Pete Mangum: Walk-on from Raleigh now impact player

Posted Oct 4, 2012
The Vandals’ player who was supposed to account for Pete Mangum didn’t, so Mangum adjusted on the move. “He just reacted and went and blocked the punt,” coach Larry Fedora said earlier this week. “But that’s Pete. That’s him. He’s got great football savvy. He’s going to do things that help you win football games.” (Raleigh News & Observer)

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