Cobra Spotlight- Talicia Murphy & Derrian Moreau, Track & Field

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