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Remember Damonte Coxie?

Posted on 12/26/19 at 8:44 pm
Posted by TheMuffinMan
Arlington, VA
Member since Apr 2011
412 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 8:44 pm
Dude has killed it at Memphis. I remember this board liking his game a lot and wishing he would’ve made it into that class.

Year | G | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD
2017 | 11 | 21 | 323 | 15.4 | 3
2018 | 14 | 72 | 1174 | 16.3 | 7
2019 | 13 | 68 | 1144 | 16.8 | 9
Posted by mikeytig
NE of Tiger Stadium
Member since Nov 2007
7079 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 8:47 pm to
Was he a commit at one time?
This post was edited on 12/26/19 at 8:48 pm
Posted by Solo Cam
Member since Sep 2015
32644 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 8:47 pm to
He was committed here for a minute
Posted by Miganey
Austin, Tx
Member since Feb 2013
3584 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 8:48 pm to
Grades right ?
Posted by 41bengal
Da' Ville
Member since Jun 2009
2073 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 9:11 pm to
More than likely it was grades
Posted by Pipedream
Member since Nov 2019
1231 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 9:18 pm to
Link?
Posted by TheMuffinMan
Arlington, VA
Member since Apr 2011
412 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 9:27 pm to
Career stats

247 profile

In the first video in his 247 profile, he talks about going against Kristian Fulton at LSU’s camp and getting his offer after he won that 1 on 1 battle. I think it must’ve been grades, because it seems like we wanted him and he wanted to be here. But congrats to the kid on an awesome college career—hope he has success in the NFL.
Posted by misey94
Hernando, MS
Member since Jan 2007
23327 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 9:43 pm to
Pretty sure it was grades. I think he was headed for JUCO to eventually make it here but Norvell convinced him to flip to Memphis because he would qualify there and be able to play FBS football right away. AAC entrance standards are a little lower.

It ended up being a good move for him because he was featured in an offense that was perfect for him for three years.
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
8756 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 9:46 pm to
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Link?


Coxie committed to LSU in 2015 LSU pulled his offer before NSD fearing Coxie would not qualify academically. Coach Norvel at Memphis kept in touch and believed in Damonte the whole time. After getting his grades in order, LSU had already filled their 2016 class. Damonte signed with Memphis and the rest is history. 3* WR that had SEC talent, just lacked the grades coming out of HS. DC is regarded by his coaches and peers as one of the best persons to come through the Memphis program

The story about his gloves and friendship with a 2-yr old Down Syndrome kid is very moving
Posted by misey94
Hernando, MS
Member since Jan 2007
23327 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 10:06 pm to
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Coach Norvel at Memphis kept in touch and believed in Damonte the whole time.


The CA certainly paints it in a Memphis light. Im pretty sure they were able to get him qualified more easily because of the lower AAC standards.
Posted by dss
death valley
Member since Nov 2005
1442 posts
Posted on 12/26/19 at 11:43 pm to
Was checking him out the other day....sorry he got away.
hopefully ill catch the bowl game.
Posted by Datbayoubengal
Port City
Member since Sep 2009
26664 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 12:27 am to
This is typical for most Louisiana WRs. Trey Quinn went to SMU for one year and had over 1200 yards and 13 TDs. If I'm not mistaken, Stanley Morgan Jr is Nebraska's all time leader in receiving, receptions, and 2nd in TDs.

Wonder how much more Tyron Johnson would have improved at Okie St had he stayed there after having 850 yards and 7 TDs there last year.
Posted by SeanLSU
Member since May 2019
1759 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 1:23 am to
I remember him well, and I really wanted him at LSU. Kid had tons of talent. He was a grades risk and ultimately didn't make it into the class as a result of that. So glad that he has still lit it up over at Memphis. I think he'll be a solid NFL #2 or #3 WR for a good while.
Posted by Aussietigerfan
Sydney, Australia
Member since May 2015
2316 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 1:27 am to
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Wonder how much more Tyron Johnson would have improved at Okie St had he stayed there after having 850 yards and 7 TDs there last year.


He probably should have stayed another year. He has already moved to 5 different practice squads this year
Posted by dss
death valley
Member since Nov 2005
1442 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 2:01 am to
How about Jazz Fergurson out of St. Francisville. I think he has also made a showing on Sundays ...he is on the practice team in Seattle. Always liked that guys measurables
Posted by Rebel
Graceland
Member since Jan 2005
131418 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 4:51 am to
Not only did he perform on the field, he was equally as impressive off the field.

Befriended a young special needs child. Fans love the guy.
Posted by tigers32
Member since Mar 2012
5630 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 11:27 am to
quote:

If I'm not mistaken, Stanley Morgan Jr is Nebraska's all time leader in receiving, receptions, and 2nd in TDs.

Wow, if true
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
8756 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 12:51 pm to
quote:

How about Jazz Ferguson out of St. Francisville.

his brother Jaylon is a classic example of a "late bloomer" that just blows-up in college. Everybody (except LA Tech) missed out on Jaylon because he was an average 3* in HS. #49 ranked player in LA, #69 ranked WDE, and overall player ranking in the 1200's. Kid went on to become the CFB all-time career sack leader (45 sacks) and drafted in the 3rd rd by the Ravens.
Posted by TutHillTiger
Mississippi Alabama
Member since Sep 2010
43700 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 1:08 pm to
Always pull hard for Louisiana kids in that situation
Posted by Mr6daveyobrians
Member since Dec 2013
1766 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 7:42 pm to
Absolutely, did a double take when I heard his name in the Memphis-Cincy game
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