DJ Durkin reflects on Alex McPherson’s journey: ‘One of the toughest dudes I know’

DJ Durkin reflects on Alex McPherson’s journey: ‘One of the toughest dudes I know’

Less than a year after undergoing surgery to remove his large intestine, Auburn kicker Alex McPherson set a new season-long against Mercer with a 49-yard field goal.

What Interim Coach DJ Durkin Said After the Mercer Win

Following Auburn’s win over Mercer, interim head coach DJ Durkin sat down with the media. Here is what he (and a few players) said. Interim Head Coach DJ Durkin Opening statement… “First off, extremely excited for our guys. The look on the players’ faces after a win- there’s nothing like it. That’s why you do this. I thought our guys did a great job. I said it going into the game, through the bye-week and last week, preparing for this, they’ve d…