Marcus DuPree did things that could be considered selfish. Leading up to the Fiesta Bowl, Marcus Dupree did not work out, became overweight, and barely played (although setting records) so his team ended up losing. He also just hid out for a couple of days without telling anyone where he was and the FBI went looking for him. Marcus also used Southern Miss as a cover for a plan to get him into the NFL, with no real intent to play there after transferring.
I sympathize with Marcus Dupree. Everywhere he went from nearly his freshman year in high school, he had people telling what was best for him. He never really had a chance to figure out was best for himself. At the moment when he did, committing to Texas during his visit, he immediately changed his mind upon hearing his family's remarks. He had regrets going to Oklahoma from day 1.
I think I was most shocked at how good he really was. He was the best running back in high school and in college when he was motivated to play. Throughout the movie my feelings about Marcus kept changing. After getting injured and after seeing Ken pushing him in wrong directions I felt real sorry for him. But on the other hand, I was annoyed to see how he could have been even greater if he worked for it and didn't have such a lax attitude.
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