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|birthdate ={{birth date and age|1974|5|23}}
|birthplace=Torrance, California
|birthplace =Torrance, California
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|college =[[University of California, Davis|UC-Davis]]
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|aflentryteam =Anaheim Piranhas
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|College=[[University of California, Davis|UC Davis]]
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* Anaheim Piranhas (1997)
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* [[Anaheim Piranhas]] (1997)
* [[Milwaukee Mustangs]] (1997)
* [[Milwaukee Mustangs]] (1997)
* [[Scottish Claymores]] (1998)
* [[Scottish Claymores]] (1998)
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* [[San Jose SaberCats]] (1999 - 2008)
* [[Las Vegas Outlaws]] (2001)
* [[Las Vegas Outlaws]] (2001)
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* [[San Jose SaberCats]] (1999-present)
* First-team CoSIDA All-Region (1996)
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* AFL 2002 Offensive Player of The Year
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* 2x [[ArenaBowl]] MVP ([[ArenaBowl XVIII|XVIII]], [[ArenaBowl XXI|XXI]])
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* ArenaBowl XXI Offensive Player of the Game
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|statlabel2=Passing yards
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|statvalue3=123.30
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|years=1997<br />1997<br />1998<br />1999-''present''<br />2001
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* 2002 Offensive Player of The Year
* [[ArenaBowl XVIII]] Offensive Player of the Game
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* [[ArenaBowl XXI]] MVP, Offensive Player of the Game
* 3x [[ArenaBowl]] champion ([[ArenaBowl XVI|XVI]], [[ArenaBowl XVIII|XVIII]], & [[ArenaBowl XXI|XXI]])
* 3x [[ArenaBowl]] champion ([[ArenaBowl XVI|XVI]], [[ArenaBowl XVIII|XVIII]], & [[ArenaBowl XXI|XXI]])
* 2x First-team All-AFL ([[2002 Arena Football League season|2002]], [[2005 Arena Football League season|2005]])
* 1x Second-team All-AFL ([[2004 Arena Football League season|2004]])
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'''Mark Grieb''' (born May 23, 1974, in [[Torrance, California]]) is an [[Arena football]] [[quarterback]] who is currently a [[free agent]]. He was originally signed by the [[Anaheim Piranhas]]. He played [[college football]] at [[University of California, Davis|UC-Davis]].


Grieb has appeared in four [[ArenaBowl]]s, winning titles in [[ArenaBowl XVI|2002]], [[ArenaBowl XVIII|2004]] and [[ArenaBowl XXI|2007]].
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'''Mark Grieb''' (born [[May 23]], 1974, in [[Torrance, California]]) is an [[Arena Football League]] [[quarterback]] for the [[San Jose SaberCats]]. Grieb led the team to [[ArenaBowl]] titles in 2004 and 2007.


==High school career==
==High school career==
Grieb attended [[Oak Grove High School (San Jose, California)|Oak Grove High School]] in [[San José, California]], where he was a student and a three-sport star in [[High school football|football]], [[basketball]], and [[baseball]].
Grieb attended [[Oak Grove High School (San Jose, California)|Oak Grove High School]] in [[San José, California]], where he was a student and a three-sport athlete in [[High school football|football]], [[basketball]], and [[baseball]].


==College career==
==College career==
Grieb attended [[University of California, Davis|UC Davis]] and was a [[letterman]] in [[College football|football]]. In football, he left school as the top 10 in six different [[Offense (sports)|offensive]] categories. As a senior, he passed for a school-record 3,230 yards and 25 touchdowns, and garnered first team CoSIDA All-Region honors, was a ''Football Gazette'' [[All-American]] pick, and was a finalist for the [[Harlon Hill Trophy]] (which is given to the [[NCAA Division II]] college football MVP).
Grieb attended [[University of California, Davis|UC-Davis]] and was a [[letterman]] in [[College football|football]]. In football, he finished his career, in the school's top 10 in six different [[Offense (sports)|offensive]] categories. As a senior, he passed for a school-record 3,230 yards and 25 [[touchdown]]s, and earned First-team CoSIDA All-Region honors, was a ''Football Gazette'' [[All-American]] pick, and was a finalist for the [[Harlon Hill Trophy]], which is given to the [[NCAA Division II]] college football MVP.


==Pro career==
==Professional career==
Grieb's pro career began with the [[Anaheim Piranhas]] of the AFL in 1997. Later that season he was traded to the [[Milwaukee Mustangs]], and spent 1998 with the [[Scottish Claymores]] of [[NFL Europe]] before returning to Arena football with the SaberCats for the 1999 season, where he has remained with the exception of a brief spell in the [[XFL]] with the [[Las Vegas Outlaws]]. With the SaberCats, he has achieved 3 [[ArenaBowl]] appearances and wins in the [[ArenaBowl XVI|2002]], [[ArenaBowl XVIII|2004]], and [[ArenaBowl XXI|2007]] seasons, although in the 2002 year, on his way to completing an AFL regular season record 13-1 year, Grieb was injured by the [[Arizona Rattlers]], sustaining a season-ending broken collar bone. [[John Dutton]], the backup quarterback at the time, took the reins and continued the march to the ArenaBowl, winning it against the same [[Arizona Rattlers]] in Grieb's honor. In 2004, Grieb was able to stay healthy and lead another excellent year to win the ArenaBowl against the Arizona Rattlers.
In [[1997 Arena Football League season|1997]], Grieb signe with the [[Anaheim Piranhas]] of the [[Arena Football League]]. Later that season he was traded to the [[Milwaukee Mustangs]], and spent 1998 with the [[Scottish Claymores]] of [[NFL Europa|NFL Europe]] before returning to Arena football with the [[San Jose SaberCats]] for the [[1999 Arena Football League season|1999]] season, where he has remained with the exception of 2001, where he played in the [[XFL]] with the [[Las Vegas Outlaws]]. With the SaberCats, he has appeared in four [[ArenaBowl]]s and wins in the [[ArenaBowl XVI|2002]], [[ArenaBowl XVIII|2004]], and [[ArenaBowl XXI|2007]], although in 2002, on his way to completing an AFL regular season record 13-1 year, he was injured against the [[Arizona Rattlers]], sustaining a season-ending broken [[collarbone]]. [[John Dutton]], Grieb's backup at the time, took over and continued to help lead the team to the ArenaBowl, winning it against the same Rattlers. In [[2004 Arena Football League season|2004]], Grieb was able to stay healthy and helpe lead the SaberCats to another win the ArenaBowl against the Rattlers. In [[2008 Arena Football League season|2008]], the he helped lead the SaberCats to yet another ArenaBowl appearance, in [[ArenaBowl XXII]], a 59-56 loss to the [[Philadelphia Soul]]. After the 2008 season, he was let go by the SaberCats.


===Records and awards===
===Records and awards===
Grieb holds several records in AFL history including:
Grieb holds several records in AFL history including:

* Most passing yards in one year: 4,796
* Most passing yards in one year: 4,796
* Pass completion percentage for one year: 73%
* Pass completion percentage for one year: 73%
* Passer rating for one year: 133.5
* Passer rating for one year: 133.5
* Career passer rating: 124.2
* Career passer rating: 124.2

Other commendations awarded to Grieb:

* Offensive Player of the Year (2002)
* 1st Team All-AFL (2002, 2005)
* 2nd Team All-AFL (2004)
* [[ArenaBowl XVIII]] MVP (2004)
* [[ArenaBowl XXI]] MVP (2007)


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.arenafan.com/players/?page=players&player=620 Mark Grieb at ArenaFan Online]
* [http://www.footballdb.com/players/griebma01 Mark Grieb at The Football Database]
* [http://www.footballdb.com/players/griebma01 Mark Grieb at The Football Database]

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Revision as of 20:22, 11 December 2008

Mark Grieb
Career information
College:UC-Davis
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team CoSIDA All-Region (1996)
  • AFL 2002 Offensive Player of The Year
  • 2x ArenaBowl MVP (XVIII, XXI)
  • ArenaBowl XXI Offensive Player of the Game
  • 3x ArenaBowl champion (XVI, XVIII, & XXI)
  • 2x First-team All-AFL (2002, 2005)
  • 1x Second-team All-AFL (2004)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2008
Comp. %:2,954/4,411
Passing yards:36,842
TD-INT:716-95
QB Rating:123.3
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Mark Grieb (born May 23, 1974, in Torrance, California) is an Arena football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Anaheim Piranhas. He played college football at UC-Davis.

Grieb has appeared in four ArenaBowls, winning titles in 2002, 2004 and 2007.

High school career

Grieb attended Oak Grove High School in San José, California, where he was a student and a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and baseball.

College career

Grieb attended UC-Davis and was a letterman in football. In football, he finished his career, in the school's top 10 in six different offensive categories. As a senior, he passed for a school-record 3,230 yards and 25 touchdowns, and earned First-team CoSIDA All-Region honors, was a Football Gazette All-American pick, and was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy, which is given to the NCAA Division II college football MVP.

Professional career

In 1997, Grieb signe with the Anaheim Piranhas of the Arena Football League. Later that season he was traded to the Milwaukee Mustangs, and spent 1998 with the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe before returning to Arena football with the San Jose SaberCats for the 1999 season, where he has remained with the exception of 2001, where he played in the XFL with the Las Vegas Outlaws. With the SaberCats, he has appeared in four ArenaBowls and wins in the 2002, 2004, and 2007, although in 2002, on his way to completing an AFL regular season record 13-1 year, he was injured against the Arizona Rattlers, sustaining a season-ending broken collarbone. John Dutton, Grieb's backup at the time, took over and continued to help lead the team to the ArenaBowl, winning it against the same Rattlers. In 2004, Grieb was able to stay healthy and helpe lead the SaberCats to another win the ArenaBowl against the Rattlers. In 2008, the he helped lead the SaberCats to yet another ArenaBowl appearance, in ArenaBowl XXII, a 59-56 loss to the Philadelphia Soul. After the 2008 season, he was let go by the SaberCats.

Records and awards

Grieb holds several records in AFL history including:

  • Most passing yards in one year: 4,796
  • Pass completion percentage for one year: 73%
  • Passer rating for one year: 133.5
  • Career passer rating: 124.2

External links

Preceded by ArenaBowl MVPs
XVIII 		Succeeded by
Preceded by ArenaBowl MVPs
XXI 		Succeeded by
Matt D'Orazio
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