High School: Harold L. Richards
College/Mascot: Purdue Boilermakers
Sport: Football
Class: Redshirt-Sophomore
Current City: West Lafayette, IN
Hometown: Robbins, IL
Birth date: 5/28/90
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 6`2 -198
Position: WR
On your sport…
How long have you football? What inspired you to play?
I have been playing football since the age of 6... What inspired me was the competition and my family.
Where is your favorite place to play?
My favorite place to play is ROSS-ADE stadium (Purdue) because that atmosphere is crazy!!
What is your favorite number? Why?
My favorite number is 1 because I love single digit numbers. Just happens to be number 1.
Who is the best player you’ve played WITH and AGAINST?
Best player I have ever played with in high school is my childhood best friend an still my best friend till this day Lamar Harvey, in college I would say Keith Smith, and best player I have ever played against or seen would be LaGarette Blount from Oregon.
Do you have a pre-game ritual? If so, what is it?
Yeah I always read the bible and/or least pray before every game, also just listen to music.
What made you choose Purdue University?
I felt I was getting the best of both worlds while getting to compete in the BigTen, I also was getting the chance to get a great degree.
If you didn’t play football, what sport would you play?
I would play Basketball.
What is the worst experienced you’ve had? What did you learn from it?
The worst experience was losing my last high school football game. I learned that you can’t win them all but as long as you come out of the game knowing you did all you could then you shouldn’t have any regrets.
Have you ever had an injury while performing your sport?
Yes. Sprained ankles plenty of times.
What do you consider as your greatest accomplishment?
My greatest accomplishment was getting to play Division 1 football.
What is your most memorable moment? Why?
Winning the state championship in basketball my senior year of high school. Why because it’s a once a lifetime thing an you only get one shot at it.
How has your family reacted to all of your sporting success?
My Family has been very proud and blessed that I have the opportunity to play football and get a free education.
Behind your sport…
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I love playing basketball, dancing, and hanging out with my boys.
Name 3 Fun Facts about yourself that people may not know.
I love trying to sing, making music, and cracking jokes.
Do you have a pet peeve? If so, what is it?
My biggest pet peeve is a dirty room >> I’m a neat freak
Facebook or Twitter?
I like them both
What is your favorite movie? TV Show?
Favorite movie is Home Alone 3 and TV show is The Game on BET...
Ps3, Xbox or neither?
Xbox
What is your favorite part about college?
Meeting new people
What is the first thing you notice about people?
Rather they are friendly or not
Do you have a saying or motto that you live by? Favorite quote?
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Who is the most influential person you’ve met? Why?
Ken Kennocki ; I met him in high school and he has been a huge part of my life every since.
What do you value the most?
MY family
What is your major? Why did you choose it?
Retail Management because I want to be a professional buyer at some point.
Is there anything that you regret or would take back in your life?
I would take back everything I did that hurt someone else’s feelings.
Outside of your football, what are your visions/goals in life?
Being a successful man in life that can support his self and also his family.
Describe yourself in two words
Blessed/Motivated
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Working for a major company somewhere in this world.
Final thoughts…
How do you feel about being the Dorm Rumor?
I feel that this is a great way of getting to know student-athletes.
What are your thoughts about Mylan Murphy?
He’s a great guy that is doing things in life to be successful and also something he love.
Name 5 things you would like to accomplish by the age of 30
Have a masters degree
Have my own business
Have a family
Live in California
Be even more closer to God than I already am
What will you continue to Strive4?
Greatness and being Successful
*As Long as I have God I have everything I need* is the very first thing you notice when you pull up Tommie Thomas’ twitter page (@Tommo12Thomas). Tommie is on a mission but also realizes that he cannot complete it on his own! Tommie told me that he puts God before EVERYTHING then family, school, and sports fall after each other. This lifestyle and mentality is extremely rare to find in any individual, let alone a collegiate student-athlete!..... (Read the whole story at http://www.GlobalGrind.com/user/MylanMurphy)
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Name: Mylan J. Murphy
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