Demetrice Morley
Encyclopedia
Demetrice Morley is an American football
defensive back
who has been ousted from the Tennessee Volunteers for "butting heads" with the new coaching staff, especially Ed Orgeron. Morley made his first start
for the Vols against the Florida Gators
in the 2006 season
.
at Miami Killian High School
in Miami, Florida. He was a standout at defensive back, and was ranked by Rivals.com and Scout.com recruiting services at the number one cornerback in the 2005 recruiting class. Morley was a part of a Tennessee class that was ranked Top 3 nationally, also featuring Jonathan Crompton
, LaMarcus Coker
, Rico McCoy, Josh McNeil, among others.
. Morley spent the majority of the time as a strong safety. Morley ended the year with 51 total tackles
, 2 interceptions
and one blocked kick.
in an attempt to be readmitted at Tennessee
After sitting out the 2007 season
, Morley was readmitted to the University in January 2008 and rejoined the team. The birth of his son motivated him to return.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive back
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
who has been ousted from the Tennessee Volunteers for "butting heads" with the new coaching staff, especially Ed Orgeron. Morley made his first start
Starting lineup
A starting lineup in sports is an official list of the set of players who will actively participate in the event when the game begins. The players in the starting lineup are commonly referred to as starters, whereas the others are substitutes or bench players.The starters are commonly the best...
for the Vols against the Florida Gators
2006 Florida Gators football team
The 2006 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2006 college football season...
in the 2006 season
2006 Tennessee Volunteers football team
The 2006 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the college football season of 2006–2007. Tennessee entered the 2006 season coming off an 5–6 record in 2005...
.
High school career
Morley played footballHigh school football
High school football, in North America, refers to the game of football as it is played in the United States and Canada. It ranks among the most popular interscholastic sports in both of these nations....
at Miami Killian High School
Miami Killian High School
Miami Killian Senior High School is a secondary school located in Miami, Florida, USA. The school is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools System.-Academics:...
in Miami, Florida. He was a standout at defensive back, and was ranked by Rivals.com and Scout.com recruiting services at the number one cornerback in the 2005 recruiting class. Morley was a part of a Tennessee class that was ranked Top 3 nationally, also featuring Jonathan Crompton
Jonathan Crompton
Jonathan David Crompton is an American football quarterback for the Washington Redskins the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
, LaMarcus Coker
LaMarcus Coker
LaMarcus Darnell Coker is a former college football player for the University of Tennessee and Hampton University who currently plays as a running back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.-College:...
, Rico McCoy, Josh McNeil, among others.
Freshman season: 2005
Morley played for the Vols as a reserve in 2005, backing up Jason Allen.Sophomore season: 2006
Morley started for the Vols following an injury to Inquoris Johnson in the 2nd game of the season against Air ForceAir Force Falcons football
The Air Force Falcons are a college football team from the United States Air Force Academy, located just outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the NCAA Division I and the Mountain West Conference.-Style:...
. Morley spent the majority of the time as a strong safety. Morley ended the year with 51 total tackles
Tackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
, 2 interceptions
Interception (football)
An interception, intercept or pick is a move in many forms of football, including Canadian and American football, as well as rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules football and Gaelic football, which involves a pass, either by foot or hand, being caught by an opposition player, who usually...
and one blocked kick.
2007
Morley was dismissed from the football team and left school for academic reasons following the 2006 season. He spent the 2007 season at Pellissippi State Technical Community CollegePellissippi State Technical Community College
Pellissippi State Community College is one of 13 member community colleges operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents, located in Knoxville, Tennessee. In addition to the primary campus situated several miles west of downtown Knoxville, the school has three satellite campuses in the surrounding area...
in an attempt to be readmitted at Tennessee
Junior season: 2008
2007 Tennessee Volunteers football team
The 2007 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the college football season of 2007–2008. They won the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference before falling to the eventual national champion LSU Tigers in the SEC Championship Game...
, Morley was readmitted to the University in January 2008 and rejoined the team. The birth of his son motivated him to return.