Post-OSU Update: After leaving Ohio State, Mike Lanese spent some time in the military. He is currently the CEO and co-founder of OnSeen, a mobile workforce management platform. (updated: Feb. 2024)

Pronunciation: Luh-NEECE

Major: Pre-law (1985), Pre-med (1983-84)

Weight: 186 (1985), 190 (1984), 188 (1983), 185 (1982)

1985 Media Guide: The top punt returnee on the team … his sure hands and the ability to get open make him a difficult man to cover … an honor student throughout college.

1984: Came into his own as a pass receiver with 41 catches for 618 yards … started all 12 games and played 301.5 minutes … his diving, twisting reception of a third and 12 pass while double-covered against Michigan, was one of the memorable receptions in Ohio Stadium history … averaged 9.8 yards per try on six carries, scoring twice.

1984 Media Guide: Caught six passes in the 1984 Spring Game in Dayton … has earned a starting job at flanker this fall … an honor student in pre-med … has the ability to get open and make great catches.

1983: Lettered as a combination tailback and flanker.

1983 Media Guide: Prefers to play tailback but will play flanker if needed … missed virtually all of spring drills because of a hamstring pull.

1982: Lettered as a freshman as a member of the specialty teams and as a reserve tailback.

1982 Media Guide: A dangerous punt and kickoff return specialist … has good speed and change of direction.

High School: Came to Ohio State as a tailback, where he ran for 1,417 yards and scored 12 touchdowns for Mayfield High and was all-Ohio … played safety earlier in his career.

Personal: Admires Gayle Sayers and Walter Payton … a golf caddie in the summer … hobby is collecting comic books.