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...been hard work for MacMurray, and it hasn't been limited to the gridiron. In addition to football he works as an assistant manager of a clothing store in the Square. That's 20 hours a week sandwiched between football, classes and sleep. It makes for a nonstop day, but MacMurray says he likes to keep busy. He says that's when he's most productive...

Author: By Mark D. Director, | Title: Trying to Get the Hang (Time) of It | 10/13/1978 | See Source »

...hired him for his job, Bill Silverman, says he's not sure about MacMurray's kicking game, but he is certain about the economics major business abilities. In four weeks he promoted MacMurray from salesman to assistant manager. "He's perceptive. He takes command. He's just a very personable guy," Silverman says...

Author: By Mark D. Director, | Title: Trying to Get the Hang (Time) of It | 10/13/1978 | See Source »

Restic also has nothing but praise for his punter, pointing out MacMurray's dedication toward trying for improvement. Yet MacMurray himself is as candid as anyone in assessing his own abilities. Sure he's averaging 35.0 yards per punt now -- the same average Jim Curry finished with last year -- but there's still the bad punts, the low ones that go 18 yards...

Author: By Mark D. Director, | Title: Trying to Get the Hang (Time) of It | 10/13/1978 | See Source »

Determination helped him nail down the starting job, carrying him through a neck-and-neck race with friend and fellow punter Scott Groper. But MacMurray says he plays football because he loves the game, and he's starting to get a return on his investment...

Author: By Mark D. Director, | Title: Trying to Get the Hang (Time) of It | 10/13/1978 | See Source »

...parting character reference from the "My Three Sons" Department: "When people ask for my name I tell 'em MacMurray -- like in Fred. That way they spell it right...

Author: By Mark D. Director, | Title: Trying to Get the Hang (Time) of It | 10/13/1978 | See Source »

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