Oregon Daily Emerald: What do you remember from attending the game of “The Pick”?
Will Murphy: Not a whole lot. I was only four or five years old. I just remember after the game, out at the tailgater with the parents and the friends, everyone was going nuts. I was just a little kid. I didn’t know how big a deal it was until I got older.
ODE: Outside of that game, what are your other favorite games that you attended at Autzen?
WM: Definitely the Civil War in 2001 at Autzen — Keenan Howry taking the punt back for the touchdown to pretty much seal the game. Definitely Oklahoma (in 2006) — that onside kick was insane, even though after watching the film it really didn’t look like we got the ball. I’d say those two are definitely in my top two.
ODE: What’s your major?
WM: Sociology.
ODE: What’s your favorite class within the major that you’ve taken?
WM: I had a great sociology class with Chuck Hunt.
ODE: What do you like to do during days off?
WM: I really like to hunt and fish. I’m looking forward to duck hunting season getting started, doing a little duck hunting around here. Also, steelhead fishing as well. I have an uncle that lives down in Coquille, Ore., who’s been fishing down there for years.
ODE: What’s the biggest catch you’ve ever made?
WM: We went up to Lava Lake (near Bend) and caught a bunch of trout. I got a five-pounder.
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