Greg Mark

Position:
Defensive Line

One of four former Hurricanes players on the current UM coaching staff, defensive line coach Greg Mark has developed a solid reputation as a producer of top-notch talent in his 12 years as a collegiate assistant.

A former All-American at Miami, Mark oversaw a group in 2003 that grew from a largely unproven unit into one of college football's deepest and best defensive lines. That unit, led by tackle Vince Wilfork, was instrumental in Miami ranking second nationally in total defense, first in pass defense, fourth in pass efficiency defense and fourth in scoring defense.

In 2002, UM defensive linemen led a defense that led the nation in pass defense and pass efficiency defense and ranked seventh nationally in total defense. The 2001 Hurricanes defensive line spearheaded a defense that led the nation in scoring defense, pass efficiency defense and turnover margin, while ranking in the top 10 nationally in five statistical categories.

The 2004 season will be Mark's ninth as Miami's defensive line coach and his 12th year coaching at Miami in a career that began as a graduate assistant at UM in 1992. A member of the Hurricanes as a player from 1986-89, Mark played on two national title teams (1987 & '89) and was part of a class of players that won 45 of 48 games under head coaches Jimmy Johnson (1986-88) and Dennis Erickson (1989).

Mark was a standout player for the Hurricanes, starting 35 games during his career while rotating between tackle and end for some of the school's most dominating teams. Settling in as an end in 1989, Mark earned First-Team All-America honors in 1989 when he led the team with 15.5 quarterback sacks as Miami won its third national title.

After a two-year playing career in the NFL, Mark returned to Coral Gables as a graduate assistant in 1992. He coached at UM through the 1994 season, and then moved to Utah State to coach the defensive line. Mark returned to Miami as defensive line coach in 1996.

In the last eight seasons at UM, Mark has developed the talents of six players who have went on to become first-round draft choices in the NFL Draft: Warren Sapp (1995), Kenard Lang (1997), Kenny Homes (1997), Damione Lewis (2001), William Joseph (2003) and Vince Wilfork (2004). In 1996, he coached a pair of first-round draft picks, Kenard Lang and Kenny Holmes. As a graduate assistant in 1994, he assisted with a defensive line led the nation in scoring defense, total defense, and pass efficiency defense. He also played an integral role in the development of Heisman Trophy finalist, Lombardi Award Winner, and first-round draft choice Warren Sapp.

Personal Information

Full Name:	Gregory Steven Mark
Birth date:	July 7, 1967
Hometown:	Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Education:	B.S. in advertising, University of Miami,
	Coral Gables, Florida (1991)
Wife:	Married to the former Jessica Gold
Children:	Remi (3)

Mark's Coaching Career

1996-	University of Miami (defensive line)
1995	Utah State (defensive line)
1992-94	University of Miami (graduate assistant)

Bowl Games as a Coach (10)
2004 Peach Bowl 2004 Orange Bowl
2003 Fiesta Bowl
2002 Rose Bowl
2001 Sugar Bowl
2000 Gator Bowl
1998 MicronPC Bowl
1996 Carquest Bowl
1995 Orange Bowl
1994 Fiesta Bowl
1993 Sugar Bowl

Coaching Accomplishments

Led a defensive line that led a defense that ranked in the top five nationally in total defense, pass defense, scoring defense and pass efficiency defense in 2003.

Molded a defensive line that was a vital ingredient of the 2001 National Championship team for a defense that led the nation in scoring defense, turnover margin and pass efficiency defense.

Has developed the talents of six players at Miami who have become first-round draft choices in the NFL Draft: Warren Sapp (1995), Kenard Lang (1997), Kenny Holmes (1997), Damione Lewis (2001), William Joseph (2003), and Vince Wilfork (2004).

In 1996, he coached a pair of NFL first-round draft picks in Kenard Lang and Kenny Holmes.

As a graduate assistant, he assisted with the 1994 defensive line that helped Miami lead the nation in scoring defense, total defense, and pass efficiency defense.

Played an integral role in the development of Heisman Trophy finalist, Lombardi Award winner and first-round draft choice Warren Sapp.

Coached Dwayne Johnson, a tackle at UM now known as pro wrestling's "The Rock".

Honors as a Player

Led Miami's 1989 national title team in quarterback sacks with 15.5.

In 1989 versus San Diego State, Mark recorded a career-high four sacks and was named Player of the Game.

Was a member of Miami's 1987 and 1989 National Championship teams.

A First-Team All-American at defensive end in 1989 (AP and Kodak).

Prominent Players Coached

Vince Wilfork (Miami) - ****

William Joseph (Miami) - New York Giants

Jerome McDougle (Miami) - Philadelphia Eagles

Andrew Williams (Miami) - San Francisco 49ers