Mike Jorgensen (American football) explained

Mike Jorgensen
Position1:Quarterback
College:Oregon
High School:Ontario High School
Playing Years1:1981–1984
Playing Team1:Oregon Ducks
Other Title:football color commentator
Other Years1:1989–present
Other Team1:Oregon Ducks

Mike Jorgensen is a former American football quarterback and is currently a radio color commentator for the Oregon Ducks football team.

Playing career

Jorgensen was a star high school quarterback and basketball player at Ontario High School in Ontario, Oregon.[1] [2] He was recruited to play football for the University of Oregon, and earned the starting job at quarterback in the 1983 season after success leading the Ducks at the end of the 1982 season.[3] Toward the end of the 1982 season, Jorgensen broke his leg and was replaced by Chris Miller.[4] He was initially named the starter for the 1984 season, but after struggling in the first game of the season, Miller took over the starting duties.[5]

Broadcasting career

In 1989, Jorgensen became a color commentator for the Ducks football radio broadcasts.[6] [7] He also served as president of an insurance company based in Medford, Oregon.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Redmond, Bend among top picks. The Bulletin (Bend). December 31, 1980. August 16, 2013.
  2. News: Shrine Game set for tonight. The Register-Guard. August 15, 1981. August 16, 2013.
  3. News: Jorgensen will start against Tigers. Conrad. John. The Register-Guard. August 29, 1983. August 16, 2013.
  4. News: Ducks, Beavers to fight Civil War. November 18, 1983. McFarland. Marc. The Bulletin. August 16, 2013.
  5. Web site: Ducks select Miller to start. September 11, 1984. The Bulletin. August 16, 2013.
  6. News: Analyst Jorgensen gives his all to Ducks. Mail Tribune. September 16, 1998. Hammericksen. Randy. August 16, 2013.
  7. News: Ducks football broadcaster Mike Jorgensen to speak at fundraiser. The Oregonian. May 6, 2013. August 16, 2013.