Rob Tate has been with the Daily American Republic in Poplar Bluff, Mo. since August 2008 and is currently the assistant sports editor. Rob was born and raised in Clawson, Mich., just 14 miles north of Detroit and is an avid Tigers, Lions, Pistons, Red Wings and University of Michigan fan. He has also adopted the Rams and Mizzou to his favorites since moving to Missouri. He is a 2008 graduate of Oakland (Mich.) University where he received his bachelor of arts in journalism. Rob and his wife Sara live in Poplar Bluff.

Malden's Murphy signs at SIU

Posted Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at 4:23 PM

Shown here at Tanner Murphy's signing are (front row) Tanner's mother Angel and Tanner. Back row: Tanner's father Scott and Malden baseball coach Tim Harmon. DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Rob Tate

Malden senior Tanner Murphy recently signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale (Ill.). The senior is a two-time all-state catcher and pitcher for the Green Wave. Murphy is currently rated the sixth top recruit by the Missouri Prep Baseball Report.

Look for a full story on Murphy's signing in Thursday's Daily American Republic.

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