Expected to be a starter on the offensive line, likely at center … Given a clean bill of health, following a serious illness that caused him to miss his junior season … Still has two years of athletic eligibility remaining … 2007: Awarded a varsity letter, despite not playing in a game as he provided inspiration for his teammates by recovering from a bout with a rare fungal infection that effected his lungs (hystoplasmosis) … Had been rotating in as a starting guard during training camp before spending the majority of the semester at Akron Children’s Hospital … 2006: Saw limited time with the varsity while continuing to hone his skills with the jayvee’s … 2005: Member of the jayvee team … Prior to Wooster: Received special mention on the all-state team as a senior at Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School … Tallied 68 tackles, including eight sacks, as a defensive tackle during 2004 … Two-time first-team honoree on the Region 11 Team and Inter-Valley Conference Team … Also was a state qualifier in wrestling with the Saints, compiling a 44-4 record his senior season … Personal: Born on June 26, 1987 … Is the son of Mary Taralla, and Mark Clark … Majoring in psychology with a minor in history.