Those who attended the Gala got the chance to hear from former college football rivals Drew Stanton, who went to Michigan State University, and Jason Avant, who went to the University of Michigan.

In two years, Hackenberg still hasn't taken a snap in an NFL game. Drew Stanton, 34, was drafted in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft with the No. 43-overall pick by the Detroit Lions.

Here’s an interesting one: according to Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald, quarterback Drew Stanton played the final two games of the team’s season on a torn ACL.