Where is marquez dupree

Email the author. Alabama head coach Dennis Franchione made that announcement on Monday. Dupree was not available for comment. Franchione issued a brief statement following Monday's afternoon practice, "Marquez Dupree left the team for personal reasons. His departure comes on the heels of the announcement that Alabama's returning starter at fullback, junior Donnie Lowe, was forced to leave the team for medical reasons.

Lowe failed a physical Friday after suffering his third concussion during spring training. Lowe's absence appeared to open up an opportunity for Dupree to earn some playing time.

Instead, just days after Lowe's announcement, Dupree leaves the Tide squad. A highly recruited tailback coming out of high school, Dupree could not fight his way to the top in a crowded Crimson Tide backfield.

After a sitting out as a redshirt, Dupree was moved to fullback during spring practice. It seems his football career went the way of his father's, ending before it should have. Jan 29, 1, 0 55 Huntsville, AL. Did he even stay that long? I seem to remember him quitting just a few days into fall camp. Sep 29, 14, 0 55 The reason Marquez did not stay or play was because he blew his knee apart during the 1st week of Fall camp.

It was a major career threatening blow out. He didn't have a step to lose to begin with so , he left deciding to try to rehab and play at a JUCO or small college which never happened.

Jul 26, 12, 53 Gadsden, AL. I thought I read a while back that Marcus was working in the casinos over in MS somewhere--remember he was only the preseason favorite to win the Heisman and went on to have a little success in the USFL after he left OU during the fallout with Barry Switzer. Not sure what his son is doing now.

Kinda sad how both of their football careers ended, though. The dad especially seemingly had huge potential. Last edited: Feb 15, I thought I read a while back that Marcus was working in the casinos over in MS somewhere --remember he was only the preseason favorite to win the Heisman and went on to have a little success in the USFL after he left OU during the fallout with Barry Switzer.

Braveheart All-SEC. Feb 12, 1, 0 0 I seem to recall another reason he left was that the staff at the time wanted him to move to fullback and he didn't want any part of that. He simply didn't have the speed to play RB, might have made a pretty good FB. IMO, he left in part to injury and part of it was blow to the ego. MidnightRambler Bamanation Citizen. My dreams were over. He is also a motivational and inspirational speaker. That was the beginning of my speaking business.

He has appeared in regional commercials including Hyundai and was cast in a feature film, One Mile to You. Plus I love to entertain, especially children who are pro wrestling fans. Marcus is also involved as a spokesperson and mentor for Families First of Mississippi. Blankenship graduated from the University of Oklahoma and has enjoyed a lifetime career in advertising. He started his own advertising business in and enjoys creating graphic art and writing.

Hobbies include hunting, fishing and pencil drawings. Duane and his wife, Janice, have been married over 50 years and are active in their church and community. Read more ». For more than a decade, the women of Claremore have gathered at the annual Ladies Lifestyle event to enjoy a night out of shopping, socializing and a good time. It is no secret that the trauma of childhood sabotages the lives of the adults they become.