Using a spread offense scheme implemented by first-year head coach Todd Dodge, the Mean Green experienced some offensive success; however, defensive woes led to a 1–7 record through the first eight games of the season.
McIvor redshirted in 1982, because Todd Dodge, regarded as a high school phenom, arrived on campus.
Dodge | Todd Rundgren | Sweeney Todd | Dodge Charger | Todd Snider | Todd Haynes | Todd McFarlane | Todd Haley | Christine Todd Whitman | Dodge City, Kansas | Todd Helton | Todd Bridges | Todd Akin | Colin Todd | Todd Martin | Todd Brunson | Todd Solondz | Todd-AO | Phelps Dodge | Mike Todd | Fort Dodge, Kansas | Todd Walker | Todd Tobias | Todd Swift | Todd Schorr | Todd Robbins | Todd McShay | Todd MacDonald | Thelma Todd | Richard Todd |
Ulatoski attended Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, where he was coached by former Texas Longhorn quarterback Todd Dodge, and protected quarterback Chase Daniel as left tackle.