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Eric Murray and the Limitations of Football Statistics

There is only 31 days left until Gopher Football begins. Eric Murray wears number 31 for the Maroon and Gold. Murray, a senior from Milwaukee, has been the starting boundary cornerback since his sophomore season. He is an unquestioned star with high NFL draft potential. While Gopher fans and NFL scouts know of Murray's value, media accolades have been less frequent. Some of that is probably do to personality. Unlike Briean Boddy-Calhoun, Murray is somewhat reticent to speak. Coach Kill noted that "He's not a guy that says a whole lot, when he does, people listen."

The other reason that Murray gets less spotlight is because of a single number: 1.