Mark Parson:  I am 5'10" 195, and last time I ran a 4.44 on field turf.

Mark Parson:  Well, UNC and East Carolina showed interest in me.  I thought I was going to go to UNC, but they picked up our other corner from my team who ran a 4.31.  I was disappointed at the time.  Basically, all of the MAC schools showed interest in me.  I thought I was also going to play running back, but I switched to corner in college.     

Mark Parson:  Well, the biggest factor was Taj Henley who was a senior middle linebacker this year.  He went to Fork Union Military Academy and was from my hometown in Richmond, Virginia.  He was a really cool guy and he treated me like a younger brother.  It was also a great atmosphere here, and the coaches really care about their players.  This is the best opportunity for me.  Coach Brown is one of the best defensive backs coaches in the country.  He came here last year to teach man technique.  I learned so much from him when it comes to playing proper technique.  

Mark Parson:  I ran track and I played basketball.  To tell you the truth, I didn't even like track.  The track coach would ask me to run the 100 meters.  I would come in first place.  I also like baseball, but I didn't play it in high school

Mark Parson:  You wouldn't think that he would be such a nice guy coming from a big time program like Nebraska.  He allows us to stop by his office and talk about anything.  He would actually call you out of the blue.  He is really cool.  He is a laid back guy off the field.  But his intensity on the field goes up even in practices. 

Mark Parson:  We call him 'Big Play McRae'.  He is in Atlanta right now getting ready for the Combine.  He calls me to tell me what type of workouts they are doing and what kind of a diet they are on.  He is a great leader and he was our captain for two years.  He is cool.  He works hard and he leads by example.  He is an all-around good guy.  On the field, he makes people miss and he breaks tackles.  He also has great hands.

Mark Parson:  My favorite college team growing up was UVA.  In high school, I was a Virginia Tech fan.  I was a little bit bitter because they didn't recruit me.  My favorite NFL teams are the Bills because my dad is from Buffalo and the Redskins.

Mark Parson:  My favorite player of all-time is Deion Sanders.  Right now, Al Harris is my favorite player in the league.    

Mark Parson:  Playing man-to-man.  That is what we do here.  I can move my feet pretty well.  I come out of my breaks well.  I can use my hands.  I like pressing, but I can play off as well.  I can turn my hips and run with a guy.   

Mark Parson:  I definitely need to improve on my ball skills.  I dropped a lot of interceptions here and I need to make the most of my opportunities.  I could definitely improve in run support a little bit as well.

Mark Parson:  Ok, I got it.  My sophomore year, we played Illinois.  It was a close game and we pulled it out in the end.  I was in a zone.  I had an interception, six pass break-ups and a bunch of tackles.  It was 3rd and 15 on their side of the field, I broke on the ball and I got the pass break-up.  After that we drove in the fourth quarter and won the game.  That was the greatest feeling winning that game.  Their fans were dissing us before the game because we were from Ohio University and not from Ohio State.  It felt great beating Illinois and seeing their fans' faces after the game. 

Mark Parson:  They actually had receivers that were all seniors.  They only threw my way four times.  I got my hand on one ball.  They should have thrown my way more.  They didn't get any catches on me.  They didn't really get much on our passing defense.  I can cover with the best.  I think Josh Morgan and Eddie Royal could play in the league.  Morgan has deceptive speed for a big guy. 

Mark Parson:  I mean to tell you the truth, I hate losing.  I felt that we would have a better season this year.  We had a lot of seniors leave and it left a void on our team.  We were young on the defensive side of the ball.  The teams that beat us, all of the games were close.  A couple of plays went their way.  I feel that we will be better next year.

Mark Parson:  Basically, that is my goal.  Deion Brown was an All-American a couple of years ago.  T.J. Wright will be in someone's camp this year.  If he didn't break his foot in Bills' camp, he would have made the team.  It is up to me and the younger guys to carry the torch and handle everything this upcoming season.

Mark Parson:  I have NFL Network, so I watched the Senior Bowl.  The guy from Troy, I watched him on TV when he was playing against Oklahoma State.  I could tell that he was good.  He had quick feet and got his hands on all of balls.  Cromartie could play too.  If I get the opportunity to make plays next year, it will help me out too.

Mark Parson:  Okay, a couple of guys during my sophomore year.  One guy was from Missouri and he was No. 3.  His name is William Franklin and he was a really good receiver.  In the MAC Championship game, No. 3 from Central Michigan was really good at the line, had quick feet and outrageous ball skills.     

Mark Parson:  Let me see, probably cornerback Julian Posey.  He started as a redshirt freshman this year.  He will carry the torch.  He should be the starter next year.      

Mark Parson:  The role model in my life is my dad.  He handles adversity really well.  He is a great person to look up to.  He is actually a minister.  My older brother is another guy.  I like how he deals with his family.

Mark Parson:  I have been playing since five years old.  I played football with all of my friends.  I love to play close games.  Playing man-to man and knowing that they will throw your way.  There is also no other feeling like it when 70,000 people are booing you. 

Mark Parson:  Oh man, I feel like our run defense will be much better, and they would have to throw the ball on us more.  I would get my hands on a lot more balls.  My ball skills will be better.  I am getting better every day.  I will come down with more picks.

Mark Parson:  My hobbies are video games.  I like to play NCAA Football.  I am taking a Tae Kwon Doe class and I like that.  I like watching Ultimate Fighting and hanging out with my fellows.