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USD: Mark enters his senior campaign with the Toreros where he will compete for playing time in the secondary (corner back & safety)... Last season appeared in 10 contests and totaled 7 tackles and 1 pass breakup... In 2005 he chipped in with 15 tackles (13 solo stops) in a back-up role... Recorded 7 solo tackles in road win at Menlo... Tied a school record with a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown, to go with 5 tackles, in road win at Valparaiso while earning PFL Player of the Week honors... In 2004 chipped in with 12 tackles and 1 fumble recovery. High School: From Coto de Caza, CA, Mark prepped at Santa Margarita Catholic High School where he earned the Coach[apos]s Award and was named team captain his senior year... Named Most Improved Offensive Player his junior year. Personal: Born on October 12, 1985 in Mission Viejo, CA... Also recruited by UC Davis and Cornell... Chose USD for its location and to get an excellent education... His brother, Matt, competed in high jump for the University of Arizona... Mark enjoys playing bocce ball. Major: Business.