Interview : Jets OLB Marques Murrell Posted on May 29th, 2009 - by Angel Navedo > http://www.thejetsblog.com/2009/05/29/interview-jets-olb-marques-murrell/
Good luck to him. Love the punctuation of this article. Apparently, Murrell shouted every other sentence. :smile:
murrell could be that elusive bench guy when given a chance turns into a superstar.ive liked what ive seen im him so far.
He's gotten off on the snap quckly, gets up field quicly. That's how. He also has a great motor and took PT from Gholston and Thomas last year.
Marques Murrell was 10 years old when he watched his older brother Adrian emerge as the New York Jets? leading rusher in his third season. The elder Murrell played five seasons with New York, rushing for 3,130 yards as a starter from 1995 through 1997. While the Murrell name is familiar to Jets? fans, the 6′2″, 250-pound linebacker has carved out his own path to the NFL. Marques Murrell shined as a defensive end with Appalachian State, winning two national championships with the Mountaineers in 2005 and 2006. A former two-time All-American, Murrell was touted as one of the top defensive players in Division 1-AA. Recording 36 sacks and forcing 18 fumbles?the latter holding as a school record?Murrell entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles before the Jets signed him away from their practice squad in November 2007. Entering his third season with the Jets, Murrell recently took the time to discuss his transition from defensive end, his motivation as a professional football player, and much more. Angel Navedo: You grew up watching your brother play for the Jets. What was it like for you when the Jets signed you and kept the family ties alive? Marques Murrell: Yeah, I can say there was a tie between the Jets and the Murrell family (laughs). When I signed with the Jets, I felt blessed?especially for the fact that I have a chance at true playing time now. AN: Did Adrian have any advice for you? MM: Adrian and I have talked about football (since) the time I was in high school. I?ve been soaking up all the advice I can get from him and his fellow NFL?ers. AN: You say you felt blessed to be with the Jets. I understand that you?re a very spiritual man. How has your faith in God impacted your life? MM: My faith is continually growing. It has taught me to believe! Everyday I leave all of my worries in God?s hands and know that He will always see me through it. I can say that for on and off the field. He?ll never leave my side! AN: You were a dominant force at Appalachian State, yet you entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent. What have you done to stand out since being in the league? MM: I use my speed to stand out. That?s how I got all my sacks in college! Reps in practice are different from pre-season reps, though. AN: Are there any undrafted free agents who have inspired you? MM: Definitely. I (look to) players like Bart Scott and Marques Douglas. They make me feel like I can do well in the NFL and be blessed enough to play for a while! AN: Your teammates have always taken notice of your motor and work ethic. Do you feel like that?s contagious? MM: I wouldn?t say my work ethic is contagious (laughs). But I have heard that I do have a ?motor.? Throughout time I have had a couple of friends drop by the way side when it comes to training hard, though. AN: The transition from defensive end to linebacker is considered to be a tough one. How?s it been going for you so far? MM: The transition has been fun! Honestly, it?s been everything I?ve dreamed of. At times it can be difficult, but I?m having a good time while learning. AN: Have you seen anything you like for yourself with the new system Rex Ryan brought in from Baltimore? MM: I have seen some great opportunities that I can make the best of in Coach Ryan?s defense. AN: What about with special-teams? What do you think of the new ?wedge rule?? MM: I can tell you, with the new rule in place I will have to change my approach on kickoffs?by getting more tackles! Now there are less guys I have to take on (laughs). AN: How tough is it to balance the NFL with your hopes for the future? MM: It can get difficult at times, but you have to be pro-active now because you never know. Family will come first, next I study my plays, and then the cars (come after that). AN: What interests you most when you?re not playing football? MM: I like cars. I studied finance at Appalachian State, but that?s because they didn?t have an automotive program. During my spare time I learn all I can about cars! AN: Awesome! I can?t thank you enough for taking the time out to do this. Everything will be ready to go by Friday. MM: Sounds good with me!
i remember the article about him carrying around the tire from last year. that and the fact he is adrian murrells brother makes me HAVE to root for this kid. i hate to do this but i think he could be one of the guys that does something more than expected this year. and yes that is also what i want to happen.
he has 9 career total tackles...chill out...if he wasnt a jet, everyone on this board would b sayin how much of a bum he is
Thanks for the info if he wasn't a Jet there wouldn't be many people here that would know what he has to offer and how much he's improved since he's gotten here. Stuff you wouldn't see in a stat sheet. An improvement of skills that has been impressive.
http://www.newyorkjets.com/communit...arques-murrell-moved-to-visit-bayville-school Marques Murrell 'Moved' to Visit Bayville School Published: 04-09-09 By Special Contributor NewYorkJets.com special contributor from outside the club. New York Jets linebacker Marques Murrell and New Jersey Department of Agriculture representatives visited Berkeley Township Elementary School in Bayville on Wednesday to celebrate the school’s commitment to good nutrition and increased activity. Berkeley Township Elementary School was one of five winners this school year in the Eat Right, Move More program. “We thank the Jets for partnering with the Department of Agriculture in stressing to students the importance of eating the nutritious food offered in our state’s school cafeterias and increasing their activity levels,” said state Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher. “Berkeley Township Elementary School has demonstrated that good nutrition and being physically active is as important to a growing child as is nourishing the mind.” Eat Right, Move More, a partnership between the Jets and the Department of Agriculture, encourages New Jersey school children to take advantage of healthy foods in their school cafeterias and become more active. It challenged New Jersey schools to submit their meal menus to determine the schools with the most creative meal selections and that have made the most significant changes to improve their school nutrition environment. The prize for the winning schools was a visit from NY Jets players. Murrell, 24, a graduate of Appalachian State University in North Carolina, has been with the Jets since 2007. The visit to Berkeley Township School was his first Eat Right, Move More event. “I have talked to some of my teammates about visits they have done to Eat Right, Move More–winning schools, but there is nothing like experiencing it yourself,” said Murrell. “Berkeley Township Elementary School students are eating well and getting lots of exercise and it is great to be here to celebrate this achievement with them.” This year’s Eat Right, Move More program focused on school breakfast and how schools have made efforts to offer and promote healthy and interesting morning menu choices. Berkeley Township Elementary School, which houses 540 fifth- and sixth-grade students, has offered breakfast for two years. Students pick up their breakfast in the cafeteria and eat it in the classroom. School principal James Roselli said they are proud to be recognized by the Department of Agriculture and the Jets for encouraging the importance of starting the day with healthy food. “Good nutrition is critical for every child’s short- and long-term health, including both their physical and cognitive development,” said Roselli. “Healthy eating habits learned during childhood are usually continued throughout life. As school is where young people spend most of their waking hours, it is important that they have every opportunity to access healthy food and learn in an environment that supports healthy eating.” Roselli said the school allows healthy snacks in class. There are no food vending machines in the school. The teachers model healthy eating and encourage their students to do the same. The after-school “Food and Nutrition Club” teaches students healthy eating habits. In addition, Physical Fitness Friday was created for students and teachers to walk for fun and fitness. Four other schools from around the state were selected as winners in the Eat Right, Move More program: Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI) in Wayne; Bartle Elementary School in Highland Park; Somerset School in North Plainfield; and Samsel Upper Elementary School in Sayreville. PCTI was the grand prize winner and was visited by Jets offensive tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson in December. The school also sent representatives to the December 14 Jets game at Giants Stadium who were honored on the field. Programs funded by the New York Jets Foundation touch the lives of countless young men and women in the tri-state area. Over the past nine years, the Jets and their charitable foundation have raised or contributed more than $9 million to promote youth health, fitness and education, particularly in disadvantaged communities. From fighting childhood obesity through the Generation Jets: Be Lean & Green initiative to launching a football team in a urban high school, urging students to eat right and move more, and supporting the efforts of the Alliance for Lupus Research, the New York Jets invest in programs that make a difference in the lives of others. In addition to the Jets Foundation, which supports their own extensive youth initiatives, the Jets partner with numerous established charitable organizations and participate in causes sponsored by the NFL. The Department of Agriculture’s school nutrition policy is the most comprehensive in the nation and covers pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students. The policy limits fat and sugar content in foods offered in a la carte lines, snack bars and vending machines, school stores and as part of on-campus fundraisers. More than 1,740 schools in New Jersey offer the school breakfast program. New Jersey is one of three states in the nation with state support for all breakfast meals served, not just for students who receive free or reduced-priced meals. To help promote the school breakfast program, the Department of Agriculture developed a Website titled "Food for Thought — New Jersey School Breakfast Program. The site has information and resources for parents, teachers, and children to help them work together to ensure students eat a healthy breakfast each morning. For more information about the Department of Agriculture’s school nutrition programs, click here
