Michael D. Adamle (Football, 1968-70)
Earning All-America honors as fullback in 1970, Adamle also was named the Big Ten's MVP that year. One of Northwestern's career leaders in numerous rushing, touchdown and scoring categories when his career ended, he also played six seasons in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets and the Chicago Bears. His 316 rushing yards vs. Wisconsin in 1969 remains a single-game school record.
Adamle went on to become a local and national sportscaster for various media outlets. He joined NBC Sports after retiring from professional football, serving as a studio host and a sideline reporter. He began working as an interviewer for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2008.