The 2022-23 Rams Reflect is the eighth in a series of annual collections. Senior captains and representatives of Suffolk teams have been invited to contribute viewpoints based on personal experience from both their senior seasons and full varsity careers at Suffolk.
For a complete listing of past and present Rams’ Reflections, click here.
Trevor Murdock, Men's Soccer | Hometown: Pembroke, Mass. | Major: Law
I've lost track of how long I've been a student-athlete, but over that time I've met some of the best people I've ever known. I have gained lifelong friends and learned insights that will only help me succeed further in life. I would do it all over again if I could, as my college experience was, to put it mildly, very interesting. I transferred schools, dealt with a pandemic, and had some wild stories from living in the city. Few people will never truly grasp what it was like to play for the men's soccer team here at Suffolk, as we had to overcome hardship on a seemingly constant basis at times. There were times when we were all completely worn out, but we always won out as a team. We were such a close-knit group because of our team spirit and shared passion for the game that when one of us was down, the others would pick you up. It was a delight and an honor to lead this tenacious and dedicated team for two years, and I'm confident that when I leave, the program will be in capable hands because we all share the same objectives.
Incoming freshmen should know they have a lot to look forward to over their four years at Suffolk. At Suffolk, there are excellent possibilities, contacts, and assistance. I had incredible professors and very fascinating classes as a law student, which helped me be ready for life after college. You will get everything you desire and need when you come to Suffolk. I have nothing but positive things to say about soccer. With a fantastic staff that strives to be the best for the squad, the program is at an all-time high. The players are among the most generous and devoted young guys I have ever seen, and having that circle of 30 or so friends in the city is unrivaled. To be a part of something this great is something special.
To my teammates: We have played so many games with our hearts, blood, and broken bones on the field for 90 minutes. Everyone I've played with has given me valuable lessons, so even if my teammates may look up to me, I also hold them in high regard both on and off the field. Although some might assume that seeing each other every day for three months would make you hate one another, in all honesty, the moment the season is finished, we wish we could go from day one and start all over again. This is the closest team I have ever been on in my 15 years of soccer, and I would not trade my time with them for the world.
What a Ram represents to me is dedication to oneself, one's team, and one's sport. Living in the city comes with several additional responsibilities that many college students will never experience. There is no one who can equal the grit of a student-athlete at Suffolk, and I appreciate everyone who has been there with me along my way.