2007-08: One of the bigger surprises of the season ... Was slated to be a 197-pounder, but was thrust into the starting lineup at heavyweight early on ... Ended up going 18-11 despite being outweighed significantly in most matches ... Took second place at the ACC Championships in that weight class ... Went 9-5 in dual meets and 3-2 in the conference ... Picked up two major decisions, one technical fall and a pin ... Placed second at the East Stroudsburg Open ... Had a big win in Tech's 18-16 upset of Virginia, beating Jack Danilkowicz 3-1 in sudden victory.

High School: Lettered four times for Coach Travis Masse at Broomfield High ... A two-time Colorado state champion ... Also placed second and fourth in the state ... Placed second and third in the Walsh Ironman Tournament ... An honorable mention All-American ... Also lettered three times in football ... A two-time all-state selection, earning first-team honors once ... Was also a two-time first-team all-region selection and a three-time first-team all-conference choice.

Personal: David Paul Marone was born October 13, 1988 in Broomfield, CO ... The son of Mark and Terri Marone ... Has one brother, Vinny ... Majoring in business.