Golic wrestled at Notre Dame and was a two-time All-American at heavyweight, finishing fourth in 1977 and third in 1978. He lost in the winner’s bracket both years to three-time NCAA champion Jimmy Jackson.

Golic was an Ohio state heavyweight wrestling champion, defeating Harold Smith, who represented the United States at the World Championships in 1981.

He was a two-time All-American in football for Notre Dame in 1977 and 1978, and helped the Irish win the national title in 1977.

Golic played 14 seasons in the National Football League with the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Raiders from 1979-1992.