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THE BIG ENCHILADA
Rick Telander
April 24, 1989
Tony Mandarich, a top NFL prospect, is a chowhound who chews up opponents
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April 24, 1989

The Big Enchilada

Tony Mandarich, a top NFL prospect, is a chowhound who chews up opponents

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"Yeah, right!" hoots Mandarich.

Later, Leidelmeyer drops by. The subject of steroids comes up. If Mandarich hasn't used steroids yet, well, why hasn't he?

The big man is silent for a time. "I might," he says finally.

"If he feels limited, he'll have to open that next door," says Leidelmeyer.

Who is Tony Mandarich? There is a Bible on his bedside table, a huge picture of Jesus over his bed, a pair of handcuffs on the stick shift of his car.

Mandarich calls Green Bay and asks for Davis, the offensive line coach. He pauses. The person on the other end is asking something.

"Tell him Axl Rose is calling."

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