This is good news. But I thought for sure he'd take the full ride to Morehouse...
Marcus Dixon enrolls at Hampton University
Teen whose sentence was overturned playing football at Va. school
By NORMAN AREY
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/17/04
ROME - Marcus Dixon enrolled at Hampton University on Friday and
attended his first football practice the same day.
Dixon, who spent 15 months in prison after being convicted of
aggravated child molestation and statutory **** before having his sentence
overturned by the Georgia Supreme Court, received a full athletic scholarship to
play football at the Virginia school.
"A lot of people down in the Atlanta area called me about him, said he
was a good kid," said Hampton head coach Joe Taylor. "Most people know we
have a lot of discipline up here."
Taylor, who's been coaching for more than 30 years, says everything
seems to be working out. "We feel comfortable," he said about the publicity
that's sure to follow Dixon. "We felt like he was a young man who
needed a second chance.
"This is a great school, we've got a Gospel choir, a Fellowship of
Christian Athletes chapter, we're all about discipline," he said.
Dixon had a full scholarship to Vanderbilt before his arrest and
subsequent conviction in February of 2003. Vanderbilt rescinded its offer due to
Dixon's legal problems.
Dixon's adoptive parents, Peri and Ken Jones, said the former Pepperell
student's decision to go to Hampton was a last-minute thing.
Peri Jones said she felt it was important for Marcus to get out of
Georgia and she's happy with his choice. "Georgia and Tennessee were the hot
spots, Tennessee because of Vanderbilt, and we knew that people can be cruel,"
she said. "I think Hampton is the right place. I had a good feeling about
his going there."
Dixon, who played linebacker, tight end and defensive end in high
school, is working out at defensive tackle, according to Taylor.
hmmm...interesting...
he need ta remember 2 be careful about who he mess w/ now...
well, that's 4 any dude....or any female, 4 that matter - people crazy
What's up with black athletes and white woman...i mean us black chicks can smile just as cute for the camera...and now days we even know how to suck a mean one...so watcha need a white gurl fo?
What's up with black athletes and white woman...i mean us black chicks can smile just as cute for the camera...and now days we even know how to suck a mean one...so watcha need a white gurl fo?
roflmao
soundz like a billboard advertisement or somethin :lol: :lol: :lol:
I think that is is such a miracle hat his sentence was overturned. When I heard about his case on the news, I was shocked. Hampton will be a great place for him. Everyone deserves a second chance. I hope he learned his lesson though. Leave those white girls alone...LOL!!! I am just playing. But seriously, KOBE is INNOCENT!!! :cry:
im happy for him cause so many people get falsley accused and harldy ever get the chance to really enjoy life...LIFE taught us all that...but good luck to him
But I thought for sure he'd take the full ride to Morehouse...
Marcus Dixon enrolls at Hampton University
Teen whose sentence was overturned playing football at Va. school
By NORMAN AREY
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/17/04
ROME - Marcus Dixon enrolled at Hampton University on Friday and
attended his first football practice the same day.
Dixon, who spent 15 months in prison after being convicted of
aggravated child molestation and statutory **** before having his sentence
overturned by the Georgia Supreme Court, received a full athletic scholarship to
play football at the Virginia school.
"A lot of people down in the Atlanta area called me about him, said he
was a good kid," said Hampton head coach Joe Taylor. "Most people know we
have a lot of discipline up here."
Taylor, who's been coaching for more than 30 years, says everything
seems to be working out. "We feel comfortable," he said about the publicity
that's sure to follow Dixon. "We felt like he was a young man who
needed a second chance.
"This is a great school, we've got a Gospel choir, a Fellowship of
Christian Athletes chapter, we're all about discipline," he said.
Dixon had a full scholarship to Vanderbilt before his arrest and
subsequent conviction in February of 2003. Vanderbilt rescinded its offer due to
Dixon's legal problems.
Dixon's adoptive parents, Peri and Ken Jones, said the former Pepperell
student's decision to go to Hampton was a last-minute thing.
Peri Jones said she felt it was important for Marcus to get out of
Georgia and she's happy with his choice. "Georgia and Tennessee were the hot
spots, Tennessee because of Vanderbilt, and we knew that people can be cruel,"
she said. "I think Hampton is the right place. I had a good feeling about
his going there."
Dixon, who played linebacker, tight end and defensive end in high
school, is working out at defensive tackle, according to Taylor.
**** it looks more like he **** that white kid if anything. They look a lil too buddy buddy...
