- Name
- Srecko Zizakovic
- Nationality
Canada- Position
- DT, DE, OLB
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 250
- Birthday
- 8/13/1966
- Hometown
- Weston, ON
- High School
- Weston Collegiate
- Current Team
- Ohio State
- Seasons
- 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Defensive Stats
| Season | Team | G | GS | Tkl | Solo | Asst | TFL | TFL Yds | Sacks | Sack Yds | FF | FR | Int | Int Yds | PBU | Blk | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Ohio State | 8 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | Ohio State | 11 | 10 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 5.0 | 22 | 4.0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | Ohio State | 12 | 10 | 50 | 30 | 20 | 10.0 | 65 | 7.0 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | - | 31 | 20 | 98 | 61 | 37 | 15 | 87 | 11 | 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Post-OSU Update: After Ohio State, Srecko Zizakovic played six seasons in the CFL, all with the Calgary Stampeders. After football, he has worked mostly in sales. (updated: Nov. 2022)
Pronunciation: ziz-uh-COH-vik
Major: Hospitality Management (1988-89), Business Management (1985-86)
Weight: 250 (1988-89), 240 (1987), 236 (1986), 224 (1985)
1989 Media Guide: Started all 11 games at outside linebacker last year, but will play a down position this year, replacing fellow Canadian Derek MacCready as the starting end … did play some defensive line as a sophomore so his present position is not entirely new to him … figures to be one of the Buckeyes’ top defensive players this year … intelligent athlete who is very sound technically and spends hours studying film in an effort to improve.
1988: Made the most of his first chance to start by recording 44 tackles, including four sacks … top game was eight tackles against Wisconsin, two of those for losses.
1988 Media Guide: Moved from defensive tackle to outside linebacker midway through spring practice and immediately made a favorable impression … if he continues to show progress, he will see a lot of playing time this fall … has the size and speed to excel at both rushing the passer and dropping off on pass coverage.
1987: Divided his time between tight end and defensive tackle but did not see any playing time.
1987 Media Guide: Was moved to tight end midway in 1987 spring drills … has the size, hands and determination to become a good tight end.
1986: Played in eight games as a reserve tackle.
1985: Enrolled in the spring and took part in spring drills, but was redshirted the following fall.
High School: Lettered in football, basketball and rugby … in addition to playing tight end and defensive tackle, he also handled all the punting and placekicking chores on the football team.
Personal: Nickname is Zeke … enjoys listening to all types of music, from heavy metal to jazz … specializing in hotel and restaurant management and hopes to open a chain of sports-oriented restaurants after his football career is over … admires Jack Lambert and Lyle Alzado.