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{{Short description|American football player and broadcaster (born 1989)}} |
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|name = Mike Golic Jr. |
| name = Mike Golic Jr. |
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|number= 67 |
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|position=[[Guard (American football)|Offensive guard]] |
| position = [[Guard (American football)|Offensive guard]] |
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1989|9|28}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|9|28}} |
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|birth_place=[[Voorhees, New Jersey]] |
| birth_place = [[Voorhees, New Jersey]], U.S. |
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|height_ft = 6 |
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|height_in = 4 |
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|weight_lbs = 300 |
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|high_school = [[Northwest Catholic High School|West Hartford (CT) Northwest Catholic]] |
| high_school = [[Northwest Catholic High School|West Hartford (CT) Northwest Catholic]] |
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|college=[[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]] (2008–2012) |
| college = [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]] (2008–2012) |
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|undraftedyear=2013 |
| undraftedyear = 2013 |
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*[[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})* |
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})* |
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*[[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})* |
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})* |
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*[[Montreal Alouettes]] ({{CFL Year|2014}})* |
* [[Montreal Alouettes]] ({{CFL Year|2014}})* |
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*[[Brooklyn Bolts]] (2014) |
* [[Brooklyn Bolts]] ([[2014 FXFL season|2014]]) |
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*[[Arizona Rattlers]] ({{AFL Year|2015}})* |
* [[Arizona Rattlers]] ({{AFL Year|2015}})* |
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*[[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})* |
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})* |
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* 2014 FXFL All-Star<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtkhiMiBYrA|title=Football Gameplan's 2014 FXFL Awards|date=November 11, 2014|work=YouTube}}</ref> |
* 2014 FXFL All-Star<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtkhiMiBYrA|title=Football Gameplan's 2014 FXFL Awards|date=November 11, 2014|work=YouTube}}</ref> |
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''' Michael Louis Golic Jr.''' (born September 28, 1989) is a broadcaster and podcast host. He was most recently affiliated with ESPN Radio (until |
''' Michael Louis Golic Jr.''' (born September 28, 1989) is a broadcaster and podcast host. He was most recently affiliated with [[ESPN Radio]] (until February 8, 2022) and was a former professional [[Gridiron football|football]] [[Guard (American 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. |
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== Early |
== Early life == |
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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.<ref name="und" /> He was selected to play in the [[U.S. Army All-American Bowl]] in San Antonio.<ref name="und">{{cite web | title= Notre Dame Fighting Irish Profile | work= und.com | url=http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mike_golic_jr_368390.html |access-date=November 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title= Golic Jr. selected to play in All-American Bowl | work= pucciblognhr.blogspot.com | url=http://pucciblognhr.blogspot.com/2007/10/golic-selected-to-play-in-all-american.html |access-date=October 26, 2007}}</ref> He was named to the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Class S all-state team in both his junior and senior season.<ref name="und" /><ref>{{cite web | title= 2006 Connecticut High School Football All-State Teams | work= iwasallstate.com | url=http://www.iwasallstate.com/FallSports/Football/FootballAllStateTeams/2000s/2006/tabid/122/Default.aspx |access-date=November 3, 2013}}</ref> |
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.<ref name="und" /> He was selected to play in the [[U.S. Army All-American Bowl]] in San Antonio.<ref name="und">{{cite web | title= Notre Dame Fighting Irish Profile | work= und.com | url=http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mike_golic_jr_368390.html |access-date=November 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title= Golic Jr. selected to play in All-American Bowl | work= pucciblognhr.blogspot.com | url=http://pucciblognhr.blogspot.com/2007/10/golic-selected-to-play-in-all-american.html |access-date=October 26, 2007}}</ref> He was named to the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Class S all-state team in both his junior and senior season.<ref name="und" /><ref>{{cite web | title= 2006 Connecticut High School Football All-State Teams | work= iwasallstate.com | url=http://www.iwasallstate.com/FallSports/Football/FootballAllStateTeams/2000s/2006/tabid/122/Default.aspx |access-date=November 3, 2013}}</ref> |
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=== Pittsburgh Steelers === |
=== Pittsburgh Steelers === |
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On April 27, 2013, he signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] as an undrafted free agent.<ref>{{cite web | title= Steelers' 15 undrafted free agents include Golic's kid | work= profootballtalk.nbcsports.com | url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/27/steelers-15-undrafted-free-agents-include-golics-kid/ |access-date=April 27, 2013}}</ref> On August 31, 2013, the Steelers announced that he was among the players cut to reach their 53-man roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/steelers-release-22-players-to-reach-roster-limit-dwyer-among-those-leaving-701508/|title=Steelers release 22 players to reach roster limit|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}}</ref> |
On April 27, 2013, he signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] as an undrafted free agent.<ref>{{cite web | title= Steelers' 15 undrafted free agents include Golic's kid | work= profootballtalk.nbcsports.com | date= April 27, 2013 | url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/27/steelers-15-undrafted-free-agents-include-golics-kid/ |access-date=April 27, 2013}}</ref> On August 31, 2013, the Steelers announced that he was among the players cut to reach their 53-man roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/steelers-release-22-players-to-reach-roster-limit-dwyer-among-those-leaving-701508/|title=Steelers release 22 players to reach roster limit|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}}</ref> |
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=== New Orleans Saints === |
=== New Orleans Saints === |
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As of April 4, 2016, Golic is the host of ''First and Last''.<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Radio Weekday Schedule Goes Fully Live with Debut of First and Last with Lundberg & Golic Jr. on Monday | work= espnmediazone.com | date= March 31, 2016 | url=http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2016/03/espn-radio-weekday-schedule-goes-fully-live-with-debut-of-first-and-last-with-lundberg-golic-jr-on-monday/ |access-date=March 31, 2016}}</ref> He was also a regular guest co-host of ''[[Mike & Mike]]'' (normally filling in for his dad), and subsequently 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 12, 2017 through February 4, 2018.<ref>{{cite web | title= Weekend Observations with Stu & Jr. Archive | work= espn.com | url=http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/archive/_/id/17492726 |access-date=April 26, 2019}}</ref> |
As of April 4, 2016, Golic is the host of ''First and Last''.<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Radio Weekday Schedule Goes Fully Live with Debut of First and Last with Lundberg & Golic Jr. on Monday | work= espnmediazone.com | date= March 31, 2016 | url=http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2016/03/espn-radio-weekday-schedule-goes-fully-live-with-debut-of-first-and-last-with-lundberg-golic-jr-on-monday/ |access-date=March 31, 2016}}</ref> He was also a regular guest co-host of ''[[Mike & Mike]]'' (normally filling in for his dad), and subsequently 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 12, 2017 through February 4, 2018.<ref>{{cite web | title= Weekend Observations with Stu & Jr. Archive | work= espn.com | url=http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/archive/_/id/17492726 |access-date=April 26, 2019}}</ref> |
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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. [[Eastern Time|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 |
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. [[Eastern Time|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.<ref>{{cite web | title= Mike Golic, Jr. Archive | work= twitter.com | url= https://twitter.com/mikegolicjr/status/1491104682559033344|access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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== External links == |
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*[http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mike_golic_jr_368390.html Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio] |
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*[http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Mike-Golic,%20Jr./de5e9416-4a5f-47d6-9bf4-aaaa4a83d6f2 Pittsburgh Steelers profile] |
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[[Category:1989 births]] |
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[[Category:People from West Hartford, Connecticut]] |
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[[Category:Arizona Rattlers players]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:11, 9 October 2024
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Position: | Offensive guard |
Personal information | |
Born: | Voorhees, New Jersey, U.S. | September 28, 1989
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | West Hartford (CT) Northwest Catholic |
College: | Notre Dame (2008–2012) |
Undrafted: | 2013 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Pro Football Reference |
Michael Louis Golic Jr. (born September 28, 1989) is a broadcaster and podcast host. He was most recently affiliated with ESPN Radio (until February 8, 2022) and was a former professional football offensive guard. He played college football at Notre Dame. He signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
Early life
[edit]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.[2] He was selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.[2][3] He was named to the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Class S all-state team in both his junior and senior season.[2][4]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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Mike Golic Jr. OL |
West Hartford, CT | Northwest Catholic | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | 5.1 | Feb 19, 2007 |
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Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 30 (OG) Rivals: 8 (OL), – (National), 4 (Connecticut) | ||||||
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College career
[edit]Golic played college football at Notre Dame. On November 8, 2012, he was selected to the Capital One Academic All-District V team[5] 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.[6]
Professional career
[edit]Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]On April 27, 2013, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent.[7] On August 31, 2013, the Steelers announced that he was among the players cut to reach their 53-man roster.[8]
New Orleans Saints
[edit]On May 10, 2014 the New Orleans Saints signed Golic to a two-year deal.[9] 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.[10]
Montreal Alouettes
[edit]Following his release from the Saints, Golic took part in the Montreal Alouettes training camp. He joined the team on June 11[11] but was released prior to the start of the season.[12]
Arizona Rattlers
[edit]On September 25, 2014, Golic was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League (AFL). On November 11, 2015, Golic was placed on recallable reassignment.
Retirement
[edit]On August 19, 2016, while co-hosting The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, Golic announced his retirement from professional football.
Broadcasting career
[edit]ESPN Radio
[edit]As of April 4, 2016, Golic is the host of First and Last.[13] He was also a regular guest co-host of Mike & Mike (normally filling in for his dad), and subsequently 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 12, 2017 through February 4, 2018.[14]
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.[15]
Personal life
[edit]Golic was born in Voorhees, New Jersey, to parents Mike and Christine Golic.[2] His father Mike Golic was a defensive tackle in the National Football League where he played eight seasons.[2] His uncle Bob Golic was a defensive tackle in the National Football League for fourteen seasons and was selected for three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.[2] His younger brother Jake Golic was a tight end at Notre Dame[2] and Cincinnati.
His father is the former co-host (with Mike Greenberg) of ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike; that show ended on November 17, 2017, and ten days later, Mike Jr. joined his father alongside Trey Wingo for its successor program, Golic and Wingo.
References
[edit]- ^ Football Gameplan's 2014 FXFL Awards. YouTube. November 11, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Notre Dame Fighting Irish Profile". und.com. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ^ "Golic Jr. selected to play in All-American Bowl". pucciblognhr.blogspot.com. Retrieved October 26, 2007.
- ^ "2006 Connecticut High School Football All-State Teams". iwasallstate.com. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ^ "Mike Golic Jr. and Manti Te'o Named Academic All-District". und.com. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Mike Golic Jr. and Manti Te'o Selected to Capital One Academic All-America® Football Team". und.com. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
- ^ "Steelers' 15 undrafted free agents include Golic's kid". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. April 27, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- ^ "Steelers release 22 players to reach roster limit". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ Larry Holder, "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with guard Mike Golic Jr. on two-year deal", Times-Picayune, May 10, 2014.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce transactions to meet 53-man limit". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 6, 2015. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ https://montrealgazette.com/touch/story.html?id=9930133[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Montreal Alouettes Jamel Richardson Among Final Roster Cuts". La Métropole Sports. June 21, 2014.
- ^ "ESPN Radio Weekday Schedule Goes Fully Live with Debut of First and Last with Lundberg & Golic Jr. on Monday". espnmediazone.com. March 31, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "Weekend Observations with Stu & Jr. Archive". espn.com. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "Mike Golic, Jr. Archive". twitter.com. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
External links
[edit]- 1989 births
- Living people
- ESPN people
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players
- People from West Hartford, Connecticut
- Players of American football from Hartford County, Connecticut
- Sportspeople from Voorhees Township, New Jersey
- Players of American football from Camden County, New Jersey
- Pittsburgh Steelers players
- Arizona Rattlers players
- Brooklyn Bolts players
- New Orleans Saints players
- College football announcers