He is an actor and producer, known for fragmented. Dupree had not been a product of the Oklahoma system. But it has done one thing: the American public should finally realize that the University of Oklahoma wasn't totally to blame for what happened while he was there. He couldnt play college football again until 1985. In the middle of his sophomore year, Dupree left and briefly attended the University of Southern Mississippi. many of these athletes are flying. [13], Before the 1992 season, Dupree led the Rams in rushing in the preseason, which included a 100-yard game in the final preseason game against the Los Angeles Raiders, but was one of the 14 players cut by coach Chuck Knox to trim the team down to the 47-player regular-season roster, and he retired shortly afterward. For every Marcus Allen, Barry Sanders or Emmitt Smith, there's an Anthony Thompson, a Paul Palmer and a LeShon Johnson, guys who never matched their college success in the NFL. On January 1, 1983, Dupree's freshman season ended with a 32-21 Fiesta Bowl loss against Arizona State. According to a 2019 state audit, Dupree was paid, in part, for "equine assisted learning," which Mississippi's state auditor, Shad White, told ESPN meant "teaching people how to ride horses.". Brett Favre is not among those facing criminal charges, but, like Dupree, he remains a defendant in the ongoing civil lawsuit filed by the state of Mississippi in May. #5. Marcus dupree was one of the most exciting college football prospects of all time. Dupree was a standout in his freshman season at the University of Oklahoma in 1982, but his career was ultimately hampered by injuries. In three seasons under head coach Joe Wood, Dupree rushed for 7,355 rushing yards (8.3 yards per carry) and scored 87 touchdowns, breaking by one the national record held at the time by Herschel Walker. I can now answer 'yes' to that question, Dupree said. He left in the middle of his sophomore season and briefly attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Also on the porch. He had to leave the game several times, participating in only 34 offensive plays. He ran for 249 yards in the Fiesta Bowl, despite being overweight and out of shape. I know I shouldnt have left [OU], but I still love Oklahoma and I still love watching [the Sooners] play., Today, Dupree goes around speaking, telling his story. But Dupree insists he did mentor teens at his 15-acre horse farm in Flora, Mississippi. Their conversation was cordial, direct, but brief. A highly touted and sought-after college football recruit, he played at Oklahoma, where he was named Football News Freshman of the Year, second-team All-American and Big Eight Conference Newcomer of the Year. My signing bonus was $300,000. Dupree gives an interview to Sports Illustrated in the summer of 1983 in which he expounds upon his distaste for Switzer and for the University of Oklahoma. Marcus Dupree was a national star as a freshman running back at theUniversity of Oklahoma in 1982. In October 2021, Dupree's lawyer, J. Matthew Eichelberger, sent a sharply worded letter to White. Marcus is thought to live with girlfriend, Kim, and enjoys spending time with his family. I don't know what Brett did. Ultimately, the USFL waives its own regulations in order to sign Dupree for the New Orleans Breakers. He had surgery on the knee and recuperated in Portland, celebrating his 21st birthday with friends and teammates. Dupree was the center of the most heated recruiting frenzy in the history of college football back in 1981. He is also a fan of wrestling, giving it a go full-time in the mid-1990s. The problem is, its not like high school when Coach (Joe) Wood made it fun. A Mississippi Department of Human Services initiative called Families First for Mississippi, run by two nonprofits, illegally funneled the federal welfare money to Dupree, the lawsuit states, in exchange for his work as a "celebrity endorser" and "motivational speaker.". Dupree had already displayed his supreme athletic prowess while at Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, Mississippi. It would be the best for his family. He finished the season with 179 yards on 49 carries with one touchdown, in eight games played. However, he would never play another down for the Breakers. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nearly 100 schools hotly pursued Dupree's signature before he ultimately landed in Norman, Oklahoma with the Sooners. The monthly lease payments for the property totaled $9,500, the audit states. While finishing college at the university, he played spring football for the Golden Eagles. On Wednesday, Dupree denied wrongdoing in an interview with ESPN. To date, six people have been indicted in the pending welfare fraud case. Marcus Dupree, 1982. Credit: Newscom. In high school, Marcus Dupree wowed everyone from players, to coaches to fans with his size and natural athletic ability. It was so bright, it looked like I could step up on it and walk right into heaven.. He said his message is simple. Marcus Dupree, who rose to fame in Mississippi and beyond after a brief but impressive football career that became the subject of an ESPN documentary, is speaking out about his alleged role in a sprawling welfare fraud case that has also entangled Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre and dozens of others. Second quarter you may fumble the ball and come into halftime and have to regroup and understand whats going on. Dupree finally comes to a decision on February 12th, 1982, when he signs with Oklahoma. A 30 for 30 documentary on Duprees life The Best There Never Was aired on ESPN in 2010. There was such a lack of communication. He also has a grandson. But due to his injuries, he had to sit out for most of his games. But he didnt give up, and now, hes gone on to become a USWA Professional Wrestler, while also running a sports bar and working in a casino. This comes as a surprise to the other schools vying for his attention, and some suspect that he was coerced into joining Oklahoma. Favre has denied wrongdoing. On February 12, 1982, Dupree announced he would attend Oklahoma instead of the other finalists, Texas, UCLA, and Southern Miss. May 28, 2018 at 6:06 am. He is carried off the field in a stretcher. Id done what I set out to do.. Dupree provided ESPN several photos of what appear to be teenage boys, whom he says he mentored at his stables in Flora, as well as photos from numerous public appearances. Where Is Damani Whitlock from Last Chance U Season 2 Now? Contact Billy Watkins at 769-257-3079 orbwatkins@jackson.gannett.com. Whatever Happened to Jim McMahon, the Punky QB of the Chicago Bears? However, he did not play college football again until 1985 after the NCAA ruled that Dupree would have to miss one full season after transferring. His remarkable achievements throughout Philadelphia and Mississippi even inspired a writer named . There are few college coaches in America with a more forgiving heart than Switzer. Many label him as the greatest running back to ever play college football. Ken had gotten my power of attorney. Kiper's new Big Board rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top 25 prospects, Wambach to quit company over Favre allegations, Favre charity gave to USM while he sought funds, Texts: Ex-gov. He recounts his childhood, mostly spent playing football with other neighborhood kids. Even with these setbacks, he still managed to run for a Fiesta Bowl record 249 yards, a record that still stands today. A Mississippi Department of Human Services initiative called Families First for Mississippi, run by two nonprofits, illegally funneled the federal welfare money to Dupree, the lawsuit states, in exchange for his work as a "celebrity endorser" and "motivational speaker.". Later that month, Dupree visits the University of Texas and decides to commit to joining that school, but upon returning to Mississippi he decides to visit the University of Oklahoma anyway. "Since the announcement was made that Marcus was leaving school, a number of pro teams have inquired," Fairley said. Upon being informed that because of NCAA rules, he would have to sit out both the remainder of the 1983 season and the 1984 season, he left after three months. He was named second-team All-American, first-team all-Big Eight Conference and Big Eight Newcomer of the Year. left his mother, Cella Dupree Connors, and his little brother Reggie, a 10-year-old who was born with cerebral palsy and has already endured 10 operations. Why do the Jacksonville Jaguars say Duval? He wanted me to sign with Southern (Mississippi). Effective 2009 July 1, Reggie Dupre became director of levees for Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.. At the time of his selection by the Levee Board, Reggie Dupre was a Democratic state senator for District 20 (Houma area), to which he was first elected in a special election in . If she's now ill, life has to be doubly tough and would seem to leave Marcus with no choice but to turn pro. In three seasons under head coach Joe Wood, Dupree rushed for 7,355 rushing yards (8.3 yards per carry) and scored 87 touchdowns, breaking by one the national record held at the time by Herschel. "I worked too hard on my reputation to do the right thing and be the right person, and I don't like what's going on. To date, six people have been indicted in the pending welfare fraud case. In 2023, Marcus Dupree is a motivational and inspirational speaker who travels doing speaking engagements. I had the impression before I went to Oklahoma from just watching Coach Switzer on TV, Dupree told Sports Illustrated in 1983, that hes a hard guy and that he treats his players hard. He also ran a sports bar and worked as a casino-greeter for a short period of time. ',',the man that has a mustache. The many coaches attempting to recruit Dupree pursue him intensely, monitoring him and his family and making monetary offers as a means of swaying his choice. He was picked in the 12th round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, but played. [7], On January 1, 1983, Dupree's freshman season ended with a 32-21 Fiesta Bowl loss against Arizona State. Marcus Dupree, who rose to fame in Mississippi and beyond after a brief but impressive football career that became the subject of an ESPN documentary, is speaking out about his alleged role in a sprawling welfare fraud case that has also entangled Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre and dozens of others. We help them (and their families) travel through the college recruiting process with confidence and a peace of mind, he says of the company. After a year and one half of college, he has only 24 credit hours. After four years away from football, he decided to give the NFL a shot in 1990. Coach Switzer says I dont practice that well. Host . White told ESPN such purchases "would be unallowable because of the prohibition against purchasing real property with TANF funds." Marcus Dupree's age is 58. A missing persons report is filed, and the FBI launches a search for him. As a freshman in 1978, he scored five touchdowns as wide receiver and seven more as a kickoff and punt returner,[1] including a 75-yard kickoff return touchdown on his first play in high school. I don't know what Brett did. However, his relationship with Switzer became increasingly strained. Throughout the year, he was injured and often was on the bench watching Buford Jordan take his carries. helped Favre abuse welfare funds, Winner: 2013 Peabody Award; 2011 Edward R. Murrow Award/Video Investigative Reporting, Covers breaking news, investigative pieces and human interest features. He receives several injuries and has to be sidelined at several points during the game; even out of condition he manages to set a Fiesta Bowl records for rushed yards, a record which still stands. He also wrote that Dupree could have been the greatest running back of all time. Dupree finds himself overwhelmed by the attention and uncertain of what to do, particularly after his relatives weigh in with their own feelings on the matter. However, he did not play college football again until 1985 after the NCAA ruled that. He joined the United States Football League the following season and signed with the New Orleans Breakers in 1984. The Oklahoma coach, by issuing a statement, simply acted to protect himself and to protect his team's future. Im just living. In April that year, he asked his former USFL coach, Dick Coury, then the quarterbacks coach for the Rams, if he could work out for the team if he got into shape, and impressed Coury and head coach John Robinson enough to earn a contract. But his name didn't appear with any frequency in the national media until the results of a state audit in Mississippi became public and a lawsuit was then filed by the state in May against Dupree, his foundation and dozens of other defendants. In 2011, Dupree was diagnosed with prostate cancer but recovered. It represents the best copy available at this time. The five-bedroom, 4,100-square-foot home is valued at just over $1 million, according to the real estate website Zillow. His second and final season in the USFL was short-lived after sustaining a severe knee injury. i wish i could do that.. But Dupree insists he did mentor teens at his 15-acre horse farm in Flora, Mississippi. He played in only five games in the 1983 season because of nagging injuries and suffering a concussion against Texas. He said he preferred running backs who "were a little more well-rounded, could catch the ball coming out of the backfield and could do some of the other things besides run with the football."[15]. Dupree said negative press involving Favre in recent months has damaged his own reputation. In the summer of 1990, Dupree is invited to Los Angeles to attend the Rams training camp. Oklahoma faces their rivals, Texas, and he attempts to play despite his injured condition as a response to challenges leveled at him from some of the Texas players. He is known for being a Football Player. I was shocked when I heard it. Dupree's much-anticipated sophomore season did not turn out as planned. My dreams were over.. Make no mistake: Mr. Dupree earned the money he was paid, and he never had any reason to believe the money was being improperly spent by state officials," Eichelberger wrote. Be patient and stay with the process.. He died april 13, 1986, at the age of 42. Dupree does his best to keep in shape, and in early 1984 decides to leave Southern Mississippi in order to sign with the USFL. He also played an overbearing dad of a young football player in the film, Life at These Speeds. Its how you handle adversity. Perhaps several people gave him bad advice. Dupree said he couldn't quantify how many times he mentored teens at his horse farm, but he says over the roughly two-year period he was paid by the state he also made 20 to 30 appearances working as a liaison for Families First, traveling Mississippi to speak in prisons and schools and recording radio commercials. The nonprofit that funneled the money to Dupree went as far as to "guarantee the residence through the bank with a six-year lease from April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2024," according to the state audit. Dupree is not permitted to play for most of their games, and the University of Oklahoma suffers a string of devastating losses.Soon after these losses, Switzer makes the surprising announcement that the team is abandoning their vaunted wishbone offensive strategy in favor of one involving a single running back, favoring Dupree. He starred for the Memphis Showboats. Why do you have to check with him? Then it sort of hit me, Yeah, why do I always have to check with Ken if I want my own money?, My mama told Ken to his face one day, I may not be around to see it, but youre gonna get yours one day. I thought about that when that rainbow popped out. A quick check of the numbers shows he rushed for 5,284 yards in three seasons and scored 87 touchdowns, breaking Walker's mark with the final carry of his career. In hindsight, you keep going back to a statement that Switzer made when Dupree left OU. But my grandmother told me from the start that she didnt like Ken and didnt trust him. After four years away from football, he decided to give the NFL a shot in 1990. Man if she was here today I cant even imagine what Cella Ruth would be saying. Theyre the ones who didnt achieve NFL success for reasons of circumstance. He has done speaking engagements for Novo Nordisk in the past where he discusses how he manages his Type 2 diabetes. The small, somewhat isolated town of Philadelphia, Mississippi, has a history associated with the Civil Rights Movement as the site where three civil rights workers disappeared on June 21st, 1964, creating a national controversy when their bodies are discovered in a nearby dam. People from Southern Mississippi continue to try to court Dupree, and some try to convince him to leave college and go directly to playing for the NFL. [10], He scored a touchdown on his first professional possession. According to an audit conducted by White's office, $171,000 in TANF money was used as the down payment toward Dupree's home and surrounding property. That was wrong. Marcus Dupree, who rose to fame in Mississippi and beyond after a brief but impressive football career that became the subject of an ESPN documentary, is speaking out about his alleged role in a . Despite not starting until the seventh game of the season, Dupree still finished the season with 1,144 rushing yards, averaging a whopping 7.8 yards per carry. "If Mr. Dupree would like to argue that the amounts he was paid were reasonably justified for the number of speeches given and can show proof of the speeches, he will be able to make that argument in a court," White said. Why is the Steelers logo only on one side of their helmets? An investigation by Mississippi Today was the first to reveal that the nonprofits that paid Dupree and others either misspent or stole at least $77 million in welfare funds in what's considered the worst public corruption case in state history. Bornon May 22, 1964, Marcus Dupree grew up in Philadelphia, Mississippi. But his name didn't appear with any frequency in the national media until the results of a state audit in Mississippi became public and a lawsuit was then filed by the state in May against Dupree, his foundation and dozens of other defendants. 2023 www.clarionledger.com. He appeared headed for a long career in the National Football League. The game takes place on October 8th, 1983, and Duprees condition takes his toll on him, affecting his performance. This incident serves to escalate the tension between Dupree and Switzer. I then looked down at my knee and, literally, tore the cast off. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? I first heard about his legend a few years back and I've found it to be utterly captivating and fascinating. Dupree played in four games in his sophomore season and suffered a concussion against the University of Texas. He recovers and despite his injury manages to perform well for a game against Kansas State. "That was news to me. I think Ill play this year, but it could be my last. In 1984, Marcus Dupree signed with the New Orleans Breakers of the USFL and had a pretty good season, scoring nine touchdowns. He was born and grew up in Philadelphia, Mississippi, where his playing in high school attracted national attention. After he was released by the Rams, Dupree performed as a professional wrestler for the USWA in 1995. Marcus Duprees net worth has beenestimatedat $10,000, according to sources. who was 'jumping up and down and cheering as hard as anyone ain't that a kick in the pants?' He becomes a factor in the recruitment negotiations, and he advises Dupree to join the University of Southern Mississippi, as he feels they wanted him more and would do more than other schools to ensure his safety and success.In January 1982, Dupree narrows his choices down to three: Oklahoma, Texas, and Southern Mississippi. Dupree committed to play for Barry Switzer at the University of Oklahoma. Sadly, he was cut from the team as his coach, Chuck Knox, thought his performance wasnt up to the mark. I wish (Barry Switzer) would have treated me a little bit better, Dupree told OU Daily in 2010. Secondly, he married the former Cella Ruth Dupree, the daughter of Rev.. ", "Marcus Dupree's doc; Howard Stern's most wanted sports guests", "Twenty years after leaving OU,'people still remember me', "PRO FOOTBALL; Dupree Is Taken by Surprise as Rams Let Rusher Go", "EXPLAINER: Favre, other sports figures in welfare fraud case", "Marcus Dupree's documentary; Howard Stern's most wanted sports guests", College and Pro Statistics @ totalfootballstats.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marcus_Dupree&oldid=1140304379. A lawsuit filed in May by the Mississippi Department of Human Services alleges Dupree was illegally paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal welfare money that was intended for the state's neediest families. After the first three games of the season, Dupree had just twelve carries for 20 yards and the Sooners' record was 12. These and other payments are now under criminal investigation. Whether he will find still another NCAA school, transfer to a small college where he can play football this fall, or whether he will turn pro. Switzer was raked over the coals by critics of the college football system. Dupree leads his team to the Fiesta Bowl on New Years Day of 1983 against Arizona. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He has always been willing to offer a second chance. I know I shouldnt have left [OU], but I still love Oklahoma and I still love watching [the Sooners] play.. Why Jimbo Fisher, Quinn Ewers and USC all have plenty to prove in 2023, Five big college football questions to answer this offseason. He said he was trying to put together an advisory unit to help black athletes. After several days Dupree decides to contact his mother and reveal his location. Dupree broke many records in both high school and college. But I think that rainbow let me know that she heard the news and shes mighty happy that, finally. The upstart league had initially sworn off underclassmen in hopes of appeasing college coaches and officials angered by the blockbuster signing of Herschel Walker after his junior year. He is an actor and producer, known for fragmented. [7], When Dupree arrived at the University of Oklahoma in 1982, head coach Barry Switzer said, "He was the best player on the field. In February of 2020, agents from the State Auditor's Office arrested Nancy New, her son Zach New, Davis, retired wrestler Brett DiBiase, agency employee Latimer Smith, and nonprofit accountant Ann. Dupree's defection after the Texas game last October doomed the '83 OU season to mediocrity, and the slightest hint that he might return for '84 could have a devastating effect on the high school players the Sooners are trying to recruit for next season. The following summer, dupree received an icelandic citizenship and as a result his playing time and performance increased with his averages jumping to 11.4 points in 2 He died april 13, 1986, at the age of 42. One of Duprees teammates is Cecil Price Jr., the son of the deputy sheriff convicted for his involvement in the deaths of the three civil rights workers in 1964. . 57. At 5:29 p.m. Monday, Marcus Dupree was feeding his horses in Philadelphia when a text came through: Guilty. Although Dupree was big at 6' 2", 225 lbs., he was deceptively fast, agile and tough. He had two 100-yard rushing games. Coming back from Christmas break, he was out of shape and 10-15 pounds overweight, for which Switzer publicly criticized him. Marcus dupree was one of the most exciting college football prospects of all time. [5] Author Willie Morris described the audience at Dupree's final high school game as "the most distinctive crowds I had ever seen four thousand or so people seemed almost an equal of mix of whites, blacks, and Indians After Marcus scored his touchdown, Sid Salter saw Cecil Price Sr. (who was linked with the murders of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner in Philadelphia, Miss.) He also finished with 13 touchdowns and was the MVP of the Fiesta Bowl, rushing for 239 yards. Life, to me, is like a football game. They're the ones who didn't achieve NFL success for reasons of circumstance. Dupree wasn't attending classes at OU and now he's quit school again. Im just waiting on them to give me a call.. The Los Angeles Rams held his rights after drafting him in the 12th round in 1986. Did that mean Marcus is now more interested in beginning a professional career? In his senior year, he eclipsed Herschel Walkers national high school career touchdown record when he collected 36, giving him a total of 81. Dupree attended Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and began his football career as a wide receiver before switching full time to running back as a sophomore. The Breakers moved to Portland, Oregon for the 1985 season. Commercials deleted. In his second year with the team, which moved to Portland Oregon in 1985, he suffered a devastating knee injury, which all but ended his career. The documentary chronicles the life of marcus dupree, perhaps the greatest running back ever in high school football. He returned to professional football in 1990, playing in 15 games over two seasons for the Los Angeles Rams before being waived prior to the 1992 season. . All rights reserved. Back then, Dupree playing football in school had attracted national attention. Dupree signed with the USFL, playing for the New Orleans Breakers. He also noted the "unreasonableness" of using federal welfare money, intended for job training and assistance for needy families, to help purchase a five-bedroom home and a horse farm for a state-contracted employee. An investigation by Mississippi Today was the first to reveal that the nonprofits that paid Dupree and others either misspent or stole at least $77 million in welfare funds in what's considered the worst public corruption case in state history. What has seldom been exaggerated in the stories produced by the marvelous high school career of Marcus Dupree is the scope of his talents. "Neither Mr. Dupree, nor his foundation, will be making any payment in response to your demand. When Dupree was questioned about his wrestling career, he said,I just like to make people happy. Doris Allen 1973-1977. He had to leave the game several times, participating in only 34 offensive plays. But not me. He left Oklahoma at mid-season. Dupree sues Fairley in an attempt to recover some of his money. Switzer and the rest of the coaching staff tell him to return, threatening to expel him from the team if he does not. Few athletes have been blessed with the size, power and speed of Dupree. Dupree is also a licensed truck driver with OTR experience. Of course, you dont make up that kind of money.. What ever happened to Marcus Dupree? "I was all over the state. Maurice Carthon. This change in play style pays off, as Dupree utilizes it to achieve touchdowns. "I have a lawyer, and I'm just waiting to see how it all pans out," Dupree said. Such was the case with Marcus Dupree, a star running back who lit the college football scene on fire as a freshman in 1982.. Others were just a step too slow. I did enjoy acting, Dupree said. Armisael Allure 2002-2006. He is plagued by anxiety, and on February 25th, 1985, Dupree suffers a terrible knee injury during his starting game. I didn't even know about that, nothing. Switzer wishes to avoid playing favorite and becomes known for criticizing elements of Duprees play style. Be patient with the process, he said. I had forgotten about Marcus Dupree.Until roughly a month ago, when I watched a brilliant documentary on ESPN that was conceived, written, and directed by Jonathan Hock. Such was the case with Marcus Dupree, a star running back who lit the college football scene on fire as a freshman in 1982. "I'm getting lumped in with whatever Brett Favre and the governor had going on. He is taken out of a number of games, but starts the next season. It should be apparent to even the most casual observer that Switzer has done all he can for Dupree. It was a major career threatening blow out . 22 for the Crowbar Championship Wrasslin (CCW). I signed a contract and I did my job," Dupree said. Breakers fans saw him as a local boy made good; the Superdome was packed with large crowds by USFL standards.[10]. ", Dupree, 58, grew up in Philadelphia, Mississippi, where his highlight-reel-worthy performances as a high school running back made him the most sought-after football recruit in the country. Who Is Kimmi Chex? As a junior, Dupree upped his rushing yards to 2,550 and had 34 touchdowns. The state Auditor's Office has issued demands for more than $77 million in welfare funds that were misspent, according to an audit conducted by the office. And it would be the best for Barry Switzer and the OU Sooners. Dupree told ESPN he "was shocked" when he learned that Nancy New, the head of one of the nonprofits, the Mississippi Community Education Center, had pleaded guilty to 13 felony counts of bribery, fraud and racketeering. In doing so, he draws attention away from the towns checkered history; the towns schools were integrated in 1970, making Dupree and his class the first children in the county to receive entirely integrated schooling. Five have pleaded guilty. 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