University of St. Thomas Athletics
2021 Football Roster
Roster
Marco Taibi
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Arlington Heights, Ill.
- High School:
- Rolling Meadows
Academic all-conference honoree in 2020-21... had one catch for 19 yards during 2019 season.
Academic Major:
Business Economics and Biology double major; double minor in Sustainability and Theology
Career Goal:
To begin in consulting, but eventually pursue grad school and a career that makes a positive social impact on others
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?
“I chose St. Thomas for many different reasons. First off, the campus is beautiful and drew me from the get-go. Also, the athletic facilities, football program and culture, as well as how Coach Caruso leads the football program attracted me. Lastly, I really liked how it was a Catholic university and had outstanding academics.”
High School Athletic Highlights:
Given Golden Mustang Award for participating in three sports
NHS member and honors student
Football: 2x season varsity starter
Basketball: 2x season varsity starter; Defensive POY
Track and Field: Sectional qualifier 400m
Fun Fact:
“I come from an Italian background and I'm studying to become fluent. My dad was a member of the Italian police force (carabinieri).”
Family:
Son of Ida and Sal, brother of Tony, Salvo, and Vince
Tony played football at Valparaiso University
Campus and Community Service Involvement:
Research in the economics department on monopsony in professional sports leagues
Research in the biology department on factors dividing humans and other animals
Secretary of Delta Epsilon Sigma, member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Theta Alpha Kappa
Studied abroad in Rome
Member of Tavola Italiana
