Countdown to Kickoff: 52 Days - #52 Quevalas Murray

It's now 52 days until kickoff of Catamount football at Western Carolina's E.J. Whitmire Stadium. The Catamounts open the season on Thursday, August 30, 2012 against Mars Hill College.

To help pass those long summer days until football season starts, and hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown.

#52 Quevalas Murray 

Class: RS Junior
Hometown: Shelby, N.C.
High School: Shelby HS
Height / Weight: 6-2 / 285
Position: OL



2011 (Redshirt Sophomore): Started all 11 games at center on the offensive line after converting from defense the prior spring ... One of just three Catamounts - and the only on offense - to start all 11 games ... Helped freshman running back Shaun Warren rush for 200 yards and four touchdowns against Mars Hill.

2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in five games on defense before converting to the offensive line prior to the end of the year ... Finished with seven tackles along the defensive line including four solo stops ... Recorded one pass breakup in the season opener at North Carolina State ... Recorded two unassisted tackles in the road win at The Citadel ... Tabbed the squad's offensive scout team player of the week prior to the Furman game ... Worked at the offensive center position through the bulk of annual spring drills.

2009 (Freshman): Redshirted. Prior to Western: Was a four-year varsity letter winner for head coach Chris Norman at Shelby HS ... A two-time All-Cleveland County selection, was named the Southwestern Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior defensive end ... Amassed 94 tackles with 11.5 sacks and six pass break-ups in his final season ... Also recovered four fumbles, forced two and recorded an interception ... Was a part of back-to-back state championship teams his first two seasons, including a 16-0 record his sophomore season ... All told, helped Shelby HS go 52-9 in his four years ... In addition, played every position on the offensive line except center during his prep career ... Was also a two-year starter on the basketball hardwood where he averaged nearly 17 points and eight rebounds per game.

Personal: Full name is Quevalas Monuel Murray, nicknamed "Boom Boom" ... Is the son of Donnell Murray and Michelle Parker ... Has a younger brother, Marcus.

Courtesy WCU Sports Information