtoujr Big time

  • @TheGrreatDane
    @TheGrreatDane Před 4 lety +354

    Basically he was the real life "Latimer" from the movie "The Program"

    • @dimitries
      @dimitries Před 4 lety +10

      Facts!!!

    • @josephnicolino8529
      @josephnicolino8529 Před 4 lety +19

      Kind of looked like him too.

    • @djeternal617
      @djeternal617 Před 4 lety +8

      Wow I was thinking the samething!! He just needed the face paint lol

    • @diypictures
      @diypictures Před 4 lety +16

      Man! So many people nowadays have no idea what I'm talking about when I reference that movie.

    • @josephnicolino8529
      @josephnicolino8529 Před 4 lety +8

      @@diypictures we have to educate the young folk

  • @madtownangler
    @madtownangler Před 4 lety +512

    Was in High School when the Packers picked Mandrich instead of Barry Sanders. Was pissed.

    • @davidminor4213
      @davidminor4213 Před 4 lety +17

      @Thomas Sankara Barry was the greatest runner of all time. Not the greatest Running BACK. There's a reason you never hear about him catching passes or blocking. Emmett is actually underrated. Can you name another Running Back to start for 15 years? How many can even play that long?

    • @daBEAGLE1017
      @daBEAGLE1017 Před 4 lety +5

      @Thomas Sankara imagine Barry and Brett.

    • @davidminor4213
      @davidminor4213 Před 4 lety +4

      @Thomas Sankara You talk like he had that OL for 15 years .... Chris Johnson rushed for 2,000 and so did Terrell Davis, Emmett rushed for 1,000+ for 13 consecutive years. How many actually even play for 13 years?? He holds the career record for both yards and TD's and nobody has come close since.
      Repeat: 15 year starter at the most physical position!
      Try naming another!!
      Sure he had the greatest OL ever .... for about 3-4 years. The Boys OL wasn't that great after 1997 and Arizona's OL isn't worth mentioning.
      Opinions like yours are why he's underrated now

    • @davidminor4213
      @davidminor4213 Před 4 lety +2

      @Thomas Sankara don't misunderstand me tho, Barry was the most exciting player of the 90's and it's very very possible that he would have had the record, but it's also possible that Emmett would have broken Barry's record simply out of determination. 15 years.
      Emmett wasn't exciting like Barry. He was just extremely consistent. Emmett was simply a better Frank Gore. Btw, Gore is currently 3rd all-time and Barry is now 4th. He needs exactly 3,009 yards to pass Emmett and 1,380 to pass Walter Payton.
      Anyway, my entire point is Emmett deserves far more respect.

    • @fmabincarim34
      @fmabincarim34 Před 4 lety +3

      I was stunned too only because it was clear that Barry was out of this world talent and hands down the best player in football 2600 rushing yard 500 kr yd and the packers desperately needed a RB

  • @jamesbarrick3403
    @jamesbarrick3403 Před 3 lety +19

    I was a student at MSU and had season tix when Tony played. Many stars on the field in those days but watching this beast throw large men around was truly awesome. Linemen that otherwise were very bad dudes feared Tony like nothing I have seen before.

  • @actionjackson8186
    @actionjackson8186 Před 3 lety +764

    As a Lions fan, I just want to personally thank this man for hyping himself so much to where Barry Sanders fell to us.

    • @uncasunga1800
      @uncasunga1800 Před 3 lety +3

      Very smart of you

    • @Ray-uu3yp
      @Ray-uu3yp Před 3 lety +98

      As a NFL Fan. Your Lions are the reason Barry Retired early. Also Calvin...how can you be a fan 🤔

    • @landonharris1264
      @landonharris1264 Před 3 lety +33

      @@Ray-uu3yp exactly lol poor Barry and Calvin

    • @Briskoooo
      @Briskoooo Před 3 lety +27

      Just to waste his career lol

    • @fishe4079
      @fishe4079 Před 3 lety +7

      i would of rather the lions draft him cause they wasted barry saunders and barry could of been with a good team

  • @mixedmartialanarchist6469
    @mixedmartialanarchist6469 Před 4 lety +653

    “Everybody’s on steroids”
    - Nate Diaz

    • @emilegriffith1473
      @emilegriffith1473 Před 4 lety +16

      Lol including nate Diaz hahah this quote is so priceless

    • @palehorse24681
      @palehorse24681 Před 4 lety +8

      Facts. But when the sheeple live with legalities. They think that it not being on the public record prevents them from being POS. So damn funny.

    • @Ecko92
      @Ecko92 Před 4 lety +5

      He has never been on anything! Fym

    • @emilegriffith1473
      @emilegriffith1473 Před 4 lety +9

      @@Ecko92 lol nate? He popped and USADA changed their policy on burden of proof so he was "cleared." Nate said it himself everyone's on steroids- so does that not include him too?? Lol..

    • @Ecko92
      @Ecko92 Před 4 lety +5

      @@emilegriffith1473 love how you takebwhat he said out of context he said all the motherfuckers dirty except me which is right, USDA didn't change anything because of him.

  • @ljessecusterl
    @ljessecusterl Před 4 lety +261

    I've said it before and I'll say it again; you have a gift for humanizing polarizing sports figures.

  • @thfzn3130
    @thfzn3130 Před 2 lety +40

    He actually had a few good years with the Colts after his Packer days.

  • @burtmacklinfbi8824
    @burtmacklinfbi8824 Před 3 lety +7

    This guy deserves a lot of more praise. Researching all these statistics and what not takes time, then he releases these dope ass videos.. witch are very entertaining, keep up the good work

  • @GarnetWest478
    @GarnetWest478 Před 4 lety +424

    He reminds me of the movie “The Program” with Defensive tackle on Roids

    • @tacotom3492
      @tacotom3492 Před 4 lety +27

      100% 😂👍
      I loved that movie as a kid.. now I see it as corny and cringe AF. 😂

    • @andykrawczyk7179
      @andykrawczyk7179 Před 4 lety +31

      Lattimer

    • @panagenesis2695
      @panagenesis2695 Před 4 lety +21

      You literally read my mind. The shot of him doing the bicep curls reminded me exactly of that scene in the movie. They probably modeled the character after him.

    • @dreamer13halloffame44
      @dreamer13halloffame44 Před 4 lety +3

      Lol factz

    • @I_Cunt_Spell
      @I_Cunt_Spell Před 4 lety

      Wasn't he an outside linebacker?

  • @maleekhoffman9473
    @maleekhoffman9473 Před 4 lety +93

    I like the way the story ended, he took his lick and kept going. Got back in the league and became a humble man in the process!

  • @dougpeters3907
    @dougpeters3907 Před 4 měsíci +5

    He not only started for the colts, but he showed out his presence was felt on the field. He was good enough to have been the guy he was hyped to be

  • @bi0lizard1
    @bi0lizard1 Před 2 lety +7

    What a great closing message! Work hard to be the best version of yourself, while accepting your limitations.

  • @TheMrBmurray
    @TheMrBmurray Před 4 lety +767

    Long story short, once he was in the NFL he got off the juice and then his performance suffered for it. He became one of the biggest BUSTS in history.

    • @pg4033
      @pg4033 Před 4 lety +39

      Thanks, now I dont gotta watch flemlo's vid.

    • @SalaciousCrmb
      @SalaciousCrmb Před 4 lety +31

      @Percy Gilliam
      He forgot to mention Tony M was a drug addict

    • @pg4033
      @pg4033 Před 4 lety +1

      Thx bro

    • @shifty1927
      @shifty1927 Před 4 lety +5

      thats my guess and i havnt watched yet but for some reason that seems accurate lol

    • @eazyE93
      @eazyE93 Před 4 lety +22

      He played in the league for almost a Decade as a Starter. I don’t believe that’s a Bust, get your facts straight.

  • @JacksonHalm
    @JacksonHalm Před 4 lety +766

    Dude missed an opportunity to be in the WWE during the attitude area, where steroids were in abundance!

    • @Ratt2004
      @Ratt2004 Před 4 lety +34

      you mean the 'Golden Age'....take it from a fan of the Attitude Era....that was years AFTER Vince got busted for steroids....this guy would have fit in with the likes of Savage, Hogan, Warrior, Ted Arcidi, Ken Patera, Dino Bravo just to name a few.

    • @killcam6584
      @killcam6584 Před 4 lety +7

      Brock lesnar is really about that life tho he was in the ufc too

    • @myronstill9901
      @myronstill9901 Před 4 lety

      Jackson Halm say word

    • @zacharycarter131
      @zacharycarter131 Před 4 lety +1

      He had to have some wrestling experience

    • @marksmith4346
      @marksmith4346 Před 4 lety +6

      True, if he had given up early on his NFL career (not that he never played, he just wasn't what he was supposed to be) and just started juicing again, he could have been awesome in the middle of Hogan and Savage and the other ripped, massive performers.

  • @anthonyriche552
    @anthonyriche552 Před 2 lety +5

    Great piece. You present the best stories. This just proves how football especially isn't just about strength and power but also about skill and technique. He relied on his size, strength, and probably intimidation in college so he paid little attention to the fundamentals of being a good OL which got exposed in the pros Then being off the roids took away his false confidence so he was basically toast. DEFINITELY give him credit for coming back and perhaps proving mostly to himself that with honest hard work he could make it.

  • @phoenixjim0527
    @phoenixjim0527 Před 3 lety +48

    Mandarich’s recovery from opiates and alcohol is absolutely remarkable, bordering on a miracle. I can tell a lot of the commenters just don’t get it. (And instead focus on the glory he had once enjoyed.) It just doesn’t work like that. He has saved his life and beaten a devil.
    His second career (Colts rebirth) is in and of itself an achievement any pro would be grateful for. (And fans and family would be proud of.) It’s utterly amazing at age 30 he had the grit to achieve that.
    And the humility he has shown is inspiring.

  • @JB-cd6gn
    @JB-cd6gn Před 3 lety +68

    10'3" standing long jump is astounding for his weight/size, regardless of juice

  • @michaelmiller5194
    @michaelmiller5194 Před 4 lety +191

    The great story of Tony Mandarich is he finally got his head on straight. He put in the hard work to get clean and turned his life around for a second chance.

  • @HendersonHinchfinch
    @HendersonHinchfinch Před 3 lety +18

    That’s cool that he got to go back and play a full season in the NFL. I love a comeback story.

  • @MrColeThornton
    @MrColeThornton Před 3 lety +9

    Always glad that Tony got clean and made a comeback. Was often in the gym at the same time in L.A. during the off-season between senior and rookie years. He was something of a prima dona but never a jackass to any of us locals.

  • @agh3569
    @agh3569 Před 4 lety +1565

    Give me 4.5 million and you can make fun of me whenever you want.

  • @tylerbezek3354
    @tylerbezek3354 Před 4 lety +133

    "What happened to Mike Furrey" Current Bears receivers coach had a crazy couple years in Detroit switching from starting safety to a 100 catch receiver.

    • @corywagner1693
      @corywagner1693 Před 4 lety +2

      He played at the University of Northern Iowa! Go Panthers!

    • @RalloWatches
      @RalloWatches Před 4 lety

      He was a good receiver for Lions.

    • @futuregohan4837
      @futuregohan4837 Před 4 lety

      @@RalloWatches He's Basically What Calvin Johnson Was I Wonder If Mike Furrey Was The Inspiration For Calvin Johnson

    • @Ofnir_1
      @Ofnir_1 Před 4 lety

      OGs remember him as one of the Rams receivers in 2k5

    • @elastic774
      @elastic774 Před 4 lety +1

      @@futuregohan4837 ur a idiot

  • @markeywestskies6503
    @markeywestskies6503 Před 3 lety +2

    You seem like a good dude and I really enjoy the thoughtful content you're putting out.

  • @sno-cone6052
    @sno-cone6052 Před 2 lety

    I don't know how I stumbled across your channel, (probably from the film theorist channel,) but you do a great job. You have introduced me to a lot of forgotten players/stories/situations, or at least helped me remember. Excellent work!

  • @logicaldude3611
    @logicaldude3611 Před 3 lety +103

    When ESPN did that special on him a few years back, he was incredibly open about his struggles. It's really a cautionary tale about addiction. I remember him at one point saying something along the lines that one of his relatives or friends had cancer (or some other terrible disease) and Tony was so addicted to pain medication that he actually wished he could get cancer so that he'd be able to have the pain pills.
    It was great that he was able to get back into the NFL and have a few productive years.

    • @theremedy9171
      @theremedy9171 Před 3 lety +8

      I can attest to that. I was addicted to painkillers and had a friend whose wife had cancer. I would actually think she's lucky because she can get all the pain meds she wants. It's amazing how addiction can twist your thinking so severely. I've been clean since May 2012. It's embarrassing some of the stuff I thought and did.

    • @Vitorruy1
      @Vitorruy1 Před 3 lety +1

      Any stories?

    • @lanceprzybyla7662
      @lanceprzybyla7662 Před 3 lety +2

      Wow.....that is pathetic

    • @Quagigitymire
      @Quagigitymire Před 2 lety

      @@theremedy9171 such a dark, grim, and terribly relatable comment. amazing what an addict deep into it would consider a worthwhile trade for access to their drug.

    • @billblaski9523
      @billblaski9523 Před rokem

      ​@@lanceprzybyla7662spoken like a true punk who doesn't understand anything and only runs their mouth and judges

  • @dustinthegamingdad1282
    @dustinthegamingdad1282 Před 4 lety +207

    As a Packers fan this still hurts. Dude was supposed to be a monster. 😭

    • @dustinthegamingdad1282
      @dustinthegamingdad1282 Před 4 lety +27

      @Gissur Helguson well I was 7 years old bro i didn't know anything about performance enhancing drugs all I saw was the incredible hulk

    • @db-hj9cu
      @db-hj9cu Před 4 lety +19

      As a lions fan I was happy as hell y'all took that nutjob lol.

    • @dustinthegamingdad1282
      @dustinthegamingdad1282 Před 4 lety +5

      @@db-hj9cu and left Barry for you guys lol

    • @db-hj9cu
      @db-hj9cu Před 4 lety +2

      @@dustinthegamingdad1282 lol. Yessir. I remember watching his holiday bowl game. I thought he was the greatest ever after that and my good ol bum team got him lol

    • @dustinthegamingdad1282
      @dustinthegamingdad1282 Před 4 lety

      @@db-hj9cu still the greatest ever no if's and's or but's even a Packers fan recognizes that

  • @slugcult-10_years_and
    @slugcult-10_years_and Před 3 lety

    First time viewer, as I found this by accident. And I gotta say that this was an impressive video. Insightful, informative, as well as many wise words spoken. It's a gift to be able to get a point across, while simultaneously telling a cautionary tale, that wraps up into an effective message of self esteem and PMA, and be entertaining. And all without being preachy. To accomplish that in less than fifteen minutes and make it seem effortless, is talent. Cheers from a new subscriber in NYC.

  • @leviathansky7188
    @leviathansky7188 Před 2 lety

    Love your channel! You always keep a positive vibe and you always point out life lessons and what can be learned in the story. Positivity makes all the difference in life!

  • @joshstacy7241
    @joshstacy7241 Před 3 lety +22

    The guy that really cracked me up was the Browns player that lied his way into the try outs claiming to know the VP and during a preseason game he ran back a kick return. They eventually cut him, but it was a wild story lol. He was sleeping in his car 🚙 with no money he had such dedication it was admirable.

    • @davidgraham2673
      @davidgraham2673 Před 3 lety +5

      Now THAT'S a great story. I want to see a video on that guy.

  • @titancw8032
    @titancw8032 Před 4 lety +587

    This is a player in a madden random generated draft in franchise

    • @bogdonbogdonovic5381
      @bogdonbogdonovic5381 Před 4 lety +13

      oBrxtus _ lol The power scheme linemen always juiced

    • @titancw8032
      @titancw8032 Před 4 lety +3

      Caleb Powell fr

    • @modelovirus7120
      @modelovirus7120 Před 4 lety +19

      Y'all like the 79-80 overall in the draft? I kinda wish theyd throw in some 80-90 overalls every few drafts.

    • @titancw8032
      @titancw8032 Před 4 lety +14

      Modelo Virus yea same it’s kinda boring getting 78’s and it be a high overall

    • @WiggityWeys
      @WiggityWeys Před 4 lety +2

      Caleb Powell 💀💀💀💀

  • @cptgibbs4256
    @cptgibbs4256 Před 2 lety +17

    Love these FlemoLo vids. Very well researched and original. My uncle played at Ohio State when Tony was at Michigan State. My uncle said when he saw him run on to the field he thought, "That is the largest human being I've ever seen."

  • @MrLeeirwin
    @MrLeeirwin Před 3 lety

    Wasn't expecting the message you delivered n it was a positive n educational for all that wanna play sports. Ty it was worth the view

  • @thezerowulf507
    @thezerowulf507 Před 3 lety +905

    Let's be real. There aren't many people that could be on steroids and be at that level. 4.6 at 330 is absurd.

    • @troliskimosko
      @troliskimosko Před 3 lety +116

      with numbers like that being physically possible i can’t be the only one who wishes that juicing would be allowed in these sports simply for the fucking absurdity of the athleticism that it would be displayed, man what a show! When i turn on a professional game i’m expecting to see something crazy, and i could care less whether it’s from some enhancements

    • @briansmith9670
      @briansmith9670 Před 3 lety +65

      I ran a 5 flat at 330 and people thought that was crazy fast for my size. 4.6 is insane.

    • @KitchenerLeslie2
      @KitchenerLeslie2 Před 3 lety +33

      @@troliskimosko you could take PCP and fistfight biker gangs. That would entertain me. You are an idiot.

    • @troliskimosko
      @troliskimosko Před 3 lety +55

      @@KitchenerLeslie2 the fuck? you just said my point dumbass

    • @starlight446
      @starlight446 Před 3 lety +29

      @@troliskimosko frfr he's fucking dumb. He accidentally agreed with you that it would be mad entertaining.

  • @jeremymenning56
    @jeremymenning56 Před 4 lety +214

    Ryan Leaf: [likes this video.]

  • @richardstephens5570
    @richardstephens5570 Před 2 lety +17

    When Mandarich came back, he actually played three years for the Colts. He retired because of a shoulder injury.

    • @billblaski9523
      @billblaski9523 Před rokem +1

      Started a full season with the Colts as well, so there's a little silver lining

  • @slv2thaGrind
    @slv2thaGrind Před 3 lety

    Your videos are well thought out and very educating. Thank you Brother

  • @lucasgosser2298
    @lucasgosser2298 Před 4 lety +49

    I grew up a packer fan in Wisconsin in the 90s, my father cursed this man with the fury of a thousand cheese curds, we could've had Barry Sanders, and Brett Favre, I heard that all the time

    • @jasondiemand2775
      @jasondiemand2775 Před 4 lety +3

      Lucas Gosser if they got sanders they probably never go for farve. Stuff happens for a reason.

    • @BaronVonBielski
      @BaronVonBielski Před 4 lety +3

      Jason Diemand that’s illogical. Teams will always draft a QB if they need one regardless if they drafted a running back. A good running back will never bring a championship. The giants took Barkley and a first round QB two years in a row so there’s proof of how stupid your comment is

    • @Sinamonstar
      @Sinamonstar Před 4 lety +2

      @@BaronVonBielski well the Packers didn't draft Favre...sooooooooo, its logical that having Barry they wouldn't have felt the need to trade for Favre.

    • @lucasgosser2298
      @lucasgosser2298 Před 4 lety +2

      Please allow me to clear this up, 1991 I believe Ron Wolf enters the fray as GM, during his previous post as Jets GM Mr. Wolf coveted Favre in the 1990 draft and was unable to attain him. By 1991 he was GM in Green Bay and rolled all the dice, and traded a first round pick for Favre, who was drafted in the second round. This man was willing to risk his career day one on Favre, logic would assume this love and madness for 4 would not have subsided had Sanders been present.
      P.S. To this day I wonder if the Wolf character in Pulp Fiction was based on Mr. Wolf, both had dangling brass ones

    • @jessealameda5976
      @jessealameda5976 Před 4 lety

      Lol

  • @Nerdybit
    @Nerdybit Před 4 lety +101

    I'm tired of football movies but DAMN this dude should have a movie lmaoooo

    • @Luk3-936
      @Luk3-936 Před 4 lety +3

      seamo9000deBuilder SUPERBEING never

    • @briancody3329
      @briancody3329 Před 4 lety

      titlewave lo..

    • @michaelhassler7446
      @michaelhassler7446 Před 4 lety

      Stopped watching and supporting the NFL and football ages ago, I will not be apart of someone dying or endangering themselves for money and my entertainment.

    • @Luk3-936
      @Luk3-936 Před 4 lety +2

      Michael Hassler What an ignorant statement

    • @GhostWeekly
      @GhostWeekly Před 3 lety

      @@Luk3-936 he acting like they are forced to play for entertainment they choose to play.

  • @batman4329
    @batman4329 Před 2 lety

    I remember this guy. You did a very good job explaining everything accurately and in context.

  • @danielfrancis2627
    @danielfrancis2627 Před 3 lety +8

    I respect that he finally had the guts to come out and got humble about what he did, I respect that. It takes a lot of guts to come out after lying and cheating.

  • @derekwilson6407
    @derekwilson6407 Před 4 lety +28

    Wow. What a story! I’m not sure what’s more impressive, to con his way into a #2 pick or to come clean with everything & honestly work his way back into the league. What a story!!!!

  • @djquinn11
    @djquinn11 Před 3 lety +82

    I met Tony and his wife years ago and he was humble and seemed like a really nice guy. Joe he’s doing well.

    • @ismaelcruz2148
      @ismaelcruz2148 Před 2 lety +5

      He became humble after life humbled him

    • @Mentos6
      @Mentos6 Před 2 lety

      I hope he invited you for a beer.

  • @suzannecoe4347
    @suzannecoe4347 Před 2 lety

    Confesssion: I don’t really pay attention to football and only go to games for the “party”- but I am really enjoying these videos and subscribed and liked them. You tell great stories that blend sports facts with real personal decisions and situations. Keep it up- you have me as a dedicated fan!

  • @jacobball8422
    @jacobball8422 Před 3 lety

    Flemlo. You make the best content my dude. You are my favorite of many channels I follow. I can't say enough great things April 2021

  • @manontheemooon2335
    @manontheemooon2335 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks for the content Flem!!! Much needed during these times. Really need it to help keep my mind of things these days. Much love brotha

  • @jaybradbury597
    @jaybradbury597 Před 4 lety +157

    The Brian Bosworth of the O-Line in draft history

    • @eyeconqueror1185
      @eyeconqueror1185 Před 4 lety

      Empty calories

    • @jaybradbury597
      @jaybradbury597 Před 4 lety +1

      @Tongan Spartan no denying it he was better but they were both considered busts

    • @holazaddy
      @holazaddy Před 4 lety +12

      You know whats funny. The boz is known for being a bust. But more recognized for being manhandled by bo Jackson and his career game🤣🤣

    • @jaybradbury597
      @jaybradbury597 Před 4 lety

      @@holazaddy oh yeah he is

    • @sourpatch4209
      @sourpatch4209 Před 4 lety +3

      My favorite o line player is joe Thomas hes a beast I dont even like the browns (I'm from Detroit) but hes real good

  • @chuckguy5815
    @chuckguy5815 Před 2 lety

    This is the best message and advice for success that I have seen. No matter what our skill level is. Thank you.

  • @christophercarton6566
    @christophercarton6566 Před 3 lety +5

    Nice work! I remember the whole mess with him after he was drafted and signed. He didn't want anything to do with football after the Packers released him. I remember him playing with the Colts, but i didn't realize he started a whole season. That does speak well of his natural talent, as well as his ability to put a major public embarrassment behind him.

  • @terrylbell6378
    @terrylbell6378 Před 4 lety +70

    "Robbed them of a future hall of famer, but also robbed his damn self." -- Facts

  • @Adventrium
    @Adventrium Před 4 lety +50

    "He never saw it in himself"
    You're a deep man, Flemlo. Keep it up.

  • @colin5494
    @colin5494 Před 2 lety

    Cautionary tales, with understanding and love. Appreciate you

  • @oldg7847
    @oldg7847 Před 3 lety +2

    You do an excellent job telling these stories.. Much appreciated.. ✌ Old

  • @OhYouKnowThatGuy
    @OhYouKnowThatGuy Před 4 lety +12

    Flem, your videos are some of the greatest on the interwebs. You’re a great speaker, great story teller, and very smart in your topics. Stay awesome!

  • @re4477
    @re4477 Před 4 lety +10

    I remember when that issue of SI came out. I was like WHOA when I read that article on him. And then two-three years later I was like 🤦‍♂️.
    Great work FlemLo. Keep putting out that great work!

    • @devildog3575
      @devildog3575 Před 4 lety

      JazzKat 5000 same here! I still have all mine boxed up

  • @mrasmussen5506
    @mrasmussen5506 Před 2 lety

    Great podcast! Thank you!

  • @No1tgffgh
    @No1tgffgh Před 3 lety +5

    I gotta say, not only do I love your story telling abilities, your football knowledge and great editing. BUT. More than anything I appreciate your positivity. You always throw the lesson back in at the end and explain what can be learned for this story. Its such a brilliant way to look at the world and with that positive attitude and thought process, you can bring a lot of success to your life. Thank you.

  • @MrJWTH
    @MrJWTH Před 3 lety +411

    Half surprised he didn’t try to get into pro wrestling afterwords.

    • @TheGusRoman
      @TheGusRoman Před 3 lety +11

      Afterwards

    • @dollarcostbackpacker1226
      @dollarcostbackpacker1226 Před 3 lety +7

      @@TheGusRoman yeuah proabably wusnt kewl opiton wet. Thunk dey go in to movies at the tyme.

    • @evanjordan3915
      @evanjordan3915 Před 3 lety +1

      @@dollarcostbackpacker1226 boo

    • @rivertharatt
      @rivertharatt Před 3 lety +7

      Fuck yeah. He would have been great! They could keep pumping him full of drugs for years! Woulda been more successful for sure

    • @the_rap_minstrel2557
      @the_rap_minstrel2557 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rivertharatt 😂😂😂 Facts

  • @jackburton9653
    @jackburton9653 Před 3 lety +51

    This dude had to be the basis for Steve Lattimer in “The Program”. One of the greatest cheese-ball sports movies of all time
    “Yes! Yeah! STARTING DEFENSE PLACE AT THE TABLE! WOOO!”

    • @tyslink
      @tyslink Před 3 lety +5

      Ha, nailed it. I was thinking the exact same thing. I wonder how many car windows this guy put his head through for fun.

    • @kyleknott1097
      @kyleknott1097 Před 3 lety +8

      Best fucking movie ever man

    • @mykoal5
      @mykoal5 Před 3 lety +2

      ha, Couldn't remember the name of the movie, thanks

    • @jojofreelancer1210
      @jojofreelancer1210 Před 3 lety +2

      Lmao

    • @zach3422
      @zach3422 Před 3 lety

      @@tyslink my

  • @AnthonyBlando
    @AnthonyBlando Před 3 lety

    Yes. OMG. Thank You for making this video. It is all about the journey.

  • @lesareid5484
    @lesareid5484 Před 2 lety

    I love your channel. Best storyteller ever, keep up the hard work.

  • @XX-zu6ot
    @XX-zu6ot Před 4 lety +6

    I need more videos flem to get me through this lockdown. Another banger as always!

  • @kjkreutzer
    @kjkreutzer Před 3 lety +3

    Great job. Loved how you discussed his issues but the ability to overcome. We all have our gifts/strengths and we should never not believe in those.

  • @rphntw1n
    @rphntw1n Před 2 lety

    This is the only channel I can find doing this type of content. I have a long list of people I'd like to see the deep dive on.

  • @cardtrix1970
    @cardtrix1970 Před 3 lety +4

    Video was well done. And yes, I give Tony a TON of credit for getting sober/clean, having a decent season with the Colts & just..."getting things right" in the endd! Most of us have..."fucked up" in our lives, &...many of us...more than.once!

  • @ALTAIR2
    @ALTAIR2 Před 4 lety +168

    Do a piece on Tavaris jackson (RIP)

    • @taucousgoram1762
      @taucousgoram1762 Před 4 lety +3

      Yea

    • @redg9191
      @redg9191 Před 4 lety +1

      Flight high😖

    • @pacojuanrico7083
      @pacojuanrico7083 Před 4 lety

      😮

    • @PGar58
      @PGar58 Před 4 lety +6

      Jonathan Hill Minnesota drafted him high even though most teams had him ranked lower. All things considered he had a decent career, even got to play in a SB; but tragically left us far too soon.
      2020 has been the biggest downer of a year in a long time.

    • @yoitstonytone7790
      @yoitstonytone7790 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah that's some really sad news 😞

  • @DrKushmeister
    @DrKushmeister Před 4 lety +5

    Just discovered your channel and I have to say, great content. You explain everything perfectly and love the details. Subscribed!

  • @musicmakelightning
    @musicmakelightning Před 2 lety +4

    Dude. You are absolutely a wise man and your analysis of people's behavior is valuable beyond football and all sports. Great video series. Love the positivity. We need more of this in social media.

  • @cirenala8677
    @cirenala8677 Před 2 lety

    Wow great video! Ur a beast brody! I remember like yesterday...I was 12 and was already a Cowboy fan so of course I remember that Draft lol even remember the SIs with Mandarich on the cover, one where it showed his diet n how much he ate. Wow such great nostalgia thank for the video & BTW I'm deep down still waiting for Barry to come outta retirement lollol ....dont forget tip ur waiters, drum roll but u get it lol

  • @TajWolfe
    @TajWolfe Před 4 lety +60

    “Hell even his hair started to go” 😂😂😂 not gon lie when I saw that Packers pic I’m like who tf is that

  • @AlonsoRules
    @AlonsoRules Před 4 lety +280

    Imagine Favre with Barry Sanders. That would have been epic.

    • @stevejohnson4562
      @stevejohnson4562 Před 4 lety +11

      Brent Fullwood had 800 yards and 5 TDs in 1989 when the Packers were 10-6. The Packers beat the Super Bowl champion 49ers in San Fran that year. Imagine replacing Fullwood with Sanders who had 1470 yards and 14 TDs. The Packers may have gone to the Super Bowl in 1989.

    • @petehawthorne6361
      @petehawthorne6361 Před 4 lety

      Nope .

    • @jessiebolton4568
      @jessiebolton4568 Před 4 lety +6

      Packers would have been been awesome with that combo

    • @jhanbury1968
      @jhanbury1968 Před 4 lety +7

      With Sanders, the Holmgren Favre White era probably wouldn't have happened. Tom Brotzz was fired because of his draft picks (like Manrich) and replaced by Wolf in 91.

    • @greek1237
      @greek1237 Před 4 lety +2

      Sadly ONE of the stats would take a hit, a guy that runs all the time vs a guy that throw's all the time for the most part.

  • @papplays5968
    @papplays5968 Před 3 lety

    Crazy story, and an awesome video. Great work bro🤙

  • @bryanmathis7976
    @bryanmathis7976 Před 2 lety

    As always brother love your work keep on keepin on my friend........

  • @mcpeace00
    @mcpeace00 Před 3 lety +241

    I used to train in the same gym as Tony while he was at MSU. The steroid usage was the WORST kept secret in East Lansing. I can't beliveve the Packers didn't know!

    • @joed7274
      @joed7274 Před 3 lety +14

      I was born in the 90s but when I think of college football in the 80’s I think of widespread steroid use.

    • @dirtyfrank6162
      @dirtyfrank6162 Před 3 lety +9

      Favre and Barry in the same backfield. I’m happy I didn’t see that.

    • @branchtana315
      @branchtana315 Před 3 lety +12

      Especially back in the late 80s when the physique quality of pro athletes wasn't nearly as good across the board as the physiques of today's athletes. To see this 21-22yo insane ripped 330lb giant that had speed and explosion that was superhuman should have been an easy sign that he was juiced out of his mind. These were professional athlete scouts that have studied probably thousands of prospects, it should have been obvious to them up front.

    • @jamesanthony5681
      @jamesanthony5681 Před 3 lety +11

      They knew. If NFL teams know that, say, 80% of lineman and linebackers in college are juicing, then what do the NFL GM's do, not draft anyone?

    • @vteam02
      @vteam02 Před 3 lety +14

      NFL players are not natural

  • @reidyoung686
    @reidyoung686 Před 4 lety +10

    Love the vids flem, keep it up

  • @danfossconsultant
    @danfossconsultant Před 3 lety +1

    Great redemption story - told in a wonderful way. Thanks

  • @jamesl.rubart8116
    @jamesl.rubart8116 Před 7 měsíci

    First vid I've watched from you. You have great style, enjoyed it.

  • @javi__...
    @javi__... Před 4 lety +303

    This dude looks like he aged 10 years after 1 year in the NFL

    • @ericgraham875
      @ericgraham875 Před 4 lety +17

      Drugs and booze will do that. Speaking from personal experience im 25 and have been clean from stuff like that for 6 years

    • @JoeyVol
      @JoeyVol Před 4 lety +29

      That's his withdrawal from literal race horse steroids.

    • @jfaulk5717
      @jfaulk5717 Před 4 lety +3

      Test crash.

    • @projektxent
      @projektxent Před 4 lety

      Eric Graham congratulations

    • @McStick7
      @McStick7 Před 4 lety

      @@ericgraham875 you are right after 10 years smoking weed my hair start falling out.

  • @vegetafett
    @vegetafett Před 3 lety +24

    My favorite Player all time made it to 20th in this draft "Steve Atwater". Great video man .

    • @krell2130
      @krell2130 Před 2 lety +1

      Very nice player indeed, Atwater. Teamed with Dennis Smith, that was a helluva safety pairing.

    • @vegetafett
      @vegetafett Před 2 lety

      @@krell2130 Smith was a monster too very underrated.

  • @Drumbanger8
    @Drumbanger8 Před 2 lety

    Wow, great video and information- thank you so much.

  • @monsterbabymil
    @monsterbabymil Před 2 lety

    Your videos are the best. I don't even like football but these stories are very interesting. Keep'em coming

  • @WayneBarroncffcs
    @WayneBarroncffcs Před 3 lety +3

    I was watching a video on Dak Prescott's ankle injury when I found your video here.
    Very well done.
    Damn good sports documentary.
    Never heard of the guy, but knowing he was apart of the first round where the Cowboys at Troy makes this of more interest than one might think.
    Keep up the good work.
    Will have to check out some more of your stuff.

  • @stueve
    @stueve Před 3 lety +348

    As a Vikings fan, Tony is a Hall of Famer in my heart.

    • @Owen-qo8zh
      @Owen-qo8zh Před 3 lety +14

      Marlo Stueve I’m a packer fan in my heart he isn’t

    • @kevinmcrae3354
      @kevinmcrae3354 Před 3 lety +11

      Marlo Stueve
      He shouldn’t even be allowed within a thousand miles of Canton Ohio.

    • @steverasmussen8738
      @steverasmussen8738 Před 3 lety +4

      *LOL*

    • @GOATSO99
      @GOATSO99 Před 3 lety +4

      Naa fuck that dude fucked the packers lol

    • @BloodFeitan
      @BloodFeitan Před 3 lety +7

      Christian ponder is a hall of famer in heart to

  • @robertf8475
    @robertf8475 Před 3 lety

    helluva vid. im jaded as hell and even I felt the message you juiced out of the "Incredible Bulk" story lol well done

  • @bigjeff72
    @bigjeff72 Před 2 lety

    Love your content bro! Officially a subscriber!

  • @Flesson19
    @Flesson19 Před 3 lety +28

    I have to say, this guy is one of the best speakers I have heard in a long time. I understand what he says, i can even feel it but he does it in a way that shows his personality but doesn't draw you away the story he is talking about. i wish I had half the talent he does when i make my videos for my channel, well done man, You are amazing

  • @ianobrien3730
    @ianobrien3730 Před 4 lety +10

    Another banger bro cue the wayne is part of my
    Vocabulary

  • @capitaloss
    @capitaloss Před 2 lety

    I love your angles. Keep being a great human!

  • @fenastray
    @fenastray Před 3 lety

    This is a story that I normally would not find to be all that interesting. However, the excellent quality of this video kept me riveted. Nice job.