Marcus Robinson
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| Marcus Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 27, 1975 (age 32) |
| Place of birth | River Rouge, Michigan |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| College | University of South Carolina |
| NFL Draft | 1997 / Round 4 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1998 1998–2002 2003 2004–2006 |
Rhein Fire Chicago Bears Baltimore Ravens Minnesota Vikings |
Marcus Robinson (born February 27, 1975) is an American football player in the NFL, playing the position of wide receiver. He has played for the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and Minnesota Vikings, as well as the Rhein Fire. He founded the Marcus Robinson Foundation for underprivileged children. He is referred to by commentators as "goo goo g'joob" Marcus Robinson.
[edit] High school career
Robinson attended Peach County High School in Fort Valley, Georgia, where he starred in football and track. In football, he won All-America and All-State honors as a wide receiver, free safety, and punter. In track, he won regional titles on the 100 and 200 meter dashes. He also played wide receiver at the University of South Carolina.
[edit] NFL Career
Marcus Robinson was the leading wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings before he was inexplicably cut on Christmas Eve, 2006. The unusual move came a day after the St. Paul Pioneer Press published an interview with Robinson in which he expressed displeasure with the Vikings' 6-9 record.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "Vikings: Robinson gets Christmas pink slip" (Newspaper article), Minneapolis Star Tribune, 2006-12-24. Retrieved on December 25, 2006.
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