Bembery started his career at the University of Central Florida, playing for them for four successful seasons.
His impact was felt immediately and he helped put the UCF football program on the map.
The following season, UCF saw its first big attendance game with 23,760 on hand for the Homecoming matchup against Wofford.
During Bembery's senior campaign in 1987, the UCF defense held opponents to just 67 points all year.
During those years, Bembery was named to the 1993 All Star Game and was a three-time member of the All-Arena First Team (1990–93).
His vicious style of play became notorious around the AFL; however, the 6-foot-3-inch, 285-pound monster was known as a gentle giant off the field.
That year, the Storm advanced to the third round of the playoffs but his ArenaBowl hopes were shot with a loss to Orlando.
The following season, head coach and AFL Hall of Famer Tim Marcum joined the Storm.
[1] Bembery was named to the Arena Football League 10th Anniversary Team in 1996, and was the All-time AFL leader in sacks with 43 at the time of his retirement.
In 2006, Bembery ranked seventh among the 20 Greatest AFL Players and in 2009, he was inducted into the UCF Athletics Hall of Fame.
On August 12, 2011, Bembery earned his most cherished accomplishment as he was named to the 2011 AFL Hall of Fame class.