Tennessee dismisses relief tailback LaMarcus Coker
Posted 3:15PM on Friday 2nd November 2007 ( 17 years ago )
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee has dismissed sophomore tailback LaMarcus Coker for undisclosed reasons.<br>
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Head coach Phillip Fulmer had suspended Coker from one game for a violation of team rules, but said after further investigation he decided to dismiss the player.<br>
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Fulmer said Coker did not do was what asked of him and he wanted a positive environment for the student athletes at No. 24 Tennessee.<br>
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Coker was suspended for almost three weeks of practice in August for what team officials described as a medical issue. He was also suspended for several practices last December in advance of the Outback Bowl for undisclosed reasons.<br>
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Coker was a kick returner and a relief tailback for starter Arian Foster.
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