Mark Thurston

Head Coach,Defensive Coordinator at The University of Rio Grande

[Coach Sammy Harmon @sjharmon22]

🚨 Recruits!🚨

We got 3 more home games this season!
Come on out and checkout the exciting stuff that is taking place here at Rio Grande!

Signup link is ⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/mU3TFqoZWX

[MLFootball @MLFootball]

NEWS: #Jets star pass rusher Will McDonald IV worked at McDonald’s in high school and would sometimes sleep in his car some days.

McDonald IV defied all expectations, grinding, and was a first-round pick in the 2023 #NFL Draft.

Remarkable journey Will has had to the league.

[D. Barrow @dbarrow740]

@URGFootball @rioredstorm @GARYKROL @sjharmon22 @coach_moore7

[Iowa State Football @CycloneFB]

It is with our deepest sympathies that we share the tragic loss of Alex Ernst, a valued & beloved member of the Cyclone Football Family.

Alex served in our program for nearly two decades and will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts are with Alex’s family, friends and all of those whose lives he touched.

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[Coach Sammy Harmon @sjharmon22]

Camp season is here! Come see the existing stuff that is taking place here at Rio Grande! Meet the coaches and build relationship!! #TogetherWeStorm

Sign up at the link below!
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****Scholarship Opportunities Available!!

[Mark Thurston @coachThurst]

Love and appreciate you guys!!!!! The start of something great!

[Ryan Smith @RyanSmithOH]

You can feel the excitement building for @URGFootball. Yesterday we added @LtGovJimTressel to our fan base!
@coachThurst #TheRightWayToPlay

[Andrew Moore @coach_moore7]

Still looking for a few select bigs and some playmakers in the secondary. Come be a part of something NEW at Rio Grande University. 🔴⚫️🌪️

[Coach Sammy Harmon @sjharmon22]

Brand weight room here at Rio Grande is elite!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

#TogetherWeStorm

[Mark Thurston @coachThurst]

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[Mark Thurston @coachThurst]

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[Northwestern Football @NUFBFamily]

Congrats to our Christian Smith on being named to the @WeAreAFCA 35 Under 35!

#GoCats x @CoachSmith_9

[Christian Smith @CoachSmith_9]

Blessed! It’s an honor and a privilege, looking forward to the opportunity to continue to grow! #CG

[Willie Harvey Jr. 🇲🇱 @WillieHarveyJr]

Greatest dude ever man.

[COACH SHARK @COACHTONYROZIER]

Life is a long race.

[OutCYde the Lines @OutCYdetheLines]

YOUR IOWA STATE CYCLONES ARE GOING TO THE BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP