Tamarick Vanover: Pacman Before Jones
I just found a crazy story on ex-Chiefs return specialist and star Tamarick Vanover. Apparently, he only did two months in a Miami prison for his role in a stolen-car ring back in 2000. Amazingly enough, he didn’t get in any trouble at all after giving ex-Chiefs running back Bam Morris $35,000 to buy weed (Morris did 30 months hard time). Vanover never resurrected his career after his stint in prison, though.
The good news is that he has resurrected his life. Believe it or not, Vanover is now the head football coach at Lake City Christian Academy in Lake City, Florida. He is still with his wife Deidra, and has two kids. He’s finishing up his degree with the hopes that eventually he can re-join his former coach Bobby Bowden at FSU, this time as a coach. Personally, I forgave Tamarick a long time ago, and I’m glad he’s doing well. After all, there are just a few things that are slightly more important than the gridiron.
“From FSU to Lake City — the life and times of Vanover” - CBS Sportsline
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Well I am glad he is not chopping up cars and selling dope anymore. Wonder if he is coaching at a private school because he can't work in public schools with that rap sheet.
August 1st, 2007 at 6:18 amWow. Great find. Good to see an update that doesn't involve him in legal trouble.
August 1st, 2007 at 7:36 amMaybe, plus he doesn't have a degree. Still, Bobby Bowden loves him, and credits him for recruiting guys like Boulware and Warrick. I think he'll eventually join him at FSU|.
August 1st, 2007 at 11:32 am[...] Tamarick Vanover isn’t in jail — he’s a high school football coach at a private Christian academy! - Arrowhead Addict [...]
August 1st, 2007 at 11:49 amTamarick is a great person with 3 kids and no he is n't teching at a private school because of his resume. Tamarick was first a coach at a public school befor he was OFFERED to coach at LCCA. You should n't judge a person by there past but by who they are now and who they are trying to become. My uncle has not gave up and he isn'tt going to give up. He's still pushing and is still with his wife and kids. Me and Tamarick are good friends he's married to my aunt Deidra. Sure he has made some mistakes. We all have. No one is perfect. But him like a lot of us are learning from our mistakes. To become a better person. -The proud nephew of Mr. Vanover
September 2nd, 2007 at 8:48 pmIf you stop back by tell your uncle we'd love to do an interview with him. We joke around a lot, but deep down we're glad he's doing so well. I think we could help bring some closure to what happened with the Chiefs, maybe help improve his reputation with the fans. You can reach us at arrowheadaddict@gmail.com.
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September 2nd, 2007 at 11:35 pm-Adam
I agree that everyone makes mistakes, but come on, buying large amounts of drugs and stealing cars is more than a mistake. I am glad that he has changed his ways and is trying to make something positive of his life. I just can't understand why some professional athletes want to commit crimes when they have so much going for them.
September 3rd, 2007 at 12:26 amITS GOOD TO HEAR THAT T-MARK IS DOING GREAT HE WAS A VERY DEAR FRIEND TO ME WHILE AT FSU WE SHARED SOME GOOD AND BAD TIMES TOGETHER.KEEP GOD IN YOUR LIFE AND KEEP YOUR HEAD UP T.GO NOLES!!!!!
September 4th, 2007 at 10:52 amLook I live in Lake City and it's the perfect place to relax and ressurect your life if thats your intent, their are quite a few of us (former athletes) in and around this small town be it NFL or CFL, we aren't seeking a reclamation of fame but a chance to just be like everyone else, family, friends a normal life.
December 5th, 2007 at 4:25 pm