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Tony Mandarich's journey began in Oakville, Canada, but took a pivotal turn when he moved to Kent, Ohio, to follow his brother who had received a football scholarship. Mandarich attended Theodore Roosevelt High School and quickly attracted attention from college recruiters, most notably Nick Saban, who was a defensive back coach at Michigan State at that time. Mandarich thrived during his collegiate career and was named lineman of the year in both 1987 and 1988, leading to immense hype surrounding his pro potential.