Mike Zordich
Central Michigan Chippewas | |||||||||||
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Position: | Defensive backs coach | ||||||||||
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Born: | Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. | October 12, 1963||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Youngstown (OH) Chaney | ||||||||||
College: | Penn State | ||||||||||
NFL draft: | 1986 / Round: 9 / Pick: 235 | ||||||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Michael Edward Zordich (born October 12, 1963) is a former American football defensive back and is a defensive backs coach for the Central Michigan. He played college football at Penn State. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the ninth round (235th overall) of the 1986 NFL draft.
He played 12 seasons as a
College career
Zordich attended
Professional career
Zordich was selected by the
In February 1989, Zordich was declared an unconditional free agent by the Jets.
In June 1994, Zordich signed with the Philadelphia Eagles,[20] signing a two-year $800,000 contract,[21] where he replaced Andre Waters who left Philadelphia to sign with the, then newly re-named, Arizona Cardinals. In 1994, Zordich started all 16 games. He recorded 51 tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and a career-high four interceptions.[15] In 1995, he started 15 games, missing one. He recorded 60 tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles as well as two fumble recoveries, and one interception.[15] In 1996, he started all 16 games. He recorded 64 tackles, and four interceptions.[15] In 1997, he started all 16 games. He recorded 51 tackles, a career-high two sacks, one fumble recovery, and one interceptions.[15] In his final season, 1998, he started all 16 games. He recorded 55 tackles, one fumble recovery, and two interceptions.[15] After the season, his contract expired and he wasn't re-signed.[22] In 1999, he was replaced by Tim Hauck.[23]
After appearing in his first career game in 1987 with the Jets, Zordich missed just one game in his career.[7]
Career statistics
Season | Tackles | Pass defense | |||||||||||
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Year | Team | GP | GS | Solo. | Asst. | Total | Sacks | FF | FR | TD | Int. | Yds. | TD |
1987 | NYJ | 10 | 0 | -- | -- | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1988 | NYJ | 16 | 0 | -- | -- | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
1989 | PHX | 16 | 7 | -- | -- | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
1990 | PHX | 16 | 0 | -- | -- | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
1991 | PHX | 16 | 16 | -- | -- | 87 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
1992 | PHX | 16 | 16 | -- | -- | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 0 |
1993 | PHX | 16 | 9 | -- | -- | 54 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
1994 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 51 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 39 | 1 |
1995 | PHI | 15 | 15 | 46 | 14 | 60 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
1996 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 54 | 0 |
1997 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
1998 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
Career | 185 | 127 | -- | -- | 588 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 282 | 3 |
Coaching career
In 2003, Zordich became a defensive assistant at
Personal life
Zordich lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife Cynthia,[5] a photographer,[30]. His son Michael Jr. played running back for the Nittany Lions[31] and later the Carolina Panthers, and another son, Alex, played quarterback for the University at Buffalo, he also has a daughter, Aiden.[5]
References
- Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash, p. C2, November 27, 1985, retrieved June 25, 2013
- ^ a b c "Michael Zordich Bio". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4027-4216-3
- ^ "In the district", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, p. 18, April 10, 1987, retrieved June 25, 2013
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Mike Zordich Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- ^ "Cardinals woo free agents", Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, p. 11A, March 8, 1989, retrieved June 25, 2013
- ^ "Zordich signs with Eagles", Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, p. 9A, June 30, 1994, retrieved June 25, 2013
- ^ Patton, Steve (September 10, 1999), "Johnson brings in 'loaded' scheme", Reading Eagle, p. D15, retrieved June 25, 2013
- ^ a b Scalzo, Joe (February 23, 2014). "YSU set to add Zordich, Carter to coaching staff". Vindy.com. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Spadaro, Dave (October 25, 2009). "Where Are They Now: DB Michael Zordich". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ Adkins, Justin (February 7, 2011), "Eagles promote Zordich to safeties coach, Caldwell to linebackers coach", Philly Sports Central, retrieved June 25, 2013
- The Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio, retrieved June 25, 2013
- ^ "Reports: Mike Zordich not expected to return to U-M staff, former player being courted for role". January 13, 2021.
- ^ "Eagles Media Guide". Archived from the original on March 27, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Bodani, Frank (June 2, 2007), "Zordich Jr. follows father to Penn State", Evening Sun, archived from the original on February 5, 2012, retrieved June 25, 2013
External links
- "Philadelphia Eagles bio". Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- Youngstown State Penguins bio