Mike Jorgensen
Career information
Position(s)Quarterback
US collegeOregon
High schoolOntario High School
Career history
As player
1981–1984Oregon Ducks
As football color commentator
1989–presentOregon 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]

References

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


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