Indianapolis — Cornerback Eric Murray, the reticent man from Minnesota, could be the latest in a surprisingly long list of solid players in the National Football League hailing from the Milwaukee City Conference.
Milwaukee's public high schools have struggled mightily in the WIAA football playoffs. Known much more for its prowess on the basketball court, the City Conference suddenly has football players quietly making their presence felt in the NFL.
Murray, a three-year starter for the Gophers, was rated anywhere from a third- to fifth-round draft choice by three executives in personnel for NFL teams.