The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Talicia Murphy and Derrian Moreau, members of the track & field teams.
Name: Talicia Ilanna Murphy
Sport: Women’s track & field
Hometown: Pamplico, S.C.
Year: Freshman
Major: Physical Education with a concentration in exercise science
Why did you choose Coker? I choose Coker because of the small campus environment and the chance to be on the track team..
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Being able to travel with my team.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Being chosen to be a Coker Commissioner
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Basketball
Favorite class: P.E. 260
Favorite professor: Dr. Parker
Plans after graduation: Go to graduate school and become a physical therapist
Favorite movie: The 5th Quarter
Favorite type of music: I like multiple genres of music.
Favorite food: Japanese
Favorite color: Chartreuse Yellow
Favorite TV show: The Game
Most prized possession: My mom’s ring from my dad.
One word that describes you: Spontaneous
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Name: Derrian Moreau
Sport: Men’s track & field
Hometown: Irmo, S.C.
Year: Freshman
Major: Business Administration
Why did you choose Coker? To pursue a business degree and be part of Coker inaugural track team.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Watching the Dunk Contest at Midnight Madness at the beginning of the semester
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Basketball
Favorite class: History 201-202
Favorite professor: Shawn Lay
Plans after graduation: Become an athletic trainer or become an accountant
Favorite movie: The Incredibles
Favorite type of music: Hip-Hop and Rap
Favorite food: Pulled barbecue
Favorite sports team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite color: Orange
Favorite TV show: Two and a Half Men
Most prized possession: My self-respect
What is something people may not know about you? I write music from time to time
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Heavy D, I was chubby as a baby so that nickname was given to me
One word that describes you: Loyal