From Eli to Mighty Murph: AU wrestler Elijah Murphy wins ESPY award


From Eli to Mighty Murph: AU wrestler Elijah Murphy wins ESPY award


.....If you want to talk to Murphy during the school year, you`ll probably be out of luck. The wrestler is at school or work from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., balancing academics, Division I wrestling, two campus jobs and, of course, his work at The Grassroot Project.

This past semester, Murphy finished his undergraduate degree and will pursue a Master’s degree in psychology this upcoming year. His ultimate goal is to earn a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.

He said his interest in psychology connects to most everything in his life: wrestling, volunteering, advocating and living as a Black man in America.....

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Bethany`s Notes: A great story on Eli Murphy. A humble guy looking for ways to connect with younger kids and teach them life skills. Perhaps we need to start younger with mental health skills so kids have them to use in HS and college.

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