Temple University Athletics

2008 Football Roster

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Marlin Terrell
Jersey Number 39

Marlin Terrell

  • Position:
    DB
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    185
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Coppell, Texas
  • High School:
    Coppell
pronounced tour-ELLE

Changed to jersey number 17 in spring 2009 after wearing 39 as a true freshman.

2009:
Redshirted … named the coaches’ defensive scout team player of the week following the Toledo game.

2008:
Played in all 12 games ... one of just six freshmen to play in all 12 games ... also saw playing time with the kickoff unit ... had a tackle in his collegiate debut at Army ... had a solo tackle at Buffalo ... had two tackles at No. 16/15 Penn State ... in the win at Miami, had two assists ... made a solo tackle at Kent State ... lettered.

High School:
Played at Coppell HS for coach Bob Shipley ... second-team All-District in 2007 ... as a senior, had 111 tackles, three forced fumbles, and an interception ... named the Defensive Back of the Year ... named first-team All-District at safety as a junior ... also returned punts for the Cowboys ... as a junior, had 73 tackles, including 50 solo, two forced fumbles and several PBUs ... also played running back and scored four touchdowns ... also a three-year letterwinner in track and field where he earned All-District honors.

Personal:
Marlin D. Terrell ... born Jan. 4, 1990, in Dallas, Texas ... parents are Yolanda and Marcus Terrell ... has two older brothers-- Marcus (23) and Marquise (20) ... both brothers attend the University of North Texas ... great uncles George and Donald Peacock played football at Prairie View University ... volunteered at the Irving Fire Dept. and the Coppell Recreation Center ... business management major.

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