Where Are They Now? College Superstars
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Tony Mandarich, OT
Michigan State (1986-1989)
Owner, Mandarich Auto Parts, Canada's third-leading supplier of brake pads
Owner, Mandarich Media Group, a web development and photography company
TV Host, World's Strongest Man Super Series (on ESPN 2)
Offensive Line Coach, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL)
ANSWER: Tony and his wife Char are plenty busy, what with four kids and their own media company, which includes Mandarich Photography and Mandarich Models ("Where beauty is our passion.") They even have a blog (not suitable for all workplaces). Here's something else I didn't realize: Tony returned to the NFL after a five-year absence and started for the Indianapolis Colts from 1996-98.
[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] Tony and his wife Char are plenty busy, what with four kids and their own media company, which includes Mandarich Photography and Mandarich Models ("Where beauty is our passion.") They even have a blog (not suitable for all workplaces). Here's something else I didn't realize: Tony returned to the NFL after a five-year absence and started for the Indianapolis Colts from 1996-98.
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[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] Tony and his wife Char are plenty busy, what with four kids and their own media company, which includes Mandarich Photography and Mandarich Models ("Where beauty is our passion.") They even have a blog (not suitable for all workplaces). Here's something else I didn't realize: Tony returned to the NFL after a five-year absence and started for the Indianapolis Colts from 1996-98.
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Ryan Leaf, QB
Washington State (1994-97)
Graduate Student, The Catholic University of Paris
Deputy Mayor, Great Falls, Montana
Quarterbacks/Golf Coach, West Texas A&M
Host of Internet radio show, Leaf-Erickson (with former Miami QB Craig Erickson)
ANSWER: "The West Texas A&M athletic department has announced today that WTAMU football asst. coach Ryan Leaf will assume duties of head men's golf coach for the upcoming spring, taking the place of former coach Jeremy Hodges, who has left the program to pursue other professional opportunities." [Source: GoBuffsGo.com] As for Craig Erickson, he's a yacht salesman. "The West Texas A&M athletic department has announced today that WTAMU football asst. coach Ryan Leaf will assume duties of head men's golf coach for the upcoming spring, taking the place of former coach Jeremy Hodges, who has left the program to pursue other professional opportunities." [Source: GoBuffsGo.com] As for Craig Erickson, he's a yacht salesman.
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Tony Rice, QB
Notre Dame (1987-1989)
Tony Rice Toyota, South Bend, Indiana
Blue and Gold, a publication about Notre Dame
Quarterbacks Coach, University of Texas
Rice Properties, a luxury real-estate firm
ANSWER: "After two seasons playing in Canada and Europe, Rice returned to Indiana. Today he lives in Mishawaka, one town over from South Bend, and handles Public Relations for Blue and Gold, a monthly publication about Notre Dame." [Source: Blue and Gold]
[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] "After two seasons playing in Canada and Europe, Rice returned to Indiana. Today he lives in Mishawaka, one town over from South Bend, and handles Public Relations for Blue and Gold, a monthly publication about Notre Dame." [Source: Blue and Gold]
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[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] "After two seasons playing in Canada and Europe, Rice returned to Indiana. Today he lives in Mishawaka, one town over from South Bend, and handles Public Relations for Blue and Gold, a monthly publication about Notre Dame." [Source: Blue and Gold]
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Mateen Cleaves, Guard
Michigan State (1996-2000)
Assistant to the Athletic Director, Michigan State
Actor (Credits include The Bourne Ultimatum and two episodes of Without A Trace)
Guard, Bakersfield Jam (NBA Developmental League)
Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
ANSWER: In March 2008, he was named D-League Player of the Month. He's also busy texting current MSU players.
[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] In March 2008, he was named D-League Player of the Month. He's also busy texting current MSU players.
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[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] In March 2008, he was named D-League Player of the Month. He's also busy texting current MSU players.
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Richie Farmer, Guard
Kentucky (1988-1992)
Sheriff, Lexington County, KY
Vice President–Marketing, Nashville Predators (NHL)
Assistant Coach, Murray State
Commissioner of Agriculture, Kentucky
ANSWER: Perhaps "superstar" is stretching it, but Farmer did have his number retired. Kentucky voters sure remember him, because he was elected Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture in November, 2003, and was sworn into office in January, 2004. He was re-elected to a second four-year term on November 6, 2007. [Source: Kentucky Department of Agriculture] Perhaps "superstar" is stretching it, but Farmer did have his number retired. Kentucky voters sure remember him, because he was elected Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture in November, 2003, and was sworn into office in January, 2004. He was re-elected to a second four-year term on November 6, 2007. [Source: Kentucky Department of Agriculture]
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Eric Montross, Center
North Carolina (1990-1994)
Commentator, Tar Heel Radio
Assistant Coach, Dallas Mavericks
Co-Owner, Montross Farms, Sellersburg, Indiana
Center, Battle Creek (MI) Knights, International Basketball League
ANSWER: Montross replaced Mick Mixon behind the microphone in 2005.
[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] Montross replaced Mick Mixon behind the microphone in 2005.
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[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] Montross replaced Mick Mixon behind the microphone in 2005.
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Bobby Hurley, Guard
Duke (1989-1993)
Assistant Head Coach, St. Anthony's High School (Jersey City, NJ)
Owner and Breeder of Racehorses
Motivational Speaker, Anthony Robbins Companies
Sports Information Director, Duke
ANSWER: Hurley owns and operates Devil Eleven Stable.
[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] Hurley owns and operates Devil Eleven Stable.
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[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] Hurley owns and operates Devil Eleven Stable.
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Miles Simon, Guard
Arizona (1994-1998)
Assistant Coach, Arizona
Director of Player Personnel, Albany Patroons (CBA)
Co-Owner, Miles & Terry's, a Tuscon sports bar (with Jason Terry)
Assistant Head Coach, Swedish National Team
ANSWER: Simon returned to Arizona in 2005. Here's his website, which includes his phone number and email address.
[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] Simon returned to Arizona in 2005. Here's his website, which includes his phone number and email address.
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[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] Simon returned to Arizona in 2005. Here's his website, which includes his phone number and email address.
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Curtis Enis, RB
Penn State (1995-1997)
Founder & CEO, Enis Breakfast Bars
Selling Cutco knives in Berwick, Pennsylvania
Divinity School Student, Wake Forest
None of the Above
ANSWER:
ANSWER: Originally, we said that Enis was still working for a garage door company called Clopay in Russia, Ohio. But we've received a few emails that said Mr. Enis is now a Deputy Sheriff in Miami County, Ohio. If anyone has confirmation, point us to a link. Originally, we said that Enis was still working for a garage door company called Clopay in Russia, Ohio. But we've received a few emails that said Mr. Enis is now a Deputy Sheriff in Miami County, Ohio. If anyone has confirmation, point us to a link.
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Felipe Lopez, Guard
St. John's (1994-1998)
Dominating the Dominican Hoops Scene
Shortstop, Washington Nationals (MLB)
Guard, Harlem Globetrotters
Get Out The Vote Coordinator, Hillary Clinton Campaign
ANSWER: Lopez is currently tearing it up for GUG as they march toward the title.
[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] Lopez is currently tearing it up for GUG as they march toward the title.
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[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] Lopez is currently tearing it up for GUG as they march toward the title.
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Heath Shuler, QB
Tennessee (1991-1993)
Associate Athletic Director, North Carolina State
Founder/Owner, Fathead
Owner, Shuler's (seafood restaurant in Asheville, NC)
U.S. Congressman (D-North Carolina)
ANSWER: "A native of Swain County and now a resident of Haywood County, Heath Shuler was elected to North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District in November 2006. The 11th District is comprised of the 15 westernmost counties in North Carolina: Buncombe, Clay, Cherokee, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey." [Source: shuler.house.gov] "A native of Swain County and now a resident of Haywood County, Heath Shuler was elected to North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District in November 2006. The 11th District is comprised of the 15 westernmost counties in North Carolina: Buncombe, Clay, Cherokee, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey." [Source: shuler.house.gov]
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Gino Torretta, QB
Miami (1989-1992)
Marketing Specialist, Gabelli Asset Management
Associate Director of Reputation Management, Alticor Corp.
Part-Owner, Heisman Lexus of Ft. Lauderdale
Assistant Secretary of Education, State of Florida
ANSWER: He is also the CEO of—and blogs about college football at—TouchdownRadio.com. [Source: Fox Sports] He is also the CEO of—and blogs about college football at—TouchdownRadio.com. [Source: Fox Sports]
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Steve Wojciechowski, Guard
Duke (1994-1998)
Analyst, CBS Radio Sports
Senior Consultant, Bain & Company
Assistant Coach, Duke
Columnist, ESPN.com
ANSWER: "Following his 1998 graduation, Wojciechowski spent time playing professional basketball in Poland before returning to Duke. He spent 1999 as an intern in the Duke Management Company and as a sideline analyst for the Duke Radio Network’s coverage of the Blue Devil basketball program. Steve Wojciechowski returned as an assistant coach for Mike Krzyzewski in 1999-2000." [GoDuke.com]
[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] "Following his 1998 graduation, Wojciechowski spent time playing professional basketball in Poland before returning to Duke. He spent 1999 as an intern in the Duke Management Company and as a sideline analyst for the Duke Radio Network’s coverage of the Blue Devil basketball program. Steve Wojciechowski returned as an assistant coach for Mike Krzyzewski in 1999-2000." [GoDuke.com]
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[Image courtesy of the Sports Illustrated Vault] "Following his 1998 graduation, Wojciechowski spent time playing professional basketball in Poland before returning to Duke. He spent 1999 as an intern in the Duke Management Company and as a sideline analyst for the Duke Radio Network’s coverage of the Blue Devil basketball program. Steve Wojciechowski returned as an assistant coach for Mike Krzyzewski in 1999-2000." [GoDuke.com]
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Jason White, QB
Oklahoma (2000-2004)
Freshman Coach, Tuttle High School (Tuttle, OK)
QB, Dallas Desperados (Arena League)
Owner, three LaMar's Donuts & Coffee (Oklahoma City)
Owner, Jason White's Athlete's Foot
ANSWER: He also runs Jason White's Store Divided, a Oklahoma/Oklahoma State memorabilia outlet. [Source: store-divided.com] He also runs Jason White's Store Divided, a Oklahoma/Oklahoma State memorabilia outlet. [Source: store-divided.com]
