Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Totaled two tackles and one fumble recovery.
 
FRESHMAN
Played in one game, recording one tackle against Willamette.
 
WEST LINN HIGH SCHOOL
First Team All-State offensive line.
First Team All-Three Rivers League.
Three Rivers League Linemen of the Year.
OSAA 6A Football State Champion.
Three-time letter winner in Football.
Two-time letter winner in Wrestling.
Letter winner in Lacrosse.
Honor Roll.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in finance.
Son of Christine and Tom Murtagh.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
Close to home, dominant football program.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE MEAN TO YOU?
It means you have to be at the top of your game every day because you never know who is watching.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? 
Business Analytics because it taught me a ton about personal finance, investing, and how to use Excel.

WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? 
My mother, she worked her whole life while raising a house full of boys. She’s always sweet and kind.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… 
How to be comfortable in the uncomfortable and learning good work ethic along the way.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
It keeps me disciplined and keeps me always striving to better myself.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY ARE… 
To give a presence on and off the field.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
Owning multiple businesses and starting a family with my beautiful wife.