Pete Bercich

Peter James Bercich (born December 23, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was selected by the Vikings in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL draft with the 211th overall pick. He played five seasons for the NFL's Vikings (1995–2000). After his playing days were over he spent 5 years as a Vikings' defensive assistant. He has served as the color commentator on the Vikings Radio Network since 2007. To date, his career highlight in radio broadcasting (by his own admission) was subbing for Dan "The Common Man" Cole on KFAN-AM 1130 in Minneapolis – Saint Paul on October 14, 2008. In May 2016, Bercich was hired as the head football coach at Hill-Murray School.