Mike Zordich

Michael Edward Zordich (born October 12, 1963) is an American college football coach and former professional player who was recently the defensive backs coach for the Central Michigan Chippewas. He played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Zordich played collegiately for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the ninth round (235th overall) of the 1986 NFL draft.

Zordich played as a cornerback and safety in the NFL and subsequently became 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, 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. 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, 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 March, he was signed by the Phoenix Cardinals in 1989. In 1989, he appeared in 16 games (seven starts). He recorded 60 tackles, one sack, and one interceptions. 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, Zordich started all 16 games. He recorded 51 tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and a career-high four interceptions. 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. In 2009, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles as the team's defensive quality control coach, for two seasons. In 2011, he was named the Eagles' safeties coach. In 2014, he was named Youngstown State's safeties coach.

Personal life Zordich lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife Cynthia, a photographer. His son Michael Jr. played running back for the Nittany Lions and later the Carolina Panthers, and another son, Alex, played quarterback for the University at Buffalo, he also has a daughter, Aiden.