| Mark Buchanan |
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RS Freshman
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| Hometown:
Austin, Texas
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| High School:
Austin
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| Height / Weight:
6-6 / 310
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| Position:
OT
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| Experience:
Fr.-RS
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Second-year offensive lineman who enrolled at UT in January '08 and took part in spring drills ... moved to guard in spring 2009 ... gained valuable experience working at tackle with the scout team while redshirting in 2008 ... a prep All-American who was a member of Rivals' top 250 national prospects.
FRESHMAN (2008)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Rodney Vincent at Austin H.S. ... a prep All-American and two-time all-district 25-5A selection ... played in the 2008 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game ... a member of Rivals top 250 national prospects ... a second-team member of Dave Campbell's Super Team ... also tabbed All-Centex as a junior and senior ... a three-year letterman and starter at left tackle ... paved the way for an offense that averaged 350 yards per game and 225 yards rushing per game over his last two seasons ... tabbed one of the state's Top 10 offensive linemen by Dave Campbell's Texas Football ... named all-district 25-5A as a senior ... helped the Austin High Maroons finish second in the district by blocking for 337 yards per game, including 221 yards rushing per game ... earned all-district 25-5A honors as a junior ... paved the way for 364 yards of total offense per game and 229 yards rushing per game as a junior ... played on a state select lacrosse team as a freshman that traveled around the country to play in tournaments ... also participated in basketball as a freshman.
PERSONAL
Born in Austin, Texas ... a prep honor student who ranked in the top 10 percent of his class ... earned academic all-district honors three years in a row ... active in community service ... worked with programs to feed the homeless ... assisted in various park projects around Austin ... enjoys hunting, fishing, music and video games ... his mother (Vicki), father (Bob) and stepmother (Britt) all graduated from UT.
THE BUCHANAN FILE
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite movie: 300
Favorite actor: Denzel Washington
Sports hero: Vince Young
Favorite CD: George Strait's 50 Number Ones
Favorite video game: Halo, NCAA Football
Pets: Dog (Sadie), cat (Sam)
Nobody knows I can: Play piano
I came to Texas because: It is the all around package. It has great academics, coaching staff and facilities.
