Mike Oriard

Mike Oriard is a former professional American football player and college administrator and professor.
Early life and education.
Oriard was born in Spokane, Washington. He was a standout athlete at Gonzaga Preparatory School in Spokane.
A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he was a walk-on player in its football team.
Career.
Oriard played offensive lineman for four seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs.
After retiring from football, he became a professor of English and later Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Oregon State University. His academic work has centered on American sports nonfiction in multiple media.