Mike Zordich
Michael Edward Zordich is an American college football coach and former professional player who was recently the defensive backs coach for the Michigan Chippewas football|Central Michigan Chippewas]. He played 12 seasons in the National Football League. Zordich played collegiately for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the ninth round of the 1986 NFL draft.
Zordich played as a cornerback and safety in the NFL and become a coach. He has coached for Cardinal Mooney High School, the Philadelphia Eagles, Youngstown State, and Michigan.
College career
Zordich attended Chaney High School prior to enrolling at Penn State University. At Penn State, he was a four-year letterman and a starter at "hero". As a senior, in 1985 [Penn State Nittany Lions football team|1985], he was selected as an All-American by the Football Writers Association of America. He was also a team co-captain. He finished his career with 201 tackles and earned a B. S. in hotel, restaurant, and institutional management.Professional career
Zordich was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the ninth round of the 1986 NFL draft. He was released by the Chargers at the end of 1986 pre-season. In April 1987, he was signed by the New York Jets. During final cuts, he was waived by the Jets. He was re-signed on September 15. In 1987 [New York Jets season|1987], he appeared in 10 games, primarily on special teams. He recorded eight tackles, and one sack. In 1988, he appeared in 16 games. He recorded 10 tackles and one interception.In February 1989, Zordich was declared an unconditional free agent by the Jets. In March, he was signed by the Phoenix Cardinals in 1989. In 1989 [Phoenix Cardinals season|1989], he appeared in 16 games. He recorded 60 tackles, one sack, and one interceptions. In 1990, he appeared in 16 games. He recorded 27 tackles, one fumble recovery, and one interceptions. In 1991, he started all 16 games. He recorded, a career-high, 87 tackles, as well as three fumble recoveries, and one interception. In 1992, he started all 16 games. He recorded 61 tackles, and three interceptions. In 1993, his final season in Phoenix, he appeared in 16 games. He recorded 54 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one interception.
In June 1994, Zordich signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, signing a two-year $800,000 contract, where he replaced Andre Waters who left Philadelphia to sign with the, then newly renamed, Arizona Cardinals. In 1994 [Philadelphia Eagles season|1994], Zordich started all 16 games. He recorded 51 tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and a career-high four interceptions. 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. In 1996, he started all 16 games. He recorded 64 tackles, and four interceptions. In 1997, he started all 16 games. He recorded 51 tackles, a career-high two sacks, one fumble recovery, and one interceptions. In his final season, 1998, he started all 16 games. He recorded 55 tackles, one fumble recovery, and two interceptions. After the season, his contract expired and he was not re-signed. In 1999, he was replaced by Tim Hauck.
After appearing in his first career game in 1987 with the Jets, Zordich missed just one game in his career.