Mike Golic Jr.
Michael Louis Golic Jr. is a broadcaster and podcast host. He was most recently affiliated with ESPN Radio and was a former professional football offensive guard. He played college football at Notre Dame [Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]. He signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
Early life
Golic attended Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford, Connecticut, where he was a standout lineman for the Northwest Catholic Indians high school football team. He was selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. He was named to the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Class S all-state team in both his junior and senior season.College career
Golic played college football at Notre Dame. On November 8, 2012, he was selected to the Capital One Academic All-District V team and on December 6, 2012 he also was selected to the Capital One Academic All-America Football Team along with his Notre Dame Fighting Irish teammate Manti Te'o.Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers
On April 27, 2013, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. On August 31, 2013, the Steelers announced that he was among the players cut to reach their 53-man roster.New Orleans Saints
On May 10, 2014 the New Orleans Saints signed Golic to a two-year deal.He was then waived from the Saints on June 2, 2014. Golic re-signed with the New Orleans Saints on April 16, 2015 and was released by the team on September 5, 2015.
Montreal Alouettes
Following his release from the Saints, Golic took part in the Montreal Alouettes training camp. He joined the team on June 11 but was released prior to the start of the season.Arizona Rattlers
On September 25, 2014, Golic was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. On November 11, 2015, Golic was placed on recallable reassignment.Retirement
On August 19, 2016, while co-hosting The [Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz], Golic announced his retirement from professional football.Broadcasting career
ESPN Radio
Golic was the host of First and Last. He was a regular guest co-host of Mike & Mike and became a regular on the succeeding program Golic and Wingo in November 2017. He also co-hosted "Weekend Observations" with Jon "Stugotz" Weiner from February 2017 to February 2018.On August 17, 2020, Golic Jr. and his new partner, Chiney Ogwumike, debuted their new afternoon drive radio show, Chiney & Golic Jr., on ESPN Radio from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Chiney Ogwumike left the show in the fall of 2021 to take over duties as a regular analyst on ESPN's NBA Today. Chris Canty took over her post. On February 8, 2022, Golic used his Twitter account to announce that he had worked his last day at ESPN.
Personal life
Golic was born in Voorhees, New Jersey, to parents Mike and Christine Golic. His father Mike Golic was a defensive tackle in the National Football League where he played eight seasons. His uncle Bob Golic was a defensive tackle in the NFL for fourteen seasons and was named to three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. His younger brother Jake Golic was a tight end at Notre Dame and for the Cincinnati Bearcats.His father was the former co-host with Mike Greenberg of Mike & Mike on ESPN Radio. The show ended on November 17, 2017, and ten days later, Mike Jr. joined his father alongside Trey Wingo for the program, Golic and Wingo.