Before that, he most recently worked as assistant special teams coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL).
As a senior in 1985, Mallory helped lead the Wolverines to a 10–1–1 record and a #2 ranking in the final AP Poll after beating Nebraska, 27–23, in the Fiesta Bowl.
[1] The 1985 Wolverines defense that included Mallory, Mike Hammerstein, Brad Cochran, Mark Messner, Eric Kattus, Garland Rivers and Andy Moeller, gave up only 75 points in 11 regular season games, an average of less than seven points per game.
When Mallory graduated, his 211 career tackles ranked third in school history behind Ron Simpkins and Mike Boren.
Curt Mallory, Mike's younger brother, was also hired by Zook, who said, "I am thrilled to have on our staff two sons of the man I played for and who led me into this profession.