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'#DoIt4Tavy': Southern Miss' Tarvarius Moore motivated by late sister

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Southern Miss senior defensive back Tarvarius Moore's 16-year-old sister died in July. He speaks here about how she continues to inspire him. Jason Munz/Hattiesburg American

There's no shortage of places where Tarvarius Moore can find motivation.

He could look to his grandfather, Willie Moore, perhaps Quitman’s biggest New Orleans Saints fan who is largely responsible for the Southern Miss defensive back ever being allowed to play football.

He could also draw upon the frustration that came with being largely overlooked by Football Bowl Subdivision coaches out of high school.