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Q&A with Duke Football: Maalik Murphy
8/28/2024 4:37:00 PM | Football
DURHAM, N.C. - Ahead of Friday's home opener against Elon, GoDuke.com sat down with redshirt sophomore Maalik Murphy for a brief question and answer session.
GoDuke.com: Do you have any superstitions, pregame or during the week, that get you ready for an upcoming game?
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Maalik Murphy: I'm not very superstitious, but I will make sure I listen to music to get into the zone in my own little area before a game.
GD: How has the new coach-to-player communication element changed the game for you?
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MM: It's been different. It's made it a lot easier at times being able to get help from a coach immediately and not having to kind of think about it. You can just hear it without even asking. I think it's a good implementation of the game. I'm pretty excited to use it.
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GD: Let's say you're playing basketball with your teammates and it comes down to the last shot, who are you passing to for the game-winning basket and why?
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MM: Probably Jordan Moore. I personally haven't seen him on the court, but the way everybody speaks about him, he's tough, so I'd give the ball to Jordan.
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GD: You've said you are a big country music fan. If you had the chance to go to any country concert while in Nashville, who would you see?
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MM: Morgan Wallen. Easy answer.
GD: What are three items in your closet that you can't live without?
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MM: I'm not big into clothes or shoes, but I do love cologne. So I'd have to say my different colognes, or my watch.
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GD: If you could swap wardrobes with anyone on the team, who would it be?
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MM: Jalen Stinson. He is the best dressed for sure.
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GD: What do you miss most about being home in California?
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MM: I'd have to say my parents. It's been pretty tough being so far from my them.
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GD: When you go home, who's on your list of must-see people?
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MM: My mom, my dad, some former teammates and coaches. I always try to get back to my high school when I go home to work out and see my head coach, just to kind of be around the program.
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GD: Lastly, you're having a dinner party for four. What past or present NFL quarterbacks are you inviting to join you?
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MM: Tom Brady, Cam Newton and either John Elway or Brent Favre, those two are tied for me.
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In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu.
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GoDuke.com: Do you have any superstitions, pregame or during the week, that get you ready for an upcoming game?
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Maalik Murphy: I'm not very superstitious, but I will make sure I listen to music to get into the zone in my own little area before a game.
GD: How has the new coach-to-player communication element changed the game for you?
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MM: It's been different. It's made it a lot easier at times being able to get help from a coach immediately and not having to kind of think about it. You can just hear it without even asking. I think it's a good implementation of the game. I'm pretty excited to use it.
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GD: Let's say you're playing basketball with your teammates and it comes down to the last shot, who are you passing to for the game-winning basket and why?
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MM: Probably Jordan Moore. I personally haven't seen him on the court, but the way everybody speaks about him, he's tough, so I'd give the ball to Jordan.
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GD: You've said you are a big country music fan. If you had the chance to go to any country concert while in Nashville, who would you see?
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MM: Morgan Wallen. Easy answer.
GD: What are three items in your closet that you can't live without?
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MM: I'm not big into clothes or shoes, but I do love cologne. So I'd have to say my different colognes, or my watch.
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GD: If you could swap wardrobes with anyone on the team, who would it be?
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MM: Jalen Stinson. He is the best dressed for sure.
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GD: What do you miss most about being home in California?
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MM: I'd have to say my parents. It's been pretty tough being so far from my them.
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GD: When you go home, who's on your list of must-see people?
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MM: My mom, my dad, some former teammates and coaches. I always try to get back to my high school when I go home to work out and see my head coach, just to kind of be around the program.
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GD: Lastly, you're having a dinner party for four. What past or present NFL quarterbacks are you inviting to join you?
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MM: Tom Brady, Cam Newton and either John Elway or Brent Favre, those two are tied for me.
For more information on Duke Football, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching "DukeFOOTBALL".
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Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu.
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