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

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  • Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
  • 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 4 года назад +4904

    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.

    • @FBS2134
      @FBS2134 4 года назад +71

      Wow!

    • @QuanLovesGaming
      @QuanLovesGaming 4 года назад +371

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

    • @nwpgk8166
      @nwpgk8166 4 года назад +240

      How did nobody give him a chance?

    • @drewcliff82
      @drewcliff82 4 года назад +384

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

    • @guccimane3731
      @guccimane3731 4 года назад +253

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

  • @JamieRThompson73
    @JamieRThompson73 4 года назад +1880

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

    • @eljefe8564
      @eljefe8564 4 года назад +34

      Is he still yoked like the video? Dude is huge

    • @JamieRThompson73
      @JamieRThompson73 4 года назад +233

      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 4 года назад +45

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

    • @kirkridenour
      @kirkridenour 4 года назад +54

      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 4 года назад +14

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

  • @americangraffiti6192
    @americangraffiti6192 3 года назад +67

    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 3 года назад +7

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

  • @mangrove
    @mangrove 3 года назад +149

    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.

  • @BrianGlaze
    @BrianGlaze 4 года назад +1920

    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 4 года назад +35

      That stuff there is why FlemLo is so awesome-

    • @BrianGlaze
      @BrianGlaze 4 года назад +19

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

    • @BrianGlaze
      @BrianGlaze 4 года назад +25

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

    • @johnnyherrera7220
      @johnnyherrera7220 4 года назад +10

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

    • @BrianGlaze
      @BrianGlaze 4 года назад +8

      Johnny Herrera there we go haha. Thanks man

  • @josephsandoval7379
    @josephsandoval7379 4 года назад +506

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

  • @carltonjohnson7701
    @carltonjohnson7701 2 года назад +18

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

  • @jimbeaux89
    @jimbeaux89 2 года назад +123

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

    • @marcoslaureano5562
      @marcoslaureano5562 2 года назад +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 8 месяцев назад

      Really you mean he stopped taking the massive amount of Roids

    • @okcthunderfan83
      @okcthunderfan83 7 месяцев назад +1

      So did Michael Vick.

  • @strongcloud28
    @strongcloud28 4 года назад +492

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

    • @afhostie
      @afhostie 4 года назад +44

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

    • @carbonking53
      @carbonking53 4 года назад +17

      The truth will set you free.

    • @thelastonebreathing6659
      @thelastonebreathing6659 4 года назад +1

      @@afhostie hi

    • @Placesandspaces35
      @Placesandspaces35 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +2

      Yes no pun intended. "Clean"

  • @mixedmartialanarchist6469
    @mixedmartialanarchist6469 4 года назад +651

    “Everybody’s on steroids”
    - Nate Diaz

    • @emilegriffith1473
      @emilegriffith1473 4 года назад +16

      Lol including nate Diaz hahah this quote is so priceless

    • @palehorse24681
      @palehorse24681 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +5

      He has never been on anything! Fym

    • @emilegriffith1473
      @emilegriffith1473 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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.

  • @gentlmanjb956
    @gentlmanjb956 3 года назад +630

    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 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +14

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

    • @rtoujr
      @rtoujr 3 года назад +22

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

    • @farhanatashiga3721
      @farhanatashiga3721 3 года назад +5

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

    • @the_rap_minstrel2557
      @the_rap_minstrel2557 3 года назад +1

      @@rtoujr Big time

  • @petechau9616
    @petechau9616 3 года назад +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.

  • @TheGrreatDane
    @TheGrreatDane 4 года назад +355

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

    • @dimitries
      @dimitries 4 года назад +10

      Facts!!!

    • @josephnicolino8529
      @josephnicolino8529 4 года назад +19

      Kind of looked like him too.

    • @djeternal617
      @djeternal617 4 года назад +8

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

    • @diypictures
      @diypictures 4 года назад +16

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

    • @josephnicolino8529
      @josephnicolino8529 4 года назад +8

      @@diypictures we have to educate the young folk

  • @madtownangler
    @madtownangler 4 года назад +512

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

    • @davidminor4213
      @davidminor4213 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +5

      @Thomas Sankara imagine Barry and Brett.

    • @davidminor4213
      @davidminor4213 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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

  • @actionjackson8186
    @actionjackson8186 3 года назад +768

    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 3 года назад +3

      Very smart of you

    • @Ray-uu3yp
      @Ray-uu3yp 3 года назад +98

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

    • @landonharris1264
      @landonharris1264 3 года назад +33

      @@Ray-uu3yp exactly lol poor Barry and Calvin

    • @Briskoooo
      @Briskoooo 3 года назад +27

      Just to waste his career lol

    • @fishe4079
      @fishe4079 3 года назад +7

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

  • @thfzn3130
    @thfzn3130 3 года назад +40

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

  • @Moose-sg3qp
    @Moose-sg3qp 4 года назад +1214

    I give him props for coming clean and getting clean.

    • @LeggoMyLegYo
      @LeggoMyLegYo 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +6

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

  • @michaelmiller5194
    @michaelmiller5194 4 года назад +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.

  • @jamesbarrick3403
    @jamesbarrick3403 3 года назад +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.

  • @phoenixjim0527
    @phoenixjim0527 3 года назад +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.

  • @TheMrBmurray
    @TheMrBmurray 4 года назад +766

    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 4 года назад +39

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

    • @SalaciousCrmb
      @SalaciousCrmb 4 года назад +31

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

    • @pg4033
      @pg4033 4 года назад +1

      Thx bro

    • @shifty1927
      @shifty1927 4 года назад +5

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

    • @eazyE93
      @eazyE93 4 года назад +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.

  • @maleekhoffman9473
    @maleekhoffman9473 4 года назад +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 7 месяцев назад +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

  • @richardstephens5570
    @richardstephens5570 2 года назад +18

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

    • @billblaski9523
      @billblaski9523 Год назад +1

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

  • @agh3569
    @agh3569 4 года назад +1563

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

  • @JacksonHalm
    @JacksonHalm 4 года назад +765

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

    • @Ratt2004
      @Ratt2004 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +7

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

    • @myronstill9901
      @myronstill9901 4 года назад

      Jackson Halm say word

    • @zacharycarter131
      @zacharycarter131 4 года назад +1

      He had to have some wrestling experience

    • @marksmith4346
      @marksmith4346 4 года назад +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.

  • @bi0lizard1
    @bi0lizard1 2 года назад +7

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

  • @burtmacklinfbi8824
    @burtmacklinfbi8824 3 года назад +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 4 года назад +424

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

    • @tacotom3492
      @tacotom3492 4 года назад +27

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

    • @andykrawczyk7179
      @andykrawczyk7179 4 года назад +31

      Lattimer

    • @panagenesis2695
      @panagenesis2695 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +3

      Lol factz

    • @I_Cunt_Spell
      @I_Cunt_Spell 4 года назад

      Wasn't he an outside linebacker?

  • @ljessecusterl
    @ljessecusterl 4 года назад +260

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

  • @HendersonHinchfinch
    @HendersonHinchfinch 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +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.

  • @JB-cd6gn
    @JB-cd6gn 3 года назад +68

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

  • @thezerowulf507
    @thezerowulf507 3 года назад +904

    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 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +65

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

    • @KitchenerLeslie2
      @KitchenerLeslie2 3 года назад +33

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

    • @troliskimosko
      @troliskimosko 3 года назад +55

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

    • @starlight446
      @starlight446 3 года назад +29

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

  • @anthonyriche552
    @anthonyriche552 2 года назад +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.

  • @cptgibbs4256
    @cptgibbs4256 2 года назад +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."

  • @joshstacy7241
    @joshstacy7241 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +5

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

  • @dustinthegamingdad1282
    @dustinthegamingdad1282 4 года назад +207

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

    • @dustinthegamingdad1282
      @dustinthegamingdad1282 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +19

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

    • @dustinthegamingdad1282
      @dustinthegamingdad1282 4 года назад +5

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

    • @db-hj9cu
      @db-hj9cu 4 года назад +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 4 года назад

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

  • @leviathansky7188
    @leviathansky7188 2 года назад

    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!

  • @markeywestskies6503
    @markeywestskies6503 3 года назад +2

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

  • @coltonw29
    @coltonw29 4 года назад +587

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

    • @bogdonbogdonovic5381
      @bogdonbogdonovic5381 4 года назад +13

      oBrxtus _ lol The power scheme linemen always juiced

    • @coltonw29
      @coltonw29 4 года назад +3

      Caleb Powell fr

    • @modelovirus7120
      @modelovirus7120 4 года назад +19

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

    • @coltonw29
      @coltonw29 4 года назад +14

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

    • @WiggityWeys
      @WiggityWeys 4 года назад +2

      Caleb Powell 💀💀💀💀

  • @logicaldude3611
    @logicaldude3611 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +1

      Any stories?

    • @lanceprzybyla7662
      @lanceprzybyla7662 3 года назад +2

      Wow.....that is pathetic

    • @Quagigitymire
      @Quagigitymire 2 года назад

      @@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 Год назад

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

  • @slugcult-10_years_and
    @slugcult-10_years_and 3 года назад

    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.

  • @sno-cone6052
    @sno-cone6052 2 года назад

    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!

  • @tylerbezek3354
    @tylerbezek3354 4 года назад +132

    "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 4 года назад +2

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

    • @RalloWatches
      @RalloWatches 4 года назад

      He was a good receiver for Lions.

    • @futuregohan4837
      @futuregohan4837 4 года назад

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

    • @Ofnir_1
      @Ofnir_1 4 года назад

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

    • @elastic774
      @elastic774 4 года назад +1

      @@futuregohan4837 ur a idiot

  • @increase9896
    @increase9896 3 года назад +278

    theres something about a balding man with a ponytail. It requires a certain commitment to cognitive dissonance unlike anything else. don't trust those men to make good choices

    • @Daryl524
      @Daryl524 3 года назад +4

      🤣😂🤣

    • @bmackin2938
      @bmackin2938 3 года назад +1

      Facts 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @michaelbaker266
      @michaelbaker266 3 года назад +4

      One of the best comments I've seen in awhile 🤣

    • @612Jhud
      @612Jhud 3 года назад +1

      😂😂

  • @MrLeeirwin
    @MrLeeirwin 3 года назад

    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

  • @robertf8475
    @robertf8475 3 года назад

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

  • @lucasgosser2298
    @lucasgosser2298 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +3

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

    • @BaronVonBielski
      @BaronVonBielski 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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 4 года назад

      Lol

  • @jeremymenning56
    @jeremymenning56 4 года назад +213

    Ryan Leaf: [likes this video.]

    • @rayquinlan40
      @rayquinlan40 4 года назад +8

      Jeremy Menning now that’s funny! Also Jarmarcus Russell

    • @THANOS736
      @THANOS736 4 года назад +2

      Hahahahaha!!! Good one!!

    • @charliedallachie3539
      @charliedallachie3539 4 года назад +1

      Robert Griffin III

    • @efdrayton8207
      @efdrayton8207 4 года назад

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @christianburrell5564
      @christianburrell5564 4 года назад +1

      At least Ryan Leaf has finally gotten his life together and is making himself into a darn good commentator guy.

  • @jacobball8422
    @jacobball8422 3 года назад

    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

  • @cirenala8677
    @cirenala8677 2 года назад

    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

  • @MrJWTH
    @MrJWTH 3 года назад +411

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

    • @TheGusRoman
      @TheGusRoman 3 года назад +11

      Afterwards

    • @dollarcostbackpacker1226
      @dollarcostbackpacker1226 3 года назад +7

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

    • @evanjordan3915
      @evanjordan3915 3 года назад +1

      @@dollarcostbackpacker1226 boo

    • @rivertharatt
      @rivertharatt 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +1

      @@rivertharatt 😂😂😂 Facts

  • @derekwilson6407
    @derekwilson6407 4 года назад +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!!!!

    • @curtycurtl2
      @curtycurtl2 3 года назад +2

      Was Lattimer from “The Program” based on this guy?

    • @vantastroganoff4370
      @vantastroganoff4370 3 года назад

      He lost weight
      Avocado n kale

  • @slv2thaGrind
    @slv2thaGrind 3 года назад

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

  • @suzannecoe4347
    @suzannecoe4347 2 года назад

    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!

  • @javi__...
    @javi__... 4 года назад +303

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

    • @ericgraham875
      @ericgraham875 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +29

      That's his withdrawal from literal race horse steroids.

    • @jfaulk5717
      @jfaulk5717 4 года назад +3

      Test crash.

    • @projektxent
      @projektxent 4 года назад

      Eric Graham congratulations

    • @McStick7
      @McStick7 4 года назад

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

  • @Nerdybit
    @Nerdybit 4 года назад +101

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

    • @Luk3-936
      @Luk3-936 4 года назад +3

      seamo9000deBuilder SUPERBEING never

    • @briancody3329
      @briancody3329 4 года назад

      titlewave lo..

    • @michaelhassler7446
      @michaelhassler7446 4 года назад

      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 4 года назад +2

      Michael Hassler What an ignorant statement

    • @GhostWeekly
      @GhostWeekly 3 года назад

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

  • @danielfrancis2627
    @danielfrancis2627 3 года назад +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.

  • @oldg7847
    @oldg7847 3 года назад +2

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

  • @jaybradbury597
    @jaybradbury597 4 года назад +157

    The Brian Bosworth of the O-Line in draft history

    • @Buttington_Headerson
      @Buttington_Headerson 4 года назад

      Empty calories

    • @jaybradbury597
      @jaybradbury597 4 года назад +1

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

    • @holazaddy
      @holazaddy 4 года назад +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 4 года назад

      @@holazaddy oh yeah he is

    • @sourpatch4209
      @sourpatch4209 4 года назад +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

  • @terrylbell6378
    @terrylbell6378 4 года назад +70

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

  • @Drumbanger8
    @Drumbanger8 2 года назад

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

  • @chuckguy5815
    @chuckguy5815 2 года назад

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

  • @mcpeace00
    @mcpeace00 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +9

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

    • @branchtana315
      @branchtana315 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +14

      NFL players are not natural

  • @TajWolfe
    @TajWolfe 4 года назад +60

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

  • @cardtrix1970
    @cardtrix1970 3 года назад +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!

  • @christophercarton6566
    @christophercarton6566 3 года назад +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.

  • @ALTAIR2
    @ALTAIR2 4 года назад +168

    Do a piece on Tavaris jackson (RIP)

    • @Forrestrunts
      @Forrestrunts 4 года назад +3

      Yea

    • @redg9191
      @redg9191 4 года назад +1

      Flight high😖

    • @pacojuanrico7083
      @pacojuanrico7083 4 года назад

      😮

    • @PGar58
      @PGar58 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +1

      Yeah that's some really sad news 😞

  • @djquinn11
    @djquinn11 3 года назад +81

    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 2 года назад +5

      He became humble after life humbled him

    • @Mentos6
      @Mentos6 2 года назад

      I hope he invited you for a beer.

  • @fenastray
    @fenastray 3 года назад

    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.

  • @bryanmathis7976
    @bryanmathis7976 2 года назад

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

  • @Arnellius_Martinius
    @Arnellius_Martinius 4 года назад +131

    According to my Dad who played with him in Indy, his 4.6 40 was real. Everything else was cap except that.

    • @hfr8343
      @hfr8343 4 года назад +13

      I believe your dad. He finagled the system big time

    • @lanecunningham9654
      @lanecunningham9654 4 года назад +12

      It’s cool your dad played in the league

    • @timoh32
      @timoh32 4 года назад +37

      Steve Martin? He was a damn good interior D-lineman!

    • @Ghostwatchertim-_-
      @Ghostwatchertim-_- 4 года назад +3

      I bet you dad cant throw a football over em mountains!!!

    • @mike_plays2005
      @mike_plays2005 4 года назад

      If you don’t mind me asking who was your dad?

  • @jackburton9653
    @jackburton9653 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +8

      Best fucking movie ever man

    • @mykoal5
      @mykoal5 4 года назад +2

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

    • @jojofreelancer1210
      @jojofreelancer1210 3 года назад +2

      Lmao

    • @zach3422
      @zach3422 3 года назад

      @@tyslink my

  • @jamesl.rubart8116
    @jamesl.rubart8116 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @lesareid5484
    @lesareid5484 2 года назад

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

  • @AlonsoRules
    @AlonsoRules 4 года назад +281

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

    • @stevejohnson4562
      @stevejohnson4562 4 года назад +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 4 года назад

      Nope .

    • @jessiebolton4568
      @jessiebolton4568 4 года назад +6

      Packers would have been been awesome with that combo

    • @jhanbury1968
      @jhanbury1968 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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.

  • @re4477
    @re4477 4 года назад +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 4 года назад

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

  • @AnthonyBlando
    @AnthonyBlando 3 года назад

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

  • @colin5494
    @colin5494 2 года назад

    Cautionary tales, with understanding and love. Appreciate you

  • @redmustangredmustang
    @redmustangredmustang 4 года назад +158

    He actually redeemed himself and got another chance with Indy and actually played with Peyton Manning until an injury forced him to retire. Tony was able to pick himself up and got a second chance which he took and ran with.

    • @KingloTRG
      @KingloTRG 4 года назад +15

      Yea I can see u didn’t watch the whole video

    • @spenck7740
      @spenck7740 4 года назад +3

      Redeemed himself? No he didnt. I suspect you are tony mandarach. The guy was a lazy loser and the only reason he was ever big was cuz of roids. Guy had slow feet and was historically the biggest draft bust of all time. And im a Green bay native. It sucked

    • @patmebro2429
      @patmebro2429 4 года назад +1

      Next time just watch the video at 2x speed. Geez

    • @DaveyFish1
      @DaveyFish1 4 года назад +1

      redmustang04 redmustang04 stupid af

    • @FitmartFitness
      @FitmartFitness 4 года назад +1

      Arrogant young people make stupid mistakes. It cost Green Bay dearly. It cost him dearly also. But to his credit, he did redeem himself.

  • @robertobst794
    @robertobst794 4 года назад +107

    So I’m sitting here thinking what team screwed up that bad to miss out on 3 future HOF players and you’re gonna tell me it was my packers

    • @crimsonElixirxoxo
      @crimsonElixirxoxo 4 года назад +3

      Ikr i can't believe that they actually took a chance on him when there was three hall of fame players in the class. I just hope that we don't look back on the last draft and say "damn Rashan Gary was worse than him"

    • @MusicManSeanB
      @MusicManSeanB 4 года назад +2

      What hurts most, we coulda had Deion Sanders 2 years before we spent the #5 pick overall in the 1991 draft on another cornerback from Florida State, Terrell Buckley.

    • @davidminor4213
      @davidminor4213 4 года назад +15

      The irony is the Lions, Chiefs and Falcons were far worse for the next two decades

    • @TheJingles007
      @TheJingles007 4 года назад +3

      lmao you don't own the Packers

    • @kvltizt
      @kvltizt 4 года назад +8

      @@TheJingles007 Packers are publically owned. If he lives in Green Bay, he may very well hold shares. :p

  • @bigjeff72
    @bigjeff72 3 года назад

    Love your content bro! Officially a subscriber!

  • @monsterbabymil
    @monsterbabymil 3 года назад

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

  • @manontheemooon2335
    @manontheemooon2335 4 года назад +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

  • @OhYouKnowThatGuy
    @OhYouKnowThatGuy 4 года назад +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!

  • @mrasmussen5506
    @mrasmussen5506 2 года назад

    Great podcast! Thank you!

  • @dalenewland5115
    @dalenewland5115 2 года назад

    Hey brother that was an awesome video wish I would have found your channel sooner Thanks so much love you in Washington State

  • @AdolfKitler
    @AdolfKitler 3 года назад +110

    I believe him when he said he didnt juice in the NFL, it showed

    • @milwaukeebucksnation2022
      @milwaukeebucksnation2022 3 года назад +2

      No he stopped juicing after he was caught by the NFL and then he played even worse.

    • @FoxxyBrown1111
      @FoxxyBrown1111 3 года назад +7

      @@milwaukeebucksnation2022 Nope. He was never caught. Ofc, he wasn't since he stopped steroids before playing in the NFL.

    • @rockedthecrapout
      @rockedthecrapout 3 года назад +2

      He played alright with the Colts and Peyton Manning.

  • @XX-zu6ot
    @XX-zu6ot 4 года назад +6

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

  • @danfossconsultant
    @danfossconsultant 3 года назад +1

    Great redemption story - told in a wonderful way. Thanks

  • @DF-rx5mg
    @DF-rx5mg 3 года назад

    New subscriber. Caught one of your videos today and loved it. Great content.

  • @stueve
    @stueve 3 года назад +348

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

    • @Owen-qo8zh
      @Owen-qo8zh 3 года назад +14

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

    • @kevinmcrae3354
      @kevinmcrae3354 3 года назад +11

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

    • @steverasmussen8738
      @steverasmussen8738 3 года назад +4

      *LOL*

    • @GOATSO99
      @GOATSO99 3 года назад +4

      Naa fuck that dude fucked the packers lol

    • @BloodFeitan
      @BloodFeitan 3 года назад +7

      Christian ponder is a hall of famer in heart to

  • @johnnyscarecrow3363
    @johnnyscarecrow3363 4 года назад +45

    I love how they are likely he was the anomaly? Steroids and drugs run rampant through the NFL probably still do

    • @bobjayboxing3804
      @bobjayboxing3804 4 года назад +5

      Dont get caught. Guys that get caught are taking too much gear

  • @tmeadows470
    @tmeadows470 3 года назад

    You have got great video’s. I see a lot of content of other commentators I want to know but they are so terrible at repeating their comments I can’t make it halfway through. But you keep me interested all the way through. Great video Bro awesome job. 👍👍👍

  • @capitaloss
    @capitaloss 2 года назад

    I love your angles. Keep being a great human!

  • @austindean2396
    @austindean2396 4 года назад +298

    I gotta be honest, even with roids those combine numbers are still crazy

    • @sgecali1145
      @sgecali1145 4 года назад +7

      Literally no way in hell he wasn’t on something. When he got to the NFL he had to get off cycle and that explains his 40 pound loss of mostly muscle.

    • @McDanMan84
      @McDanMan84 4 года назад +3

      I don’t think u know what roids does to you lol

    • @McDanMan84
      @McDanMan84 4 года назад

      Mike Hunt was talkin to the guy who typed the main comment.. but that’s dope ;)

    • @lifeisa.smalllesson4607
      @lifeisa.smalllesson4607 3 года назад +2

      @n00bie its the side effects that are better. When someone sats a steroid is better than others or this new steroid is a 1000 times better than the old form...they typically are referring to the side effects.. The side effecta are less problematic, thus the "gear" was much better for you all around!

    • @nohandlp6194
      @nohandlp6194 3 года назад +6

      @n00bie everyone in the nfl and in college football is on roids no chance without it

  • @Adventrium
    @Adventrium 4 года назад +50

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

  • @papplays5968
    @papplays5968 3 года назад

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

  • @mikeb9634
    @mikeb9634 3 года назад

    Great piece! Really appreciated how you spoke factually but clearly separated your opinions. Opinions, which I might add, that seemed to come from a depth of football knowledge and compassion as a human. Well done