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Ep. #72 | Marcus Dupree | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show
In this episode of the Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried sits down with legendary running back Marcus Dupree for an inspiring and candid conversation. Marcus shares stories about his upbringing in Philadelphia, Mississippi, his extraordinary high school career, and his journey through college football at Oklahoma. The two discuss recruiting, overcoming challenges, lessons learned, and the powerful influence of family and community. Marcus also gives insight into the upcoming movie about his life and reflects on the impact of NIL in college sports. The episode is filled with wisdom, humor, and stories from one of football’s most talked-about talents.
0:00 – Mississippi Memories and Alabama Casino.
3:42 – Grateful For Supportive Influences.
8:26 – “Facing Off in the Scrimmage”.
12:09 – Bob Whistle’s Swagger Influence.
14:05 – Philadelphia Football Story: Pre-College Years.
16:11 – Lessons Learned: Avoiding Mistakes Together.
21:59 – “Thrill of Playing Before Crowds”.
23:17 – Chasing Opportunity in Football.
25:49 – Racing Against James Lee.
29:31 – USFL Opportunity Rescues Marcus.
33:04 – Excited for Marcus’ Untold Story.
35:40 – Grandfather’s Wisdom and Legacy.
38:58 – Surprise Birthday Tribute with Story.
43:18 – Recruitment Offer at Southern Miss.
