University of North Texas Athletics
BIO: Marcus Trice
1/31/2012 12:00:00 AM | Football
Defensive Back, 5-8, 190, Mesquite, Texas (Oklahoma)
Transferred from the University of Oklahoma and sat out the 2011 season, but will be eligible in 2012... Ranked nationally as the #174 best player coming out of high school according to Rivals.com... Made a member of the special teams in 2010 ... Forced a fumble that was recovered by OU vs. Baylor ... Made a career-high three tackles vs. Baylor ... Awarded Academic All-Big 12 second team ... Played in all 13 games in 2009 as a backup at safety and a member of the special teams ... Blocked a punt against Idaho State ... Had tackles against Idaho State, Tulsa and Texas Tech ... Coming out of high school named PrepStar All-American top 250 nationally ... Ranked No. 20 cornerback (Rivals.com), No. 20 overall player (Rivals.com), No. 25 cornerback (Scout.com), and No. 35 overall in southwest (SuperPrep) ... Awarded 2008 second team all-class, all-star "Super Team' compiled by Texas Football Magazine ... Unanimously voted first team all-district selection ... Selected to participate in the Hawaii vs. Mainland All-American bowl game ... Had 61 catches for 790 yards and five touchdowns in 2008 ... Had 60 total tackles, 40 solos, 14 pass breakups and seven sacks in 2007.
