Two-year starter ... will anchor the defensive line along with Dominic Pallone ... can virtually shut down an opponentÕs running game.

1998: Started all but one game for the Bears ... recorded 42 tackles (18 solos) and ranked third on the squad with 11 tackles-for-loss ... also posted 2.0 sacks for 11 yards ... notched six tackles, including one tackle-for-loss, at North Dakota State (Oct. 3, 1998) ... tallied eight tackles in four-overtime win at Minnesota State (Oct. 17, 1998) ... slowed Morningside with three tackles-for-loss in BearsÕ 49-14 victory (Oct. 31, 1998).

1997: Ranked second on team with 5.0 sacks and nine tackles-for-loss ... recorded 43 tackles (13 solos).

1996: Started part-time for the Bears as freshman when he notched 16 tackles and two sacks.

1995: Redshirted.

High School: Named first team all-state as a senior ... two-time all-conference selection, he helped lead Longmont to the state playoffs on three occasions, including a semifinal appearance in 1995 ... HS coach: Gordon Cramer.

Personal: Born August 4, 1977 in Longmont ... son of Diane Markley ... majoring in marketing.

MarkleyÕs Career Statistics
YearUTATTTT/LossSacksFRInt.PBU
199697162/62.0000
19971330439/435.0000
199818244211/282.0000
Totals406110122/779.0000