Marcus Cox signs with Marburg Mercenaries
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Marcus Cox signs with Marburg Mercenaries
One of my favorite former App State players is Marcus Cox. I was thinking about him this morning, wondering what he's doing now. I googled him and found he'd signed this year with the Marburg Mercenaries, a team in German Football League's top tier. I couldn't find much info on player salaries but probably a lot less than the CFL. Players also get housing, a car to use, and health insurance. The Mercenaries play in a 12,000 capacity stadium.
As far as I know this is the first football Marcus has played since his last year at App. I wish him well.
https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sport ... iew%20grad.
As far as I know this is the first football Marcus has played since his last year at App. I wish him well.
https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sport ... iew%20grad.
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Re: Marcus Cox signs with Marburg Mercenaries
Great news for Marcus. He deserves the opportunity. His Dad can teach the Germans a thing about tailgating. Best Ribs in Stadium lot.
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Re: Marcus Cox signs with Marburg Mercenaries
Are you getting Marcus Cox and Jalin Moore confused? Marcus was never injured that I know of. I do believe this would be his first gig with a professional team though.Capt. Ed wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:13 amOne of my favorite former App State players is Marcus Cox. I was thinking about him this morning, wondering what he's doing now. I googled him and found he'd signed this year with the Marburg Mercenaries, a team in German Football League's top tier. I couldn't find much info on player salaries but probably a lot less than the CFL. Players also get housing, a car to use, and health insurance. The Mercenaries play in a 12,000 capacity stadium.
As far as I know this is the first football Marcus has played since his injury with App. I wish him well.
https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sport ... iew%20grad.
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Re: Marcus Cox signs with Marburg Mercenaries
"Are you getting Marcus Cox and Jalin Moore confused? Marcus was never injured that I know of. I do believe this would be his first gig with a professional team though."
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Re: Marcus Cox signs with Marburg Mercenaries
MC14 got hurt playing Miami when he broke the long TD that got called back on a weak holding call against Meadors. Suck the wind right out of our sail as it was a quick answer to their first quick TD by the Hurricane RB who broke Howard's tackle and it took it the house. IIRC, MC missed a few games that season and JM stepped in.
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Re: Marcus Cox signs with Marburg Mercenaries
True, he was dinged up here and there as most running backs are throughout their career, but he came back and finished that season. I meant he had no major injuries that would hamper a professional career.moonshine wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:03 amMC14 got hurt playing Miami when he broke the long TD that got called back on a weak holding call against Meadors. Suck the wind right out of our sail as it was a quick answer to their first quick TD by the Hurricane RB who broke Howard's tackle and it took it the house. IIRC, MC missed a few games that season and JM stepped in.
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Re: Marcus Cox signs with Marburg Mercenaries
I was about to say the same thing. He did not have an injury that prevented it. I remember thinking he did not have the juice or movement skills to play in the NFL. Really good college back but not fast enough or explosive or twitchy enough to make the NFL. I had thought he perhaps gave up football but glad to see he is still playing!The Rock wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:34 amTrue, he was dinged up here and there as most running backs are throughout their career, but he came back and finished that season. I meant he had no major injuries that would hamper a professional career.moonshine wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:03 amMC14 got hurt playing Miami when he broke the long TD that got called back on a weak holding call against Meadors. Suck the wind right out of our sail as it was a quick answer to their first quick TD by the Hurricane RB who broke Howard's tackle and it took it the house. IIRC, MC missed a few games that season and JM stepped in.
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Re: Marcus Cox signs with Marburg Mercenaries
Capt. Ed wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:13 amOne of my favorite former App State players is Marcus Cox. I was thinking about him this morning, wondering what he's doing now. I googled him and found he'd signed this year with the Marburg Mercenaries, a team in German Football League's top tier. I couldn't find much info on player salaries but probably a lot less than the CFL. Players also get housing, a car to use, and health insurance. The Mercenaries play in a 12,000 capacity stadium.
As far as I know this is the first football Marcus has played since his last year at App. I wish him well.
https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sport ... iew%20grad.

Marcus, with housing, a car and a subsistence salary now has an unbelievable opportunity to see the sights of Europe and play some football while living in a beautiful,12th century, medieval university and mountain town. Marburg is no more than a day trip by train away from any of the *can't miss* historic and cultural sites from the Bavarian Alps to the North Sea. What a dream gig! Dies ist perfekt!
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Re: Marcus Cox signs with Marburg Mercenaries
Congrats Marcus, as one said, great gig to make some money and see the world. Take the App brand to Europe.