'08 OH LB Mike Zordich (Penn State Verbal)

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Youngstown (OH) Cardinal Mooney

Ht: 6-foot-1
Wt: 220 lbs
Forty: 4.7 secs
Bench max: 340 pounds
Squat max: 500 pounds
GPA: 3.65

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Zordich is an intense competitor whose motor is full bore all the time. He has superior read and recognition skills. He is very explosive getting through the whole and making contact. He has very good lateral range from sideline-to-sideline. Solid, form tackler and he uses his hands well to shed blocks. Also excels in coverage.

Rated the #15 ILB in the country by Rivals.
Rated the #14 player in Ohio by Rivals.
Rated the #14 MLB in the country by Scout.

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Analysis of Zordich, who checks in at #15 in the Ohio ranking breakdown.

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Free video highlights of Zordich.

[reigle9]

Hey alt and 42, check out that video if you haven't seen it yet. There's zero doubt (barring injury) that he's going to be a good one. I wonder if we can have a 1st AA LB for about 6 years straight?

[altrock78]

Originally Posted by reigle9

Hey alt and 42, check out that video if you haven't seen it yet. There's zero doubt (barring injury) that he's going to be a good one. I wonder if we can have a 1st AA LB for about 6 years straight?

No doubt about his skills. I think he compares favorably to Paul P. Both weren't athletic freaks, but very cerebral players who have great leadership skills. Jurys out as to where he will land, but there is no doubt he needs to be on the field.

On a side note, i love scouting ohio. Great site, and i wish there was more like it.

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Originally Posted by altrock78

On a side note, i love scouting ohio. Great site, and i wish there was more like it.

No doubt, they do a GREAT job over there.

[PSU42Fan]

I know some feel FB would be a waste, but did you see the way he blocks people? Kid wants to hurt someone.

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7/17

Great free read...quotes from Michael and his parents about his decision to choose PSU over OSU (his parents thought he was going to end up in Columbus).

Class family and a kid who is destined for great things in Happy Valley...

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Originally Posted by wadc45

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7/17

Great free read...quotes from Michael and his parents about his decision to choose PSU over OSU (his parents thought he was going to end up in Columbus).

Class family and a kid who is destined for great things in Happy Valley...

This is my favorite part of that article -

"This was the first time Joe had met Michael Vincent," Cindy recalled, "and Joe said, 'Listen, I don't want you to worry that I'm going to be mad at you if you don't come to Penn State. And I don't want you to worry that your dad and family are going to be mad at you because they love you and they want what's best for you. So, you go to school where you feel the most comfortable.'"

Of course, Michael Vincent still has one more year of high school before joining the Nittany Lions. He could always change his mind, but his parents are sure that won't happen, even if the 80-year-old Paterno would suddenly retire beforehand.

"A lot of people tease Michael Vincent about whether Joe is going to be there when he's there," Cindy said. "Michael Vincent says, 'I don't care because he built what is there. And if he does retire when I am there, it will be an honor to stand there in a uniform.'"

Only if other recruits had this type of attitude...

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Great picture of Taylor Hill, Mike Zordich, Brandon Beachum and Dan McCarthy...



Brandon and Mike...



Mike in on a tackle...



Dan with Mike and Brandon in the backfield...



Mike blocking for Dan...



Mike running the football...

[PSU42Fan]

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing.

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WPIAL No. 1 Gateway handled by Cardinal Mooney, 27-6

Fullback Mike Zordich, another Penn State recruit, added 86 yards on eight attempts scored Cardinal Mooney's first touchdown on a 6-yard run and was a force on defense at linebacker.

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9/4

From the PSU site. Zordich will be at Penn State for the Notre Dame game this weekend.