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Mike Utley

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Football Player

The Resume

    (December 20, 1965- )
    Born in Seattle, Washington
    Drafted 59th overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft
    Offensive guard for the Detroit Lions (1989-91)
    Paralyzed from the chest down in a game against the Los Angeles Rams (November 17, 1991)

Why he might be annoying:

    He sports a mullet.
    He was injury prone during his three seasons in the NFL.
    He predominantly played in the second half of games during his second season with the Lions.
    He was a motorcycle enthusiast, prior to his accident.
    He had a penchant for driving his motorcycle at extremely high speeds.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a member of the Washington State football team that won its first bowl game in 72 years (1988).
    He became paralyzed after he attempted to block an opposing player during a game.
    He started a foundation in his name to help benefit spinal cord research.
    He was inducted into the Washington State Sports Hall of Fame (2004).
    He became a fixture at the Lions alumni events in the years following his accident.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying