AT NKU: Begins his fourth year with the Norse…outstanding arm and competitor…will be in the starting rotation this season and could be the No. 1 starter...could challenge for All-Region and All-America honors. 2006: Played in 13 games and started 12...recorded a 2.09 earned run average and 64 strikeouts...pitched five complete games...earned second team All-GLVC honors. 2005: Saw action in 12 games and started nine...finished with a 6-5 record with a 4.06 ERA...collected 32 strikeouts. 2004: Appeared in 12 games and started seven times…posted a 2-1 record with a 2.79 earned run average.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Norwood High School…named All-Fort Ancient Valley Conference and All-City four times…earned Player of the Year honors as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 30, 1985…son of Mike and Jackye Marksbury.