University of Michigan Football
All-American, 1969
Team Captain, 1969
James Mandich
End
Combined great pass catching with sturdy blocking at tight end to make virtually every All-American squad including Academic All-American. Caught 119 passes for 1494 yards and seven touchdowns in three-year career. Once had 10 receptions for 156 yards in single game and had eight catches for 79 yards in 1970 Rose Bowl. Elected captain of team and most valuable player. The 6-3, 220 pounder was an All-American prep player at Solon, Ohio.
CAREER STATISTICS
|
Year |
Games |
Receptions |
Yards |
Ave. |
TDs |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 10 | 26 | 256 | 9.8 | 0 | |||||
| 1968 | 10 | 43 | 576 | 13.4 | 3 | |||||
| 1969 | 10 | 50 | 662 | 13.2 | 4 | |||||
| Career | 30 | 119 | 1494 | 12.6 | 7 |
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