Bishop’s adds two out-of-province commits to their Class of 2018.
Yes, receivers Quinn and Jack Murphy from Trinity College School are twins, and yes, both are going to be adding their talents to the Bishopās Gaitersā receiving core. Itās a good thing they will be wearing different numbers, or this may get confusing.
Quinn Murphy
Quinn Murphy has had his brother by his side during his football career. Why should that change simply because he is going to university? āMy brother and I have always dreamed of playing university football together. It is something we have been working towards for a very long time. We want to thank Bishopās University and Coach Nicolas for giving us this opportunity,ā Quinn said.
During his career, Quinn has come across some current and past Bishopās players. āEveryone Iāve talked to tells me how quickly Bishopās becomes a second home for students,ā he said. āA few of my football coaches went there and talked very highly of the program and the university. Not only that, a former teammate of mine is now on the team and tells me great things.ā
While determining which school was best for him, Quinn was in contact with the Gaitersā head coach, Cherif Nicolas. āHe showed me how committed he was to me, which made me feel very confident in choosing Bishopās. I feel very honoured to be given an opportunity to play for a great coach and program,ā Quinn said.
On the academic front, Bishopās offered Quinn the program he wanted. He said the school was his first choice since it had sports studies. āI canāt wait to continue my football career at a place that has exactly what I was looking for,ā he said. āI believe this is the perfect place for me.ā
In his career, the 6ā0, 165lbs product of Ottawa, Ontario, played with the East Ottawa Generals (NCAFA), the Bel Air Lions (NCAFA), the Ashbury College Colts (Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario Athletic Association) and the Trinity College Bears (CISAA). In 2013, he was the Generalsā offensive MVP. In 2015, he was the Coltsā offensive MVP.
This past season, Quinn and the Bears reached the championship game. While they lost by eight points, Quinn looks fondly on the experience. āAlthough we didnāt get the job done, I want all my teammates to know I will always remember the season we had together,ā he said. āI will be playing for all of you as I move on to Bishopās University.ā
Playmaker receiver Quinn Murphy commits to @BishopsGaiters Football https://t.co/ELWuCjOkTb #comewritethefuture #bleedpurple #gaiternation pic.twitter.com/IQo0sRVWOI
ā Cherif Nicolas (@GaitersHC) December 20, 2017
Jack Murphy
Although Jack Murphy will be heading to Quebec with his brother, he will be doing so because itās where he sees a future for himself. āI chose to attend Bishopās next year because they really gave me a chance to show my skills and prove that I can play at this level,ā Jack said. āThey are a winning culture and with hard work, we will be able to achieve that.ā
Jack, who will also be studying sports studies, has the utmost confidence in the Gaitersā coaches. He said he believes the teamās excellent staff will help him improve. āIām extremely excited with the coaching staff and beyond excited to work with them,ā he added. āThey are talented and want to win. They are prepared to teach us what it takes.ā
Also from Ottawa, Ontario, the 6ā0, 165lbs slotback and wide receiver played with the Generals, Lions and Bears as well. In grade 10, he was a co-MVP and a championship finalist. This season, he was named as the Bearsā āunsung hero.ā
āTrinity College School helped me become the football player I am today with the help of my coaches, Dan, Tom Langford and Crawford,ā Jack said. āThey worked me extremely hard every practice and even in times of defeat, they showed me how football shapes you as a person.ā
Explosive receiver Jack Murphy from Trinity College School commits to @BishopsGaiters Football. https://t.co/cNnBuVLTD3 #comewritethefuture #bleedpurple #gaiternation ???? pic.twitter.com/woWDGJTIU3
ā Cherif Nicolas (@GaitersHC) December 20, 2017
(Feature photo by Don Aitchison.)
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