Steve "Mongo" McMichael honored at Texas this weekend

Mongo will be inducted into the NCAA HOF later this year (December 8th), and his alma mater University of Texas honored him during the Longhorns game this past weekens.  Some interesting notes about his college playing days.

McMichael will be the 15th Longhorns player to be selected to the hall. He was a four-year letterman from 1976-79, earning All-Southwest Conference honors twice. When he left Texas, he was the school’s all-time leader in career tackles (369) and sacks (30), and was a finalist for both the Lombardi and Outland Awards in 1979.

Mack Brown, current Texas Head Coach had a real nice write up about it back in April for those interested.

STEVE McMICHAEL
University of Texas
Defensive Tackle, 1976-79 Selected a unanimous first-team All-American, Steve McMichael led a Longhorn defense that allowed less than nine points per game in 1979.

A four-year letterman at Texas, McMichael was a member of the 1977 Southwest Conference Championship team. Twice selected All-Southwest Conference (1978-79), he graduated as the school's all-time leader in career tackles (369) and sacks (30). A finalist for the Lombardi and Outland Awards in 1979, McMichael claimed team and Hula Bowl MVP honors. During tenure at Texas, the Longhorns posted an impressive 34-12-1 record.

Drafted in the third round by the New England Patriots in the 1980 draft and picked up by the Chicago Bears as a free agent in 1981. He spent 13 seasons with the Bears, including six Central Division Championships and a victory in Super Bowl XX. McMichael retired as a five-time All-Pro selection and holds the Chicago Bears record for most consecutive games played (191).

Following his playing career, McMichael became a pro wrestler. He is currently the head coach of the Chicago Slaughter of the Continental Indoor Football League.