“We Got Kids Throwin’ Up”
July 8th, 2018
Joe really must give it up for former Buccaneers wide receiver Louis Murphy, the pride of St. Petersburg who played in seven games for the 49ers last season.
Murphy is a driven dude when it comes to helping the community.
During a recent appearance on WDAE-AM 620, Murphy talked about his 1st Downs For Life charity and how it’s thriving since it launched when he was still in college. Murphy, 31, explained in detail that his mother, who was dying from cancer back then, ordered him to give back a lot to the community of St. Petersburg if he ever made it to the NFL.
The giving hasn’t stopped, Murphy said. And while he’s no longer with the Buccaneers, Murphy gave lots of love to Darcie Glazer-Kassewitz (a member of Team Glazer and president of the Glazer Family Foundation) for her generosity. He said of the five NFL teams he’s played for — Giants, Panthers, 49ers, Raiders, Bucs — Tampa Bay is without question the most generous and dedicated to its community service.
Next week, Murphy will host a comprehensive weekend for kids that includes his free football camp that is broken into multiple age groups (see link above).
It’s no ordinary camp, Murphy said, taking pride that 11 ex-campers are NFL players and many have sent him letters of thanks for how the camp prepared them.
“We got kids throwin’ up,” Murphy explained of the camp’s intensity, emphasizing that the camp educates players on and off the field about what it takes to make it to the NFL. He also added that the No. 1 thing that gets players cut in the league is not knowing where to line up, which leads to immediate distrust from coaches.
As for Murphy the free agent receiver, he said three teams are talking to him about joining their roster, but it didn’t seem like one of them is the Bucs. That’s understandable given Tampa Bay’s depth.
He says he’s training daily and likes his chances because he’s healthy after his round of knee injuries with the Bucs.
“I feel younger,” said Murphy, who added that a new diet has revitalized him.
July 8th, 2018 at 3:41 pm
Murph was always one of my favorites … lots of heart. I’m sure he’s made his mama proud with what he’s doing with & for the kids. BTW, love the mission statement for his “1st Downs for Life’ charity Joe: “Our vision is to empower and inspire youth by providing opportunities that assist them in making positive choices.” Murph nailed it IMO, because teaching those who come after us to make ‘positive choices’ is what it should all be about.
July 8th, 2018 at 3:51 pm
Wow! Thanks Joe for such a positive feel good story. After what our fan base has been through recently it’s great to have a story that inspires and lifts us up.
As for me it also challenges me to do more with my own blessings. Murph humbles me in a good way.
July 8th, 2018 at 3:51 pm
It is nice to not “need” Murphy this year because of the depth at WR. He did just “okay” overall but made some great plays; he is just not consistent. It’s nice to have a key position (WR) where the worry is about “who we can’t keep?” vice “who do we have to keep?”
July 8th, 2018 at 3:59 pm
This is a good example of a great man doing even greater things for a good cause. One in which, he is doing Proactively and not reactive in an attempt to cover other wrongdoings……….JW
July 8th, 2018 at 4:33 pm
Murph’s Father is a pastor in south St. Pete, so he gets “service” to the the community
July 8th, 2018 at 4:37 pm
There is no question that there was chemistry between Murphy and Winston…..he was a solid player….sorry about losing him to injury….wish him well.
July 8th, 2018 at 4:47 pm
God Bless you Murphy. Thanks for what you do for kids! Something that will never be forgotten and keeps giving.
July 8th, 2018 at 5:07 pm
Nice to hear!
Good dude.
July 8th, 2018 at 6:06 pm
JameisNOT Says:
July 8th, 2018 at 3:59 pm
This is a good example of a great man doing even greater things for a good cause. One in which, he is doing Proactively and not reactive in an attempt to cover other wrongdoings……….JW
So yeah we will just ignore the fact that he got arrested for having a loaded gun at an airport.
July 8th, 2018 at 6:07 pm
Has Jameis ever been arrested like Murphy? Not ripping Murphy here, just pointing out how ridiculous/clueless you people are.
July 8th, 2018 at 6:11 pm
Oh yeah let’s not forget the time he got drunk and feel asleep inside a museum to the point he got locked in.
According to Palm Beach Police, Louis Morris Murphy Jr., 29, found himself locked inside the courtyard at the Flagler Museum. Before the ordeal was over, he caused $1,000 in damage to museum property, the report said, but Murphy was not charged.
July 8th, 2018 at 6:28 pm
Ndog
Did Murphy deny it when it happened?
Did he lie to his team mates and fans?
Had he been in previous trouble with a gun?
Oh, I guess it’s a little different then huh?
July 8th, 2018 at 6:30 pm
Yup, Murph was arrested…doing something stupid…put a firearm in his bag to keep it away from his daughter and forgot to take it out….got flagged at airport security. Ooops. Could have been disastrous. Charges dropped. All a big misunderstanding.
It’s not like he groped some women who did not consent or did WORSE….not once but maybe TWICE and did other stupid stuff, over and over and over…
Though Murph’s “night at the museum” was a funny story, even to police. And no one was assaulted.
July 8th, 2018 at 6:37 pm
The Jameis worshipers are a delusional bunch.
July 8th, 2018 at 6:38 pm
He also added that the No. 1 thing that gets players cut in the league is not knowing where to line up, which leads to immediate distrust from coaches.
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Maybe Murphy should have been in McNichols ear. Instead it was Snoop Dog.
“Fo Shizzle”
July 8th, 2018 at 7:02 pm
So you can admit to something and its like it didn’t happen? Also he got so drunk he feel asleep in a museum to the point he got locked in but I guess that’s cool too right cause he didn’t deny it. My point is this guy has done stupid stuff too but cause you like him it’s all ok. Maybe I’m not to bright but having a loaded gun illigeal is a little more dangerous than touching someone for five seconds while fully clothed. Again not defending Jameis at all but Murphy is getting called a good guy and not covering up for past deeds and he is far from perfect, but Jameis should go to jail for life according to you people.
July 8th, 2018 at 7:07 pm
So you are defending bringing a loaded gun illigeal onto a plane? No that doesn’t sound dangerous at all! SMH
July 8th, 2018 at 7:31 pm
Ndog
I actually almost did that before.
I put my 38 in my backpack for a camping trip and forgot to take it out until my wife reminded me at the airport drop off. I took it out, no harm no foul.
However, I had a few dranks wit my boyz and the Delta chick looked pretty hot, so of course I grabbed her right in the p@ssy!
I was entitled to that was I not?
Yeah, still not the same but nice try.
July 8th, 2018 at 8:01 pm
Totally different situation Ndog. Anyone should be able to see this. I have a gun in every vehicle I own. They are all legal. Whether Murphy’s was or not I don’t know. However I do know that when you are legal to carry it is easy to accidentally transport one.
Not Nearly the same thing as “doing” it
Trying to cover it up
Lying to everyone that means anything to you
Blaming it on a nameless driver.
Get real dude
July 8th, 2018 at 8:03 pm
Bottom line is he didn’t impose himself on any female and he came clean on all of it.
He didn’t make matters worse by lying and actually owned up to it.
People F up, that’s undeniable.
It’s how you deal with it afterwards that really matters.
Did he try to get anybody to lie for him?
No, he manned up and admitted he f’ed up……
See, when you own it you can take a different approach.
July 8th, 2018 at 8:20 pm
I for one liked Murphy and wish him luck on his endeavors. His camp is a great thing for the kids and teaching them what they need to know. I am not sure why someone always has to put someone else down, poor upbringing I guess. He has turned his self around why can’t we appreciate that?
July 8th, 2018 at 8:24 pm
How about y’all fess up to the fact that you have no facts
You’ve indicted, prosecuted, and found someone guilty of numerous wrong doings without a single fact
ZERO
Around here we call that a lynchmob
Personally, I’m withholding judgement until I see some facts
A person who judges somebody based on accusations, hearsay and innuendo is a Dingleberry
Nuff Said!
July 8th, 2018 at 8:33 pm
Can we work for a little balance an nuance here. We shouldn’t be judging Jameis on the scale of perfect or loser. Life is not black and white but shades of gray. Sometimes though we stray from the gray into the black or white and it’s obvious. I think we can all agree that Jameis is not the devil nor a saint. It’s not about his morality it’s his character. How recently was he LYING to us.
We should stop insulting other posters here by claiming their behavior was certainly as bad as Jameis. You do not even know our past and so that is a big leap There is a LOT of middle ground here. It doesn’t matter what anybody else did…this is TOTALLY about Jameis.
Because I’m the snowflake here I guess I don’t understand all the ad hominem and name calling and sometimes horrible insults…like calling fellow posters POS’s!!!! All because we simply disagree about sports? E.G. I try to never post insulting descriptions of Jameis supporters. I think I did once call them fanboys but I don’t stoop to crap like jock sniffer or worse. Gratuitous meaningless insults do not add to our posts.
July 8th, 2018 at 9:14 pm
JW defenders are lowest common denominator thinkers. Everyone does bad things so it’s OK if JW does.
July 8th, 2018 at 9:33 pm
See no one is defending Jameis in fact the only person getting defended here is Murphy. You know the guy that got so drunk he passed out, but it’s ok and the guy who committed a felony and illegally brought a loaded gun on a plane bUT it’s ok cause he said I’m sorry. My point is why does one get a pass and the other is a cancer to society. It’s called talking out of both sides of your mouth. By the way one of these two have been to jail and he is the one getting praised.
July 8th, 2018 at 9:38 pm
If you have some factual evidence that JW did any of the things Y’all have already convicted him of….
I will be right on board with wanting him to take his punishment
The fact, that Goodell has levied a punishment that is less than the minimum called for for this particular infraction, tells me that in all the time spent investigating it, NOTHING was found
This suspension is po1itica1 in nature
July 8th, 2018 at 9:57 pm
Yeah gp and OJ is innocent too
July 8th, 2018 at 10:02 pm
Gp, enlighten me. What is the political reason to suspend him? This should be entertaining.
July 8th, 2018 at 10:10 pm
Are you awake?
Have you heard about the #me too movement?
SMH
July 8th, 2018 at 10:25 pm
Are you serious? So Goidell suspends an innocent player and just picks JW? And, once suspended, JW doesn’t proclaim he’s innocent. This has nothing to do with #metoo except he out his hands between her legs.
Keep shaking your head, maybe your brain will wake up.
July 8th, 2018 at 10:34 pm
I just hope the babies mama carries the baby out if the hospital. You don’t want JameisNOT to fumble the little guy on the way out the door.
July 8th, 2018 at 10:35 pm
Give me facts friend and I will be on your side
Keep spouting idiocy and I’ll keep calling you out
Do you have a SINGLE fact to back up your statements?
Just the facts please
July 8th, 2018 at 10:44 pm
BTW, JW did proclaim his innocence.
The moment he admits guilt, or any FACTS surface to prove his guilt, I’ll be on your side
So many so quick to convict on innuendo, supposition, and mere allegations
SMH
July 8th, 2018 at 11:40 pm
Great to hear about a young man, dedicated to helping others!
Sorry we lost him to injury.
With the terrible press about Broderick Thomas, Keith McCants, etc lately- Its great to see a former Buc we can be proud of!
July 9th, 2018 at 8:01 am
Defense Rules Says:
July 8th, 2018 at 3:41 pm
Murph was always one of my favorites … lots of heart. I’m sure he’s made his mama proud with what he’s doing with & for the kids. BTW, love the mission statement for his “1st Downs for Life’ charity Joe: “Our vision is to empower and inspire youth by providing opportunities that assist them in making positive choices.” Murph nailed it IMO, because teaching those who come after us to make ‘positive choices’ is what it should all be about.
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Two thumbs up.
July 9th, 2018 at 1:57 pm
@Ndog…I don’t see anyone defending illegally bringing a loaded gun onto an aircraft. Certainly not me. First, didn’t ever actually happen…TSA found it, and as stated, could have been disastrous–also glad no one got hurt…or violated in any way. Now about Murph being drunk at a party and “going to sleep” in a museum…could have been uglier, but wasn’t. Pretty sure he paid for the glass and probably learned. So you raise the roof over that, but then the Jamies apologists say no big deal for groping allegations since he was drunk? Sorry, can’t compare those.
And what makes you think I don’t like Jameis? I will say, I liked the guy that befriended my sister before he assaulted her one night when she left work and went to her car. After that, time for him to pay–doesn’t matter whether I liked him or not. Your QB did all he could to hose another season after being an embarassing spectacle last season in several ways. I pay for those tix. That’s his lying self on the side of my stadium. I don’t like it. My opinion. He should pay.
That said, had the gun charges stuck against Murphy, I’d not be saying they should let him go either. If he would have to pay a fine, do some time, sure. But he’s not on the side of my stadium, and I’m not buying tix to make him rich and watch him represent my home town.