Eskimos sign pair of D-linemen
Published on March 9, 2007 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos announced today they signed two import defensive linemen.
A defensive end at the University of Montana, Mike Murphy played 52 games and had 39 starts and 154 career tackles. He is second in school history with 44.5 tackles for a loss and third in all-time sacks with 27. He was named All-Big Sky in 2004, 2005 and 2006. As a senior he was the recipient of UM football team's Most Valuable Player. He was also a team captain and a co-recipient of the team's Outstanding Defensive Lineman award.
Thomas Carroll was a three-year starter for the Miami Hurricanes at defensive end. He played in 42 games over four years, posting 142 total tackles, 28 of which were tackles for a loss, including 14.5 sacks. He attended the New York Giants training camp in 2006.
MIKE MURPHY
DE
(Import)
Montana
Born: July 30, 1983 - Great Falls, MT
Height: 6-4 Weight: 240
Yrs Esks: 1st
Yrs CFL: 1st
THOMAS CARROLL
DE
(Import)
Miami
Born: January 26, 1983 - Lakewood, NJ
Height: 6-4 Weight: 242
Yrs Esks: 1st
Yrs CFL: 1st
The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club is one of the most successful teams in CFL history with 13 Grey Cup championships and a North American pro-sports record of 34 consecutive years in the playoffs. A community-owned team, the Eskimos pride themselves on giving back to the community that has supported the organization throughout its illustrious history.
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