University of Rochester
Athletic Hall of Fame
Gary Ciarleglio
'89
At Rochester:
- Hard-hitting linebacker for Yellowjacket football teams who earned multiple All-America honors for his gridiron skills
- Four-year letterman and starter, starting in 36 of 39 games
- Holds single-season records for unassisted tackles and total tackles
- Career lead in total tackles, unassisted tackles, and assisted tackles
- Named a Lysle "Spike" Garnish Scholar Award winner as a senior
- Team captain in 1988
- Helped Yellowjackets to single-season victory record (9-2) in 1987 and only NCAA playoff appearance in school history
- Earned All-UAA honors in football and All-ECAC honors (First Team linebacker for both)
Post-Graduate:
- Held a variety of football coaching roles at Columbia University, including assistant linebacker coach (1993-95), defensive tackles coach (1996), and defensive line coach (1997-2002)
- Currently working as an account executive for Gryphon Networks
