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Spring Football Coaches' Corner: Alex Atkins

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49ers Coaches' Corner: OC Alex Atkins

Alex Atkins was going to be a state trooper.

Entering college his freshman year at UT-Martin, Atkins didn't know what to major on. Figuring there was never a shortage on teachers or police officers, he studied history and criminal justice.

After he wrapped up his playing career at UT-Martin, Atkins decided to put his degree to work and enter the police force. A phone call from his former coach, however, changed those plans.

"When I first got out of college, I took the State Trooper exam, I was going to be a police officer," Atkins said.