Murchison

American

[mur-chi-suhn] / ˈmɜr tʃɪ sən /

noun

an intermittent river in W Australia, flowing SW to the Indian Ocean. 440 miles (708 km) long.

Murchison British

/ ˈmɜːtʃɪsən /

noun

Sir Roderick Impey. 1792–1871, Scottish geologist: played a major role in establishing parts of the geological time scale, esp the Silurian, Permian, and Devonian periods

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Young, rookie outside linebacker Josaiah Stewart, linebacker Nate Landman, lineman Larrell Murchison and safety Quentin Lake contributed to seven sacks on Lawrence.

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“Poona fits in perfect,” said veteran lineman Larrell Murchison, who was hosted by Ford during a college recruiting trip at Texas.

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In other position group clues, receivers Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield, cornerback Josh Wallace and defensive lineman Larrell Murchison were among the players held out.

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The Rams also re-signed lineman Larrell Murchison, who was sidelined last season because of forearm and foot injuries.

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Outside linebacker Michael Hoecht and linemen Neville Gallimore and Larell Murchison are pending free agents.

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