Greg earned varsity letters in Football (3), Basketball (2), and Track & Field (4). In football, Greg was named All-Conference and All-State in 1985, 86, and 87. After his senior season, he received the ND Gatorade Player of the Year Award and was recognized as a high school All-American. In basketball, Greg was a solid contributor for the Roughriders for 2 seasons where he earned varsity letters. A versatile athlete, Greg used his speed, strength, and athleticism on the track as well as in the field. Throughout his four-year high school career, he was regularly one of the team’s top sprinters, in addition to being a consistent place winner in the shot put. The powerful Murphy was a unique talent, highlighted by achieving state qualifying marks all four years in the shot put, as well as anchoring record-setting Roughrider sprint relays. Following high school, Greg went on to a successful football career at UND.