College& Pro Experience:
Name:Ali Grose
Position: DB/WR
Hometown: Mansfield, Ohio
Current Team: Mansfield Marauders
College: Youngstown State 1995-1996
Ashland University 1996-1999
Degree: B.S Criminal Justice/Sociology
Ht: 5'9
Wt: 200
DOB: 9/30/1977
40: 4.65
225: bench: 11
High School: Mansfield Sr. High School 1992-1995
Personal History:
1 of 18 siblings
Parents (Allen & Betty Grose)
Three sport athlete at Mansfield Sr. High School. (Football, Basketball, Track)
Enjoyed playing under two great head coaches in high school and college. Jim Tressel and Stan Jefferson who are both with the Ohio State University.
Mansfield Sr. High School
3 Year varsity letter winner in football at Mansfield Sr. High. Helped anchor the Mansfield Tygers into its first playoff appearance in 1993. Received 1st team All-Conference Cornerback award Junior and Senior year. Senior year awards included (Coaches Award, Captains Award, MVP,)
Youngstown State University 95-96 Redshirst year
Ashland University 96-99
Head Coach: Gary Keller
Defensive Back Coach: Doug Devito
Second Team All-Conference Selection Junior Year
First Team All Conference Cornerback Senior year.
Member of 1997 Ashland Football team which made its first Division II playoff appearance.
Lead team in interceptions in 1998 (7). Also Most improved Player award.
Tied for team high interceptions in 1999 (6). 4th on team in tackles.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference player of the week November 19, 1999 Vs. Findlay University ( 3 ints. 1 Fumble recovery.)
Owner of the Mansfield Marauders of the Ohio Valley Football League which was founded in 2003.
2003: Team high interceptions (10) OVFL All-Star selection at Cornerback.
2004 Team high interceptions (9) 45 tackles. Team high receptions. 38 receptions for 648 yards. 15 Carries for 89 yards and 2 tds. OVFL All-star selection at WR and Punt Returner. 2004 All-American Bowl.
2005: Team high interceptions (9) 39 receptions for 576 and 5 tds.
OVFL All-Star selection at Free Safety. 2005 All-American Bowl.
Mansfield Sr. High School Defensive Backs Coach.
2003-2004 Freshman
2005 Varsity Defensive Backs Coach.
Employment: Cornell Abraxas
Position: Substance Abuse Counselor
Employment: Mansfield High School
Position: Asst. Football coach, and Substitute Teacher.