Coach Markus Cook
@coachcook55
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Williamson HS Offensive Coordinator/OL Jackson State Alum 🐅 (Bachelors of Science, Special Education) UWA Alum (Masters of Arts, Special Education🐅
Mobile, AL
Joined April 2013
I want to express my sincere appreciation to Williamson High School for their hospitality in welcoming me to the Lion's Den. Now, it is now time to get down to business! .#WhyNotWilliamson🦁🖤💛. “For many are called, but few are chosen.” . Matthew 22:14
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Blessed and Grateful 🙏🏽.Thanks to the @NCMFC1 and @UANextFootball for this opportunity !.🐺💚#stillvigor #wolfpackway.
Congratulations to Coach Cook on being selected to coach in the Under Armour Next Camp in Nashville, TN on April 12-14. #stillvigor
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Blessed to lead this program ! #stillvigor 🐺✅.
Congratulations to NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH - MARKUS COOK!!!
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8 Vigor Football players were inducted into the National Honor Society on today. Players are listed from left to right : Ji Lang, Deron Abney, Michael Towner, Brennan Maye- Jordan, Faron Brown Jr. Arenza Davis Jr., Bryce Midell, and Jake Lang. #stillvigor #MoreThanFootball🐺✅
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Oh yeah ! 🦁🖤💛.
It’s a great thanksgiving 😁.
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In the coaching profession, the head coach typically gets the majority of the credit or criticism. However, the true unsung hero is the head coach's wife. They comprehend the daily challenges and stress that the job imposes on their spouse.
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I gave my all for the last 4 years . Jackson State University owes me nothing . No regrets! #60 out !✌🏾️.
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I am honored to have started the New Year with a valuable professional development opportunity through the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches and Under Armour. It was a privilege to connect with inspiring coaches, engage in meaningful networking, and continue growing
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Blessed and honored to be apart of the Lion Family . Thankful for Coach Coleman and his tremendous staff . The only focus is to remain focus . #WhynotWilliamson🦁🖤💛 .#1-0.
Williamson Offensive Coordinator Markus Cook has been unbelievable for this Lions’ team. They are averaging 35 PPG & it’s largely because of the addition of Coach Cook. He’s been sensational & is a Surefire Head Coach candidate. @coachcook55
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🐺💚#stillvigor.
In the midst of reports of Caleb Downs transferring to Ohio State -- Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day is hanging out right here in Mobile, Alabama. Day checking out @VigorUfootball's @MicahDebose ('25) on the hardwood - one of the nation's top OL/recently decommitted from Georgia
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Thanks @AlabamaFBScoop !.
For the month of February, we will be recognizing outstanding African American high school football coaches. Day 16- Markus Cook @coachcook55 Assistant Football Coach at Vigor HS
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Thank you to all 54 colleges and universities that visited our program throughout the spring . We enjoyed talking football and learning more about each and every program. Special thanks to @coachcdb for keeping up with this list. The Standard is the Standard!#StillVigor🐺✅
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Had a great experience this weekend in Nashville and met some amazing people ! Blessed for the opportunity
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🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿.
Sometimes peace is better than being right.💯 Stay focused.
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1st Team All-State.Carde Smith.Ellis McGaskin.Taijh Overton.Yusuf Clark. 2nd Team All-State.Dontaye Bush. #whynotwilliamson🦁💛🖤.
See who made the ASWA All-State football team for 2024
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Nothing worthwhile is easy. Your ability to overcome unfavorable situations will provide you with time to demonstrate your true strength and determination for success.
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The dirt that they threw on my name turned to soil and I grew up out it. 🎭
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Blessed to see year #8 as an educator. 🙏🏽. The number 8 usually represents a new beginning. It is often linked to a brighter future, new horizons, and a new life in general. #WHYNOTWILLIAMSON .🦁🖤💛.
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Thank you to @CoachLundberg, @Coach_JD_Atkins, and the Alabama Football Coaches Association for organizing such an incredible clinic . It was one of the most informative events I've attended, filled with invaluable insights and strategies from some of the state's top football
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Shout out to Prichard, Alabama ! The City of Champions put on for the 4A State Champions Vigor Wolves ! 🐺✅.
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Had a great time last weekend in Boulder. Ran into some old friends ! .@CUBuffsFootball @Coach_Gunnar @CoachDancyVI
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Carlos “Green Pants” Benjamin can score from anywhere on the field. Great RB with superior vision , elite cutting ability, and break away speed ! 💨.🐺✅#stillvigor.
👀”They Call Him Green-Pants”🟢👖.@carlos1benjamin @VigorUfootball. First off, I must give a huge s/o to @coachcook55 for a great 7-3 season & 5-3 in the region play! Somehow still missed the playoffs. Great Season Coach!. During a visit earlier this season at
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Ran across my former college head coach @coachtonyhughes today at South Alabama’s Mega Camp! It was great talking with you coach ! 🐺✅
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🐺☘️#stillvigor.
Has Vigor (Ala.) HS done it again? . In the 2025 class they have Micah DeBose (National Recruit). Up Next: 2027, OLB, Jabarrius Garror . Garror holds offers from #Auburn, #Oregon & #FSU to name a few of his 19+ . Said, Colin Simmons is player he emulates his game after.
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Thanks for the opportunity ! #NCMFC.
This past weekend, we sent #NCMFC member @coachcook55 to coach at a @UANextFootball Camp in Nashville, TN. Coach Cook had the opportunity to coach alongside former @Raiders QB @JamarcusRussell. #JoinTheCoalition.#PreparePromoteProduce
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#STILLVIGOR 🐺✅.
Congratulations to the Vigor Wolves! Won 42-21. On to the state championship. Awesome season. Picked up their 500th win earlier this season. And now first school to put a team in the championship for 5 straight decades. #bringhometherings.
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Brian “BW” Williams this one was for you my guy ! Get your rest coach! 🐺💚#stillvigor#longliveBW.
Vigor "puts on a show" as a tribute to longtime assistant coach Brian Williams, whips UMS-Wright to cap emotional week. @VigorUfootball @coachcook55 #alpreps .
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913 VHS 🐺💚.
For the month of February, we will be recognizing outstanding African American football coaches. Day 7- James Perine, former HFC at Vigor HS.#Salute
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🐺✅#stillvigor.
Now this looks awesome for Fall 2023. Vigor one of 4 Mobile programs getting their own stadium with 2 more 'wait and see'.
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Difficulties mastered are opportunities won . Markus J. Cook.M.Ed Special Education
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🐺✅#stillvigor.
Great seeing several of our area high school teams support the @seniorbowl today!! 🏈🏈 @JohnLLeFlore @VigorUfootball @TheDWarriors @MCPSSathletics @BaldwinSchools
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🐺✅#StillVigor Thank you Prichard ! ✊🏾.
Another huge shout out to the City of Prichard for their unwavering support. They provided the Gator golf cart for the Vigor/Blount game, garbage cans and barricades, cut grass and weeds under the stadium/fence line, and last but not least, the fireworks display. #stillvigor
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Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face it. Memories are sweet, cherish them.
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Wolfpack 🐺✅.
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A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive. If you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.
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It’s #stillvigor ! 🐺💚.
Which school in Alabama has sent the most athletes to the NFL?? That would be Vigor High School!! @VigorUfootball . Mobile + Baldwin County Schools have sent over 80 athletes to the NFL‼️. To put in perspective Birmingham has sent right over 110 and is 3xs bigger in population
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Vigor has Sidney Williams and Desmond Little . #stillvigor 🐺✅.
The Mobile area is representing well in the LSU vs FSU game. I have heard the names Desmond Little (Vigor) and Malik McClain (Daphne). Congrats to those young men and their families/schools!.
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Much deserved Coach Lang 🐺💚#stillvigor.
@BamaHSNews #30Under30 2024.#13 Montrez Lang (@VigorUfootball).Nominated by: @coachmaye3 .@trez_the_truth
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If you want something you never had before you gotta do something you never did before.
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Prayer changes climate, atmosphere, environment & behavior of people. Fight the enemy with prayer. #Faith.
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Nothing in life has happened to you. It happened for you. Every disappointment, every wrong, even every closed door has helped make you into who you are.
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🐺✅#stillvigor.
Blessed to receive an ⭕️ffer from The University of Alabama🔴⚪️🙏🏾@coachmaye3 @PlayerProMorgan @fye251 @coachcook55 @PRIMEDEVELOP251 @HallTechSports1 @BenThomasPreps @TheUCReport @IconsRegion @PrepRedzoneAL @adamgorney @AABonNBC @On3Recruits @Rivals @247Sports @BHoward_11
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It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.
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Scouts, Coaches, and GMs, this is why you should sign Jackson State's @markuscook55! #NFLDraft2017 #NFL. Read More:
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Huge shout to @HallTechSports1 we appreciate the love and support ! 🐺✅#stillvigor.
👀”Vigor Vibes”.@VigorUfootball . Vibes from a red hot team off to a 5-0 start….I had an absolute fantastic time spent with Vigor HC @coachcook55 & staff/team today! Great tradition & pride inside the school can be felt in the hallways….the hospitality was amazing & thanks to
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A smile on your face does not mean your life is perfect. It means that despite your challenges, you choose to focus on your blessings.
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If you just continue to walk in faith with God, you will WIN. The very people who've doubted you will have to pull out a seat because God will cause them to sit down and watch you be blessed. As long as you’ve got true passion and real faith, and you are willing to work hard and.
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Good morning. May the Lord be with you today. The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18.
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🐺💚#StillVigor .Proud of you Jerrian !.
#AGTG Blessed and highly favored to be selected as a future senior bowl prospect🖤💚 @coachcook55 @CJheinz34 @coachmaye3 @KaneWommack @CoachThomas_59 @coachalpogue @PORTCITYPROSPEC @BenThomasPreps @CoachJayMitch @Q_Jones2 @FranBrownUGA @CoachJasonJones
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Blessed to have 9 players selected by the Lagniappe for All-Area Team. 🐺✅#stillvigor#thevigorway.
Congratulations to the following guys for making Lagniappe 2A-5A All Area:. 1st Team Offense: Micah Debose . 1st Team Defense: Michael Towner Jr,.Brandon Purifoy, Arenza Davis,.Jermaine Holcombe Jr. Honorable Mention: Jacori Barnes, Marcus Hunt, Reginald Powe, .Greg Crosby.
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"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -Martin Luther King Jr.
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🐺💚#stillvigor.
Blessed to receive an offer from West Georgia💙❤️ @CoachWhitlow @coachmaye3 @coachcook55 @UWGFootball
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It’s go time 5 🦁🖤💛.
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🐺✅#stillvigor.
Two Vigor students were named WKRG Scholar-Athletes this week: Tyree Durgin, a senior who plays football, baseball and soccer, and Carlos Benjamin, Jr., a junior who plays football and soccer and runs track. Congratulations! #AimForExcellence #LearningLeading
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🐺✅#stillvigor.
Congratulations to Carlos Benjamin Jr. & Tykierius Tucker on winning the Crichton Optimist Players of the Week. They will also attend the awards ceremony at Heron Lakes Country Club on Wednesday, Sept. 27th. Keep up the amazing work! #stillvigor #wolfpackmentality
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A true blessing to have a Hall of Fame football player support the Pack ! 🙌🏾 🐺✅#stillvigor.
Thanks to Pro Football Hall of Famer Robert Brazile for speaking to the Vigor Football team and supporting the program ! We appreciate you ! 🐺💚
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🐺✅#stillvigor.
100% committed Hometown hero ❤️🤍💙@KaneWommack @SouthAlabamaFB @CoachMichaelSmi @coachmaye3 @coachcook55 @CoachWilk04 @davidmh__ @CoachBradJags @Trew30_ @BenThomasPreps @katieemannn
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Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare.
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Big time win ! 9-0 🐺✅.
Vigor's fourth-quarter scoring spurt denies Philip Rivers, St. Michael playoff berth @vigorfootball @AnthonyMixJr1 #alpreps .
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#WhynotWilliamson .🦁🖤💛.
4⭐️USC OT commit Carde Smith is feeling good about his commitment to USC as Deion Sanders and Colorado continue to chip away. ✌️.
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Often burdened with a heavy load due to their husband's extensive coaching hours, they remain steadfast. Regardless of the outcome, my wife has been my pillar of strength and unwavering support, for which I am eternally grateful #REALMVP #STILLCOOK @_Shottcalla
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Next up ! 🐺✅#stillvigor.
Vigor High has one of the best players in the country on roster w/ Micah DeBose, however they may have another All-American in the making. 2027 Jabarrius Garror is blowing up! . Garror who turned 15, less than 3 weeks ago has earned offers from Missouri, FSU, Arkansas & more.
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Hard working football player that will be an asset to any program ! 🐺💚.
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Congratulations ! .🐺✅#stillvigor.
Extremely blessed to receive my first offer from Texas College @Coach_JJackson2 @coachcook55 @coachmaye3
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I am blessed to receive an offer from auburn university🙏🏾💯🤟🏾.@CoachBernardi74 .@ChapmanShalimar #blessed
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