Mike Trgovac
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Michael Trgovac is the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers
and the former defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers
. Born near Youngstown, Ohio
, Trgovac was an All-American middle guard at the University of Michigan
before starting his NFL coaching career.
in Austintown, Ohio
. He was named defensive lineman of the year in 1976 and also won the state wrestling title. As a player under Bo Schembechler
at Michigan from 1977–80, Trgovac started three years at middle guard and was second-team All-America as a senior. He earned All-Big Ten honors twice and played in three Rose Bowls. Following his graduation from Michigan, Trgovac became a graduate assistant under Schembechler in the 1984 and '85 seasons with fellow GAs Cam Cameron
and Bill Sheridan
. From 1986 to 1988 he coached the defensive line at Ball State. Following a one year stint with Navy, he joined former Ohio State coach Earle Bruce
's staff at Colorado State as defensive line coach. He ended his college coaching career with three seasons on Lou Holtz
's staff at Notre Dame.
Trgovac also has a family. A wife Angela and two children. Jordan, a girl and Michael, a boy.
Following the 2001 season, Trgovac joined the Carolina Panthers. He was promoted to defensive coordinator for the 2003 season. Since Trgovac joined Carolina in 2002, the Panthers rank fifth in total yards allowed, trailing only Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Denver. They are also sixth in first downs allowed and rushing yards allowed per attempt, ninth in rushing yards allowed per game and 10th in third down efficiency. After turning down a contract offer from the Panthers, Trgovac informed head coach John Fox and general manager Marty Hurney
that he was leaving the team. He soon joined the Green Bay Packers
as a defensive line coach.
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
and the former defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. Born near Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Mahoning County; it also extends into Trumbull County. The municipality is situated on the Mahoning River, approximately southeast of Cleveland and northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
, Trgovac was an All-American middle guard at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
before starting his NFL coaching career.
Playing and college coaching
Trgovac was an all-state defensive lineman at Fitch High SchoolAustintown-Fitch High School (Youngstown, Ohio)
Austintown Fitch High School is a public high school in Austintown, Ohio, near Youngstown. It is the only high school in the Austintown Local School District. The school nickname is the Falcons, with mascots being Freddie and Frieda Falcon...
in Austintown, Ohio
Austintown, Ohio
Austintown is a census-designated place in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 31,627 at the 2000 census...
. He was named defensive lineman of the year in 1976 and also won the state wrestling title. As a player under Bo Schembechler
Bo Schembechler
Glenn Edward "Bo" Schembechler, Jr. was an American football player, coach, and athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Miami University from 1963 to 1968 and at the University of Michigan from 1969 to 1989, compiling a career record of 234–65–8...
at Michigan from 1977–80, Trgovac started three years at middle guard and was second-team All-America as a senior. He earned All-Big Ten honors twice and played in three Rose Bowls. Following his graduation from Michigan, Trgovac became a graduate assistant under Schembechler in the 1984 and '85 seasons with fellow GAs Cam Cameron
Cam Cameron
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and Bill Sheridan
Bill Sheridan
Bill Sheridan is an American football coach who is currently the inside linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was a coach for a number of college teams, including Notre Dame and Michigan State. From 2005 to 2008 he was the linebackers coach for the New York...
. From 1986 to 1988 he coached the defensive line at Ball State. Following a one year stint with Navy, he joined former Ohio State coach Earle Bruce
Earle Bruce
Earle Bruce is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Tampa , Iowa State University , Ohio State University , the University of Northern Iowa , and Colorado State University , compiling a career college football record of 154–90–2...
's staff at Colorado State as defensive line coach. He ended his college coaching career with three seasons on Lou Holtz
Lou Holtz
Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz is a retired American football coach, and active sportscaster, author, and motivational speaker in the United States...
's staff at Notre Dame.
Trgovac also has a family. A wife Angela and two children. Jordan, a girl and Michael, a boy.
NFL coach
Trgovac served as the defensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1995-1998. In 1998, the Eagles finished third in the NFL in sack percentage and first overall against the pass. Trgovac's 1995 line recorded an NFL-best 42.5 sacks. He spent the 1999 season with the Green Bay Packers before joining the Washington Redskins for two seasons. He helped guide a Redskins defense that ranked fourth in the NFL and first in the NFC in 2000.Following the 2001 season, Trgovac joined the Carolina Panthers. He was promoted to defensive coordinator for the 2003 season. Since Trgovac joined Carolina in 2002, the Panthers rank fifth in total yards allowed, trailing only Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Denver. They are also sixth in first downs allowed and rushing yards allowed per attempt, ninth in rushing yards allowed per game and 10th in third down efficiency. After turning down a contract offer from the Panthers, Trgovac informed head coach John Fox and general manager Marty Hurney
Marty Hurney
Marty Hurney is the General Manager of the Carolina Panthers. He is responsible for the salary cap and coordinates other facets of the football operations....
that he was leaving the team. He soon joined the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
as a defensive line coach.