OT: Marcus Dupree movie on ESPN
This movie is about the recruitment of Marcus Dupree
I have never shown much interest in recruiting, but this movie is extremely interesting. Dupree was a star running back from Philadelphia, MS who was recruited by Texas, OU, and Southern Miss.
He just announced he was signing with OU, but then he told the rev he was making a mistake going to OU.
Very interesting movie on recruiting
November 9th, 2010 at 8:54 PM ^
The tale of Marcus Dupree from Michigan's perspective and the coaches on the trail at that point in time.
November 9th, 2010 at 8:59 PM ^
Dupree, second favorite player behind Harbaugh. Dupree was amazing and was unstoppable. Remember one game, he had like 200 yards in the first half.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:10 PM ^
Yeah, the movie mentioned he had like 245 yards in the Fiesta Bowl and he didn't even play the whole game. Switzer said if he had played the full game, they might have won.
What is really interesting about this movie is all the drama surrounding Dupree, he didn't get along with the coaches, and he was often out of shape.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:18 PM ^
For some reason, I thought it was another game. It was such a long time ago, I just remember saying wow over and over again.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:01 PM ^
Amazing stuff so far, never even heard of this guy before tonight
November 9th, 2010 at 9:10 PM ^
He went on to have two good years in the USFL with the New Orleans Breakers , then knee problems ended his career.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:19 PM ^
After knee injuries, people forget how devastating they used to be.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:43 PM ^
they still are.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:05 PM ^
Those glasses
November 9th, 2010 at 10:22 PM ^
When I saw them on TV I thought of these
November 9th, 2010 at 9:11 PM ^
I was aware of the ESPN documentary; I haven't seen it. But Marcus Dupree's story is one of the more amazing, revealing, depressing, inspiring stories in modern college football history.
I do think that the first out-of-state h.s. highlight films I ever saw, were Marcus Dupree's. He was the original mixtape.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:55 PM ^
For those that think people following recruiting started with MGoBlog.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:14 PM ^
If RR was his coach, this dude would have rushed for 400 in some game over the course of his career. He was a freak athlete and he wasn't even in shape. Ridiculous.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:20 PM ^
I think 30 for 30 said he was 6'2 and 220ish and was super fast.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:32 PM ^
Something like 6'3" 230 and a sub 10 sec 100 yd dash... sick!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:53 PM ^
6'4" and 240 lbs.? And a 4.1 40? Unbelievable!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:38 PM ^
Yeah, I just read he ran a 4.3 40, which is nuts for his size. Usually you get either Ron Dayne or Chris Johnson, not both.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:14 PM ^
Anyone else think the young Barry Switzer looked like Patrick Swayze?
November 9th, 2010 at 11:08 PM ^
LOL. Talk about a guy that never ages. He looks exactly like he did when he took over the Cowboys 16 years ago.
The man was one of a kind.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:15 PM ^
To the one on SMU getting the death penalty? That was supposed to be on before this one, but I never saw it on.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:27 PM ^
"Pony Excess" Saturday, December 11th 9EST
should be a good one too. Really enjoyed these 30 for 30s
November 9th, 2010 at 9:54 PM ^
Someone posted here had it scheduled for tonight. Weird they're taking such a long break between tonight's and the last.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:58 PM ^
Then come back to see this. I think that's the night HBO premieres "Lombardi".
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<br>(Hey Rich, if you're still looking for Vince, he's over on HBO! Unfortunately, not till the regular season is done...)
November 9th, 2010 at 9:56 PM ^
I want to know his workout when he was training to get back in the NFL. Losing 100 lbs in a year and getting in that kind of shape.
I've only seen this one and the Vladi Divac-Drazen Petrovic, but these stories are really well done. I'm not the biggest fan of ESPN, but this is one thing they have done really well.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:58 PM ^
Hands down my favorite 30 for 30 of them all...
November 9th, 2010 at 10:00 PM ^
what a sad story
November 9th, 2010 at 10:03 PM ^
November 9th, 2010 at 11:21 PM ^
It is funny how they try to talk about how dirty recruiting and stuff with agents is so bad these days. It was at least twenty times worse back then, with all the players and families getting cars and houses. It seemed like Dupree could have gotten anything he asked for from any school he wanted. It would have been great to see what would have happened with him had he finished his career at OU and then gone pro. Seems like a nice guy though and I think I would have a lot more animosity towards the Rev. if I was Dupree. Great Show,definitely one of my favorite 30 for 30's.
November 10th, 2010 at 6:38 AM ^
And Billy Sims flew down in a private jet to talk to the kid...I don't think that can be done in today's NCAA
I couldn't stop thinking about the Cam Newton saga while they were talking about the recruiting process...all the shady dealings, the money involved, etc
The difference is that Dupree didn't cheat on tests lol
November 9th, 2010 at 10:08 PM ^
They never mentioned Walter Peyton though. I think Walter Peyton had something to do with him getting off the couch.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:12 PM ^
They stated that he ran a 9.5 second 100 meter dash and benched 400lbs ten times all while being a senior in high school. At 6'3" 230lbs. That is a once in a century kind of player.
November 10th, 2010 at 11:38 AM ^
Yes, he had incredible measurables. Like you correctly pointed out, "once in a century". But more than that, his feel for the game, vision and instincts were off the charts. There were times it seemed like he had eyes in the back of his head. Just an incredible talent. A born running back. Without a doubt, he had the potential to be the best ever.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:16 PM ^
link to the book they referenced in the documentary about the recruitment if anyone is interested. "The Courting of Marcus Dupree"
Anyone else think it was odd that they never got Barry Switzer's comment about the claim that Dupree's mom got a double wide to get him to come back for his sophomore year at OU?
There is a quote widely attributed to Switzer where he talks longingly about the good old days of the 70s when you could just get the kid a car to secure his loyalty.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:46 AM ^
Dupree, Herschel Walker, and Bo Jackson were special backs from that era.
November 10th, 2010 at 7:06 AM ^
All the 30 for 30s are extremely well done, including the one about Dupree last night.
IMO the best one was about the Colombian soccer player that was murdered after the '94 World Cup
November 10th, 2010 at 7:52 AM ^
Too bad Switzer was such an egomaniacal tool. He puts the reins on Dupree but lets that idiot Bosworth go unchecked. I don't remember what game it was, but OU was losing and the cameras showed Switzer crouched down on the sidelines during the game, having a smoke. For some reason, that image is burned into my brain and is the first thing I think of when I hear his name.
I feel bad that Dupree has to go through the rest of his life regretting his decision to leave Oklahoma. Tough breaks.
November 10th, 2010 at 10:24 AM ^
November 10th, 2010 at 11:41 AM ^
"The Courting of Marcus Dupree"; it was a must-read then, and it probably still is.