Lee Marks enters his first season as a graduate assistant for the USF football program and will serve as running backs coach and an assist in strength and conditioning. Marks has eight years of experience at the NCAA Division I level.
Marks most recently was the assistant speed-strength and conditioning coach at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He spent three seasons on staff with the Buffaloes. Prior to CU, he spent a season as a player with the Boise Burn of the Arena Football League.
Marks was a four year contributor at Boise State University from 2002-2005. While a Bronco, he led the team in rushing two seasons, accumulating 1,773 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns over his final two seasons as a starter. During his career he helped BSU to four bowl games, a two-time All-WAC selection and was the 2005 Offense MVP for Boise State. Marks was also a standout sprinter on the BSU track and field team.
Marks is a native of Reseda, Calif. and graduated from Taft High School in Woodland Hills, Calif. after a decorated career.