LaMarcus Coker

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LaMarcus Darnell Coker (born June 26, 1986) is a former collegiate football player for the University of Tennessee.

[edit] College

Coker is the former running back of the University of Tennessee. He was kicked off the team after missing counseling meetings due to failing a drug test. [1] Coker was named a starter at running back at the end of the 2006 season. Coker has also seen time as a kick returner. Coker scored a TD on his first college reception, a trick play pass from Lucas Taylor.

Following the 2006 season, Coker was named to The Sporting News Freshman All SEC team.[2] He ended the season with 696 yards on 108 carries and scored 6 total touchdowns, while leading the Vols in rushing.

Coker split time with Arian Foster in the 2007 season before being dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules.

[edit] High School

Coker was an all-state performer in football and track at Antioch High School in Antioch, TN. Coker was named the 5A Back of the year following his senior season. Coker concentrated on sprints for the track team, running mainly the 100 meter and 200 meter sprints.