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==College career==
==College career==
Houston was named the Buffaloes' starting running back going into his freshman season. He rushed for 332 yards and one touchdown on 66 carries over three games before suffering an injury that ended his season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vault.si.com/vault/2000/10/09/too-good-to-be-true-a-hundred-yard-plus-rushing-average-is-the-least-impressive-credential-on-the-resume-of-colorado-freshman-marcus-houston|title=TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE A HUNDRED-YARD-PLUS RUSHING AVERAGE IS THE LEAST IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIAL ON THE RESUME OF COLORADO FRESHMAN MARCUS HOUSTON|first=John|last=Garrity|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=October 9, 2000|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> Houston was part of a running back rotation with limited playing time as a sophomore. He frequently clashed with his running backs coach [[Eric Bieniemy]], who often criticized Houston for what he believed to be a lack of toughness and unwillingness to play hurt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2001/09/13/at-northwestern-no-heisman-hype/637a2750-ce68-4124-bf55-1b4ed60396c9/|title=At Northwestern, No Heisman Hype|first=Kathy|last=Orton|work=[[The Washington Post]]|date=September 13, 2001|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> He suffered a torn groin muscle and rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown in seven games. Houston played in only four of Colorado's games in 2002 and rushed for 49 yards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/ncf/news/2003/0113/1491931.html|title=Colorado releases Houston from scholarship|website=[[ESPN.com]]|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|date=January 13, 2003|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref>
Houston was named the Buffaloes' starting running back going into his freshman season. He rushed for 332 yards and one touchdown on 66 carries over three games before suffering an injury that ended his season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vault.si.com/vault/2000/10/09/too-good-to-be-true-a-hundred-yard-plus-rushing-average-is-the-least-impressive-credential-on-the-resume-of-colorado-freshman-marcus-houston|title=TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE A HUNDRED-YARD-PLUS RUSHING AVERAGE IS THE LEAST IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIAL ON THE RESUME OF COLORADO FRESHMAN MARCUS HOUSTON|first=John|last=Garrity|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=October 9, 2000|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> Houston was part of a running back rotation with limited playing time as a sophomore. He frequently clashed with his running backs coach [[Eric Bieniemy]], who often criticized Houston for what he believed to be a lack of toughness and unwillingness to play hurt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2001/09/13/at-northwestern-no-heisman-hype/637a2750-ce68-4124-bf55-1b4ed60396c9/|title=At Northwestern, No Heisman Hype|first=Kathy|last=Orton|work=[[The Washington Post]]|date=September 13, 2001|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://trib.com/sports/houston-has-a-problem-though-nobodys-sure-what-it-is/article_8806f01f-0825-5ed6-9c47-a4f9b0a8feed.html|title=Houston has a problem, though nobody's sure what it is|first=Eddie|last=Pells|work=[[Casper Star-Tribune]]|publisher=[[Associated press]]|date=October 23, 2004|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> He suffered a torn groin muscle and rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown in seven games. Houston played in only four of Colorado's games in 2002 and rushed for 49 yards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/ncf/news/2003/0113/1491931.html|title=Colorado releases Houston from scholarship|website=[[ESPN.com]]|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|date=January 13, 2003|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref>


Houston ultimately transferred to Colorado State and was granted immediate eligibility to play.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/30/sports/college-football-running-back-sees-both-sides-of-colorado-rivalry.html|title=COLLEGE FOOTBALL; Running Back Sees Both Sides of Colorado Rivalry|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=August 30, 2003|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> In his first year with the team he rushed 158 times for 636 yards, which was second on the team behind quarterback [[Bradlee Van Pelt]], and nine touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/article/595084515/csu-rb-hits-his-stride.html|title=CSU RB hits his stride|work=[[Deseret News]]|date=August 16, 2004|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> Houston gained 206 yards on 57 carries in his final collegiate season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/2005draft/2005-04-21-marcus-houston_x.htm|title=Former blue chip back still banks on his potential|first=Vicki|last=Michaelis|work=[[USA Today]]|date=April 21, 2005|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref>
Houston ultimately transferred to Colorado State and was granted immediate eligibility to play.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/30/sports/college-football-running-back-sees-both-sides-of-colorado-rivalry.html|title=COLLEGE FOOTBALL; Running Back Sees Both Sides of Colorado Rivalry|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=August 30, 2003|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> In his first year with the team he rushed 158 times for 636 yards, which was second on the team behind quarterback [[Bradlee Van Pelt]], and nine touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/article/595084515/csu-rb-hits-his-stride.html|title=CSU RB hits his stride|work=[[Deseret News]]|date=August 16, 2004|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> Houston gained 206 yards on 57 carries in his final collegiate season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/2005draft/2005-04-21-marcus-houston_x.htm|title=Former blue chip back still banks on his potential|first=Vicki|last=Michaelis|work=[[USA Today]]|date=April 21, 2005|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref>

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Marcus Houston
Personal information
Born: (1981-05-27) May 27, 1981 (age 43)
Denver, Colorado
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:219 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Thomas Jefferson
(Denver, Colorado)
College:Colorado State (2000-2002)
Colorado State (2003-2004)
Position:Running back
Undrafted:2005

Marcus Houston (born May 27, 1981) is a former American football player.

Early life and high school

Houston grew up in Denver, Colorado and attended Thomas Jefferson High School. As a senior, he rushed for 1723 yards and 28 touchdowns.[1] Houston was one of the most sought after recruits in the nation and committed to play at the University of Colorado over offers from Texas, Florida State, Southern California, UCLA, Ohio State and Miami.[2] He was widely considered to be the most highly-touted prospect in Colorado Buffaloes history at the time.[3][4]

College career

Houston was named the Buffaloes' starting running back going into his freshman season. He rushed for 332 yards and one touchdown on 66 carries over three games before suffering an injury that ended his season.[5] Houston was part of a running back rotation with limited playing time as a sophomore. He frequently clashed with his running backs coach Eric Bieniemy, who often criticized Houston for what he believed to be a lack of toughness and unwillingness to play hurt.[6][7] He suffered a torn groin muscle and rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown in seven games. Houston played in only four of Colorado's games in 2002 and rushed for 49 yards.[8]

Houston ultimately transferred to Colorado State and was granted immediate eligibility to play.[9] In his first year with the team he rushed 158 times for 636 yards, which was second on the team behind quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt, and nine touchdowns.[10] Houston gained 206 yards on 57 carries in his final collegiate season.[11]

References

  1. ^ Paw, Liz (February 24, 2000). "An all-purpose running back". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Hodge, Bill (February 7, 2000). "Colorado's Houston a hit on, off field". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "From Marcus Houston to Antonio Alfano, a history of CU Buffs 5-star football players". The Denver Post. November 7, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "College football recruiting: Top 5 Colorado prep running back prospects since 2000". Journal-Advocate. August 25, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  5. ^ Garrity, John (October 9, 2000). "TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE A HUNDRED-YARD-PLUS RUSHING AVERAGE IS THE LEAST IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIAL ON THE RESUME OF COLORADO FRESHMAN MARCUS HOUSTON". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  6. ^ Orton, Kathy (September 13, 2001). "At Northwestern, No Heisman Hype". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Pells, Eddie (October 23, 2004). "Houston has a problem, though nobody's sure what it is". Casper Star-Tribune. Associated press. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  8. ^ "Colorado releases Houston from scholarship". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 13, 2003. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  9. ^ "COLLEGE FOOTBALL; Running Back Sees Both Sides of Colorado Rivalry". The New York Times. August 30, 2003. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  10. ^ "CSU RB hits his stride". Deseret News. August 16, 2004. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  11. ^ Michaelis, Vicki (April 21, 2005). "Former blue chip back still banks on his potential". USA Today. Retrieved February 15, 2022.

External links


source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marcus_Houston&diff=prev&oldid=1072130323

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