Mark Terranova
Defensive Back Tailback 18
Ht/Wt
5'
11"
|
185 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Canoga Park, 
California
Roster Years
1973-1977


Personal

Parents are Joseph and Norma ... business major.

Before BYU

High School - Ran sprints and was valley sprint champion for three seasons ... also won football all-city and all-state honors ... was scholar-athlete for three years ... coached by Jim Fazio.

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 1973

As a tailback he led the team in rushing with 414 yards (4.3 average), caught seven passes and scored two TDs ... started year as defensive back, but switched to tailback ... also returned kicks (24.6 average).

Sophmore Year 1975

Returned as defensive back where his speed was needed. 

Junior Year 1976

Played backup on varsity right corner slot ... recovered a fumble in a Utah State game ... had kick-off returns of 17 and 33 yards in the Tangerine Bowl ... can help account for two bowl records ... most yards kickoff returns, 204 ... best kickoff return average 25.5.

Senior Year 1977

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year 1974

Sidelined by a knee injury.

Medical Redshirt Year 1974

Sidelined by a knee injury.