Indiana State University Athletics

Rick Murphy played safety for the Sycamore football program from 1970-74. He holds the school record for most interceptions in a season as he hauled in 10 during the 1973 campaign. He shares the school record for most interceptions recorded in a game when he posted three against Eastern Illinois on September 15, 1973. He is tied for fifth all-time in career interceptions with 12.
 
Also a valuable member of the Sycamores’ special teams, he holds the school record for career kickoff return yards with 1,512 on 60 returns. He ranks second in kickoff return yards in a season with 707 yards on 22 returns in 1972 and is also fifth with 437 yards on 16 returns as a freshman in 1971. He holds the school record for highest average yardage per kickoff returns in a season with 32.13 in 1972 and is fourth for a career with 25.2 yards per return. He was drafted in 35th round by the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League.
 

• Holds school record for most interceptions in a season (10/1973)
• Shares school record for most interceptions in a game (3 against Eastern Illinois 9/15/73)
• Tied for fifth in career interceptions (12)
• School record for career kickoff return yards (1,512 yds/60 returns)
• Ranks Second  and Fifth in kickoff return yards in season

(707 yards/22 returns/1972)
(437 yards/16 returns/1971)

• School record for highest average yardage per kickoff return in season (32.13/1972)
• Ranks Fourth for highest average yardage per kickoff return in career (25.2)
• Drafted in 35th round by the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League
• Inducted into Hall of Fame February 21, 2016