Markus Cook Steps Down As Vigor Head Football Coach

Prichard, AL – Markus Cook is out after two seasons at the helm of the Vigor Wolves football program. 

A 2013 Vigor graduate, Cook led the Wolves to a 5-4 record in his first season and improved to a 7-3 mark last season. However, a forfeit loss against UMS-Wright prevented a postseason berth in 2023.

The Prichard native was an All-American center at Jackson State and holds a Master’s degree from The University of West Alabama.

Cook began his coaching career at Vigor in 2017, serving as the run-game coordinator and offensive line coach. He was the co-offensive coordinator when the Wolves claimed the Class 4A state title in 2021.

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He took over as interim coach when John McKenzie was placed on administrative leave and was later named the Wolves’ 11th full-time head football coach.

Cook’s head coaching record currently stands at 12-7, with a 9-7 mark in region play over two seasons.  

The Wolves will kick-off their 2024 campaign, on the road, against rival Blount on August 23rd.