Mike Guendling
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| Position: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 238 lb (108 kg) | ||
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| High school: | St. Viator (IL) | ||
| College: | Northwestern | ||
| NFL draft: | 1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33 | ||
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Michael Anthony Guendling (born June 18, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers. He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats.
Early years
Guendling attended St. Viator High School, where he was a three-year starter at linebacker.[1] He also practiced hockey.
He accepted a football scholarship from
As a junior, he had 20 tackles (13 solo), helping the team beat Michigan State University and end a string off 44 consecutive road loses.
As a senior, he had 7 solo tackles (3 for loss), 2 sacks and 4 pass breakups in a 10-8 win against Indiana University. He finished second in school history with 29 career tackles for loss.[2] He also had 3 career interceptions.
He played two seasons with the school's hockey team.[1]
Professional career
Guendling was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1984 NFL draft.[3] As a rookie, he was lost for the season after suffering a broken kneecap and knee ligament damage during training camp in July, which forced him to have 3 knee surgeries.[1]
In 1985, he returned to play in 9 games, limited mostly to
Personal life
His son Brian played college football at Texas State University.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Cobbs, Chris (August 1, 1985). "He Won't Skate Through This Camp : Charger Mike Guendling Has Task of Rehabilitating Knee". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Northwestern". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ "Surprise: Coryell Looking to the Air : Charger Coach May Use His Running Backs as Receivers". Los Angeles Times. June 1986. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "With a little 'Uptown Funk,' a college player is inspiring hearing-impaired". Retrieved January 12, 2019.