There was a 30 for 30 called 'The Greatest that never was', it was about Marcus. Marcus was plagued with insecurity, he didn't have the FATHER that he NEEDED to give him the confidence to succeed. Fatherless homes create a lot of problems for a LOT of people.
One of my favorite ESPN 30 for 30 episodes. This dude was the truth. Eric Dickerson, Bo Jackson type of athlete but couldn’t get out of his own way and let home sickness take over. The injury he had is always sad of course but his comeback and working out in his garage and quoted by the local sports reporter said Marcus came to the door “looking like a Greek god”. He had speed, agility, power and toughness. Dude could outrun you, juke you or run you over. Plus dude had great hands, was a great blocker and is one of those “could’ve been’s” as in could’ve been one of the best ever. At the end where he’s on his old decrepit high school field and is crying when saying he played so hard for his brother because he couldn’t. Definitely gut me the first time I watched it.
Agreed a great 30 for 30 and imo Duprees downfall was moreso due to hangers on and leeches and not having the right people in his corner as well as the coaching staff at Oklahoma completely mismanaging him
I live in his hometown. He’s always been in the news for shady stuff. He was connected to our former long time mayor. So yeah tons of financial shenanigans.
I’m going to be 58 in a couple of months, and I grew up watching Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears 🐻. I grew up right next to Chicago. My uncle played at Oklahoma for Chuck Fairbanks and Barry Switzer and he won a National Championship. I watched all the great running backs that came out of Oklahoma and the rest of the country. Marcus Dupree was the best running back I ever saw!!! Its a shame it was for such a short period of time. I believe he was better than all the greats. Bo Jackson Eric Dickerson Herschel walker Tony Dorset Billy Sims. Marcus Dupree was an incredible running back, that was given that gift from God, plain and simple. People say Marcus was the best that never was, but those of us who saw him play know he is one of the greatest running backs to ever play!!!
Well the only problem here is they keep showing highlights of some player in a green uniform #2, which certainly is not Dupree. It's laughable that they are showing somebody else's highlight reel.
Hhmmm well if you somehow measured it under age say 25 being the cutoff point then yes those 2 would be in the top 4 all time. Earl Campbell and Hershel Walker I would say being the other 2. Some guys just reach their peak earlier and often those same guys aren’t necessarily that great longevity wise. Dupree and Walker are the only 2 RBs I’ve seen that could’ve played in the nfl at age 18, not on future potential but be a legitimate NFL player already at 18.
@averydaymond1560 yeah, obviously my 2 guys would not be on a list if longevity is a requirement. If you are talking long careers, I would go with Earl Campbell and Eric Dickerson.
@@vaughnjb Longevity wise or let’s say best running backs seasons over the age of 30 I’d say Walter Payton and John Riggins would be the 2 guys that stand out there. Then again I’m on this thread just inventing running back categories😆.
I remember watching him play against my high school in Kosciusko Ms he played for Philadelphia Ms he was a beast I believe we beat them one year but is fun watching him
I grew up and still live 20 minutes away from the sooners home field watched marcus every game he played at ou and he was "the best that never was" ive been saying this all my life. Now there is a 30 for 30 special on marcus dupree its called "THE BEST THAT NEVER WAS"
My uncle played on the High School all-star team with Dupree back in the day. My uncle isn’t a little dude. He said going head up with Marcus was one of the hardest hits he’s ever felt playing football.
Only being 3 years old when Marcus Vick played college football isn't excuse for not knowing about him, Matt. I starting collecting football cards and analyzing and compiling data on top-tier college prospects when I was a fetus. 😄 Your videos are awesome! Keep it up!
Dupree was a monster. He was the most physically gifted running back I've ever seen. He was 6'3, 230lbs, and ran a 4.29! He had blazing breakaway speed. Could take it to the house on any play! Should have been an NFL Hall of Famer.
I watched Marcus Dupree play at OU. Switzer switched from the wishbone to the I formation to get Marcus the ball more. Switzer would call student body left and right and Dupree would carry the ball 30 times per game. I still remember that fiesta bowl game where OU lost but Dupree was named the most valuable player of the game.
Man, I watched the video on Cecil Collins earlier tonight, and I thought to myself, "Matt should do a Marcus Dupree video"... then I was like, he'll probably say that's what the 30 for 30 is for.... Wow!¡!!
Dupree was the most spectacular running back I've ever seen. He was 6'3 about 230 lbs and could fly. I'm talking blazing fast!!! 4.29 speed. Just sick! His highlights for one year at Oklahoma are legendary. He just didn't work hard and he had a bad relationship with the coach Switzer who always publicly criticized him.
Thanks for the video, MBG, very informative. The determination that it takes to play college and professional football just wasn't in the cards for Marcus, but he probably was the greatest high school player of all-time. I remember those days as a young kid watching him play and remember his sad, sad story. Too bad his family didn't know someone qualified to take care of his $$$.
Marcus Dupree’s raw talent for running with a football might have made him a legend in his own time. He could’ve been a great running back today if he had never left Oklahoma for Southern Miss. We all can see him ran the ball for 300 yards easily in college football. He was a private person who never complain about anything, but he didn’t like playing under Barry Switzer. I’m not surprised how Barry treated his players as a coach. Marcus’ mother called him complaining about her son’s playing time; if he doesn’t play, it’s gonna be a problem. He ended up playing and finished with 950 yards that season. Also, he didn’t know that Ken Fairley was a crook and his mother and grandmother’s words came back to haunt him and warned him about Ken. He signed with the New Orleans Breakers on a 5-year contract, but injuries were holding him back. Then, Ken was a big time crook and ain’t no telling what he might do. However, he was out of football for 4 years and Walter Payton encouraged him to get back in football shape and play football again. He ended up playing for the Los Angeles Rams for two seasons. His career didn’t exactly panned out like he wanted to. We all wish he had played football for the longevity of his career. Today, he is a licensed truck driver and living a quiet life in Mississippi. That’s a heck of a story of his life. Imagine if he had played in the NFL today; he would be a powerful running back with his size, speed, agility and his athleticism. He would be breaking a lot of career rushing records in yards, scrimmage and touchdowns.🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈
Jason Gwaltney was one of biggest recruits in WVU history in 2004. He was supposed to be the next big Big East running back. Another running back recruit, Steve Slaton went unnoticed, and left a WVU all-timer. I was at WVU in this time, and Gwaltney dropped off the map completely. If you happen to see this, I'd love to see where and what happened to Jason Gwaltney. Thanks, and hell of a jorb so far.
man im new to the channel been watchin for the past few weeks i love the videos keep em coming i would love to see a video on jared lorenzon the hefty lefty that played for kentucky or tim couch who also played for kentucky please consider my recommendations and keep on putting out the awesome videos
Barry Switzer did more for Compton, CA than anyone in history! Dupree was not one of the best players in college football, he would've been the best player in the NFL at 18. Truly a 1 of 1. If Adrian Peterson and Ricky Williams were 9.9's, Dupree was a 12.2! The story of Aikman, Jamelle Halleway and Charles Thompson is a crazy story as well. A national champion, a HoF inductee and a drug dealer sent to prison whose son is the back-up qb @ OU this year.
Nope not unless you got rid of switzer or sit aikman against the U. Amazing how switzer got these prized recruits just for both Dupree and Aikman to not like or want to play for him. Worked out for UCLA.
@@jasonnelson6624Aikman broke his leg against Miami in a game in October 1985. Aikman transferred to UCLA the next year with help from Switzer’s friendship with Terry Donahue because OU won the natty that year with Janelle Holloway, the first ( and maybe only ) freshman QB to win the NC and Aikman was not going to beat him out because he really wasn’t a great wishbone QB and needed to go to a more pro style offense to give him a shot a the pros. So, this worked out great for all parties.
@@sirjer73you are correct, Miami beat Oklahoma in Oct 1985 27-14 in the game where Troy Aikman broke his leg in the 2nd qtr. However, Oklahoma went on to win the rest of their games that season and won the 85 natty( the third for Switzer ) with a freshman QB because Miami lost 2 games in 85 including the last game of their regular season to Tennessee,35-7. Oklahoma won the NC by beating undefeated Penn St 25-10 in their bowl game.
Matt loved your video on Marcus Dupree. You missed an important part of that sun bowl. Switzer sat him for the hole first quarter because he was 238 pounds. That’s why 19 carries. He also broke the sun bowl record that still stands today. He did it in three quarters another point you missed. Bro you are the best. But I went to school with Marcus so I gotta let you know. Keep up the good work brother. At 24 you will do well in life…
It’s easy to put 30 for 30 in your own words. I challenge you to do one on Michael Dyer the rb from auburn that broke Bo Jackson’s freshman record and had the greatest run in bcs national championship history.
The way Matt tells a story is so great. I was locked in the whole time so much so that I didn't even notice the video was over 28 mins long until he said something.
You are right he was the best ever. Unfortunately he was bigger than switzer. He was bigger than ou football. Look at all the teams we had after that year. We won it my senior year in 1985 he could have played on that team as a senior. Switzer says that was his biggest regret on ESPN show that he didn’t play on that team. Bro they would have dominated in 1985 best team ever. All those nfl players on that Oklahoma team
I watched him play vs Nebraska where he ran for over 200 yards in the first half. He got injured early in the second half. He was unbelievable. Coach Switzer got on him about not working out and felt that was what caused his injuries.
They messed up when they said he ran a 9.5 100 meter dash . That was definitely a 100 yd dash time . Also he screwed up by having other people speak for him especially the Fairley guy . Pure snake and took all of Dupree money
Matt Think about a video on Bill Fralic. He was high school Parade all-American same year I think as Dan Marino. Any way legend has it Randy White got sent to help recruit him…they got into a scrap. Fralic got prevented from playing some high school ball for hurting people ( he was so strong and big) Great channel!
Marcus didnt like practicing and working hard and only wanted to just play! What's crazy is he had the complete ability to do it! Barry Switzer rode him hard and was ruff on him and he had never experienced that before! Marcus was probably the most gifted runningback in history but just made some really bad decisions! That being said he is one of the best people you will ever see!
I was in the service and was in the same unit at Ft Lewis WA as a guy from gulf port Mississippi, he was an acquaintance of Marcus Dupree. He used to say “you wait until you see Marcus Dupree, he is the best football player I have ever seen. He also played against him in high school and said it was scary when he was coming at you full speed and you were the only one between Marcus and the goal line” Turns out he was right 😂
Barry Switzer was the King of Norman . He would recruit with National championship rings , a Cigar and a Fur coat . . All the great players at OU that played on National championship teams must of bought into the Switzer persona . Troy Aikman got his start at OU . Got hurt and OU won a National championship with a freshman named Jamelle Holloway. That is how Aikman ended up at UCLA . The wishbone offense that Switzer had was not a good fit for a QB that wanted to play on Sundays . Besides how could he bench a QB that just won a National championship for him ? Apparently Barry was very helpful to Troy getting him in touch with coach Donahue at UCLA . The rest is history
Ya did really good on that one "be great "......awesome story except Marcus getting hurt ......i watched him on TV as a teenager he was sorta like Hershal and Bo mixed....I've seen the ESPN 30 for 30 and I think it's great you did one him for your younger subscribers peace out
Dupree was quite the talent back in the day. Please make a video about John Corker, who was a linebacker at Oklahoma State University in the late 70's. His story is very interesting. He was a crazy talented player who went on to the USFL, but ended up on drugs. I believe he finally got his life together.
Noice! Awesome vid dude! The usc rb lattimore that got his knee blown the f up by tenn.... and its said they had a bounty on him... dude was from about an hour from my hometown.
My recommendation for a video is Sherman Williams. He was a running back at Alabama and the Dallas Cowboys. He got arrested with like 20 pounds of weed. I have two books he wrote that I could mail you if you’re interested. Love your work
l can remember that Arizona State game like it was yesterday. Marcus was phenomenal but he did get caught from behind twice so his fitness was not good.
one of the great bowl game performances ever against the number one run D in the nation...ASU had about eight guys from that starting D drafted by the NFL...
A Coach should never call out a player to the media, with that being said if he was gonna blame someone blame the Defense because 32 to 21 says it all.
I remember all the rumors about his recruitment and what he was offered! I personally think he would have been one best RB's of all time. Edwin Simmons was a Texas RB who had a breakout game against OU but then disappeared, might be a good story!
I remember my 2 uncles talking about him. So I watched him with my uncles play against Arizona Sate, who suppose to had one of the best run defense in the country. Go check the stats of that game unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He’s actually a nicer guy than he was a great football player. A wonderful person and I’m grateful to have met him.
White boys bounced off his thigh pads like golden bb's.
Marcus Dupree espn 30 for 30 is a must watch.
Yes it is. Educational, entertaining, and heartbreaking all at the same time.
There was a 30 for 30 called 'The Greatest that never was', it was about Marcus. Marcus was plagued with insecurity, he didn't have the FATHER that he NEEDED to give him the confidence to succeed. Fatherless homes create a lot of problems for a LOT of people.
Made worse by having switzer as a coach.
One of my favorite ESPN 30 for 30 episodes. This dude was the truth. Eric Dickerson, Bo Jackson type of athlete but couldn’t get out of his own way and let home sickness take over. The injury he had is always sad of course but his comeback and working out in his garage and quoted by the local sports reporter said Marcus came to the door “looking like a Greek god”. He had speed, agility, power and toughness. Dude could outrun you, juke you or run you over. Plus dude had great hands, was a great blocker and is one of those “could’ve been’s” as in could’ve been one of the best ever. At the end where he’s on his old decrepit high school field and is crying when saying he played so hard for his brother because he couldn’t. Definitely gut me the first time I watched it.
Agreed a great 30 for 30 and imo Duprees downfall was moreso due to hangers on and leeches and not having the right people in his corner as well as the coaching staff at Oklahoma completely mismanaging him
It's one of my favorite 30 for 30s, actually. I had never heard of him before that.
@@handsomeXIt really is
You mean an African God!
His natural Black strength was the envy of everyone.
One of my favorite 30 for 30s is on Dupree, The Best That Never Was!
Mine too! Small Potatoes is really good too. The Story of the USFL!
Yup mine too. I had never even heard of him before I watched the 30 for 30.
@@dwaynefisher4333 really enjoyed that as well!
Marcus Dupree is the GOAT.....I remember watching his 30/30
Philadelphia Mississippi's finest..
Me too he was a beast
Faxtz
You a legend! That’s a classic
he's not the greatest of all time lol but he could've been an all time great. wish someone would've given him another chance after the rams cut him.
I watched him play at OU and I have met and talked with him for a good while. He told me his biggest regret in life was leaving OU.
I remember him saying that too.
Yup that is where he went wrong imo but ou and the coaches definitely didn't help matters wit how they handled certain situ
I think Texas would have been a better fit for him as far as what offenses were being run.
He was so f**king strong that steroid taking White boys bounced off his thigh pads. They envied his superior Black strength.
@@johndavis9321facts 💯
4.3 at 230 pounds in HS is crazy, and reppin 4 plates on bench at 17 is nuts
The fact that Ken dude was a so called “Reverend” is insane like ain’t no telling what type of shady shit he did inside a church 🤦🏽♂️
Unfortunately some of the most unsavory and shady characters can be found inside your local church
I live in his hometown. He’s always been in the news for shady stuff. He was connected to our former long time mayor. So yeah tons of financial shenanigans.
At 50+ years of age, I have met very few Revs which I felt I could trust. Most of them are very manipulative.
@@michaelmartz8426 Amen !😂
You can become a reverend with an internet connection and $35. Anyone can do it.
I’m going to be 58 in a couple of months, and I grew up watching Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears 🐻.
I grew up right next to Chicago.
My uncle played at Oklahoma for Chuck Fairbanks and Barry Switzer and he won a National Championship. I watched all the great running backs that came out of Oklahoma and the rest of the country.
Marcus Dupree was the best running back I ever saw!!!
Its a shame it was for such a short period of time.
I believe he was better than all the greats.
Bo Jackson
Eric Dickerson
Herschel walker
Tony Dorset
Billy Sims.
Marcus Dupree was an incredible running back, that was given that gift from God, plain and simple.
People say Marcus was the best that never was, but those of us who saw him play know he is one of the greatest running backs to ever play!!!
Great story Matt.. Dupree is a Legend still in Oklahoma
Man Matt is really putting in great effort into these videos‼️
Except for showing the highlight reel of #2 in a green uniform, WHICH IS NOT DUPREE.
Besides Herschel Walker, Marcus Dupree was my favorite college running back.
Maurice Clarett had a 30 for 30 also but would be a great subject to cover, especially how he turned it around.
Thats the truth. He was looking bad for a while. He could have been like lawrence phillips.
@@jasonnelson6624 Really inspirational how he's managed to turn his life in a good direction
Marcus had every bit as many "HOLY SHIT!" moments on the field as Bo Jackson.... a true football savant.
Yes-football. But Bo has them on baseball fields as well.
Well the only problem here is they keep showing highlights of some player in a green uniform #2, which certainly is not Dupree. It's laughable that they are showing somebody else's highlight reel.
Longview TX Lobos player
Probably the guy who is at Oklahoma Sooners now
@@dericktrenevsky3659 Thanks for the research!
Amazing video as always, Matt! Thanks for taking the recommendation and keep up the great work.
You got the name right.
One of my favorite videos that you have done. Great job!
Marcus Dupree is well respected in Oklahoma
We need a video on former LSU QB Jordan Jefferson💯
Facts
His 30 for 30 was Epic💯💯💯 Do Romance Taylor University Of Texas RB #11 Dude was Underrated and a Beast in the 2005 season with Vince Young
The 2 greatest running backs I ever saw.
Bo Jackson and Marcus Dupree.
Hhmmm well if you somehow measured it under age say 25 being the cutoff point then yes those 2 would be in the top 4 all time. Earl Campbell and Hershel Walker I would say being the other 2. Some guys just reach their peak earlier and often those same guys aren’t necessarily that great longevity wise. Dupree and Walker are the only 2 RBs I’ve seen that could’ve played in the nfl at age 18, not on future potential but be a legitimate NFL player already at 18.
@averydaymond1560 yeah, obviously my 2 guys would not be on a list if longevity is a requirement.
If you are talking long careers, I would go with Earl Campbell and Eric Dickerson.
Jim Brown
Gayle Sayers
Need their case of beer held
@@user-jg5ws9gr8n but.....I never actually saw either one.
@@vaughnjb Longevity wise or let’s say best running backs seasons over the age of 30 I’d say Walter Payton and John Riggins would be the 2 guys that stand out there. Then again I’m on this thread just inventing running back categories😆.
I remember watching him play against my high school in Kosciusko Ms he played for Philadelphia Ms he was a beast I believe we beat them one year but is fun watching him
Love your story telling. Keep up the great content my dude. Much love from STL.
I grew up and still live 20 minutes away from the sooners home field watched marcus every game he played at ou and he was "the best that never was" ive been saying this all my life. Now there is a 30 for 30 special on marcus dupree its called "THE BEST THAT NEVER WAS"
My uncle played on the High School all-star team with Dupree back in the day. My uncle isn’t a little dude. He said going head up with Marcus was one of the hardest hits he’s ever felt playing football.
we need one on bryce love, stanford running back 2015-18 was a heisman favorite then disappeared after and injury.
Only being 3 years old when Marcus Vick played college football isn't excuse for not knowing about him, Matt.
I starting collecting football cards and analyzing and compiling data on top-tier college prospects when I was a fetus. 😄
Your videos are awesome! Keep it up!
Dupree was a monster. He was the most physically gifted running back I've ever seen. He was 6'3, 230lbs, and ran a 4.29! He had blazing breakaway speed. Could take it to the house on any play! Should have been an NFL Hall of Famer.
always a good day when mattbegreat drops a new vid
I watched Marcus Dupree play at OU. Switzer switched from the wishbone to the I formation to get Marcus the ball more. Switzer would call student body left and right and Dupree would carry the ball 30 times per game. I still remember that fiesta bowl game where OU lost but Dupree was named the most valuable player of the game.
Marcus Dupree-The Best That Never Was.😮😮😮
Man, I watched the video on Cecil Collins earlier tonight, and I thought to myself, "Matt should do a Marcus Dupree video"... then I was like, he'll probably say that's what the 30 for 30 is for.... Wow!¡!!
That was my exact same thought when I saw it too.
Dupree was the most spectacular running back I've ever seen. He was 6'3 about 230 lbs and could fly. I'm talking blazing fast!!! 4.29 speed. Just sick! His highlights for one year at Oklahoma are legendary. He just didn't work hard and he had a bad relationship with the coach Switzer who always publicly criticized him.
he ran back punts at that size...spectacular..
Thanks for the video, MBG, very informative. The determination that it takes to play college and professional football just wasn't in the cards for Marcus, but he probably was the greatest high school player of all-time. I remember those days as a young kid watching him play and remember his sad, sad story. Too bad his family didn't know someone qualified to take care of his $$$.
dude i love your content!!
Marcus Dupree’s raw talent for running with a football might have made him a legend in his own time. He could’ve been a great running back today if he had never left Oklahoma for Southern Miss. We all can see him ran the ball for 300 yards easily in college football. He was a private person who never complain about anything, but he didn’t like playing under Barry Switzer. I’m not surprised how Barry treated his players as a coach. Marcus’ mother called him complaining about her son’s playing time; if he doesn’t play, it’s gonna be a problem. He ended up playing and finished with 950 yards that season. Also, he didn’t know that Ken Fairley was a crook and his mother and grandmother’s words came back to haunt him and warned him about Ken. He signed with the New Orleans Breakers on a 5-year contract, but injuries were holding him back. Then, Ken was a big time crook and ain’t no telling what he might do. However, he was out of football for 4 years and Walter Payton encouraged him to get back in football shape and play football again. He ended up playing for the Los Angeles Rams for two seasons. His career didn’t exactly panned out like he wanted to. We all wish he had played football for the longevity of his career. Today, he is a licensed truck driver and living a quiet life in Mississippi. That’s a heck of a story of his life. Imagine if he had played in the NFL today; he would be a powerful running back with his size, speed, agility and his athleticism. He would be breaking a lot of career rushing records in yards, scrimmage and touchdowns.🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈
Switzer was loved by his players. He did mess up with Dupree and Switzer later admitted so.
Jason Gwaltney was one of biggest recruits in WVU history in 2004. He was supposed to be the next big Big East running back. Another running back recruit, Steve Slaton went unnoticed, and left a WVU all-timer. I was at WVU in this time, and Gwaltney dropped off the map completely. If you happen to see this, I'd love to see where and what happened to Jason Gwaltney. Thanks, and hell of a jorb so far.
Bad bad Marcus Dupree. One of the most physically gifted human beings to ever live.
Marcus DuPree was the most talented running back in American football history.
9.5 100 meters would be a world revord, that's pretty impressive
100 yard dash not meters but sill fast
man im new to the channel been watchin for the past few weeks i love the videos keep em coming
i would love to see a video on jared lorenzon the hefty lefty that played for kentucky or tim couch who also played for kentucky please consider my recommendations and keep on putting out the awesome videos
As a die hard Texas fan…Marcus was a beast Running Back.
Enjoying your documentary. Regardless of your age or first hand knowledge of some eras of football, youre a good reporter. Nice work
I was at the ASU game in 1983. I remember Marcus sitting on a corner of a table when he was hurt. He was a great runningback.
Barry Switzer did more for Compton, CA than anyone in history! Dupree was not one of the best players in college football, he would've been the best player in the NFL at 18. Truly a 1 of 1. If Adrian Peterson and Ricky Williams were 9.9's, Dupree was a 12.2!
The story of Aikman, Jamelle Halleway and Charles Thompson is a crazy story as well. A national champion, a HoF inductee and a drug dealer sent to prison whose son is the back-up qb @ OU this year.
He was the smoothest runner I ever ever seen
We had Troy Aikman in the next class Matt, think about it Dupree senior year would have been our 1985 🏆 year! Yeah
Nope not unless you got rid of switzer or sit aikman against the U. Amazing how switzer got these prized recruits just for both Dupree and Aikman to not like or want to play for him. Worked out for UCLA.
Aikman wasn't for the wishbone offense. He was a passer not a runner.
The U still would have defeated yall. One of the greatest stats ever is OU was 33-0 against the rest of college football and 0- 3 against Miami!!!
@@jasonnelson6624Aikman broke his leg against Miami in a game in October 1985. Aikman transferred to UCLA the next year with help from Switzer’s friendship with Terry Donahue because OU won the natty that year with Janelle Holloway, the first ( and maybe only ) freshman QB to win the NC and Aikman was not going to beat him out because he really wasn’t a great wishbone QB and needed to go to a more pro style offense to give him a shot a the pros. So, this worked out great for all parties.
@@sirjer73you are correct, Miami beat Oklahoma in Oct 1985 27-14 in the game where Troy Aikman broke his leg in the 2nd qtr. However, Oklahoma went on to win the rest of their games that season and won the 85 natty( the third for Switzer ) with a freshman QB because Miami lost 2 games in 85 including the last game of their regular season to Tennessee,35-7. Oklahoma won the NC by beating undefeated Penn St 25-10 in their bowl game.
Marcus was truly a man amongst boys.
Matt loved your video on Marcus Dupree. You missed an important part of that sun bowl. Switzer sat him for the hole first quarter because he was 238 pounds. That’s why 19 carries. He also broke the sun bowl record that still stands today. He did it in three quarters another point you missed. Bro you are the best. But I went to school with Marcus so I gotta let you know. Keep up the good work brother. At 24 you will do well in life…
It’s easy to put 30 for 30 in your own words. I challenge you to do one on Michael Dyer the rb from auburn that broke Bo Jackson’s freshman record and had the greatest run in bcs national championship history.
Maybe alot didn't watch the 30 for 30 . Its my fave but come on . I actually recommend this
The way Matt tells a story is so great. I was locked in the whole time so much so that I didn't even notice the video was over 28 mins long until he said something.
Keep up the good work family 🎉I love your content your funny 😂
I watched Marcus Dupree play for the Boston/new Orleans/Portland breakers in the original usfl
What could have been? This is truly a sad story. There should be a statue of him outside of Owen Memorial field in Heisman Park today but…
As a Nebraska fan Marcus was the scariest rb the Sooners feilded...but then faded unexpectedly
You are right he was the best ever. Unfortunately he was bigger than switzer. He was bigger than ou football. Look at all the teams we had after that year. We won it my senior year in 1985 he could have played on that team as a senior. Switzer says that was his biggest regret on ESPN show that he didn’t play on that team. Bro they would have dominated in 1985 best team ever. All those nfl players on that Oklahoma team
30/30 went crazy fr✌🏾
The Alabama Legened. Eddie Lacey. Thank you for vids Matt🐐
I watched him play vs Nebraska where he ran for over 200 yards in the first half. He got injured early in the second half. He was unbelievable. Coach Switzer got on him about not working out and felt that was what caused his injuries.
It was not nebraska it was atizona state in the fieasta bowl
Wow bro thank you . I recommend this
I recommend this 2 weeks ago lmao
Best high school back ever no doubt
What's the high school footage from the 2000's throughout the video for? Is that an editing mistake or did I miss something?
I hate the random clips of players that have nothing to do with video
Do a video on Courtney Brown (the 1st pick in the 2000 NFL Draft) and what happened to him
They messed up when they said he ran a 9.5 100 meter dash . That was definitely a 100 yd dash time .
Also he screwed up by having other people speak for him especially the Fairley guy . Pure snake and took all of Dupree money
White boys envied his strength.
Lies..
Absolutely 💯, thank you 👍🏽
Yeah no one actually ran a 9.50 flat in the hundred meters dash !
@@Brodiejessie1470truth
A great athlete and super nice guy....enjoyed meeting him during the indoor football days in Shreveport
I was fortunate to watch him play for the Portland Breakers, only bright spot for that team!
Matt
Think about a video on Bill Fralic.
He was high school Parade all-American
same year I think as Dan Marino.
Any way legend has it Randy White got sent to help recruit him…they got into a scrap.
Fralic got prevented from playing some high school ball for hurting people ( he was so strong and big)
Great channel!
Great Story, Thanks!
I'm from Bama and I graduated high school in '92 and he's the reason I wore 22
the string of running backs in this short window - Eric Dickerson, Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson and Marcus Dupree
Marcus didnt like practicing and working hard and only wanted to just play! What's crazy is he had the complete ability to do it! Barry Switzer rode him hard and was ruff on him and he had never experienced that before! Marcus was probably the most gifted runningback in history but just made some really bad decisions! That being said he is one of the best people you will ever see!
I remember him with Portland breakers! 6’3 230 and 9.5 in 100m and 400 10xs in hs! 4.3 40! FREAK!
he did not run 9.5 100 meters....100 yards....
I was in the service and was in the same unit at Ft Lewis WA as a guy from gulf port Mississippi, he was an acquaintance of Marcus Dupree. He used to say “you wait until you see Marcus Dupree, he is the best football player I have ever seen. He also played against him in high school and said it was scary when he was coming at you full speed and you were the only one between Marcus and the goal line”
Turns out he was right 😂
Barry Switzer was the King of Norman . He would recruit with National championship rings , a Cigar and a Fur coat . . All the great players at OU that played on National championship teams must of bought into the Switzer persona . Troy Aikman got his start at OU . Got hurt and OU won a National championship with a freshman named Jamelle Holloway. That is how Aikman ended up at UCLA . The wishbone offense that Switzer had was not a good fit for a QB that wanted to play on Sundays . Besides how could he bench a QB that just won a National championship for him ? Apparently Barry was very helpful to Troy getting him in touch with coach Donahue at UCLA . The rest is history
Great video!! Ronald Curry would be a good one too
That would be a great one!
Ya did really good on that one "be great "......awesome story except Marcus getting hurt ......i watched him on TV as a teenager he was sorta like Hershal and Bo mixed....I've seen the ESPN 30 for 30 and I think it's great you did one him for your younger subscribers peace out
His 30 For 30 on ESPN was brilliantly told... 🏈
He left OU and came to USM. I had a class with him. I just remember thinking, he looks like a Defensive End.
The fabulous Marcus Dupree 🎶🎶
Thanks Matt. Nice take.
Dupree was quite the talent back in the day. Please make a video about John Corker, who was a linebacker at Oklahoma State University in the late 70's. His story is very interesting. He was a crazy talented player who went on to the USFL, but ended up on drugs. I believe he finally got his life together.
Corker was a stud...love that guy...
Bro can you do Malcolm Kelly from Ou he went crazy in college and I never heard of his nfl career
Unfortunately he got drafted by Washington. That should tell you all you need know. And I'm a lifelong Washington fan
Malcom Kelly had a career ending injury thats why
@@bogardjankins5595i do remember him getting drafted and after that nothing smh that was one of my favorite ou players
You should do Ernie Davis he was the next Jim Brown 👌🏾
Dupree had a huge ego . Barry was right to an extend
Noice! Awesome vid dude! The usc rb lattimore that got his knee blown the f up by tenn.... and its said they had a bounty on him... dude was from about an hour from my hometown.
Great show…Dupree was something to see
Every so often I google the best running back you never heard of just so I don’t forget this dude runs like Eric dickerson
The best running back I ever seen! He was unbelievable, and was to lazy to work out!
Thats simply not true. He was not lazy and he was very humble, actually shy.
My recommendation for a video is Sherman Williams. He was a running back at Alabama and the Dallas Cowboys. He got arrested with like 20 pounds of weed. I have two books he wrote that I could mail you if you’re interested. Love your work
l can remember that Arizona State game like it was yesterday. Marcus was phenomenal but he did get caught from behind twice so his fitness was not good.
one of the great bowl game performances ever against the number one run D in the nation...ASU had about eight guys from that starting D drafted by the NFL...
A Coach should never call out a player to the media, with that being said if he was gonna blame someone blame the Defense because 32 to 21 says it all.
Heard about him a long time ago .. He was Eric Dickerson and Bo Jackson combined
I knew people who played with him in high school. Hardly anyone could tackle him
Outstanding story!!! I remember Marcus Dupree from the BIG 8/WISHBONE days!! Sad story!!
I was just thinking about this guy but couldn't remeber his name or where i saw a documentary on him.
ESPN 30 for 30 episode “The best that never was”
@@wildcat8598 thanks
Beside Marcus Dupree going missing so has Matt's hair!
#MrSlick
Thank you ..Deacon
I remember all the rumors about his recruitment and what he was offered! I personally think he would have been one best RB's of all time. Edwin Simmons was a Texas RB who had a breakout game against OU but then disappeared, might be a good story!
I remember my 2 uncles talking about him. So I watched him with my uncles play against Arizona Sate, who suppose to had one of the best run defense in the country. Go check the stats of that game unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMEN BROTHER....