Baylor's Murphy Joins Dorados Line
February 8, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Rio Grande Valley Dorados News Release
HIDALGO, TX: February 8, 2005 â The Rio Grande Valley Dorados of arenafootball2 are thrilled to announce that lineman Antoine Murphy has been assigned to the Dorados 2005 roster by the af2.
"Antoine is key part to the line we are seeking to build on this team," said Dorados Head Coach Kevin Guy. "He not only played at Baylor, but he started in a majority of the games there and that experience will hopefully transition to the pro level and benefit our team."
Murphy brings a 6'4" 325-pound frame to the Dorados line. He wrapped up his college career in 2002 at Baylor University, where he was a two-year letter winner. The Bears right guard played in nine games during the 2001 season, starting in seven of them. As a senior in 2002, Murphy appeared in ten games and was a starter in nine of them. He graduated in December 2003 and was majoring in Education.
The Indianapolis, Indiana native initially began his college career at Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois. In two seasons with Harper, Murphy was twice named first team all-conference. The 24 year-old was also selected as an All-American in 2000 and chosen as the best offensive lineman in the conference. JC Gridwire named him an All-Scholastic All-American. Murphy had chosen to go the juco route after missing several games due to injury as a senior in high school at Ben Davis High School, where he lettered three seasons.
The addition of Murphy to the Dorados roster gives them 18 members announced to the 2005 roster, joining Brian Baker (QB), John Bradley (OL/DL), J.R. Davies (QB), Sterling Finney (WR/DB), Marquis Floyd (WR/DB), Wil Goff (OL/DL), Will Goodloe (OL/DL), Josh Kellett (QB), Marquis Landrom (WR/DB), Joseph Lemberg (OS), Moses Lewis (TBD), Travis McAlpine (WR/DB), Ben McCombs (DE, FB/LB), David Morrill (FB/LB), Pierre Thomas (WR/DB) and Josh Tubbs (OL/DL). Media members seeking an interview with Murphy or Coach Guy are encouraged to contact Chris Due with the Dorados at 956-843-7825.
The Dorados kick-off their 2005 campaign April 9th at the Dodge Arena, as they host the Louisville Fire. Season ticket packages and advertising opportunities are available by contacting the Dorados offices at 956-843-7825. Additional info can also be found by visiting the Dorados online at www.doradosfootball.com.
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