Mark Groza

Height:
6-3
Weight:
227
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Akron, Ohio
High School:
Manchester

A four-year veteran who has spent time at linebacker and on special teams ... a two-time Academic All-MAC choice.
as a Junior (2005): Played in all 13 games with most of his action on special teams ... also spent time backing up Kevin Grant at the bandit position ... an Academic All-MAC selection ... played a role on the Zips’ punt and PAT/FG teams ... recorded solo tackles at Purdue (Sept. 10) and at Buffalo (Oct. 8) ... career-high four tackles (two solo) came in Akron’s 24-14 win at Bowling Green (Oct. 29) ... picked up his first career sack for a three-yard loss vs. Ohio (Nov. 15) ... had a pair of tackles vs. Memphis in the Motor City Bowl (Dec. 26).
as a Sophomore (2004): An Academic All-MAC selection ... appeared in nine games, seeing most of his action on special teams ... had two tackles on the season ... picked up a tackle for loss in the season opener at Penn State (Sept. 4).
as a Redshirt Freshman (2003): Appeared in two games as a reserve linebacker and special teams player ... had one tackle at Marshall (Nov. 1).
as a Freshman (2002): Served a redshirt season ... a member of the scout team defense.
at Manchester High?School: A first-team All-Ohio Division IV linebacker as a senior … Northeast Inlands All-District Division IV Defensive Player of the Year … 147 tackles, two INTs in 2001 for coach Jim France … 100 tackles as a junior … also played tight end for the Panthers … selected for Ohio North-South Classic … three-year baseball letterwinner … honors student.
Personal: Son of Michael and Margarett Groza ... maintains a 3.92 cumulative GPA in engineering ... enjoys golfing, skiing and fishing.