Larry Harper
- Resides in Mountain Brook, Alabama
- Married to Lere, two married adult daughters, one granddaughter (7 months old)
- Has a cat named Cotton
- Larry is an Assistant Professor at Samford's Brock School of Business.
Tell us about your professional work and what you enjoy most about your job.
I really enjoy helping students expand their knowledge and thinking of how to use what they learn.
What are some of your hobbies?
Following sports. Love watching good games, studying game statistics and understanding team strategies.Â
What special talents and gifts do you have?
Being born in South Africa, I can tell others why rugby and cricket are fun. I'm also happy to accept a challenge at the bowling lanes.
What is different about NCAA athletics compared to where you grew up?
I grew up around rugby, Cicket, and soccer. However, the sports I did not have the chance to play (football, basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball) are just as interesting to me than the sports I did play.
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What makes Samford so special for you?
Its family culture and mission - For God, For Learning, Forever.
What inspired you to first get involved in supporting the student-athlete experience at Samford?
Our student athletes are great classroom and course contributors. Many excel academically and need our support in their athletic endeavors.
What makes you proud to be a Samford Bulldog Club member?
Being a part of a team focused on helping our students athletes succeed.
