Bentley University

As one of the last great players during Bentley's club football era, Mark Nasiff helped spearhead the college's decision to make the program varsity. Although he graduated before Bentley took the field as a varsity team, Mark played every down as if he was a varsity superstar. Always a force on defense, Mark struck fear in the minds of opponents' offensive units.
 
"Mark, as the team captain and president, was very instrumental in pushing Bentley football over the top in becoming a varsity program," said longtime Bentley head football coach Peter Yetten in advance of Mark’s induction. "As a player, he was undersized but played with great deal of heart and enthusiasm. Mark was a great team player, on and off the field."
 
Mark played limited time as a defensive lineman in his freshman season of 1984. He made 26 tackles, including two quarterback sacks, as the Falcons finished 7-3. The following year, Mark became a starter and finished third on the team in tackles with 62 and also posted a career-high eight sacks. He was named as a first-team All-New England Collegiate Football Conference selection and first team club football All-American by the National Collegiate Football Association.
 
As a junior, Mark tied for fifth on the club in tackles while repeating as an AII-NECFC pick. He also garnered his second straight selection as a club football first team All-American. The Falcons finished 9-1 and advanced to face St. John Fisher in the National Collegiate Football Association championship game. The Falcons' defense allowed only 191.5 yards and 9.6 points per game in 1986.
 
Mark, who came to Bentley from Fall River, Massachusetts, enjoyed another great season as the team's Most Valuable Defensive Player ln Bentley's final season at the club level during 1987. The Falcons finished 10-1 and won the New England Collegiate Football Championship. As one of the team's tri-captains, he was once again named first team AII-NECFC while placing fourth on the team in tackles and second in tackles for losses. The Bentley defense held opponents to 209.8 yards and 11.1 points per game during the regular season.
 
In the team's two playoff games, it was even stingier, giving up just 185.5 yards and seven points per contest. Mark had 10 tackles and an interception in the two playoff games.