Willis Marshall was teammates with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia in 1998, when the Stampeders won the 86th Grey Cup.
26 Facts About Willis Marshall
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Willis Marshall attended Brother Rice High School in Detroit where he competed in football, basketball and track.
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Willis Marshall was a member of the football team that won the state championship in 1990.
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Willis Marshall attended Youngstown State University, where he played for future Ohio State head coach, Jim Tressel, as well as lettered in football.
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Willis Marshall finished his college career with 74 receptions for 892 yards.
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Willis Marshall graduated with Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Communications.
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Willis Marshall played the 1998 and 1999 seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Calgary Stampeders.
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In 2001, Willis Marshall signed with the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League.
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Willis Marshall recorded a season-high 118 receiving yards on five receptions with one touchdown on the road against the Arizona Rattlers.
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Willis Marshall recorded a season-high 11 receptions for 98 yards with three touchdowns on the road against the Dallas Desperados.
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On November 11,2003, Willis Marshall signed with the Colorado Crush.
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Willis Marshall ranked second on the team in receptions and scoring among non-kickers with 120 points.
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Willis Marshall recorded one net recovery for a touchdown in his Crush debut against the Las Vegas Gladiators.
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Willis Marshall recorded a season-high 10 receptions for 93 yards on the road against the San Jose SaberCats.
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Willis Marshall recorded 42 kickoff returns for 932 kickoff return yards, and 29.5 tackles, four passes defensed and one forced fumble on defense.
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Willis Marshall recorded 11 receptions for 109 yards and one touchdown in addition to two carries for two yards for two touchdowns on offense against the Nashville Kats, and was named Ironman of the Game.
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Willis Marshall ranked third in the league in all-purpose yards with 2,6674, which set a new franchise single-season record and was named to the AFL's All-Ironman Team for his performance.
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Willis Marshall recorded seven receptions for 54 yards and two touchdowns on offense against the Chicago Rush in addition to recording 5.5 tackles on defense, he earned Ironman of the Game for his performance.
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Willis Marshall was named Offensive Player of the Game and Ironman of the Game against the Gladiators after recording 126 kickoff return yards on five attempts, and eight receptions for 80 yards and two touchdowns on offense.
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Willis Marshall recorded 275 all-purpose yards against the Rampage by recording 198 kickoff return yards on seven attempts and 77 receiving yards on four receptions and one touchdown.
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Willis Marshall was named Ironman of the Game for his performance.
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Willis Marshall recorded 13.5 tackles and one interception on defense.
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On December 5,2007, Willis Marshall signed with the Georgia Force.
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Willis Marshall recorded nine tackles, and one pass broken up on defense.
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Willis Marshall is cousins with former Dallas Cowboys and Georgia Force Fullback Robert Thomas.
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Willis Marshall appeared in Disney's movie The Game Plan as a defensive back and running back.