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    Mike Zande
    78 Mike Zande
    Hometown:
    Park Ridge, Ill.
    High School:
    Maine South
    Height / Weight:
    6-5 / 300
    Position:
    Offensive Lineman
    Experience:
    4-4

    High School: Did not allow a sack during senior season … Averaged six “pancake” blocks a game … Named to the Illinois High School Coaches Association all-state team … Central Suburban League South Offensive Lineman of the Year … As a senior, played guard, tackle and tight end … Selected to the Chicago Sun-Times, and Tribune’s all-state teams … Earned two varsity letters in football at Maine South High School … Was a team captain in 2001 … Team won the 2000 Class 6A championship and advanced to the semifinals in 2001… Threw the shot put and discus in track … High school coach was David Inserra.

    Personal: Full given name is Michael David Zande … Born Oct. 4, 1983 in Chicago, Ill. … The son of David and Jelena Zande … Enjoys playing hockey and golf … An honor roll student … Favorite athlete is Chicago Bears’ offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams … Past jobs include working as a camp counselor for the Des Plaines Park District.

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