Have a plan, work the plan, and plan for the unexpected…-Indiana University football coach Terry Hoeppner
— Anonymous
Biography
Marion Larkins grew up in Indianapolis,
Indiana where he attended Warren
and Lawrence Township
schools before enrolling at Cathedral
High School. There in
four years he would become part of the basketball, track, baseball, and
football teams. As an All-City Free- Safety and Wide Receiver he would aid the
Irish in winning back-to-back State Championships. After graduating in 2001, he attended Indiana University
in Bloomington, Indiana. After spending one year juggling
both football and baseball, Larkins spent his next three years as a starter in
the IU secondary. Rupturing his Achilles tendon as a senior would force Larkins
to transfer to Grand Valley State
University in Grand Rapids, MI
after extensive rehab. There he would earn All- Conference honors and help the
football team to an undefeated season, #1 National Ranking, as well as a DII
National Championship. In 2007 he would train with Velocity Sports Performance
Director Chris Powell in preparation for the 07’ NFL Draft. After an opportunity
with the Buffalo Bills organization, Larkin’s graduated with a Bachelor of
Science Degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice and a minor in Drama.
Favorite
athlete? Deion Sanders
Any pets? I have a rottweiler named
Achilles. He’s the size of most cubs and looks like a bear too.
