Month: September 2012

Warrior Wednesday: Brian Murphy

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SDSU Video Coordinator Brian Murphy

One of the biggest differences between high school football and Division 1 football is the emphasis on film study. Every practice is filmed, and coaches and players watch this film to focus on details and help correct mistakes that might have been missed on the field.

But how is all of this film produced?

For San Diego State’s football program, that’s where Brian Murphy comes in.

A graduate of SDSU, Murphy was able to get a job as a video assistant with the San Diego Chargers shortly after college. Following his time with the Chargers, he joined SDSU in 2003 as the head video coordinator and has been a huge part of the Aztecs’ success.

His duties include filming and editing practices and games and overseeing the video room staff and operations. Although he works mainly with football, Murphy also assists with the video needs of other sports.

Murphy also coordinates film exchanges with other schools, a crucial part of the in-season preparation for each game. Through these exchanges, he acquires film of previous games of upcoming opponents, giving the coaching staff the ability to study other teams.

Murphy, who says the 2010 Poinsettia Bowl is the most memorable sporting event he has filmed, loves working for his alma mater. Although workdays can be long and exhausting during the season, Murphy still enjoys coming to his office every day.

“It’s not like a regular job,” Murphy said. “Everybody else goes to cubicles, but I get to go to a football field for work every day. Ever since I started here, I’ve loved it.”

Not only does Murphy do a lot for the program, he is also very good at what he does. During his time at SDSU, he has been awarded the Collegiate Sports Video Association Mountain West Conference Video Coordinator of the Year four times (2003, 2009, 2010, 2012).

“Winning that award meant a lot,” Murphy said. “It’s an award that’s voted on by the video coordinators at other Mountain West schools. Any one of those guys is just as deserving, but it makes me feel good that they voted for me.”

For his hard work and dedication to the Aztec football program, Brian Murphy is this week’s Wednesday Warrior.

 

On top of his daily work, Murphy also creates a football season preview each year. Here is the 2012 edition:

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Week 2

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The focus has now moved on to Army, and signs are posted all around the Fowler Athletics Center

Week 2 is here, and although we suffered a tough loss on Saturday, we are moving on to our next opponent, Army.

We played Army last season, and it was a close game, so we know that we cannot take them lightly. They are a tough-nosed team, and their offense can be frustrating and exhausting. We will need to be very discipline on defense.

Week 2 also means another set of stories is set to be released.

This week’s Warrior Wednesday story will be on SDSU’s video coordinator Brian Murphy. Murphy has been working with SDSU since 2003, and he does a lot for the football program. Be sure to check in on Wednesday to read about his hard work and dedication.

This week’s Throwback Thursday story will be on former SDSU linebacker Russell Allen. Allen currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he is entering his fourth season in the NFL. Tune in on Thursday to read about Allen’s time at SDSU and his transition to the NFL.

The Feature Friday story this week will be on linebacker Rob Andrews. A senior, Andrews has battled through injuries throughout his career but has still been a big part of the Aztec defense. Check in on Friday to learn more about him and his journey to where he is today.

Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to check out last week’s stories on Mark Haines, Kyle Turley, and Dominique Sandifer.

That’s it for now. Hope to see all of you there on Saturday at Aztec Warrior Stadium!

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