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Pronunciation: MARIE-sick
AT STANFORD: One of the best run-blocking fullbacks in the Pac-10, if not the country...has made huge contributions to the Stanford running game despite having just five rushing attempts in his first two seasons...tough, hard-nosed competitor has gained ultimate respect from his teammates and coaches due to his unmatched work ethic and attitude...quietly goes about his business without fanfare...two-time Pac-10 Conference honorable mention selection at fullback...worked out at the "mike" linebacker position during the spring and is expected to see action on both sides of the ball as a junior.
2008 (SOPHOMORE): Garnered All-Pac-10 honorable mention honors for the second straight season...played in 11 of 12 games, missing the Oregon game with a high ankle sprain...did not have a rushing attempt but outstanding blocking skills made him a key component in Stanford's running attack that racked up the second-most ground yards in school history...lead blocker helped opened the holes that sprung Toby Gerhart to a single-season school rushing record of 1,136 yards...had four receptions for 25 yards, hauling in passes against Arizona State, TCU, Washington and Washington State.
2007 (FRESHMAN): Earned All-Pac-10 honorable mention honors in his first season...jumped right into the starting lineup and made 12 starts at fullback...carried just five times for six yards and also caught four passes for 26 yards out of the backfield...his five carries came on consecutive Saturdays at Oregon State and Washington...four receptions came against UCLA, TCU, Oregon State and Notre Dame.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Graduated from Jesuit High School in Portland, Ore. where he was one of the state's most talented two-way players as a running back and linebacker...earned first team all-state honors and was named Oregon's Defensive Player of the Year as a linebacker...also earned second team all-state honors as a running back...first team All-Metro League selection as a fullback and linebacker and was also named the conference's defensive player of the year...listed by Scout.com as the top linebacker in Oregon and the seventh-best overall recruit in the state...earned first team all-league honors as a fullback and second team all-conference accolades as a running back following his junior season...first team all-league fullback and third team all-league as a defensive end as a sophomore...helped Jesuit to back-to-back state championships as a junior and senior...also competed in the shot put and discus in track and field...National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award recipient...member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society...majoring in human biology.
MARECIC'S CAREER STATISTICS
Rushing
Year G-S Att YG YL Net Avg TD LG
2007 12-12 5 7 1 6 1.2 0 4
2008 11-11 0 0 0 0 -- 0 0
Totals 23-23 5 7 1 6 1.2 0 4
Receiving
Year G-S Rec Yds Avg TD LG
2007 12-12 4 26 6.5 0 8
2008 11-11 4 25 6.2 0 12
Totals 23-23 8 51 6.4 0 12
Marecic's Career Highs
Rushing
Rushing Attempts: 3 at Oregon State, Oct. 27, 2007
Rushing Yards: 6 at Oregon State, Oct. 27, 2007
Rushing Touchdowns: None
Long: 4 at Oregon State, Oct. 27, 2007
Receiving
Receptions: 1, eight times; last vs. Washington State, Nov. 1, 2008
Receiving Yards: 12 at TCU, Sept. 13, 2008
TD Receptions: None
Longest Reception: 12 at TCU, Sept. 13, 2008
