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Remembering Penn State’s Top Recruits Over the Last 10 Years

By Barry Leonard Jr.

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Nov 5, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; General view of the Penn State Nittany Lions logo inside Beaver Stadium prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Penn State defeated Iowa 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; General view of the Penn State Nittany Lions logo inside Beaver Stadium prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Penn State defeated Iowa 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

2008- LB/RB Michael Zordich

In a recruiting class that didn’t feature the biggest names, linebacker Michael Zordich stood out as the highest- ranked Penn State recruit. He was No. 132 overall and No. 15 for outside linebackers.

The Ohio native was a three-star recruit and held offers from several top schools like Michigan, Ohio State, Michigan State, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. In the end, the Nittany Lions won out.

Of course, Zordich’s father, also named Michael, was a star defensive back at Penn State in the 1980s.

The younger Zordich enjoyed a very good career with the Nittany Lions. He was a very versatile player who contributed on special teams, offense, and defense. He ultimately found a home in the backfield, primarily as a fullback.

During his senior season of 2012 he rushed 80 times for 296 yards and four touchdowns. He was the vocal leader on a team that went through the damaging sanctions that were handed down before the start of the 2012 season.

Between his leadership and his gritty play on the field, Michael Zordich will long be considered a favorite Nittany Lion by many.

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