Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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very flattering, but I wont credit it with being the most important event of my year? The birth of his son, Justin, in December was the highlight of Burkeis season. He and his wife, Jennifer, who graduated from the University in Fall 1987, agreed that football took second place to Justinis arrival. Right now, my family is the most important priority in my lifefi Burke said. iiIn manyinstances,1ive had to put their best interests ahead of my own love for football. He said becom- ing a father has taught him more responsibility, and that foot- ball is only a temporary career. uI love the sport and thereis no doubt that I would play with Dallas Cowboys if the opportunity arose, but Iim realistic After he became afatherin December, Greg Burke, a senior marketing major from Louisville, agreed that football took second place. His wife is former Jennifer Fraizer. PHOTO BY? fetholquhoun Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year Burke received many calls from pro football teams for his punting talent. PHOTO BY: Ieijolquhoun m enough to realize that I can,t play football forever. In fact, Burke intends to graduate and put his marketing degree to use. iiThere comes a time in every football players life when he needs something to fall back on. For me, I have my major and my family. As for football, Burke doesnit intend to completely forget the sport he had dedicated much of his life to just yet. Thereis always a chance Iill get acall next season. Playing for a national team would be a dream come true. Ofcourse, I have to teach my son how to play. But I won,t force him into the sportf, added Burke. uI want him to have the same Choices in life that I did. ' - By: Melody Cooper me 131

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jr- L :53: 44; f. ' G tt' g h's K'Cks How many college football players can boast that they have received phone calls from the top National Football League teams in the nation? Our punter, Greg Burke, can! Burke, a senior marketing major from Louisville, was called by the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Chargers, Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks. He said the calls came as a real surprise. With our 1-9 season, I,m thank- ful that those teams even considered mef, Burke said. Regardless of the University team,s losing season, Burke played well. Running with the ball for 19 yards in one carry was one of the many outstanding plays which resulted in Sgorts Feature 130 Burke,s being named Ohio Valley Conference iiPlayer 0f the Year? iiCreg is a real asset to the teamf, noted University Head Football Coach, Bill Baldridge. iiHis dedication to the game kept the team going when our spirits were down. Fm not in the least suprised that he heard from national teams? Burke said he and his agent, Ray Plefrey, were contacted by the teams prior to draft day, which occurred over the weekend of April 22. iiThey asked basic information about me and wanted to know exactly where I would be on draft day. It was very nerve-racking waiting to hear from them? Burke, who did not receive a draft call from any of the teams and is now a free agent, noted that he is not too disappointed. iiReceiving calls from Dallas and the other teams was nice and

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