Former NFL Tony Mandarich cheated on 1988 Rose Bowl drug test

30 September 2008 @ 06:00 pm EDT

Showtime's "Inside the NFL'' series has a revealing interview with former Michigan State and pro football player Tony Mandarich, who admits for the first time he used anabolic steroids while he played at Michigan State.

Mandarich also admitted that he cheated on his drug test before the 1988 Rose Bowl, in which Michigan State beat USC, 20-17. It's inferred in the interview that other Michigan State players cheated on the test too.

He also said that while he was playing for the NFL, he did not use steroids, but admits that he had an addiction to alcohol and painkillers.

The show will air at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday on Showtime.

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