Career stats The Muraoka File
Member of three-time ILH and State championship team … Recipient of 2012 Football Foundation Scholarship … Headmaster’s List honoree … Member of National Latin Honors Society
As a Scot
Mellon Mays Fellow … Studied abroad in Rome, Italy during January 2014
2013: Competed in seven games at the safety position, which included making his first start at the University of Chicago. . . Totaled nine tackles on the season . . . Made a career-high four tackles in season finale versus Hamline
2012: Appeared in two games throughout his first season as a Scot. . . Recorded three tackles (1 solo, 2 assisted) in his first career collegiate game versus Crown
Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I chose Macalester because of the ability to get a top education while also being able to continue my athletic career. Also, being far away from home, Macalester gave me a chance to experience something different and new.
What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
My experience at Macalester has been huge because it has expanded my horizons. I have been exposed to many things that have changed me to become a better person.
How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
As a student-athlete, I am forced to stay on top of my academics as well my athletics and this has helped me to become a better student. My experience as a student athlete has also shaped me to be a better person in general, forcing me to care and think about others before myself.
