2004 Memphis Football Media Guide by University of Memphis Athletic Media Relations

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Tiger Traditions WHY TIGERS? When the University of Memphis first fielded a football team in the fall of 1912, no one had selected a nickname for the squad. Early references to the football team, tabbed them only as the Blue and Gray Warriors of West Tennessee Normal School. After the final game of the 1914 season, there was a student parade. During this event, several Normal students shouted, "We fight like Tigers". The nickname was born. More and more the nickname "Tigers" was used, particularly in campus publications. But it did not catch on with the newspapers downtown. They continued to use "Normals" or the "Blue and Gray" when referring to the University. Under coach Lester Barnard in 1922, Normal's football team gave a ring of truth to that old student yell about Tigers. The team adopted a motto - "Every Man A Tiger" and went on to score 174 points while allowing their opponents just 29 points. In the late 1920s, student publications and downtown newspapers began referring to the football team as the "Teachers" or "Tutors". The Tiger nickname would return. But not until 1939 was it finally adopted as the official nickname for the University of Memphis.

A BENGAL FOR A MASCOT For over 30 years, the sideline mascot for University of Memphis athletics has been the Bengal Tiger. TOM II, the name of the current mascot, puts in personal appearances at all Tiger football games, as well as numerous basketball games. TOM II has also been seen at Tiger baseball, soccer and women's basketball games. The first tiger, purchased by the Highland Hundred (football booster group) in 1972, lived for 20 years and was housed at the Memphis Zoo. TOM died in February of 1992.

The story of how the first Tiger cub arrived in Memphis is quite interesting. On November 9, 1972, the baby tiger was placed in a dog kennel in Michigan City, IN, and flown to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. There it was placed aboard a Delta flight and arrived in Memphis at 3:00 AM. C. Cleveland Drennon, an attorney and president of the Highland Hundred, approved a check for $1,500 to buy the animal, and TOM was taken to athletic director Billy Murphy's office for a press conference. In ceremonies at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, the Highland Hundred officially presented TOM to the University on November 11, 1972. The zookeeper, at the suggestion of his daughter, called the little tiger, Shane. Once in Memphis, however, a contest was held to name the mascot. More than 2,500 entries came in to a committee chaired by Judge Harry Pierotti. The list ran from Spook, Sampson, Goliath, Bengo, Sultan, Sahib, Big Cat, Ptah, Touchdown, Sonny, and Shiloh to Bengie Wougie Bengal Boy from Tennessee. Finally, the judges reduced the list to two: Shane and TOM, for Tigers of Memphis. TOM won. During his first few months in Memphis, Bill Proctor housed the tiger in his garage, which was redecorated by the Highland Hundred. TOM was guarded by Proctor's hound dog. TOM II came to the University of Memphis in the fall of 1992 and is housed at his new home at Nixon Farms in Collierville, Tenn. His new home is 3500 square feet and includes two pools, a waterfall, heated and air conditioned den box and has separately, a complete medical facility for his care and upkeep. The young tiger is nearly 500 pounds and is expected to be as large or larger than his predecessor, TOM, who was once the largest Bengal Tiger in captivity at 550 pounds. There is even a birthday party for TOM II prior to each football season.

SCHOOL COLORS The University of Memphis' official school colors of Blue and Gray were selected in the early 1900s. The colors were chosen in an effort to show unity in a nation that was still recovering from the effects of the Civil War. The student body thought that by picking the colors of the North and the South, the school would show a togetherness among all students.

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The U of M ALMA MATER Stand Firm, O Alma Mater Through All The Years To Come; In Days Of Youth And Beauty Thy Halls Have Been Our Home. In Time Of Preparation Great Lessons Didst Thou Teach Till Now O Alma Mater, The Stars We'll Strive To Reach. Lead On, O Alma Mater They Sons To Highways, Give Light And Truth Unto Them For All Their Coming Days. To Thee We'll Give All Honor, Our Hopes Abide In Thee, For Thou, O Alma Mater, Hast Made Us Ever Free.

The U of M FIGHT SONG Go Tigers Go, Go On To Victory, Be A Winner Thru And Thru; Fight Tigers, Fight Cause We're Going All The Way -Fight, Fight For The Blue And Gray And Say -Let's Go Tigers Go, Go On To Victory. See Our Colors Bright And True; It's Fight Now Without A Fear, Fight Now Let's Shout A Cheer, Shout For Dear Memphis U. (Yell) Go Tigers Go Go Tigers Go Yea -- Tiger Go!

THE LOGO The University of Memphis' official logo has been redesigned by Craig Thompson, from Disciple Design in Memphis, Tenn. The original logo was an MSU with a leaping tiger coming out from behind the letters. The new logo is an "M" with a leaping Tiger coming up over the center of the "M".

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The FedEx St. Jude Classic draws more than 125,000 golf fans annually to the city.

Former Memphis Tiger Lorenzen Wright is an nineyear veteran who stars for the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies.

is currently under construction in the Beale Street area and is expected to draw even more fans to downtown and the city’s entertainment districts of Beale Street and Peabody Place. Memphis also offers its citizens 10 public and 15 private golf courses throughout the city. There are also 230 parks (totaling over 23,000 acres), 17 public swimming pools, 26 community centers, 14 country clubs, 80 public tennis courts and 108 hotels and motels (totaling 13,633 rooms). In the spring of 2004, the city of Memphis served as the host site for the TSSAA Spring Fling which brought over 2,000 high school athletes and their families to Memphis for the state of Tennessee spring sports championships. Teams from across Tennessee came to the city to compete in the base-

ball, tennis, track and softball championships. It was the city’s second year to host the event. The University of Memphis campus served as the home base for the athletes and competition sites included The U of M’s Nat Buring Baseball Stadium, AutoZone Park, USA Baseball Stadium in Millington, the Briarcrest Athletic Complex and Christian Brothers University’s baseball field.

AutoZone Park serves as the home of the Memphis Redbirds baseball team, the AAA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The University of Memphis Tiger baseball team plays several games a year at AutoZone Park.

Sports in Memphis Whether it’s cheering on the University of Memphis Tigers, catching a Redbirds game downtown or following the touring professionals at the PGA FedEx St. Jude Golf Classic, when it comes to sports, the city of Memphis offers something for everyone. The University of Memphis plays all of its home football games in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, which also plays host to the annual Liberty Bowl game, pitting the Conference USA regular season champion against the Mountain West Conference champion. The Tigers’ basketball games will be played in new FedEx Forum this fall. The Tigers competed before in The Pyramid, which played host to the NCAA Basketball Championship South Region First and Second Rounds in the spring of 2001. In 2000, The Pyramid was the host venue for the NCAA Women’s Mideast Regional Basketball championship. The Lady Tiger basketball and volleyball teams have a definite home-court advantage playing in the Elma Roane Fieldhouse which is located in the center of the university’s main campus. The fieldhouse has recently undergone a renovation that saw the addition of new chairback seating for fans. The Memphis Redbirds are in their fifth season in the 14,320 seat Autozone Park. The Redbirds are the only not-for-profit team in the country. All operating profits are put back into The Memphis Redbirds Baseball Foundation, which funds two youth baseball programs, RBI (Returning Baseball to the Inner City) and STRIPES (Sports Teams Returning In the Public Education System). The Tiger baseball team was fortunate in being able to move a part of its 2004 home baseball games to Autozone Park. In an agreement with Redbirds management, the Tigers were able to play seven events in the AAA park in the spring of 2004. Memphis held six contests at the downtown facility in 2003. Very few college teams play in a facility that is considered the equivalent of most major league parks. This year’s 47th annual FedEx St. Jude Classic continues to be one of the longest, continuous running sporting events in the city’s history. The tournament adopted St. Jude’s Children’s Re-

search Hospital as its beneficiary in 1970. Federal Express Corporation joined the tournament as the sponsor in 1986 and to date the event has generated over $14.6 million towards fighting childhood catastrophic diseases. Past champions of the FedEx St. Jude Golf Classic have included such noted players as David Toms, Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples, Hal Sutton, Tom Kite, Nick Price and Curtis Strange.

PGA TOUR, NBA, Nascar, Professional Tennis, Professional Baseball, Ice Hockey, NCAA and more For race fans, there is Memphis Motorsports Park with it’s four distinctive racing venues. MMP features a ¾-mile paved oval which plays host to a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event in the summer and a NASCAR Busch Series race in the fall. The track’s quarter-mile dragstrip plays host to an NHRA event in October. The park also features a quarter-mile dirt oval as well as a road course. The Kroger St. Jude is one of only nine championship-level tennis tournaments in North America

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and one of only two in the world to be held in a private club. For 27 years, the sport’s brightest stars have come to Memphis and have voted the February tournament among their favorite stops worldwide Players like Pete Sampras give Memphis fans great on the ATP tennis to cheer for at Kroger St. Jude Tour. International. T h e event has brought to Memphis such noted players as P e t e Sampras, Andre Aggassi, Michael Chang and Stephen Edberg. In October of 2001, Memphis became a member of the NBA-family when the Vancouver Grizzlies moved their franchise to The Pyramid. The NBA team plays over 40-games per season in the city and offers citizens a chance to see such noted professional players as Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson and Kevin Garnett. The Grizzlies will move from The Pyramid to the FedEx Forum in the fall of 2004. The new arena

The Memphis Motor Sports Park features the best in racing with a NASCAR Busch Series race in the fall and a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the summer.

The City of Memphis

Elvis Presley’s Graceland is one of the five most visited home tours in America and is the most famous home in America after the White House. In 1991, Graceland was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Over 600,000 visitors tour Graceland each year. Also located downtown is the beautiful Orpheum Theater which serves as a venue for performances by Ballet Memphis, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and traveling Broadway shows as well as the Orpheum Classic Movies series and other concerts. Highlights for 2003-04 at the Orpheum included Broadway hits The Lion King, The Produc-

ers and Rent, and the sold-out Nora Jones concert. The city’s location makes Memphis a major distribution hub with two interstate highways intersecting in the city. Memphis is also home of FedEx, the nation’s largest package carrier which makes Memphis International Airport the world’s busiest cargo airport. Over 500 commercial passenger flights originate from Memphis International each day. Memphis is also a twice daily stop by Amtrak’s City of New Orleans, which runs from Chicago to New Orleans.

Brooks Art Gallery

Elvis’ Home Graceland National Civil Rights Museum Memphis is .... * Memphis is named for its Egyptian sister city on the Nile * The largest city in Tennessee & the 18th largest in the United States * Memphis is centered in the middle of the nation’s population * Memphis is the Pork BBQ Capital of the World * Memphis is the home of The Pyramid, the 3rd largest pyramid in the world * Memphis is ranked by the Travel Industry as one of the top 20 destinations for people to see an athletic event * Memphis is ranked as one of the nation’s top 10 convention centers and locations * Memphis is the nation’s largest spot cottontrading market * Memphis is the hardwood capital of the world * Memphis is the home of the world’s largest cargo airport * Memphis is the 3rd largest rail center in the U.S. * Memphis is the 4th largest inland port in the U.S.

The newly arrived Pandas are a hit with patrons of the Memphis Zoo.

City of Memphis Considered the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock ’n Roll, the city of Memphis’ musical roots run deep. However, music is just a chapter in the history as well as the future of the city located in the heart of MidAmerica. Memphis, named after the capital of ancient Egypt, boasts all the amenities you would expect in a city with over 1,000,000 residents while retaining the charm and down-to-earth feel of a small town. Downtown Memphis is in the midst of a building boom valued at $2.3 billion which is transforming the heart of the city. One of the most visible projects has been the construction of AutoZone Park, the downtown ballpark which is the home of the Memphis Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Triple-A club. The new 14,320-seat stadium includes 1,500 club seats, 48 luxury suites and is located at the corner of Third Street and Union Avenue across from the world-famous Peabody Hotel. Downtown is served by the Main Street Trolley. The trolley system, which first opened in April of 1993, currently consists of the Main Street Line which passes near such Memphis landmarks as Beale Street, the Pinch District, Court Square and the National Civil Rights Museum. The Riverfront Loop includes a station in front of The Pyramid and offers riders a unique vista of the Mississippi River. Memphis musical roots can be traced to band

leader W.C. Handy who wrote the first blues song here in 1909, a campaign theme for Memphis mayor “Boss” Crump called “Boss Crump Blues” and later published as “The Memphis Blues.” The sound soon caught on and blues bands filled the clubs along Beale. Young musicians who have performed along Beale include Muddy Waters, Furry Lewis, Albert King, Bobby “Blue” Bland, and B.B. King. Beale Street has rapidly become the entertainment center of Memphis and visitors and locals alike enjoy the food and music offered in the various nightclubs. From B.B. King’s to the Daisy Theatre, from Silky O’Sullivan’s to the Hard Rock Cafe, from Pat O’Briens to the Rum Boogie Cafe, Beale Street has something to offer for everyone. Where Beale Street meets the Mississippi River is Tom Lee Park, site of the annual Beale Street Music Festival. The weekend-long musical festival is just a part of the month-long Memphis in May International Festival which also includes the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Sunset Symphony. Located just off Beale Street is the Peabody Place Retail and Entertainment Center which opened in 2002. The 300,000 square foot retail complex offers visitors a one-stop-shop for fun and excitement with a unique mix of entertainment, dining and shopping options unlike anything else in the

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region. The complex features a 22-screen movie theater and 3D IMAX as well as several theme restaurants, including Jillian’s, which is a multi-dimensional entertainment venue complete with a bowling alley, billiards, a sports video cafe’, and more than 150 electronic stimulation games. Also located within a block of Beale Street is Gibson Guitar Memphis which includes factory tours and cultural

exhibits. Also on the same property is the Smithsonian’s Rock ’n’ Soul Museum which includes artifacts documenting music’s past. Memphis’ musical roots also includes Stax and Hi-Records as well as Sun Records recording studios. Stax became known for “sweet soul music” through such artists as the MarKeys, Booker T. and the MGs, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave and Isaac Hayes. The Stax Museum reopened on it’s original location at McLamore and Crump in the summer of 2003 and offers visitors a complete history of ‘Soulsville USA”. One of Hi-Records premier artists was Al Green. Sun Records’ most famous recording artist was Elvis Presley and also boasted Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Pickens and Johnny Cash among its recording artists. Riverboats are a common sight along the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis.

Campus Dining

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The University of Memphis offers the student-athlete a wide variety of locations to dine on campus and a very wide selection of foods. Campus dining areas include The Market Place, the Tiger Den and R.T. Cafe. The Market Place, located in the University Center, offers the student-athlete numerous choices and a varied menu. The Market Place contains Chick-fil-A, The Memphis Market, Orville & Wilburs, The Soup Bowl, Pizza, Pizza, Noa & Zens and the Mexican Market. The Memphis Market offers hot entrees and vegetables, while Noa & Zenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s allows you to create your own stir fry meals.

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The Tiger Den, located in Jones Hall, features numerous fast food selections. Included in the Tiger Den are Subway, Taco Bell, Bene Pizza, Create Your Own Pasta, The Southern Cafe, Columbo Yogurt, and Salad & Garden. R.T. Cafe allows you to choose anything from Tiger BBQ to seasonal vegetables, from homecooked meals like your grandmother makes, to hand-tossed pizzas, from deli sandwiches to creative pastas.

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The University of Memphis Carpenter Complex offers single students and student-athletes a chance to live in an apartment or townhouse style accommodation. The coeducational apartment and townhouse complex opened in the spring of 2000 and serves as the home for many of the Tiger athletes. The apartment units can house as many as 328 students, while the townhouses have a capacity of 100. An apartment unit offers private bedrooms for four students, as well as a shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. Each bedroom has a private telephone line, cable TV connection, desk, drawers and closet.

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The townhouse units accommodate five students and offer the same amenities as the apartments. Townhouse units also have a semiprivate patio, and washer/dryer hook ups. The complex also has gated parking, a community center with fireplace, kitchen, TV and ice machine. The air-conditioned units are fully furnished and have oversized beds. Each unit is equipped with refrigerator, range/ oven, dishwasher, disposal, and washer-dryer hookups. Utilities, local telephone and cable services are provided. There is even a community building with laundry facilities.

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The new equipment room at Murphy Complex features individual cubicles for each athlete so that there is no waiting to check out athletic gear.

Graduate Asst. Manager Kevin Weaver Kevin Weaver, who served as a student-manager at the University of Memphis for four years before working a one-year internship with the Miami Dolphins, has received his degree from the U of M and will work as a graduate assistant in the equipment room this fall while working on his masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. Weaver was one of just two student managers selected by the NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dolphins to return after summer camp and work the 2003 season. In addition to his duties with the U of M equipment staff, Weaver has done a stint as a student worker in the Athletic Media Relations office at the University of Memphis.

Senior Manager ASHLEIGH McALPIN

The new equipment room at Murphy Athletic Complex has given managers additional working and storage areas.

Equipment Room The University of Memphis athletic equipment staff is responsible for the care and maintenance of all athletic equipment used by the University of Memphis athletic teams. The equipment staff is charged with the proper fitting of all football equipment to ensure the safety of all of the Tiger players. And now Mark Hohorst with the renovaHead Manager tion of Murphy Athletic Complex, the Memphis equipment room has grown in size and space and offers the equipment staff the ability to clean, catalog, store and dis-

tribute equipment in a much more rapid and efficient manner. The Murphy Athletic Complex equipment room was recently redesigned and reconstructed as part of the $6 million renovation of the Tigers’ south campus training facility for athletics. The Tiger equipment staff is responsible for maintaining uniforms and practice equipment for the Tiger football, baseball, track and soccer teams which use the Murphy Complex for their daily workouts. The new equipment room, which has more than doubled the size of the old room, is equipped with two complete laundry rooms to handle the cleaning of uniforms for the football, baseball, track and soccer teams. The new laundry rooms is located adjacent to the equipment room and has effectively cut the cleaning time in half. The new equipment room was adapted with wall basket units so that each athlete is able to pick up their basket upon arrival at Murphy Complex and does not have to stand in line to check out equipment. The new area was constructed with more than double the amount of work counter tops and cabinets. The athletic equipment staff also has more storage space for the safe keeping of Tiger uniforms and supplies with the construction of two vault-like areas within the room. In addition, storage space on-field was more than tripled in size. The old equipment shed, located south of the main building, was removed to make way for the renovation and a new two-bay equipment storage building was constructed south of the Tiger weightroom. The new building will allow the equipment staff to store on-field equipment such as sleds, golf carts and blocking bags in a more secure and protective area. Head equipment manager Mark Hohorst, who is in his fourth year at The University of Memphis, supervises the Tigers’ sports equipment staff. Hohorst, who came to the Tigers from Arkansas State University, is assisted by one graduate as-

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sistant manager and a staff of 10 student managers. In addition to supervising his student staff,

Hohorst is responsible for ordering the uniforms and equipment for most of the Tiger athletic teams. The athletic equipment staff could be compared to a moving company as the unit is responsible for supplying a squad of over 100 individuals at road games. The equipment staff, with the assistance of Armstrong Relocation, transports all of the equipment, cooling fans, blackboards, film and video equipment, and even John Deere carts to the Tigers’ next road game. The staff leaves a day before the team and has the locker room, stadium and hotel set up prior to the arrival of the team. Working as football managers this fall are Kevin Weaver (graduate assistant), Ashleigh McAlpin, Chris Coggins, Brandon Ross, Ryan McPhail, Kevin Boyd, Keith Robinson, Greg Montgomery, Ben Todd and Chris White.

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The new Tiger training room at Murphy Complex is equipped with a state-of-the-art aquatic rehabilitation pool (right) so that injured athletes can return to the playing field as soon as possible.

The new Tiger training room (left) at Murphy Complex offers the training staff additional space to service the needs of numerous studentathletes at the same time.

Team Physicians

Dr. Barney Freeman Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Fred Azar Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Barry Phillips Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Arthur Franklin Team Physician

Dr. Allen Sills Neurosurgeon

As part of the new renovation at Murphy Complex, doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; examination rooms were added to the training room facility.

Dr. Tom Meriwether Team Physician

Training Room The University of Memphis athletic training staff is second-to-none when it comes to ensuring that U of M student-athletes receive quality care in the areas of athletic injury rehabilitation and preventative care. And now with the new renovation of Murphy Athletic Complex training facility, the Memphis studentEd Cantler athlete can Asst. AD/Support Services be assured of receiving the best medical attention and rehabilitation available. The Murphy Athletic Complex training room has been redesigned and reconstructed as part of the $6 million renovation of south campus. The new training facility, which more than doubles the size of the old training room, contains an

in-ground aquatic rehabilitation pool which allows trainers to work on rehabilitating injuries without having the student-athlete support his/or her own body weight. The new training room also contains new doctor examination rooms, storage areas, and the latest in rehabilitation equipment. The athletic training staff uses a comprehensive approach to the injury care and the wellness of student-athletes by utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment with the latest methods in the care and prevention of injuries. Assistant AD/Support Services Eddie Cantler, who is in his 35th year at The University of Mem-

phis, has been promoted to an administrative position within athletics. He will oversee the Tigers’ sports medicine program. Cantler, who served as the head trainer from 1980-2003, will have three full-time certified athletic trainers, two graduate assistants and 18 student trainers. Assistant athletic trainer Mike Rodrigues is in his third season working with the women’s basketball team and assisting with the football and spring sports programs. Rodrigues has served as an athletic trainer at Mississippi State, and Army and was the head trainer for the Memphis Maniax of the XFL. He has spent two years handling the training needs of Bartlett High School in Memphis, while working for Baptist Hospital’s Sports Medicine Clinic. Jennifer Bricker, who served as a graduate assistant under Cantler, was hired as the trainer for men’s basketball and is now entering her third year in that capacity. She is a 1997 graduate of Anderson University in Indiana and has received her master’s degree from the University of Memphis in exercise and sports science. The athletic training staff is surrounded by many qualified and generous team doctors who are available to the many student-athletes at the University of Memphis. Dr. Barney Freeman, Dr. Fred Azar, and Dr. Barry Phillips of The Campbell Clinic are directly responsible for the orthopedic needs of the Tiger football team, while Dr. Thomas Meriwether and Dr. Arthur Franklin serve as the team physicians. Dr.

MEMPHIS Allen Sills serves as the team’s neurosurgeon. Tiger athletes are fortunate to have the two largest privately owned hospital systems in the world located in Memphis. Baptist Hospital and Methodist Hospital offer the finest in healthcare to area residents and handle the care of Memphis athletes. The athletic training staff is one support group that the athletic teams cannot do without. They are responsible for staffing all practices and games as well as handling the day-to-day rehabilitation of injured or post-surgery student-athletes. The goal of the sports medicine department is not only to care for injuries, but to assist the athletes in preventing the injuries from occurring.

Mike Rodrigues Asst. Trainer

Jennifer Bricker Asst. Trainer

Tigers in the Pros

Ken Irvin Buffalo Bills/ New Orleans Saints/Minnesota Vikings

Michael Stone Arizona Cardinals

Jerome Woods Kansas City Chiefs

Tigers in the Pros Reggie Howard Carolina Panthers & Miami Dolphins

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The University of Memphis has had a long tradition of sending its players to the National Football League as well as other football leagues that are currently active around the world. Numerous professional scouts attend daily practice sessions at Murphy Athletic Complex to evaluate Tiger talent for the NFL. The Tigers have placed 106 players in professional football over the years and have recently gained the title of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defensive Back Uâ&#x20AC;? for the number of secondary players that are currently active in the NFL. Memphis has six defensive backs playing in the NFL, including Ken Irvin (Minnesota), Jerome Woods (Kansas City), Mike McKenzie (Green Bay), Michael Stone (Arizona), Idrees Bashir (Indianapolis), and Reggie Howard (Miami). Memphis has had six first round picks over the years and have had 12 players participate in Super Bowl Championship games. For further information on Tiger professionals including St. Louis Rams All-Pro receiver Isaac Bruce see page 236.

Mike McKenzie Green Bay Packers

Idrees Bashir Indianapolis Colts

Strength & Conditioning

IRON TIGER COMPETITION WINTER 2004 (Testing was completed in April at the conclusion of Winter conditioning & spring football practice) Name Category Bench Squat Clean Vertical Jump 40 Derron Parquet, RB Ultimate Iron Tiger 360 550 420 44" 4.23 DeAngelo Williams, RB Ultimate Iron Tiger 400 515 360 37" 4.20 LaKendus Cole, RB Ultimate Iron Tiger 390 535 315 40.5” 4.31 Tim Goodwell, LB Ultimate Iron Tiger 350 540 350 37.5” 4.49 Robert Douglas, FB Ultimate Iron Tiger 350 540 330 40" 4.63 Derek Clenin, DB Superior Iron Tiger 335 530 275 35.5” 4.56 Cato Mott, OLB Superior Iron Tiger 350 565 320 37" 4.55 Daniel Byram, WR Superior Iron Tiger 330 510 305 39.5" 4.50 Brian Davis, RB Superior Iron Tiger 335 480 265 38” 4.22 Javar Pollard, DB Superior Iron Tiger 330 500 270 39.5" 4.41 Jermaine Chambers, DB Superior Iron Tiger 330 500 310 36.5” 4.67 Quinton McCrary, OLB Superior Iron Tiger 360 510 285 39” 4.58 Tavarious Davis, WR Superior Iron Tiger 305 450 310 38.5” 4.53 Chris Kelley, WR Superior Iron Tiger 315 425 315 38" 4.49 Danny Wimprine, QB Superior Iron Tiger 325 485 377 37" 4.65 Carlton Baker, ILB Superior Iron Tiger 450 480 345 30” 4.62 Cameron Essex, DB Superior Iron Tiger 335 385 250 39.5" 4.43 Marcus West, DE Super Tiger 400 490 325 35" 4.75 Olen Whitely, DB Super Tiger 310 480 300 36” 4.46 Carson Hunter, OLB Super Tiger 395 560 345 29” 4.81 Jamarcus Gaither, RB Super Tiger 305 460 270 34.5” 4.43 Michael Spurlock, ILB Super Tiger 300 480 335 35” 4.65 Lionel Pieh, DB Super Tiger 345 475 370 38.5" NT Maurice Avery, WR Super Tiger 315 475 280 31.5" 4.52 Tristan Thomas, DB Super Tiger 270 390 260 37" 4.50 O.C. Collins, DB Super Tiger 315 350 250 35” 4.56 Kenyun Glover, OG Super Tiger 450 540 355 30.5” 5.03 Shaka Hill, DE Super Tiger 380 490 280 32.5" 4.78 Brandon Stewart, WR Super Tiger 330 485 230 34.5" 4.58 John Doucette, TE Super Tiger 365 550 345 31.5” 4.90 Sam Brewer, DB Iron Tiger 235 440 260 33" 4.41 Patrick Byrne, QB Iron Tiger 250 460 275 34” 4.52 Jason Johnson, OT Iron Tiger 350 470 330 31.5” 5.00 James Corder, OG Iron Tiger 425 485 380 28.5” 5.26 Blake Butler, OT Iron Tiger 385 470 335 29.5” 5.12 Tavares Gideon, WR Iron Tiger 340 330 240 36.5” 4.61 David Davis, OT Iron Tiger 360 500 320 33.5” 5.09 David McNair, DE Iron Tiger 390 475 325 30.5” 4.79 Mike Snyder, ILB Iron Tiger 325 470 350 30” 4.79 Tim Myers, WR Iron Tiger 275 350 215 38” 4.71 Jared Bidne, DS Iron Tiger 430 410 340 31.5” 5.18 Albert Means, DT Iron Tiger 440 485 335 27.5” 5.25 Charles Davis, ILB Iron Tiger 375 445 280 32.5” 5.04 Jamaal Rufus, DB Iron Tiger 285 385 245 32.5” 4.61 Gene Frederic, C Iron Tiger 340 485 340 28” 5.20

Lee Yer ty Assistant Coach

Josh Medler Intern

Ken Roach Volunteer Assistant Coach

Strength & Conditioning The Tiger Strength and Conditioning facility, which is located next to the newly remodeled indoor turf room in the south campus' Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex, opened in January 1993 and serves each of the University's intercollegiate sports programs. Under the direction of head strength and conditioning coach Mike Stark, assistant coach Lee Yerty, and several graduate assistants, all of the Tiger athletic teams, exMike Stark cept men’s Head Strength Coach a n d women’s basketball and the Tiger tennis teams, work on improving their physical conditioning at the Murphy Athletic Complex. Other teams train at the Larry O. Finch Center on the U of M’s main campus. Stark, a former Tiger football player, has worked with numerous professional football players, including the Phoenix Cardinal’s Marcus Bell and Michael Stone, Indianapolis Colt’s safety Idrees Bashir and St. Louis Rams All-Pro receiver Isaac Bruce. The 10,500-square foot varsity weightroom is equipped with rugged, versatile hardware so that groups of up to 75 student-athletes can train concurrently with optimal effectiveness and efficiency. Workouts are designed and supervised by one of the Strength and Conditioning staff’s certified specialists, and each student-athlete's individual progress is projected via computerized database. The Tiger Power philosophy couples functional, multi-joint movements with fundamental principles: exercise techniques are simplified and performed on an alternating heavy/explosive basis in order to maximize training effects while minimizing teaching and training time (as well as fatigue). Performance based fitness and work quality are the bottom line objectives. The weightroom's equipment upgrade plan reflects this philosophy and includes: 10 self-contained Olympic platforms and power racks; a plyometric/ medicine ball area; a complete dumbbell line; and a

variety of hip sleds, glute/ham stations, cable sta- tern in the weightroom. Medler graduated from tions and other supplemental pieces allowing stu- Hanover College in 2002 with a degree in socioldent-athletes to perform an unlimited variety of exer- ogy. He was a four-year starter at defensive end cises and movements. The modern and spacious while at Hanover. For the last two years, the Indiafacility is also equipped with dressing/rest rooms; is napolis native was an assistant football coach as well naturally illuminated; and is maintained at a constant as the strength and conditioning coach at Anderson 70-74 degrees. University. In planning the long range Tiger Power programs, student-athletes are assigned to respective developmental levels based on individual ability and training hisMike Stark works on the tory. For exfitness needs of Tiger ample, newcomers bestudent-athletes on a daily gin with an basis. extensive volume of "foundational" or generalized movements; and progress toward more intensive and specialized exercises with each successive phase. The actual workout menu may remain fairly constant The Tiger Weight Room, which was opened in 1993, is one of the finest facilities in the Mid-South. The Tiger Weightroom, which was opened in 1993, is one of the finest facilities in the Mid-South. the spacious Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex, the Weight Room has over 10,500 over a student- Located Located on on the west side of the spacious Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex, the weightroom has square feet of space and can handle a group of 70 student-athletes at a time. athlete's four or over 10,500 square feet and can handle groups of 75 student-athletes at a time. five year sport career; however, broad variations in workload combine the program's simplicity with a measure of sophistication. This year Josh Medler will join Stark and Yerty as an in-

The Murphy Complex

The renovation of Murphy Complex included numerous new areas for team use. The 25,000 square foot addition houses a new locker room for the football team. It also includes a theatre-style football team meeting room, offensive and defensive meeting rooms and individual meeting rooms for position coaches. A new training room has been constructed which has examination rooms for team doctors, rehabilitation and taping areas and an in-ground, aquatic pool for rehabilitating injuries.

Player Lounge

A new equipment room was constructed with an additional laundry room to ease the burden of taking care of the equipment needs of the football, track, baseball and soccer teams. Additional locker rooms have been added for the football staff, the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team and for visiting teams competing at the track and baseball facilities. A media interview room, video room and storage rooms are also a part of the renovation project. The crown jewel of the Murphy Complex will be a Hall of Fame area which will highlight the careers of former Tiger athletes and will offer the athletic department a facility to host banquets and other functions pertaining to athletics.

Locker Room Football Meeting Rooms Tiger Strength Den

Indoor Practice Facility

Murphy Athletic Complex The University of Memphis Murphy Athletic Complex is located approximately one mile south of the institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main campus and serves as the home and training facility for most of the Tiger athletic teams. Opened in 1971, the Murphy Complex was the first of its kind in the Southeast and offered the Tiger football team the ability to practice outdoors on four 100-yard grass fields. If weather conditions were less than favorable, the team could move indoors to the turfroom and workouts could continue no matter the weather. Mur r a y Ar mstr ong Facilities Coordinator

A spacious locker room for the football team included such amenities as steam and sauna rooms as well as in-house television and stereo systems. Large equipment rooms, training rooms and weightrooms were available for all Tiger teams that worked out at Murphy Complex. Now the Murphy Complex has undergone some major changes and renovations. A $6 million facelift has been completed at Murphy Complex and it gives Tiger athletes a state-of-the-art training facility.

The renovation of the Billy J. Murphy Training Facility was completed in the spring of 2003 and the Tiger football team moved into the spacious complex in time for spring practice.

The Liberty Bowl

HOMECOMING RESULTS 1926: 1929: 1932: 1933: 1934: 1935: 1937: 1938: 1939: 1940: 1941: 1942: 1947: 1948: 1949: 1950: 1951: 1952: 1953: 1954: 1955: 1956: 1957: 1958: 1959: 1960: 1961: 1962: 1963: 1964: 1965: 1966: 1967: 1968: 1969: 1970: 1971: 1972: 1973: 1974: 1975: 1976: 1977: 1978: 1979: 1980: 1981: 1982: 1983: 1984: 1985: 1986: 1987: 1988: 1989: 1990: 1991: 1992: 1993: 1994: 1995: 1996: 1997: 1998: 1999: 2000: 2001: 2002: 2003:

Middle Tennessee 27, Memphis 0 Memphis 0, Delta State 0 Memphis 6, Tennessee JC 0 Western Kentucky 19, Memphis 0 Memphis 18, Middle Tennessee 0 Union University 33, Memphis 0 Tennessee Tech 14, Memphis 13 Memphis 20, Troy State 6 Western Kentucky 12, Memphis 0 Memphis 26, Louisiana College 13 Memphis 23, Delta State 7 Union University 39, Memphis 0 Memphis 40, Austin Peay 0 Memphis 21, Union University 0 Memphis 21, Kansas State 14 Memphis 20, Southwestern Louisiana 0 Memphis 38, Western Kentucky 0 Memphis 29, Louisville 25 Arkansas State 20, Memphis 0 Memphis 26, Arkansas State 7 Memphis 20, Tennessee Tech 12 Memphis 42, Western Kentucky 0 Southern Mississippi 14, Memphis 6 The Citadel 28, Memphis 26 Memphis 16, Florida State 6 Memphis 42, Hardin-Simmons 7 Memphis 35, Abilene Christian 0 Memphis 8, Southern Mississippi 6 Memphis 9, South Carolina 0 Memphis 34, Louisville 0 Memphis 33, Mississippi State 13 Memphis 6, Tulsa 0 Florida State 26, Memphis 7 Memphis 29, Southern Mississippi 7 Memphis 42, Tulsa 24 Memphis 16, Florida State 12 Houston 35, Memphis 7 Memphis 38, Utah State 29 Southern Mississippi 13, Memphis 10 Memphis 42, Florida State 14 Southern Mississippi 21, Memphis 7 Memphis 28, Auburn 27 Louisville 14, Memphis 13 Memphis 35, Vanderbilt 14 Memphis 10, Louisville 6 Vanderbilt 14, Memphis 10 Southern Mississippi 10, Memphis 0 Cincinnati 16, Memphis 7 Southern Mississippi 27, Memphis 20 Memphis 20, Southwestern Louisiana 7 Memphis 38, Tulane 21 Mississippi State 34, Memphis 17 Memphis 45, Tulane 36 Memphis 31, Mississippi State 10 Memphis 13, Vanderbilt 10 Memphis 20, Southwestern Louisiana 6 Tulsa 33, Memphis 28 Memphis 34, Cincinnati 14 Tulsa 23, Memphis 19 Memphis 26, Cincinnati 3 Mississippi 34, Memphis 3 Memphis 18, Cincinnati 16 Memphis 24, Houston 3 Memphis 35, Arkansas State 19 Louisville 32, Memphis 31 Houston 33, Memphis 30 (3OT) UAB 17, Memphis 14 Houston 26, Memphis 21 UAB 24, Memphis 10

WON 41, LOST 27, TIED 1

LIBERTY BOWL RECORDS Best Record: 5-1-0 (1967, 1969) Worst Record: 0-5-0 (1981) Most Points Scored: Memphis - 69 vs Louisville, 1969; Opponent - 55, Tennessee, 1969 Highest Combined Score: 88 pts., 69-19 win against Louisville, 1969 Lowest Combined Score: 3 pts., 3-0 loss to Ole Miss, 1999 Longest Run from Scrimmage: Memphis - 92 yards by Herb Covington vs Cincinnati, 1966; Opponent - 84 yards by Mickey Collins, Wichita State, 1978 Longest Pass Completion: Memphis - 94 yards by Lloyd Patterson to Earnest Gray vs Houston, 1978; Opponent 80 yards by John Bond to Danny Knight, Mississippi State, 1982 Longest Interception Return: Memphis - 91 yards by Bob Orians vs Southern Miss, 1977; Opponent - 99 yards by Izell McGill, Mississippi State, 1996 (intercepted fumble) Longest Kickoff Return: Memphis - 98 yards by Jerry Harris vs Southern Miss, 1983; Opponent - 100 yards by Maurice Nelson, Tulane, 1985 Longest Punt Return: Memphis - 94 yards by Keith Wright vs Louisville, 1975; Opponent - 85 yards by Morris Letcher, East Carolina, 1992 Longest Field Goal: Memphis - 51 yards by Joe Allison vs Mississippi State, 1992; Opponent - Franco Grilla 50 yards, Central Florida, 1990 Most Yards Rushing by an Individual: Memphis - 260 yards by Paul Gowen vs Tulsa, 1969; Opponent - 206 yards by Ethan Horton, North Carolina, 1984 Most Yards Rushing by a Team: Memphis - 507 vs Tulsa, 1969; Opponent - 430, Houston, 1968 Fewest Yards Rushing by a Team: Memphis - minus 13 yards vs Texas A&M, 1979; Opponent - minus 4 yards, Mississippi, 1993 Most Yards Passing by an Individual: Memphis - 355, Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss, 2003; Opponent - 370 yards by T.J. Rubley, Tulsa, 1991 Most Yards Passing by a Team: Memphis - 390 vs Tennessee Tech, 2003; Opponent - 371 yards, Tulsa, 1991 Fewest Yards Passing by a Team: Memphis - 6 yards vs Southern Miss, 1966; Opponent - 14, Southern Miss, 1981 Most Passing Attempts by an Individual: Memphis 51 by Danny Wimprine vs USF, 2003; Opponent - 61 by Marquel Blackwell, South Florida, 2001 Most Passing Attempts by a Team: Memphis - 51 vs USF, 2003; Opponent - 62 by South Florida, 2001 Most Pass Completions by an Individual: Memphis 32 by Danny Wimprine vs UAB, 2003; Opponent - 35 by Marcus Crandell, East Carolina, 1994 Most Pass Completions by a Team: Memphis - 32 vs UAB, 2003; Opponent - 36 by East Carolina, 1994 Most Pass Receptions by an Individual: Memphis - 13 by Maurice Avery vs UAB, 2003; Opponent - 14, Chris Penn, Tulsa, 1993 Most Yds on Pass Recept. by an Individual: Memphis - 186 by Bob Sherlag vs Mississippi State, 1965; Opponent - 184, Chris Penn, Tulsa, 1993 Most Total Offense by an Individual: Memphis - 376 by Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss, 2003; Opponent - 368 by Marcus Crandell, East Carolina, 1994 Most Total Offense by a Team: Memphis - 659 yards vs Louisville, 1969; Opponent - 572 yards by Cincinnati, 2001 Most Combined Total Offense by Two Teams in a Game: 1012 yards, Memphis vs Cincinnati, 2001 Most Touchdowns by a Team in a Game: Memphis - 10 vs Louisville, 1969; Opponent - 8, Tennessee, 1969 Most Points Scored by an Individual: Memphis - 18 by seven players (most recent DeAngelo Williams vs Ole

Miss & Tennessee Tech, 2003); Opponent - 24 by Michael Haddix, Mississippi State, 1982, and James Jones, Mississippi State, 1978 Most Rushing Touchdowns by an Individual: Memphis - 3 by five players (most recent Gerard Arnold vs Arkansas State, 1997); Opponent - 4, Michael Haddix, Mississippi State, 1982, and James Jones, Mississippi State, 1978 Most Rushing Touchdowns by a Team: Memphis - 7 vs North Texas State, 1971; Opponent - 6 by Tennessee, 1969, and Texas A&M, 1978 Most Touchdown Passes by an Individual: Memphis 5 by Danny Wimprine vs Murray State, 2002; Opponent 4 by Mike Shula, Ala., 1985, Jason McKinley, Hou., 2000 & Eli Manning, Ole Miss, 2003 Most Touchdown Passes by a Team: Memphis - 5 vs Louisville, 1969 & Murray State, 2002; Opponent - 4 by Alabama, 1985; Houston, 2000 & Ole Miss 2003 Most Touchdown Receptions by an Individual: Memphis - 3 by four players (most recent Russell Copeland vs Tennessee, 1992); Opponent - 3 by Alama Matthews, Vanderbilt, 1982 Most Field Goals Made by an Individual: Memphis - 4 by Rusty Bennett vs North Texas State, 1977; Opponent 4 by Jim Becksvoort, Tennessee, 1992 Most Points Kicking by an Individual: Memphis - 14 by Stephen Gostkowski vs Ole Miss, 2003; Opponent - 14 by Jim Becksvoort, Tennessee, 1992 Most Interceptions by an Individual: Memphis - 3 by Keith Simpson vs North Texas State, 1977, and Olie Cordell vs Mississippi State, 1965; Opponent - 3 by Chris Donnelly, Vanderbilt, 1989 & J.R. Reed, USF, 2003 Most Interceptions by a Team: Memphis - 6 vs Tulsa, 1972; Opponent - 5 by three teams (most recent Miss State, 2002) Most Interception Return Yardage by an Individual: Memphis - 95 yards by Marty Hammock vs Southern Miss, 1973; Opponent - 124 yards by Shawn Ferguson, Cincinnati, 1998 (two interceptions) Most Punts by an Individual: Memphis - 13 by Hugh Owens vs Texas A&M, 1979 Most Punt Returns by an Individual: Memphis - 6 by Russell Copeland vs Cincinnati, 1992; Opponent - 8 by Willie Gault, Tennessee, 1981 Most Punt Returns by a Team: Memphis - 8 vs Quantico, 1968; Opponent - 13 by Texas A&M, 1979 Most Punt Return Yardage: Memphis - 133 by David Berrong vs Wichita State, 1968; Opponent - 123 by Morris Letcher, East Carolina, 1992

MILESTONE VICTORIES Win 1st 50th 100th 150th 200th 225th 250th 275th 300th 325th 350th 375th 400th

Opponent Bolton Agricultural Cumberland College Livingston State Murray State Southern Miss Houston Wichita State Florida State Louisville Alabama Tulane Cincinnati Louisville

Year 1912 1929 1941 1954 1963 1966 1970 1974 1978 1987 1992 1998 2003

Score 13-0 12-6 38-0 34-6 28-7 14-13 51-6 47-14 29-22 13-10 62-20 41-24 37-7

Liberty Bowl Stadium STADIUM FACTS Capacity .......................................................... 62,380 Surface ............................................... Natural Grass Location .................................. 335 South Hollywood First Game ........................................ Sept. 18, 1965 Opponent ................................................. Mississippi Score .............................. Ole Miss 34, Memphis 14 All-Time Home Record ............................ 122-103-7 West's Home Record ..................................... 12-7-0 Current Home Win Streak .......................... 0 games Most Points Scored ........................ 69 vs Louisville Most Points by Opponent ............................. 55, UT Host to annual AutoZone/Liberty Bowl Classic

TOP TEN CROWDS YEAR 1996 1991 1992 1987 2000 1989 1999 1988 1981 1979 1976

OPPONENT Tennessee Mississippi Tennessee Mississippi Tennessee Mississippi Mississippi Tennessee Mississippi Mississippi Tennessee

ATTEN. 65,885 65,483 65,234 64,187 63,121 59,795 57,523 55,173 53,170 53,166 52,341

The largest crowd Memphis has ever played in front of was 107,261 when the Tigers fell to Tennessee in Knoxville during the '99 season.

The University of Memphis football program is very fortunate to have one of the finest football facilities in the nation in which to play its home football games. Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, “built by the citizens of Memphis”, is a memorial to the veterans of World War I, World War II and the Korean War. The renovated 62,380-seat facility, built in 1965 at a cost of $3.7 million by the city of Memphis and renovated in 1987 for $19.5 million, is operated by the Memphis Park Commission. The Tigers inaugurated the stadium in the fall of 1965 and in 39 years, have compiled a 122-103-7 record in the Liberty Bowl. The stadium features a “prescription turf” playing surface, spacious locker rooms and a four-level press box, which features a stadium club for VIPs. In December of 1983, city of Memphis officials named the playing surface Rex Dockery Field in honor of the late Tiger coach, who was killed in a plane crash. In the spring of 1984, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Memphis added a new scoreboard and sound system to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium/Rex Dockery Field. The computer operated scoreboard is 100-feet long and stands 23-feet high. It has a 16'

x 32' message center and is the largest scoreboard in the Mid-South. Included in the 1987 stadium renovation are new sky-suites, located on the east side of the stadium, approximately 12,000 new seats, a new stadium club, new lighting system, the new playing surface, a new handicap seating area and numerous concession stands and restroom facilities for the new sections. In 1999, the city of Memphis and Jumbotron entered into an agreement which placed a new scoreboard system in the stadium. The stadium, which is the home of the annual AutoZone/Liberty Bowl game each December, played host to the Tennessee-Kentucky High School All-Star game in 1994. The largest crowd to witness a Memphis home football game at the Liberty Bowl was the recordsetting 65,885 who attended the Tigers' stunning upset of No. 6 ranked Tennessee in 1996. The Tigers defeated the Vols, 21-17, before a regionally televised audience on CBS-TV. The entire nation, however, saw Memphis' game-winning drive when CBS carried the final five minutes nationally. The Liberty Bowl has also hosted concerts ranging from the Rolling Stones to the Billy Graham Crusade for Christ and numerous Truck and Tractor competitions.

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ALL-TIME ATTENDANCE AVG RECORD

YEAR G ATT 1965 5 156,389 1966 5 130,524 1967 6 148,934 1968 5 155,379 1969 6 166,902 1970 6 142,187 1971 8 173,449 1972 7 194,222 1973 6 159,081 1974 6 174,172 1975 6 144,453 1976 7 281,966 1977 7 198,686 1978 6 158,696 1979 6 168,200 1980 6 143,105 1981 5 158,203 1982 6 102,003 1983 5 183,671 1984 6 235,269 1985 6 221,477 1986 4 110,932 1987 6 206,848 1988 6 178,767 1989 6 201,378 1990 6 157,346 1991 6 191,896 1992 6 224,449 1993 5 126,342 1994 6 149,943 1995 5 99,629 1996 6 214,511 1997 6 121,340 1998 6 140,871 1999 6 185,044 2000 6 190,055 2001 6 154,334 2002 6 175,542 2003 7 **284,352 TOT 226 6,394,150

31,277 3-2-0 26,104 4-1-0 24,822 5-1-0 31,075 3-2-0 27,438 5-1-0 23,698 4-2-0 21,681 3-5-0 27,746 4-3-0 26,513 4-2-0 29,028 4-2-0 24,075 3-3-0 *40,280 5-2-0 28,383 5-2-0 26,449 3-3-0 28,033 3-3-0 23,850 2-4-0 31,640 0-5-0 17,000 1-5-0 *36,734 2-2-1 39,212 4-1-1 36,913 1-3-2 27,733 0-4-0 34,475 4-1-1 29,795 5-1-1 33,563 1-5-0 26,224 3-2-1 31,982 3-3-0 37,408 4-2-0 25,268 3-2-0 24,991 4-2-0 19,926 2-3-0 *35,752 3-3-0 20,223 4-2-0 23,478 2-4-0 30,841 2-4-0 31,676 2-4-0 25,722 4-2-0 29,257 3-3-0 40,622 5-2-0 28,293 122-103-7

**Largest single season attendance total in school history. * Led nation in increased attendance.

Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium/Rex Dockery Field, which hosts the annual Liberty Bowl game, has been home to the Tiger football team since 1965.

TheLifeSkil sProgram Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams (left) signs autographs for University of Memphis fans outside Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium prior to the playing of the Blue-Gray Spring Game.

Baseball team members help distribute athletic information to fans at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium during a Tiger home game. Standing left to right are Billy Edwards, Joe Crass, Kevin House, Wade Rainey, Daniel Adams and Jarrett Grube. Seated is Michael Novarese.

Former football teammates Jeff Cameron (left) and Scott Scherer load food collected during the fall Can from Every Fan food drive.

Memphis student-athletes help set up to feed the needy on Thanksgiving Day in Memphis.

Tiger student-athletes Jeff Cameron (football), standing left and rifle team member Bobby LeBlanc, standing right along with Wendy Ragle (womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s track), seated left and Nan Kimbrell (volleyball), were named Student Athletic Advisory Council All-Stars for 2002-03.

Life Skills Program

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One of the newer programs designed to benefit student-athletes at The University of Memphis is the Life Skills program which is under the direction of former Tiger track athlete Trece Hayslett. The Life Skills program assists the student-athlete in areas pertaining to social skills, resume writing and job interviews, community relations, campus life and peer pressure.

Trece Hayslett Director

The Student-Athlete Committee, a student-advisory board for the Life Skills Program, has sponsored a wide variety of events such as a student-athlete picnic to open the school year, and community involvement projects like working with Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tiger Tots, Feed the Needy and many more.

Memphis student-athletes join â&#x20AC;&#x153;Habitat-for-Humanityâ&#x20AC;? to build homes for those less fortunate (top) and help gather A-CanFrom-Every-Fan during a Tiger football game to generate food for the Salvation Army.

Former Tiger tight end Jeff Cameron writes a letter to a Memphis Tiger Club member to thank them for their support of UM athletics. Cameron received his degree in May of 2002.

TheAthleticAcademicCenter

The Athletic Academic Center moved into its new home in the recently renovated Wilder Tower during the fall of 2003. Tiger athletes now have two spacious floors to work with academic counselors.

TIGER ACADEMIC 30 (FALL 2003) (3.5 AND ABOVE)

NAME RUSTY CLAYTON BRANDON STEWART JOHN PATTERSON CHRIS KELLEY RYAN IVEY

GPA 4.00 3.97 3.96 3.83 3.83

TIGER 3.0 CLUB (2003-04) (3.0 AND ABOVE) DANIEL BYRAM PATRICK BYRNE RUSTY CLAYTON DEREK CLENIN CHASE CRAWFORD ISAAC DANIEL JAMARCUS GAITHER LANE GARCIA TAVARES GIDEON KENYUN GLOVER STEPHEN GOSTKOWSKI CARSON HUNTER SHAKA HILL ABRAHAM HOLLOWAY RYAN IVEY CHRIS KELLEY KHALID KHOWAJA QUNITON MCCRARY JOHN PATTERSON JAMAAL RUFUS ANDY SMITH MIKE SNYDER MICHAEL SPURLOCK BRANDON STEWART COOT TERRY MARCUS WEST

Academic Staff

2003-04 FOOTBALL GRADUATES

Nicole

Green

Assistant Director

Maria

Tyson

Academic Counselor

Bridget

VanLandeghem

Becky

Kolenbrander

Academic Counselor

Dorothy

Waqa

Damuni

Academic Counselor

Gillard

Office Coordinator

ERIC ANDERSON JASON BROWN SHAKORR BRYANT JONATHAN CREWS TAVARIOUS DAVIS MATT GEHRKE JOE GERDA ANDREW HARDEN DERRICK HARMON DANNY HAYNES SHAKA HILL TREVECO LUCAS WILL HYDEN DONALD MARSHALL CHANCE NESBITT COOT TERRY DOUG WHITTAKER

The Academic Center The University of Memphis’ Center for Athletic Academic Services (CAAS) is dedicated to the academic and personal development of all Tiger student-athletes. Their mission is to provide support services to ensure that U of M student-athletes sucDr. Joseph Luckey, Director ceed in the classroom and obtain undergraduate degrees. The services include orientation programs, tutoring, mentoring, academic counseling, study hall and academic advising. In March 2002, vast improvements began to take place in the CAAS. At that time, Dr. Joe Luckey, took over the staff after spending the previous 10 years at Austin Peay State University. Dr. Luckey, who was nationally recognized for his outstanding leadership in 1999, came to Memphis with a vision. In just one year, Dr. Luckey recruited five new staff members, instituted new academic programs, designed and inspired two special sections of ACAD 1100 for student-athletes and transitioned his office from the basement of the Elma Roane Fieldhouse to the newlyrenovated Wilder Tower. Dr. Luckey heads a staff of six which includes assistant director Nicole Green, counselors Becky Kolenbrander, Bridget VanLandeghem, Maria Tyson and J. Waga Dumni and office coordinator Dorothy Gillard. In addition to the full-time staff, the CAAS utilizes 20-30 tutors, graduate assistants and student workers. CAAS has a unique responsibility as it provides academic services to all student-athletes and files all necessary paperwork for NCAA academic compliance. Green, who was hired May 2003, was brought in specifically to handle NCAA, conference and institutional compliance matters associated with prospective and current student-athletes. The four counselors are as-

signed to specific sports, working with those student-athletes and coaching staffs. Dr. Luckey has continued to challenge the Center’s staff, the coaching staffs and the student-athletes to collaboratively enhance the academic performance of U of M student-athletes. The Center made progress in that regard in the fall with the student-athlete GPAs averaging 2.73, and with seven teams earning GPAs of 3.0 or higher. All in all, 109 student-athletes earned GPAs of 3.0 or higher in the fall. Among that group, 53 were included on the U of M Deans’ List for achieving GPAs of 3.5 or better. “WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT THE STUDENT-ATHLETE AND ENSURE THAT THEY ARE AS SUCCESSFUL IN THE CLASSROOM AS THEY ARE IN COMPETITION.”

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dent-athletes can be included in the course. Students who participated in the class earned an average of 15.2 credit hours, and an average GPA of 3.25. Three academic organizations are sponsored by the CAAS as a means of honoring the top student-athletes at The U of M. The Tiger 3.0 Club recognizes student-athletes who earn grade point averages of 3.0 during the fall/spring semesters, while the Tiger Academic Thirty is dedicated to the 30 student-athletes with the best grade point average on each team, and then the next best group of athletes, totaling 30 athletes. The final honor, the TEAM GPA Award, is presented to the male and female team with the best grade point average for the semester. With a qualified and dedicated staff in place, and a new spacious work area dedicated entirely to all Tiger student-athletes, Dr. Luckey expects graduation rates to climb, and well-rounded student-athletes to emerge upon graduation.

The CAAS received a new home during the summer of 2003 with the completion of the Wilder Tower. In addition to the CAAS, the Wilder Tower will house the offices of admissions, the bursar, financial aid, the registrar, student development and academic advising. A total of 8,000 square feet, encompassing the entire sixth and seventh floors of the tower, have been designated for the CAAS. The area will support 31 student computer stations, 17 offices and numerous study tables. Inspired by Dr. Luckey, two special sections of ACAD 1100, Introduction to the University, were offered to student-athletes only. The class was so well received that a third section was ofTiger defensive end Shakorr Bryant (left), offensive guard Eric Anderson, defensive fered in 2003 so that back Jason Brown and offensive tackle Doug Whittaker are but four of the football all freshman stuplayers who received their degrees during the 2003 school year.

TheUniversity

The clock and bell tower, which are part of the V. Lane Rawlins University Services Court Building, are located in the center of the Memphis campus.

Wilder Tower

Time Circle

TheUniversity

FedEx Institute of Technology

Michael D. Rose Theatre Lecture Hall

The University of Memphis campus has undergone a transformation over the past 36 months. Several new buildings now offer students more and varied opportunities for the future.

Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management

Student Plaza

TheUniversity

The Student Plaza was dedicated in the Spring of 2003.

ing from molecular biology and biomedical engineering to accountancy, nursing, law, art history and urban journals.

 The University of Memphis awards more than 100 doctoral degrees each year in 21 disciplines. In addition, the University offers master's degree programs in 46 subject areas.  The University's Ned R. McWherter Library, provides one of the most electronically up-to-date information repositories within hundreds of miles. Students are able to tap into information stored in libraries around the world. Library collections contain more than 13 million items, which include monographs, periodical volumes, federal and state documents, maps and manuscripts. Holdings include nearly 3.1 million microformat materials and more than a million bound volumes.

University Facts President: Dr. Shirley C. Raines

Founded: 1912 as West Tennessee State Normal School

Campus: 1,160 acres at four sites with more than 100 buildings

Enrollment: Approximately 20,000

Accreditation: Commission on College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All accreditable programs are accredited.

Divisions:

 The University of Memphis School of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is not only one of the nation's leading institutions of graduate education in the field, but also plays an important role in treating speech and language disorders in the Memphis community.  An award from the U.S. Department of Education to the University of Memphis and Southern Illinois University led to the establishment of a joint Center for International Business Education and Research, one of only 18 such centers in the United States.  Students at the University of Memphis come from almost every state and more than 96 foreign countries.  Biomedical engineers in the University's Herff College of Engineering are engaged in research that may lead to the discovery of new materials that can be used to replace diseased or damaged human blood vessels. The U of M provides state-of-the-art computing facilities for students and faculty use, including two Tiger LAN labs that never close. A total of 24 labs with more than 600 PC and Macintosh workstations and seven "smart" classrooms complement the teaching and research activities of the University.

College of Arts and Sciences, Fogelman College of Business and Economics, College of Communication and Fine Arts, College of Education, Herff College of Engineering, Loewenberg School of Nursing, University College, Graduate School, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, School of Audiology and Speech-Language PatholThe ultra modern Ned R. McWherter Library houses more than one million books and ogy. is fully computerized.

Worth Noting  The University of Memphis has five Centers of Excellence dedicated to scholarship and research in education, Egyptian art and archaeology, psychology, earthquake science and speech and hearing.

 The University has 25 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other single campus in the state. The Chairs of Excellence are occupied by leading scholars in fields rang-

Notable Alumni Martin S. Belz (B.B.A, 1972) President of Belz Enterprises Isaac Bruce (1997) All-Pro player for NFL’s St. Louis Rams Keith Butler (B.S., 1989) Linebacker Coach for NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers Dixie Carter (B.S., 1963) Television and stage actress Kellye Cash (1987) Miss America, 1987 Robert N. Clement (M.B.A., 1968) U.S. Congressman from Tennessee Eric Jerome Dickey (B.S.E.T, 1983) National best-selling author Bernice B. Donald (B.A., 1974, J.D., 1979) Judge, Federal District Court William B. Dunavant Jr. (B.S., 1954) Chairman of Dunavant Enterprises John Dye (B.F.A, 1996) Star of CBS Television's "Touched by an Angel" Linda Thompson Foster (B.B.A., 1973) Miss Tennessee 1971 & television performer Anfernee Hardaway (1993) Player for NBA's New York Knicks Dr. W.W. Herenton (M.A., 1966) Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee Dean Jernigan Chairman/CEO of Storage USA John S. Lang (B.S., 1964) writer, Scripps-Howard News Service Bill (B.Ed., 1974) and Nancy Walton Laurie (B.B.A., 1973) owner of NHL’s St. Louis Blues Craig Leake (B.S., 1966, M.A., 1969) Former Producer for CBS News Holly K. Lillard (B.S.M.E., 1979, J.D.,1982) Judge, Tennessee Court of Appeals R. Brad Martin (B.A., 1976) Chairman of the Board/CEO, Sak's Inc. Vickie Roman Palmer (M.B.A., 1980) Vice Pres. & Treas., Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Elliot Perry (B.B.A., 1991) Former player for NBA’s Phoenix Suns Ann L. Pugh (J.D., 1975) Judge, Shelby County General Sessions Court Michael Mickey Robinson (B.B.A..1968) President/CEO of Footstar, Inc. William Sanderson (B.B.A.,1968,JD,1971) Movie and television actor Lynda Mead Shea (M.A., 1968) Miss America, 1960 Ronald A. Terry (B.S., 1952) Retired Chairman of First Tennessee National Corporation Charles C. Thompson II (B.S., 1964) Author and producer for CBS News Fred Thompson (B.S., 1964) Former U.S. Senator from Tennessee & Actor Pat Kerr Tigrett (B.F.A., 1963) International fashion designer DeJuan Wagner (2002-03) Player for NBA’s Cleveland Cavalier Tamika Whitmore (1999) Player for WNBA’s New York Liberty Lorenzen Wright (1996) Player for NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies Dr. Albert C. Yates (B.S., 1965) President, Colorado State University

University of Memphis The University of Memphis began as a small state teacher's college. Today, the U of M is a major center for learning and research. The University of Memphis' roots date back to 1912, when radio was young, motion pictures were silent and William Howard Taft was in the White House. Named West Tennessee State Normal School, the institution's main purpose was to educate secondary-school teachers. It became West Tennessee State Teachers College in 1925. Answering the need for a comprehensive school in the Mid-South, WTSTC expanded its curriculum. In 1941, the school's name changed to Memphis State College and in 1957, the college received university status and became Memphis State University. On July 1, 1994, the name was changed to the University of Memphis. The U of M now has approximately 20,000 students and a campus of 1,160 acres on four different sites. The main campus lies in the center of a wide spread metropolis and combines the convenience of a large city with the atmosphere of a residential neighborhood. South Campus, which was once a veteran's hospital, is home to the Billy J. Murphy Sports Complex and student family housing. Stu-

The University of Memphis has the highest academic entrance requirements of any public fouryear institution in the state of Tennessee or the MidSouth. dents and faculty members can conduct environmental research at the Edward J. Meeman Biological Field Station, which encompasses more than 600 acres of forest, wetlands and fields some 25 miles from the campus. The University is guided by the principles of academic integrity, sound management and equal opportunity. With instruction, service and research as interdependent goals, the University commits its resources to the social, cultural and economic welfare of the region through partnerships with public and private organizations. The University of Memphis is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, first professional, master's, educational specialist's and doc-

The University of Memphis has the highest academic entrance requirements of any public four-year institution in the state of Tennessee or the Mid-South.

toral degrees. The University of Memphis offers bachelor's degrees in 50 majors and 70 concentrations; master's degrees in 46 subjects and doctoral degrees in 21 disciplines; one specialist degree and one professional degree. The University is composed of six colleges, the Graduate School, the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, the Loewenberg School of Nursing, and the School of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The colleges are: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the Fogelman College of Business and Economics, the College of Education, the Herff College of Engineering and the University College. Reflecting its commitment to high-quality teaching and national prominence in research, the University of Memphis has five Centers of Excellence and 25 Chairs of Excellence. The University has a full-time faculty of over 850. While the University's commitment to education remains its primary focus, the campus also offers a variety of organizations, clubs, honor societies and special-interest and service groups. There are many fraternities and sororities on campus as well as a number of other clubs. Theatrical and musical productions are performed on three stages at the Communication and Fine Arts Building. The University also has its own art museum. The U of M has recently under taken several

building projects designed to update the campus for the 21st century. The projects include the John Wilder Student Services Tower, the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, the FedEx Institute of Technology, The Michael D. Rose Theatre Lecture Hall, the University Center Bookstore, the Larry O. Finch Center and the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex. The Elma Neal Roane Field House and the Health and Physical Education and Recreation Complex house a wide range of recreation facilities. Since early in the 20th century, the University of Memphis has provided quality education for students, as well as service to the community. The University continues to meet the challenges of becoming a national leader in scholarship and research.

Name Changes 1912 1925 1941 1957 1994

West Tennessee State Normal School West Tennessee StateTeachers College Memphis State College Memphis State University The University of Memphis

MEDIA

INSIDE THIS SECTION 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14

MEDIAINFORMATION & STAFF LIBERTY BOWLSEATING & DIRECTIONS MEDIAOUTLETS ATHLETICDEPARTMENTDIRECTORY AREARESTAURANTS&HOTELS TIGERSPORTSPROPERTIES TIGERS ON RADIO & T.V. MAPS OF CAMPUS AND CITY OF MEMPHIS SID CONTACTS

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2003 RESULTS

MEDIA INFORMATION A look at Me- COACHES & STAFF Bios of head coach dia policies & guidelines, maps of the campus & city, and hotel & restaurant information.

2004 OUTLOOK A position-by-position preview of the 2004 Tigers, depth chart, rosters and all-star nominees.

Tommy West, his assistants, and the Tiger football support staff.

Overall Record: 9-4

MEET THE TIGERS Bios, stats and in-

DATE Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29 Dec. 16

side information on this year's Tiger veterans, walk-ons and new signees.

'04 OPPONENTS An in-depth look at all 11 of Memphis' opponents this season, along with series game-by-game results and a '04 composite schedule.

REVIEW OF '03 Game-by-game recaps, final statistics, superlatives, miscellaneous statistics and key player departures. erence from the past year. If you forgot a particular moment in Tiger football last year this is where to find it.

The 2004 University of Memphis Football Media Guide is intended for the editorial use of media organizations covering the Tigers. Any reprinting, reproduction or other use of the contents for any commercial use is prohibited. Copies of this guide are available to the public for $12 each. The guides can be obtained by writing or calling the Memphis athletic ticket office. Editor: Bob Winn Assoc. Editor: Jennifer Rodrigues Photography: Photos were taken by professional sports photographer Troy Glasgow, Mike Spikes, Gil Michael, Gary Walpole, Taylor Wilson, Rick Yeats, Julia Weeks, The Commercial Appeal Photography Dept., & staff photographers for Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers and Cincinnati Bengals.

Conference USA: 5-3 Home: 5-2 Away: 4-2

OPPONENT TENNESSEE TECH OLE MISS (ESPN) at Southern Miss * ARKANSAS STATE UAB * at Mississippi State at Houston * at Tulane * EAST CAROLINA * at Louisville * CINCINNATI * USF * North Texas (Neu)

SCORE W, 40-10 W, 44-34 L, 6-23 W, 38-16 L, 10-24 L, 27-35 W, 45-14 W, 41-9 W, 41-24 W, 37-7 W, 21-16 L, 16-21 W, 27-17

ATT. 26,101 51,914 29,233 38,093 37,354 45,329 22,623 19,357 40,131 30,114 42,884 47,875 25,184

2003 ATTENDANCE TOTALS

DIARY A daily account and historical ref-

Credits

MEMPHIS

Overall: 431,008 (33,154) Home: 284,352 (40,622) Away: 146,656 (29,331)

RECORDS Information on CONFERENCE USA A look at Confer- ADDITIONAL the Liberty Bowl, the Tigers' bowl history,

240 259 271 287

ence USA teams, last year's standings and results, along with honors and athletes of the week.

undefeated teams, coaching records, alltime assistants, lettermen, and series records.

RECORDS Individual, Liberty Bowl, and team records, along with career leaders, 100-yard rushers, all-time performances, annual team statistics, honored Tigers and more historical information

ALL-TIME RESULTS Memphis' season-by-season results since football began in 1912.

TIGERS IN THE PROS A look at Mem-

phis' 86 years of collegiate football.

phis' past and present professional players, all-time draft picks and Super Bowl participants.

ADMINISTRATION An inside look at

187

HISTORY Facts and figures through Mem-

236

University of Memphis president Dr. Shirley Raines, athletic director R.C. Johnson, the University, Tiger Traditions, Tiger Clubs, and the Tiger athletic staff.

UOM 1-2004-05/5.5M EBSCO Media 801 5th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 The primary mission of the department of athletics is to provide a successful athletic program at the highest level of competition. Characterized by academic, athletic and moral excellence in a diverse collegiate environment, the program will abide by the spirit of the rules governing students and intercollegiate athletics and will be known for its good sportsmanship and integrity. U of M is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university.

EXTRA POINTS All-Time Head Coaches --- 244-245 All-Time Lettermen ----------- 247-253 Athletic Directory ------------------ 296 Athletic Facilities ----------------- Intro Bowl History ----------------- 240-242 Bowl Schedule --------------- 183-184 Career Leaders -------------- 215-217 Life Skills Program -------------- Intro Defensive Records ---------- 211-213 Fall Schedule ------------------------- 2 Final Statistics ---------------- 146-147 Game-by-Game Stats ------ 148-150 Honored Tigers --------------- 224-234 Hotels & Restaurants ----------- Intro Key Departures -------------- 154-155 The Last Time ---------------- 218-221 Liberty Bowl ---------------------- Intro Lou Groza Award ----------------- 223 Media Outlets ------------------------ 6 Media Relations Directory ------- 3-4 100-Yard Games ------------- 191-193 Passing Records ------------ 194-197 Quick Facts --------------------------- 2 Receiving Records ---------- 198-199 Rushing Records ------------ 190-193 Scoring Records ------------- 187-188 Series Records vs '04 Foes128-129 Tigers on Television ---------------- 11 Tiger Rosters -------------------- 23-24 Travel Plans -------------------------- 6 Tiger Traditions ------------------- Intro Two-Deep ------------------------ 29-30

Media Information FALL SCHEDULE 2004 Sun.-Tues., August 1-3

he 2004 edition of the Tiger Football Media Guide is a comprehensive source of information with statistics and historical references for use by the media covering Tiger football. For additional information about Tiger football please call the University of Memphis Media Relations Office at 901-678-2337.

Conference USA Football Media Day

Tuesday, August 10 Varsity & Freshmen Report

Wednesday, August 11 First Combined Practice

Friday, August 13 Highland Hundred Kickoff Party

Saturday, August 14 First Full Day in Pads

Saturday, August 21 First Scrimmage (CLOSED)

Saturday, August 28 FanFest at Liberty Bowl

Saturday, September 4 Season Opener vs Ole Miss

QUICK FACTS Nickname: ......................................................... Tigers Symbol: .................................................. Bengal Tiger Enrollment ......................................................... 20,332 Colors: ......................................... Royal Blue & Gray Conference: ..................................... Conference USA Stadium: ................................. Liberty Bowl Memorial Capacity: .......................................................... 62,380 Turf: .................................................................... Grass Affiliation: ....................................... NCAA Division I-A President ....................................... Dr. Shirley Raines Athletic Director: ................................... R.C. Johnson Faculty Rep. ....................................... Dr. Nick White Head Coach: ......................................... Tommy West Overall Record: ............................. 52-54-0 (9 years) Record at U of M: .......................... 17-19-0 (3 years) Offensive Form: ............................................ "Spread" Defensive Form: ...................................... Multiple 4-3 2003 Record: ....................................................... 9-4-0 Conference USA Finish ....................................... T3rd All-Time Record: ........................... 402-417-32 (.499) First Year of Competition: ................................... 1912 Bowl Appearances: ................................................... 3 Bowl Record: ...................................................... 3-0-0 First Team All-Americans: ...................................... 13 Offensive Starters Returning: .................................. 11 Defensive Starters Returning: ................................... 5 Special Team Starters Returning: ............................. 3 Total Lettermen Returning: ...................................... 57

MEMPHIS

Press Policies

Telephones

Working press will be admitted to Level 2, where approximately 90 seats are available. Credentials are issued according to the following criteria: 1. Local newspapers, wire services, national publications, newspapers from opponent's area, and student newspapers from Memphis and opponents' schools. 2. Other daily newspapers with preference to those which regularly cover Memphis. 3. Radio and television personnel not broadcasting, but considered reporting (seats may be provided in the stands and locker room access granted). 4. Non-daily newspapers, with preference to those which regularly cover Memphis. 5. Scouts. 6. Freelance and/or non-daily writers may be asked to produce copies of actual publications in which their work has appeared. In some cases, these materials will be required as verification of the writers' status. Your cooperation and understanding is requested in such instances.

There are four telephones located on the second floor of the press box at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium/Rex Dockery Field. They are for first-come, first-serve use only. It is suggested that media members, who want to order their own telephone lines, should first contact Jennifer Rodrigues at 901-6782337 to inquire as to their seat location for the Memphis game. Once seat assignmemnts are established, the media representative can call Bell South offices at 1-800-766-9115 to order their telephone service. The address of Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium is 335 South Hollywood Street, Memphis, TN, 38104.

Credentials The second floor seating at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium/Rex Dockery Field is very limited (90 seats). Visiting radio stations and/or networks are located on the fourth floor of the press box in the visiting radio booth. Credentials are issued to working press only. We ask that the members of the media request credentials at least two weeks in advance. All requests are handled by Jennifer Rodrigues. Seating is limited and will be restricted to filing press, radio and television representatives needs according to NCAA regulations.

Media Will Call Media/photo credentials which have not been mailed can be obtained at the Media Will Call, located at the base of the pressbox elevator on the south side of the stadium. Media Will Call opens two hours prior to kickoff and closes at halftime.

Parking The press parking lot is located on the south side (press box side) of Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium/Rex Dockery Field. The press lot is located just south of the elevator entrance. Admittance to this lot is through the main entrance of the MidSouth Coliseum, off Southern Avenue. Passes are issued by the Athletic Media Relations office and are limited.

Visiting SID/Radio Telephones The University of Memphis Athletic Media Relations office provides a courtesy telephone line for use by the visiting Sports Information Director. The University and WMC-AM 790 Radio also provide courtesy telephone lines for the visiting radio broadcast. There are three standard lines and one ISDN line install in the visiting radio booth on the fourth level of the press box. Visiting radio can contact Jennifer Rodrigues at the University of Memphis or Ron Martin at WMC-AM 790 for telephone numbers and/or the spin number for the ISDN line.

Statistics/Services Memphis will provide complete game statistics, including play-by-play, halftime flash stats, complete postgame statistics and coaches' quotes. These statistics are normally distributed along press row and additional requests can be easily accommodated. Statistics are delivered to the radio booths throughout the game. Light food and beverages will be available in the press box throughout the game.

Postgame Services Game notes and the entire staticial package will be posted on the University of Memphis official athletic website immediately following the game. (gotigersgo.com)

Postgame Interviews After a 10-minute cooling off period, the University of Memphis locker room will be opened to the members of the media in compliance with NCAA rules. Head coach Tommy West will be made available to members of the media in the Tiger interview room after the cooling off period. The locker room will be open at the same time.

Media Information

ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACTS

Spotters

Ticket Information

With at least a week's notice, Memphis can retain the services of a spotter for radio and television announcers. Our established fee is a minium of $35 to be paid at the conclusion of the game. Please call our office in advance and we will assist you in any way possible (901-678-2337).

For ticket information to the University of Memphis football games, call the Athletic Ticket Office at (901) 6782331.

Photographers

JENNIFER RODRIGUES Director of Athletic Media Relations

The sidelines at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium/Rex Dockery Field are very restricted and space is limited. Passes will be issued only for photographers representing daily newspapers, wire services, student newspapers, television stations and the athletic media relations office. Photographers will be restricted to the areas outside the 25-yard lines. Credentials will not be issued to freelance photographers. No photographers will be allowed inside the team bench areas in accordance with NCAA regulations.

OFFICE: 901-678-2397 HOME: 901-737-5552 e-mail: jmpowers@memphis.edu

Practice Attendance LAMAR CHANCE Basketball SID OFFICE: 901-678-2349 HOME: 901-758-0214 e-mail: lchance1@memphis.edu

Memphis football practices are open to members of the media but we request that you call in advance to set up any and all interviews with coaches and players. Interviews with players will be limited to Monday - Wednesday and after games on Saturday. The Tigers’ new practice facility at Murphy Athletic Complex is equipped with a media room. Players and coaches can be interviewed on the field or media members will be allowed to use the media room for interviews in case of inclement weather. The media room is located in the new portion of the Football Training Facility.

Player Interviews Players are available for interviews from Monday until Wednesday after practice on game weeks. Please request interviews with a minimum 24-hour notice. All interviews are to be directed through the SID office and no interviews should occur without approval of the Athletic Media Relations Office or the head football coach.

Monday Press Conference University of Memphis head football coach Tommy West will hold his weekly football press luncheon on Monday's at 11:30 AM. The luncheon will be held in the Assembly Room of the Athletic Office Building. Members of the media are invited to lunch at 11:30 AM. The press conference begins at noon, with West and two or more players. Player availability is based on the athletes class schedule.

Contacting West The best time to reach Memphis head coach Tommy West is between 11:30 AM and 1 PM Monday through Wednesday. The football office telephone number is 901-678-2341. Coach West asks that all interview request for him be placed through Jennifer Rodrigues of the Athletic Media Relations Office. Rodrigues can be reached at 901-678-2397.

C-USA Teleconference Information Conference USA hosts a weekly coaches teleconference throughout the 2004 football season. Individual teleconference with each head coach are held on Monday afternoons beginning at 2:30 PM EDT/1:30 PM CDT. The teleconferences start on Monday, August 23rd and conclude on November 22nd. Call-In Number: TBA

TAMMY DeGROFF Women’s Basketball SID OFFICE: 901-678-5787 HOME: 901-458-6873 e-mail: tdegroff@memphis.edu

MARTHA WOODS

Secretary OFFICE: 901-678-2337 e-mail: mwoods@memphis.edu

The Schedule 1:30 PM/12:30 PM 1:35 PM/12:35 PM 1:42 PM/12:42 PM 1:49 PM/12:49 PM 1:56 PM/12:56 PM 2:03 PM/1:03 PM 2:10 PM/1:10 PM 2:17 PM/1:17 PM 2:24 PM/1:24 PM 2:31 PM/1:31 PM 2:38 PM/1:38 PM 2:45 PM/1:45 PM 2:52 PM/1:52 PM

Player of the Week/Notes Jim Leavitt, USF John Thompson, East Carolina Bobby Ross, Army Mark Dantonio, Cincinnati Bobby Petrino, Louisville Chris Scelfo, Tulane Art Briles, Houston Jeff Bower, Southern Mississippi Tommy West, Memphis Watson Brown, UAB Gary Patterson, TCU Beat Writer Notes Exchange

A playback of the teleconference is available beginning at 7:00 PM CDT each Monday. The playback can be referenced by calling TBA. The playback will run until the following week’s teleconference.

Media Information

Tigers In Cyberspace

Important Locations The Memphis athletic media relations office is located in room 203 E of the Athletic Office Building on campus. The AOB is located on the corner of Southern Avenue and Normal Street. Broadcast booths and camera positions are located on the fourth floor of the Liberty Bowl press box. The Memphis locker room and the visitors locker room are located in the south tunnel of the stadium. Memphis head coach Tommy West will conduct interviews in the Memphis media room following a 10-minute cooling off period. There is no interview room in the visitors locker area.

Statistical Information The University of Memphis Athletic Media Relations Office places all of its team and individual statistics on the Memphis website, gotigersgo.com. Each Tiger football game is updated immediately following the contest. The weekly Tiger football release can be found online at approximately noon on Sundays.

Satellite Feed Each football playing member institution of Conference USA provides the league with weekly highlights from their previous game, as well as interviews with their head coaches and key players. The videos are edited into highlight clips and are uplinked for use by television stations across the country. The Athletic Media Relation Office has addition information about the uplink process.

Conference USA Website Additional football information about Conference USA and its member institutions can be obtained by logging on to www.conferenceusa.com. The conference site has up to date statistics and rankings of all league schools.

Tigers on the Web

Media Relationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Graduate Assistants

For all of the latest information on Memphis sports, members of the media, as well as Tiger fans can go to the official site of Tiger athletics, www.gotigersgo.com. Please stop by and catch up on all Memphis sports in addition to travel, ticketing, merchandise and other valuable facts. Prospective student-athletes can log-on to the icon for recruiting and view the campus and city of Memphis in photographs. All of this can be viewed at the following location:

www.gotigersgo.com BRANDON KOLDITZ

MATT BELTZ

KELLY DAVIS

Graduate Assistant OFFICE: 901-678-2337 HOME: 901-373-7139 e-mail: bkolditz@memphis.edu

Graduate Assistant OFFICE: 901-678-2337 HOME: TBA e-mail: mbeltz@memphis.edu

Graduate Assistant OFFICE: 901-678-2337 HOME: TBA e-mail: kdavis@memphis.edu

Media Information

Liberty Bowl Stadium Information Stadium Location Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, which is owned by the City of Memphis and is operated by the Memphis Park Commission, is loacted at 335 South Hollywood Street in Memphis.

Stadium Facts The stadium was constructed in 1965 and serves as the home for the University of Memphis Tigers, the Southern Heritage Classic and the annual AXA Liberty Bowl, which pits the champion of Conference USA and the champion of the Mountain West Conference. Capacity of the Liberty Bowl is 62,380.

Locker Rooms The locker rooms at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium are located in the south tunnel which is loacted directly under the Jumbotron scoreboard.

Stadium Manager Terry Norman serves as the manager of Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. The office telephone number is 901-729-4344. Johnny Sowell is responsible for the playing field and can be contacted as to visiting team workouts.

Directions to Liberty Bowl Stadium From Airport From Memphis International Airport, travelers will take the main street from the front of the terminal and when the street splits, will take the left fork towards I-240. This will place you on Airways Blvd. north. Stay on Airways Blvd. north, over I240 and continue north for approximately three miles. The Memphis Fairgrounds will appear on your right. Proceed to the corner of Airways Blvd. and Central Avenue. Turn right on Central and travel two stoplights to Hollywood Street. Turn right on Hollywood and Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be on your right.

From Downtown If you are staying downtown in Memphis, take Union Avenue East for approximately four miles. You will cross several major streets such as I-240, Cleveland, and East Parkway before coming to the corner of Hollywood Street and Union

Avenue. Turn right at the stoplight on to Hollywood Street and travel approximately one mile to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, which will be located on your right.

From East Memphis If you are staying in a hotel in East Memphis, you will need to take Poplar Avenue West as if you are going to downtown Memphis. Follow Poplar Avenue for approximately six miles to the corner of Central and Hollywood Street. Turn left on Hollywood and travel approximately one and a half mile to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, which will be on your left. If traffic is heavy on Poplar, you might take Central Avenue to the stadium. As you are traveling East on Poplar, you can turn left at the corner of Poplar and Goodlet. This is in the area of the University of Memphis and approximately two miles East of the stadium. Immediately after turning left on Goodlet, turn right on Central Avenue and travel two miles to the corner of Hollywood and Central. Turn left on Hollywood and the stadium will be on your right.

From West of Memphis If you are coming into Memphis from Arkansas and points West, you can take either bridge over the Mississippi River. The DeSoto Bridge (I-40 Bridge) will take you to I-240 south. Take I-240 South until you reach the exit for Poplar Avenue East. Take the Poplar East exit and travel approximately three miles to the corner of Poplar and Hollywood Street. Turn right and the Stadium will be approximately one and a half miles on your right.

From East of Memphis If you are arriving in Memphis from the East and you are on I-40 west, continue to head East as I-40 will turn into Sam Cooper Blvd. Stay on Sam Cooper Blvd. to Hollywood Street and turn left for two and a half miles to Stadium.

Media Outlets

MEMPHIS

NEWSPAPER

TELEVISION

RADIO

Commercial Appeal ................ 901-529-2360

WREG TV 3 (CBS) .................. 901-543-2117

WMC AM 790 ........................... 901-726-0555

495 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 .................. Fax: 901-529-2362 Phil Stukenborg, Gary Parrish, Don Wade & Geoff Calkins; Gary Robinson, sports editor www.sports@commercialappeal.com

Associated Press .................. 901-525-1972

803 Channel Three Drive Memphis, TN 38103 .................. Fax: 901-543-2167 Glenn Carver (Sports Director), George Lapides, Mike Ceide & Tara Pachmayer

WMC TV 5 (NBC) .................... 901-726-0410

495 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 .................. Fax: 901-525-1978 Woody Baird, Clay Bailey

1960 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 .................. Fax: 901-278-7633 Jarvis Greer (Sports Director), Nick Paranjape, Dave Cera, Carrie Anderson

Memphis Flyer ......................... 901-521-9000

WHBQ TV 13 (FOX) ............... 901-320-1345

460 Tennessee Street Memphis, TN 38101 .................. Fax: 901-521-0129 Frank Murtaugh

485 South Highland Memphis, TN 38111 .................. Fax: 901-320-1366 David Lee (Sports Director), Matt Stark

Daily Helmsman ...................... 901-678-2192

WPTY TV 24 (ABC) ................ 901-323-2430

University of Memphis Memphis, TN 38152 .................. Fax: 901-678-4792 Ben Cowan

2701 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 .................. Fax: 901-452-1820 Greg Gaston (Sports Director), Jessica Taff, Kevin Jenks & Jamie Griffin (Sports Producer)

Tri-State Defender ................. 901-523-1818 124 Calhoun Avenue East Memphis, TN 38103 .................. Fax: 901-523-1820 Bill Little

Evening Times ........................ 870-735-1010 111 East Bond West Memphis, AR 72301 ........ Fax: 870-735-1020 Daniel McCrosky

Jackson Sun ........................... 901-427-3333 245 West Lafayette Jackson, TN 38301 .................... Fax: 901-425-9639 Dan Morris, John Denton

Shelby Sun Times .................. 901-755-7386 7508 Capital Drive Cordova, TN 38138 ................... Fax: 901-755-0827 Wally Wellman, Buck Patton

Germantown News ................ 901-754-0337 7545 North Street Germantown, TN 38138 ............ Fax: 901-754-2961 Dan Moore

Covington Leader ................... 901-476-7116 PO Box 529 Covington, TN 38019 ................ Fax: 901-476-0373 Jeff Ireland, Richard Vandergrift

1960 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 .................. Fax: 901-272-9186 Dave Woloshin (Play-By-Play), Forest Goodman, Matt Dillon & Ron Martin

WREC AM 600 ......................... 901-578-1144 203 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 .................. Fax: 901-525-8054 John McCormack, sports director

WUMR FM 92 ........................... 901-678-3176

2004 AWAY GAME HEADQUARTERS OLE MISS Holiday Inn University of Memphis Memphis, TN 38152 901-268-2850

University of Memphis Memphis, TN 38152 .................. Fax: 901-678-4331

WGKX FM 106 ......................... 901-682-1106 965 Ridgelake Boulevard Memphis, TN 38120 .................. Fax: 901-767-9531

WHBQ AM 560 ........................ 901-375-9324 6080 Mt. Moriah Memphis, TN 38115 .................. Fax: 901-795-4454 Eli Savoie (Program Director)

WBBJ TV .................................. 901-424-4515 346 Muse Street Jackson, TN 38301 .................... Fax: 901-424-9299 Noel Glasgow (Sports Director)

WLOK AM 1340 ...................... 901-527-9565 363 South Second Street Memphis, TN 38103 .................. Fax: 901-528-0335

WKNO TV 10 (Ind.) ................. 901-458-2521

WRVR FM 104 ......................... 901-767-0104

900 Getwell Road Memphis, TN 38152 .................. Fax: 901-325-6506 Debbie Robertson, program director

5904 Ridgeway Center Memphis, TN 38120 .................. Fax: 901-767-0582

WOGY FM 94 .......................... 901-767-0104

WTVF TV (CBS) ...................... 615-248-5285 474 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37219 .................. Fax: 615-244-9883 Hope Hines, sports director

5904 Ridgeway Center Memphis, TN 38120 .................. Fax: 901-682-2804

WKRN TV (ABC) ..................... 615-248-7240

122 Radio Road Jackson, TN 38301 .................... Fax: 731-427-4576

WTJS AM 1390 ....................... 731-427-3316

441 Murfreesboro Road Nashville, TN 37210 .................. Fax: 615-248-7329 John Dwyer, sports director

ARKANSAS STATE

Holiday Inn University of Memphis Memphis, TN 38152 901-268-2850

UAB

The Wynfrey Hotel 1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham, AL 35244 205-987-1600

CINCINNATI

The Westin Hotel 5th Street at Fountain Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-852-2705

WNWS FM 101.5 ..................... 901-423-8316 101 N. Highland Jackson, TN 38301 .................... Fax: 901-423-8304

WSMV TV (NBC) ..................... 615-353-2231 5700 Knob Road Nashville, TN 37209 .................. Fax: 615-353-2343 Rudy Kalis, sports director

WWTN ....................................... 615-320-9986 1808 West End Bldg., #1500 Nashville, TN 37203 .................. Fax: 615-329-3246

WZTV TV (FOX) ...................... 615-369-5561

EAST CAROLINA

The Hilton Greenville 207 SW Greenville Blvd. Greenville, NC 27834 254-355-5000

BOB RUSH .............................. 901-754-3123

631 Mainstream Drive Nashville, TN 37228 .................. Fax: 615-369-3299 Skip Baldwin, sports director

Color Commentator 8201 Scruggs Germantown, TN 38138 ............ Fax: 901-754-3123

The Tennessean ..................... 615-259-8000 1100 Broadway Nashville, TN 37202 .................. Fax: 615-259-8826 David Climer, Maurice Patton

Chattanooga Free Press ...... 423-757-6294 400 East 11th Street; P.O. Box 1447 Chattanooga, TN 37403 ........... Fax: 423-757-6490 Sam Woolwine

USF

Sheraton Sand Key 1160 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 727-595-1611

Athletic Directory FOOTBALL STAFF Tommy West, Head Coach (Tennessee, 1976) ......................................................... 678-2341 Clay Helton, Assoc. Head Coach/Receivers (Houston, 1994) ................................... 678-2341 Randy Fichtner, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (Purdue, 1985) ....................... 678-2341 Rick Mallory, Offensive Line (Washington, 1983) ........................................................ 678-2341 Jeep Hunter, Running Backs (Catawba College, 1991) ............................................. 678-2341 Joe Lee Dunn, Defensive Coordinator (UT-Chattanooga, 1968) ................................ 678-2341 Craig Boller, Defensive Line (Iowa State, 1970) ......................................................... 678-2341 Tim Keane, Secondary (Arkansas State, 1967) .......................................................... 678-2341 Chris Rumph, Linebackers (South Carolina, 1994) .................................................... 678-2341 John Flowers, Director/Football Operations (Southern Illinois, 1977) .......................... 678-2341 Mike Stark, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator (Memphis, 1972) ............................. 678-5035 Lee Yerty, Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coordinator (Washington State, 1986) .......... 678-5035 Gerard Arnold, Graduate Assistant (Memphis, 1999) .................................................. 678-2341 Ryan Mallory, Undergraduate Assistant ..................................................................... 678-2341 Marc Hohorst, Head Equipment Manager (UL-Lafayette, 1997) ................................. 678-2848 TBA, Head Football Trainer ........................................................................................ 678-2847

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dr. Shirley Raines, President (Tennessee-Martin,1967) ............................................ 678-2234 R.C. Johnson, Athletic Director (Iowa, 1963) ............................................................. 678-2335 Bill Lansden, Associate Athletic Director/Development (Rhodes, 1986) ...................... 678-2337 Bill Lofton, Associate Athletic Director/Finance (Memphis, 1972) ................................ 678-2334 Lynn Parkes, Associate Athletic Director (Alabama, 1975) .......................................... 678-2315 Bob Winn, Associate Athletic Director/External Affairs (Memphis, 1973) ...................... 678-2337 Melissa Moore, Assistant Athletic Director/Ticketing (Memphis, 1985) .......................... 678-2334 Steve Stroud, Assistant Athletic Director/Annual Giving (Georgia, 2000) ..................... 678-2334 Fred Stewart, Assistant Athletic Director/Business (Memphis, 1978) ............................ 678-2461 Ed Cantler, Assistant AD/Support Services (Memphis, 1974) ...................................... 678-4135 Jennifer Rodrigues, Director/Athletic Media Relations (Louisiana-Lafayette, 1995) .... 678-2337 Sally Andrews, Compliance Coordinator (Christian Brothers, 1982 ) .......................... 678-4122 Syra Thibault, Marketing & Promotions (South Alabama, 2000).................................. 678-4142 Angela McCarter, Marketing & Promotions (Tennessee, 2000) .................................. 678-4142 Murray Armstrong, Facilities Coordinator (Tennessee, 1961) .................................... 678-2341 Dr. Joseph Luckey, Director of Athletic Academics & Compliance (Dayton, 1991) ...... 678-2714 Becky Kolenbrander, Football Academic Advisor (Austin Peay, 1996) ...................... 678-2347 Area Code For Above Numbers .......................................................................................... 901

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ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE CONTACT US AT: (Office)901/678-2337; FAX 901-678-4134 Stadium: 901-272-0136

INTERNET INFO www.gotigersgo.com

ADDRESS INQUIRES TO: Athletic Media Relations Office Athletic Office Building Room 203E Memphis, TN 38152

SHIP OVERNIGHT PACKAGES TO: Athletic Media Relations 570 Normal Athletic Office Building Room 203E Memphis, TN 38152

DIRECTOR ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS Jennifer Rodrigues 901-737-5552 (H) e-mail: jmpowers@memphis.edu

ASST. MEDIA RELATIONS DIR. Lamar Chance 901-758-0214 (H) e-mail: lchance1@memphis.edu

ASST. MEDIA RELATIONS DIR. Tammy DeGroff 901-458-6873 (H) e-mail: tdegroff@memphis.ed

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OFFICE PRODUCT STORE Provides copiers for the U of M Athletic Media Relations Office P.O. Box 752416 4240 Hickory Hill Memphis, TN 38175 901-795-8400 7

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MEDIA RELATIONS SECRETARY Martha Woods 901-678-2337

Dining & Hotels Area Code ..................................................................................................... 901 Memphis Police Department .................................................................. 528-2222 EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY ....................................................................... 911 Ambulance ............................................................................................ 458-3311 Baptist Hospital (Emergency Room) ...................................................... 522-5511 Methodist Hospital (Emergency Room) ................................................. 726-7600 St. Francis Hospital (Emergency Room) ............................................... 765-2180 Yellow Cab ........................................................................................... 577-7777 City Wide Cab ...................................................................................... 324-4202 Metro Cab ............................................................................................. 323-3333 Checker Cab ........................................................................................ 526-5222 TWA ............................................................................................ 1-800-221-2000 Delta Airlines ......................................................................................... 761-5441 Northwest Airlines ........................................................................ 1-800-433-7300 American Airlines .................................................................................. 526-8861 USAir .......................................................................................... 1-800-428-4322 Federal Express Pick-up ....................................................................... 345-5044

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DISTANCE TABLE ( Memphis to ... ) Atlanta, GA .................................................................................... 382 miles Birmingham, AL ............................................................................. 241 miles Chicago, IL .................................................................................... 514 miles Cincinnati, OH .............................................................................. 500 miles Greenville, NC .............................................................................. 829 miles Houston, TX .................................................................................. 647 miles Jonesboro, AR ................................................................................ 71 miles Knoxville, TN ................................................................................ 388 miles Louisville, KY ................................................................................ 376 miles Nashville, TN ................................................................................ 210 miles Oxford, MS ..................................................................................... 86 miles New Orleans, LA .......................................................................... 414 miles Tampa, FL ..................................................................................... 845 miles

HOTELS (Drive Time From Airport) Hilton Memphis (939 Ridge Lake Boulevard) (15 to 20 minutes) .............................................................................................................................................. 684-6664 Courtyard by Marriott (6015 Park Avenue) (22 minutes) ......................................................................................................................................................... 761-0330 Memphis Marriott Downtown (250 N. Main) (15 minutes) ....................................................................................................................................................... 527-7300 Park Place-East (5877 Poplar Avenue) (20 minutes) .............................................................................................................................................................. 767-6300 Embassy Suites (1022 S. Shady Grove) (20 minutes) ........................................................................................................................................................... 684-1777 French Quarter Suites (2144 Madison) (15 minutes) ................................................................................................................................................................ 728-4000 Hampton Inn (2700 Perkins Rd.) (15 minutes) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 367-1234 Hampton Inn (5320 Poplar) (20 minutes) ................................................................................................................................................................................. 683-8500 Double Tree (5069 Sanderlin) (20 minutes) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 767-6666 Holiday Inn Select-East (5795 Poplar Avenue) (15 minutes) ................................................................................................................................................... 682-7881 Ramada Inn (1837 Union) (15 minutes) ................................................................................................................................................................................... 278-4100 Homewood Suites (5811 Poplar) (20 minutes) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 763-0500 Memphis Marriott East (2625 Thousand Oaks) (15 minutes) .................................................................................................................................................... 362-6200 Peabody (149 Union) (15 minutes) ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 529-4000 Radisson (185 Union) (15 minutes) ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 528-1800 Holiday Inn Mt. Moriah (2490 Mt. Moriah) (15 minutes) .......................................................................................................................................................... 362-8010

RESTAURANTS Bayou Bar and Grill (2105-1 Overton Square) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 278-8626 The Butcher Shop Steak House (1/2 block south of Union at 101 S. Front) ............................................................................................................................. 521-0856 Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crab Shack (263 Wagner Place) ................................................................................................................................................................................... 526-1966 The Commissary (Barbecue)(2290 S. Germantown Road) ..................................................................................................................................................... 754-5540 Corky's Bar-B-Q (5259 Poplar) .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 685-9744 El Chico Mexican Restaurant (3491 Poplar Avenue) .............................................................................................................................................................. 323-9609 Folk's Folly Prime Steak House (551 Mendenhall Road S) .................................................................................................................................................... 762-8200 American Grill (6080 Primacy Parkway) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 763-4663 Frank Grisanti's at Embassy Suite Hotel (1022 S. Shady Grove) .......................................................................................................................................... 761-9462 The Half Shell (688 S. Mendenhall Road) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 682-3966 Houston's Restaurant (5000 Poplar) ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 683-0915 Jim's Place East (5560 Shelby Oaks Drive) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 388-7200 La Tourelle (2146 Monroe Avenue) ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 458-1060 Neely's Bar-B-Que (670 Jefferson Avenue) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 521-9798 Olive Garden (7778 Winchester) ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 365-3473 The Pier (100 Wagner Place) .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 526-7381 The Rendezvous (52 S. Second) ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 523-2746 Ruth's Chris Steak House (6120 Poplar Avenue) ................................................................................................................................................................... 761-0055 The Spaghetti Warehouse (40 Huling Avenue W.) ................................................................................................................................................................... 521-0907

Tiger Sports Properties Learfield Communications and The University of Memphis enjoying successful relationship

Brent Seebohm

Brent Seebohm is completing his second year leading the TSP team, and in his 13th year in the athletics industry. Seebohm previously spent three years as Assistant AD at Wichita State. Prior to working with the Shockers, he led the marketing efforts at Fresno State. Between 1991-98, he worked in marketing/fundraising at Colorado State. He also worked with the Colorado Rockies for the 69th Major League Baseball All-Star Game and ROY Foundation. A native of Fort Collins, CO, Seebohm is a graduate of Colorado State and Wichita State.

The 2004-05 fiscal year marks the third year of a multi-media sponsorship relationship between The University of Memphis Athletic Department and Tiger Sports Properties, a division of Learfield Communications. Under the five-year agreement, Tiger Sports Properties focuses on the growth of the athletic department's corporate relationships with customized marketing and advertising sponsorship solutions including,

* Signage & Videoboards * In-Game Promotions * Game Day Sponsorships

Brent Seebohm - General Manager

* Souvenir Game Programs * Print Advertising * Corporate Hospitality

Kip Racey

Kip Racey - Senior Account Executive

Kip Racy is completing his first year with TSP, after a two-year tenure as Marketing & Sales Coordinator/Marketing Associate at Wichita State University. Racy previously spent three years working in the athletic marketing office at Kansas State University, and also served as Marketing Assistant for the Kansas City Sports Commission. He is a graduate of Kansas State, and completed his master's degree at Wichita State with honors. Racy is an Abilene, Kansas native, and an alumnus member of TKE.

* Internet Website * Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports * Radio & TV Broadcasts Tiger Sports Properties is the exclusive multi-media rights holder for The University of Memphis Athletic Department. The agreement allows the University to realize effective marketing and management of its athletic media and promotional rights and increase revenues. Tiger Sports Properties is committed to providing the best possible service to both The University of Memphis and its corporate and media partners. The Tiger Sports Properties staff is located near campus in the White Station Tower and consists of three full-time staff members and one part-time employee. Tiger Sports Properties works with the corporate community to provide a variety of highly visible and creative marketing opportunities. Elements ranging from radio, television, signage and event promotion is available and will be tailored to meet the needs of the sponsor.

Kristi Sampson

Kristi Sampson - Executive Assistant

Kristi Sampson is completing her second year with TSP, and leads game day program efforts, office management, sponsorship fulfillment, corporate hospitality, and signage projects. She previously spent three years working in various capacities within the athletic department's marketing, ticketing, and business offices. Sampson is a Memphis native, and will graduate from UofM in summer 2005 with her degree in Sports Management.

Tigers On Air LISTEN TO ALL THE TIGER ACTION IN FOOTBALL ON WMC-AM 79 The University of Memphis athletic broadcast, which spent 12 seasons in the 1980s and 1990s on an FM station in Memphis, returned to WMC-AM 790 in March of 1999. The station had carried Tiger athletics for 28 consecutive years. WMC will broadcast all of the University of Memphis football games again in 2004. WMC-AM 790, a 5,000-watt station located in midtown Memphis, sends out Tiger football in a 100-mile raDave Woloshin dius. WMC also originates the broadcast to 10 network affiliates throughout the Mid-South. WMC began covering Tiger athletics in 1958, and helped Memphis build a strong athletic following in the Mid-South. Dave Woloshin, a well-known sports figure in Memphis, begins his seventh season of handling the play-by-play for Tiger football and basketball. Woloshin, who is the host for Sportscall 790 on WMC radio, spent eight years as the television play-by-play announcer for the Tigers on WLMT-TV 30. Woloshin came to Memphis as the sports anchor for WHBQ-TV 13 in 1981. He has handled play-by-play for the Memphis Riverkings, the Memphis Americans, Storm and Rogues soccer teams, has worked ESPN and SportsChannel America and for numerous prep football games of the week. Woloshin has two children, Nathan, age 11, and Jacob, age 10. Former all-American center Bob Rush will handle the color commentary for the 17th consecutive season. Rush, who played for the Tigers from 1973 through 1976, hails from Clarksville, TN. He started at center for Memphis during the 1974, 1975 and 1976 seasons and earned all-America honors in 1975 and 1976. In addition, he was named to the All-South Independent team for three years, was named the M Club Athlete of the Year (1976), first team all-American by The Sporting News (1976), honorable mention all-American by the Associated Press (1975 & 76), and was co-captain of the 1976 Tiger football team. Following his graduation from Memphis, Rush was drafted in the first round by the San Diego Chargers and played five seasons for the Bob Rush

Forrest Goodman

MEMPHIS Southern California team before being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1983. After starting for the Chiefs for three seasons, Rush retired from the NFL in 1986. He is married to the former Patsy Rentrop of Memphis. The couple have two children, Jeffrey, Jr., age 22, and Lacey, age 19. Forrest Goodman, a veteran of radio sports, will return for his sixth season as the studio host for the Tiger Football Network. Joining Goodman on the pre and post game shows will be veteran announcer Matt Dillon. Dillon has served as the play-by-play announcer for Tiger basketball on WKNO-TV and handles the color for Dave Woloshin on the WMC broadcast of Memphis basketball.

THE TOMMY WEST SHOW All of the replay excitement of Tiger football can be seen each Sunday night on WLMT-TV, UPN 30 in Memphis. Greg Gaston, sports anchor at WPTY-TV, serves as host of the weekly Tommy West Show. Greg Gaston West and Gaston discuss the highlights of the previous Tiger game and show all of the contest's most exciting plays. In addition, the show contains features on current Tiger players, assistant coaches and the University, as well as a brief outlook on the next opponent. The Memphis Football Coaches Show has been aired by WLMT-TV for the past seven years. Over the past 13 years, numerous Tiger football games have been carried by WLMT-TV. Gaston has been with the sports staff at WPTY-TV for the past six years. He serves as the sports anchor at WPTY-TV from Monday through Friday and has handled television play-by-play for Tiger football and basketball on WLMT-TV. A graduate of the University of Maryland, he came to Memphis from Maryland. Gaston and his wife, Mary, have two children, Greg, 17, and Gina, 14.

Matt Dillon

PUBLIC ADDRESS Chuck Roberts, a native of Southaven, MS, is beginning his six year as the public address announcer for the Tiger football team. Roberts, who is also the public address voice for the Tiger basketball, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball and volleyball teams, graduated of Christian Brothers University in 1989 with a BA degree in business administration. Roberts owns his own real estate company selling commercial and residential property. He is married to the former Mitzi Pederson and the couple has a daughter, Haleigh, age 2.

Chuck Roberts

Tigers On TV

MEMPHIS

WATCH ALL THE TIGER ACTION IN FOOTBALL ON ESPN For four years, Conference USA had its broadcast of football and basketball contests on separate television networks. The 2001 season marked the first time in the league's history that CUSA sports were to be aired on the same network, ESPN. Conference USA announced in the spring of 2001 that ESPN had been awarded the television rights for the conference. ESPN, Inc. and Conference USA entered into an exclusive eight-year agreement which begins in the 2001 football season and the 2001-2002 basketball season, and incorporates ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Regional Television, ESPN.com and ESPN Classic. The announcement was made by John Wildhack, ESPN senior vice president for programming and former C-USA Commissioner Mike Slive. As part of this arrangement, Conference USA and ABC Sports have reached an agreement to televise future potential Conference USA football Championship Games. The multi-faceted agreement is highlighted by: ESPN/ESPN2's first-time coverage of Conference USA football featuring weeknight games; televising future Conference USA Football Championship Games onABC Sports; men's basketball coverage Fridays on ESPN and Wednesdays on ESPN2; syndication and network rights for the conference's footbal-l and basketball coverage through ESPN Regional Television; marketing rights and more. "We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Conference USAon both the national and regional level," said Wildhack. "Multi-faceted agreements such as this one involving the many ESPN entities andABC Sports set us apart and allow us to enhance our position as the leader in college sports coverage. Weeknight football and establishing a Friday night basketball franchise are just two of the many fan-friendly elements of this arrangement." Former Conference USA Commissioner Mike Slive added: "Conference USA is pleased and excited about its partnership with ESPN, Inc. andABC Sports. This agreement enhances the Conference's primetime exposure in a very significant way. By combining football and men's and women's basketball on ESPN, plus the opportunity to add a championship football game on ABC, fans will be able to watch Conference USA throughout the year on the many ESPN entities and ABC Sports." However, The University of Memphis is no stranger to the talent and leadership of ESPN, having played football and basketball games on the prestigious sports-entertainment network for a number of years. The Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first appearance on ESPN occurred during the 1983 season when Memphis traveled toAthens, Georgia, to take on Hershall Walker and the Georgia Bulldogs. In 1993, Memphis played a Thanksgiving weekend contest against the Miami Hurricanes in Orange Bowl Stadium. The Memphis basketball team has been seen on ESPN 103 times dating back to the 1982 season, when Memphis played Wyoming on the young television network. The agreement calls for exclusive national cable television coverage of the conference on ESPN and ESPN2 with 10 games annually (including several in primetime), highlighted by: * Tuesday and/or Wednesday night games * Select Thursday and Saturday games * Rights to a future Football Championship Game for ABC Sports * ESPN Regional Television will syndicate select games and will be the network rightsholder for Conference USA football. * Pay-per-view rights for ESPN's GamePlan package * Exclusive national cable television coverage of the conference on ESPN and ESPN2 with at least 19 men's basketball games annually, including: * Seven Friday night games on ESPN

* Seven Wednesday night games on ESPN2 * Select early-season games * ESPN Regional Television will continue as network rightsholder and regional syndication rightsholder. The syndicated package will include 14 regular-sea son men's games plus 10 Conference Tournament games to local and regional Conference USA markets. * ESPN Regional Television will produce no less than 10 women's games. In addition, ESPN2 will televise the Women's Conference Championship. * Pay-per-view rights for ESPN's FULL COURT package * ESPN Classic: ESPN Classic will have access to Conference USA archives for network programs. * ESPN.com: ESPN will offer expanded coverage of Conference USA action online. * Marketing Rights: ESPN Regional Television will have corporate marketing rights for Conference USA, including the Men's Basketball Championship and a future Football Championship Game.

TIGERS ON TV Date 10/22/49 11/4/67 10/25/80 10/30/82 9/21/85 9/24/88 11/18/89 11/17/90 9/2/91 10/31/92 11/27/93 8/31/96 10/19/96 11/9/96 8/30/97 9/20/97 10/25/97 11/22/97 9/5/98 9/12/98 9/19/98 10/10/98 9/11/99 10/2/99 11/6/99 9/2/00 9/30/00 10/7/00 11/4/00 9/03/01 9/7/02 10/8/02 9/6/03 12/16/03

Opponent (TV) Kansas State (WMCT) Florida State (ABC) Florida State (ABC) Georgia (ESPN) Florida State (WTBS) Florida (Sport Channel) Florida St. (Sunshine Network) Florida St. (Sunshine Network) USC (Prime Ticket) Tulane (SportsSouth) Miami (ESPN) Miami (Fox Sports) Southern Miss (Fox Sports) Tennessee (CBS) at Mississippi State (Fox) Minnesota (Midwest Sports Channel) at East Carolina (Fox) Southern Miss (Fox) Ole Miss (Jefferson-Pilot) Mississippi State (Fox) Minnesota (Midwest Sports Channel) Arkansas (FX Network) Mississippi State (Fox) Missouri (Fox) Southern Mississippi (Fox) Mississippi State (Fox) Southern Mississippi (Fox) East Carolina (Fox) Tennessee (Fox) at Mississippi State (ESPN) at Ole Miss (Jeff-Pilot) Louisville (ESPN2) Ole Miss (ESPN2) North Texas (ESPN2)

*also seen on SportSouth

Overall Record: 8-26-0

Result W, 21-14 L, 26-7 L, 24-3 L, 34-3 L, 19-10 W, 17-11 L, 57-20 L, 35-3 W, 24-10 W, 62-20 L, 41-17 L, 30-7 L, 16-0 W, 21-17 L, 13-10 L, 20-17 L, 32-10 L, 42-18 L, 30-10 L, 14-6 L, 35-14 L, 23-9 L, 13-10 L, 27-17 L, 20-5 L, 17-3 L, 24-3 W, 17-10 L, 19-17 L, 30-10 L, 38-16 L, 38-32 W, 44-34 W, 27-17

Campus Map

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City Map

University of Memphis Buildings (For Campus Map on page 12) AD AC ART AOB K-13 BH BMJ BS BB BR CS CL CFA CT DH EQ EL EA

Administration Bldg. Alumni Center Art Building Athletic Office Bldg.

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Ball Hall Billy M. Jones Advancement Bookstore Brister Building Browning Hall Campus School Clement Hall Communications & Fine Arts Clock Tower Dunn Hall Earthquake Research Center Ellington Hall Engineering Admin. Bldg.

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Engineering Sciences Engineering Technology FedEx Emerging Technology Elma Roane Fieldhouse Finch Recreation Center Fogelman College of Business Fogelman Executive Center Hayden Hall Health Center Information Center Johnson Hall Jones Hall C.C. Humphreys School/Law Life Sciences Lipman School Manning Hall McCord Hall McWherter Library Meeman Journalism Bldg. Mitchell Hall Music Bldg.

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Newport Hall Panhellenic Bldg. Parking Garage Parking Garage Patterson Hall Physical Plant Printing Services Psychology Bldg. Rose Theatre and Lecture Scates Hall Smith Hall Student Recreation Center Theatre & Communications University Center Wilder Tower Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management

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Media Contacts

MEMPHIS

Ole Miss

662-915-7522

FAX: 662-915-7006

Press Conf.

Athletic Media Relations P.O. Box 217 Oxford, MS 38677

Press Box Phone: 252-328-4697 e-mail: lrogers@olemiss.edu

Football Contact (home phone) Langston Rogers (662-236-3535)

Weekly Press Conf. Mon. 11:30 AM

Chattanooga

423-425-5292

FAX: 423-425-4610

Athletic Media Relations 615 McCallie Ave. CHattanooga, TN 37403

Press Box Phone: 425-757-9332 e-mail: Jeff-Romero@utc.edu

Football Contact (home phone) Jeff Romero (423-517-8917)

Arkansas State

870-972-2541

FAX: 870-972-3367

Athletic Media Relations P.O. Box 1000 State University, AR 72467

Press Box Phone: 870-972-2541 e-mail: gbowman@astate.edu

Football Contact (home phone) Gina Bowman (870-932-6947)

UAB

205-934-0722

FAX: 205-934-7505

105 Bartow West Tower 1530 Third Ave. S. Birmingham, AL 35294

Press Box Phone: 205-326-3814 e-mail: nreilly@uab.edu

Football Contact (home phone) Norm Reilly (205-936-1793)

Houston

713-743-9404

FAX: 713-743-9411

Suite 2008 3100 Cullen Blvd. Houston, TX 77004

Press Box Phone: 713-743-0550 e-mail: cburkha@bayou.uh.edu

Football Contact (home phone) Chris Burkhalter (281-403-7674)

Tulane

504-862-8240

FAX: 504-865-5512

Wilson Center Ben Weiner Drive New Orleans, LA 70118

Press Box Phone: 504-587-3868 e-mail: dturner1@tulane.edu

Football Contact (home phone) Donna Turner (504-733-9208)

Cincinnati

513-556-5191

FAX: 513-556-0619

309 Lawrence Hall P.O. Box 210021 Cincinnati, OH 45221

Press Box Phone: 513-556-1010 e-mail: tom.hathaway@uc.edu

Football Contact (home phone) Tom Hathaway (513-385-2728)

Louisville

502-852-6581

FAX: 502-852-7401

Athletic Media Relations Student Activity Center Louisville, KY 40292

Press Box Phone: 502-852-6793 Football Contact (home phone) e-mail: rocco.gasparro@louisville.edu Rocco Gasparro (502-262-2258)

Southern Miss

601-266-4503

FAX: 601-266-4507

Athletic Media Relations P.O. Box 5161 Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Press Box Phone: 601-266-5523 e-mail: michael.montoro@usm.edu

Football Contact (home phone) Mike Montoro (601-579-9573)

East Carolina

252-328-4522

FAX: 252-328-4528

Athletic Media Relations 320 Ward Spts Medicine Greenville, NC 27858

Press Box Phone: 252-328-4697 e-mail: jonesjd@mail.ecu.edu

Football Contact (home phone) Jody Jones (252-215-5623)

South Florida

813-974-4086

FAX: 813-974-5328

ATH 100 4202 E. Fowler Tampa, FL 33620

Press Box Phone: 813-350-6225 e-mail: gerdes@admin.usf.edu

Football Contact (home phone) John Gerdes (813-971-4967)

Weekly Press Conf. TBA

Weekly Press Conf. Wed. 11:30 AM

Weekly Press Conf. Tues. 11:30 AM CST

Weekly Press Conf. Tues. 11:30 AM CT

Weekly Press Conf. Mon. 1 PM CT

Weekly Press Conf. Mon. 1 PM ET

Weekly Press Conf. Mon. 1:30 PM ET

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2004 Tiger Preview

MEMPHIS

WEST HAS SQUAD SEEKING NEW LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN 2004... Impact of 2003 season and bowl victory give Tigers new focus for upcoming season The 2003 season was magic-a 9-4 record which included a 27-17 victory in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl. It was a season that Tiger fans had awaited for many, many years. Now, as the 2004 campaign approaches, Memphis head coach Tommy West has the team’s sights set on raising the bar again in 2004. Last year the Tigers put together the school’s best football season in 40 years. The nine wins matched the victory total of the 1963 Memphis State football squad and marked the first winning campaign for the U of M since 1994 when Chuck Stobart’s team posted a 6-5 record. The invitation to the 2003 New Orleans Bowl was the Tigers’ first in 32 years and a caravan of over 12,000 fans followed its team to the “Big Easy” for the December 16th contest. Playing on ESPN in the first bowl game of the 2003 season, West and his Tigers defeated North Texas 27-17 to place the perfect ending on the magical season and set off a celebration that is still on going in the city of Memphis. “We had a great run in 2003,” West said. “We were picked during the preseason to finish ninth in Conference USA, and no one expected that we would have such success except the coaches, team and staff at Memphis. Now we have raised the bar and this season will be a different experience for this team. “We will no longer be the hunter, but the hunted. Teams we have surprised in 2003 will know what to expect from us this year and they will be ready. We will have a veteran team this fall, but we will have to play at a higher level if we are going to have the same success.” The Tigers return 58 lettermen from last year’s squad and included in the group is every starter from an offensive unit that lost just one reserve player from the 2003 campaign. Six starters are back for Joe Lee Dunn’s defensive unit which ranked ninth in the nation in total defense in 2003. “We have a chance to be really special on offense, but not if we don’t work hard in

practice every day,” West continued. “I thought we had a good spring overall but at times, I saw an attitude that indicated to me...'Hey, we are so good that we don’t have to work very hard.' That attitude is great, if you can back it up. If not, it will get you beat more times than not. It will be our job as coaches to get the team past that attitude in fall camp.” The Tigers made one staff change in the winter of 2003 when Tyson Helton, the brother of assistant head coach Clay Helton, was added to the staff. Helton, who had coached the University of Hawaii special teams for three seasons, was hired to coach the Memphis special teams and tight ends. His hiring gives the U of M one of the strongest football staffs in many years and bodes well for the team’s future. THE OFFENSE The Quarterbacks - When you begin talking about the depth of the Tiger offensive unit, you may as well start with the quarterback position. Returning for the 2004 season is record-setting senior signal-caller Danny Wimprine, former junior college transfer Bobby Robison, who lettered as Wimprine’s backup in 2003, letterman kicker and quarterback Patrick Byrne and incoming freshman quarterback Will Hudgens. Wimprine, a three-year starter for the Tigers, has rewritten the Memphis record book. The New Orleans native currently holds 29 passing and total

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offense records. He holds the Memphis record for pass attempts in a game (60), season (440) and career (1,071), the pass completions record for game (32), season (246) and career (583), the yardage record for game (398), season (3,174) and career (7,323) and the touchdown pass record for game (5), season (23) and career (59). The senior led Memphis to a 9-4 record in 2003 and a victory in the New Orleans Bowl. During the bowl game, Wimprine completed 17-of-23 pass attempts for 254 yards and one touchdown and ran for a seven-yard score. He hit on passes of 63, 50 and 46 yards to set up scoring plays for the Tigers. Wimprine, who was named the game's MVP, controlled the clock for over 34 minutes for Memphis. Responsible for 69 career touchdowns, Wimprine is expected to return to his quarterback Danny Wimprine holds virtually every Memphis passing record and position for the became the first U of M quarterback 2004 season to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a season. but will enter the fall knowing that if he needs assistance, Robison is waiting in the wings. The lefthander from Florida played in five games for Memphis last sea-

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POSITION-BY-POSITION 18 11 19 7

Quarterback Danny Wimprine *** 6-1 Bobby Robison * 6-4 Patrick Byrne * 6-1 Will Hudgens 6-3

222 213 211 200

r-Sr. Sr. r-So. Fr.

20 3 33 38 25 5

Running Backs DeAngelo Williams ** 5-10 Derron Parquet * 6-0 Jamarcus Gaither 5-10 LaKendus Cole * 5-9 Brian Davis 6-1 Joseph Doss 5-0

217 220 188 189 211 190

Jr. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-So. Fr.

34 24

Fullbacks Robert Douglas *** 6-3 Taz Knockum 6-2

232 211

r-Sr. r-Fr.

83 21 87

Receivers Ryan Scott * Tavares Gideon * Carlton Robinzine

(X) 6-4 6-4 6-5

206 210 190

So. r-Sr. Fr.

1 28 27

Receivers Maurice Avery ** Darron White *** Michael Grandberry

(H) 6-1 6-0 5-10

210 200 170

Jr. Sr. Fr.

12 84 14 86

Receivers Chris Kelley * Mario Pratcher * Earnest Williams Maurice Jones

(Y) 6-1 6-4 6-0 6-2

201 211 170 185

Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr.

88 80 16

Receivers Tavarious Davis ** Von Webb * Antonio McCoy

(Z) 6-1 6-0 6-0

198 184 165

r-Sr. r-Sr. Fr.

82 89 85

Tight Ends John Doucette ** 6-2 Isaac Daniel * 6-0 Brett Russell 6-3

271 249 220

Jr. r-Sr. Fr.

63 71 59 78

Left Tackle Blake Butler * 6-3 Jason Johnson *** 6-3 Bruce McCaleb * 6-2 Brandon Pearce 6-5

296 284 278 270

r-So. r-Sr. r-So. Fr.

79 69 75

Left Guard Kenyun Glover *** 6-3 Andy Smith 6-4 Andrew Handy *** 6-2

307 298 310

r-Sr. r-Fr. Sr.

76 66 64

Centers Gene Frederic *** 6-4 Stephen Schuh * 6-1 Bobby Garafolo 6-3

288 287 289

Sr. So. r-Jr.

54 74 68 70

Right Guard Willie Henderson * 6-7 Jared McGowen 6-4 Jason Matthews * 6-4 James Corder 6-7

328 305 295 296

r-So. r-So. Sr. r-Jr.

73 65 72 53 57

Right Tackle David Davis * 6-4 Abraham Holloway 6-4 Greg Billingslea * 6-3 Jeremy Rone ** 6-3 Philip Beliles 6-4

282 328 290 272 265

r-Sr. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Sr. Fr.

son and in the season opener against Tennessee Tech, completed nine of 16 pass attempts for 124 yards. Robison had a good spring practice for Memphis and was named the Paul Gingold MVP of the annual Blue-Gray Spring Scrimmage. On the final Saturday of spring practice, Robison threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns to receive the MVP Award. Patrick Byrne, a redshirt sophomore, has worked as a backup quarterback for two years, but has seen game action as the Tigers’ kickoff specialist. Byrne appeared in nine games for the Tigers in 2003, but has not seen action at quarterback. However, given the number of reps he has participated in during practice, Byrne would have little trouble running the Tiger offense. The Tigers were able to land prep quarterback Will Hudgens during the winter of 2004, and it is expected that he will be the quarterback of the future for Memphis. A standout from Ridgeway High School, Hudgens led his team to the state 3-A title in 2002 while throwing for more than 1,000 yards and rushing for over 200 yards. An all-state performer in football, Hudgens also lettered in basketball, baseball, track and swimming at RHS. However, in the spring of 2004, Hudgens suffered a torn ACL during a high school basketball function and is expected to miss the fall of 2004 while rehabilitating his knee. The Running Backs - Not since the days of Dave Casinelli in the early 1960s have the Memphis Tigers entered a fall season with as much excitement at tailback as the 2004 campaign and the return of junior DeAngelo Williams. Despite missing the final two-and-a-half games of the season, Williams established a Memphis single-season rushing record and has his sights aimed at nearly every career rushing record in the Tiger football annals. The Wynne, Arkansas, native opened the 2003 season with just 61 yards rushing and one touchdown on the ground against Tennessee Tech. However, the speedy back caught four passes for 135 yards and two additional scores and set a Memphis single-game record for receiving yards by a running back. It would be the only game of the season that Williams did not rush for at least 100 yards. Over the next nine weeks, Williams rolled up yardage and immediately jumped into the top ten among the nation’s leading ground gainers. He had 135 yards and two 18

scores in the win over Ole Miss, 158 yards against Southern Miss, 195 yards and two scores in the Tulane victory and 158 yards and one touchdown in the road win over Louisville. Coupled with his receiving yardage and his kickoff return efforts, Williams moved into the number one position in allpurpose yardage among all NCAA Division 1-A players, and when the season ended, he was ranked first in all-purpose yards and fifth in rushing. His 1,430 yards rushing set a Memphis single season record, and with 2,114 yards rushing over the past two seasons, Williams needs just 523 yards to become the Tigers' all-time leading rusher. For his play in 2003, Williams was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year, was selected to the Conference USA first team offense, was named to CoSIDA’s Region IV Academic All-America team, received the New Orleans Bowl Academic Award for 2003 and remained a candidate for the Doak W a l k e r Award until the final month of the season. As the DeAngelo Williams led 2 0 0 4 the nation in all-purpose s e a s o n yards in 2003 and wasa ranked fifth in rushing. nears, there have been rumblings about Williams’ name appearing on Heisman Trophy watch lists. If misfortune struck the Tigers again in 2004 and Williams was lost for an extended period of time, Memphis would have a number of veteran backs to fill the void. LSU transfer Derron Parquet, redshirt freshman Jamarcus Gaither, New Orleans Bowl hero LaKendus Cole or any number of other young backs could be called on to carry the ball. Parquet, who played two seasons at LSU before transferring to Memphis, took over for Williams in the USF game in 2003 and rushed for 165 yards in his first start for the Tigers. He also started the New Orleans Bowl but was injured on the U of

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M’s sixth play of the game. He finished the season with 487 yards rushing and averaged 5.1 yards per carry. When Parquet left the bowl game with a shoulder injury, Cole was called on to play tailback, and the walk-on from Houston High in Germantown, Tennessee, earned a game ball by rushing for 62 yards and one touchdown. Cole ended 2003 with 226 yards rushing. Gaither was redshirted during his first year at Memphis, but demonstrated his desire to play during the spring of 2004. The speedster from Frayser High in Memphis showed an ability to run both inside and out and has similar speed to Williams. Joining the list of tailbacks are Brian Davis, a redshirt sophomore, and newcomer Joseph Doss of Memphis Melrose High School. Doss was listed as the number five prep prospect in the state of Tennessee last fall and rushed for 1,162 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2003 while sharing time at tailback. The all-state football selection was also a member of the Melrose High state championship track team and has posted times of 14.76 in the 110-meter hurdles and 38.33 in the 300-meter hurdles. He finished second in the 300 meter hurdles at the state championships and was sixth in the decathlon. When the Tiger offense brings in a fullback and runs out of the “I” formation, senior Robert Douglas and freshman Taz Knockum will be called on to handle the duties. Douglas is a former linebacker who was moved to fullback in 2003, while Knockum was redshirted last season. Both have proven to be good blockers and Knockum has the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. The Receivers & Tight Ends EndsThe Tigers will enter the fall of 2004 with perhaps the deepest and most talented receiver corps in school history. And that says a mouthful considering that Memphis had Issac Bruce, Russell Copeland and Mac Cody, all NFL receivers, on the same squad in 1992. Back from last season’s 9-4 team are Maurice Avery, Darron White, Mario Pratcher, Ryan Scott, Chris Kelley, and Tavarious Davis. Then, toss-in two of the top receivers from 2002, Tavares Gideon and Von Webb, both of whom sat out last season with knee injuries, and stir-in five outstanding freshman signees and you

begin to see the makings of a very potent passing game. Avery, a converted quarterback, made the move to receiver in 2003 and led the squad with 49 catches for 742 yards and eight touchdowns. Despite missing two games with a knee injury, Avery finished the season ranked 73rd in the nation in receiving yards per game. He was also ranked in the top 100 receivers in average yards per game, average number of receptions per game and scoring. In addition to his eight touchdown catches, Avery had three rushing touchdowns in 2003. The junior from Atlanta, Georgia, set a Memphis record for receptions in a Maurice Avery, led the team in receiving in 2003 with 49 catches for game when 742 yards and eight TDs. he grabbed 13 balls against UAB for 125 yards and one touchdown. He also broke the 100-yard mark with seven receptions for 107 yards against Southern Mississippi and had 98 yards and two scores in the win over East Carolina. The speedy wideout came back from his knee injury and played in the New Orleans Bowl and then spent the winter months playing basketball for John Calipari’s Tigers. He was the only player in the country last year to play on a winning team in a bowl game and in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. White is a three-year letterman receiver and kick returner for the U of M who is currently the fourth all-time leading receiver in terms of number of receptions with 111 and sixth all-time in receiving yards with 1,290. He caught 37 passes for 525 yards in 2003 and scored five touchdowns by the pass. He also rushed the ball 30 times for 128 yards and added four more scores. Davis ranked third among Memphis receivers last year with 27 catches for 407 yards and three scores. His 92-yard touchdown catch against Ole Miss ranked as the second-longest pass play in school history. Kelley, a junior college transfer, came on strong at the end of the season and caught the Tigers’ lone touchdown pass in the New Orleans Bowl. He finished the 19

POSITION-BY-POSITION Defensive End

77 43 90 91 99

Albert Means ** Marcus West ** Arron Bentley * Cortez McCraney Rubio Phillips

51 93 62 60

LaVale Washington ** Haracio Colen Ryan Williams Brandon Douglas

96 27 61 42 46 92

David McNair ** Shaka Hill *** Lane Garcia Brandon Farrar Tyus Jackson Van Houston

55 10 22 4

Mike Snyder * Carlton Baker Cato Mott ** Greg Hinds

41 56 15 37

Tim Goodwell ** Charles Davis * Michael Spurlock * Heath Grant

30 52 47 44

Quinton McCrary * Carson Hunter * Sheldon Taylor ** TiQuintin Morrell

40 23 39 36

O.C. Collins ** Sam Brewer * Olen Whitely * Rod Smith

7 26

Cameron Essex *** Dustin Lopez

8 17 21

Scott Vogel *** Javar Pollard * Derek Clenin *

45 31

Wesley Smith * Jamaal Rufus *

9 29 6

Tristan Thomas *** Lionel Pieh *** Jermaine Chambers *

6-4 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-2

Nose Tackle

6-1 6-3 6-2 6-3

Defensive Tackle 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-6

328 252 292 220 250

r-Sr. r-Jr. So. Fr. Jr.

265 286 290 275

Jr. r-So. Fr. Fr.

256 253 247 255 250 320

r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-So. Jr. Jr.

Left Outside Linebacker 6-2 6-2 5-10 6-1

Middle Linebacker 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-1

231 232 194 220

So. Jr. Jr. Fr.

229 245 221 220

Jr. Sr. So. Fr.

Right Outside Linebacker 6-2 5-10 6-2 6-1

222 231 215 205

So. r-So. r-Jr. Fr.

185 194 208 205

Jr. r-So. r-So. Fr.

5-11 5-10

186 191

Sr. So.

6-1 6-0 5-9

198 200 188

Sr. So. So.

194 205

Jr. So.

Left Cat Safety

6-0 6-1 6-0 6-1

Left Corner Cat Safety

Free Safety

6-3 6-3

Boundary Cornerback 6-1 5-10 6-0

180 191 210

Sr. Sr. r-Jr.

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campaign with 11 receptions for 154 yards and two scores, but also provided depth as a kick returner for Memphis. The Tigers debuted two new young receivers in 2003 in Mario Pratcher and Ryan Scott. Both are big receivers who have the ability to catch the ball in the middle of the field. Pratcher, who was the top prep receiver in Tennessee in 2001, made his presence known by catching 10 passes for 165 yards and one score. Scott, a Jackson, Tennessee, native caught 15 passes for 119 yards and one score. In 2002, Memphis was led in receiving by Tavares Gideon, and Von Webb also played a large part in the passing attack. Both suffered torn ACLs prior to the start of the 2003 season and received medical redshirts. The duo has now fully recovered and will return to the mix in 2004. As if the corps was not strong enough, the Tigers signed five stellar receivers for the class of 2004. Seeking playing time this fall will be Earnest Williams, the state’s Mr. Football for Class 3A; Antonio McCoy, a Clarion Ledger Top 40 Prospect from Starkville, Mississippi; Carlton Robinzine, a 6’5” football and track standout from Memphis; Maurice Jones, another all-state performer from Memphis; and Michael Grandberry, a receiver and return specialist from Covington, Tennessee. Several young players are attempting to make the Memphis squad as receivers, including Brandon Stewart, Daniel Byram, Tim Myers and Navin Ausley. Big John Doucette, a two-year veteran at tight end, returns for his junior season after catching a career-high 17 passes for 194 yards in 2003. The New Orleans native had a personal-best four catches for 92 yards in the Tigers' win over Ole Miss, which included a career-long reception of 52 yards. Providing support for Doucette will be letterman Isaac Daniel, who appeared in all 13 games of the 2003 season. Daniel had just one pass reception, but was used in all of the Tigers' two tight end sets. Daniel will be a senior this fall. The newest member of the tight ends is freshman Brett Russell of Christian Brothers High School in Memphis. The highly recruited tight end, who has both size and speed, caught 15 passes for 271 yards as a senior. During his junior year, Russell had 31 catches for 677 yards and six touchdowns.

The Offensive Line - The report on the depth of the Memphis offense continues with the offensive line positions. Just three short years ago, the West coaching staff had a difficult time finding five players to take the field as offensive linemen. Now, after two strong recruiting classes and the shuffling of players from position to position, the offensive line is four deep at every spot and most have a great deal of playing experience. Back from the 2003 bowl season are 11 lettermen, including all five starters. Those starters did not allow a quarterback sack over a four-game stretch in October and just 12 sacks on the season. However, several redshirt freshman from last year and a transfer are also seeking action in the trenches, and that has Tiger coaches anxious for the start of the 2004 season. The Tigers will be anchored in the line by center Gene Frederic. The senior from St. Louis, Missouri, was named to the AllConference USA Team (3rd team) in 2003 and has been selected to the Rimington Award Watch List for 2004. Memphis returns both offensive tackles from last season in seniors Jeremy Rone, who was also picked on the All-Conference USA Team (3rd); and David Davis. Both guards are back in three-year letterman Andrew Handy and senior Jason Senior Gene Frederic is a candidate M a t t h e w s . for the 2004 Rimington Award. Both Handy and Matthews missed spring drills while rehabilitating injuries. Several returning lettermen have been starters during their careers. Guard Blake Butler, who was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team in 2003, became the starter at guard when Handy suffered a broken leg in the Louisville game. Senior tackle Jason Johnson was a starter at tackle in 2002 and 2003, but an injury in last year’s Arkansas State game moved him into a backup role and Davis started the next nine contests. Other lettermen candidates on the line include tackle Bruce McCaleb, converted 20

defensive tackle to guard Kenyun Glover, backup center Stephen Schuh, right guard Willie Henderson and tackle Greg Billingslea. All saw regular duty in 2003 and will provide depth this fall. Newcomers for line positions include redshirted guard Andy Smith, tackle Abraham Holloway and transfer Jared McGowen. Smith and Holloway both were redshirted as freshmen, but were impressive during spring drills. McGowen signed with the University of Kentucky after high school and played in five games as a true freshman for the Wildcats. He transferred to Memphis in 2003 and sat out last season under NCAA guidelines. He will now battle for game time at one of the guard positions. Memphis landed two outstanding prep offensive linemen in Brandon Pearce and Philip Beliles of Christian Brothers High School in Memphis. Both were listed by Rivals.com as top prospects in the state of Tennessee and will no doubt be stars of the future for the Tigers. THE DEFENSE When head coach Tommy West stated that Joe Lee Dunn was perhaps his best signee in the winter of 2002, he wasn’t kidding. The veteran defensive coordinator took little time in turning the Tiger defense around. Ranked 101st in rushing defense and 57th in total defense in 2002, the Tigers improved to 18th in rushing defense and 9th overall in 2003. The U of M had the number one defense in Conference USA under Dunn and were ranked number two in scoring defense. The Tigers did lose several key defensive players to graduation and the NFL. Gone from last year are tackle Eric Taylor and end Treveco Lucas, linebackers Greg Harper, Will Hyden and Coot Terry, and cat safety Derrick Ballard. Taylor was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Ballard signed with the Chicago Bears and Lucas with the Tennessee Titans. But under Dunn’s defensive scheme, numerous players are utilized. Therefore, Memphis should have another strong unit for the 2004 season. The Defensive Line - When talks center on the Memphis defensive front, one name is mentioned first...Albert Means. The senior from Memphis was a disruptive force for opposing offenses in 2003 and should receive all-star recognition this fall.

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Means logged 51 tackles in 2003 and was also credited with two quarterback sacks and two tackles for lost yardage. He completely dominated the North Texas offensive line in the New Orleans Bowl, leading Memphis to a 27-17 victory. Means received the Top Tiger Award for 2003, which is presented annually by Tommy West. Means made the switch from nose tackle to defensive end in the spring of 2004 and will be even more of a factor in the Memphis pass rush. Joining him on the defensive front will be lettermen David McNair at end and two-year letterman LaVale Washington at nose tackle. McNair posted 22 tackles and three quarterback sacks last season, while Washington logged 29 hits with f o u r tackles for lost yardage and two Senior Albert Means, who started nine games sacks. in 2003, will anchor the defensive line this Letterman fall. Marcus West will be a part of the rotation at defensive end. The junior has lettered for two seasons and gives Memphis quickness at rush end. Arron Bentley, who lettered at tight end in 2003, and Haracio Colen will provide depth on the defensive front as will end Lane Garcia. The three players gained invaluable experience in the spring and working a large number of plays against the number one offensive unit. The focus of the Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recruiting effort in 2004 was to gain defensive linemen, and the positions were certainly filled with the addition of four junior college transfers and three standout high school players. The Tigers were able to sign junior college stars Rubio Phillips, Tyus Jackson, Brandon Farrar and Van Houston for the fall of 2004 and high school stars Cortez McCraney, Ryan Williams and Brandon Douglas. Phillips, Jackson, Farrar and Houston bring a great deal of size and experience

to the defensive line. Phillips, 6-2, 250, played for Holmes Community College in Mississippi. Jackson, 6-3, 250, played his junior college football for Northeast Mississippi C.C., while Farrar, who played one season for Ole Miss, came to the Tigers from Southwest Mississippi Community College. Houston, who was named the defensive MVP of the Mississippi Junior College All-Star Game, stands 6-6 and weighs 320. He played for Itawamba Community College. McCraney was a prep star at Southaven High School. A former basketball player, the 6-4 end played just one season of football but already possess good athletic skills. Williams, one of four Christian Brothers signees, is a nose tackle who was named the Super 7 Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2003. Douglas was an all-state picked from Haywood County High School in Brownsville, Tennessee. The Linebackers - If there were one area decimated by graduation it was that of linebacker. Gone from 2003 are starters Greg Harper, Coot Terry and Will Hyden. The trio started every game in 2003, and Harper and Terry had been four-year starters for the Tigers. Hyden led the team in tackles during 2003 with 101, while Harper ranked third and Terry fourth in total hits. Harper was credited with 97 tackles and Terry with 96. During the spring of 2004, several players stepped forward at linebacker and will hopefully be able to fill the defensive needs this fall. Two-year letterman Tim Goodwell moved from outside linebacker to middle backer in the spring of 2004 and offers the squad both size and speed. The Georgia native had 37 tackles as a sophomore outside linebacker and has the speed to also cover receivers. Joining Goodwell at middle linebacker will be senior Charles Davis, sophomore Michael Spurlock and newcomer Heath Grant. Both Davis and Spurlock are returning letterwinners, while Grant enters Memphis after an outstanding prep career in Mississippi. Davis lettered in 2002 but has been bothered with injuries throughout his career. He has seen most of his play as a member of the Memphis special teams. Spurlock came to the U of M last fall as a walk-on from Houston High in Memphis and had earned a spot on the field by the season 21

opener. He served as a member of the Tiger special teams, appearing in 11 of the 13 games. Grant is an all-state linebacker from Starkville High School. The son of Mississippi Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former strength coach, Grant set a school record for tackles in 2003 with 178. The outside linebacker slots feature two young linebackers in Mike Snyder and Quinton McCrary and newcomer Carlton Baker. However, a host of young backersincluding Carson Hunter, Cato Mott and Sheldon Taylor will be joined by freshmen Greg Hinds and TiQuinton Morrell. Snyder, McCrary, Mott and Hunter were regulars on the Tiger special teams in 2003 and saw some playing time at linebacker, while Taylor battled through a second ACL injury. All have on-field experience and offer the Tigers depth at backer. Hinds comes to Memphis with incredible prep credentials. He was ranked as the number one prospect in the state of Mississippi in 2003 and the number six athlete in the nation by Rivals.com. The 62, 220-pound defensive back has the reputation as a big hitter and can be used as either a back or linebacker by the Tigers. Morrell came to Memphis from Atlanta, Georgia, after helping his team to an 8-3 record in 2003. Cat Safety - Former Tiger linebacker Derrick Ballard was switched from backer to one of the cat safety slots for the 2003 season. The Chicago Bear signee had a standout season, registering 91 tackles, seven tackles for lost yardage, two fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks and one pass interception. Ballard, a four-year letterman, has departed for the NFL but back for their final campaign are starter Scott Vogel and former freshman All-American O.C. Collins, as well as some very talented young players. Vogel, a three-year starter, recorded 69 tackles last season; led the team in pass breakups with 11 and intercepted two passes. His 38-yard interception return for a touchdown against Tulane broke the game open and helped the Tigers to a 419 victory. Vogel enters the season with over 150 career tackles and five interceptions. Collins was named to two freshman AllAmerica teams in 2002 after a sensational campaign at free safety. He took over the starters role at corner in 2003 after Lee Hayes suffered a broken leg and worked as a cat safety in the spring. Collins has

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over 115 career tackles and four career interceptions. Joining the group of cat safeties are lettermen Sam Brewer, Olen Whitely, Javar Pollard and Derek Clenin and signee Rod Smith. Brewer played in all 13 games of 2003, earning his first football letter, as did walk-on candidate Clenin. Pollard, who worked as a number one in spring drills, logged six tackles last season as a member of the special teams. Whitely played in six contests last fall. Smith, who played his prep football at Milan High School, was named Tennessee’s Mr. Football for Class 2A and at 6-2, 205, gives the Tigers additional size at cat safety. T he Secondar y - The Tiger secSecondary ondary returns intact for the 2004 season after helping the defense to a 19th-place national ranking in pass defense in 2003. Both corners, Cameron Essex and Tristan Thomas, return as does an all-star candidate, Wesley Smith, at free safety. Essex, a senior, started 10 games at cornerback in 2003 and was credited with 42 tackles and five pass breakups. He logged a career-high seven tackles against East Carolina, including five solo stops. Essex took over at corner when Collins was moved to replace an injured Lee Hayes. Junior college transfer Dustin Lopez arrived on the Memphis campus in January and participated in spring drills. He is expected to back up Essex, along with

SPECIALISTS Punter

48 35 41

Brandon Roberson * Ryan Ivey ** John Patterson

98 76 95

Rusty Clayton * Gene Frederic *** Jared Bidne

32 19

Stephen Gostkowski ** Patrick Byrne *

35 19

Ryan Ivey ** Patrick Byrne *

20 28

DeAngelo Williams ** Darron White ***

Darron White ***

6-0 6-0 6-3

183 175 175

Sr. r-Sr. r-Jr.

241 288 225

r-So. Sr. r-Sr.

6-2 6-1

200 211

Jr. r-So.

6-0 6-1

175 211

r-Sr. r-So.

217 200

Jr. Sr.

200

Sr.

Deep Snapper 6-2 6-4 6-0

Placekicker Holder

Kick Return

5-10 6-0

Punt Return

6-0

Jermaine Anderson. 44 PATs made were the most by a Tiger Thomas moved into Collins’ old position kicker in a season and his 19 field goals in spring drills and is slated to start in the made represent the second-highest total fall of 2004. The senior has lettered for three made in a single season. Gostkowski has years in the secondary and is credited with now scored 160 career points and ranks 49 career tackles and one interception. fifth on the career scoring list. He is backed Backing up Thomas will be three-year let- up by sophomore quarterback/kicker terman Lionel Pieh, letterman Jermaine Patrick Byrne, who handles all of the Tiger Chambers and newcomer Brandon kickoff duties, and walk-on candidate John Patterson. Patterson. Pieh has seen most of his play on the Roberson came to Memphis last year Tiger special teams, as did Chambers in as a junior college transfer and worked as 2003. Patterson was an all-state quarter- the punter in all 13 games. He had 50 punts back and defensive back at Germantown on the season and averaged 39.5 yards High School. He led his team to the 2003 per punt with seven of his kicks downed Tennessee 5-A state championship, rush- inside the opponent's 20 yard line. ing for the team’s only touchdown in the Roberson is supported by starting holder championship game. Ivey who has not had to punt for the TiSmith, a first team All-Conference USA gers. selection in 2003, is back for his secIvey has lettered for two years as ond season at free safety. The big the Tiger holder and started every defensive back was credited with game in 2003. He was given a 98 tackles last season, includscholarship prior to the start of ing four for lost yardage. He led last season. Byrne works as the squad in pass interceptions the backup holder for the with three and had one quarspecial teams. terback sack. His pass inClayton, a redterception return for 38 shirt sophomore, yards against Cincinnati set handled all of the team’s up the game winning touchsnapping chores in 2003 down and earned Smith the and will return to that duty conference Defensive Player this fall. He was named the of the Week award. Special Teams Player of the Smith is supported by sophoYear for 2003 for his near permore letterman Jamaal Rufus, fection on special teams. who was considered the top deBacking up Clayton are letfensive prospect in the area in termen Jared Bidne and 2002. He worked as a speGene Frederic. Frederic cial teams member and handled all of the snapping as a safety last season duties for two years before and registered seven taking over at center in 2003. tackles and one tackle During the off season, for lost yardage. Chase Tommy West decided the TiCrawford will also work gers were in need of a speat free safety in the fall. Defensive backs Wesley Smith (45) and Cameron cial teams coach. When an Essex (7) are slated as regulars in the secondary opening occurred on the Special Teams - for the fall of 2004. Memphis staff, West immeMemphis has back all of diately hired Tyson Helton to its special teams memcoach the U of M tight ends bers from the 2003 season and a new and special teams. Helton had served for coach who specializes in special teams three years as special teams coach at the play. Returning for the 2004 campaign are University of Hawaii and had his units kicker Stephen Gostkowski, punter Bran- ranked among the nation’s leaders in redon Roberson, holder Ryan Ivey and deep turns. snapper Rusty Clayton. Gostkowski, a junior from Brandon, Mississippi, scored 101 points for Memphis last season, tying the school record for most points scored in a single season. His 22

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MEMPHIS

NUMERICAL ROSTER ALPHABETICAL ROSTER 39 94 1 10 57 90 95 72 23 63 85 19 6 98 21 38 93 40 70 13 89 25 56 73 88 5 82 60 34 7 42 76 97 33 64 61 21 79 41 32 27 37 75 54 27 4 65 92 7 52 35

Jermaine Anderson ......... DB Navin Ausley ................. WR Maurice Avery ............... WR Carlton Baker .................. ILB Philip Beliles .................... OT Arron Bentley .................. DE Jared Bidne ..................... DS Greg Billingslea ............... OT Sam Brewer .................... DB Blake Butler ..................... OT Daniel Byram ................. WR Patrick Byrne .............. QB/K Jermaine Chambers ....... DB Rusty Clayton ................. DS Derek Clenin ................... DB LaKendus Cole ............... RB Haracio Colen ................. NT O.C. Collins .................... DB James Corder ................ OG Chase Crawford ............. DB Isaac Daniel ..................... TE Brian Davis ..................... RB Charles Davis ................. ILB David Davis .................... OT Tavarious Davis ............ WR Joseph Doss ................... RB John Doucette ................. TE Brandon Douglas ............. NT Robert Douglas ............... FB Cameron Essex ............. DB Brandon Farrar ................ DE Gene Frederic ................... C Trey Friend ..................... DS Jamarcus Gaither ........... RB Bobby Garafolo ................. C Lane Garcia ..................... DE Tavares Gideon ............. WR Kenyun Glover .............. OG Tim Goodwell ................. ILB Stephen Gostkowski .......... K Michael Grandberry ....... WR Heath Grant ..................... ILB Andrew Handy ............... OG Willie Henderson ............ OG Shaka Hill ........................ DE Greg Hinds ...................... DB Abraham Holloway ......... OT Van Houston .................... DE Will Hudgens ................... QB Carson Hunter ............... OLB Ryan Ivey ...................... H/K

NO 1 2 3 4 5

NAME Maurice Avery ** Brandon Patterson Derron Parquet * Greg Hinds Joseph Doss

POS WR DB RB DB RB

HT 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-1 5-9

WT 210 195 220 220 190

CL Jr. Fr. r-Sr. Fr. Fr.

HOMETOWN/HS/JC Atlanta, GA/McNair HS Germantown, TN/Germantown HS Metairie, LA/LSU Southaven, MS/Southaven HS Memphis, TN/Melrose HS

Jermaine Chambers * Cameron Essex *** Will Hudgens Scott Vogel *** Tristan Thomas ***

DB DB QB DB DB

6-0 5-11 6-3 6-1 6-1

210 186 200 193 180

So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr.

Memphis, TN/Trezevant HS Atlanta, GA/SW DeKalb HS Memphis, TN/Ridgeway HS Memphis, TN/MUS Marietta, GA/Marietta HS

10 11 12 13 14

Carlton Baker Bobby Robison * Chris Kelley * Chase Crawford Earnest Williams

OLB QB WR DB WR

6-2 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-0

232 213 201 208 170

Jr. Sr. Sr. r-Fr. Fr.

Belle Glade, FL/Hutchinson JC Ft. Walton Beach, FL/NW Miss CC Corinth, MS/NE Miss CC Franklin, TN/Franklin HS Alamo, TN/Crockett County HS

15 16 17 18 19

Michael Spurlock * Antonio McCoy Javar Pollard * Danny Wimprine *** Patrick Byrne *

ILB WR DB QB QB/K

6-0 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-1

221 165 203 222 211

So. Fr. So. r-Sr. r-So.

Germantown, TN/Houston HS Starkville, MS/Starkville HS Batesville, MS/South Panola HS River Ridge, LA/John T. Curtis HS Brewton, AL/T.R. Miller HS

20 21 21 22 23

DeAngelo Williams ** Tavares Gideon * Derek Clenin * Cato Mott ** Sam Brewer *

RB WR DB OLB DB

5-10 6-4 5-9 5-10 6-1

217 210 188 194 194

Jr. r-Sr. So. Jr. r-So.

Wynne, AR/Wynne HS Greenville, MS/Miss Delta JC Memphis, TN/MUS Orlando, FL/Apopka HS Coffeyville, TX/Heritage HS

24 25 26 27 27

Taz Knockum Brian Davis Dustin Lopez Shaka Hill *** Michael Grandberry

RB RB DB DE WR

6-2 6-1 5-10 6-3 5-10

221 211 191 253 170

r-Fr. r-So. So. r-Sr. Fr.

Baton Rouge, LA/Catholic HS Columbus, GA/Carver HS Hopkinsville, KY/West Minnesota JC Nashville, TN/Goodpasture HS Covington, TN/Covington HS

28 29 30 31 32

Darron White *** Lionel Pieh *** Quinton McCrary * Jamaal Rufus * Stephen Gostkowski **

WR DB OLB DB K

6-0 5-10 6-2 6-3 6-2

200 191 222 205 200

Sr. Sr. So. So. Jr.

Covington, TN/Covington HS Memphis, TN/Cordova HS Columbus, MS/Columbus HS Memphis, TN/Frayser HS Madison, MS/Madison Central HS

33 34 35 36 37

Jamarcus Gaither Robert Douglas *** Ryan Ivey ** Rod Smith Heath Grant

RB FB P/H DB ILB

5-10 6-3 6-0 6-1 6-1

188 232 175 205 220

r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Sr. Fr. Fr.

Memphis, TN/Frayser HS St. Louis, MO/Lutheran North HS Mayfield, KY/Mayfield HS Milan, TN/Milan HS Starkville, MS/Starkville HS

38 39 39 40 41

LaKendus Cole * Olen Whitely * Jermaine Anderson O.C. Collins ** Tim Goodwell **

RB DB DB DB ILB

5-9 6-0 5-7 6-0 6-2

189 208 165 185 229

r-Jr. r-So. r-Fr. Jr. Jr.

Germantown, TN/Houston HS Boynton Beach, FL/Lake Worth HS Lexington, KY/Paul Dunbar HS Dacula, GA/Dacula HS Lithonia, GA/Tucker HS

41 42 43 44 45

John Patterson Brandon Farrar Marcus West ** TiQuintin Morrell Wesley Smith *

K DE DE OLB DB

6-3 6-4 6-4 6-1 6-3

175 255 252 205 194

r-Jr. r-So. r-Jr. Fr. Jr.

Columbia, TN/Columbia Central HS Woodville, MS/Southwest Miss CC Columbus, MS/Columbus HS Atlanta, GA/Douglass HS Oxford, MS/Lafayette County HS

46 47 48

Tyus Jackson Sheldon Taylor ** Brandon Roberson *

DE OLB P

6-3 6-1 6-0

250 215 183

r-Jr. r-Jr. Sr.

Birmingham, AL/NE Miss CC Memphis, TN/Trezevant HS Ripley, MS/NE Miss CC

6 7 7 8 9

Rosters

49 51

Khalid Khowaja LaVale Washington **

DB NT

5-11 6-1

183 265

r-Sr. Jr.

Chicago, IL/St. Patrick HS New Orleans, LA/St. Augustine HS

52 53 54 55 56

Carson Hunter * Jeremy Rone ** Willie Henderson * Mike Snyder * Charles Davis *

OLB OT OG OLB ILB

5-10 6-3 6-7 6-2 6-0

231 272 328 231 245

r-So. r-Sr. r-So. So. Sr.

Collierville, TN/Collierville HS Texarkana, TX/Liberty Eylau HS Memphis, TN/Ridgeway HS New Orleans, LA/John T. Curtis HS Memphis, TN/Trezevant HS

57 59 60 61 62

Philip Beliles Bruce McCaleb * Brandon Douglas Lane Garcia Ryan Williams

OT OT NT DE NT

6-4 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-2

265 278 275 247 290

Fr. r-So. Fr. r-Fr. Fr.

Memphis, TN/CBHS Alpadena, CA/John Muier HS Brownsville, TN/Haywood County HS Baton Rouge, LA/Catholic HS Memphis, TN/CBHS

62 63 64 65 66

Eddie Strickland Blake Butler * Bobby Garafolo Abraham Holloway Stephen Schuh *

OG OT C OT C

6-2 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-1

310 296 289 328 287

r-So. r-So. r-Jr. r-Fr. So.

Memphis, TN/Central HS Cleveland, OH/Cuyahoga Valley Los Angeles, CA/Mt. San Antonio JC Prentiss, MS/Prentiss HS Germantown, TN/Germantown HS

68 69 70 71 72

Jason Matthews * Andy Smith James Corder Jason Johnson *** Greg Billingslea *

OG OG OG OT OT

6-4 6-4 6-7 6-3 6-3

295 298 296 284 290

Sr. r-Fr. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-Jr.

Muscle Shoals, AL/NE Miss CC Fayetteville, GA/Starr's Mill HS Nashville, TN/Christ PresbyAcademy St. Louis, MO/Pattonville HS Tucker, GA/Tucker HS

73 74 75 76 77

David Davis * Jared McGowen Andrew Handy *** Gene Frederic *** Albert Means **

OT OG OG C/DS DT

6-4 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-4

282 305 310 288 328

r-Sr. r-So. Sr. Sr. r-Sr.

Hamilton, MS/Itawamba CC Walls, MS/Univ. of Kentucky Miami, FL/Palmetto HS St. Louis, MO/DeSmet Jesuit HS Memphis, TN/Univ. of Alabama

78 79 80 81 82

Brandon Pearce Kenyun Glover *** Von Webb * Brandon Stewart John Doucette **

OT OG WR WR TE

6-5 6-3 6-0 5-5 6-2

270 307 184 158 271

Fr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Fr. Jr.

Memphis, TN/CBHS Memphis, TN/Overton HS Athens, AL/Athens HS Jackson, TN/Central-Merry HS New Orleans, LA/St. Augustine HS

83 84 85 85 86

Ryan Scott * Mario Pratcher * Brett Russell Daniel Byram Maurice Jones

WR WR TE WR WR

6-4 6-4 6-3 5-9 6-2

206 211 220 178 185

So. Jr. Fr. r-Jr. Fr.

Jackson, TN/Central-Merry HS Memphis, TN/Trezevant HS Memphis, TN/CBHS Covington, TN/Covington HS Memphis, TN/White Station HS

86 87 88 89 90

Tim Myers Carlton Robinzine Tavarious Davis *** Isaac Daniel * Arron Bentley *

WR WR WR TE DE

6-0 6-5 6-1 6-0 6-3

162 190 198 249 292

r-Sr. Fr. r-Sr. r-Sr. So.

Memphis, TN/Whitehaven HS Memphis, TN/Bolton HS Athens, GA/Mays HS Millington, TN/Millington HS Trumann, AR/Trumann HS

91 92 93 94 95

Cortez McCraney Van Houston Haracio Colen Navin Ausley Jared Bidne

DE DE NT WR DS

6-4 6-6 6-3 6-0 6-0

220 320 286 174 225

Fr. Jr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Jr.

Southaven, MS/Southaven HS Okolona, MS/Itawamba CC Russellville, AR/Russellville HS Southaven, MS/Gallatin HS Senoia, GA/East Coweta HS

96 97 98 99

David McNair ** Trey Friend Rusty Clayton * Rubio Phillips

DE DS DS DE

6-3 6-0 6-2 6-2

256 250 241 250

r-Sr. r-Fr. r-So. Jr.

Dunn, NC/Hargrave Military Atoka, TN/Rosemark Academy Hattiesburg, MS/Oak Grove HS Kosciusko, MS/Holmes CC

46 71 86 12 49 24 26 68 59 16 91 30 74 96 77 44 22 86 3 2 41 78 99 29 17 84 48 87 11 53 31 85 66 83 69 36 45 55 15 81 62 47 9 8 51 80 43 28 39 20 14 62 18

Tyus Jackson ................. DE Jason Johnson ............... OT Maurice Jones ............... WR Chris Kelley ................... WR Khalid Khowaja ............... DB Taz Knockum .................. RB Dustin Lopez ................... DB Jason Matthews ............ OG Bruce McCaleb ............... OT Antonio McCoy .............. WR Cortez McCraney ........... DE Quinton McCrary .......... OLB Jared McGowen ............ OG David McNair .................. DE Albert Means ................... DE TiQuintin Morrell ............ OLB Cato Mott ....................... OLB Tim Myers ..................... WR Derron Parquet ................ RB Brandon Patterson ........... DB John Patterson ................... K Brandon Pearce .............. OT Rubio Phillips .................. DE Lionel Pieh ....................... DB Javar Pollard ................... DB Mario Pratcher ................ WR Brandon Roberson ............. P Carlton Robinzine .......... WR Bobby Robison ............... QB Jeremy Rone .................. OT Jamaal Rufus .................. DB Brett Russell .................... TE Stephen Schuh .................. C Ryan Scott ..................... WR Andy Smith .................... OG Rod Smith ....................... DB Wesley Smith .................. DB Mike Snyder ................. OLB Michael Spurlock ............ ILB Brandon Stewart ............ WR Eddie Strickland ............. OG Sheldon Taylor .............. OLB Tristan Thomas ............... DB Scott Vogel ...................... DB LaVale Washington .......... NT Von Webb ....................... WR Marcus West ................... DE Darron White ................... WR Olen Whitely .................... DB DeAngelo Williams .......... RB Earnest Williams ............ WR Ryan Williams ................. NT Danny Wimprine ............. QB

Roster Breakdown

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Jermaine Anderson, WR Philip Beliles, OL Joseph Doss, RB Brandon Douglas, OL Trey Friend, DS Jamarcus Gaither, RB Lane Garcia, DE Michael Grandberry, WR Heath Grant, ILB Greg Hinds, DB Abraham Holloway, C Will Hudgens, QB Maurice Jones, WR Taz Knockum, RB Antonio McCoy, WR Cortez McCraney, DE TiQuintin Morrell, OLB Brandon Patterson, DB Brandon Pearce, OL Carlton Robinzine, WR Brett Russell, TE Andy Smith, OT Rod Smith, DB Brandon Stewart, WR Earnest Williams, WR Ryan Williams, DL

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Aaron Bentley *, DE Sam Brewer *, DB Blake Butler *, OG Patrick Byrne *, QB-K Rusty Clayton *, DS Derek Clenin *, DB Haracio Colen, DE Chase Crawford, DB Brian Davis, RB Brandon Farrar, DT Willie Henderson *, OG Carson Hunter *, OLB Dustin Lopez, DB Bruce McCaleb *, OG Quinton McCrary *, OLB Jared McGowen, OG Javar Pollard *, DB Jamaal Rufus *, DB Stephen Schuh *, C Ryan Scott *, WR Mike Snyder *, ILB Michael Spurlock *, FB Eddie Strickland, OG Olen Whitely *, DB

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Maurice Avery **, WR Carlton Baker, ILB Daniel Byram, WR Jermaine Chambers *, DB O.C. Collins **, DB James Corder, OT John Doucette **, TE Bobby Garafolo, OG Tim Goodwell **, OLB Stephen Gostkowski **, K Van Houston, DE Tyus Jackson, DE Cato Mott **, DB John Patterson, K Rubio Phillips, DE Mario Pratcher *, WR Wesley Smith *, DB Sheldon Taylor **, OLB LaVale Washington **, DE Marcus West **, DE DeAngelo Williams **, RB

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Jared Bidne *, DS Greg Billingslea **, OT LaKendus Cole *, RB Isaac Daniel *, TE Charles Davis *, ILB David Davis *, OT Tavarious Davis ***, WR Robert Douglas ***, FB Cameron Essex ***, DB Gene Frederic ***, C Tavares Gideon *, WR Kenyun Glover ***, OG Andrew Handy ***, OG Shaka Hill **, DE Ryan Ivey **, K/H Jason Johnson ***, OT Chris Kelley *, WR Khalid Khowaja, DB Jason Matthews *, OG David McNair **, DE Albert Means **, DT Tim Meyers, WR Derron Parquet *, RB Lionel Pieh ***, DB Brandon Roberson *, P Bobby Robison *, QB Jeremy Rone **, OT Tristan Thomas ***, DB Scott Vogel ***, DB Von Webb *, WR Darron White ***, WR Danny Wimprine ***, QB

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2004 TIGERS BY THE CLASS

2003 CAPTAINS

6 SENIORS ARE DEFENSIVE MVP

WILIAMS/FREDERIC OFF. MVP

The 2003 Tiger football team voted for permanent captains prior to the conclusion of the season. Derrick Ballard, Coot Terry, Eric Taylor and Greg Harper were elected the permanent captains for the Tigers' successful 2003 football campaign.

Six players were named by the coaching staff as the defensive MVPs for the 2003 season. The group included all of the senior defensive players from 2003: Derrick Ballard, Coot Terry, Eric Taylor, Greg Harper, Will Hyden and Treveco Lucas.

RB DeAngelo Williams and center Gene Frederic received the 2003 Offensive MVP Award. Williams rushed for a school record 1,430 yards and was the C-USA Offensive Player of the Year. Frederic anchored the line at center and was named 3rd team All-C-USA.

Roster Breakdown

MEMPHIS

STARTERS RETURNING ( 20 ) OFFENSE (11) ..................... (OT) Jeremy Rone ................ (OG) Andrew Handy .............................. (C) Gene Frederic ..................... (OG) Jason Matthews (OT) David Davis ................. (TE) John Doucette ................. (WR) Darron White .................................. (WR) Maurice Avery ................ (WR) Tavarious Davis (QB) Danny Wimprine .......... (RB) DeAngelo Williams DEFENSE (5) ....................... (DT) Albert Means .................. (LCS) Scott Vogel ................................... (DB) Cameron Essex ............... (DB) Wesley Smith (DB) O.C. Collins SPECIALIST (4) .................. (K) Stephen Gostkowski ........ (P) Brandon Roberson ............................ (DS) Rusty Clayton .................. (H) Ryan Ivey

STARTERS LOST ( 6 ) OFFENSE (0) DEFENSE (6) ....................... (DE) Treveco Lucas ............... (DE) Eric Taylor ..................................... (OLB) Coot Terry ...................... (ILB) Will Hyden (OLB) Greg Harper ............... (RCS) Derrick Ballard SPECIALIST (0)

LETTERMEN RETURNING ( 59 ) OFFENSE (31) ..................... (WR) Maurice Avery ............... (WR) Tavares Gideon ............................ (WR) Ryan Scott ....................... (WR) Von Webb (WR) Darron White ................ (WR) Mario Pratcher ............... (WR) Tavarious Davis ........................... (WR) Chis Kelley ...................... (QB) Danny Wimprine (QB) Bobby Robison ............ (QB/K) Patrick Byrne .............. (RB) DeAngelo Williams ......................... (RB) Derron Parquet .................. (RB) LaKendus Cole (FB) Robert Douglas ............. (FB) Michael Spurlock ............ (OT) Greg Billingslea .............................. (OT) David Davis ..................... (C) Gene Frederic (OG) Kenyun Glover ............ (OG) Andrew Handy ............... (OT) Jason Johnson .............................. (OT) Jeremy Rone ................... (OG) Jason Matthews (OG) Blake Butler ................. (OG) Willie Henderson ............. (OG) Bruce McCaleb .............................. (C) Stephen Schuh ................... (TE) John Doucette (TE) Isaac Daniel .................. (TE) Aaron Bentley DEFENSE (24) ..................... (DB) O.C. Collins .................... (DB) Scott Vogel ..................................... (DB) Cameron Essex ............... (DB) Tristan Thomas (DB) Lionel Pieh .................... (ILB) Charles Davis ................. (OLB) Tim Goodwell .............................. (ILB) Mike Snyder ..................... (DB) Cato Mott (DE) Shaka Hill ..................... (OLB) Quinton McCrary .......... (DB) Javar Pollard .................................. (DB) Wesley Smith ................... (DB) Olen Whitely (DB) Jamaal Rufus ............... (DT) Albert Means ................... (DT) LaVale Washington ......................... (DE) David McNair ................... (DE) Marcus West (OLB) Sheldon Taylor .......... (DB) Jermaine Chambers ....... (DB) Sam Brewer ................................... (OLB) Carson Hunter ................ (DB) Derek Clenin SPECIALIST (4) .................. (K) Stephen Gostkowski ......... (P) Brandon Roberson ............................ (DS) Rusty Clayton .................. (H) Ryan Ivey

LETTERMEN LOST ( 10 ) OFFENSE (2) ....................... (WR) LaDarius Price ............... (WR) Darren Garcia DEFENSE (6) ....................... (DE) Eric Taylor ...................... (DE) Treveco Lucas ............................... (OLB) Coot Terry ...................... (ILB) Will Hyden (OLB) Greg Harper ............... (LCS) Derrick Ballard SPECIALIST (2) .................. (PR) Cole Hoppe ..................... (K) Danny Haynes

2003 SPRING GAME MVP

GLENN JONES AWARD

CHRIS FAROS AWARD

Senior quarterback Bobby Robison connected on 13-of-31 pass attempts for 235 yards and three touchdowns in being named the Paul Gingold MVP of the annual Blue-Gray Game. The lefthander tossed two touchdown passes to receiver Maurice Avery (46 and 27 yards) and a 14-yarder to wideout Mario Pratcher in earning the award.

Four Tiger players were named as recipients of the 2004 Glenn Jones Award. Quarterback Danny Wimprine and receiver Darron White were selected from the offensive unit. Defensively, tackle Albert Means and safety Scott Vogel received the honors. The Glenn Jones Award is presented to the players who lead through determination and desire both on and off the field.

The 2004 Chris Faros Most Improved Player Award is selected annually by the coaching staff and given to the players who have made the most progress in spring practice. The winners for 2004 were offensive linemen Blake Butler and Willie Henderson and from the defense, linebacker Tim Goodwell and end David McNair.

Hometown Roster Alabama (4) Athens .......................................... Von Webb Birmingham ............................. Tyus Jackson Brewton .................................. Patrick Byrne Muscle Shoals ..................... Jason Matthews Arkansas (3) Russellville ............................ Haracio Colen Trumann ................................ Aaron Bentley Wynne ............................ DeAngelo Williams California (2) Alpadena ............................. Bruce McCaleb Los Angeles ........................ Bobby Garafolo Florida (5) Belle Glade ............................ Carlton Baker Boynton Beach .......................... Olen Whitely Ft. Walton Beach .................. Bobby Robison Miami ................................... Andrew Handy Orlando ......................................... Cato Mott Georgia (11) Athens ................................ Tavarious Davis Atlanta ................................. Cameron Essex ............................................. Maurice Avery .......................................... TiQuintin Morrell Columbus ................................... Brian Davis Dacula ...................................... O.C. Collins Fayetteville ................................. Andy Smith Lithonia ................................... Tim Goodwell Marietta ................................ Tristan Thomas Senoia ...................................... Jared Bidne Tucker ................................. Greg Billingslea Illinois (1) ............................................ Khalid Khowaja Kentucky (2) Hopkinsville .............................. Dustin Lopez Mayfield ...................................... Ryan Ivey Louisiana (7) Baton Rouge ............................. Lane Garcia ............................................... Taz Knockum Metairie ............................... Derron Parquet New Orleans .......................... John Doucette ................................................ Mike Snyder ....................................... LaVale Washington River Ridge ....................... Danny Wimprine Mississippi (19) Batesville ................................. Javar Pollard Columbus ................................. Marcus West ......................................... Quinton McCrary Corinth ...................................... Chris Kelley Greenville ........................... Tavares Gideon

Hamilton .................................... David Davis Hattiesburg ............................. Rusty Clayton Kosciusko ................................ Rubio Phillips Madison ........................ Stephen Gostkowski McComb ............................. Brandon Farrar Okolona ................................... Van Houston Oxford ..................................... Wesley Smith Prentiss .......................... Abraham Holloway Ripley ............................ Brandon Roberson Southaven ................................. Greg Hinds ........................................ Cortez McCraney .......................................... Jared McGowen Starkville ................................... Heath Grant ............................................ Antonio McCoy Missouri (3) St. Louis .............................. Robert Douglas ............................................. Gene Frederic ............................................ Jason Johnson

MEMPHIS

................................................... Ryan Scott ............................................ Stephen Schuh ......................................... Michael Spurlock .......................................... Brandon Stewart ........................................... Eddie Strickland ............................................ Sheldon Taylor ................................................... Scott Vogel .............................................. Ryan Williams ................................................. Tim Meyers Milan ............................................ Rod Smith Millington ................................... Issac Daniel Nashville ...................................... Shaka Hill .............................................. James Corder Texas (2) Colleyville ................................ Sam Brewer Texarkana .............................. Jeremy Rone

North Carolina (1) Dunn ...................................... David McNair Ohio (1) Cleveland ................................. Blake Butler Tennessee (43) Atoka ......................................... Trey Friend Bells .................................... Earnest Williams Brownsville ...................... Brandon Douglas Collierville ............................. Carson Hunter Columbia ............................... John Patterson Covington ............................... Darron White ............................................... Daniel Byram ..................................... Michael Grandberry Franklin .............................. Chase Crawford Jackson ....................................... Ryan Scott .......................................... Brandon Stewart Memphis ................................... Philip Beliles ..................................... Jermaine Chambers ............................................... Derek Clenin ............................................. LaKendusCole .............................................. Charles Davis ................................................ Joseph Doss ......................................... Jamarcus Gaither ............................................ Kenyun Glover .......................................... Willie Henderson ................................................ Will Hudgens ............................................. Maurice Jones ............................................... Albert Means ....................................... Brandon Patterson .......................................... Brandon Pearce ................................................... Lionel Pieh ............................................. Mario Pratcher ........................................ Carlton Robinzine ............................................... Jamaal Rufus ................................................. Brett Russell 27

PRONUNCIATION KEY PLAYERS Philip Beliles ............................................... Bah-Lyles Greg Billingslea ......................................... Billings-lee Tavarious Davis ...................................... Tavar-ee-us John Doucette ............................................. Do-cette Brandon Farrar ............................................... Fah-rar Gene Frederic ............................................ Fred-Rick Jamarcus Gaither ................................... Juh-marcus Bobby Garafolo .................................... Guh-raf-a-low Kenyun Glover .............................................. Ken-yon Stephen Gostkowski ............................ Guh-stou-ski Shaka Hill .................................................. Shock-kah Taz Knockum .............................................Knock-em Cortez McCraney ............................... Muh-Crane-ee TiQuintin Morrell ...................................... Tie-Quintin Lionel Pieh ...................................................... Pea-uh Brandon Roberson................................... Rob-er-son Bobby Robison .......................................... Rob-i-son Carlton Robinzine .................................. Rob-in-zeen Danny Wimprine ........................................ Wim-prine COACHES Randy Fichtner ............................................ Feet - ner Chris Rumph ................................................... Rump

All-Star Nominees OFFENSE

18 DANNY WIMPRINE QB, 6-1, 222, r-Senior ✰ A three-year letterman who broke virtually every Memphis passing and total offense record in 2003 ... Threw for a school record 3,174 yards and 22 touchdowns last season ... Became first Memphis quarterback to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a season ... Completed 54.9 percent of his passes ... Was ranked 29th in the nation in passing and 34th in total offense, according to final NCAA statistics ... Has placed his name in the Memphis record book 50 times over the past two years ... Currently holds the record for attempts, completions, yards and touchdowns in a game, season and career ... Was named the MVP of the 2003 New Orleans Bowl after throwing for 254 yards and one touchdown and running for another score in UM's 27-17 victory. WIMPRINE'S STATISTICS Passing Yr Att 2001 196 2002 435 2003 440 Total 1071 Rushing Yr Att 2001 84 2002 98 2003 40 Total 222

Com 102 235 246 583

Pct 52.0 54.0 55.9 54.4

Yds 1329 2820 3174 7323

TD 14 23 22 59

Yds 270 40 -3 307

Avg 3.2 0.4 -0.1 1.4

TDs 3 2 4 9

LG 35 13 17 35

LG 73 72 92 92

20 DeANGELO WILLIAMS RB, 5-10, 217, Junior ✰ Named to the 2003 CoSIDA Region IV Academic All-America Team ... Received the New Orleans Bowl Academic Award for 2003 ... Two-year letterman who led the team in rushing in 2003 with 1,430 yards ... Set a Memphis single-season record with 1,430 yards despite missing the final two-and-a-half games of '03 ... Set the Memphis game record for receiving yards by a back with 135 versus Tennessee Tech ... Led the nation in allpurpose yardage (192.1) and was ranked fifth in rushing (130.0) ... Was twice named Conference USA Player of the Week and was voted the C-USA Offensive Player of the Year in 2003 ... Had 10-consecutive 100 yard rushing per-

formances in '03 and now has 14 for his career ... Ended his freshman season tied for fifth in the nation in average yards per carry at 6.6 yards ... Had four 100-yard performances as a freshman ... Was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team and The Sporting News C-USA All-Freshman Team. WILLIAMS' STATISTICS Rushing Yr Att 2002 103 2003 243 Total 346

Yds 684 1430 2114

Avg 6.6 5.9 6.1

TDs 5 10 15

LG 86 49 86

1 MAURICE AVERY WR, 6-2, 210, Junior ✰ Came to the Tigers as a quarterback but was moved to receiver in 2003 ... Finished the season as the team's leading receiver with 49 catches for 742 yards ... Led the team in receiving scores with eight touchdowns, despite missing the final two regular season games with a knee injury ... Averaged 15.1 yards per catch ... Caught a school-record 13 passes for 125 yards in the UAB game ... Had a season-long reception of 55 yards against Houston... His 49 catches rank as the fifth highest single season total and his 742 yards ranks as the school's fifth highest. AVERY'S STATISTICS Receiving Yr No. 2002 2 2003 49 Total 51

Yds 13 742 755

Avg 6.5 15.1 14.8

TDs 0 8 8

LG 11 55 55

28 DARRON WHITE WR, 6-0, 200, Senior

receiving yards with 1,290 ... Caught 37 passes for 525 yards and five touchdowns in 2003 ... Had a season-high ten pass receptions for 102 yards in the Miss State game in 2003 ... Had two TD catches in win over East Carolina ...Was the team's third-leading receiver with 34 receptions for 422 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman ... Closed the 2001 season with seven receptions for 123 yards and two TDs against Cincinnati ... Was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team. WHITE'S STATISTICS Receiving Yr No. Yds Avg TDs LG 2001 34 422 12.4 3 69 2002 40 343 8.6 2 30 2003 37 525 14.2 5 36 Total 111 1290 11.6 10 69

DEFENSE

77 ALBERT MEANS DT, 6-4, 328, Senior ✰ A two-year letterman who has 16 career starts at defensive tackle for Memphis ... Was credited with 51 tackles, two tackles for lost yardage and two quarterback sacks in '03 ... Had a season-high eight tackles against UAB ... Came to the Tigers as a transfer from Alabama in 2001 ... Also totaled 51 tackles in 2001 and had four tackles for lost yardage ... Had one pass interception in win over UTChattanooga ... Has 102 career tackles in two seasons.

2001 2003 Total

✰ Has lettered as a regular at receiver for three years ... Is currently ranked 4th on Tigers' all-time receptions list with 111 and 6th in

✰✰✰ Tiger All-Star Candidates ✰✰✰ 28

MEMPHIS

T 27 27 54

MEANS' STATISTICS A TOT TFL SAC INT 24 51 4-21 1-5 1 24 51 2-10 2-10 0 48 102 6-31 3-15 1

45 WESLEY SMITH FS, 6-3, 194, Junior ✰ A letterman safety for the Tigers who was a starter for last year ... Was credited with 98 tackles and four tackles for lost yardage in 2003 ... Had three interceptions to lead team ... Named C-USA Defensive Player of the Week vs Cincinnati ... Named 1st team AllConference USA.

2003

T 51

SMITH'S STATISTICS A TOT TFL SAC 47 98 4-31 1-20

INT 3-40

Offensive Lineup QUARTERBACK

18 11 19 7

Danny Wimprine *** Bobby Robison * Patrick Byrne * Will Hudgens

20 33 3 38 25 5

DeAngelo Williams ** Jamarcus Gaither Derron Parquet * LaKendus Cole * Brian Davis Joseph Doss

6-1 6-4 6-1 6-3

TAILBACK ( A ) 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-9 6-1 5-9

FULLBACK ( B )

34 24

Robert Douglas *** Taz Knockum

82 89 85

John Doucette ** Isaac Daniel * Brett Russell

12 84 14 86

Chris Kelley * Mario Pratcher * Earnest Williams Maurice Jones

83 21 86 87

Ryan Scott * Tavares Gideon * Tim Myers Carlton Robinzine

88 80 16

Tavarious Davis ** Von Webb * Antonio McCoy

1 28 81 85 94 27

Maurice Avery ** Darron White *** Brandon Stewart Daniel Byram Navin Ausley Michael Grandberry

6-3 6-2

TIGHT END

6-2 6-0 6-3

RECEIVER ( Y ) 6-1 6-4 6-0 6-4

RECEIVER ( X ) 6-4 6-4 6-0 6-5

RECEIVER ( Z ) 6-1 6-0 6-0

RECEIVER ( H ) 6-1 6-0 5-5 5-9 6-0 5-10

MEMPHIS LEFT TACKLE

222 213 211 200

r-Sr. Sr. r-So. Fr.

63 71 59 78

Blake Butler * Jason Johnson *** Bruce McCaleb * Brandon Pearce

217 188 220 189 211 190

Jr. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-So. Fr.

79 69 75 62

Kenyun Glover * Andy Smith Andrew Handy *** Eddie Strickland

76 66 64

Gene Frederic *** Stephen Schuh Bobby Garafolo

54 74 68 70

Willie Henderson * Jared McGowen Jason Matthews * James Corder

73 65 72 53 57

David Davis * Abraham Holloway Greg Billingslea Jeremy Rone ** Philip Beliles

32 19

Stephen Gostkowski ** Patrick Byrne *

98 95 97

Rusty Clayton * Jared Bidne Trey Friend

232 221

r-Sr. r-Fr.

271 249 220

Jr. r-Sr. Fr.

201 211 170 185

Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr.

206 210 162 190

So. r-Sr. r-Sr. Fr.

198 184 165

r-Sr. r-Sr. Fr.

210 200 158 178 174 170

Jr. Sr. r-Fr. r-Jr. r-Jr. Fr.

6-3 6-3 6-2 6-5

296 284 278 270

r-So. r-Sr. r-So. Fr.

6-3 6-4 6-3 6-3

307 298 310 310

r-Jr. r-Fr. Sr. r-So.

6-4 6-1 6-3

288 287 289

Sr. So. r-Jr.

328 305 295 296

r-So. r-So. Sr. r-Jr.

282 328 290 272 265

r-Sr. r-Fr. r-So. r-Sr. Fr.

200 211

Jr. r-Fr.

241 225 250

r-So. r-Sr. r-Fr.

LEFT GUARD

CENTER

RIGHT GUARD 6-7 6-4 6-4 6-7

RIGHT TACKLE 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-4

PLACEKICKER 6-2 6-1

DEEP SNAPPER 6-0 6-0 6-0

MEMPHIS OFFENSE X

OT H

C QB RB 29

OT Y

Defensive Lineup 96 27 61 42 46 92

51 93 92 60

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

David McNair ** Shaka Hill ** Lane Garcia Brandon Farrar Tyus Jackson Van Houston

6-3 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-6

NOSE TACKLE

LaVale Washington ** Haracio Colen Ryan Williams Brandon Douglas

6-1 6-3 6-2 6-3

265 286 290 275

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

77 43 90 91 99

Albert Means ** Marcus West ** Aaron Bentley * Cortez McCraney Rubio Phillips

55 10 22 4

Mike Snyder * Carlton Baker Cato Mott ** Greg Hinds

41 56 15 37

Tim Goodwell ** Charles Davis * Michael Spurlock * Heath Grant

30 52 52 44

Quinton McCrary * Carson Hunter * Sheldon Taylor ** TiQuintin Morrell

6-4 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-2

LEFT LINEBACKER 6-2 6-2 5-10 6-1

256 253 247 255 250 320

r-Sr. r-Jr. So. Fr. Jr.

231 232 194 220

So. Jr. Jr. Fr.

229 245 221 220

RIGHT LINEBACKER 6-2 5-10 6-2 6-1

Jr. r-So. Fr. Fr.

328 252 292 220 250

MIDDLE LINEBACKER 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-1

r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-So. Jr. Jr.

222 231 215 205

Jr. Sr. So. Fr.

MEMPHIS LEFT CA T SAFETY CAT

40 23 39 36

O.C. Collins ** Sam Brewer * Olen Whitely * Rod Smith

6-0 6-1 6-0 6-1

8 17 21 49

Scott Vogel *** Javar Pollard * Derek Clenin * Khalid Khowaja

7 26 39

Cameron Essex *** Dustin Lopez Jermaine Anderson

45 31 13

Wesley Smith * Jamaal Rufus * Chase Crawford

9 29 6 2

Tristan Thomas *** Lionel Pieh *** Jermaine Chambers * Brandon Patterson

48 35 41

Brandon Roberson * Ryan Ivey ** John Patterson

185 194 208 205

Jr. r-So. r-So. Fr.

193 203 188 185

Jr. So. So. r-Sr.

186 191 165

Sr. So. r-Fr.

194 205 208

Jr. So. r-Fr.

6-1 5-10 6-0 6-1

180 191 210 195

Sr. Sr. r-Jr. Fr.

6-0 6-0 6-3

183 175 175

Sr. r-Sr. r-Jr.

RIGHT CA T SAFETY CAT 6-0 6-0 5-9 5-11

LEFT CORNER 5-11 5-10 5-7

FREE SAFETY 6-3 6-3 6-1

RIGHT CORNER

PUNTER

So. r-So. r-Jr. Fr.

MEMPHIS DEFENSE CS

DE OLB

MLB

OLB

CS CB

FS 30

COACHES

COACHES INSIDE THIS SECTION 33 39 49

HEAD COACH TOMMY WEST ASSISTANTCOACHES&THEIRFAMILIES SUPPORTSTAFF

Tommy West Tommy West, the former Clemson head football coach who came to Memphis in 2000 as defensive coordinator, was hired as the Tigers' head coach on November 30, 2000. The hiring has proven to be very beneficial for the U of M football program as the popular coach led the Tigers to a 9-4 record in 2003 and an appearance in the New Orleans Bowl. In just three short seasons, West has turned around the Memphis football fortunes and has built an overall record of 1719-0 while becoming the eighth-winningest coach in U of M football history. In addition to the marked improvement of the team on the field, West and his staff continue to land more and more outstanding recruits from the MidSouth area. His 2004 signing class was ranked as the best in Conference USA and one of the top 50 classes in the nation by Tom Lemming. Under his direction, the 2003 football squad opened the season with an impressive win over Tennessee Tech and then made a statement to the college football world with a 44-34 win over the Ole Miss Rebels in a nationally-televised game from Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. As the season progressed, the U of M continued to gather victories, knocking off Conference USA opponents Houston, Tulane, East Carolina, Louisville and Cincinnati. When the final regular season game ended, the Tigers had posted an 8-4 record and were drawing interest from several bowl games. The Tigers' eight wins during the regular season marked the third-highest win total in school history. The U of M had not won eight games in a season since 1973 when Fred Pancoast led Memphis to an 8-3 record. On November 30, the University of Memphis was invited to take on North Texas University in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl. The invitation marked the U of M's first bowl appearance since the 1971 season when Memphis defeated San Jose State in the Pasadena Bowl. The 32-year bowl drought had ended. West took his Tiger team to New Orleans in

December and on the evening of the 16th, brought the special season to a storybook ending with a 2717 victory over Mean Green of North Texas before a national television audience. The University of Memphis had finished the 2003 season with a record of 9-4, marking the best record by a Tiger team since the 1963 season. West's team became just the fourth in Memphis football history to claim nine wins in a single season. In December of 2003, West was honored by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association as the Tennessee Coach of the Year in football. For his work with Memphis during the 2003 football season, West was named the Tennessee Sportswriters' Coach of the Year, marking the first such award for a Memphis football coach since Billy J. Murphy was named the Detroit News National Coach of the Year in 1963. As the 2003 season brought more and more attention for the U of M football team, the Mid-South region buzzed about the accomplishments of the squad. That interest would later translate into the school's strongest recruiting class from the West Tennessee and Mississippi regions. In February of 2004, the Tigers signed 11 players from the Memphis Shelby-Metro area, four from West Tennessee, including Tennessee's Mr. Football for Classes 2-A and 3-A, and four from Mississippi, including the state's top prospect.

MEMPHIS Rivals.com ranked the Tigers second in the nation in the number of outstanding athletes signed. In his first season in Memphis, West, who was serving as defensive coordinator, led the Tiger defensive unit to a fifth-place national ranking in total defense and the nation's number one position in rushing defense in 2000. West, Memphisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 21st head football coach, came to the Tigers with a reputation as a national recruiter and he has proven with his recruiting classes that the reputation was well deserved. But not only can the well-liked head coach pull in football players, he attracts coaches as well. During the winter of 2002, West was able to persuade former Mississippi State defensive coordiantor Joe Lee Dunn to return to the University of Memphis in the same capacity. Dunn is renowned nationally with his aggressive style of defensive play which fits West's style of play. Not to rest on his laurels, West spear-headed a recruiting class which landed several nationally ranked players. Included in the class of 2003 were such recognized defensive players Quinton McCrary of Columbus, MS, Quintin Williams and Jamaal Rufus of Memphis and Jason Matthews of Northeast Mississippi Community College. To top off the class of 2003, the staff inked the nation's top junior college quarterback in Bobby Robison and an outstanding junior college punter in

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Brandon Roberson. The Tigers' 2002 recruiting class was ranked as the number one class in Conference USA by Tom Lemming and SuperPrep Football Magazine and one of the top 50 classes in the nation for 2002. West and his staff landed the state's top defensive prospect in Ridgeway High's Willie Henderson and Georgia's top quarterback prospect in Maurice Avery of McNair High in Atlanta. Two weeks after National Signing Day, DeAngelo Williams, the most heralded running back in Arkansas, inked with West and the U of M. West's first class of recruits at Memphis included 10 players from the Memphis area, a feat unheard of in past years at the U of M. The 2002 football squad showed marked improvement offensively with the new spread offense. The team set numerous passing records, including the most touchdown passes in a season with 24. Wade Smith, who West converted from tight end to offensive tackle, was a third round draft selection by the Miami Dolphins and Travis Anglin, who was moved from quarterback to wide receiver, was drafted by the Detroit Lions. The Tigers posted a 5-6 record during the 2001 season and came within a matter of seconds of receiving the school's first bowl bid in 30 years. Several bowl scouts were in attendance for the U of M's season finale and were prepared to extend an offer if the Tigers had won the game. The game played down to the final four seconds before the outcome was decided.

West’s Head Coaching Marks Overall ................................. 52-54 Home Record ........................ 33-22 Away Record ......................... 17-29 Neutral Record .......................... 2-3 Aug/Sept .............................. 18-20 October ................................ 15-20 November ............................ 18-14 Outrush Opposition ............... 43-13 Win Turnover Margin ............... 30-4 C-USA Record ...................... 10-14 C-USA Home Record ................. 6-6 C-USA Road Record ................... 4-8 ACC Record .......................... 21-19 ACC Home Record .................. 11-9 ACC Road Record ................. 10-10 Wins Over Top 25 ......................... 4

West, who was inducted into the All-American Football Foundation Hall of Fame in April of 2002, came to the U of M campus in December of 1999 after spending five years with the Atlantic Coast Conference football power Clemson. He took over a Memphis defense that had been ranked 23rd in the nation in 1999 in total defense but had been unable to defend against the run. After allowing Mississippi State University just 127 total yards of total offense in the 2000 season opener, the Tigers found themselves ranked fourth in the nation in defense. A week later, Memphis limited Louisiana-Monroe to just 176 total yards and in doing so, climbed into second place in the NCAA rankings. The Tigers never relinquished their top-10 ranking throughout the season despite playing several nationally-ranked offenses. Memphis finished the 2000 campaign ranked No. 5 in the nation in total defense and No. 1 in the nation in rushing defense. Memphis limited nine of its 11 opponents to less than 100 yards rushing and no team rushed for more than 125 yards against the U of M in 2000. The Tigers had five players named to the AllConference USA first team defensive unit, which tied the C-USA record for the most players from one school ever named to a first team. Nose tackle Marcus Bell, defensive end Andre Arnold, linebacker Kamal Shakir, safety Idrees Bashir and corner Michael Stone all received first team All-C-USA honors in 2000. Freshman linebacker Coot Terry and corner Jason Brown were also named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team defensive unit. Prior to his arrival in Memphis, West's resume as a head coach included four bowl appearances, 12 road wins and four wins over Associated Press Top 25 teams while serving as head coach at Clemson. But in addition to his abilities as a head coach, West earned his reputation as a tireless recruiter while at Clemson. During his tenure at Clemson, West recruited the school's all-time leading rusher, Raymond 34

THE QUICK FACTS ABOUT TOMMY WEST ✰ Born July 31, 1954, in Carrollton, Georgia

✰ High School Gainesville (GA) High, received varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball and was a high school All-American selection in football (1972) and was an all-state and All-Southern selection in 1972; Drafted by Chicago Cubs in 1972.

✰ College Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Education from Tennessee in 1976; Earned three letters as a scholarship TE and was a two-year letter winner for the Volunteer baseball team; Was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976.

✰ Personal Data Name: Thomas Cleveland West Family: Wife, Lindsay Watkins West of Forest City, NC; an Appalachian State graduate, and one child, Turner (12/19/87).

✰ Coaching/Administrative Career 1979: Assistant at Ole Miss under Steve Sloan, (runningbacks);OleMissfinishedtheseasonwitha4-7record and placed 7th in the SEC... 1980-81: Assistant coach at AppalachianStateunderMikeWorkingin 1980 (receivers), andnamedoffensivecoordinatorin1981 ...1982-89:Assistant coach at Clemson under Danny Ford, (outside linebackers), Clemson played in 1985 Independence Bowl; 1986 Gator Bowl; 1987 Citrus Bowl; 1988 Citrus Bowl; 1989 Gator Bowl ...1990: Assistant coach at Tennessee under Johnny Majors, (running backs); Tennessee played in 1990 Sugar Bowl ...1991-92: Defensive coordinator at South Carolina under Sparky Woods, (defensive coordinator/linebackers) ...1993: Hired as head coach at UT-Chattanooga and led Mocs to 4-7-0 record ... 1993: Hired as head coach at Clemson to replace Ken Hatfield for Peach Bowl game...1994-98: Head coach at Clemson University; Led the Tigers to a 31-28 record and appearances in the Gator Bowl (1995); Peach Bowl (1996) and the Peach Bowl (1997) ... 2000: Defensive coordinator at the University of Memphis; Led the Tigers to a fifth place national ranking in total defense and the number one ranking in rushing defense 2001: Hired as head coach at Memphis to replace Rip Scherer and led Tigers to a 5-6 record during the 2001 season ... 2002: Inducted into All-American Football Foundation Hall of Fame ... 2003: Won nine games and had Tigers in bowl for first time in 32 years; named the Tennessee Sportswriters Coach of the Year.

✰ Record At UT-Chattanooga: 4-7-0 (1993) At Clemson: 31-28-0 (1993-98) At Memphis: 17-19-0 (2001-present) Total Record: 52-54-0 ( 9 years)

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Priester; the school's all-time leading passer, Nealon Greene; and the school's all-time leading receiver, Rod Gardner. In addition to the offensive talent he landed for the Tigers, West had two linebackers named to AllAmerica teams and both were drafted into the NFL. Anthony Simmons was named to the 1996 and 1997 All-America teams and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks. Keith Adams was an All-American in 1999 and 2000 and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans. Gardner was a first round draft selection of the Washington Redskins. Not only did West recruits excel on the field, they also excelled in the classroom. Over the last two years, 1998-99 and 1999-2000, Clemson's football teams had a graduation rate of 75 percent, which ranked the school among the nation's leaders in the classroom. The 1998 Peach Bowl was Clemson’s thirdconsecutive season-ending bowl appearance, an accomplishment that only 16 other programs could claim. The third bowl bid marked the first time since the mid-1980s that Clemson had been to a bowl game three straight years, and West became just the second coach in Clemson history to take the Tigers to three consecutive bowl games. His first four seasons at Clemson saw the Tigers make late season runs in the bowl standings. In 1994, with the youngest defense in Clemson history, one that started seven freshmen, the Tigers won three of their final four games, including a victory at 12th-ranked North Carolina. The surge of success at the end of the 1995 season had the Tigers in the top 25 of every poll. Clemson won its last five regular season games, including four wins by at least 17 points. West’s Tigers were picked fifth in the ACC preseason poll that year, but relied on the third-best offense in Clemson football history and the nation’s 10th-ranked scoring defense to finish third in the ACC standings with a 62 record, its best league finish since the Tigers won the ACC title in 1991.

The 1995 campaign was one in which Clemson excelled in every area. The Tigers were ranked fourth in the nation in rushing, yet led the ACC in yards per pass attempt. Defensively, Clemson rated in the top 20 in the nation in rushing defense, passing efficiency defense and turnover margin. In terms of special teams, Clemson was the only school in the nation to have individuals ranked in the top 25 in punting, placekicking, punt returns and kickoff returns. The 1996 season saw Clemson win five of its last six regular season games, including a victory at 15th ranked Virginia, just the third road win over a ranked team in the decade of the 1990s for the Tigers. For the second consecutive year Clemson won the ACC rushing title and reached a top 25 ranking. Clemson won 75 percent of its ACC games, this time finishing tied for second in the league standings with North Carolina. The Tigers were extended a bid to

the Peach Bowl to face LSU. In 1997, the Tigers won four of their last five regular season games, including a 47-21 victory over South Carolina in the season finale that clinched a bowl invitation. It was the most points scored by Clemson against South Carolina since 1900. The 1997 season featured a record setting passing attack, led by Nealon Greene, who set season records for pass completions, passing yards and completion percentage. The defense followed suit, led by first-team AP All-American Anthony Simmons, who led the ACC in tackles and tackles for loss. Clemson’s defense ranked in the top 20 in the nation in rushing defense, total defense and scoring defense and ranked third in the ACC in pass defense. West’s 1998 Clemson team continued the tradition of top defenses. Clemson ranked 12th in the nation in rushing defense and 25th in total defense. The squad finished second in the ACC to Florida

Coaches Who Made Their Debut in Bowl Games New Coach Danny Ford John Gutekunst Spike Dykes Jeff Bower Lou Tepper Tommy West Carl Torbush David Cutcliffe Chris Scelfo

School Clemson Minnesota Texas Tech Sou. Miss Illinois Clemson North Carolina Ole Miss Tulane

Succeeded (Bowl Opponent, Result) Charley Pell (‘78 Gator, Ohio State W, 17-15) Lou Holtz (‘85 Independence, Clemson, W 20-13) David McWilliams (‘86 Independence, Ole Miss L, 17-20) Curley Hallman (‘90 All-American, N.C. State L 27-31) John Mackovic (‘91 Hall of Fame, UCLA L, 3-6) Ken Hatfield (‘93 Peach Bowl, Kentucky, W, 14-13) Mack Brown (‘97 Gator, Virginia Tech, W, 42-3) Tommy Tuberville (‘98 Independence,Texas Tech, W, 35-18) Tommy Bowden (‘98 Liberty, BYU, W, 41-27) 35

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Year-By-Year with Tommy West Year

School (assignment)

Record

Bowl

Conf. Finish

1979

Ole Miss (Running Backs)

4-7-0

7th

1980

Appalachian State (Receivers)

6-4-0

3rd

1981

Appalachian State (Offensive Coor.)

3-7-1

7th

1982

Clemson (OLB)

9-1-1

1st

1983

Clemson (OLB)

9-1-1

1984

Clemson (OLB)

7-4-0

1985

Clemson (OLB)

6-6-0

Independence

3rd

1986

Clemson (OLB)

8-2-2

Gator

1st

1987

Clemson (OLB)

10-2-0

Citrus

1st

1988

Clemson (OLB)

10-2-0

Citrus

1st

1989

Clemson (OLB)

10-2-0

Gator

3rd

1990

Tennessee (Running Backs)

9-2-2

Sugar

1st

1991

South Carolina (Defensive Coor.)

3-6-0

1992

South Carolina (Defensive Coor.)

5-6-0

4th (E)

1993

UT-Chattanooga (Head Coach)

4-7-0

8th

1993

Clemson (Head Coach)

1-0-0

Peach

1994

Clemson (Head Coach)

5-6-0

6th

1995

Clemson (Head Coach)

8-4-0

Gator

3rd

1996

Clemson (Head Coach)

7-5-0

Peach

2nd

1997

Clemson (Head Coach)

7-5-0

Peach

5th

1998

Clemson (Head Coach)

3-8-0

2000

Memphis (Defensive Coor.)

4-7

T7th

2001

Memphis (Head Coach)

5-6

T7th

2002

Memphis (Head Coach)

3-9

9th

2003

Memphis (Head Coach)

9-4

New Orleans

T3rd

1989

Gator Bowl

1990

Sugar Bowl

1974

Liberty Bowl

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Gator Bowl

○

1973

○

Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl

As a Head Coach 1993

Peach Bowl

1995

Gator Bowl

1996

Peach Bowl

1997

Peach Bowl

2003

New Orleans Bowl

Independence Bowl

1986

Gator Bowl

1988

Citrus Bowl

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1989

Citrus Bowl

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1985

○

As an Assistant Coach

○

1972

○

As a Player

○

West's Bowl Participation

State in both areas and led the league in sacks per game. Offensively, the young team made great strides, averaging over 25 points per game during the last four contests. The team threw for over 2,000 yards, marking just the second Clemson team in the school’s history to do so. West ended his tenure at Clemson with a 2819 victory over archrival South Carolina, the third time in four years he had beaten Clemson’s chief rival. At the conclusion of the game, West, his wife Lindsay and son Turner, were carried off the field by the Clemson players, a testimony to their respect for West. In 1996-97, 20 Clemson football players made the ACC Academic Honor Roll, the highest total on record. In fact, each of the three-highest totals for academics in Clemson football history took place under the guidance of West and the team’s GPA entering 1998 was a 20-year high. Sixty-one football players were chosen to the ACC Academic Honor Roll during the last four years of West’s tenure, twice as many as any four-year period in Clemson history. West took over the head coaching position at Clemson on November 29, 1993. Less than a month later he already had a bowl victory on his record, a 14-13 win over Kentucky in the Peach Bowl. It was Clemson’s sixth bowl win in an eight-year period. With his debut in the Peach Bowl, West became the sixth coach in NCAA history to make his debut with a program in a bowl game. However, at that time, he was just the second coach in collegiate football history to make his debut in a bowl game without previously coaching his new team as an assistant coach earlier in the season. West was a mainstay of a Clemson coaching staff that led the Tigers to a 69-20-4 record and six Associated Press Top 20 rankings between 198289. During his first tour of duty with Clemson, work-

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ing as outside linebacker coach, Clemson played in five bowl games (winning four) and claimed four ACC Championships, including three consecutive from 1986-88. Clemson had a 44-10-1 record against ACC competition during his era on the Tiger staff, an 81 percent winning mark. Additionally, five of those Clemson teams ranked in the top 15 in the nation in rushing defense and scoring defense, and three ranked in the top 12 in the nation in total defense. Clemsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1989 defense ranked fifth in the nation in total defense, rushing defense and scoring defense, and Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outside linebackers played an instrumental part in the success story. His top four outside linebackers that year all played in the NFL in 1994. The list of former West players in the NFL included Levon Kirkland and Wayne Simmons, both of whom played in the Super Bowl in the 1990s. West began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Tennessee (his alma mater) in 1977. He left the Volunteers and coached one year of high school football at White County High in Sparta, TN, in 1978 before being hired as an assistant coach at Ole Miss in 1979. After a season in Oxford, MS, he was hired as an assistant coach at Appalachian State during the 1980 and 1981 seasons. After his career as an assistant at Clemson (1982-89), West became the running backs coach at Tennessee. During the 1990 season, Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference and captured the Sugar Bowl with a win over Virginia. The Volunteers scored a school-record 442 points that season and averaged over 410 yards per game in total offense (205.7 rushing and 205.4 passing). He served as co-defensive coordinator at South Carolina in 1991 and 1992. In 1993 West took over a UT-Chattanooga team that had won just two games in 1992. He doubled that total in 1993 and guided the Mocs to one of the landmark wins in school history, a 33-31 win over No. 1 ranked Marshall. He concluded the regular season with a 45-42 victory over Furman. Ironically, his first regular season game at Clemson was a victory over Furman. West earned three letters in his four-year career at Tennessee (1972-75). The Vols played in three bowl games and were ranked in a final top 20 poll over the same three-year span. He was cocaptain of Tennessee's 1975 football team and played in the Blue-Gray All-Star Game that same year. He began his college career as a running back, but saw most of his playing time as a tight end. He caught 37 passes for 575 yards in his UT career, including 16 passes for 233 yards as a senior. As a junior, he caught an 81-yard pass from Condredge Hollaway, still the longest non-scoring play in Tennessee football history. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee in 1976 and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that same year.

West played two seasons of baseball for the Volunteers (1974-1975) and had a career batting average of .305. He hit .367 in 1975 and was named All-Southeastern Conference Eastern Division. West was a multi-sport standout in high school. He was an outfielder in baseball, a guard in basketball and a running back in football. In 1972 he was named a High School All-American in football and was a second round draft choice in baseball by the Chicago Cubs organization. Willie Randolph, who went on to an All-Star career with the New York Yankees, was one of the 77 future Major League players drafted after West in the regular phase of the June 1972 draft. He played prep football at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, GA, for Coach Bobby Gruhn. West was an all-state back as a junior and was also named to the All-Southern Team. Born Thomas Cleveland West on July 31, 1954, in Carrollton, Georgia, he is married to the former Lindsay Watkins of Forest City, N.C. The couple has one son, Turner, age 16, who is a junior at Briarcrest High School in Memphis and a member of the football team.

West vs. All Opponents Appalachain State ............................................... 1-1 Arkansas State .................................................... 2-0 Army .................................................................. 2-0 Auburn ............................................................... 0-1 Chattanooga ...................................................... 1-0 Cincinnati ........................................................... 1-2 Citadel ............................................................... 0-1 Duke .................................................................. 3-2 East Carolina ...................................................... 1-1 East Tennessee State .......................................... 0-1 Florida State ....................................................... 0-5 Furman .............................................................. 4-0 Gardner-Webb ................................................... 1-0 Georgia .............................................................. 0-2 Georgia Southern ............................................... 0-1 Georgia Tech ...................................................... 3-2 Houston .............................................................. 2-1 Kentucky ............................................................. 1-0 Louisville ............................................................. 1-2 LSU .................................................................... 0-1 Marshall ............................................................. 1-0 Maryland ............................................................ 5-0 Mississippi .......................................................... 1-2 Mississippi State ................................................. 0-3 Missouri ............................................................. 0-1 Murray State ....................................................... 1-0 North Carolina ................................................... 2-3 North Carolina State ........................................... 3-2 North Texas ........................................................ 1-0 South Carolina ................................................... 3-2 Southern Miss .................................................... 1-2 Syracuse ............................................................. 0-1 TCU ................................................................... 0-1 Tennessee .......................................................... 0-1 Tennessee-Martin ............................................... 1-0 Tennessee Tech .................................................. 1-0 Texas-El Paso ..................................................... 1-0 Tulane ................................................................ 2-0 UAB ................................................................... 0-3 USF .................................................................... 1-2 Virginia ............................................................... 1-4 VMI .................................................................... 0-1 Virginia Tech ....................................................... 0-1 Wake Forest ....................................................... 4-1 Western Carolina ............................................... 1-1

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All-C-USA Players under Tommy West Marcus Bell, NT 1st Andre Arnold, DE 1st Kamal Shakir, LB 1st Idrees Bashir, FS 1st Michael Stone, CB 1st Coot Terry, OLB All-Frosh Jason Brown, CB All-Frosh Artis Hicks, OG 1st Glenn Sumter, DB 1st Dante Brown, RB 2nd Drew Harmon, C All-Frosh Darron White, WR All-Frosh James Gaither, P All-Frosh Jimond Pugh, C 1st Derrick Ballard, LB 2nd Travis Anglin, WR 2nd Tony Brown, DE 2nd DeAngelo Williams, RB All-Frosh Stephen Gostkowski, K All-Frosh John Doucette, TE All-Frosh O.C. Collins, DB All-Frosh DeAngelo Williams, RB 1st Wesley Smith, DB 1st Coot Terry, OLB 2nd Eric Taylor, DT 2nd Maurice Avery, WR 2nd Derrick Ballard, SS 3rd Scott Vogel, DB 3rd Gene Frederic, C 3rd Jeremy Rone, OT 3rd Blake Butler, OG All-Frosh

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About Tommy West’s Coaching Career

ACC Coaches to Receive Bowl Bids Three Consecutive Years Coach School Streak Years Bobby Bowden Florida State 9 1992-00 Jerry Claiborne Maryland 6 1973-78 Mack Brown North Carolina 6 1992-97 Dick Crum North Carolina 5 1979-83 Dick Sheridan NC State 5 1988-92 Danny Ford Clemson 5 1985-89 Bobby Ross Maryland 4 1982-85 Lou Holtz NC State 4 1972-75 George Welsh Virginia 4 1993-96 Tommy West Clemson 3 1995-97 Bill Dooley North Carolina 3 1970-72

Assistant Coaches CLAY HELTON ASSISTANT HEAD COACH/RECEIVERS

THE HELTON FILE Personal Born: Gainesville, Florida Birthdate: 6-24-72 College: Houston (1994) Athletics: 4 year football letterman at quarterback (Auburn 1991-92 & Houston, 1993-94) Wife: Angela Children: Reid, Aubrey & Turner

Coaching Experience Univ. of Memphis (2000-present) Univ. of Houston (1997-99) Duke University (1995-96) Clay Helton, who coached the Tiger receiver corps to one of its better seasons in several years, has been promoted to assistant head coach for the Tigers. Head coach Tommy West announced the promotion in February of 2004. Helton, who coached the University of Houston Cougar running backs for three seasons (199799) before joining the staff at Memphis, is entering his fifth year as a member of the staff at the U of M. He worked with the Tiger running backs for two years before moving to the receivers in 2003. Taking over the depleted receiver position in 2003, Helton rebuilt the unit into a record-setting group that helped set school marks for receptions (260) and yardage (3,419). Known for his teaching abilities, Helton

coached the Memphis running backs in 2002 and was instrumental in the rapid advances made by freshman sensation DeAngelo Williams. Williams led the nation in average yards per carry for four weeks of the 2002 season and was ranked second in the nation after 11 games. He finished the campaign, according to the NCAA, tied for fifth with a 6.6 yard per carry average through 12 games. Helton was also responsible for the success of Tiger tailback Dante Brown in 2001. Brown, a junior college transfer, rushed for over 900 yards and 12 total touchdowns in 2001. A late arrival in the Tiger camp, Helton spent numerous hours working with Brown to prepare him for the opening game of the 2001 season. Brown responded to Helton's tutelage by rushing for the fourth-highest single season total in school history (902 yards) and setting a Memphis record for rushing touchdowns in a game with four against Houston. His 11 rushing touchdowns are tied for the second-highest total by a Tiger back in football annals. In the fall of 2000, Helton played a huge role in the development of several young running backs, including Jeff "Sugar" Sanders, Darche' Epting, Aaron Meadows and Jeremiah Bonds, all of whom saw regular playing time for the Tigers that season. Helton, the son of former University of Houston head coach Kim Helton, served as the Cougars' running backs coach for three years from 1997-99. He was responsible in 1997 for the development of All-Conference USA performer Ketric Sanford, who combined with Vaughn Innis to rush for over 1,200 yards. In 1998, Sanford placed second among all C-USA backs in all-purpose yards with 1,530 and rushed for over 1,000 yards for the first time in his career. A native of Sugarland, Texas, Helton played quarterback for Houston in 1993 and 1994, after transferring from Auburn University. While playing for the Auburn Tigers in 1991, Helton received AllAcademic Southeastern Conference honors. He was voted one of Houston's team captains in 1994. Following graduation from Houston, Helton entered the coaching profession as a member of 39

Fred Goldsmith's staff at Duke University. He worked as a graduate assistant for Duke in 1995 and was hired as the Blue Devils' running backs coach in 1996. While in Durham, North Carolina, Helton helped to developed a Duke running game that featured Laymarr Marshall, who tallied 13 touchdowns. The 13 touchdowns were the second-highest single season total in school history. Helton earned his bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Science from Houston in 1994. He and his wife, Angela, have three children-sons Reid and Turner, and daughter, Aubrey.

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RANDY FICHTNER OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/QUARTERBACKS

THE FICHTNER FILE Personal Born: Cleveland, Ohio Birthdate: 11-7-63 College: Purdue University (1985) Athletics: 2 year football letterman at defensive back Wife: Jennifer Children: Nate, Kirby, Shelby

Coaching Experience University of Memphis (2001-present) Arkansas State University (1997-00) Purdue University (1994-96) University of Memphis (1990-93) UNLV (1989) University of Southern Cal (1988) University of Michigan (1986-87) Purdue University (1984-85) Randy Fichtner, who served as offensive coordinator at Arkansas State University for four seasons, was hired by head coach Tommy West to serve as offensive coordinator and quarterback coach on the staff at the University of Memphis. He is in his fourth season under West, but was not a stranger to the U of M football program when he returned to the staff in 2001. An experienced coordinator of the passing game, Fichtner installed the "spread offense" at The U of M in 2001 and has seen his offensive scheme pay dividends for the Tigers over the past three seasons. In 2003, the Tigers rewrote the Memphis record book. With a veteran quarterback, a solid running game and an improved receiver corps, the U of M offense set marks for passing yardage (3,419), pass attempts (470), pass receptions

(260) and tied the all-time total offense record with 4,258 yards. Memphis averaged 444.5 yards per game in total offense, including a record 263.0 yards per game passing. The Tigers compiled a record 393 points scored, and their average of 30.2 points per game ranks as the fifthhighest single season total in school history. The 2003 squad broke the single-season passing and total offense records set by the 2002 Tigers. The 2002 Memphis team had set marks for passing yards (2,868), passing attempts (452) and completions (235). Memphis averaged 30.2 points per game in 2003, 25.3 points per game in 2002 and 26.7 points per game in 2001 as compared to just 16.1 in 2000. Additionally, the Tigers averaged 354.8 yards of total offense in 2003, 354.8 yards of total offense per contest in '02 and 326.7 yards of total offense per game in 2001. The team gained just 255.7 yards the previous season. Under Fichtner's direction, Tiger quarterback Danny Wimprine emerged as one of the top passers in C-USA in 2003. Wimprine, who had set the Memphis record for passing yards by a freshman (1,329) and for the number of touchdown passes thrown (14) by a first-year player, became the first Tiger quarterback to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a single-season (2003) and 7,000 yards in a career. Fichtner, who coached at the University of Memphis under former head coach Chuck Stobart, spent four years (1997-2000) on Joe Hollis’ staff at Arkansas State University. He arrived in Jonesboro as the quarterback coach in the spring of 1997 and was promoted to offensive coordinator in August of 1997. During his tenure with the Indians, Fichtner worked with quarterback Cleo Lemon, who set virtually every Arkansas State passing and total offense record. Lemon became Arkansas State’s all-time leading passer as a junior and added to his totals during the 2000 season. Lemon is in his second year with the San Diego Chargers. Prior to joining the staff at ASU, Fichtner spent three years at Purdue University, his alma mater, serving as wide receiver coach and recruiting coordinator. The Cleveland, Ohio, native came 40

to Memphis in the fall of 1990 under Chuck Stobart and coached the Tiger receivers and quarterbacks for four seasons. During his stay at the University of Memphis, Fichtner worked with such noted receivers and quarterbacks as Steve Matthews, Keith Benton, Russell Copeland, Mac Cody and St. Louis Rams All-Pro wide receiver Isaac Bruce. While at Memphis, Fichtner’s Tiger offense set 44 records and produced back-to-back 6-5 records, marking the first consecutive winning seasons in almost 20 years. Matthews set numerous Tiger singlegame passing records, and in just 20 contests with the U of M, became the school's third all-time leading passer with 3,980 yards. Matthews went on to an NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans. Fichtner, age 40, also worked as a student assistant and graduate assistant at Purdue (1985-86) and at Michigan (1986-87), before joining Stobart as a volunteer coach at USC in 1988. He landed his first full-time position in 1989 as the tight end coach at UNLV and worked for the Runnin' Rebels for one season before coming to Memphis. Fichtner is married to the former Jennifer Parker of Covington, Tennessee, and the couple has three children, son, Nathaniel Ross, and daughters, Shelby Brooke and Kirby Lynn.

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RICK MALLORY OFFENSIVE LINE

THE MALLORY FILE Personal Born: Renton, Washington Birthdate: 10- 21- 60 College: Washington (1983) Athletics: 4 year football letterman at tight end & offensive guard Wife: Shannon Children: Ryan, Adam, Cameron & Naomi

Coaching Experience Univ. of Memphis (2000-present) Univ. of Washington (1993-1998)

Rick Mallory, who served as the offensive tackles and tight end coach at the University of Washington for five years, is entering his fifth season as the offensive line coach for the Tigers. Mallory joined the Memphis staff in May of 2000 and remained as a member of the Tiger staff when Tommy West was hired in 2001. In 2003, with an inexperienced line that had been depleted by graduation, Mallory was faced with the task of opening the season with just one returning starter. To aid in the rebuilding task, he was joined by former tight ends coach Russ Huesman. Mallory concentrated on the centers and guards, while Huesman worked with the tackles and tight ends. The youthful line helped the team to wins in its first two outings of the season, including a 44-34 victory over Ole Miss on national television. Despite several injuries, Mallory kept developing young players like Blake Butler, Stephen Schuh and Willie Henderson to provide depth. Butler was named to the C-USA All-Freshman team after the 2003 season.

The Memphis offensive line allowed just 12 quarterback sacks during the 2003 season and had a span of three contests when it allowed no sacks. Over the 2001-2002 seasons, Mallory guided the development of Wade Smith. A former tight end, Smith was moved to an offensive tackle slot and rapidly moved into a starter's position under Mallory's tutelage. In April of 2002, Smith became a third round draft pick of the Miami Dolphins. He was the 78th overall selection in the draft and started at tackle for the Dolphins in 2003. During the 2000 season, Mallory was instrumental in developing a number of young offensive linemen for the Tigers, most notably was Jimond Pugh, who played every snap for the offense in 2000. During his tenure at Washington, Mallory worked with four players who were selected in the NFL Draft. Mallory took over as a full-time coach midway through the 1993 season when Myles Corrigan was sidelined due to a heart condition. At the time, Mallory was working as a graduate assistant for then head coach Jim Lambright. Working with the tight ends, Mallory was fortunate to have Mark Bruener leading his position for a year and a half. Bruener became the Huskies all-time leader in receptions by a tight end, was named first-team All-Pac 10 twice and was selected in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a rookie, Bruener started in the 1996 Super Bowl. In 1996, Mallory had Ernie Conwell take over as the starter, and he went on to receive first team AllPac 10 honors. Conwell was taken by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the draft. In 1997, Mallory's tight end claimed All-Pac 10 honors for the third consecutive season. Cameron Cleeland picked up allleague honors and was later chosen by the New Orleans Saints in 41

the NFL Draft. The Huskies' second tight end, Jeremy Brigham, was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round. Mallory began his coaching career at Washington as a graduate assistant in 1992 and 1993 and was elevated to full-time status midway through the 1993 season. Aside from coaching the tackles, tight ends and the kicking game, Mallory served as the liaison for the alumni association and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Mallory was a Husky tight end himself as a freshman and sophomore, before moving to offensive guard prior to his junior year (1982). A three-year letterman, he went on to earn All-Pac 10 honors and AllCoast honors as a senior in 1983, when he served as team captain. In the 1984 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a ninth round pick and went on to play five seasons in the NFL. Mallory earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Washington. He attended Linbergh High School in Renton, Washington, where he was a standout tight end for the football team. Born October 21, 1960, in Renton, Washington, Mallory and his wife, Shannon, have three sons, Ryan, Adam and Cameron, and a daughter Naomi.

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JOHNSON "JEEP" HUNTER Running Backs

THE HUNTER FILE Personal Born: Denver, North Carolina Birthdate: 8-30-67 College: Catawba College (1991) Athletics: 3 year football letterman at defensive back Wife: Susan

Coaching Experience Univ. of Memphis (2003-present) Eastern Kentucky University (2001) UT-Chattanooga (2000) St. Louis Rams (2001) Clemson University (1998) Clemson - Graduate Asst. (1996-98) North Carolina A & T State (1994-96) Bandys High School (1991-93) Catawba College-Student Asst. (1987-90)

Johnson "Jeep" Hunter is entering his second season as an assistant coach on Tommy West's staff at the University of Memphis. But, the North Carolina native is no stranger to West, having served as a graduate assistant and later as Assistant Athletic Director for Football Management on the football staff at Clemson. In his first season with the Tigers, Hunter took over the running back position and was instrumental in the continued development of Tiger all-star tailback DeAngelo Williams, as well as Derron Parquet and LaKendus Cole. Under Hunter's guidance, Williams rushed for a Memphis single season record 1,430 yards in 2003 and was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year. The sophomore, who suf-

fered a season ending knee injury in the 11th game, led the nation in all-purpose yardage (192.1) in 2003 and was ranked fifth in the nation in rushing with an average of 130.0 yards per game. When Williams was injured in the Cincinnati game, Hunter had two backs, LSU transfer Parquet and walk-on Cole ready to take over the running game. Parquet responded by rushing for 165 yards in the regular-season finale, and Cole was given the game ball for his performance in the New Orleans Bowl victory. Hunter came to Memphis from Eastern Kentucky University, where he worked with the Colonels' secondary for two seasons in 2001 and 2002. Prior to his accepting the position at Eastern Kentucky University, Hunter coached the defensive backs at UT-Chattanooga during the 2000 season and was instrumental in helping the Mocs to a 6-5 record. Before serving at UT-Chattanooga, he worked as a graduate assistant at Clemson University from 1996-98 and was named by West as Assistant Athletic Director for Football Management at Clemson in 1999. In that role, Hunter was responsible for working with professional scouts, overseeing the walk-on program, handling coaching clinics and summer camps and handling official and unofficial visits to Clemson's campus. Hunter worked with back-to-back Peach Bowl teams at Clemson, as the Tigers faced LSU in the 1996 Peach Bowl and Auburn in January of 1998. A native of Denver, North Carolina, Hunter played collegiate football at Catawba College, an NAIA Division II school, in Salisbury, NC, for three years. He lettered as a member of the secondary but his collegiate career was cut short during his junior year when he suffered a severe knee injury

that ended his playing days. He served as a student assistant coach at Catawba from 1987-90 after his careerending injury. He spent the next three seasons as the assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator at Bandys High School in Catawba, N.C. Hunter went to Catawba College from East Lincoln High School in Denver, N.C., where he lettered as a quarterback, running back, defensive back and kick returner. He was an all-state defensive back for East Lincoln as a senior. From 1994-96, Hunter was an assistant football coach at North Carolina A&T State University, where he worked with wide receivers, outside linebackers and defensive backs. Hunter received his bachelors degree in business administration/ Physical Education from Catawba College in 1991. He has done additional graduate work at both North Carolina A&T and Clemson. In addition to his collegiate coaching, Hunter has done an NFL Minority Internship with the St. Louis Rams where he worked with defensive secondary coach Ron Meeks. Hunter is married to the former Susan Potokar of Cleveland, Ohio.

Assistant Coaches

TYSON HELTON SPECIAL TEAMS/TIGHT ENDS

THE HELTON FILE Personal Born: Gainesville, Florida Birthdate: 6-20-77 College: Houston (1999) Athletics: 4 year football letterman at quarterback Wife: April Children: Shelby Grace

Coaching Experience Univ. of Memphis (2004-present) Univ. of Hawaii (2001-2003) Univ. of Hawaii - Graduate Asst. (2000)

Tyson Helton, who had coached the University of Hawaii special teams for the past four years was hired in March by Tommy West as an assistant coach for the Tigers. He will coach the Tiger special teams and tight ends. The 27-year-old offensive assistant, who is the brother of Memphis assistant head coach Clay Helton, had just completed his fourth season as a member of June Jones' Hawaii staff before accepting the position with Memphis. Helton arrived on the Manoa campus in 2000 as a graduate assistant after receiving his degree from Houston. The son of former Washington Redskins offensive line coach Kim Helton, he was primarily responsible for the Warrior special teams during his tenure. In 2001, Helton's first season as a full-time coach, the Warriors led the nation in kickoff return yardage and broke the NCAA record for highest average gain per return (30.3). Under Helton's direction of Helton, return specialist/wide receiver Chad Owens tied the NCAA record with two kick

returns and became the seventh player in NCAA history and the first in the Western Athletic Conference, to return two kicks for touchdowns in a game, scoring on a kickoff and punt against Brigham Young on Dec. 8, 2001. In addition, Owens broke the NCAA record for most yards gained on kick returns with 342 (249 kickoff, 93 punt return) against the Cougars. The Warriors averaged 21.4 yards on kickoff returns in 2002 and were ranked fifth in the WAC and 36th in the nation. Punter Mat McBriar, who is now with the Denver Broncos, averaged 43.7 yards per punt and finished his career ranked second on UH's all-time punting list, averaging 42.22 yards. Although the Warriors were likely to gamble on fourth down in 2002, placekicker Justin Ayat ranked fourth in the WAC and 49th nationally in field goals, averaging 1.07 per game. As a group, the Warriors ranked fifth in the WAC, converting on 65 percent of their field goal attempts. In three seasons as a full-time coach, Helton produced three all-WAC performers in Owens, Ayat and McBriar. Ayat also earned firstteam Freshman AllAmerica honors from Football News in 2001. Helton grew up surrounded by football in Gainesville, Fla. His father was a college coach at Florida, Miami and Houston, and also with several NFL teams including Tampa Bay, Miami and Houston. Helton's father served on the Houston staff with June Jones. Helton's playing career began at an early age, but contact was limited until he was a high school freshman. His talents landed him a 43

scholarship at Houston, where he played quarterback for his father. He enjoyed a fouryear career as a backup quarterback at Houston, where he studied and took notes to prepare for his coaching career. Helton and his wife, April, have one daughter, Shelby Grace, who is one year old. He enjoys golfing, fishing and hunting.

Assistant Coaches

JOE LEE DUNN DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/ LINEBACKERS

THE DUNN FILE Personal Born: Columbus, Georgia Birthdate: 7-14-46 College: UT-Chattanooga (1968) Athletics: 3 year football letterman at defensive back Wife: Susie Children: Kacey Jane, Ashley & Joseph Levi Jr.

Coaching Experience Univ. of Memphis (2000-present) Mississippi State University (1996-02) University of Arkansas (1995) University of Mississippi (1992-94) University of Memphis (1989-91) University of South Carolina (1987-88) New Mexico (1981-86) UT-Chattanooga (1971-79) Joe Lee Dunn, who served as defensive coordinator for the University of Memphis football team from 1989-91, returned to the Tigers in the same capacity in the spring of 2003. He was hired by Tommy West to take over and reconstruct the Tiger defense, and he has lived up to the task, moving the Memphis defense from near the bottom of the NCAA rankings to a top ten finish in 2003. The U of M, which was ranked 101st in the nation in rushing defense and 57th overall in 2002, climbed to 18th in rushing defense, 19th in pass defense and ninth in total defense in 2003. Memphis also ranked second in Conference USA in scoring defense, second in rush defense, third in pass defense and first in total defense, al-

lowing just 295.8 yards per game. Five members of Dunn's defensive unit received All-Conference USA honors in 2003, including free safety Wesley Smith who was named first team. Dunn came to the U of M after having worked as the defensive coordinator for Jackie Sherrill at Mississippi State University from 1996 through 2002. For seven seasons, Dunn directed the Bulldog defense which was consistently ranked among the nation’s elite. During the 2001 season, the Bulldog defense held three opponents to 21 points or less, and his 2000 MSU defense was ranked second in the SEC and 13th nationally in rushing defense and scored an amazing eight touchdowns. The 1999 Bulldog defense led the nation in both rushing and total defense and was fourth in pass efficiency defense. Mississippi State finished sixth in scoring defense and allowed just 222.55 yards per game in total defense. Dunn was a finalist for the Broyles Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top assistant coach. When Dunn arrived at Mississippi State, his defense ranked near the bottom of the SEC in nearly every defensive category but with each passing season his units showed improvement. In 1998, State’s defensive unit featured the SEC regularseason sack leader in end Edward Smith, who registered 12 quarterback sacks. MSU was the last Division 1-A defense in the nation to allow a touchdown through the air in 1998 and scored five defensive touchdowns throughout the campaign. The defense helped MSU win the Western Division title and gain a berth in the SEC Championship game. In 1996, Dunn’s defense broke the school record for quarterback sacks in a single season with 39. Prior to his arrival at Mississippi State, Dunn served one year as defensive coordinator at Arkansas, where his Razorback unit finished first in the SEC and fifth nationally against the run. He helped lead Arkansas to the 1995 SEC Western Division title. Dunn went to Arkansas following three seasons at Ole Miss, the first two as defensive coordinator and the final as interim head coach. While at Ole Miss, he lifted the Rebels’ defense among the 44

nation’s best. UM finished sixth, first and 17th nationally in total defense during Dunn’s stay. The native of Columbus, Georgia, arrived at Ole Miss after spending three years retooling the Memphis defense. From 1989 through 1991, Dunn served as an assistant coach for one year and as defensive coordinator for his final two campaigns. Under Dunn’s direction, the Tiger defense put together some pretty impressive statistics in the early 1990s. The 1990 unit, which was competing against teams like Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Florida State and Southern Mississippi, was ranked among the nation’s top 50 in rush defense (31st), pass defense (41st), scoring defense (39th) and total defense (45th). While taking on such noted opponents as Southern Cal, Mississippi, Missouri, Mississippi State, Alabama and Tennessee in 1991, the Tigers were ranked 54th in rush defense, 57th in total defense and 49th in scoring defense. In 1987 and 1988, Dunn served as defensive coordinator at the University of South Carolina. In 1987, the Gamecocks were one of just three teams to finish among the nation’s top five in all major defensive categories. Immediately prior to coming to the SEC, Dunn spent six years at the University of New Mexico, the last four as the school’s head coach. He began his collegiate coaching career with a nine-year stint at this alma-mater Tennessee-Chattanooga, an institution which later inducted him into its Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992. Dunn and his wife, Susie, have three children-daughters, Kacey and Ashley, and a son, Joseph Levi Jr.

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TIM KEANE SECONDARY

THE KEANE FILE Personal Born: Linden, New Jersey Birthdate: 3-6-45 College: Arkansas State (1967) Athletics: 3 year football letterman at quarterback Wife: Carolyn Children: Jerry, Chandra, Ashley, Ross, Brad, Brooke, Ben

Coaching Experience Univ. of Memphis (2002-present) University of Kentucky (1997-2000) Louisiana Tech (1994-96) University of Tennessee (1990-92) Arkansas State University (1972-89) Tim Keane, who served as a member of the University of Kentucky football staff from 1997 through 2000, was hired as the defensive secondary coach at the University of Memphis by Tommy West. Keane, who is entering his third season with Memphis, came to the Tigers in January of 2002. Keane's secondary played a major role in the Tigers' success during the 2003 season. The secondary allowed just 185.4 yards per game passing, ranking third in C-USA. In limiting the passing game, the Memphis defense ranked first in the conference in total defense. The secondary was credited with 10 of the team's 11 pass interceptions in 2003. Safety Wesley Smith was named first team AllConference, while cat safety Scott Vogel received third-team honors.

During his first year with the Tigers, Keane was instrumental in the development of such young defensive backs as Vogel and O.C. Collins, who were both starters in 2002. Collins was named to two Freshman All-America teams that year. During his tenure at Kentucky, Keane coached the cornerbacks from 1997 until 1999 and took over the entire secondary during the 2000 season. He was instrumental in the development of numerous cornerbacks, including Eric Kelly who tied a UK record with 13 pass breakups during the 1999 season and three pass interceptions. Keane also took former running back Kenneth Grant and turned him into a defensive back who started every game in 1999 and recorded seven pass breakups. In 1998, the veteran defensive coach took wide receiver Marvin Lowe and converted him to cornerback. Lowe notched 10 pass breakups, the third-highest season total in Kentucky history. Keane’s secondary limited opponents to a completion rate of just 48.8 percent in 1998, marking the first time in nearly ten years that Kentucky held opponents under 50.0 percent passing. A native of Linden, New Jersey, Keane went to Kentucky after coaching the defensive backs at Louisiana Tech for three seasons, 1994-96. There he helped develop AllAmerica cornerback Willie Smith, who led the nation in interceptions in 1995 and also was a two-year All-Big West Conference selection. As a team, Tech improved from 3-8 to 6-5 during Keane’s three campaigns. Prior to his stay at Louisiana Tech, Keane coached the secondary at Tennessee from 1990 through 1992. Tennessee posted a 278-2 record during that time, won the 1990 SEC Championship and played in the Sugar, Fiesta and Hall of Fame Bowls. During the 1990 season, Keane worked with a young running back coach on the Tennessee staff, Tommy West. Safety Dale Carter was a consensus AllAmerican in 1991 and a two-year All-SEC choice. Cornerback Jeremy Lincoln was a firstteam All-SEC pick in 1991. Both Lincoln and Carter went on to play in the NFL. Keane also helped to develop safety Jason Parker, who was named to the Freshman All-SEC team in 1992. For 18 seasons prior to coaching at Tennessee, Keane coached at his alma mater, Arkansas State University. He 45

began as receiver, and quarterback coach in 1972 and moved to the secondary in 1974. He later became defensive coordinator and served in that capacity from 1981 through 1989. Under Keane’s guidance as the coordinator, ASU led Division 1-AA in total defense in 1985, and his 1988 unit led Division 1-AA in turnover ratio. Arkansas State advanced to the 1-AA playoffs from 1984-87 and finished as the national runner-up in 1986. Six of his Arkansas State defensive backs went on to play in the National Football League. Keane was a three-year letterman at quarterback at Arkansas State from 1965-67. Following graduation in 1968, he began his coaching career at the junior high level. He was an assistant football coach at Little Rock High School in 1970-71, before returning to ASU to earn a master’s degree in 1973. Keane is married to the former Carolyn Pesce of Memphis. The couple has seven children-Jerry, Chandra, Ashley, Ross, Brad, Brooke and Ben.

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CRAIG BOLLER DEFENSIVE LINE

THE BOLLER FILE Personal Born: Belmond, Iowa Birthdate: 1-29-48 College: Iowa State University (1970) Athletics: 3 year football letterman at defensive tackle Wife: Jane Children: Valerie, Kimberly

Coaching Experience University of Memphis (2002-present) Memphis Maniax (2000) Dallas Cowboys (1995-97) Iowa State University (1987-94) Oregon State University (1980-86) Memphis State University (1978-79) University of Tennessee (1977) William Penn College (1974-76) Craig Boller, who coached the defensive line at the University of Memphis in 1978-79 and went on to coach the defensive line for the 1996 World Champion Dallas Cowboys, was hired by head coach Tommy West in January of 2002 to again coach the Tiger defensive front. Boller is entering his third year with the Memphis staff. A large portion of the Tigers' success in the 2003 season was due to the UM defensive front. Faced with the task of improving 2002's 101stranked rushing defense, Boller molded his unit into one of the best in Conference USA, allowing just 110.4 yards per game. The Tigers moved from last in the league in rushing defensive in 2002 to second in 2003.

Memphis moved up in the NCAA national rankings from 101st in the nation in 2002 to 18th in 2003. The Tigers finished the 2003 campaign ranked nationally in pass defense (19th) and total defense (9th). In 2002, Boller inherited a defensive line that had lost former prep All-American Albert Means for the season and had very little depth or expereince. Under Boller's guidance, young linemen such as Kenyun Glover and Eric Taylor developed into veterans. No stranger to the Mid-South area, Boller left a two-year stint in private business and returned to Memphis in 2000 to coach the defensive line for the XFL's Memphis Maniax with former Tiger player and coach Kippy Brown. A native of Belmond, Iowa, Boller coached the Cowboys defensive front from 1995 through 1997. Working with such noted players as Leon Lett and Charles Haley, Boller helped improve the Dallas rush defense from 16th in the NFL in 1995 to ninth in 1996. The Cowboys were able to hold seven opponents to under 100 yards rushing, including four teams under 65 yards. The improved run defense helped the Cowboysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defense maintain the top defensive ranking in the NFL throughout much of 1996, before finishing the year as the third-ranked defense in the league. In 1995, Boller started the season as a defensive assistant, working closely with defensive coordinator Dave Campo. He took over the defensive line duties in the postseason as the Cowboys marched to the Super Bowl title. Dallasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defensive line accounted for 12 sacks during those three games, the most sacks over a three game span for Dallas since the first three games of the 1994 season. Before joining the staff at Dallas in 1995, Boller spent eight years as the defensive line coach at Iowa State. Prior to coaching the Cyclones, Boller was an assistant at Oregon State from 1980-86. He was on the same Beavers' staff with Cowboy defensive coordinator Dave Campo, special teams coach Joe Avezzano and tight ends coach Robert Ford. Boller was a member of the U of M (then Memphis State University) staff under Richard Williamson for two seasons, 1978-79. During that period of time he coached such Tiger linemen as Keith Clark,

Rick Ackerman and Stanley Adams, all of whom played in the NFL, as well as Wayne Weedon, Ben Howard and Pete Scatamacchia. Prior to his arrival in Memphis, Boller worked as a part-time assistant at Tennessee under head coach Johnny Majors. The Iowa State graduate began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Knoxville High School from 197173. He moved to William Penn College (Iowa) in 1974. The Statesmen posted a 30-3 record during the time Boller was a member of the coaching staff, including an 82 mark and a Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title in 1976 when he served as head coach for WPC. A three year letterman at Iowa State as a defensive tackle, Boller was a prep standout at Belmond High School. He was an all-state fullback at Belmond High, where he played on three consecutive unbeaten teams. He earned four letters each in football, basketball and track, and earned five letters in baseball. Boller, who has two daughters, Valerie and Kimberly, is married to the former Jane Lobenstein.

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CHRIS RUMPH OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS

THE RUMPH FILE Personal Born: St. Matthews, South Carolina Birthdate: 12- 21-71 College: Univ. of South Carolina (1995) Athletics: 4 year football letterman at defensive end/outside linebacker Wife: Kila Children: Christopher

Coaching Experience Univ. of Memphis (2003-present) South Carolina State Univ. (2002) Calhoun County High School (1997-01)

Chris Rumph, who coached the defensive backs at South Carolina State University during the 2002 season, was hired at the University of Memphis in June of 2003. Rumph joined Tommy Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff during the summer of 2003 and was given the responsiblity of coaching the Tiger outside linebackers under coordinatorJoe Lee Dunn. Inheriting veteran players like Coot Terry and Greg Harper, Rumph led his unit in turning the Tiger defense into the ninth-best unit in the nation in 2003 according to NCAA statistics. Harper ranked third on the squad in tackles in 2003, while Terry, an All-Conference USA selection, ranked fourth. The two combined for 187 tackles during the 2003 campaign. While Harper and Terry dominated play on the field and received most of the playing time, Rumph

spent time developing younger players like Tim Goodwell, Quinton McCrary, Carson Hunter, Sheldon Taylor and Cato Mott. All lettered during the 2003 season in helping Memphis to a New Orleans Bowl appearance. After a distinguished career as a high school coach, Rumph joined the staff at South Carolina State University for the 2002 season and worked with the safeties and corners for the Bulldogs. Prior to joining the staff at South Carolina State, Rumph served as the head football coach at Calhoun County High School in St. Matthews, South Carolina. In addition to his duties as head coach, he also served as offensive coordinator and quarterback/ running backs coach at Calhoun County High. Rumph worked as a graduate assistant coach at the University of South Carolina in the spring of 1997 prior to being named the head coach at Calhoun County High. He assisted the linebacker coach and helped prepare and coordinate recruiting weekends. Rumph was a four-year football letterman for the University of South Carolina from 1990-94. He first appeared as a redshirt freshman at outside linebacker and was credited with 16 tackles and one quarterback sack for the season. During the 1992 campaign, Rumph played in nine contests at outside linebacker as a sophomore and registered 32 tackles. His lone start came against in-state rival Clemson. As a junior, the St. Matthews, S.C., native logged 41 tackles as a part-time starter. He started the Georgia and Clemson games and turned in stellar efforts against East Carolina and Mississippi State. Rumph caused two fumbles and recovered one in the East Carolina contest, and was credited with six tackles, one quarterback sack and a pass breakup against the Bulldogs. In his final year of collegiate

eligibility, Rumph ranked as the Gamecocks' ninth-leading tackler with a career-high 52 total stops in his 11 games played. He was the starter in 10 contests that season and registered three fumble recoveries, three pass breakups, four tackles for lost yardage and six quarterback sacks in helping his team receive a bid to the Carquest Bowl. The Gamecocks recorded their first ever bowl victory in the 1995 Carquest Bowl. Rumph received his bachelor of science degree in retail management from South Carolina in 1994. Prior to signing with the University of South Carolina, Rumph played prep football at Calhoun County High School in St. Matthews and led his team in tackles as a junior and senior. Playing for Coach Stan Godfrey, Rumph received all-area honors as a senior. Rumph and his wife, Kila, have one son, Christopher.

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JOHN FLOWERS DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

THE FLOWERS FILE Personal Born: Fillmore, Illinois Birthdate: 12-7-54 College: Southern Illinois (1976) Athletics: 4 year football letterman at defensive end & linebacker Wife: LuAnn Flowers Children: Brittany & Brooke

Experience Univ. of Memphis (1985-present) Lincoln High School (1978-84)

John Flowers, who came to Memphis in 1985, is in his 20th season as a member of the football staff. He serves as Tommy West's director of football operations and oversees the day-to-day running of the football office as well as the coordination of all team travel. Since his arrival in Memphis, Flowers has worked under head coaches Rey Dempsey (198485), Charlie Bailey (1986-88), Chuck Stobart (198994), Rip Scherer (1995-2000) and Tommy West (2001-present). Most recently, Flowers has been involved with the renovation of Murphy Athletic Complex and the new addition to the complex which includes football locker rooms, coaches locker rooms and meeting rooms, video rooms, media interview rooms, as well as training rooms, equipments rooms and locker rooms for other sports. The new addition, which began construction in January of 2002, also has a large Hall of Fame area that will highlight the careers

of numerous Tiger football greats. Flowers is responsible for the movement of the Tiger football team at both home games and road contests. He works hand-in-hand with hotel management in arranging player and staff rooms, as well as team meals. During Tiger home games, he can be found setting up and hosting the Memphis football recruiting area and welcoming visitors to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Flowers serves as a guest speaker for Tiger football around the Mid-South and often fills in when head coach Tommy West is unavailable. Flowers came to Memphis after serving in the high school coaching ranks for seven years in the state of Illinois. A graduate of Southern Illinois University, Flowers played for the Salukis in the 1970s and received his degree from SIU in 1976. As a player, Flowers was nominated for UPI Lineman of the Week after registering 18 tackles, six sacks, one pass break up and a blocked punt against the University of Northern Illinois. He lettered for four years for the Southern Illinois defense. He entered the coaching profession as an assistant coach at Lincoln High School (IL) and became the head coach in 1983. His 1984 squad posted a 9-2-0 record and appeared in the state playoffs. A graduate of Nokomis High School, Flowers signed with SIU in 1973. He lettered for four years as a linebacker and received the Star Lineman Award as a senior. Flowers was selected to the Tri-State (Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana) first team. Flowers spends his free time with his family and also enjoys hunting, fishing and playing golf. John and his wife, LuAnn, have two daughters, Brittany and Brooke. Brittany and her husband, Judd Rhodes, have two children, daughter, Olivia, age 21 months and Gracie, who was born in May of 2004.

Brooke will graduate magna cum laude in December of 2004 from the U of M. She was recently presented the award for the top senior student in the department of education.

Support Staff MIKE STARK

LEE YERTY

HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

Mike Stark, who lettered for the Tigers for three years under former head coach Billy J. Murphy during the late 1960s and early 1970s, is entering his fifth year with the Tiger athletic department. A native Memphian, Stark came to he University of Memphis after serving as defensive coordinator and head strength coach at Cordova High School for two years (199899). In addition, he worked as the head wrestling coach for the Wolfpack. Prior to joining the staff at Cordova High, Stark spent 10 years as the defensive coordinator and strength coach at Bartlett High School. During his tenure at Bartlett, the Panthers posted an 87-39 record, made seven appearances in the state playoffs and reached the quarterfinals four times. As the strength coach, his teams won eight City Weightlifting Championships and three Tennessee Weightlifting Championships. Stark began his coaching and strength career at Trezevant High School in Memphis. From 198389, the Bears posted a 42-8 record, made the state playoffs three times and won a state championship. A 1972 graduate of the University of Memphis (then Memphis State University), Stark played football for the Tigers for four years serving as an offensive lineman. He was selected to the All-Missouri Valley Conference Freshman Team in 1968 and received All-MVC honors for the next three seasons. Stark received AllMidlands honors as a junior and senior and was named All-American by Associated Press, UPI and Kickoff Magazine as a senior. He received his bachelor's degree in education from the U of M in 1982. Stark and his wife, the former Cindy Whitworth, have two children, daughter, Keelie, age 17, and son, Cody, age 9.

Lee Yerty is beginning his sixth season as a fulltime assistant strength and conditioning coach for the University of Memphis athletic department. Yerty, who works with all sports, had served one year as an administrative assistant for women's athletics before he was appointed to his current position as assistant strength and conditioning coach. Yerty, a 1986 graduate of Washington State University, was the assistant strength coach at WSU from 1985-90, before accepting the job of marketing director at Eastern Washington in 1991. He was elevated to assistant athletic director in 1993 before becoming the recruiting coordinator for volleyball in 1995. Yerty is the husband of Carrie Yerty, Memphis' head volleyball coach. They have two sons, Weslee, who is six years old and Jace, who is 22 months.

ED CANTLER Asst. AD/Support Services Eddie Cantler, who was promoted to Assistant AD/Support Services in July, is beginning his 35th season at the University of Memphis. The former head trainer (1980-2003), Cantler is now responsible for game management, facilities, strength and conditioning, equipment, videography, as well as the baseball and soccer programs. Cantler, a native of Bowling Green, KY, came to Memphis in 1970 and received his undergraduate degree from the U of M in 1974. Cantler, the host of cable TV's Trainer's Corner for 11 years, was inducted into the Tennessee Athletic Trainer's Hall of Fame in 1996. He was the state's Trainer of the Year in 1994 and received the NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award in May of 1998. He was also inducted into the All-American Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 2001. Cantler, who enjoys singing, received his master's degree in health education from the U of M in August of 1977. Cantler's wife Jenina, who received her doctor49

MEMPHIS ate degree from the University of Memphis, taught in the Math Department at the U of M for 12 years. The couple have two children, sons, Andrew, age 16, and Michael, age 15. Cantler is in his third year as the director of Music Ministries at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Memphis. He served in the same capacity at Underwood Methodist Church in Memphis for several years.

MARC HOHORST HEAD EQUIPMENT MANAGER Marc Hohorst joined the athletic department the summer of 2001 and is entering his fourth season with the U of M. Hohorst is responsible for purchasing, issuing, and maintaining all athletic equipment, as well as supervising several student managers. He also oversees the day-to-day operations of the equipment room at South Campus, which services football, baseball, soccer, track and golf. During the fall of 2002, the Athletic Department suffered a major loss when a fire on Halloween morning destroyed the turfroom and most of the Tigers' football equipment. Hohorst received high marks and praise for gathering game day equipment from other universities in the area and preparing the football team for its next contest. A native of Lafayette, La., Hohorst joined the U of M staff from Arkansas State where he was the supervisor of equipment for the last three years. Prior to his duties at Arkansas State, Hohorst worked for one year at his college alma mater, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, in a game management capacity. He worked various ULL events, serving as the visiting team host and organizing ticket sales and records. Hohorst graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now called ULL) in 1997 with a degree in physical education. He received his Louisiana teaching certification that same year and served as a substitute teacher in 1997 and 1998 at Youngsville Middle School. While at USL, Hohorst also assisted in the equipment room as a student and worked both the NCAA softball regional tournament and the Sunbelt Conference baseball tournament as a tournament official. He spent one year with the Lafayette Swamp Cats as the head equipment manager before the team disbanded.

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Football Support Staff

GEORGE CLAIBORNE VIDEOGRAPHER George Claiborne, who joined the athletic department staff at the University of Memphis in August of 2002 as the video coordinator, is in his third full football season with the Tigers. Claiborne, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, attended Father Ryan High School in Nashville, before enrolling at Auburn University in 1987. In 1999, Claiborne joined the video staff at the University of South Carolina and for three years assisted former Memphis Tiger videographer Joe Lisle with the day-to-day operation of the Gamecock video for football and baseball. He was highly involved in video cuts for head coach Lou Holtz and also helped prepare video highlight tapes on a weekly basis. Claiborne is responsible for all of the video needs for the University of Memphis athletic department and oversees a staff of as many as three student videographers.

Carol Reeves Admin. Secretary

Sherri Schwartz Recruiting Secretary

Ryan Mallory Student Assistant

Casey Winn Student Assistant

Talia Palacio Student Assistant

'04-05 All-Girls Competitive Cheer Squad

2004 UCA National Champions

GERARD ARNOLD Graduate Assistant Gerard Arnold, who lettered for three years for the University of Memphis, is entering his third season as a graduate assistant for the University of Memphis Tiger football team. He was hired in September of 2002 as a graduate assistant for the strength & conditioning department at the University of Memphis. Arnold was assigned to the Memphis offense in 2003 and worked with the Tiger running backs. He handled the assignments for the offensive scout team during practices and spent a great deal of time each afternoon working with the young Memphis running backs. A native of Lexington, TN, Arnold was one of the most prolithic backs in school history. He rushed for 613 yards as a sophomore and then became the school's all-time single season rushing leader when he gained 1,059 yards during the 1998 campaign. He added 826 yards as a senior and finished his career as the Tigers' second all-time leading rusher with 2,378 yards and 17 touchdowns. His rushing record was broken in 2003 by DeAngelo Williams who Arnold helped coach. Following graduation, Arnold signed with the NFL Washington Redskins but was injured in camp and missed the 1999 season. He returned for the 2000 season but ended his career due to his previously injured knee.

'04-05 Coed Cheer Squad 2004 4th Place at UCA National Cheerleading Championship

'04-05 Pom Pon Squad

2004 4th Place at National Dance Championships

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Led the Tigers in receiving in 2003 after making the move from quarterback in the spring of 2003 ... Missed two games with a late season knee sprain ... Spent the winter of 2003-04 playing guard for John Calipari’s Tiger basketball team ... Was the only player in the nation in 2003-04 to play on a winning bowl team in football and participate in the NCAA Basketball Tournament ...Lettered as a reserve quarterback and a punter in 2002 but was moved to wide receiver in the spring of 2003 ... Worked as backup for Danny Wimprine in the fall of 2002 ... 2003: Was named second team AllConference USA ... Opened the 2003 football season with two touchdown runs in the victory over Tennessee Tech ... Scored on runs of 33 and two yards ... Caught three passes for 61 yards and one touchdown in the Memphis win over Ole Miss ... Touchdown came on a 31-yard pass from Danny Wimprine ... Broke the 100-yard barrier for the first time in the Southern Miss game with seven pass receptions for 103 yards ... Had a long gainer of 35 yards against Southern Miss ... Had five pass receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown in the Tigers’ win over Arkansas State University ... Shattered the Memphis record for pass receptions in a single game with 13 against UAB ... Had 13 catches for 125 yards and one touchdown ... Totaled three receptions for 54 yards in the Mississippi State game ... Leading receiver in the win over Houston with four receptions for 79 yards and two touchdowns ... Had touchdown catches of nine and 55 yards against the Cougars ... Led the team with four receptions for 46 yards and one touchdown in the win over Tulane ... Also ran for a two-yard touchdown ... Touchdown reception came on a four-yard pass from Danny Wimprine ... Led the team in receiving in the win over East Carolina ... Had four pass receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns ... Had touchdown receptions of 29 and 51 yards against the Pirates ... Had one pass reception for 55 yards in the victory over Louisville ... Suffered a torn MCL against Louisville and missed the remainder of the regular season ... Started his rehabilitation prior to the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Was able to return to practice the week before the game ... Played in the New Orleans Bowl and caught three passes for 14 yards ... Finished the 2003 season with 49 receptions for 742 yards and eight touchdowns ... Led the team in receptions, yards and touchdowns in his first season as a receiver ... Climbed into the career receiving yardage list with his 742 yards ... Ranked 30th in career receiving ... Spent the winter of 2003-04 playing basketball for the Tigers ... Due to injuries among the Tiger guards, Avery saw action in eight games for John Calipari’s

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Tigers ... Scored his first collegiate basketball against Charlotte ... Had four points and two rebounds in Tigers’ basketball win over TCU ... Became the only player in 2003-04 to have played in an NCAA sanctioned bowl game and won and also played in the NCAA Basketball Tournament ... 2002: Lettered as a true freshman while playing quarterback, receiver and punter ... Saw his first action in the Southern Mississippi game ... Replaced an injured Danny Wimprine and immediately ran for a two-yard touchdown ... Was his first collegiate touchdown ... Finished the USM game with three carries for six yards and one score ... Played in the next four games but did not have his first collegiate pass completion until the Cincinnati contest ... Subbing for an injured Wimprine, he completed three-of-four passes for 19 yards against Cincinnati ... Led the team in rushing against the Bearcats with eight carries for 23 yards ... Had two pass receptions for 13 yards in the game with USF ... Had five rushes for 25 yards in the Memphis win over Army ... Became one of the team’s two punters when Tigers went to rugbystyle punting in the Cincinnati game ... Punted three times for 34.0 yard average against Bearcats and had a long punt of 48 yards ... Punted once against Houston for 51 yards and had his kick downed inside the Cougar 20 yard line ... Averaged 50.0 yards per punt in the USF contest and had a season-long kick of 60 yards ... Had one punt for 51 yards against Army that was downed inside the 20 ... Finished his freshman season as the team’s third-leading rusher with 27 carries for 76 yards and one score ... Completed four-of-nine pass attempts for 32 yards and caught two passes for 13 yards ... Averaged 42.0 yards per punt on eight kicks ... Prep: Was one of the most highly-rated quarterbacks in the Southeast in 2001 ... Was twice named the Offensive Player of the Year in DeKalb County ... Was an All-DeKalb County selection as a senior ... Completed 433 of 815 pass attempts for 6,833 yards and 48 touchdowns during his career at McNair High School ... Passed for 2,080 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2001 and rushed for 850 yards and 10 touchdowns ... Set the McNair records for touchdown passes in a season with 21 and rushing touchdowns in a season with 10 in 2001 ... Was a 4-A All-State selection in

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Avg 6.0 21.3 14.7 18.6 9.6 18.0 19.8 13.3 24.5 55.0

Enrolled at Memphis and participated in spring drills with the Tigers ... Spent the spring working as an inside linebacker ... Enters fall camp working with Tim Goodwell at middle linebacker ... Was tied for the leading tackler in the Blue-Gray Scrimmage in 2004 with seven hits ... JC: Lettered in 2003 at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas and helped his squad to a No. 13 national ranking in 2003 ... Played in eight games despite elbow injury and logged 36 solo tackles, six assisted hits, one pass interception returned for 72 yards, five quarterback sacks, 14 tackles for lost yardage and four fumble recoveries ... Was ranked third in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference in tackles for lost yardage with 14 for 57 yards and eighth in quarterback sacks with five for 32 yards ... Was named the National Junior College Player of the Week during the second week of the 2003 season ... 2002: Played his redshirt freshman season at Alabama State in Montgomery, Alabama, before transferring to Hutchinson Junior College ... Signed with Arkansas after his high school career and spent one season in Fayetteville before transferring to ASU ... Prep: Played prep football for Belle Glades Central High ... Lettered for four years in football and three years as a member of the wrestling team ... Helped his team to an 8-3 record in 2000 ... Was named to the all-area, all-region and all-state teams for three seasons ... Registered over 400 total tackles with the Glades Central varsity ... Set the school record for the most tackles for lost yardage ... Played for coach Milton Watson at Belle Glades Central ... Son of Phylis Clark ... Born: 5/29/81.

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Yds 18 63 103 93 125 54 79 40 98 55 injured injured 14 16

Outside Linebacker 6-2, 232 Junior, JC Hutchinson JC Belle Glade, FL

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AVERY'S

Most Rushes/Game: 8 vs Cincinnati (‘02) Most Rush Yds/Game: 55 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) Longest Run: 33 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) Most Rushing Touchdowns/Game: 2 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) Most Pass Attempts/Game: 4 vs Cincinnati (‘02) Most Completions/Game: 3 vs Cincinnati (‘02) Most Pass Yds/Game: 19 vs Cincinnati (‘02) Longest Completion: 17 vs Cincinnati (‘02) Most Pass Receptions/Game: 13 vs UAB (‘03) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 125 vs UAB (‘03) Most Touchdown Receptions/Game: 2 vs Houston & ECU (‘03) Longest Pass Reception/Game: 55 vs Houston & Louisville (‘03)

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Int Tds 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tds LG 1 17 3 33 4 33 Yds/G Yds/P 12.0 3.0 8.9 3.9 10.3 3.4 Tds LG 0 11 8 55 8 55

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Yds 32 0 32 Avg 2.8 4.1 3.4 Plays 36 25 61 Avg 6.5 15.1 14.8

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STATISTICS

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Comp 4 0 4 Yds 76 98 174 Pass 32 0 32 Yds 13 742 755

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Att 9 1 10 No 27 24 51 Rush 76 98 174 No 2 49 51

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Passing G/S 2002 9/0 2003 11/10 Total 20/10 Rushing G 2002 9/0 2003 11/10 Total 20/10 Total Offense G 2002 9/0 2003 11/10 Total 20/10 Receiving G 2002 9/0 2003 11/10 Total 20/10

Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas TCU

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Receiving Year 8/30/03 9/6/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/4/03 10/11/03 10/18/03 10/25/03 11/1/03 11/15/03 11/22/03 11/29/03 12/16/03 11/30/02

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2001 and was rated as the number one quarterback prospect in the state of Georgia for 2001 ... Newberg Recruiting compared Avery to former Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick in arm strength and running ability ... Was listed by Rivals.com as the No. 26 quarterback prospect in the nation ... Rated by FansOnly.com as a Super Prospect for 2001 ... Was rated as one of the Top 13 Athletic Quarterbacks in the nation by Max Emfinger ... Was rated by The Sporting News as the No. 26 quarterback prospect in the nation in 2001 ... Selected by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as the top quarterback prospect in Georgia for 2001 ... Rated by Insiders.com as one of three Southern Sleepers for 2001 ... Fab50Recruiting.com rated as one of top 50 quarterbacks in the nation ... Ranked by OKScouting.com as one of the top 130 players in the nation for 2001 ... Rushed for 215 yards and passed for 185 yards and six touchdowns in win over Dunwoody in 2001 ... Passed for over 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior ... Completed 52 percent of his passes as a junior ... Was an All-DeKalb County selection as a junior ... Was selected honorable mention All-State as a junior ... Was honorable mention All-DeKalb County as a sophomore ... Also lettered in basketball and track ... Was a three-year member of the McNair honor roll ... Offered by North Carolina, Arkansas, Louisville, West Virginia before selecting Memphis ... Is the son of Stacey Avery ... Played for coach Johnny Gilbert at McNair High School ... Born: 1/3/84.

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A returning letterman who was moved from the defensive line to the offensive line in 2003 ... Played in six games last season ... Worked as an offensive tackle in the spring of 2004 ... Enters fall camp working at right offensive tackle with David Davis ... 2003: Was moved from defensive tackle to offensive tackle for the fall of 2003 ... Saw his first playing time as an offensive lineman in the Arkansas State game ... Played six snaps in the win over the Indians ... Was involved in final two series of the road victory over Houston ... Had eight snaps against the Cougars ... Played three offensive snaps in the Tigers’ road victory over Tulane ... Worked the final two series of the East Carolina victory ... Began to see more and more playing time as the season progressed ... Had a season-high 20 offensive plays in the regular season finale against South Florida ... Logged another 20 offensive snaps in the Tigers’ New Orleans Bowl victory over North Texas ... Finished the 2003 season participating in 61 of the team’s 1000 plays ... Played defensive end for the Tigers during spring drills and could help provide depth this fall ... 2002: Played in two games for the Tigers during the 2002 season ... Saw his first collegiate action in contest with Murray State University ... Logged one tackle in the Tigers’ win over Murray State ... Also entered the Tulane game but did not record any tackles ... Worked as a backup defensive tackle behind Kenyun Glover and Eric Taylor during the fall of 2002. ... 2001: Sat out the 2001 season while concentrating on academics ... Was a member of the Tigers’ defensive scout team and worked against the Memphis offense during practice ... Played defensive tackle for the scout team ...Worked with Albert Means and Boris Penchion as a defensive tackle in 2001 ... Prep: Lettered as a fullback and a defensive lineman at Tucker High School for two seasons ... Was an all-state selection in football ... Credited with 101 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior ... Spent his time on offense blocking for tailback Jabari Davis ... Helped Tucker HS to a record of 10-3 ... Had 221 career tackles and 18 quarterback sacks ... Also lettered in track ... Played for coach Phil Lindsey at Tucker HS ... Is the son of Brigittie Billingslea ... Born: 8/22/82.

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JARED BIDNE Deep Snapper 6-0, 225 r-Senior, 1L East Coweta HS Senoia, GA

Offensive Tackle 6-3, 290 r-Junior, 1L Tucker HS Tucker, GA

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Defensive End 6-3, 292 Sophomore, 1L Trumann HS Trumann, AR

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BILLINGSLEA'S ST ATISTICS STA Games/Starts Snaps/Total Snaps 6/0 61/1000

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BREWER'S STATISTICS

UT 11

AT 7

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Defense G/S 2003 13/0

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Offensive Tackle 6-3, 296 r-Sophomore, 1L Cuyahoga Valley HS Cleveland, OH

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Lettered for the first time as a member of the Tiger special teams and saw some action in the secondary ... Enters the fall of 2004 as the number two at the left cat safety position with O.C. Collins ... 2003: Worked as a defensive back and special teams member in 2003 ... Had two tackles in the Tigers’ win over Ole Miss ... Best performance came against Southern Miss when he recovered his first career fumble and registered his first career blocked kick ... Blocked punt attempt by USM’s Luke Jackson ... Was credited with two tackles in the road win over Houston ... Was credited with three tackles in the Memphis win over Tulane in the Superdome ... Had a season-high six tackles in the win over East Carolina including four solo stops ... Had three tackles in the 37-7 win over Louisville at PaPa John’s Stadium ... Participated in the two final regular season games but did not record a tackle ... Logged one tackle in the Tigers’ 2003 New Orleans Bowl victory over North Texas ... Finished the 2003 season with 18 tackles, including 11 solos, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick ... A redshirt freshman who worked as a strong safety in the spring of 2003 ... Shared time with Olen Whiteley during spring practice ... Had a drive-stopping fumble recovery in the second scrimmage of the 2003 spring session ... 2002: Was redshirted as a true freshman ... Spent the fall of 2002 working in the Tiger defensive secondary ... Was listed as a strong safety in the fall ... Worked behind Scott Vogel and Jason Brown ... Was one of five freshmen defensive backs in 2002 and should give Memphis strength in the secondary for several seasons to come... Prep: Was an All-District 5-5A selection as a free safety in 2001 ... Was the third-ranked tackler on his Heritage High team in 2001 ... Led his team in pass interceptions in 2001 with four picks ... Also led District 5-5A in pass interceptions in 2001 ... Received Associated Press honorable mention Texas All-State honors in 2001 ... Was a first team All-District 5-5A

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Defensive Back 6-1, 194 r-Sophomore, IL Heritage HS Coffeyville, TX

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SAM BREWER

selection in 2001 ... First team All-Northeast Tarrant County pick in 2001 ... Was ranked third on Heritage High team in tackles in 2001 with 50, including three for lost yardage and five blocked passes ... Had six pass interceptions and 163 tackles during his career at Heritage ... Was a two-year starter in the secondary at Heritage ... Cousins, Jack Brewer and Tellis Redmon, both started at the University of Minnesota ... Also lettered in track as a sprinter and long jumper ... Is the son of Sam and Teresa Brewer ... Played for coach Chris Cunningham at Heritage High ... Born: 8/23/84.

The most impressive of the Tigers’ young offensive linemen in 2003 ... Was pressed into service as a starter at guard after an injury to Andrew Handy ... Started three games at guard last season ... Received the Chris Faros Most Improved Player Award in the spring of 2004 ... 2003: Was named to the 2003 Conference USA All-Freshman Team ... One of just three young lineman to work in backup roles in the fall of 2003 and became a starter by the end of the season ... Saw his first playing time in the Tennessee Tech game ... Had 30 snaps in the win over the Golden Eagles ... Appeared in just three plays in the Ole Miss contest and logged 34 snaps in the Southern Miss game ... Subbed for both Andrew Handy and Jason Matthews in the Arkansas State game and was involved in over half the plays against Mississippi State ... Participated in 47 offensive snaps against the Bulldogs ... Was involved in 40 of the team’s 72 offensive snaps in the road victory over Houston ... Played 30 offensive snaps in the Memphis win over Tulane in the Superdome ... Appeared in 45 of the 79 offensive plays in win over East Carolina ... Moved into a starting role at halftime of the Louisville game when Andrew Handy suffered a broken leg ... Played the entire second half ... Started his first collegiate game against Cincinnati and played all 73 offensive snaps ... Was the starter against USF and played 79 of the team’s 89 offensive snaps ... Starter at offensive guard for the 2003 New Orleans

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Quarterback/Kicker 6-1, 211 r-Sophomore, 1L T.R. Miller HS Brewton, AL

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with Andrew Handy and Doug Whittaker ... Suffered a broken hand at midseason but did not miss any practice time ... Prep: Played offensive and defensive line for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in the Hudson, OH, a suburb of Cleveland ... Was named to the Associated Press Division IV all-state team as an offensive lineman in 2000 and 2001 ... Was a first team alldistrict selection in 2000 and 2001 ... Was named the team’s Defensive MVP as a junior ... Was the Offensive MVP for CVCA as a senior ... Was a three-year all-conference selection in football ... Also lettered for two seasons in baseball ... Played first base and was designated hitter in baseball ... Is the son of former Tiger All-American linebacker and former Memphis assistant football coach, Keith Butler, and wife Janet ... Father is assistant coach for the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers ... Played for coach Ray Carroscia at Cuyahoga Valley Christian ... Born: 9/8/83.

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Bowl which was won by Memphis 27-17 ... Completed the 2003 season participating in 568 of the team’s 1000 offensive plays ... Made great strides in the spring of 2003 after being redshirted during the 2002 season ... Used his redshirt season to gain size and strength in the Tiger weight room ... Moved into the number two spot at left guard behind Andrew Handy during the spring ... Will be counted on for depth in the offensive line this spring ... 2002: Spent his freshman season as a redshirt member of the Tiger offensive line ... Worked as an offensive guard in the fall of 2002 ... Worked at left guard

A versatile athlete who will work as a backup quarterback for senior Danny Wimprine and will again handle all of the Tiger kickoff duties ... Lettered as a freshman while having 46 kickoffs ... 2003: Worked as a backup quarterback and also worked as a backup at kicker ... Had one kickoff in the Tennessee Tech game ... Was inserted into the Mississippi State game and had three kickoffs in the second half ... Basically took over the kickoff duties in the Houston game ... Had seven kickoffs against the Cougars ... Average depth of his seven kicks was the four yard line ... Had three kickoffs sail out of the end zone for touchbacks against Houston ... Took over as the number one kickoff man for the Tulane game ... Had seven kickoffs and three were touchbacks ... Had eight kickoffs against East Carolina and four were out of the end zone for touchbacks ... Had three of his four kickoffs against USF sail out of the end zone for touchbacks ... Handled all of the team’s kickoffs in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Had five of six kickoffs into the end zone and two were downed for touchbacks ... Finished the 2003 season with 46 kickoffs ... Had 18 kicks that were touchbacks and his average depth per kick was the 3.25 yard line ... A redshirt freshman quarterback who had a very impressive spring of 2003 ... Worked as a quarterback with Danny Wimprine and Bobby Robison in the spring and was voted by the media as the Paul Gingold Blue-Gray Game MVP for 2003 ... Completed 20-of-51 pass attempts in the spring scrimmages for 366 yards and five touchdowns ... Completed 11 passes for 129 yards and three touchdowns in the BlueGray Game ... Had touchdown passes to Darron White, Tavares Gideon and Maurice Avery ... Also worked as a back-up punter this fall with Brandon Roberson and Ryan Ivey ... 2002: Was redshirted during the 2002 season and spent his time directing the scout team offense against the number one defense ... Worked as a quarterback throughout the fall season and also practiced as a kicker and punter with the Tiger special teams ... Received the U of M award as the Tigers’ Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year at the 2002 Football Banquet ... Due to injuries on the Tiger basketball team in November of 2002, was allowed to practice and play for coach John Calipari ... Spent three weeks with the basketball team and played in two games for Memphis ... Prep: Played quarterback at T.R. Miller High School and served as the team’s kicker and punter ... Holds the Alabama state records for the most career points scored kicking (256) and most PATs in a career (202) ... Was named to the Birmingham News All-State team in 2001 as a punter ... Was also named to the Mobile Press Register All-State team as a punter ... Lettered for four years in football at T.R. Miller High ... Served as the team’s starting kicker for four seasons and was the starting quarterback for two seasons ... Completed 78-of-172 pass attempts for 1,348 yards and nine touchdowns in 2001 in leading his team to a 12-2

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Returns to his position as the Tigers’ deep snapper for 2004 ... Lettered in 2003 while handling all of the team’s snapping duties ... 2003: Earned the starting position as the Tigers’ deep snapper ... Was named the Memphis Special Teams Player of the Year ... Appeared in every game for Memphis in 2003 ... Did not have one bad snap during the entire season ... Was credited with 29 snaps on field goal attempts ... Registered 44 perfect snaps on PAT attempts ... Was involved in 67 punt snaps for the season ... Had 140 special teams snaps in 2003 without a miss ... Received the Rex Dockery Memorial Scholarship in 2002 ... Spent the spring of 2003 working with the Tiger special teams ... 2002: Worked as one of the Tigers’ deep snappers throughout the 2002 season but was never pressed into service ... Was redshirted in 2002 ... Spent the fall of 2002 as one of the back-up snappers for starter Gene Frederic, along with Jared Bidne ... Prep: Was a four-year football letterman at Oak Grove High ... Lettered as a deep snapper and defensive end at Oak Grove High School ... Was credited with 60 tackles, three quarterback sacks, and two forced fumbles during the 2001 season ... Was an All-District selection in football in 2001 ... Was a 2001 first team Defensive All-Academic selection ... Was an honorable mention all-district selection as a junior ... Was named to the MHSAA All-Academic football and baseball team in 2000 ... Career statistics read 222 tackles, seven quarterback sacks, one pass interception and one fumble recovery ... Carried a 3.66 grade point average ... Was a member of the French Club, the Beta Club, the National Honor Society, Boys State, the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference, the A/B Honor Roll, and Who’s Who Among American High School Students ... Received the T.W. Todd Award, the Football Award, the National Government & History Award and the National Honor & Service Award ... Attended the Ray Guy Kicking Academy during the summer to work on special teams skills ... Also recruited by Southern Mississippi, Yale, Dartmouth and Penn but has family ties to Memphis ... Is the son of Tom and Sandie Brock ... Brother is a 1995 Memphis graduate ... Played for coach Nevil Barr at Oak Grove ... Born: 9/2/83.

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A walk-on candidate for the Tiger secondary who found a position on the special teams in 2003 and lettered while playing in every game ... Enters the fall of 2004 as a candidate for a cornerback position ... 2003: A walk-on candidate for a defensive back position who earned his first varsity letter ... Appeared in the Ole Miss game as a member of the Tiger special teams after an injury to Michael Spurlock ... Also logged playing time against Southern Mississippi and Arkansas State ... Played in all 13 games for Memphis in 2003 including the 2003 New Orleans Bowl game against North Texas ... Remained as a regular member of the Tiger kickoff return team all season ... Prep: Played his prep football at Trezevant High School in Memphis ... Lettered in both football and track ... Was an all-area and allregion selection in football in 2001 ... Had two interceptions returned for scores during 2000 and 2001 seasons ... Credited with seven pass interceptions as a senior ... Had 13 pass interceptions during his career at Trezevant ... Had two punt returns for scores as a senior and one kickoff return for a touchdown ... Played for coach Lynn Lang ... Is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Chambers ... Born: 5/17/83.

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Deep Snapper 6-2, 241 r-Sophomore, 1L Oak Grove HS Hattiesburg, MS

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Defensive Back 6-0, 210 Sophomore, 1L Trezevant HS Memphis, TN

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J ERMAINE C HAMBERS

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record ... Connected on two-of-five field goal attempts in 2001 and had a long field goal of 55 yards ... Made 56-of-60 PATs in 2001 ... Had 85 percent of his kickoffs go into the end zone for touchbacks in 2001 ... Was named to the Mobile Press Register All-Region team in 2001 ... Completed 103-of184 pass attempts for 1,636 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior ... Made 7-of-13 field goal attempts with a long of 47 yards in 2000 ... Connected on 60-of-63 PATs in 2000 ... Had 70 percent of his kickoffs go into the end zone for touchbacks ... Averaged 39.0 yards per punt and had a long punt of 58 yards ... Led his team to the AAAA State championship in 2000 ... Was named to the Birmingham News and Mobile Press Register All-State teams as a kicker in 2000 ... Was an all-region selection as a junior ... Career passing statistics read 191 completions in 373 pass attempts for 3,160 yards ... Career kicking totals were 18 of 32 field goals made with a long of 55 yards and 202 of 214 PATs made ... Also lettered in basketball for two years and in baseball for three years ... Was offered by West Virginia, Arkansas and UAB before deciding on the Tigers ... Was a member of the Brewton Scholar’s Bowl Team, the Science Club and a class Representative ... Was named the Rotary Club Student of the Year as a junior ... Selected to play in the 2002 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game ... Is the son of Brad and Ann Byrne ... Played for coach Jamie Riggs at T.R. Miller High ... Born: 11/27/ 83.

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Tailback 5-9, 189 r-Junior, 1L Houston HS Germantown, TN

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CLENIN'S STATISTICS

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A walk-on candidate for the Tiger football team who became a regular member of the special teams and lettered in his first season at Memphis ... Is the recipient of the 2003 Rex Dockery Memorial Scholarship ... Spent the spring of 2004 working as a CAT safety ... Will enter fall camp as the number two right CAT safety ... 2003: Lettered as a true freshman as a defensive back and a member of the Tiger special teams ... Credited with a punt return when he recovered a blocked punt in the Southern Mississippi game ... Had a special teams tackle against Mississippi State ... Was credited with two tackles in the Memphis win over Houston ... Had an amazing tackle on a kickoff when he was blocked and taken down in front of the Tiger bench, got to his feet and pursued the play to make the tackle in front of the Houston bench ... Credited with one tackle in the win over Louisville ... Played in the win over Cincinnati but did not register a tackle ... Saw time in the USF contest ... Was a member of the Tiger cover teams in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Finished the 2003 season with four tackles, including two solo stops ... Prep: Was a finalist for the Division 2AAA Gil Gideon Mr. Football Award in the state of Tennessee in 2002 ... Was a finalist for The Commercial Appeal’s Best of the Preps Award in football in 2002 ... Was named to The Commercial Appeal’s Elite Team for 2002 ... Was a first team All-Division 2 selection in 2002 ... Received the MUS W.S. Roberts MVP Award in 2002 ... Had 194 carries for 1,011 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2002 ... Was ranked third in Division 2 in scoring with 15 touchdowns ... Ranked seventh in kickoff returns in 2002 with 10 for 236 yards ... Averaged 23.6 yards per return ... Was ranked fifth in all-purpose yardage in 2002 with 1,476 yards and an average of 134.2 yards per game ... Helped his MUS team to a third-place ranking in the state in 2002 ... Was named second team All-Tennessee in 2002 ... Was named to the All-MIAA Team in 2002 (Private School Division) ... Had 2,411 career rushing yards ... Ranks third in MUS history for all-purpose yardage in a season with 1,476 and fourth alltime in rushing with 2,411 yards ... Also lettered in basketball and track for the Owls ... Was a member of the Faculty Honor Roll and received the Alexander W. Wellford Leadership Award ...Played for coach Bobby Alston at MUS ... Is the son of Ken and Barbara Clenin ... Born: 6/7/84.

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Defensive Back 5-9, 188 Sophomore, 1L MUS Memphis, TN

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A reserve tailback who became a key for the Tiger offense in 2003 ... Participated in 12 games in 2003, but had to take over as the tailback in the New Orleans Bowl due to an injury to Derron Parquet ... Came to the Tigers as a walk-on candidate for the tailback position ... Arrived on the football field in January of 2002 ... 2003: A returning letterman who served as the Tigers’ backup tailback in 2003 ... Had 14 rushes for 41 yards in the season opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Played in the Ole Miss victory but did not have a carry ... Totalled five rushes for 22 yards in the Southern Mississippi game ... Gained 41 yards on five carries in the win over Arkansas State ... Saw action at tailback in the road victory over Houston ... Was credited with two carries for 11 yards against the Cougars ... Had two rushes for 11 yards in the Tiger win over Tulane in the Superdome ... Played in the Tigers’ win over East Carolina and had one carry for two yards ... Rushed the ball eight times for 25 yards in the Tigers’ 37-7 win over Louisville ... Played a key role in the win over Cincinnati when he entered the game after injuries to DeAngelo Williams and Derron Parquet and caught an eight-yard pass to set up Danny Wimprine’s touchdown run ... Worked as the backup in the season finale against USF ... Had five carries for 17 yards ... Saved his best performance until the final game of the season ... Was pressed into service when starter Derron Parquet was injured on the team’s first offensive series ... Had a career-high 27 carries and a career-best 62 yards and scored his career touchdown to ice the victory in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Was presented the game ball for his efforts against North Texas in the bowl game ... Finished the 2003 season with 70 rushes for 226 yards and one touchdown ... Was the team’s third-leading rusher in 2003 ... Had a season-long run of 28 yards ... Made an impact on the Tiger offense in the spring of 2003 and is expected to see action this fall as a back and special teams player ... Was the Tigers’ second-leading rusher in the spring of 2003 ... Had 57 rushes for 199 yards and four touchdown in spring scrimmages ... Averaged 3.5 yards per carry in the spring ... Had 23 carries for 111 yards and four touchdowns in one scrimmage ... Has great quickness off the snap and hits holes well ... 2002: Spent the fall working with the Tiger offensive scout team while learning the Memphis spread offense ... Had four rushes for 12 yards in the spring Blue-Gray Scrimmage ... Finished the spring with 10 rushes for 63

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the fall season working with the Memphis defensive scout team ... Was redshirted during the 2002 season ... Practiced against the number one offense throughout the fall and was used as a defensive end and tackle ... Gained size and strength while working in the weight room ... Practiced behind Boris Penchion and Eric Taylor at defensive tackle throughout the fall of 2002 ... Prep: Lettered as a linebacker for the Russellville Cyclones ... Helped Russellville High to the AAAAA-West championship in 2001 ... Was credited with 10.5 quarterback sacks during the 2001 season ... Logged 63 solo tackles and 79 assisted stops ... Had 16 tackles for lost yardage ... Named to the Associated Press Arkansas Super Team in 2001 ... Has been timed at 4.8 in the 40-yard dash ... Started at defensive tackle as a sophomore and junior but was moved to linebacker as a senior ... Also lettered in basketball for Russellville High ... Selected the Tigers over Tulsa, Rice and Arkansas State ... Is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Colen ... Born: 12/13/83.

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Defensive Back 6-0, 185 Junior, 2L Dacula HS Dacula, GA

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LG 8 0 9 28 0 9 3 2 16 0 9 14

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Tds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

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Yds 41 0 22 41 0 11 5 2 25 0 17 62

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Att 14 0 5 5 0 2 3 1 8 0 5 27

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Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas

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Nose Tackle 6-3, 286 r-Sophomore, SQ Russellville HS Russellville, AR

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UT 0 2 3 1 3 2 0 4 0 4 0 3 1 4 5 5 5 9 3 2 7 3 3 2 5

AT 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 3 1 7 2 1 3 2 0 0 0 1 2

TT 0 6 4 1 4 2 0 5 4 5 0 4 1 7 6 12 7 10 6 4 7 3 3 3 7

TFLs 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

QB 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

FR PB Int/Yds 0 0 0/0 0 1 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1/6 0 2 0/0 0 1 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 1 1/35 0 1 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1/48 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1/0 0 0 0/0

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Defense 8/30/03 9/6/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/4/03 10/11/03 10/18/03 10/25/03 11/1/03 11/15/03 11/22/03 11/29/03 12/16/03 8/31/02 9/7/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 9/28/02 10/8/02 10/19/02 10/26/02 11/2/02 11/9/02 11/23/02 11/30/02

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Offensive Guard 6-7, 296 r-Junior, SQ Presbyterian Academy Nashville, TN

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COLLINS’ STATISTICS UT AT Tot. FR Int TFL 53 22 75 0 3-83 0-0 23 13 36 0 1-6 1-1 76 35 111 0 4-89 1-1

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Returns to one of the deepest offensive line units in Memphis football history ... Will work at offensive guard this fall with Jason Matthews and Willie Henderson ... Has worked at every position in the offensive line and could provide depth at every slot ... 2003: Worked as a reserve at offensive tackle throughout the season ... Did not play in a game during the 2003 season ... Spent the spring working with David Davis and Willie Henderson at right tackle ... 2002: Appeared in two games for the Tigers in 2002 ... Played offensive tackle in the Murray State and Army football games ... Had three snaps against Murray State in the Tigers’ 52-6 victory ... Played eight snaps in the Tigers’ 38-10 win over the Cadets ... Worked behind Donald Marshall and Doug Whittaker, both seniors, at right offensive tackle... 2001: Was redshirted during his freshman season ... Spent the fall of 2001 working with

Receiving G 2003 13/3

Yds 14

Tds 0

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Tailback 6-1, 211 r-Sophomore, SQ Carver HS Columbus, GA

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Enters the fall as the backup at tight end behind starter John Doucette ... Lettered last season working as the second tight end in all of the Tigers’ two tight end sets ... Was moved to tight end after working as a linebacker in 2001 ... 2003: After spending two seasons as a walk-on candidate for the defensive line, was moved to tight end in the spring of 2003 and saw playing time in the season opener against Tennessee Tech ... Had his first career pass reception against The Golden Eagles ... Caught a 14-yard pass from Danny Wimprine for a Tiger first down to keep a drive alive ... Was used in all of the two tight end sets in the Ole Miss and Southern Mississippi games ... Had several key blocks in the Mississippi State contest ... Worked in the two tight end sets in the Houston game ... Played the final series of the Tigers’ win over East Carolina ... Was a starter in the Memphis win over Louisville ... Was the starter in the USF game when the Tigers opened in a two tight end set ... Played in every game for Memphis in 2003, including the 2003 New Orleans Bowl victory over North Texas ... Was moved to tight end in the spring of 2003 and could help provide depth at that position in the fall of 2003 ... Played behind starter John Doucette in the spring of 2003 ... 2002: Worked with the Tiger defensive scout team in 2002 spring drills ... Spent the season continuing to learn the Tiger defensive system ... 2001: Was a walk-on candidate for the Tigers in the fall of 2000 ... Worked with the scout team in fall camp but did not appear in a game for Memphis that season ... Worked against the number one offense with the defensive scout team ... 2000: Was a walk-on candidate for the Tigers in the fall of 2000 ... Worked with the scout team in fall camp ... Prep: Was a football and track

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Tight End 6-0, 249 r-Senior, 1L Millington HS Millington, TN

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DANIEL’S CAREER HIGHS Most Pass Receptions/Game: 1 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 14 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03)

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the Tigers’ offensive scout team ... Worked against the number one defense throughout the fall of 2001 ... Prep: Lettered for four years as an offensive and defensive lineman at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, TN ... Led his team to a 15-0 record in 2000 and the Tennessee Class 1A state title ... Helped his team to three consecutive regional championships ... Received second team all-state honors for all classifications and was named to the first team all-region team ... Was named to Bill Buchalter’s Dandy Dozen Offensive Linemen for 2000 ... Was named to Hi-Tech Tennessee’s Top Prospect List ... Was an all-region, All-Mid State and all-state selection as a junior and senior ... Rated as number two lineman in state of Tennessee by Hi-Tech Tennessee ... Also earned letters for four years in track ... Threw the shot and discus for CPA ... Holds the school record for bench press and for the shot put ... Received the Most Improved Student Award in 2000 ... Played for coach David Pack at Christ Presbyterian Academy ... Son of Jim and Cathy Corder ... Born: 4/17/82.

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Worked as a reserve tailback in the spring of 2004 ... 2003: Was moved to tailback in the spring of 2003 and had a good spring camp ... Could not break into the 2003 lineup which featured DeAngelo Williams, Derron Parquet and LaKendus Cole ... Worked as a member of the offensive scout team in 2003 ... Was a redshirt freshman running back who worked as a defensive back in the fall of 2002 ... Was moved to tailback in the spring of 2003 ... Had 15 rushes for 13 yards during the spring scrimmages ... Used the spring to learn the Memphis offensive system and blocking schemes ... 2002: Was redshirted as a true freshman in 2002 ... Spent the fall working as a defensive back for the Tigers’ defensive scout team ... Worked as a boundary corner for the Tigers and was listed on the depth chart behind starter Cameron Essex and reserve Tristan Thomas ... Practiced against the number one offensive unit while learning the Memphis coverages ... Prep: Lettered as a tailback and defensive back at Carver High School in Columbus, GA ... Also lettered as a member of the Carver state championship track team ... Had 163 rushes for 1,076 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2001 ... Led Carver to the 2-A regional title in track in 2001 ... Career rushing totals are 200 carries for 2,500 yards and 20 touchdowns ... Also had 10 pass receptions for 165 yards and one touchdown during prep career ... Qualified for four events in the state meet ... Won the 100 meters with a time of 10.43 and followed that with a time of 21.57 in the 200 meters ... Helped Carver win the 2000 2-A state track championship by winning the 100 and 200 meters ... Has run a 10.33 100 and a 20.24 200 meters ... Has been timed at 4.38 in the 40-yard dash ... Father, Carl Davis, played defensive end for the University of Wisconsin ... Is the son of Carl and Ida Davis ... Played for coach Wallace Davis at Carver High ... Born: 11/21/83.

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Offensive Line 2003

D AVIS' ST ATISTICS STA Games/Starts Snaps/Total Snaps 13/9 604/1000

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A returning letterman who did not play in a game in 2003 ... Spent the fall battling injuries ... 2003: Did not play in a game for the Tigers ... Worked as a member of the defensive scout team throughout the season ... Is expected to provide depth at middle linebacker again this fall ... 2002: Earned his first varsity letter while playing in four games for the Tigers in 2002 ... Played linebacker and worked as a member of the Tiger special teams ... First game was on the road against Cincinnati ... Also saw playing time in the USF, Army and TCU contests ... Was not credited with a tackle in 2002 ... 2001: Sat out the 2001 season while concentrating on academic work ... Sat out the 2001 season under the guidelines of the NCAA’s Proposition 48 ... Spent the year concentrating on his academic work and working in the Tiger weight room ... Maintained a 3.85 GPA in the fall of 2001... Prep: Was named to the 2000 Associated Press 4A All-State team as a defensive lineman ... Lettered as a linebacker and fullback at Trezevant HS ... Was an all-region and All-Shelby Metro selection in football ... Was credited with 104 tackles and four forced fumbles in 2000 ... Also registered three fumble recoveries and one pass interception ... Career totals read 264 tackles, six fumble recoveries and two pass interceptions ... Was a high school teammate of fellow Tiger signees Sheldon Taylor and Albert Means and helped the Bears to a berth in the 1999 state playoffs ... Brother, Antoine Wellington, played for Notre Dame ... Played for coach Lynn Lang at Trezevant HS ... Is the son of Mattie Wellington ... Born: 6/14/83.

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Inside Linebacker 6-0, 245 Senior, 1L Trezevant HS Memphis, TN

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CHARLES DAVIS

Started the road game against Houston and had 50 snaps in the Tiger victory ... Remained as the starter at offensive tackle against Tulane ... Had 60 offensive snaps against Tulane ... Started the East Carolina game and worked 59 of the team’s 79 offensive snaps ... Logged 50 offensive plays against Cincinnati and participated in 79 snaps in the season finale against USF ... Was the Tiger starter at tackle in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl game ... Worked 50 of the team’s 68 offensive plays in the win over North Texas ... Finished the season playing 604 of the team’s 1000 plays ... Participated in spring drills of 2002, but was immediately redshirted to give the Tigers help in the offensive line for 2003 ... Is now expected to contribute as the starter at right offensive tackle this fall ... Worked with Joe Gerda and Travis Triplett at right guard in the spring of 2002 before being switched to offensive tackle ... 2002: A junior college transfer who was redshirted in ‘02 due to the large number of senior linemen on the Tiger roster ... Spent the fall working with the Tiger offense to become prepared for his junior year ... Worked at guard behind Joe Gerda and Baki Celaj while being redshirted ... Was moved to right tackle in the spring of 2003 ... JC: Played right tackle for Itawamba Community College ... Named to the Jackson Clarion Ledger Top 25 Junior College Recruits for 2001 ... Named to the 2001 Mississippi Junior College All-State team (1st) and the 2000 Mississippi Junior College All-State team (2nd) ... Selected Memphis over Clemson ... Prep: Played prep football at Hamilton High School ... Was named the 1999 Offensive Lineman of the Year for the region ... Lettered for four years in football and three years in baseball ... Led baseball team to two state championships ... Was a two-year all-state, all-region and all-area selection in football ... Was a member of the honor roll at Hamilton High ... Played for coach Scott Cantrell at Hamilton High ... Is the son of Debbie Jones and Mickey Davis ... Born: 6/6/82.

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Wide Receiver 6-1, 198 r-Senior, 3L Mays HS Athens, GA

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DAVID DAVIS

A returning three-year letterman who is expected to see more playing time this fall after starting seven games for the Tigers last season ... Finished the season as the team’s fourth-leading receiver in 2003 ... 2003: Lettered for the third season as a wide receiver ... Hauled in a 92-yard touchdown pass from Danny Wimprine to seal the win over Ole Miss ... The 92-yard reception ranked as the second-longest pass reception in Tiger football history ... Finished the Ole Miss game with three catches for 113 yards and one touchdown ... Had one reception for five yards against Southern Miss and

Receiving G 2001 5/0 2002 5/0 2003 13/7 Totals 23/7

DAVIS’ No 3 0 27 30

STATISTICS Yds Avg Tds 25 8.3 1 0 0.0 0 407 15.1 3 432 14.4 4

LG 12 12 92 92

DAVIS’ CAREER HIGHS Most Pass Receptions/Game: 6 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 113 vs Ole Miss (‘03) Longest Pass Reception: 92 vs Ole Miss (‘03) Most Touchdown Receptions/Game: 1 vs UT-Chattanooga (‘01) & Ole Miss, Miss State & Tulane (‘03)

G AME -B Y-G AME R EVIEW Receiving Year 8/30/03 9/6/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/4/03 10/11/03 10/18/03 10/25/03 11/1/03 11/15/05 11/22/03 11/29/03 12/16/03 9/3/01 9/8/01 9/22/01 11/30/02

Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas Miss State UT-Chattanooga USF TCU

Recpt 6 3 1 1 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 4 3 1 1 1 2

Yds 54 113 5 12 20 25 11 50 21 16 8 72 14 5 12 8 16

Avg 9.0 37.6 5.0 12.0 6.6 8.6 11.0 25.0 21.0 16.0 8.0 18.0 4.6 5.0 12.0 8.0 8.0

Tds 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

LG 15 92 5 12 11 13 11 39 21 16 8 48 10 5 12 8 8

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ted to Clemson but was a late qualifier ... Prep: Was a four-year football and track letterman at Mays HS ... Had 35 pass receptions for 750 yards and 10 touchdowns in 1999 ... Had four touchdown receptions against Lakeside High ... Set the school record in the 400 meters with a time of 48.01 ... Father, Tyrone Davis, played for Clemson and for the NFL New York Giants and won national and NFL championships with both teams ... Cousin, Terrance Davis, is a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and cousin, Willie Green, is a receiver for the Carolina Panthers ... Played for coach Larry Hellen ... Is the son of Joseph Davis and Tracy Smith ... Born: 9/28/81.

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one for 12 yards in the UAB contest ... Had his second touchdown catch of the season against Mississippi State on a four-yard pass from Danny Wimprine ... Caught one pass for 11 yards and a first down in the win over the Houston Cougars ... Had two pass receptions for 50 yards and one touchdown in the Memphis road victory over Tulane ... Touchdown came on a 39yard pass from Danny Wimprine ... Was Davis’ third touchdown reception of the season ... Had one pass reception for 21 yards and a key first down in the win over East Carolina ... Had one pass reception for 16 yards in the win over Louisville ... Led the team in receiving against USF ... Had four pass receptions for 72 yards against the Bulls ... Played in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl game but did not have a pass reception ... Credited with 27 receptions for 407 yards and three touchdowns ... Was one of the more impressive receivers in 2003 spring drills ... Caught 16 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns in the spring scrimmages ... For his play, was voted one of the Chris Faros Most Improved Player Award recipients for spring 2003 ... Worked with Tavares Gideon at the “X” receiver in the spring ... 2002: Played in five games for the Tigers in the fall of 2002 to letter for the second time in his career ... Played in the first four games of the season against Murray State, Ole Miss, Southern Miss and Tulane, and later was used in the Cincinnati contest ... Did not have a pass reception in 2002 ... 2001: Saw his first action as a Tiger against Mississippi State but did not have a pass reception ... Had his first catch in the UT-Chattanooga game when he caught a 12-yard pass for a touchdown ... Had one pass reception for eight yards in the USF victory ... Played against Houston and Southern Mississippi but did not get into a game after Houston ... Was bothered by injuries during the latter part of the season ... Finished his freshman campaign with three pass receptions for 25 yards and one touchdown ... Averaged 8.3 yards per catch ... Was held out of all contact work in the spring while recovering from ACL surgery in the fall of 2000 ... Showed his ability as a pass receiver in non-contact drills ... 2000: Was a late signee for the Tigers in the spring of 2000 ... Had been highly recruited by Clemson University ... Came to camp in August with an outstanding chance to see action as a receiver ... On the second day of freshman camp, injured his knee and had to have surgery to repair his ACL ... Missed the remainder of the season while rehabbing his knee ... Became one of the most dedicated weight room workers ... Rehabbed his knee and was allowed to start running before the 2000 season ended ... Had commit-

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Tavarious Davis’ 92-yard touchdown reception against Ole Miss in 2003 came within two yards of tying the Tiger record for the longest pass reception in school history. The record was set in 1978 when quarterback Lloyd Patterson connected on a 94-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Earnest Gray against Houston. Davis’ catch actually tied for the second-longest pass play at the U of M. In 1998, receiver Damien Dodson hauled in a 92-yard pass from quarterback Stephen Galbraith, ironically enough, the play took place in the Memphis vs Houston game. The Tigers have had just three pass plays in school history over 90 yards in length.

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DOUCETTE’S STATISTICS No Yds Avg Tds 5 44 8.7 1 17 194 11.4 0 22 238 10.8 1

LG 15 53 53

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DOUCETTE’S CAREER HIGHS Most Pass Receptions/Game: 4 vs Ole Miss (‘03) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 92 vs Ole Miss (‘03) Longest Pass Reception: 53 vs Ole Miss (‘03) Most Touchdown Receptions/Game: 1 vs TCU (‘02)

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tight end in the state of Louisiana according to SuperPrep Magazine ... Was named to SuperPrep Football Magazine’s All-Region Team for 2001 ... Received All-America and all-state honors while at St. Augustine ... Was twice named to the Louisiana All-State team ... Was rated as the No. 14 overall prospect in the state of Louisiana by SuperPrep ... Was rated as high as the number 10 tight end prospect in the country by one recruiting service ... Caught 11 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown in 2001 ... Was an AllMetro selection in New Orleans ... Had committed to Georgia before deciding on the Tigers ... Was also recruited by Auburn, Michigan, West Virginia, Georgia Tech and Tulane ... Is related to Byron and Aaron Hodges who both played at Illinois ... Is the son of John and Joycelyn Doucette ... Played for coach Anthony Biagas at St. Augustine High ... Born: 1/8/84.

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Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas Murray State Southern Miss Tulane UAB Louisville Mississippi State Cincinnati Houston USF Army TCU

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Yds 38 92 6 4 0 -4 36 0 0 5 0 3 14 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 15 0 6 16

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Tds 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

LG 28 53 6 4 0 0 23 0 0 4 0 5 10 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 15 0 6 8

Tackles 2001 2002 2003 Totals

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season ... Did not participate in a game but contributed as a scout team member ... Spent his first season with the Tigers working as a member of the offensive scout team ... Went against the Tigers first team defense each day in practice ... Prep: Came to the Tigers after an outstanding prep career at Lutheran North High School in St. Louis, Missouri ... Played both running back and linebacker in high school ... Led his team to a 12-2 record and the Missouri State 3A Championship in 1999 ... Had 78 carries for 580 yards during the 1999 season ... Averaged 7.4 yards per carry ... Had one punt return for 60 yards and returned 10 kickoffs for 243 yards ... Scored 44 points during the 1999 season ... As a defensive end had 44 solo tackles, 40 assisted tackles, six quarterback sacks and two blocked punts ... Holds the school record for most blocked kicks in a season with six ... Was an allconference, all-district, All-St. Louis Metro and all-state selection as a defensive end ... Helped his team to district titles in 1997, 1998 and 1999 ... Was recruited by Illinois, Iowa and Michigan State before selecting the Tigers ... Also played baseball at Lutheran HS ... Played for coach Jim Manion at Lutheran North ... Is the son of Delores Ann Bean ... Born: 7/25/ 82.

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DOUGLAS’ CAREER HIGHS Most Rushes/Game: 1 vs North Texas (‘03) Most Rushing Yards/Game: 3 vs North Texas (‘03) Most Pass Receptions/Game: 2 vs Louisville (‘03) Most Receiving Yards/Game: 8 vs Louisville (‘03) Longest Pass Receptions/Game: 7 vs Louisville (‘03) Most Tackles/Game: 8 vs Cincinnati (‘02) Most Solo Tackles/Game: 6 vs Cincinnati ('02) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 2 vs five times Most Fumble Recoveries/Game: 1 vs South Florida (‘02) Most Tackles For Lost Yardage/Game/ 1 five times Most Quarterback Sacks/Game: 1 vs USF & TCU

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A returning three-year letterman who was a starter for Memphis in seven games in 2002 ... Worked as the number one “sam” linebacker in the spring of 2003 but was moved to fullback in the fall of 2003 ... 2003: Worked as a linebacker in fall camp and in the first two games of the 2003 season, before being moved to fullback in the middle of the Southern Miss game ... Was inserted at fullback to help in short yard rushing situations ... Had his first collegiate carry in the Arkansas State game ... Had his first two pass receptions from the fullback position in the Tigers’ win over Louisville ... Gained eight yards with the two receptions ... Worked as the Tigers’ fullback in the final two games of the season ... Played fullback in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl win North Texas ... Had his first rushing yardage in the North Texas game ... Had one rush for three yards ... 2002: Lettered at linebacker for the Tigers in 2002 after playing in all 12 games ... Started seven contests for the Tigers at outside linebacker after Greg Harper suffered a broken leg ... Was the team’s ninth-ranked tackler in 2002 ... Was credited with 39 tackles, including 28 solo hits ... Had five tackles for lost yardage and two quarterback sacks ... Opened the season with two tackles in the win over Murray State ... Had five tackles against Louisville in an ESPN televised game ... Posted three tackles, one tackle for lost yardage and one fumble recovery in the UAB contest ... Also logged five tackles against Mississippi State, before tallying a career-high eight tackles in the Cincinnati game ... Had three hits and a quarterback sack in the USF game ... Logged five tackles, one tackle for lost yardage, one forced fumble and one sack in the TCU contest ... 2001: Played in every game for Memphis during the 2001 season ... Opened the season with two tackles in the Mississippi State game ... Also registered tackles in the UT-Chattanooga and Houston games ... Was credited with one tackle against Tennessee in Knoxville ... Worked as a member of the Tiger special teams ... Worked as an outside linebacker with Coot Terry, Derrick Ballard and Greg Harper ... Finished the 2001 season with six total tackles ... Moved to outside linebacker in the spring of 2001 ... Showed so much promise that Derrick Harmon was moved back to receiver ... Enters fall camp as the number two at “will” linebacker ... Will provide depth for Derrick Ballard ... 2000: A tailback that was redshirted during the 2000

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Fullback 6-3, 232 r-Senior, 3L Lutheran North HS St. Louis, MO

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Defense 8/30/03 9/6/03 9/13 9/27/03 10/25/03 8/31/02 9/7/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 9/28/02 10/8/02 10/19/02 10/26/02 11/2/02 11/9/02 11/23/02 11/30/02 9/1/01 9/8/01 9/22/01 9/29/01 10/6/01 10/13/01

Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State Tulane Murray State Ole Miss Southern Miss Tulane UAB Louisville Miss State Cincinnati Houston USF Army TCU Miss State UT-Chattanooa USF Louisville Southern Miss Houston

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A returning three-year letterman who saw action as a true freshman for the Tigers during the 2001 season and became a starter during the 2002 campaign ... Was the Tiger starter at cornerback for 10 games in 2003 ... Played in all 12 games of the 2002 season and was a starter in seven contests ... Appeared in all 11 games and became a starter in the later stages of the 2001 season ... Co-recipient of the 2001 Rex Dockery Scholarship ... 2003: Became the Tiger starter at cornerback in the Arkansas State game ... Logged just one tackle in the win over Tennessee Tech ... Was credited with five tackles in the Ole Miss victory and one stop in the Southern Mississippi contest ... Registered three solo tackle and one assist in the win over Arkansas State ... Had three tackles, one pass breakup and one caused fumble in the Memphis win over Houston ... Had another outstanding performance against Tulane ... Started at corner and helped hold the Green Wave to just 105 yards passing for the game ... Was credited with four tackles and one pass breakup and held Tulane’s Roydell Williams to just two pass receptions for the game ... Credited with seven tackles and one pass breakup in the East Carolina win ... Registered four tackles in the Memphis win over Louisville ... Had two tackles in the Memphis win over Cincinnati and three hits in the season finale with USF ... Started at corner in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Was credited with one tackle in the Tigers’ win over North Texas ... Finished the 2003 season with 42 total tackles, one tackle for lost yardage, five pass breakups and one forced fumble ... 2002: Played in all 12 games of the season ... Was the Memphis starter at fieldcorner for the final six games of the season ... Had five tackles in the season opener against Murray State ... Was credited with two tackles in the Ole Miss, Southern Miss and Tulane games

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... Had five tackles in the televised Louisville contest and became the starter the following week against Mississippi State ... Registered eight tackles, one tackle for lost yardage and one pass break-up against the Bulldogs ... Credited with four tackles versus Cincinnati and had his first pass interception against Houston ... Finished the 2002 season with 38 tackles, three tackles for lost yardage, two forced fumbles, one interception, four pass break-ups and one blocked kick which came in the USF contest ... 2001: Was a starter at cornerback for three of the final four games of the 2001 season ... Recorded three tackles in his first collegiate game against Mississippi State ... Logged three stops and a tackle for loss yardage in the Tigers’ win over UT-Chattanooga at the Liberty Bowl ... Tallied three hits in the USF victory and had two tackles in the Memphis win over Southern Mississippi ... Had a season-high four total tackles in the road win over Houston ... Started his first game as a Tiger against UAB ... Was also the Tiger starter at cornerback for the Army and Cincinnati games ... Had four tackles in the Army contest and had two tackles in the season finale against Cincinnati ... Finished the season with 31 tackles and one tackle for lost yardage ... Prep: Lettered as defensive back at South West DeKalb High School for three years ... Helped his team to a 9-2 record in 2000 and a 12-1 record in 1999 ... Was credited with 42 tackles, 22 pass breakups and three pass interceptions in 2000 ... Had five tackles and two interceptions in Stephenson High game ... Was an all-region selection in football in 2000 ... Lettered for two years as a member of the South West DeKalb High track team ... Was a member of the academic honor roll in 2000 ... Played for coach Buck Godfrey at South West DeKalb HS ... Is the son of Cheryl Essex ... Born: 9/2/82

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QB 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

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Offensive Line 2003

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out of the Tulane game playing all 77 offensive snaps ... Played 75 of the team’s 79 offensive snaps against East Carolina ... Worked all 80 offensive plays in the Tigers’ 37-7 road win over Louisville ... Had 70 snaps in the Cincinnati victory and appeared in 85 of the 89 plays in the USF contest ... Started the 2003 New Orleans Bowl game and participated in all 68 plays ... Finished the 2003 season involved in 943 of the Tigers’ 1000 offensive plays ... Was the team’s deep snapper for two seasons, but appears to be the heir to Jimond Pugh’s vacated center position for 2003 ... Spent the spring of 2002 with Wade Smith and James Corder at right tackle ... 2002: Was the Tigers’ deep snapper for the second-consecutive season ... Earned second varsity letter after appearing in all 12 of the Tiger games in 2002 ... Handled 64 snaps for Tiger punters and 51 snaps for the field goal and PAT units ... 2001: Appeared in all 11 games of the season for Memphis ... Had 70 successful snaps during the season as the deep snapper for the punt team ... Had some early season problems and was credited with four muffed snaps ... Also served as the short snapper for the PAT and field goal units ... Had 36 successful snaps on the PAT unit and made 14 snaps on the field goal unit ... Had a season-high ten punt snaps in the Southern Mississippi game ... Totaled seven PAT snaps in the Tigers win over Houston ... Prep: Lettered as an offensive and defensive lineman for three seasons at DeSmet Jesuit HS ... Helped his DeSmet Jesuit High team to a 8-1 record and a berth in the state 5A playoffs ... Lost in triple overtime to Pattonville in the opening round of the playoffs ... Was credited with 52 tackles and eight quarterback sacks in 2000 ... Had 108 pancake blocks as an offensive lineman in 2000 ... Was an all-conference, all-area, all-Metro and all-state selection in Missouri ... Career totals read 109 tackles and 15 quarterback sacks as a defensive tackle and 289 pancake blocks and no sacks allowed as an offensive tackle ... Also handled all of the deep snapping duties for his school ... Also lettered for two years as a wrestler ... Wrestled in the heavyweight class ... Sister, K.C., is a scholarship volleyball player at the University of Oregon ... Is the son of Bob Frederic and Kares Schattgen ... Played for coach Dennis Cernaka at DeSmet Jesuit HS ... Born: 2/5/83.

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Tailback 5-10, 188 r-Freshman, SQ Frayser HS Memphis, TN

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Center 6-4, 288 Senior, 3L DeSmet Jesuit HS St. Louis, MO

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Academic All-America ... Named the team’s MVP Lineman of the Year in 2002 ... Won the Ralph Craig Award for the Outstanding Lineman ... Prep: Played prep football for St. Francis High School in Los Angeles ... Lettered for two years in football and track ... Helped his team to a 10-3 record in 2000 ... Was a first team all-league, all-area, All-CIF and all-region selection in football as a senior ... Threw the shot put and discus for the track team ... Was a member of the honor roll all four years of high school ... A talented guitarist who works as a studio musician and performer in Los Angeles area ... Played for coach Bill Ridell and Jim Bond in high school and Bill Fisk at Mt. San Antonio ... Born: 7/4/83.

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Defensive End 6-3, 247 r-Freshman, RS Catholic HS Baton Rouge, LA

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A redshirt freshman who spent the spring of 2004 working as a defensive end ... Worked with seniors David McNair and Shaka Hill in spring drills ... 2003: Was redshirted in the fall of 2003 ... Worked as a defensive end for the scout team and worked against the Tigers first team offensive line each day in practice ... Spent the fall of 2003 learning coordinator Joe Lee Dunn’s defense ... Prep: Was a three-year football letterman at Baton Rouge High School ... Helped his team to a 10-2 record in 2002 and the District 5-AAAA championship ... Was named to the Louisiana High School Coaches Association All-District team in 2002 ... Was a first team All-Metro (Baton Rouge) selection as an offensive lineman in 2002 ... Selected to play in the Louisiana High School All-Star Game in 2002 ... Leader of an offensive line that produced 2,846 rushing yards in 2002 ... Named to the 2001 LHSCA AllDistrict team as a right tackle ... Was ranked as Dandy Don’s number 38 prep prospect in the state of Louisiana ... Listed by the New Orleans Times Picayune as on of the state’s top offensive linemen in 2001 and 2002 ... Coached by Dale Wiener at Baton Rouge Catholic High School ... Son of Marsha and O.J. Garcia ... Born: 4/2/85.

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Center, 6-3, 289 r-Junior, TR Mt. San Antonio JC Los Angeles, CA

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mage ... Is expected to provide depth in the offensive backfield this fall ... 2003: Came to the Tigers as a tailback from Frayser High in Memphis but worked as both a tailback and receiver in fall camp ... Was redshirted in 2003 ... Spent the fall with the offensive scout team ... Worked against the number one defense throughout the fall ... Prep: Lettered as a running back for the Frayser High Rams ... Gained 1,813 yards during the 2002 season and scored 13 touchdowns ... Averaged 164.8 yards per game rushing as a senior which ranked as second-best in Shelby-Metro ... Averaged 168.8 yards per game rushing ... All-District in 2002 and 2001 ... Was ranked second in Shelby-Metro in all-purpose yards, averaging 198.3 per game ... Led Region 8-3A in rushing in 2002 ... Was named to the Associated Press All-State Team in 2002 as well as the All Shelby-Metro Squad ... Was named to The Commercial Appeal’s Best of the Preps and was selected to the All-Region 8-3A team ... Was named All-Elite 2002 and was tabbed on the 4A All-State 2002 ... Was a second-team All-Shelby Metro selection in 2001 with 1,162 yards rushing ... Averaged 8.2 yards per carry in 2001 and scored 10 rushing touchdowns ... Was ranked 22nd in Shelby-Metro in total offense with and average of 105.6 yards per game ... Was named to the AllRegion 8-3A team in 2001 and was ranked second in kickoff returns, third in rushing, third in all-purpose yards and fifth in total offense... Holds Frayser school record for career rushing yards ... Awarded Memphis Touchdown Club Player of the Week in 2002 ... All-Academic City 2000 and 2001 ... Lettered in football and track ... Coached by Terry Ryan ... Is the son of James & Janice Gaither ... Born: 11/9/84.

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GIDEON’S CAREER HIGHS Most Pass Receptions/Game: 8 vs Louisville & Miss. State (‘02) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 127 vs Mississippi State (‘02) Longest Pass Reception: 59 vs Mississippi State (‘02) Most Touchdown Receptions/Game: 2 vs Louisville (‘02)

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Yds 11 10 0 33 52 88 127 26 36 34 21 17

Avg 5.5 5.0 0.0 16.5 10.2 11.0 15.9 8.7 9.0 8.5 10.5 8.5

Tds 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 1

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Receiving Date 8/31/02 9/7/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 9/28/02 10/8/02 10/19/02 10/26 11/2/02 11/9/02 11/23/02 11/30/02

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KENYUN GLOVER

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Wide Receiver 6-4, 210 r-Senior, 1L Miss Delta JC Greenville, MS

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The Players

A returning three-year letterman who was moved from defensive tackle to offensive guard in the later stages of the 2003 season ... Due to strength and speed, has moved up the depth chart and could become a starter in the offensive line by fall camp ... 2003: A veteran defensive tackle who let-

Tackles 2000 2001 2002 2003 Totals

G/S 11/6 12/7 12/1 35/14

GL OVER’S ST ATISTICS GLO STA UT AT Tot. FR Int TFL redshirted 13 9 22 0 0 2-14 23 15 38 0 0 6-21 1 7 8 0 0 0-0 37 31 68 0 0 8-35

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defensive tackle for the defensive scout team ... Worked against the Tigers’ number one offense throughout the fall ... Worked behind Calvin Lewis and Jarvis Slaton at defensive tackle ... Received the 2000 Rex Dockery Scholarship ... Prep: Lettered in both football and basketball at Overton High School in Memphis ... Lettered for four years in football and for three years in basketball ... Was selected first team all-region as an offensive lineman and was named second team as a defensive lineman ... Was credited with 70 tackles, five quarterback sacks, five tackles for lost yardage and two fumble recoveries in helping lead Overton High to a 5-5 record in 1999 ... Had 12 tackles and one sack in the Collierville game ... Logged 24 tackles and one tackle for lost yardage in the Germantown game ... Career totals read 214 total tackles, four fumble recoveries, 16 quarterback sacks and 10 tackles for lost yardage ... Also lettered as a power forward in basketball ... Was a member of the National Honor Society ... Played for coach Mitch Davis at Overton High ... Is the son of Charles and Mary Middlebrook ... Was ranked 31st in his class of 298 ... Born: 11/8/81.

GL OVER'S ST ATISTICS GLO STA Offensive Line Games/Starts Snaps/Total Snaps 2003 13/0 40/1000 (was moved to offensive guard for final two games of 2003 season)

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GL OVER’S CAREER HIGHS GLO Most Tackles/Game: 7 vs USF (‘02) Most Solo Tackles/Game: 4 vs Houston & USF ('02) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 3 vs Tulane & USF (‘02) Most Tackles For Loss/Game: 3 vs Army (‘02) Most Quarterback Sacks/Game: 1 three times

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tered for the third-consecutive season in 2003 ... Was moved to offensive guard after injury to Andrew Handy ... Played in each game for the Tigers working with Albert Means, LaVale Washington and Eric Taylor ... Was credited with single tackles in the first three games of the season, Tennessee Tech, Ole Miss and Southern Mississippi ... Registered one tackle in the Mississippi State game ... Saw extended duty in the defensive front against Houston ... Registered three tackles in the Tigers’ road win over the Cougars ... Logged one tackle in the Memphis win over East Carolina ... Was moved to offensive guard in the final weeks of the season due to injuries to Andrew Handy ... Participated in 20 plays against USF and also logged 20 offensive snaps in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Was one of the Memphis starters at defensive tackle during the 2001 and 2002 seasons ... Lettered for the second-consecutive season at defensive tackle ... Received the Glenn Jones 12th Man Award in 2002 ... Enters fall camp as the slated starter at defensive tackle for the Tigers ... Spent the spring of 2003 working with LaVale Washington at tackle and will reunite with junior Albert Means in fall camp ... 2002: Was a starter at defensive tackle for Memphis in eight games and played in all 12 contests of 2002 ... Was the ninth leading tackler for the defensive unit and was credited with 35 stops for the season ... Had seven tackles for a 21 yards lost ... Also added two quarterback sacks and two forced fumbles ... Opened the season with two tackles against Murray State ... Added two tackles in the Ole Miss game and had three stops in the Southern Mississippi contest ... Contributed six tackles in the Memphis win over Tulane ... Ran off four-consecutive games with two tackles including, UAB, Louisville, Mississippi State and Cincinnati ... Logged his first quarterback sack of the season against Louisville ... Picked up four tackles in the Houston contest, before registering a season and career-high seven tackles and a forced fumble against USF ... Logged three tackles, three tackles for lost yardage, one quarterback sack and one forced fumble in victory over Army ... Closed the 2002 season with three tackles against TCU ... 2001: Appeared in all 11 games for the Tigers ... Registered two tackles against Mississippi State which was his first collegiate game ... Had three tackles against UT-Chattanooga ... Was credited with three stops in the Louisville contest and matched the three tackles the following week against Southern Mississippi ... Posted two additional three-tackle games against UAB and Tennessee ... Injured his ankle after Tennessee ... Had two stops in the Army victory but did not have a tackle against Cincinnati ... Finished the season with 22 tackles, including 13 solo stops ... Also logged two tackles for lost yardage (-14) and one quarterback sack (-10) ... His tackles for lost yardage came against Louisville and his quarterback sack came in the season opener with Mississippi State on national TV ... Spent the fall of 2001 as a reserve at nose tackle ... Worked with Boris Penchion and Doug Whittaker in the interior of the defensive front ... 2000: Was redshirted during the 2000 season while working as a defensive tackle for the Tigers ... Did not participate in a regular season game ... Spent the fall of 2000 playing

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Defense 8/31/02 9/7/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 9/28/02 10/8/02 10/19/02 10/26/02 11/2/02 11/9/02 11/23/02 11/30/02 9/1/01 9/8/01 9/22/01 9/29/01 10/6/01 10/13/01 10/20/01 10/27/01 11/10/01 11/17/01 11/24/01

Opponent Murray State Ole Miss Southern Miss Tulane UAB Louisville Miss State Cincinnati Houston USF Army TCU Miss State UT-Chattanooa USF Louisville Southern Miss Houston East Carolina UAB Tennessee Army Cincinnati

UT 0 2 1 3 1 1 1 2 4 4 2 2 2 1 0 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 0

AT 2 0 2 3 1 1 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 0

TT 2 2 3 6 2 2 2 2 4 7 3 3 2 3 1 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 0

TFLs 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/5 0/0 0/0 2/4 0/0 3/12 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/5 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

QB 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/5 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/10 0/0 1/10 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

FR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Int/Yds 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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GOOD WELL ’S ST ATISTICS GOODWELL WELL’S STA UT AT Tot. FR Int TFL 1 3 4 1 0-0 0-0 28 9 37 0 0-0 2-4 29 12 41 1 0-0 2-4

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GOOD WELL ’S CAREER HIGHS WELL’S GOODWELL Most Tackles/Game: 7 vs Houston (‘03) Most Solo Tackles/Game: 5 vs Houston & Tulane ('03) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 2 vs Houston & East Carolina ('03) Most Fumble Recoveries/Game: 1 vs Cincinnati (‘02) Most Tackles for Loss/Game: 1 vs Ole Miss (‘03)

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G AME -B Y-G AME R EVIEW Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas

UT 2 1 2 1 3 2 5 5 2 0 0 1 1

AT 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 0

TT 3 2 2 2 3 2 7 6 4 0 0 1 1

TFLs 0/0 1/2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

QB 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

FR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PB 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Int/Yds 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

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Defense 8/30/03 9/6/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/4/03 10/11/03 10/18/03 10/25/03 11/1/03 11/15/03 11/22/03 11/29/03 12/16/03

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Kicker 6-2, 200 Junior, 2L Madison Central HS Madison, MS

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A returning letter winner from 2003 who moved into a starting role at linebacker during the spring of 2004 ... Spent the spring working at middle linebacker ... Was voted as one of the recipients of the Chris Faros Most Improved Player Awards in the spring of 2004 ... 2003: Lettered for the second time while seeing action at inside linebacker in each of the Tigers’ game in 2003 ... Shared playing time with Will Hyden at inside linebacker ... Was credited with three tackles in the season opener against Tennessee Tech ... Also responsible for three tackles in the Tigers’ win over Ole Miss ... Had two tackles in the Southern Mississippi and Arkansas State games ... Registered three stops in the Conference USA match-up against UAB ... Logged two tackles in the Mississippi State game ... Had an outstanding game at Houston ... Was credited with seven tackles, including five solo stops, in the win over the Cougars ... Had one of his better games of the season against Tulane ... Was credited with five tackles against Tulane ... Registered four tackles in the victory over East Carolina ... Was credited with one tackle in the Tigers’ win over North Texas in the New Orleans Bowl ... Finished the 2003 season with 37 tackles, including 28 solo stops, two tackles for lost yardage and one pass breakup ... Appeared in eight games for Memphis at outside linebacker ... Received the Ralph Hatley Memorial Scholarship for 2003 ... Spent the spring of 2003 working with Derrick Ballard and Coot Terry at the “nickle back” position ... 2002: Lettered as a true freshman after being pressed into service due to injuries to the linebacker corps ... Earned his first varsity letter after playing in eight games for Memphis in 2002 ... Was pressed into service as a true freshman after injuries to linebacker Greg Harper and Coot Terry ... Made his first appearance in the UAB game and was credited with his first collegiate tackle in the ESPN televised game with Louisville ... Also logged tackles in back-to-back road games with Cincinnati and USF ... Had a quarterback hurry in the Army game and closed the 2002 season with one tackle against TCU ... Finished his freshman campaign with four tackles ... Prep: Lettered as a fullback

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Inside Linebacker 6-2, 229 Junior, 2L Tucker HS Lithonia, GA

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TIM GOOD WELL OODWELL

and linebacker at Tucker High ... Was the team’s leading tackler in 2001 ... Credited with 103 total tackles, including 54 solo stops ... Had eight tackles for lost yardage, two pass interceptions and five pass breakups ... Rushed the ball 53 times for 641 yards in 2001 ... Was credited with a combined 104 tackles in 2000 and 2001 ... Had 19 tackles for lost yardage and four quarterback sacks ... Scored on an 11-yard touchdown run against Marist High to help his team snap Marist’s 41-game home winning streak ... Helped his team to a 10-1 record in 2001 ... Was a first team All-DeKalb County selection as both a junior and senior ... Was Atlanta Touchdown Club Back of the Week in 2001 ... Was twice named the DeKalb County Defensive Player of the Game ... Received the Kelly Cofer Award which is Tucker High’s most prestigious football award ... Received the Tucker High MVP Award and was twice the team’s leading tackler ... Also lettered in basketball and track ... Is the son of Tim Goodwell ... Played for coach Phillip Lindsey at Tucker ... Born: 1/30/84.

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of-five PATs in the win over Tulane and hit on a 48-yard field goal attempt ... Had his only multiple field goal game in the season finale against TCU ... Kicked off for the Tigers 58 times during the season and had 12 of his kickoffs declared as touchbacks ... Had an average kickoff depth of the five yard line (5.10) ... Was named to the 2002 Conference USA All-Freshman Team ... Prep: Lettered for four years in football and soccer and three years in baseball at Madison Central High School ... Earned all-state honors in of the three sports ... Played pitcher and outfielder in baseball ... Complied an 8-2 record with a 1.40 ERA during his senior season ... Had a batting average of .395 with three home runs and 25 RBI ... Completed his high school baseball career with a 16-2 record and a 1.00 ERA ... Led Madison Central to the 2002 Mississippi state championship ... Holds the Madison Central High record for the longest field goal at 55 yards ... Is the son of Larry and Cindy Gostkowski ... Born: 1/28/84. GOSTK O WSKI’S ST ATISTICS GOSTKO STA G/S Att Made LG PAT’s 12/12 14 9 50 32-37 13/13 29 19 45 44-44 25/25 43 28 50 76-81

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Offensive Guard 6-2, 310 Junior, 3L Palmetto HS Miami, FL

A three-year veteran offensive lineman who has been a two-year starter at offensive guard ... Sustained a broken leg in the Louisville game in 2003 and missed the remainder of the season ... Was held out most of spring drills in 2004 ... 2003: The only returning starter from the 2002 season in the offensive line ... Started every game at offensive guard in 2003 ... Opened the 2003 campaign playing 52-of-82 snaps in the victory over Tennessee Tech ... Did not come out of the Ole Miss and Southern Miss games ... Played all 70 plays in the win over Ole Miss and 74-of-74 snaps in the Southern Mississippi contest ... Worked 60 plays in the Arkansas State win and had 67 snaps in the UAB contest ... Worked 65 offensive snaps in the Mississippi State contest ... Was involved in 50 of the team’s 72 offensive plays in the road victory over the Houston Cougars ... Played 67 of the team’s 77 offensive plays in the road win over Tulane in the Superdome ... Worked 50 of the

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GOSTKOWSKI’S CAREER HIGHS Most Field Goals Made/Game: 3 vs Ole Miss (‘03) Most Field Goals Attempted/Game: 4 Tennessee Tech (‘03) Longest Field Goal Made/Game: 50 vs Murray State ('02) Most PATs Made/Game: 6 vs Houston (‘03) Most PATs Attempted/Game: 6 vs Murray State (‘02) & Houston (‘03) Most Points Scored/Game: 14 vs Ole Miss (‘03) Most Points Scored/Season: 101* (‘03) * tied the school record for points in a single season

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score over 100 points in a season ... 2003: Was the Tiger starting kicker for the second-consecutive season ... Appeared in every game for Memphis in 2003 ... Had two field goals in the season-opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Booted field goals of 39 and 23 yards against the Golden Eagles ... Had a career-high three field goals in the Tiger victory over Ole Miss and was named the Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week ... Had field goals of 21, 42 and 17 yards against the Rebels ... His 42-yard effort gave Memphis a fourth quarter lead and his 17-yard effort sealed the victory ... Had two field goals against Southern Miss on kicks of 21 and 33 yards ... Had single field goals against Arkansas State and UAB ... Made two-of-three field goal attempts against Mississippi State ... His second field goal against MSU, the 20th of his career, moved him into a tie for sixth place on the school’s career field goal list with Tomas Ingles ... Kicked one field goal from 33 yards and connected on six-ofsix PATs in the win over the Houston Cougars ... His field goal moved him into sixth place on the career list ... Booted field goals of 30 and 23 yards in the win over East Carolina, giving him 11 points for the game ... His 11 points rank as the 11th highest game total in school history ... Booted two field goals of 22 and 28 yards and made three PATs in the Memphis win over Louisville ... His nine points scored against Louisville moved him into second place for the single season scoring record ... Made one field goal in the regular-season finale against USF ... Connected on 45 yard attempt against the Bulls ... Tallied nine points in the New Orleans Bowl ... Kicked field goals of 21 and 42 yards and made three PATs ... His 42-yard field goal with 2:26 remaining in the game locked the victory over North Texas ... His 101 points scored in 2003 tied the Memphis record for the most points scored in a single season ... His 28 field goal attempts in 2003 were a school record and his 19 field goals made were the second-highest total in school history ... Came to the University of Memphis as a baseball signee for head coach Dave Anderson, but earned a football scholarship in fall camp ... Was the only player in Conference USA to be named to the All-Freshman Team in both football and baseball in 2002-03 ... Pitched for the Tigers in the spring of 2003 ... Compiled a regular season record of 4-4 with a 4.32 ERA in 61.2 innings pictched ... Tied for second on the team in strikeouts with 45 ... 2002: Came to the Tigers as a walk-on kicker in fall camp and by the season opener four weeks later, had earned a scholarship and was the team’s starting kicker ... Lettered while appearing in all 12 games of the 2002 season ... Handled all of the kickoff and placement work for Memphis ... Made nine-of-14 field goal attempts, including a 50-yarder in the season opener against Murray State ... Also made 32-of-37 PATs in 2002 ... Opened his collegiate career making fiveof-six PATs and his longest field goal of the season at 50 yards ... Made five-

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W ILLIE H ENDERSON

Had an outstanding 2004 spring ... Worked with the number one offensive line in the spring due to several key injuries ... Was voted as one of the winners of the Chris Faros Most Improved Player Award in the spring of 2004 ... 2003: Suffered an ankle injury early in the fall that put him behind physically ... Did not play in the first six games of the season ... Saw his first action as a Tiger in the Houston game ... Participated in eight offensive snaps against the Cougars ... Was used as an offensive guard against Houston after working as a tackle for most of the fall ... Played the final series of the East Carolina victory ... Worked four offensive snaps ... Played 20 snap in the USF game ... Continued to make dramatic improvement while practicing for the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Played 20 offensive snaps against North Texas ... Finished the 2003 season participating in 52 of the team’s 1000 offensive plays ... Came to Memphis as one of the most highly recruited defensive linemen in the state of Tennessee ... Was not able to participate in fall camp due to minor chest surgery and was redshitrted during the fall of 2002 ... Given his size and foot speed, he was moved to offensive tackle in the spring of 2003 and worked his way to the number two position behind David Davis at right tackle ... 2002: Was redshirted as a true freshman and spent the fall of 2002 working with the scout team defense ... Played defensive tackle in the fall of 2002 ... Worked behind Boris Penchion and Eric Taylor in 2002 ... Was the biggest of the Tiger signees in 2002 ... Prep: Considered by many as the top lineman prospect in Tennessee in 2001 ... Played both offensive and defensive tackle at Ridgeway High School ... Registered 15 quarterback sacks for Ridgeway High in 2001 ... Was named to Prep Star Magazine’s Top 125 Dream Team for 2001 ... Was named to Prep Star Magazine’s Super 30 All-Southeast Region Team for 2001 ... Was named to SuperPrep Football Magazine’s 2001 All-America Team and All-Region Team ... Ranked as the number three prospect in the state of Tennessee ... Is rated by SuperPrep Magazine as the number 21 offensive lineman in the nation ... Is rated as the number 11 defensive line prospect in the nation by Rivals.com ... Named to the Associated Press AllState Team in 2001 ... Was named to the MIAA All-Metro team for Divisions 4A/5A in 2001 ... Was named a finalist for Class 3-A Mr. Football in 2001 ... Was selected on the Tennessee Sportswriters’ 3-A All-State team in 2001 ... Had 25 tackles, four quarterback sacks and four fumble recoveries as a junior ... Was named to the All-Tennessee 3-A Team (2nd) in 2000 as an offensive lineman ... Committed to Tennessee before deciding on Memphis ... Also recruited by Arkansas and Florida ... Lettered in basketball for three years at Ridgeway High ... Played center on the basketball team ... Threw the shot for the Ridgeway track team and won the state A-AA shot championship in 2001 ... Is the son of Willie Henderson, Jr. & Julia Griffin ... Played

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79 offensive snaps in the win over East Carolina ... Suffered a broken leg in the Louisville game and missed the remainder of the season ... ... Will be the most experienced of the Tiger linemen this fall ... Co-winner of the Chris Faros Most Improved Player Award in 2002 ... Spent the spring of 2003 working at left guard with reserve Blake Butler ... 2002: Lettered as a true freshman ... Was a starter for the Tigers at offensive guard for nine of the 12 games of 2002 ... Missed three games with an ankle sprain ... Opened the season with 50 snaps in the Murray State victory ... Played just 12 snaps against Ole Miss before suffering an ankle injury ... Returned briefly for the Tulane game but played just six plays ... Returned as a starter against Louisville and played 67 snaps ... Appeared in 62-of-67 plays against Mississippi State and played a season-high 85-of-85 plays against USF ... Closed the season playing all 66 plays against TCU ... Finished his sophomore season appearing in 511 of the team’s 840 total offensive plays ... 2001: Saw his first action as a Tiger in the Louisville game ... Injured an ankle in camp and missed the first three games of the season ... Appeared in the Louisville game and played eight snaps as an offensive guard ... Had five plays against Southern Mississippi ... Played a seasonhigh 17 snaps in the road victory over Houston ... Re-injured his ankle the week following the Houston contest and was not able to return in 2001 ... Spent the remainder of the fall rehabbing his high ankle sprain ... Prep: Lettered as an offensive and defensive lineman at Palmetto High School in Miami, FL ... Selected to play in the Florida All-Star Game on Martin Luther King Day ... Also played in the Florida-California Football Classic in Santa Barbara, CA in June ... Was named first team All-Dade County in 2000 by the Miami Herald ... Was considered by many to be the best offensive lineman in the Miami Dade County area ... Is called by high school coach “the best lineman ever to play at Palmetto High School” ... Worked as a strong guard during his senior season and helped team to an 8-3 record ... Played tackle as a sophomore and junior ... Was named Palmetto’s MVP Lineman for three consecutive years ... Has run 4.9 40-yard dash ... Was recruited by Miami (FL), Rutgers and UMass but selected the Tigers ... Played for coach Jim Kroll at Palmetto HS ... Is the son of Valurie Handy ... Born: 11/14/82.

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A veteran inside linebacker who has lettered for three seasons with the Tigers ... Became a starter during the 2002 season when injuries depleted the linebacker corps ... Was moved to defensive end in the spring of 2004 and worked with David McNair ... 2003: Was moved to defensive end for the 2003 season and participated in the season-opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Had two tackles against the Golden Eagles ... Had two tackles in the Southern Miss game in Hattiesburg ... Logged a single tackle in the win over Arkansas State ... Also had one tackle to his credit in the Mississippi State contest ... Registered two tackles in the Conference USA road win over Houston ... Had two tackles in the road victory over Tulane in the Superdome ... Was credited with two tackles in the Tigers win over Louisville ... Registered one tackle in the win over Cincinnati ... Made a big contribution in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl when he forced a fumble on a kickoff that gave the Tigers the ball at the North Texas eight yard line ... Play led to a field goal for Memphis ... Finished the season with 13 tackles and one forced fumble ... Spent the spring working with Robert Douglas at the “sam” linebacker slot ... 2002: Had his best season as a Tiger in 2002 ... Appeared in 12 games for Memphis and was the starter at inside linebacker in the final four contests of the year ... Finished the year as the team’s seventh-leading tackler despite starting just four games ... Opened the season with a single tackle against Murray State and had one tackle in the Ole Miss contest ... Tallied four solo tackles in the Southern Mississippi game and added three hits in the win over Tulane ... Logged four tackles against UAB and had his first career pass interception which he returned for 10 yards ... Credited with five tackles and his first tackle for lost yardage of the season against Mississippi State ... Contributed

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Defensive End 6-3,253 r-Senior, 3L Goodpasture HS Nashville, TN

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SHAKA HILL

seven tackles, one forced fumble and one pass break-up in the Cincinnati game and added four tackles in the Houston game which was his first career start ... Tallied a season and career-high nine tackles against USF and picked up eight in the win over Army ... Closed the 2002 campaign with six tackles in the TCU contest ... Season line read 53 total tackles, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble ... 2001: Lettered in 2001 as a backup for Demorrio Shank ... Appeared in all 11 games of the 2001 season ... Began to make progress at middle linebacker after spending the 2000 season as a fullback ... Worked at middle linebacker and was a member of the Tiger special teams ... Had his first career tackle in the Mississippi State game ... Had two solo tackles in the Tigers’ win over UT-Chattanooga ... Increased that figure to three tackles in the USF victory ... Had two stops in the Louisville contest and was credited with five hits in the win over Southern Mississippi, including four solos ... After having three tackles against Houston, had a season-high 10 tackles against East Carolina, including six solo tackles ... Registered one tackle in the UAB contest and was credited with two tackles against Tennessee in Knoxville ... Saw his most extended duty in the season finale against Cincinnati and had three tackles ... Finished the 2001 season as the team’s 11th-leading tackler despite not starting a game ... Was credited with 35 tackles, one tackle for lost yardage (-4) and one pass break up in 2001... Suffered an injured hamstring the first week of spring practice and missed several days on contact work ... Played fullback in the Blue-Gray game and had eight carries for 25 yards ... Averaged 3.3 yards per attempt ... 2000: Came to the Tigers as one of the top prep signees for 2000 ... Was redshirted during the fall of 2000 ... Worked as a fullback with the Tiger offense ... Demonstrated a powerful running style ... Spent the fall with the offensive scout team and worked against the number one defense throughout the fall of 2000 ... Was impressive running the ball in several freshman scrimmages held during the latter part of the season ... Prep: Committed to the Tigers after being one of the most heavily recruited players in the state ... Listed in Super Preps Magazine as one of the top recruits in the state of Tennessee ... Has 4.6 speed in the 40-yard dash ... Rushed for over 600 yards and scored nine touchdowns in leading Goodpasture High School to the state 2A title in 1999 ... Was credited with 96 total tackles, including 69 solo stops, 23 assisted hits, four tackles for lost yardage and three quarterback sacks as a linebacker ... Was named to the TSSAA All-State team as a linebacker as well as the Associated Press AllState team ... Was a first team All-Region 4-2A selection and was named the 1999 Region 4-2A Defensive MVP for 1999 ... Was named the Lawrenceburg Middle Tennessee Quarterback Club Player of the Year ... Was voted the Mid-State Defensive Player of the Year for 1999 ... Was named the 1998 runner-up for the Mr. Football Award ... Was named to the all-state team in 1999 as a linebacker ... Listed by Rivals100.com as one of the Southeast Top 100 Recruits and was rated as the 73rd-best linebacker in the nation ... Career totals read 2,547 yards rushing and 32 touchdowns ... Defensive career statistics were 96 tackles, 30 assisted stops, nine tackles for lost yardage, three quarterback sacks and one blocked kick ... Benched 360, squatted over 430 and has power cleaned over 300 pounds ... Visited Tennessee in December of 1999 and was recruited by Michigan, Georgia Tech and Ole Miss ... Played for coach David Martin ... Is the son of Lester Lyle and Carolyn Hill ... Born: 1/15/81.

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Most Tackles/Game: 10 vs East Carolina (‘01) Most Solo Tackles/Game: 6 vs East Carolina (‘01) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 4 vs East Carolina (‘01) & USF (‘02) Most Tackles for Loss/Game: 1 vs E. Carolina (‘01) & Miss State (‘02) Most Pass Breakups/Game: 1 vs UT-Chattanooga (‘01) Most Pass Interceptions/Game: 1 vs UAB (‘02) Most Interception Return Yards/Game: 10 vs UAB (‘02)

the number two slot at right tackle behind David Davis ... 2003: One of several young Tiger offensive linemen who were redshirted in 2003 ... Worked with the Memphis offensive scout team throughout the fall of 2003 ... Worked as an offensive tackle ... Prep: Lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track at Prentiss High School ... Was the District MVP in 2002 ... Was named to the WWDM-TV All-Area Team in 2002 ... Worked as both an offensive and defensive tackle at PHS ... Was a member of the basketball team ... Coach by Artis Mark, Jr. at Prentiss High ... Son of Jessie and Barbara Holloway ... Born: 12/17/84.

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Offensive Tackle 6-4, 328 r-Freshman, RS Prentiss HS Prentiss, MS

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Defense 8/30/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/11/03 10/18/03 10/25/03 11/15/03 11/22/03 12/16/03 8/31/02 9/7/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 9/28/02 10/8/02 10/19/02 10/26/02 11/2/02 11/9/02 11/23/02 11/30/02 9/3/01 9/8/01 9/22/01 9/29/01 10/6/01 10/13/01 10/20/01 10/27/01 11/10/01 11/17/01 11/24/01

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Outside Linebacker 5-10, 231 r-Sophomore, 1L Collierville HS Collierville, TN

Earned his first letter as a member of the 2003 Tiger special teams ... Appeared in eight games for the Tiger last season ... Enters the fall as a reserve at a linebacker position ... 2003: A walk-on candidate who lettered after playing on the Tiger special teams in the fall of 2003 ... Was named as one of the co-winners of the 2003 Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year ... Served as a member of the Tiger kickoff and kick cover teams ... Saw action in the Tigers’ road victory over Houston ... Worked as a member of the Tiger cover units in the win over East Carolina ... Came to the Tigers in the fall of 2002 ... Worked as a back-up at the “sam” linebacker slot ... Played behind Robert Douglas and Shaka Hill in the spring of 2003 ... Worked with the Tiger defensive scout team in spring drills ... Is still continuing to learn the Tiger defensive system but is expected to contribute this fall as a member of the Memphis special teams ... 2002: Attended the University of Memphis in the fall of 2002 and walked-on with the football team ...

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Impressed the coaches with his enthusiasm and determination ... Spent the fall working as an outside linebacker ... Received the Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year Award at the annual football banquet ... Prep: Was a four-year football letterwinner at Collierville High School ... Played fullback and linebacker at Collierville High School ... Helped the Dragons to the 2001 region 8-5A championship ... Received the most improved player award as a junior ... Was credited with 73 tackles as a senior at CHS ... Received the Bonky Brooks Award twice during career at Collierville High ... Is only player in history of Collierville High to ever receive the award twice ... Is the son of David and Barbara Hunter ... Played for coach Paul Cox at Collierville High ... Born: 2/9/84.

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JASON JOHNSON

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A returning letterman who was signed to a scholarship prior to the start of the 2003 season ... Handled all of the Tiger duties as the holder for the special teams in 2003 ... Will worked with kicker Stephen Gostkowski again in 2004 and will serve as the backup punter for Brandon Roberson ... 2003: A former walk-on special teams member who was signed to a scholarship before the start of the 2003 season ... Was the Tigers’ starting holder for the 2003 season ... Worked with kicker Stephen Gostkowski ... Had a near perfect season ... Handled the snaps on 29 field goal attempts and 44 PATs ... Helped kicker Stephen Gostkowski to a perfect 44-of-44 PATs ... Lettered for the first time during the 2002 season ... Became the Tigers’ starting holder when a broken foot sidelined Scott Scherer ... Is expected to return to his position this fall ... Also worked as the Tiger kicker and punter in 2003 spring drills ... 2002: Played a vital role for the Tiger team in 2002 ... Earned his first varsity letter for the Tigers ... Was pressed into service as the special team’s holder when Scott Scherer suffered a broken foot in practice ... Was the starting holder for the final seven games of the season ... Had 28 holds on the PAT and/or field goal units and was near perfect ... Was able to gather in two errant snaps and get the ball down for the kick ... Kicked field goals of 32 and 36 yards in the Blue-Gray Scrimmage and had two PATs ... Was the second-leading scorer in the Blue-Gray Scrimmage ... Enters fall camp as a reserve kicker for the Tigers ... Spent the spring working with the Tiger special teams unit ... 2001: Worked as a backup for Ryan White in 2001... Traveled with the Tigers as the backup kicker, punter and holder for the special teams ... Was not used in a game in 2001 ... 2000: Was a walk-on candidate for the Tigers in the fall of 2000 ... Worked as a reserve kicker and traveled with the Tiger team but did not appear in any games ... Prep:

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RYAN IVEY

Lettered in football, basketball and baseball at Mayfield High ... Earned four football letters ... Was twice an honorable mention Associated Press all-state selection ... Connected on six-of-nine field goals and 41-of-42 PATs as a senior ... Made 163-of-180 career PATs and 20-of-30 career field goals ... His 163 PATs set the Kentucky state high school record ... Holds the school record for the most career PATs, most career punts, longest field goal and his 65-yard punt in the EastWest All-Star game was a career long ... Averaged 42.6 yards per punt as a senior at Mayfield HS ... Was an honor student at Mayfield ... Is the son of Phillip and Pauline Ivey ... Played for coach Joe Morris ... Born: 9/18/80.

Offensive Tackle 6-3, 284 r-Senior, 3L Pattonville HS St. Louis, MO

A returning veteran who was a starter at offensive tackle in 2003 until he suffered a knee injury in the fourth game of the season ...Appeared in every game in 2001 and 2002 ... Lettered for two years at tight end but was moved to offensive tackle in the spring of 2003 ... 2003: Was the Memphis starter at left offensive tackle in the season opener against Tennessee Tech ... Played 52-of-72 snaps in the win over the Golden Eagles ... Did not come out of the Memphis win over Ole Miss, playing all 70 offensive snaps ... Participated in all 74 plays against Southern Mississippi ... Started his fourth game of the season against Arkansas State but suffered a knee injury after just three series ... Sustained a torn MCL against the Indians ... Missed the next three weeks before he could begin rehabbing his knee ... Returned to action for the East Carolina game ... Worked 20 of the team’s 79 offensive snaps ... Played 25 of 80 plays in the Tigers’ dramatic win over Louisville on the road ... Worked 45-of-73 offensive snaps in the win over Cincinnati ... Logged 40 plays in the USF contest ... Capped the season with 20 plays in the win over North Texas in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Finished the

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Wide Receiver 6-1, 201 Senior, 1L Northeast Miss CC Corinth, MS

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2003 season playing 338 of the team’s 1000 total snaps ... Suffered a knee injury in spring drills and missed part of the spring ... Was ready for fall camp of 2003 ... Worked with Jeff Cameron and John Doucette at tight end in 2002 ... Was a regular in all of the two tight end sets ... 2002: Played in all 12 games for the Tigers in 2002 and worked at two positions ... Worked in fall camp as an offensive tackle and was expected to see action in the offensive line ... Was moved back to tight end after an injury to starter Jeff Cameron ... Shared time with freshman John Doucette and was used mainly in blocking situations ... Had his first pass reception of the season in the win over Army in November ... Caught one pass for two yards ... Had one pass reception for 13 yards and a cruical first down in the TCU contest ... 2001: Lettered as a tight end during the 2001 season ... Played in every game for Memphis and was a regular on special teams and in all of the Tigers’ two tight end sets ... Did not have a pass reception but was used as a blocker in all of the team’s two tight end sets ... Climbed the depth chart in the spring of 2001 at tight end ... Had a 15-yard touchdown reception in the third scrimmage ... Will provide depth for starter Jeff Cameron at tight end and can also work as a backup punter ... 2000: Was redshirted during the 2000 season but traveled with the Tiger varsity as the backup punter ... Was never pressed into service and had four years of eligibility remaining at Memphis ... Was used as a tight end and as the team’s reserve punter ... Worked with the offensive scout team against the number one defense throughout the fall ... Prep: Lettered in both football and basketball at Pattonville HS ... Earned three letters in football and was a two-year starter ... Served as captain of the team as a senior ... Was a second team all-conference selection ... Had 11 pass receptions for 195 yards and three touchdowns in 1999 ... Averaged 17.7 yards per catch ... Caught 24 passes for 416 yards as a junior in 1998 ... Had two touchdown receptions ... Averaged 16.5 yards per reception as a junior ... Was a first team all-conference selection in 1998 ... Was also being recruited by the University of Illinois and Eastern Illinois ... Played for coach Don Greco at Pattonville High ... Is the son of Charles and Jeannine Johnson ... Born: 9/13/81.

One of the nation’s top junior college receivers in 2002 ... Came to the Tigers in January of 2003 and participated in spring drills ... Lettered for the first time as a Tiger receiver and kick returner after appearing in all 13 games for Memphis in 2003 ... Caught a touchdown pass in the Tigers’ bowl win in New Orleans ... 2003: Entered the 2003 season as a member of the Tiger receiver corps ... Had his first career reception in the Memphis win over Tennessee Tech ... Caught a four-yard pass from Danny Wimprine ... Had a season and career-long 17 yards reception in the Southern Mississippi contest ... Logged one reception for seven yards in the Conference USA contest with UAB in Memphis ... Became a kick returner and shared duties with DeAngelo Williams ... Had three kickoff returns for 50 yards in the UAB contest ... Had one kickoff return for 23 yards in the win over East Carolina ... Caught a career-high three passes for 29 yards in the Tigers win over Louisville ... Grabbed a 65yard touchdown pass from receiver Darron White against Cincinnati ... Had three receptions for 22 yards in the regular-season finale against USF ... Had one pass reception for 10 yards and a touchdown in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Also returned three kickoffs for 69 yards in the bowl game before suffering a torn MCL in his right knee ... Finished the 2003 season with 11 pass receptions for 154 yards and two scores ... Had five receptions for 66 yards in spring scrimmages in 2003 ... Averaged 13.2 yards per catch in scrimmage situations ... Entered fall camp as the starter at the “Y” receiver slot ... JC: Lettered for two years at wide receiver at Northeast Mississippi CC ... Helped lead his team to the Division championship in 2002 ... Was named to the 2002 Mississippi North All-State team ... Played in the Mississippi Junior College All-Star Game and was voted the game’s overall Most Valuable Player ... Had 21 pass receptions for 511 yards and five touchdowns in 2002 ... Averaged 45.7 yards per game receiving ... Totaled over 1,000 yards receiving with 11 touchdowns during his two years at NEMCC ... Played for

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Capital City All-Star Game ... Rushed for 1143 yards and nine touchdowns in 2002 ... Caught 29 passes for 418 yards and three touchdowns in 2002 ... Is rated by Rivals.com as the number 24 all-purpose back in the nation for 2003 ... Was named a finalist for the Baton Rouge Advocate Athlete of the Year in 2002 ... Ranked as Dandy Don’s number 42 prep prospect in the state of Louisiana ... Is the defending 5A State Champion in 110m hurdles ... Posted the fastest time in the state of Louisiana in the 55 yard indoor hurdles ... Ran a 7.88 at the LSU Indoor Meet ... Qualified for the state championships in the 4x200, 4x400 and 4x100 relays and the 110-meter hurdles as a freshman ... Placed sixth in the hurdles as a freshman ... Lettered in football, track and basketball ... Coached by Dale Wiener ... Son of Lynn Knockum ... Born: 6/22/84.

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coach Bobby Hall at NE Mississippi CC ... Prep: Played prep football at Kossuth High School in Corinth, MS ... Lettered for two years at wide receiver ... Was an all-district selection in football and basketball ... Gained over 1,500 yards rushing and receiving during prep career ... Set the school record with a 99-yard touchdown reception and the most punt returns in a game with six ... Also earned letters in basketball and track ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Played for coach Charlie Dampeer ... Is the son of Wayne Kelley and Phyllis Alexander ... Born: 1/11/82.

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KELLEY’S CAREER HIGHS Most Pass Receptions/Game: 3 vs Louisville & USF (‘03) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 65 vs Cincinnati (‘03) Longest Pass Reception: 65 vs Cincinnati (‘03) Most Touchdown Receptions/Game: 1 vs Cincinnati & North Texas (‘03)

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Came to the University of Memphis as a junior college transfer from West Minnesota JC in the spring of 2004 and participated in spring drills ... Enrolled at Memphis and participated in spring drills with the Tigers ... Worked as a cornerback in the spring of 2004 and enters the fall working with Cameron Essex at corner ... 2003: Played one season at Minnesota West Junior College and will have three years at Memphis ... Led his BlueJay squad in pass interceptions with eight and had 90 yards in returns ... Led the team in punt returns with 14 for 176 yards and one touchdown ... Also led team in kickoff returns with 16 for 391 yards and two touchdowns ... Averaged 24.4 yards per return and had a long return of 89 yards ... Was ranked second on the team in all-purpose yards with an average of 71.7 yards per game ... Was ranked seventh in tackles with 40, including 27 solo stops ... Had four tackles for lost yardage, nine pass breakups, one fumble recovery returned for 60 yards and one forced fumble ... Was an all-state selection at West Minnesota Junior College in 2003 ... Prep: Lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track at Hopkinsville High and Todd County Central High ... Was a second team all-state selection as a senior and was named to the all-area team ... Set a Todd County Central High record with seven touchdowns scored in a single game ... Had 44 pass receptions for 938 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior ... Credited with seven pass interceptions as a senior ... Son of Mike Lopez and Tracey Everett ... Played for coach Craig Clayton in high school ... Born: 1/9/85.

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Was redshirted in 2003 and has four years of eligibility remaining at Memphis ... Worked at both the tailback and fullback slots this spring and could provide depth at both positions ... 2003: Was redshirted during the 2003 campaign and spent the fall working as a member of the Tiger offensive scout team ... Worked at each practice against the Memphis first-team defense ... Prep: Was a three-year football and track letterwinner at Baton Rouge Catholic High School ... Was the All-District MVP in football in 2002 ... Named to the All-Metro (Baton Rouge) Team in 2002 ... Selected to the 5A All-State Team as honorable mention in 2002 ... Selected to play in the

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T AZ KNOCKUM Tailback 6-2, 221 r-Freshman, RS Catholic HS Baton Rouge, LA

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Defensive Back 5-10, 191 Sophomore, TR West Minnesota JC Hopkinsville, KY

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Offensive Tackle 6-2,278 r-Sophomore, 1L John Muier HS Alpadena, CA

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Came to the University of Memphis as a junior college transfer in January of 2003 ... Became a starter before the season opener and remained as the starter at offensive guard throughout the season ... Missed most of the spring of 2004 due to a stress fracture in his foot ... Is expected to be ready for action in the fall ... 2003: Came to the Tigers as a junior college transfer ... Worked his way into a starting position at offensive guard by the season opener ... Logged 52 of the 82 snaps in the opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Participated in 67-of-70 offensive plays in the Tigers’ victory over Ole Miss ... Had 40 offensive snaps against Southern Mississippi and had 60 plays against Arkansas State ... Worked just 25 plays against UAB and 65of-89 offensive snaps against Mississippi State ... Had 50 plays in the Tigers’ Conference USA road win over Houston ... Participated in 66 offensive plays in the road victory over Tulane ... Continued as starter at guard in the East Carolina contest and totaled 50 offensive plays ... Worked 65 snaps in the Tigers’ win over Louisville at PaPa John’s Stadium ... Was involved in all but three plays in the win over Cincinnati ... Had 70 snaps against the Bearcats ... Played 79 of 85 total plays in the season finale against USF ... Starter at guard for the 2003 New Orleans Bowl against North Texas ... Played 48 of the team’s 68 offensive plays in the win over the Mean Green ... Finished the 2003 campaign playing 734 of the 1000 total plays ... Spent the spring of 2003 working as an offensive lineman and will be listed as a guard in the fall ... Enters the fall of 2003 as the starter at right guard ... JC: Was a starting guard for Northeast Mississippi Community College in the fall of 2002 ... Helped lead his team to a 7-2 record in ‘02 and the Northern Division Championship of the Mississippi Junior College system ... Was named to the Mississippi Junior College All-State team in 2002 ... Also lettered for NEMCC during the 2001 season ... Was named to the Dean’s List at Northeast Mississippi CC ... Prep: Played prep football at Muscle Shoals High School in Alabama, where he worked as an offensive tackle ... Lettered for three seasons in football and three years in baseball ... Helped his team to a 7-3 record in 2000 ... Was named to the Times Daily All-Area team as a senior, as well as the All-

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Returning letterman from the 2003 season ... Appeared in seven games before suffering a knee injury ... Worked at offensive tackle in the spring of 2004 along with Blake Butler and Jason Johnson ... 2003: One of just three backup offensive linemen to see extended duty in 2003 ... Earned his first varsity letter for the Tigers ... Saw his first collegiate playing time in the Tennessee Tech game and worked 30 offensive plays at tackle ... Was involved in four snaps in the win over Ole Miss and had six plays in the Southern Miss contest ... Replaced an injured Jason Johnson as the starter in the Arkansas State contest and participated in a career-high 63 plays ... Had eight offensive plays in the UAB contest working with David Davis ... Got four snaps in the Mississippi State contest, and played 22 plays before suffering a knee injury in the Houston game ... Sustained a torn MCL against the Cougars ... Spent the remainder of the season rehabbing his injured knee ... A redshirt freshman who spent the fall of 2002 working as an offensive guard but was moved to center in the spring of 2003 ... Worked as the back-up for starter Gene Frederic in the spring of 2003 and enters fall camp as the number two center for the Tigers ... 2002: The youngest of the Tiger offensive linemen in 2002 ... Was redshirted while he learned the Memphis offensive system ... Was just 17-years-old upon his arrival on campus ... Worked as a back-up offensive tackle behind starter Wade Smith and back-up Jeremy Rone ... Prep: Was a three-year football letterman for John Muier High School ... Played both offensive and defensive line ... Was a second team All-Pacific League selection at offensive guard for the 2001 season ... Helped his team to the 1999 and 2000 league championships ... John Muier High posted a 6-3-1 record in 2001 ... Has also lettered in track ... Threw the shot put for Muier High ... Is relative of Seattle Supersonics’ Slick Watts and Patrick Lucas of the Seattle Seahawks ... Was an honor student who graduated before his 17th birthday ... Received three Academic Excellence Awards ... Was the recipient of The Golden State Award for Academics ... Received the Presidential Education Award ... Is the son of Patrick and Wanda Lucas ... Played for coach Ron Mims at John Muier ... Born: 1/26/85.

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Offensive Guard 6-4, 295 Senior, 1L NE Miss CC Muscle Shoals, AL

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Region 16 Team ... Was tabbed as honorable mention all-state in 2000 ... Born: 3/10/83.

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Lettered as a true freshman at Memphis in 2003 ... Worked as a member of the Tiger special teams and also saw action at linebacker ... Spent the spring of 2004 as the Tigers’ number one right outside linebacker ... 2003: Lettered as a true freshman while playing in every game for the Tigers in 2003 ... Worked as a cat safety and as a member of the Memphis special teams ... Had his first career tackle in the Tigers’ season-opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Was credited with a season-high three tackles in the Tigers’ win over Houston on the road ... Logged one tackle in the Memphis win over East Carolina ... Registered one solo tackle in the Tigers’ win over North Texas in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl in the Superdome ... Finished the 2003 season with eight tackles including four solo stops ... Prep: Listed as the number seven prep prospect in the state of Mississippi by Rivals.com ... Was considered a Top 50 Prospect as a junior ... Listed as the seventh best outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com in 2002 ... Was credited with 170 tackles, eight quarterback sacks and two pass interceptions in 2002 ... Has been timed in 4.5 in the 40-yard dash ... Rated as the number 78 prospect in the Southeast ... Ranked as the 11th best prospect overall in Mississippi by BorderWars.com ... Coach by Roy McCrory ... Son of Suzette McCrary ... Born: 9/22/84.

Came to Memphis as a transfer from the University of Kentucky, where he started five games as a true freshman ... Worked as an offensive guard during the spring of 2004 and moved into the number two position at right guard ... Is expected to work with Jason Matthews and Willie Henderson at right guard this fall ... 2003: Came to the Tigers in the fall of 2003 as a transfer from the University of Kentucky after playing in the final five games of the 2002 at offensive guard for the Wildcats ... Spent the fall of 2003 working with the Memphis offensive line ... Served as a member of the offensive scout team and worked against the number one Tiger defense in practice ... Will have three years of eligibility remaining ... 2002: Was one of just six freshman who earned playing time for Kentucky ... Saw action in five games, including wins over Texas-El Paso, Middle Tennessee, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt ... Prep: Was a second team all-state selection by The Jackson Clarion-Ledger following his senior season ... Played for Horn Lake High School ... Worked as an offensive tackle as a senior ... Did not allow a quarterback sack as a senior ... Played both offensive and defensive tackle as a junior ... Was a first team all-region selection as a junior and senior ... Was rated as the number 22 prospect in the state of Mississippi as a senior according to SuperPrep Magazine ... Also lettered for one season as a member of the basketball team ... Played for coach David Wilkerson at Horn Lake High ... Is the son of Odell and Cynthia McGowen ... Born: 10/3/83.

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Defensive End 6-3, 256 r-Senior, 2L Hargrave Military Dunn, NC

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Defense G/S 2003 13/0

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Most Tackles/Game: 3 vs Houston (‘03) Most Solo Tackles/Game: 2 vs Houston (‘03) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 2 vs East Carolina (‘03)

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Offensive Guard 6-4, 310 r-Sophomore, TR Univ. of Kentucky Walls, MS

A returning Tiger letterman in the defensive front who enters the fall as a starter at defensive end ... Was named as one of the winners of the Chris Faros Most Improved Player Awards in spring drills ... Received his first letter as a Tiger while working as a defensive end in 2002 ... Was moved from defensive line to tight end in the fall of 2001 but went back to defense in the spring of 2002 ... 2003: Worked as a backup at defensive end until starter Treveco Lucas was injured in the UAB game ... Played every series

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TT 1 1 0 1 3 3 4 4 2 0 2 1 2

TFLs 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/6 0/0 1/9 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

QB 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/6 1/8 1/9 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

FR PB Int/Yds 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 2 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

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Defensive Tackle 6-4, 328 r-Senior, 2L Univ. of Alabama Memphis, TN

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McNAIR’S STATISTICS UT AT Tot. FR Int TFL 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-0 14 8 22 0 0-0 2-15 16 8 24 0 0-0 2-15

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against the Blazers except the opening series of plays ... Logged three tackles against UAB ... Was his most extended play since arriving at Memphis ... Started his first game as a Tiger against Mississippi State ... Had three tackles and one quarterback sack in the MSU contest ... Started the Conference USA game with Houston and was credited with four tackles and his second quarterback sack of the season ... Had a season and career-high four tackles in the Tigers’ road win over Tulane in the Superdome ... Registered two stops against East Carolina ... Had tipped pass that led to Eric Taylor’s interception return for a touchdown against Louisville ... Credited with two tackles in the Tigers’ win over Cincinnati ... Logged one solo tackle in Memphis’ win over North Texas in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Finished the season with 22 tackles, including 14 solos, two tackles for lost yardage, three quarterback sacks for minus 23 yards and three pass breakups ... 2002: Appeared in three games for Memphis in 2002 ... Lettered while playing in three games for the Tigers in 2002 ... Appeared in the Murray State game, where he registered two tackles ... The appearance against Murray State marked his first collegiate action, and his two tackles were the first of his career at Memphis ... Also logged game time in the Tigers’ win over Tulane and in the victory of Army ... Worked as a defensive end for Memphis playing behind Mowbray Rowand and LaVale Washington ... Finished the season with two tackles ... Worked at defensive end with Treveco Lucas and Shakorr Bryant during the spring of 2002 ... 2001: Spent part of the fall of 2001 rehabbing his knee ... Worked at tight end after recovering from knee surgery in July ... Returned to the practice field in late September and was immediately moved to tight end to fill the void left by the injury to Marcus West ... Spent the fall working with the offensive scout team ... Worked each day against the number one defense ... Did not participate with the Tigers in the spring of 2001 ... 2000: A defensive lineman/ defensive end for the Tigers who was redshirted during the 2000 season ... Spent the fall working with the Memphis defensive scout team and worked against the number one offensive unit ... Has four years of eligibility remaining at Memphis ... Prep: Lettered at Hargrave Military Academy while working as both a defensive end and outside linebacker ... Posted a 40-yard dash time of 4.81 at Hargrave ... Committed to North Carolina State after prep career ... Is the son of David and Vickie McNair ... Played for coach Lonnie Messick at Hargrave Military Academy ... Born: 3/26/80.

A veteran in the Memphis defensive front ... Lettered in 2003 as a starter at nose tackle but spent the spring of 2004 working as a defensive end ... Received the Glenn Jones 12th Man Award for his play during the 2003 season ... 2003: Received the 2003 Top Tiger Award presented by head coach Tommy West at the annual Highland Hundred Banquet ... Became a starter in 2003 at nose tackle in the UAB game ... Shared playing time in the in the first four games with LaVale Washington but replaced him against UAB ... Had five tackles in the Tigers’ win over Arkansas State ... Had three stops in Tennessee Tech and Southern Miss contests ... Logged eight tackles in the UAB game ... Was the Tiger starter at nose tackle against Mississippi State ... Was credited with six tackles in the Mississippi State contest ... Started the Houston game at nose tackle and helped the team to a win over the Cougars ... Logged three tackles against Houston ... Played extremely well in the win over Tulane ... Was credited with the tackle of J.P. Losman on fourth-and-one to stop Tulane’s first drive ... Play led to a Memphis score ... Finished the game with four tackles ... Credited with two tackles in the Memphis win over East Carolina ... Logged three tackles and two quarterback hurries in the road win over Louisville ... Credited with two tackles in the season finale against USF ... Played a major role in limiting North Texas’ rushing game in the New Orleans Bowl ... Logged four tackles, including three solos, and had one tackle for lost yardage in Memphis’ win over the Mean Green ... Finished the 2003 season with 51 total tackles, including 27 solo stops, two tackles for lost yardage, two quarterback sacks,

Tackles G/S 2001 11/7 2002 2003 13/9 Total 24/16

MEANS’ STATISTICS AT Tot. FR Int 24 51 0 1 redshirted during 2002 27 24 51 0 0 54 48 102 0 1

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1999 Tom Lemming All-America team ... Was named to SuperPrep’s AllAmerica Team ... Named to Border Wars first-team All-South Team ... Picked on the 1999 Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team ... Named by Prep Star as one of the top three defensive linemen in the nation in 1999 ... Was named as the number one prep prospect in the Southeast by Prep Star Magazine ... Named the Defensive MVP in the South by Prep Star ... Was named the number two defensive lineman in the nation by Rivals100.com in 1999 ... Was named to the Rivals100.com All-America team ... Was named Tennessee’s Mr. Football in 1999 ... Named to the first-team Associated Press and UPI All-State teams ... Registered 120 tackles, including 85 solos, in 1999 ... Had nine quarterback sacks and three pass interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns ... Had 110 tackles as a junior with 11 sacks and five interceptions ... Ran a 4.9 40-yard dash at Trezevant High School ... Bench pressed 385, squatted 535 and cleaned 315 in high school ... Is the son of Lisa Means ... Born: 12/20/81.

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MEANS’ CAREER HIGHS

Most Tackles/Game: 9 vs Army (‘01) Most Solo Tackles/Game: 4 vs Army & Cincinnati (‘01) & Miss State & Cincinnati (‘03) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 5 vs Army (‘01) & UAB (‘03) Most Tackles for Loss/Game: 2 vs Cincinnati (‘01) Most Quarterback Sacks/Game: 1 vs Mississippi State (‘01) Most Pass Interceptions/Game: 1 vs UT-Chattanooga (‘01) Most Pass Breakups/Game: 1 vs Miss State & UT-Chattanooga (‘01)

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two pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and one forced fumble ... Returned to competition after sitting out the 2002 season to concentrate on his academic progress ... Was redshirted in 2002 and had two seasons remaining with the Tigers ... Transferred to the University of Memphis from Alabama in January of 2001 ... Was a part-time starter at defensive tackle in 2001 ... 2002: Sat out the 2002 season while redshirting ... Spent the fall concentrating on his academic work to regain his eligibility for the 2003 season ... Did not attend practices with the Tiger team in the fall of 2002 ... Spent the spring of 2002 working with the Tiger defensive line and is expected to be a starter this fall ... 2001: Became a starter at defensive tackle, after regaining his eligibility by the NCAA in a highly-publicized case involving the University of Alabama ... Became eligible to play the week of the Mississippi State game ... Had three tackles and a tipped pass in the Mississippi State game ... Recorded four tackles and a pass interception in the UT-Chattanooga contest ... Returned his interception for four yards ... Was credited with three tackles against USF and totaled five stops in the Southern Mississippi win ... Logged five tackles and one tackle for lost yardage (-5) in the road win over Houston ... Had a six total hits in the East Carolina game ... Credited with four tackles against UAB ... Suffered a mild case of pneumonia during the open week in November and saw limited duty against Tennessee ... Despite not being fully recovered, was credited with four tackles against the Volunteers ... Came back against Army and logged a season-high nine tackles in the Tiger win ... Had six tackles and two tackles for lost yardage (-12) in the Cincinnati contest ... Played in all 11 games for the Tigers and finished the season with 51 total tackles, four tackles for lost yardage and one quarterback sack ... Worked as a defensive tackle with Boris Penchion ... Was credited with three tackles in the Blue-Gray Spring game ... 2000: Lettered as a true freshman at Alabama in 2000 ... Played in seven games and started the final four games of the year at defensive tackle ... Was credited with 18 tackles, including two tackles for lost yardage ... Prep: Played his prep football at Trezevant High School in Memphis ... Was tabbed by several publications as the top high school defensive lineman in the nation in 1999 ... Was named to the 1999 Parade All-America Team ... Was named to the 1999 USA Today All-America Team ... Was named to the

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The Players

Defense 8/30/03 9/6/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/4/03 10/11/03 10/18/03 10/25/03 11/1/03 11/15/03 11/22/03 11/29/03 12/16/03 9/3/01 9/8/01 9/22/01 9/29/01 10/6/01 10/13/01 10/20/01 10/27/01 11/10/01 11/17/01 11/24/01

Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas Miss State UT-Chattanooga USF Louisville Southern Miss Houston East Carolina UAB Tennessee Army Cincinnati

UT 2 0 1 3 3 4 1 3 0 2 4 1 3 2 1 3 0 1 3 3 3 3 4 4

AT 1 1 2 2 5 2 2 0 2 1 2 3 1 1 3 0 2 4 2 3 1 1 5 2

TT 3 1 3 5 8 6 3 3 2 3 6 4 4 3 4 3 2 5 5 6 4 4 9 6

TFLs 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/4 1/1 1/5 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/4 1/4 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/12

QB 1/6 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/4 0/0 1/5 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

FR PB Int/Yds 0 1 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0/0 0 0 1/4 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

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A two-year veteran for the Tigers who has most of his play as a member of the special teams ... Had a key fumble receovery in the win over North Texas in the New Orleans Bowl ... Fumble recovery led to a field goal for the Tigers in the 27-17 victory ... 2003: Lettered for the second-consecutive season as a leader of the Tiger special teams ... Played in 10 of the Tigers’ 12 regular season games ... Logged one tackle in the season-opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Also credited with one tackle in the Tigers’ victory over Arkansas State ... Had a season-high two tackles in the road win over Houston ... Registered one tackle in the Tigers’ road win over Louisville in PaPa John’s Stadium ... Had a huge special teams play in the Tigers bowl victory in New Orleans ... After Shaka Hill forced a fumble on a kickoff, Mott recovered the ball at the UNT eight yard line ... Played led to a field goal for Memphis ... Finished the 2003 season with six tackles and one fumble recovery ... Lettered as a true freshman while playing outside linebacker and working with the Tiger special teams ... Appeared in all 12 games of the 2002 season ... Moved to strong safety in the spring of 2003 ... Worked with Olen Whitely and Sam Brewer at strong safety in the fall of 2003 ... 2002: Lettered as a true freshman while playing in all 12 games ... Worked as an outside linebacker with Derrick Ballard and Tim Goodwell ... Also served as a special teams member and saw most of his playing time on the coverage teams ... Was credited with one tackle in the win over Murray State ... Logged two tackles in the Louisville game on ESPN ... Finished the 2002 season with three tackles ... Prep: Was a three-year football letterwinner at Apopka High ... Helped Apopka to a 14-1 record and the Class 6-A state championship in 2001 ... Credited with 147 tackles, one pass interception, four quarterback sacks and one fumble recovery during the 2001 season ... Was an honorable mention 6-A All-State selection by the Orlando Sentinel ... Was a 6A All-Metro selection as a linebacker in 2001 ... Was named to the 6A All-Central Florida team in 2001 ... Was a 6A AllCounty pick for the 2001 season ... Was credited with 311 tackles during his career at Apopka ... Served as a team captain for 2001 ... Also lettered for two years in weightlifting and one year in track ... Was a state of Florida qualifier in team weightlifting ... Is the son of Cato and Marylon Mott ... Born: 12/13/83.

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Outside Linebacker 5-10, 194 Junior, 2L Apopka HS Orlando, FL

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MOTT'S CAREER HIGHS

Most Tackles/Game: 2 vs Louisville (‘02) & Houston (‘03) Most Solo Tackles/Game: 1 vs Murray State & Louisville (‘02) & Tennessee Tech, Arkansas State, Louisville (‘03) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 2 vs Houston (‘03) Most Fumble Recoveries/Game: 1 vs North Texas (‘03)

Tailback 6-0, 220 r-Senior, 1L LSU Metairie, LA

Came to the Tigers in the spring of 2002 as a transfer from LSU and participated in spring drills with Memphis ... Sat out the 2002 season under the guidelines of NCAA transfer rules and has one years of eligibility remaining ... Lettered after appearing in 11 games last season ... 2003: Was impressive in fall camp until an ankle sprain knocked him out of action for three weeks and remained painful until October ... Saw his first playing time as a Tiger in the Tennessee Tech game and had four carries for five yards ... Did not play against Ole Miss ... Had one play against Southern Mississippi but was obviously not ready to play ... Participated in the UAB game but did not have a carry ... Began to look healthy against Mississippi State when he carried the ball four times for 16 yards ... Saw his most extensive playing time in the Tiger win over Houston ... Totaled 13 rushing attempts for 97 yards, including a season long run of 20 yards ... Averaged 7.5 yards per carry against the Cougars ... Had another good outing against Tulane in the Superdome ... Seeing extended duty in the second half, he rushed for 70 yards on 16 carries and picked up several key first downs for Memphis ... Had a long run of 12 yards against the Green Wave ... Continued his steady play with 62 yards rushing on nine attempts in the Memphis victory over East Carolina ... Rushed the ball seven times for 34 yards in the Memphis victory over Louisville ... Was the starter for the USF game ... Rushed for a career-high 164 yards against the Bulls on 26 carries ... Was the Memphis starter at tailback in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl but was lost to a shoulder injury early in the opening period ... Had just three rushes for nine yards before leaving the contest ... Finished the 2003 season with 95 rushing attempts for 487 yards ... Was the team’s second-leading rusher while averaging 5.1 yards per carry ...Spent the spring of 2003 working with DeAngelo Williams at tailback ... Despite an ankle injury, had 20 carries for 71 yards and one touchdown during spring scrimmages ... 2002: Sat out of game action during the 2002 season under the guidelines of the NCAA transfer rule ... Spent his time working with the scout team offense ... Played against the number one defense during the fall ... Came to the University of Memphis as a transfer from LSU ... Participated with the Memphis Tigers in the spring of 2002 ... Was the leading rusher in the Blue-Gray Game ... Had nine

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Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas

A three-year letterman who has played in 34-of-36 games during his career ... Has worked as a defensive back and special teams member since his arrival ... 2003: Became a three-year letterwinner while serving as a member of the Tiger special teams and a defensive back ... Was credited with two tackles in the Tigers’ win over Houston ... Worked as a defensive back in the road win over Tulane and was credited with two tackles ... Credited with three tackles in the Tigers’ win over Louisville ... Finished the 2003 season with 11 tackles, including six solo stops ... Worked as a corner back during the spring of 2003 and is listed as the back-up at corner for Tristan Thomas ... 2002: Played in 11 games for Memphis in the fall of 2002 ... Registered two tackles in the season-opening win over Murray State ... Was credited with two tackles against Southern Mississippi and had one stop in the Tulane game ... Logged two tackles in nationally televised ESPN game against Louisville ... Finished the season with seven tackles, including five solo hits ... Spent the spring of 2002 working as a safety for the Tigers ... Played strong safety with Elijah Bell and Sean Garris during spring drills ... 2001: Worked as a defensive back and as a running back in 2001 ... Was also a member of the Memphis special teams ... Registered his first career tackle in the Tigers’ win over UT-Chattanooga ... Had one special teams tackles against Louisville and had one tackle as a defensive back in the road victory over Houston ... Had one tackle in the UAB game and also completed his first collegiate pass on a tailback toss in the UAB game ... Had a 25-yard completion to Aaron Meadows ... Was credited with a season and career-high three tackles in the Tennessee game ... Finished the season with six total tackles... Prep: Was a two year football letterman at Cordova High ... Was the Region 7-5A Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2000 ... Was named to the Associated Press All-State team and the All-Shelby Metro Team ... Rushed for 1,092 yards in 2000 and scored 19 touchdowns ... Ranked fourth in Shelby Metro in rushing ... Ranked 14th in total offense averaging 109.2 yards per game ... Was 8th-ranked punter in Memphis with 36.4 average ... Was ranked 3rd in Memphis in scoring ... Rushed for 415 yards as a junior ... Set the Cordova High record for the most touchdowns in a season with 24 ... Also lettered in track and was the 4-AAA sectional winner in the decathlon ... Is the son of Samuel and Clara Pieh ... Played for coach Tim Morris at Cordova High ... Born: 5/5/83. Tackles 2001 2002 2003 Totals

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Defensive Back 5-10, 191 Senior, 3L Cordova HS Cordova, TN

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Rushing G 2003 11/2 Receiving G 2003 11/2

PARQUET’S

LIONEL PIEH

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carries for 58 yards and one touchdown ... Averaged 6.3 yards per carry in the Blue-Gray Game ... Finished the spring with 23 rushes for 125 yards and two touchdowns ... 2001: Played tailback for the LSU Tigers ... Appeared in six games for LSU in 2001 ... Had 15 rushing attempts for 59 yards during 2001 ... Averaged 3.7 yards per carry and had a season-long run of 22 yards ... Had two pass receptions for nine yards ... Had a season-high six carries for 41 yards against Tulane ... Left LSU before the Sugar Bowl in order to transfer to Memphis ... 2000: Saw action during the 2000 season but was injured and received a medical redshirt ... Participated in the Western Carolina game and rushed the ball 11 times for 49 yards and one touchdown ... Prep: Played prep football at Rummel High School in Metairie, Louisiana ... Rated as the nation’s number nine running back and the number two running back in the South according to SuperPrep Magazine ... Member of The Advocate Super Dozen, the Tiger Rag Dirty Dozen, Louisiana Magazine All-Louisiana Team, The Times-Picayune Top 24 Blue Chip List and the Purple & Gold’s Great Eight ... Named to the Atlanta Constitution Super Southern 100 ... Picked as member of Prepstar Dream Team ... Was a first team all-state selection ... Set the Catholic League record for rushing as a senior with 2,211 yards on 303 attempts and scored 25 touchdowns ... Also caught 12 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns ... Has breakaway speed as he scored eight touchdowns from over 89 yards as a senior ... Has been timed at 4.4 in the 40-yard dash ... Played for coach Jay Roth at Rummel High ... Is the son of Stanley and Pamela Parquet ... Born: 1/5/82.

G/S 11/0 11/0 12/0 34/0

UT 3 5 6 14

PIEH’S STATISTICS AT Tot. FR Int 3 6 0 0 2 7 0 0 5 11 0 0 10 24 0 0

TFL 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Sack 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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Defense 8/30/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/4/03

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Wide Receiver 6-4, 211 Junior, 1L Trezevant HS Memphis, TN

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Returning letterman for the Tigers who worked his way to the starting role at left cat safety in the spring of 2004 ... Played in 12 of the 13 games during the 2003 season ... Saw most of his playing time as a member of the Tiger special teams ... 2003: Lettered as a true freshman while appearing in all but one game as a special teams member or a defensive back ... Was credited with a season-high three tackles in the season-opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Had his first collegiate tackle for lost yardage against Tennessee Tech ... Logged solo tackles in each of the Southern Mississippi, Arkansas State and UAB games ... Finished the season with six tackles and one tackle for lost yardage ... Prep: Lettered in football and track at South Panola High School ... Played tailback and defensive back at SPHS ... Had 104 rushes for 578 yards in 2002 ... Credited with 89 tackles as a defensive back and logged three quarterback sacks ... Has been timed at 4.4 in the 40 and has posted a 10.41 100-meter dash ... Also recruited by West Virginia and Mississippi State ... Played for coach Ed Stanley ... Son of Rovis Pollard ... Born: 9/ 2/84.

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Opponent UAB Miss State Houston Tulane Louisville

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A returning letterman for the Tigers who saw action in eight games for Memphis in 2003 ... Suffered a fractured collarbone in fall camp and missed the first five games of the 2003 season ... Had a very impressive spring of 2004 ... Had 119 yards receiving in first spring scrimmage and backed it up with 83 yards in the second scrimmage and 57 yards in the third ... 2003: Was expected to be a starter by the season opener but suffered a broken collarbone in fall camp and missed the first five games of the season ... Returned to practice the week prior to the UAB game but did not see action ... Caught his first career pass against Mississippi State University ... Grabbed a seven-yard pass from Danny Wimprine for a key first down against MSU ... Was highly involved in the offense in the Tiger victory over Houston ... Caught a 36-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Danny Wimprine ... Was his first career touchdown reception and the longest reception of his career to that point ... Caught one pass for eight yards in the Tiger victory over Tulane ... Registered two pass receptions for 23 yards in the Memphis win over East Carolina ... Had one pass reception for 11 yards in the victory over Louisville ... Caught two passes for 18 yards against Cincinnati ... Had two pass receptions for 62 yards in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Caught a 50 yard bomb from Wimprine against North Texas, which ranked as the second longest pass reception in the bowl’s history ... Finished the season with 10 catches for 165 yards and one touchdown ... Averaged 16.5 yards per catch to lead all receivers ... 2002: Sat out during the 2002 season while concentrating on

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Most Pass Receptions/Game: 2 vs East Carolina, Cincinnati, North Texas (‘03) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 62 vs North Texas (‘03) Most Touchdown Receptions/Game: 1 vs Houston (‘03) Longest Pass Reception/Game: 50 vs Houston (‘03)

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Returns as the Tigers’ starting punter for the 2004 season ... Handled most of the punting duties for Memphis during the 2003 season ... 2003: Lettered as the Tiger punter in 2003 ... Came to the squad as a junior college transfer and earned the starting punter position by the end of fall camp ... Opened the season with two punts for a 49.5 yard average against Tennessee Tech ... Had a long punt of 51 yards versus Tennessee Tech ... Had six punts against Ole Miss and averaged 39.8 yards per kick ... Tallied a season-high nine punts against Southern Mississippi including a long punt of 52 yards ... Averaged 39.6 yards against the Golden Eagles ... Punted eight times in the UAB game for an average of 40.8 yards per punt ... Had a season-long 54yard effort against UAB ... Averaged 44.3 yards per punt against Mississippi State and tallied a long punt of 53 yards against the Bulldogs ... Punted just three times for a 34.7 yards average in the Memphis win over Houston ... Had one of his better games against Tulane in the Superdome ... Punted five times for a 42.4 yard average ... Had his final punt of the game roll out at the Green Wave one-yard line ... Had a long punt of 50 yards against Tulane ... Had two of his three punts downed inside the 20 yard line against East Carolina ... Had his one punt blocked against Louisville ... Had two punts in the Cincinnati game and both were downed inside the Bearcat 20 yard line ... Punted three times against USF for a 38.3 average ... Had just one punt for 42 yards in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Finished the 2003 season with 50 punts for 1975 yards ... Averaged 39.5 yards per punt in 2003, with seven punts downed inside the opponents 20 yard line ... JC: Lettered for two years as a punter for the Northeast Mississippi CC ... Was named to the 2002 Mississippi North All-State team ... Was selected as the Mississippi Junior College Special Teams Player of the Week for play in the second game of the 2002 season ... Appeared in all nine games for NE Mississippi CC in 2002 and punted 55 times ... Totaled 2,356 yards for an average of 42.8 yards per punt ... Had a season-long punt of 60

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Punter 6-0, 183 Senior, 1L NE Miss CC Ripley, MS

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Yds 165

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Receiving G 2003 8/0

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academic work ... Worked out on his own in the Tiger weight room ... Prep: Was a two-year starter at wide receiver at Trezevant High School in Memphis ... Was named to the Associated Press All-State team as a receiver in 2001 ... Helped Trezevant to a 6-4 record in 2001 and a second-place tie in Region 8-3A ... Caught 23 passes for 585 yards and nine touchdowns in 2001 ... His nine touchdown receptions led Region 8-3A ... Averaged 25.4 yards per reception in 2001 and 7.8 yards per return as the punt returner ... Totaled 791 yards of all-purpose yardage in 2001 ... As a defensive back, had two pass interceptions in 2001 which he returned for 86 yards ... Was an AllRegion 8-4A selection in 2000 as a receiver ... Had 29 catches for 418 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior ... Averaged 14.4 yards per catch in 2000 ... Was ranked 14th in Region 8-4A in scoring with 48 points as a junior ... Helped Trezevant to a 6-5 record in 2000 ... Set the Trezevant records for most career touchdowns with 25, most receiving yards in a game with 165 and most career receptions with 74 ... Also lettered in basketball and baseball ... Is the son of Marvin Jones and Vearlie Pratcher ... Played for coach Larry Franklin at Trezevant High ... Son of Vearlie Pratcher and Marvin Jones ... Born: 3/25/83.

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Comp 11 Yds -7 Pass 130

Yds 130 Avg -1.8 Plays 25

Int Tds 0 0 Tds LG 0 2 Yds/G Yds/P 24.6 4.9

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Passing G/S 2003 5/0 Rushing G 2003 5/0 Total Offense G 2003 5/0

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A veteran quarterback who gives the Tigers a great deal of depth in the backfield ... Lettered in 2003 after playing in five games for the U of M ... Had an outstanding spring in which he threw for over 500 yards in three scrimmages ... Was named the Paul Gingold MVP in the Blue-Gray Scrimmage ... Completed 13-of-31 pass attempts for 235 yards and three touchdowns ... 2003: Came to the Tigers from junior college in the winter of 2003 and participated in spring drills with the squad ... Entered fall camp pushing starter Danny Wimprine for the position ... Saw his first duty as a Tiger in the season-opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Completed nineof-14 pass attempts for 124 yards in leading the team to a win ... Ran the team for two series of plays in the Arkansas State victory but did not complete a pass and had just one attempt ... Saw duty at quarterback in the Memphis win over Houston ... Worked the final two series of the game and completed one-of-two pass attempts for four yards ... Also logged two rushes against the Cougars ... Worked most of the fourth quarter against Tulane and helped lead the Tigers to a 41-9 win ... Completed hisn only pass

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Quarterback 6-4, 213 Senior, 1L NW Miss CC Ft. Walton Beach, FL

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attempt and had one rush for two yards ... Worked the final series of the East Carolina game and had one pass attempt ... Finished the 2003 season completing 11-of-21 pass attempts for 130 yards ... A junior college transfer who arrived in Memphis in January of 2003 and participated in spring drills with the team ... Battled with Danny Wimprine for time at the quarterback position ... Gave the Tigers another veteran quarterback for the fall of 2003 ... Completed 39-of-63 pass attempts for 384 yards and six touchdowns in spring scrimmages ... JC: Lettered for two years at quarterback for the Northwest Mississippi CC Rangers ... Was named to the 2002 NJCAA and Gridwire Junior College All-America Teams ... Was selected to the 2002 Mississippi North All-State team ... Selected to play in the 2002 Mississippi Junior College All-Star Game ... Led his North team to a 31-24 victory and received the Hubert Tucker Award as the MVP of the North All-Star team ... Threw two touchdown passes and ran for another in the all-star game ... Completed the 2002 regular season ranked 10th in the nation in passing and in total offense ... Completed 118-of-245 pass attempts for 1,737 yards and 23 touchdowns ... Averaged 192.4 yards per game in total offense ... Was named the NJCAA Region XXIII Player of the Year Award ... Was named first-team MACJC All-State in 2002 ... Top performance of 2002 came against East Mississippi CC when he completed 24-of-40 pass attempts for 408 yards and six touchdowns ... Completed 154-of-311 pass attempts for 2,285 yards and 20 touchdowns as a freshman ... Ranked 4th in the nation in passing and 2nd in total offense in 2001 ... Averaged 253.8 yards passing per game and 151.1 yards per game in total offense ... Best game in 2001 was against East Mississippi CC when he hit on 23-of-48 attempts for 401 yards and four touchdowns ... Ranked as the nation’s number one junior college quarterback prospect by JCFootball.com ... Max Emfinger’s Blue Chip Magazine had Robison tied as number one junior college quarterback in nation for 2003 ... Rated as number one junior college quarterback in southeast by Insiders.com ... SuperPrep Juco rated him as the number 15 prospect in the nation overall ... Prep: Prepped at Ft. Walton Beach High School where he threw for over 1,100 yards as a senior ... Lettered in football and soccer at FWBHS ... Coached by Joey Rankin at Ft. Walton Beach High ... Is the son of Tom and Teresa Robison ... Born: 9/22/81.

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Most Rushes/Game: 2 vs Houston (‘03) Most Rush Yds/Game: 2 vs Tulane (‘03) Longest Run: 2 vs Tulane (‘03) Most Pass Attempts/Game: 16 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) Most Completions/Game: 9 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) Most Pass Yds/Game: 124 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) Longest Completion: 28 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03)

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R ONE'S ST ATISTICS STA Games/Starts Snaps/Total Snaps 7/0 42/840 13/13 881/1000 20/13 923/1840

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USF game ... Had 10 snaps in the victory over Army and contributed eight snaps in the Tulane win ... Played behind Wade Smith at left tackle during the fall of 2002 ... Spent the spring of 2002 working with Doug Whittaker and Donald Marshall at offensive tackle ... 2001: Saw his first action of his career and of the 2001 season in the Army game ... Was credited with one tackle in Memphis’ 42-10 win over Army ... Spent the fall working with the Tiger defensive scout team ... Helped prepare the Tiger offense for each game ... Worked as a reserve at defensive end in the spring of 2001, but saw a great deal of action due to the injury to Tony Brown ... Should provide depth this fall ... 2000: Came to the Tigers along with his high school teammate Jamie Green in the fall of 2000 ... Was redshirted during the 2000 season while working with the Tiger defensive scout team ... Was assigned as a defensive end ... Worked against the number one offense throughout the fall of 2000 ... Prep: Was a Texas Sportswriters’ All-State selection (2nd) and an all-District 14-3A pick at defensive end ... Helped lead his Liberty Eylau High School team to the Texas 3A State Championship ... Had a fumble recovery to stop a Mathis High School drive in the state championship game ... Had 17 tackles in the Hunnington High (Shreveport) game ... Was credited with 94 tackles and three quarterback sacks in 1999 ... Was named to the Texas 3A All-State team (2nd) ... Was named to the Texarkana Gazette All-Area Team as a defensive lineman in 1999 ... Received the Paul Huddleston Head Hunter Award for 1999 ... Lettered for three years in football ... Also lettered for three years in basketball and three years in track ... Is the son of Clevon and Clara Rone ... Played for coach David Ream at Liberty Eylau High School ... Born: 11/7/81.

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Offensive Tackle 6-3, 272 r-Senior, 2L Liberty Eylau HS Texarkana, TX

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Another returning letterman in a very experienced Tiger secondary ... Lettered as a true freshman, working as both a safety and as a member of the Tiger special teams ... 2003: Lettered as a true freshman working as a free safety behind Wesley Smith ... Logged his first career tackles in the Tigers’ win over Tennessee Tech to open the season ... Played against Ole Miss and Southern Miss but was not credited with a stop ... Had one tackle in the Memphis win over Arkansas State ... Worked as a special teams member and at free safety in the Memphis win over Houston ... Credited with three tackles against the Cougars ... Played safety in the Memphis win over Tulane in the Superdome ... Logged three tackles, including two solo stops,

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appearing in six games for Memphis as the reserve center ... Will work with senior starter Gene Frederic in the fall of 2004 ... 2003: A walk-on candidate for the Tigers in the fall of 2003 who lettered as a true freshman ... Was impressive in fall camp and begin to climb the depth chart ... By the season opener against Tennessee Tech, had moved to the backup spot at center ... Played 30 snaps in the win over the Golden Eagles in Memphis ... Did not play against Ole Miss and Southern Mississippi but entered the Houston game and worked the final two series in the Tiger victory ... Participated in eight snaps at center against the Cougars ... Worked the final series of the East Carolina victory and participated in four offensive snaps ... Worked one series in the Cincinnati victory and was involved in three offensive plays ... Replaced Gene Frederic in the USF game after Frederic injured his ankle and worked one series ... Was credited with four snaps against USF ... Finished the 2003 season playing in six of the team’s 13 games ... Participated in 55 of the team’s 1000 offensive plays ... Prep: Was named to the 2002 Tennessee Sportswriters 5-A All-State team ... Was selected to the Associated Press first team All-State squad in 2002 ... Was named to The Commercial Appeal’s Elite Team for 2002 ...Was named to the All-Shelby Metro Team (1st) in 2002 ... Selected first team on the All-Region 5-A squad in 2002 ... Was named first team All-Tennessee in 2002 ... Named to the AllShelby Surburban Team in 2002 ... Also lettered for three years in wrestling at Germantown High ... Is the son of Robert and Sally Hiatt ... Is the grandson of former Tiger All-American Harry Schuh ... Played for coach Ken Netherland at Germantown High ... Born: 1/19/85.

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against the Green Wave ... Credited with one tackle against Louisville ... Finished the 2003 season with seven tackles, including five solo stops, and one tackle for lost yardage ... Prep: Considered the top prep prospect in the Memphis area in 2003 ... Was the number 10-ranked player in the state of Tennessee according to SuperPrep Magazine ... Played quarterback and defensive back at Frayser High ... Threw for 1,075 yards and 11 touchdowns during the 2002 season ... Completed 49-of-112 pass attempts for his 1,075 yards in 2002 ... Was ranked seventh in Shelby-Metro in total offense in 2002 with 210 plays for 1,544 yards and 23 touchdowns ... Was named to the All-Region 8-3A Team in 2002 and was picked to The Commercial Appeal’s Best of the Preps team ... Played linebacker for the Rams in 2002 ... Was named to the 2001 All Shelby-Metro second team defense ... Completed 65-of-151 pass attempts for 701 yards and three touchdowns in 2001 ... Ranked sixth in Region 8-3A in passing in 2001 ... Was named to the All Region 8-3A team on defensive... All-District in 2001 and 2002 ... Was named All-Elite in 2002 ... Picked to the 4A All-State team in 2002 ... Finished his career with 2,568 yards passing and 1,338 yards rushing and 56 touchdowns ... Holds Frayser school record for career tackles ... Awarded Memphis Touchdown Club Player of the Week ... All-Academic City 2000 and 2001 ... Lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track ... Was an honor student at Frayser who maintain a 3.0-3.49 GPA ... Coached by Terry Ryan... Is the son of Bernice Rufus and Willie Walton ... Born: 12/1/84.

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Wide Receiver 6-4, 206 Sophomore, 1L Central-Merry HS Jackson, TN

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Defense 8/30/03 9/27/03 10/18/03 11/15/03 11/22/03

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Center 6-1, 287 Sophomore, 1L Germantown HS Germantown, TN

SCHUH'S ST ATISTICS STA Games/Starts Snaps/Total Snaps 6/0 55/1000

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One of two outstanding young receivers for the Tigers in 2003 ... Lettered as a true freshman after playing in all 13 games for Memphis ... Was a starter for four games for the offense in 2003 ... 2003: Lettered as a true freshman in 2003 while participating in all 13 games ... Caught his first collegiate pass in the Tigers’ season-opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Had 10 reception against the Golden Eagles ... Grabbed a seven-yard pass from Danny Wimprine in the UAB game ... Upped his totals to three catches for 24 yards in the Mississippi State contest ... Had his first collegiate start in the Conference USA game against Houston ... Credited with one pass reception for 12 yards in the Houston victory ... Was a starter for the second week in a row against Tulane and caught one pass for seven yards and a key first down ...

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SCOTT’S CAREER HIGHS Most Pass Receptions/Game: 5 vs USF (‘03) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 34 vs USF (‘03) Longest Pass Reception: 12 vs Houston & East Carolina (‘03) Most Touchdown Receptions/Game: 1 vs USF (‘03)

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Another of the Tigers’ young offensive line prospects ... Was redshirted last season ... Spent the spring of 2004 working at right guard ... Enters the fall as the backup for senior Kenyun Glover ... 2003: Was redshirted in 2003 ... Received the 2003 Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year Award ... Spent the fall of 2003 working with the Tiger offensive scout team as both a guard and tackle ... Worked against the number one defensive unit throughout the fall ... Prep: Lettered as both an offensive and defensive lineman at Starr’s Mill High School ... Graded in blocking at 95percent as a junior ... Had 35 “pancake blocks” ... Had a season high 18 tackles in a single game as a senior ... Has been timed at 5.28 in the forty ... Helped his team to a 93 record in 2001 ... Was listed by BorderWars.com as one of the top offensive tackles in Georgia in 2002 ... Played for coach Mike Earwood ... Son of Tom and Sally Smith ... Born 10/9/84.

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Offensive Guard 6-4, 298 r-Freshman, RS Starr’s Mill HS Fayetteville, GA

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Receiving G 2003 13/4

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Started his third game of the s e a s o n against East Carolina and had two receptions for 17 yards ... Had his best performance of the season against USF when he caught five passes for 34 yards and his first collegiate touchdown ... Touchdown came on a nine-yard pass from Danny Wimprine ... Was credited with one pass reception for eight yards in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl victory ... Finished his first collegiate season with 15 pass receptions for 119 yards and one touchdown ... Averaged 7.9 yards per catch in 2003 ... Prep: Was a football letterman at Central-Merry High School ... Played wide receiver and defensive back ... Caught 53 passes for 936 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2002 ... Averaged 17.7 yards per reception in 2002 ... Was named to the Tennessee Sportswriters All-State team in 2002 ... Was picked as the Associated Press Class 5A Player of the Week in November of 2002 ... Was named to the 2002 All-West Tennessee Team for Classes 3A-5A ... Caught 45 passes for 753 yards during the 2001 season ... Averaged 16.7 yards per catch as a junior ... Was named first team all-region in 2001 and received honorable mention on the Associated Press All-State team ... Has been timed at 4.6 in the 40-yard dash... Played for coach Jim Hardegree ... Son of Darlene Scott ... Born: 3/ 14/84.

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WESLEY SMITH Defensive Back 6-3, 194 Junior, 1L Lafayette Cty HS Oxford, MS

A returning all-conference starter who was held out of spring drills due to an injury suffered at the conclusion of the 2003 season ... Is expected to return at full strength in fall camp ... One of the more impressive defensive backs in the conference last season ... 2003: Was named to the All-Conference USA Team (1st team) in just his first year of competition ... Was the Memphis starter at free safety throughout the fall of 2003 ... Was credited with seven tackles in his first collegiate contest ... Had four solo tackles and three assists in the Tennessee Tech victory ... Led the team in tackles with 10 in the ESPN2 televised win over Ole Miss ... Was credited with six tackles in the Southern Mississippi game ... Totaled nine tackles and had his first career pass interception in the victory over Arkansas State ... Logged nine tackles in the Conference USA match-up against UAB ... Had a team-high 12 tackles in the Mississippi State game, including six solo stops ... Totaled six tackles in the Tigers’ win over Houston on the road ... Had seven tackles in the Memphis victory over Tulane in the Superdome ... Logged seven tackles and a pass interception in the win over East

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SMITH'S STATISTICS

UT 51

AT 47

Tot. 98

FR 0

Int 3-40

Loss Sack 4-31 1-20

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Defense G/S 2003 13/13

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SMITH'S CAREER STATISTICS

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Most tackles/Game: 12 vs Miss State (‘03) Most solo tackles/Game: 7 vs Ole Miss (‘03) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 7 vs Arkansas State (‘03) Most Pass Interceptions/Game: 1 three times Moswt Interception Return Yards/Game: 36 vs Cincinnati (‘03) Most Tackles For Loss/Game: 2 vs North Texas (‘03) Most Lost Yardage/Game: 20 vs Louisville (‘03) Most Quarterback Sacks/Game: 1 vs Louisville (‘03) Most Pass Breakups/Game: 5 vs Cincinnati (‘03)

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G AME -B Y-G AME R EVIEW Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas

UT 2 7 2 2 5 6 3 4 2 4 6 3 5

AT 5 3 4 7 4 6 3 3 5 3 2 2 0

TT 7 10 6 9 9 12 6 7 7 7 8 5 5

TFLs 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/20 1/5 0/0 2/6

Q B FR PB Int/Yds 0/0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 1/4 0/0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 1/0 1/20 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 5 1/36 0/0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0/0

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Defense 8/30/03 9/6/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/4/03 10/11/03 10/18/03 10/25/03 11/1/03 11/15/03 11/22/03 11/29/03 12/16/03

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MIKE SNYDER

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Outside Linebacker 6-2, 231 Sophomore, 1L John T. Curtis HS New Orleans, LA

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Carolina ... Logged seven tackles in the Memphis win over Louisville and had a quarterback sack for 20 yards ... Had eight tackles, five pass breakups and one pass interception in the Cincinnati game ... Returned his interception for 38 yards to the Bearcat nine yard line to set up game winning touchdown ... Was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week for his work against Cincinnati ... Logged five tackles in the regularseason finale against USF ... Was credited with five tackles, two tackles for lost yardage and one pass breakup in the Tigers’ 27-17 win over North Texas in the New Orleans Bowl ... Finished the 2003 season as the team’s second leading tackler with 98 total hits ... Had 51 solo tackles, four tackles for lost yardage, one quarterback sack, a team-leading three pass interceptions, eight pass breakups, one quarterback hurry and two forced fumbles ... Worked at free safety with Scott Vogel and O.C. Collins and proved to Tiger coaches that he is ready for playing time ... Led the defensive unit in pass interceptions in spring drills with four ... Had two interceptions in the first scrimmage of the spring and returned one for 40 yards and the second for 75 yards and a score ... Had an 88-yard fumble return for a score in the third scrimmage ... Enters fall camp as the number two free safety ... 2002: Worked as a free safety during fall practice ... Did not participate in a game but was a vital member of the defensive scout team ... Spent his fall learning the Tiger defensive system ... Worked behind O.C. Collins and Elijah Bell at free safety ... Prep: Lettered in football and basketball at Lafayette County High School ... Listed as one of the Top 100 Prospects in Mississippi in 2001 by the Jackson Clarion Ledger ... Was named to the 2001 Mississippi All-State team ... Was a threetime All-District selection and was the District MVP as a junior ... Had 12 tackles and a pass interception against Water Valley in 2001 ... Had 12 tackles in game against Hernando High ... Finished the 2001 season with 98 tackles, 120 assists, three pass interceptions and four fumble recoveries ... Scored four times in 2001 ... Led Lafayette County in tackles as a junior and senior ... Registered 20 career interceptions, including 11 as a sophomore, six as a junior and three during the 2001 season ... Was a second team all-state selection as a junior ... Named to the N. Mississippi Elite 11 Team in 2001 ... Was nominated to play in the Miss./Ala. All-Star Game and the North/ South All-Star Game ... Appointed to the U.S. Football Exhibition Team that toured Australia in the summer ... Career totals were 295 tackles, 25 pass interceptions and 10 touchdowns ... Holds the school record for interceptions in a game with four ... Was a three year basketball letterman ... Also lettered in track ... Was a N. Miss qualifier for the state championships in the long jump and triple jump ... Is the son of Jimmy and Janice Smith ... Played for coach Scott Samsuel at Lafayette County High ... Born: 9/29/83.

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Was pressed into service in 2003 when the Tigers suffered a number of injuries at the linebacker position ... Worked at outside linebacker in the spring of 2003 ... Received the Ralph Hatley Scholar Athlete Award in the spring of 2004 ... 2003: Lettered as a true freshman while participating as a member of the Tiger kick cover teams ... Saw playing time in the Southern Mississippi and Arkansas State games ... Played against Mississippi State ... Saw playing time in the road win over Houston ... Had extended playing time against Tulane in the Superdome ... Had a season and career-high five tackles in the win over the Green Wave ... Credited with one quarterback pressure in the win over East Carolina ... Played in a total of seven games in 2003 and was credited with five total tackles ... Prep: Lettered for three years at linebacker for John T. Curtis High School ... Was credited with 77 solo tackles, 39 assisted stops, 13 tackles for lost yardage, two quarterback

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SHELDON TAYL OR YLOR

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Outside Linebacker 6-2, 215 r-Junior, 2L Trezevant HS Memphis, TN

Int 0

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FR 0

Loss Sack 0-0 0-0

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Tot. 5

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AT 2

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UT 3

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Defense G/S 2003 7/0

SNYDER'S STATISTICS

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sacks, two fumble recoveries and one pass interception in 2002 ... Was named to the Louisiana All-State team as well as the All-East Bank Team, the All-Metro Team and the All-District squad ... Helped his team to the state 4-A title ... Was a high school teammate of Tiger quarterback Danny Wimprine ... Ranked as Dandy Don’s number 28 prep prospect in the state of Louisiana ... Played for coach John Curtis ... Son of Doug and Gina Snyder ... Born: 1/27/84.

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SNYDER'S CAREER STATISTICS

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Most tackles/Game: 5 vs Tulane (‘03) Most solo tackles/Game: 3 vs Tulane (‘03) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 2 vs Tulane (‘03)

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A returning two-year letterman who has battled injury throughout his career ... Suffered a second torn ACL during the 2003 season ... Was injured in the Houston game and missed the remainder of the season and all of the spring of 2004 ... 2003: Opened the season playing against both Tennessee Tech and Ole Miss ... Was credited with one tackle in the win over Tennessee Tech ... Registered two tackles the following week in the win over Ole Miss on ESPN ... Injured his ACL in the Houston game ... Had ACL surgery and missed the remainder of the season ... Had ACL surgery in December of 2002 and was held out of spring practice while rehabbing his knee ... Spent the spring in the weight room gaining strength in his knee ... Entered fall camp as a nickle back and worked behind Derrick Ballard and Coot Terry ... 2002: Lettered for the first time during the 2002 season while appearing in eight games ... Suffered a torn ACL in his knee but was able to complete the season ... Opened the season with four tackles in the win over Murray State ... Was also credited with three tackles in the Ole Miss game ... Logged four tackles in the Southern Miss contest ... Registered a season and career-high eight tackles in the Tulane game ... Finished the 2002 season with 25 tackles, including 12 solos ... Was one of the more impressive young players on defense in the spring of 2002 ... Worked at the “will” outside linebacker position with Coot Terry ... Had two impressive fumble returns in the spring and stunned onlookers by running down a back from the opposite side of the field before the back could score ... 2001: Was redshirted during the 2001 season ... Spent the fall working with the Memphis defensive scout team while learning the Tigers’ scheme ... Practiced against the Tigers’ first team offense in the fall of 2001 ... Was slowed by a knee injury early in camp and was limited for several weeks ... Prep: Came to the Tigers from Trezevant High School in Memphis ... Lettered as a linebacker/defensive end for the Bears ... Registered 100 tackles during the 2000 season, including 70 solo stops ... Was also credited with nine quarterback sacks ... Was named to the 2000 Associated Press 4A All-State team ... Played in the same defensive line with Tiger transfer Albert Means during the 1999 season ... Helped Trezevant to a berth in the state playoffs in 1999 ... Played for coach Lynn Lang at Trezevant High ... Son of William and Janice Taylor ... Born: 5/11/83. Defense G/S 2002 8/0 2003 3/0 Total 11/0

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Came to the Tigers as a walk-on candidate in 2003 and worked his way on to the playing field for the first game of the season ... Became a member of the Tiger special teams and earned his first letter while playing in 11 games for the Tigers ... Was the recipient of the Dr. Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship in 2003 ... 2003: A walk-on candidate for the Tiger football team from Houston High in Germantown, who earned a varsity letter after participating in 11 games in 2003 ... Worked his way to a position on the Tiger special teams by the season opener but suffered a torn muscle in the against Tennessee Tech ... Missed the next two games ... Was a member of the kick cover and kickoff return teams ... Practiced as a fullback in the fall of 2003 ... Prep: Was a football letterman for Houston High School ... Played both running back and linebacker for the Mustangs ... Helped his team to a 10-2 record in 2002 ... Was an all-region selection at linebacker and fullback as a junior and as a senior ... Was credited with 92 tackles as a junior, but spent most of his senior season on the injured list ... Set the Houston record for quarterback sacks in a game with four and in a season with 16 ... Also lettered in track at Houston ... Played for coach Tim Haney at Houston High ... Is the son of Mike and Betsy Spurlock ... Born: 10/3/84.

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Inside Linebacker 6-1, 221 Sophomore, 1L Houston HS Germantown, TN

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M ICHAEL S PURLOCK

TAYLOR'S STATISTICS

UT 12 1 13

AT 13 2 15

Tot. 25 3 28

FR 0 0 0

Int 0 0 0

Loss Sack 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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TAYLOR'S CAREER STATISTICS

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Most tackles/Game: 8 vs Tulane (‘02) Most solo tackles/Game: 6 vs Tulane (‘02) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 4 vs Murray State (‘02)

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Int/Yds 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

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PB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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FR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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QB 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

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TFLs 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

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TT 0 2 4 3 4 8 0 2 2

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AT 0 0 4 1 3 2 0 1 1

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UT 1 2 0 2 1 6 0 1 1

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Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Murray State Ole Miss Southern Miss Tulane Cincinnati Houston USF

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Defense 8/30/03 9/6/03 8/31/02 9/7/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 10/26/02 11/2/02 11/9/02

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G/S 10/0 12/1 13/0 35/1

THOMAS’ STATISTICS

UT 13 7 11 31

AT 7 8 3 18

Tot 20 15 14 49

FR 0 1 0 1

Int 0 1 0 1

Loss Sack 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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Defense 2001 2002 2003 Totals

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THOMAS’ CAREER STATISTICS

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Most tackles/Game: 8 vs Southern Miss (‘02) Most solo tackles/Game: 3 vs Houston (‘01) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 6 vs Southern Miss (‘02) Most Pass Interceptions/Game: 1 vs Murray State (‘02) Most Fumble Recoveries/Game: 1 vs TCU (‘02) Most Pass Break-ups/Game: 1 vs Murray State (‘02)

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Lettered for the third-consecutive season while playing in all 13 games of the 2003 season ... Enters the 2004 season as the Tiger starter at cornerback ... Appeared in all 11 games as a true freshman and every game as a sophomore... 2003: Shared playing time at cornerback throughout the 2003 season ... Appeared in 13 games during the 2003 season ... Registered two tackles in the season-opening victory over Tennessee Tech ... Had one stop in the Southern Mississippi and Arkansas State games ... Was credited with two solo tackles in the UAB contest ... Had one solo tackle against Mississippi State ... Credited with one tackle in the Tigers’ win over Houston ... Logged two tackles in the Tigers’ win over East Carolina ... Credited with three tackles in the win over Louisville ... Had one tackle in the victory over Cincinnati that locked up a bowl bid for the Tigers ... Finished the 2003 season with 14 tackles, including 11 solo stops, and one pass breakup ... ... 2002: Started just one game for the Tigers in 2002 but played in all 12 contests in earning his second varsity

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Defensive Back 6-1, 180 Senior, 3L Marietta HS Marietta, GA

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TRIST AN THOMAS RISTAN

letter ... Opened the campaign with two tackles and a pass interception against Murray State ... Had two tackles in the Ole Miss game before becoming the starter against Southern Mississippi ... Was credited with eight tackles against the Golden Eagles ... Had two stops in the USF contest and finished the season with a fumble recovery against TCU ... For the 2002 campaign, was credited with 15 tackles, one fumble recovery, one pass interception and one pass break-up ... Suffered a shoulder injury in the spring of 2002 ... Had surgery on his left shoulder and missed the final 10 days of spring ... Should be ready for fall camp in August ... 2001: Worked at corner and as a member of the special teams ... Had his first career tackle in the Tigers’ game with Mississippi State ... Logged two tackles in the win over UT-Chattanooga ... Also logged one tackle in the win over Southern Mississippi ... Credited with a season-high five stops in the road win over Houston, including three solo tackles ... Registered two tackles in the East Carolina, UAB and Tennessee games ... Finished the 2001 season with 20 total tackles, including 13 solo stops ... Prep: Lettered as strong safety at Marietta High School ... Was credited with 67 solo tackles, 23 assisted stops, two quarterback sacks, two tackles for lost yardage and two pass interceptions during the 2000 season ... Was an all-county and second team all-state selection in football in 2000 ... Also lettered as a member of the Marietta basketball and track team ... Ran a leg on the 4x400 meter relay team, as well as participating in the 400 meters, the 800 meters and the high jump ... Was a high jumper for AAU Junior Olympic team in the summer of 1999 ... Placed 18th in AAU Southeast meet in Orlando, Florida, in the high jump and was 10th in the 80 meter low hurdles with a time of 15.61... Was an honor student who had a 3.0 GPA at Marietta High ... Is the son of Calvin Green and Lucille Thomas ... Played for coach James “Friday” Richards at Marietta HS ... Born: 1/3/83.

Defense 8/30/03 9/6/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/4/03 10/11/03 10/18/03

Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston

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AT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

TT 2 0 1 1 2 1 1

TFLs 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

QB 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

FR PB Int/Yds 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

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Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincicnnati USF North Texas Murray State Ole Miss Southern Miss Tulane UAB Louisville Miss State Cincinnati Houston USF Army TCU Miss State UT-Chattanooga USF Louisville Southern Miss Houston East Carolina UAB Tennessee Army

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A three-year letterman who returns to his starting role at safety this fall ... Received the Glenn Jones 12th Man Award for his play in 2003 ... Started at cat safety in 2003 but worked at free safety in the spring due to an injury to Wesley Smith ... 2003: One of the steadiest members of the Tiger secondary in 2003 ... Was named to the 2003 All-Conference USA Team (3rd team) ... Played one of the cat safety position for the Tigers ... Registered six tackles in the season-opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Played one of the best games of his career against Ole Miss when he logged five solo tackles as well as several key pass breakups ... Had a pass interception against Ole Miss that the officials waved off but ESPN2 replays clearly showed the pick-off ... Registered five tackles against Southern Miss and had eight stops in the win over Arkansas State ... Recorded seven tackles, one pass interception and a quarterback sack in the Mississippi State game ... Logged six tackles, one pass breakup and one tackle for lost yardage in the Memphis victory over Houston ... Had one of his best outings of the 2003 season against Tulane ... Was credited with a team-leading eight tackles, two pass breakups and one interception in the Memphis victory ... Picked off a J.P. Losman pass in front of the Tulane bench and returned it 38 yards for his first career touchdown ... Was nominated for Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week ... Registered seven tackles and a fumble recovery in Memphis’ victory over East Carolina ... Had two tackles and a pass

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Defensive Back 6-1, 193 Senior, 3L Memphis University School Memphis, TN

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SCO TT VOGEL COTT

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breakup in the Tigers’ road win against Louisville ... Registered three tackles in the Cincinnati victory and closed the regular season with five tackles against USF ... Started at cat safety in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Was credited with five solo tackles in the Tigers’ win over North Texas ... Finished the 2003 season with 69 tackles, two tackles for lost yardage, one quarterback sack, two pass interceptions, a team-leading 11 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one caused fumble ... Started the 2002 season at safety and entered fall camp as the starter at the free safety position ... Lettered as a true freshman and appeared in all 11 games during the 2001 season ... Worked as rover and as a member of the special teams ... 2002: Started for the Tigers at strong safety in 10 games during the ‘02 season ... Finished the season as the team’s fifth-leading tackler ... Opened the campaign with six tackles and a pass break-up in the win over Murray State ... Posted eight tackles against Ole Miss and had a season-high 11 stops in the contest with Southern Mississippi ... Tallied six hits in the Tulane game and logged eight tackles against Mississippi State ... Was credited with 10 solo tackles in the Cincinnati game ... Registered four tackles, one tackle for lost yardage and his first interception of the season in the Houston game ... Had six hits and a tackle for lost yardage against USF and came back with three tackles and his second interception in the win over Army ... Ended the season with seven tackles and one tackle for lost yardage in the TCU contest ... Finished the 2002 season with 71 tackles, including 48 solo stops, three tackles for lost yardage, two pass interceptions and four pass break ups ... 2001: Opened the season with an outstanding game against Mississippi State ... Was credited with a season-high eight tackles and a pass interception in the season-opening contest with the Bulldogs ... Had four tackles the following week against UT-Chattanooga ... Registered one tackle in the USF victory and in the Houston road win ... Had two tackles against Army and one tackle in the season finale against Cincinnati ... Finished the season with 20 tackles, one tackle for lost yardage and one pass interception... Prep: Lettered as a quarterback and defensive back for the Memphis University School Owls ... Battled injuries throughout his career but put together an outstanding senior season ... Played quarterback and safety for MUS ... Helped his team to a 6-5 record in 2000 ... Passed for 672 yards and two touchdowns during 2000 season ... Rushed for 264 yards and four scores ... Was the Owls second leading tackler as a safety ... Registered 88 total tackles in 2000 and had two blocked kicks and one pass interception ... Was named to the Associated Press and Sportswriter’s All-State teams in 2000 ... Was an AllRegion Division II selection in 2000 ... Played in the East-West Shrine Game and was named the Defensive MVP ... Also lettered for five years in

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baseball at MUS ... Was recruited by SMU and Kentucky ... Is the son of Michael and Layne Vogel ... Played for coaches Jake Rudolph and Bobby Austin at MUS ... Born: 12/3/81.

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Int 1-0 2-0 2-38 5-38

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Tot 20 71 69 160

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AT 7 23 23 53

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Nose Tackle 6-1, 265 Junior, 2L St. Augustine HS New Orleans, LA

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TFLs 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/6 1/3 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/3 1/2 0/0 1/3 1/4 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

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A two-year veteran in the defensive line who started four games at nose tackle in 2003 ... Appeared in 12 games during the 2003 season ... 2003: Was a regular in the defensive front in 2003 ... Started the Tennessee Tech game and had one tackle ... Logged just one tackle as a starter in the win over Ole Miss ... Credited with four tackles, including two solos, in the Southern Miss contest ... Had three tackles before injuring his ankle in the Arkansas State game ... Missed the UAB contest due to the ankle sprain ... Registered three tackles in the Mississippi State game ... Was credited with three tackles in the Memphis victory over Houston ... Registered five tackles in the Tigers’ road victory over Tulane in the Dome ... Credited with five tackles in the Tigers’ win over East Carolina at the Liberty Bowl ... Registered two tackles and one quarterback hurry in the win over Louisville ... Logged two tackles in the regular season finale against USF ... Was credited with one tackle, one tackle for lost yardage and one quarterback sack in the Tigers’ win over North Texas in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Finished the 2003 season with 29 total tackles, four tackles for lost yardage, two quarterback sacks, two pass breakups and four quarterback hurries ... Lettered as a true freshman in 2002 while playing in 11 games for the Tigers ... Worked as both a defensive end and tackle in 2002 ... Entered fall camp listed as the number two defensive tackle behind Kenyun Glover ... 2002: Lettered as a true freshman after appearing in 11 of the Tigers’ 12 games in 2002 ... Worked as a defensive end behind Mowbray Rowand ... Logged his first career tackle in the Ole Miss game ... Upped his total to two tackles in each of the Southern Mississippi and Tulane games ... Was credited with single tackles in the UAB and Louisville contests before registering three tackles against Cincinnati ... Had a season and career-high four tackles against USF ... Had two tackles in the Tigers’ win over Army and ended the season with three tackles and his first tackle for lost yardage against TCU ... Finished the season with 18 tackles, including 12 solos, and one tackle for lost yardage ...

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Most tackles/Game: 11 vs Southern Miss (‘02) Most solo tackles/Game: 10 vs Cincinnati (‘02) Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 7 vs Southern Miss (‘02) Most Interceptions/Game: 1 vs Mississippi State (‘01) & Houston, Army (‘02) Most Interception Return Yards/Game: 38 vs Houston (‘03) Most Tackles for Loss/Game: 1 vs Mississippi State (‘01) & Houston, USF, TCU (‘02) Most Pass Breakups/Game: 2 vs Ole Miss, Arkansas State & Tulane (‘03) Most Fumble Recoveries/Game: 1 vs East Carolina & USF (‘03)

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VOGEL’S CAREER STATISTICS

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Defense G/S 2001 11/0 2002 12/9 2003 13/13 Totals 36/22

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Prep: Was a high school teammate of the Tigers’ s John Doucette ... Played both offensive and defensive line at St. Augustine High ... Also lettered in track in the throwing events ... Is the son of Cheryl Washington ... Born: 10/19/82.

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Loss Sack 0-0 0-0 4-9 2-4 4-9 2-4

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Tot 18 29 47

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AT 6 18 24

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UT 12 11 23

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WASHINGTON’S STATISTICS

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G/S 11/0 12/4 12/4

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Most tackles/Game: 5 vs East Carolina (‘03) Most solo tackles/Game: 2 vs five times Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 4 vs East Carolina (‘03) Most Tackles For Loss/Game: 1 three times (‘03) Most Quarterback Sacks/Game: 1 vs East Carolina & North Texas (‘03) Most Pass Breakups/Game: 1 vs Tennessee Tech & East Carolina (‘03)

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WASHINGTON’S CAREER STATISTICS

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FR PB Int/Yds 0 1 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

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QB 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

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TT TFLs 1 0/0 1 0/0 4 1/1 3 0/0 injured 3 0/0 3 0/0 4 0/0 5 1/3 2 1/4 0 0/0 2 0/0 1 1/1 1 0/0 2 0/0 2 0/0 1 0/0 1 0/0 3 0/0 4 0/0 2 0/0 2 1/2

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A letterman receiver for the Tigers who has battled through two torn ACLs to return to the field for the 2004 season ... Suffered a tear to his ACL in fall camp of 2003 and missed all of the 2003 season and most of the spring ... 2003: Suffered a torn ACL in fall camp and missed the entire 2003 season ... Spent the fall rehabbing his injured knee and preparing for the spring of 2004 ... Was the second torn ACL of his career as a Tiger ... Another of the

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Wide Receiver 6-0, 184 r-Senior, 1L Athens HS Athens, AL

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Defense 8/30/03 9/6/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/4/03 10/11/03 10/18/03 10/25/03 11/1/03 11/15/03 11/22/03 11/29/03 12/16/03 9/7/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 9/28/02 10/8/02 10/26/02 11/9/02 11/23/02 11/30/02

Tigers’ veteran wide receivers who lettered during the 2002 football season ... Saw his first collegiate action in 2002 ... Appeared in all 12 games ... Enters fall camp as the number two “Z” receiver behind Darren Garcia ... 2002: Made great strides in returning from a knee injury and working himself into the regular rotation among the receivers ... Earned his first varsity letter after appearing in all 12 games of the season ... Worked on the special teams but did not have a pass reception until the UAB game in Birmingham, Ala. ... Caught his first two career passes against the Blazers with a long reception of 39 yards ... Had one pass reception for nine yards in the televised game with Louisville ... Grabbed a sixyard pass against Mississippi State ... Had a 44-yard pass reception in the Houston game ... Had a career-high four catches in the USF contest ... Caught a career long 50yard pass in the Army contest ... Finished the 2002 season with 10 receptions for 166 yards ... Averaged 16.6 yards per reception which led the team ... Suffered an injury to his knee in 2002 winter workouts and missed the entire spring of 2002 ... Had surgery to repair a torn ACL and spent the spring rahabbing his knee ... Is expected to be ready for fall camp after spending the summer in Memphis working to strengthen his knee ... 2001: Sat out the 2001 season while concentrating on his studies ... Was able to practice with the Tigers in the fall of 2001 ... Worked as a member of the offensive scout team and practiced against the number one defense ... Saw extensive duty in spring drills of 2001 and was expected to contribute as a wide receiver this fall ... Had five pass receptions for 52 yards during the spring scrimmages ... Had a touchdown reception in the Blue-Gray Game ... Is expected to be involved in the rotation at receiver this fall ... Lettered for the Tiger track team in the spring of 2001 ... Helped 4x100 relay team set a Conference USA record of 40.19 ... 2000: A highly-touted wide receiver who was redshirted in the fall of 2000 ... Spent the fall learning the Tigers’ passing system ... Worked with the offensive scout team in 2000 ... Spent the fall practicing against the Tigers’ nationally-ranked defense ... Prep: Played wide receiver and cornerback at Athens High School ... Had 37 pass receptions for 714 yards and eight touchdowns in 1999 ... Was named to the AllArea team which is voted on by the prep coaches ... Was selected to the AllCounty and the Alabama All-State team (2nd team) as voted on by the Alabama Sportswriters Association ... Had eight catches for 145 yards and two touchdowns against Austin High School ... Career totals read 60 receptions for 1,010 yards and 14 touchdowns ... Also lettered in track ... Twice set the school record for the 100 meters ... Was timed at 10.58 in the qualifying event for the state 100 meters championships ... Ran a 10.73 in the state finals to place second ... Was recruited by North Carolina State and UAB ...

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WEBB’S STATISTICS No Yds Avg Tds 10 166 16.6 0

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LG 50

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Receiving G 2002 12/2

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Is a cousin of Colorado Rockies rightfielder Jeffrey Hammonds ... Was named to Who’s Who Among American High School Students ... Played for coach Steve Rivers ... Is the son of Marva Webb ... Born: 11/11/81.

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WEBB’S CAREER HIGHS Most Pass Receptions/Game: 4 vs USF (‘02) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 50 vs Army (‘02) Longest Pass Reception: 50 vs Army (‘02)

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LG 0 0 0 0 39 9 6 0 44 7 50 0

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Tds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Yds 0 0 0 0 39 9 6 0 44 18 50 0

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No 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 4 1 0

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Opponent Murray State Ole Miss Southern Miss Tulane UAB Louisville Miss State Cincinnati Houston USF Army TCU

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Receiving Date 8/31/02 9/7/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 9/28/02 10/8/02 10/19/02 10/26 11/2/02 11/9/02 11/23/02 11/30/02

logged tackles against Mississippi State ... Finished the season with four tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup ... Worked at defensive end with Mowbray Rowand ... Came back from a broken hip to participate in spring drills of 2002 ... Worked as a tight end in the spring of 2002 ... Had one reception for nine yards in the Blue-Gray Scrimmage ... Finished the spring with two catches for 18 yards ... 2001: Appeared in two games for the Tigers in the fall of 2001 but sustained a broken hip and missed the remainder of the season ... Received a medical redshirt from the NCAA and repeated his freshman season ... Played tight end last season and was a member of the special teams ... Prep: Lettered as a tight end/defensive end at Columbus High School ... Was a first team Associated Press all-state selection in Mississippi ... Rated among the state of Mississippi’s Top 40 Prospects by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger ... Played tight end on a Columbus team that used a running offense ... Had just six pass receptions during the 2000 season and turned one into a touchdown ... Was credited with 115 tackles and 12 quarterback sacks playing defensive line ... Was invited to play in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic in Mobile, Alabama on June 16, 2001 ... Recruited by Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Southern Mississippi ... Played for coach Roy McCrory at Columbus High ... Son of Vanessa Carter ... Born: 11/6/83.

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WEST’S STATISTICS

UT 1 3 7 11

AT 0 1 2 3

Tot 1 4 9 14

FR 0 1 1 2

Int 0 0 0 0

Loss Sack 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-4 0-0 2-4 0-0

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G/S 2/0 10/0 10/0 22/0

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WEST’S CAREER STATISTICS

Most tackles/Game: 3 vs UAB & Miss State (‘03) Most solo tackles/Game: four times Most Assisted Tackles/Game: 1 vs three times Most Fumble Recoveries/Game: 1 vs Murray State (‘02) & East Carolina (‘03) Most Fumble Return Yards/Game: 34 vs Murray State (‘02) Most Fumble Returns for Touchdown/Game: 1 vs Murray State (‘02)

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Is a two-year letterwinner for the Tiger defense ... Missed the first three games of 2003 with an injury ... Lettered as a redshirt freshman after NCAA granted him a medical redshirt for an injury received during his freshman season ... Played in 10 of the team’s 12 games in 2002 ... 2003: Suffered a turf-toe injury during fall camp and did not see action until the UAB game ... Had his most extended duty of the season against Mississippi State ... Logged three tackles against the Bulldogs ... Registered two tackles in the Tigers’ win over Houston ... Both tackles were for lost yardage ... Had a fumble recovery in the Memphis win over East Carolina ... Played in 10 games in 2003 and ended the year with nine tackles ... Worked as a defensive end and special teams member ... Entered fall camp as the number two end behind Eric Taylor ... 2002: Lettered as a redshirt freshman after receiving a hardship from the NCAA in 2001 ... Injured his knee after two games in 2001 and was granted a hardship by the NCAA ... Appeared in 10 games for Memphis in 2002 and worked as a defensive end and special teams member ... Had one tackle, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in the Murray State game ... Returned his fumble for 34 yards and a touchdown in the Tiger victory ... Was credited with two tackles in the Tulane contest ... Also

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Defensive End 6-4, 252 r-Junior, 2L Columbus HS Columbus, MS

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Defense 2001 2002 2003 Total

Defense 9/27/03 10/4/03 10/11/03 10/18/03 10/25/03 11/1/03 11/15/03 8/31/02 9/21/02 10/19/02

Opponent Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Murray State Tulane Miss State

UT 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 1

AT 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

TT 0 3 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 1

TFLs 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/4 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

QB 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

FR PB Int/Yds 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 1 0 0/0 0 1 0/0 1 0 0/0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

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A three-year letterman who moved into fourth place on the Memphis alltime receptions list with a total of 111 career catches ... Is ranked sixth in career receiving yards with 1,290 over the past three seasons ... Received the Glenn Jones 12th Man Award in the spring of 2004 ... 2003: Caught three passes for 56 yards, in the season opening win over Tennessee Tech ... Grabbed four passes for 56 yards including a key first down catch of 26 yards in the Tigers win over Ole Miss ... Had his streak of 24consecutive games with at least one catch broken in the Southern Miss contest ... Came back against Arkansas State with five receptions for 66 yards and one touchdown in the Memphis victory ... Had his best performance of the season against Mississippi State when he rushed the ball three times for 58 yards and two touchdowns and caught a career-high 10 passes for 102 yards ... His 10 pass receptions moved him into sixth place on the Tiger career catches list with 98 and the 102 yards jumped him into 12th place on the alltime receiving yardage list ... Had three rushes for 13 yards in the Tiger victory over Houston ... Did not have a pass reception against the Cougars ... Caught two passes in the win over Tulane to surpass the 100-catch barrier at the U of M ... Caught three passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns in the win over East Carolina ... Had touchdown catches of 32 and 27 yards ... Also had three rushes for 21 yards ... Led the team in receiving in win over Louisville ... Had three receptions for 55 yards and one touchdown ... Also threw a two-point conversion pass to Danny Wimprine ... Had one catch for 13 yards in the win over Cincinnati and rushed the ball three times for three yards and one touchdown ... Caught a 36yard touchdown pass in the season finale against USF a n d carried the ball five times for 11 yards ... Helped the Tigers to a bowl win with three pass receptions for 34 yards against North Texas in 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Finished the season as the team’s second-leading receiver ... Tallied 37 receptions for 525 yards and five touchdowns ... Averaged 14.2 yards per reception in 2003 ... Also ran the ball 30 times for 128 yards and four scores ... Became a Memphis starter at one of the receiver positions as a true freshman and has retained his spot for the past two seasons ... Lettered in 2002 as the “Y” receiver in the Tigers’ spread offense ... Served as the team’s punt returner in 2002 ... Was the squad’s third-leading receiver in the spring of 2003 with 12 receptions for 181 yards and three touchdowns ...

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Wide Receiver 6-0, 200 Senior, 3L Covington HS Covington, TN

Averaged over 15 yards per catch in the spring scrimmages ... Entered fall camp working with newcomer Chris Kelley at the “Y” slot ... 2002: Lettered for the second-consecutive season as a wide receiver and also handled the Tigers’ punt return duties ... Opened the 2002 season with eight receptions for 73 yards and one touchdown in the Tigers’ victory over Murray State ... Also returned three punts for 55 yards ... Caught three passes for 31 yards in the Ole Miss game and was held to 12 yards on four punt returns ... Had four punt returns for 33 yards against Southern Miss ... Grabbed four passes for 30 yards against UAB and had three catches for 39 yards and his second touchdown in the Louisville contest televised by ESPN... Had six punt returns for 88 yards in the Mississippi State contest, including a seasonlong 32 yard return ... Had four pass receptions for 64 yards in the USF contest, completed his only pass attempt for six yards and a touchdown and returned two punts for 23 yards ... Finished the 2002 season with 40 pass receptions for 343 yards and two touchdowns ... Averaged 8.6 yards per reception in 2002 ... Was third on the team in number of pass receptions with 40 ... Led the Tigers in punt returns with 36 for 301 yards ... Averaged 8.4 yards per punt return ... 2001: Played as a true freshman in the season opener against Mississippi State ... Did not have a reception against the Bulldogs ... Caught his first career pass in the win over UT-Chattanooga and finished the game with four catches for 39 yards ... Had two receptions for 20 yards in the victory over USF ... Had a six receptions for 75 yards and his first career touchdown in the Louisville game ... Led the squad in receptions and yards in the Louisville game ... Scored his first collegiate touchdown against Louisville on a 17-yard pass from freshman Danny Wimprine ... Had four catches for 49 yards in the win over Southern Mississippi ... Grabbed two passes for 69 yards in the Tennessee contest ... Caught two passes for 20 yards in the Army game and closed the season with a career-high seven catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns against Cincinnati ... His 123 yards receiving against Cincinnati ranks as the 20th highest single-game total in school history ... Finished his freshman season with 34 catches for 422 yards and three touchdowns... Prep: Lettered for four years in football at Covington High School ... Was a Commercial Appeal Best of the Preps and state of Tennessee Mr. Football Finalist as a senior ... Was named to the Associated Press Class 4A AllState team in 1999 & 2000 ... Was named to the Associated Press 3A AllState team in 1998 ... Was named to the Tennessee Sportswriter’s All-State Team in 1999 & 2000 ... Broke every offensive record in the 78-year history of Covington High ... In his four year career, he rushed for 3,867 yards, had 1,142 yards receiving, compiled 1,875 yards in returns, totaled 7,260 allpurpose yards, intercepted 18 passes and scored 83 touchdowns ... Led his team to a 13-2 record and a berth in the state 3A championship game in 2000 ... Scored 32 touchdowns as a senior ... Had almost 3,000 yards of total offense in 2000 ... Was ranked 13th in Shelby-Metro in rushing in 2000 with 78 carries for 992 yards ... Scored 15 rushing touchdowns ... Averaged 12.7

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which led the Shelby-Metro area ... Was ranked first in Shelby-Metro in allpurpose yards with 2,254 during the regular season and almost 3,000 with the state playoffs ... Ranked first in Shelby-Metro in scoring with 24 touchdowns and 144 points ... Was eighth in Shelby-Metro in both kickoff returns and in pass interceptions ... Had 14 kickoff returns for 499 yards and two touchdowns ... Registered four pass interceptions for 75 yards in returns ... Led Region 7-3A in punt returns, punt return average and punt return touchdowns as a junior at Covington High School ... Had 302 yards in punt returns in 1999 and averaged 27.5 yards per return ... Scored two punt return touchdowns as a junior ... Was ranked fourth in Shelby-Metro in punt returns and 10th in Shelby-Metro in all-purpose yards ... Rushed for 1,226 yards and had 283 yards receiving, 302 yards in punt returns, 333 yards in kickoff returns for a total of 2,204 all-purpose yards during the 1999 season ... Was named to the first team All Shelby-Metro squad as a specialist in 1999 ... Was ranked fourth in Shelby-Metro in kickoff returns as a sophomore with eight for 221 yards and one touchdown ... Rushed for 1,055 yards on 123 attempts as a sophomore ... Was ranked 21st in Shelby-Metro in interceptions with four during the 1998 season ... Was ranked 13th in all-purpose yards with 1,508 ... Chose Tigers over Ole Miss and Arkansas ... Selected to play in the 2001 Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star Game ... Is the son of Shelia White ... Played for coach Jeff McFerrin, a former Tiger linebacker ... Born: 6/23/ 82.

Yds 56 56 0 66 24 102 0 14 69 55 13 36 34 73 31 14 3 30 39 11 32 14 64 19 13 39 20 75 49 9 -7 25 69 20 123

Avg 18.6 14.0 0.0 13.2 12.0 10.1 0.0 7.0 23.0 18.3 13.0 36.0 11.3 9.1 10.3 7.0 3.0 7.5 13.0 3.6 16.0 4.6 16.0 4.8 4.3 9.3 10.0 12.5 12.3 3.0 -7.0 8.3 34.5 10.0 17.6

Tds 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

LG 21 25 0 27 13 28 0 11 32 29 13 36 20 15 14 7 3 12 20 6 26 10 30 10 7 24 11 18 16 10 0 19 49 11 69

Punt Returns 8/31/02 9/7/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 9/28/02 10/8/02 10/19/02 10/26 11/2/02 11/9/02 11/23/02 11/30/02

Opponent Murray State Ole Miss Southern Miss Tulane UAB Louisville Mississippi State Cincinnati Houston USF Army TCU

No 3 4 4 0 3 3 6 1 4 2 4 2

Yds 55 12 33 0 13 19 81 3 15 23 30 17

Avg 18.3 3.0 8.3 0.0 4.3 6.0 13.5 3.0 3.8 10.3 7.5 8.5

Tds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LG 29 12 17 0 11 9 32 3 10 22 11 13

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Defensive Back 6-0, 208 r-Sophomore, 1L Lake Worth HS Boynton Beach, FL

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Most Pass Receptions/Game: 10 vs Miss State (‘03) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 123 vs Cincinnati (‘01) Most Touchdown Receptions/Game: 2 vs Cincinnati (‘01) Longest Pass Reception/Game: 69 vs Cincinnati (‘01) Most Kickoff Returns/Game: 3 vs Louisville (‘01) Most Kickoff Return Yards/Game: 40 vs Louisville (‘01) Longest Kickoff Return/Game: 21 vs Louisville (‘01) Most Punt Returns/Game: 6 vs Miss State (‘02) Most Punt Return Yards/Game: 81 vs Miss State (‘02) Longest Punt Return/Game: 32 vs Miss State (‘02)

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CAREER

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WHITE'S

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LG 69 30 36 69 LG 0 32 32 LG 21 7 21

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Avg 12.4 8.6 14.2 11.6 Avg 0.0 8.4 8.4 Avg 13.0 7.0 12.1

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STATISTICS

Yds 422 343 525 1290 Yds 0 301 301 Yds 78 7 85

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No 34 40 37 111 No 0 36 36 No 6 1 7

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Receiving G 2001 11/3 2002 12/8 2003 13/7 Totals 36/18 Punt Return G 2001 11/3 2002 12/8 Totals 23/11 Kick Return G 2001 11/3 2002 12/8 Totals 23/11

Receiving Year 8/30/03 9/6/03 9/13/03 9/27/03 10/4/03 10/11/03 10/18/03 10/25/03 11/1/03 11/15/03 11/22/03 11/29/03 12/16/03 8/31/02 9/7/02 9/14/02 9/21/02 9/28/02 10/8/02 10/19/02 10/26 11/2/02 11/9/02 11/23/02 11/30/02 9/8/01 9/23/01 9/29/01 10/6/01 10/13/01 10/20/01 10/27/01 11/10/01 11/17/01 11/24/01

Earned his first letter as a Tiger after appearing in six games for the U of M in 2003 ... Enters fall of 2004 as a cat safety working with starter O.C. Collins ... 2003: Saw his first action as a Tiger in 2003 and spent the season working as a member of the Tiger special teams ... Played in six games during the season and worked as a member of the Tiger kick cover and return units ... Also spent time working as a safety in practice ... Was a

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Tailback 5-10, 217 Junior, 2L Wynne HS Wynne, AR

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Most tackles/Game: 1 vs Southern Miss (‘03) Most assisted tackles/Game: 1 vs Southern Miss (‘03)

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WHITELY’S CAREER STATISTICS

DEANGELOWILLIAMS

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WHITELY’S STATISTICS

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redshirt freshman in the defensive secondary who was very impressive in spring drills ... Will enter fall camp as the starter at strong safety ... 2002: Was one of several young defensive backs who were redshirted during the 2002 season ... Spent the fall working at field corner with Henry Washington and Anthony Harden ... Served as a member of the defensive scout team ... Practiced against the number one offense throughout the fall of 2002 ... Prep: Was a four-year letterwinner at Lake Worth High School ... Played in just two games as a senior because of a broken leg ... Was named first team All-Conference as a defensive back despite missing most of the season with broken leg ... Served as team captain in 2001 ... Had 90 yards on 18 carries in the season opener against Olympic Heights ... Scored a touchdown in 2000 season against Vero Beach High ... Played receiver as a sophomore and scored against Boca Raton High ... Has been timed at 4.35 in the 40-yard dash ... Has run a 10.6 100 meters and twice qualified for the Florida state track meet ... Lettered as a tailback, receiver, cornerback and kick returner during his career ... Took first-place award in state drama competition for his singing and has released his own Hip-Hop and R&B CD ... Was also recruited by Missouri ... Is the son of Iona Whitely ... Born: 11/ 30/82.

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The Players

Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year in 2003 ... National leader in all-purpose yardage and fifth in rushing in 2003 ... Record-setting tailback who lettered for the second-consecutive season for the Tigers ... Set the Memphis single-season rushing mark in 2003 with over 1,400 yards rushing despite missing the final two and a half games of the season ... Returns as the starter at tailback slot ... 2003: Named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year in 2003 ... Was named to the 2003 All-Conference USA Team (1st team) as a tailback ... Received the University of Memphis Offensive Player of the Year Award for 2003 ... A candidate for the Doak Walker Award in 2003 ... Named to the CoSIDA All-District Academic AllAmerica Team (first team) in 2003 ... Received the New Orleans Bowl Scholar Athlete Award for 2003 ... Was the Tiger starter at tailback in 2003 ... Opened the season with 61 yards rushing and one touchdown in the win over Tennessee Tech ... Also added 135 yards receiving and two touchdowns in the Tennessee Tech victory ... His 135 yards receiving ranked as the highest total ever for a Memphis running back in a single game ... Had a season and career-long 80-yard reception in the TTU contest ... His 80yard reception ranked as the ninth-longest in school history at the time ... Broke the 100-yard barrier rushing the following week in the Tigers’ win over Ole Miss ... Rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns and had 31 yards receiving and a third touchdown ... Called by ESPN2 analyst Chris Speilman: ...”an Emmitt Smith (Dallas Cowboy and Phoenix Cardinals running back) look-alike” ... Gained over 100 yards the following week against Southern Miss when he tallied 158 yards ... Returned to the Liberty Bowl and gained 108 yards in the win over Arkansas State ... Marked just the second time in Memphis football history that a Tiger running back had rushed for over 100 yards in threeconsecutive games ... Tied the Memphis record for most consecutive 100-yard rushing performances with 107 yards against UAB ... Averaged a season-high 7.1 yards per carry in the UAB game ... His 15 carries for 107 yards gave Williams his fourth-straight 100-yard performance of 2003 ... Had a school record fifth-consecutive game with over 100 yards rushing when he totaled 119 yards rushing against Mississippi State

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average yards per carry ... Finished the season ranked 35th in the nation in kickoff returns and 90th in all-purpose yards ... 2002: Came to the Tigers as one of the most highly touted signees in Memphis football history ... Lettered as a true freshman ... One of the more impressive freshmen on the Memphis roster in 2002 ... Opened his collegiate career with 12 rushes for 129 yards and one touchdown in the Tigers’ win over Murray State ... His 129 yards were the second-most by a true freshman in Memphis history ... Tallied 105 yards rushing against Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg ... Logged a 55-yard run against the Golden Eagles ... Gained 166 yards and one touchdown in the Tigers’ win over Tulane ... Had an 86-yard run against Tulane for his lone touchdown ... Was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week for his work against Tulane ... Was ranked fourth in the nation in average yards per carry (9.3) after the fourth game of the season ... Suffered a knee sprain in the Louisville game and missed the Mississippi State contest ... Gained 110 yards on 10 carries in the win over Army and scored two touchdowns ... Had a 59-yard run against Army ... Was ranked second in the nation in average yards per carry after the 11th game of the season ... Finished the 2002 season tied for fifth in the nation in average yards per carry at 6.64 yards per rush ... Also worked as one of the Tigers’ kick returners ... Led the squad in kickoff return average with a mark of 23.3 yards per return ... Averaged over 23.0 yards per return in six of the 10 games he played ... Had a season high six returns for 152 yards against Cincinnati ... His six returns tied for the second-highest single-game total in Memphis history and his 152 yards tied for the fifth most in Memphis annals ... Was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team and The Sporting News Conference USA All-Freshman Team ... Ended the 2002 campaign as the team’s leading rusher with 684 yards on 103 carries ... Scored five rushing touchdowns during his freshman season ... Was ranked sixth in Conference USA in rushing averaging 68.4 yards per game ... Ranked eighth in the conference in allpurpose yards with an average of 115.5 per outing ... Was rated seventh in the conference in kickoff returns with an average of 23.3 yards per return ... Prep: Was considered the top back in the state of Arkansas in 2001 ... Was rated as the number 25 running back prospect in the nation by SuperPrep Magazine ... Was named to SuperPrep Football Magazine’s All-America and All-Region Team ... Was rated as the number two overall prospect in Arkansas by SuperPrep ... Was named the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 2001 Offensive Player of the Year ... Named to the Associated Press Arkansas Super Team in 2001 ... Rushed for a single season record 2,204 yards and 34 touchdowns at Wynne High ... Averaged 10.4 yards per carry as a senior ... Led Wynne High to the state 4A championship ... Had 939 yards rushing in four playoff games, including 26 carries for 302 yards and six touchdowns against Greenwood High ... Rushed for 194 yards on 24 attempts in the state championship game against Stuttgart ... Scored two rushing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown and one return touchdown in state championship game ... Gained 1,044 yards rushing as a

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Most Rushes/Game: 29 vs East Carolina (‘03) Most Rush Yds/Game: 195 vs Tulane (‘03) Longest Run: 86 vs Tulane (‘02) Most Rushing Touchdowns/Game: 2 vs Army (‘02) & Ole Miss, Houston, Tulane (‘03) Most Pass Receptions/Game: 5 vs UAB (‘03) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 135 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) * Most Toundown Receptions/Game: 2 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) Longest Pass Reception/Game:80 vs Tennessee Tech (‘03) Most Kickoff Returns/Game: 6 vs Cincinnati (‘02) Most Kickoff Return Yards/Game: 152 vs Cincinnati (‘02) Longest Kickoff Return/Game: 48 vs Tulane (‘02) Most All-Purpose Yards/Game: 305 vs Tulane (‘03) * most receiving yards by a back in school history

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Rushing G 2002 10/1 2003 11/11 Total 21/12 Kick Return G 2002 10/1 2003 11/11 Total 21/12 Receiving G 2002 10/1 2003 11/11 Total 21/12

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junior and scored 14 touchdowns ... Was named to the Arkansas All-State team in 2000 ... Missed most of his sophomore season with a broken bone in his foot ... Holds the Wynne High record for most yards in a single season ... Holds the state 4A record in the 100 meters with an electronically time 10.81 ... Helped Wynne High to a second-place finish in the 2001 state track championships ... Was second in the 100 meters with a time of 10.93 ... Won the 200 meters with a time of 22.57 ... Bench presses over 300 pounds ... Had a 3.62 GPA at Wynne High ... Was also recruited by Ole Miss, Arkansas and Iowa before deciding on Memphis ... Is the son of Odell and Sandra Hill ... Played for coach Donald Campbell at Wynne High ... Born: 4/25/83.

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Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas Murray State Ole Miss Southern Miss Tulane UAB Louisville Mississippi State Cincinnati Houston USF Army TCU Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas Murray State Ole Miss Southern Miss Tulane UAB Louisville Mississippi State Cincinnati Houston USF Army TCU Opponent Tennessee Tech Ole Miss Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB Miss State Houston Tulane East Carolina Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas Murray State Ole Miss Southern Miss Tulane UAB Louisville Mississippi State Cincinnati Houston USF Army TCU Opponent Tennessee Tech

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Yds 61 135 158 108 107 119 120 195 137 154 136 injured injured 129 1 105 166 25 20 injured 7 58 injured 110 63 Yds 0 73 15 24 0 43 0 69 0 0 75 injured injured 27 9 0 48 41 42 injured 152 55 injured 0 46 Yds 135 31 24 20 27 40 36 41 10 25 -5 injured injured 0 0 0 0 0 16 injured -2 5 injured 0 32 Rush 135

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Returns in 2004 for his fourth season as the starting quarterback at the University of Memphis ... Has broken virtually every Memphis passing and total offense record during the previous three seasons ... Enters the 2004 season ranked 7th in Conference USA history in most total offensive plays with 1293 ... Is 7th in conference history in touchdowns responsible for with 68 ... Is7th in career pass attempts (1071) and in career completions (583) ... Is 7th in career touchdown passes with 59 ... A three-year letterwinner for the Tigers, who holds virtually every Memphis passing and total offense record ... Became first player in school history to throw for more than 7,000 yards in a career ... Received the Glenn Jones 12th Man Award in the spring of 2004 ... 2003: The Tiger starter at quarterback in 2003 ... Led the team to a 9-4 record in 2003 ... Opened the season throwing for 266 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Tennessee Tech ... Set several Memphis records against the Golden Eagles including most pass completions (341) in a career and most passing yards in a career (4,311) ... Set another mark, which would be short lived, when he passed for 355 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers’ win over Ole Miss ... His 355 yards tied the Memphis record for most passing yards in a game ... Was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week for his play against Ole Miss ... Had 182 yards in the air against Southern Miss and threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Arkansas State ... Tied his own record for most pass completions in a game when he hit 32-of-42 pass attempts in the UAB game ... Had 238 yards and one touchdown against UAB ...

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Completed a school-record 32-of-60 attempts for a school-record 398 yards and one touchdown against Mississippi State ... Completions, attempts and yardage were all records as was his 383 yards of total offense in a single game ... Had a near perfect game in the Tigers’ 45-14 win over Houston ... Connected on 13-of-25 pass attempts for 228 yards and three touchdowns ... Had touchdown passes of nine, 55 and 36 yards in the Tiger victory ... Rushed the ball three times for 10 yards ... With his 228 yards passing, became the first Tiger quarterback to surpass the 6,000-yard mark in career passing ... Completed 16-of-30 pass attempts for 176 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers’ road victory over Tulane ... Threw touchdown passes to Maurice Avery and Tavarious Davis in leading Memphis to its second-consecutive road win ... Had another outstanding performance in win over East Carolina ... Completed 17-of31 pass attempts for 268 yards and four touchdowns ... Marked the fourth time in his career that he had thrown four or more touchdowns in a single game ... Was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week for his play against East Carolina ... Completed 17-of29 pass attempts for 201 yards and one touchdown in the win over Louisville ... Also ran for one score against the Cardinals ... Continued a streak of 115 pass attempts without an interception ... Was held under 100 yards passing in the Cincinnati game and threw three interceptions ... Completed 25-of-51 pass attempts for 271 yards and two touchdowns in regular season finale against USF ... Became the first player in school history to pass for more than 7,000 yards in a career ... Named the MVP of the 2003 New Orleans Bowl ... Completed 17-of-23 pass attempts for a New Orleans Bowl-record 254 yards and one touchdown and ran for another touchdown ... Completed the longest pass in New Orleans Bowl history when he connected with Darren Garcia for 63 yards ... Also threw a 50 yard pass to Garcia later in game ... Completed the 2003 season connecting on 246-of-440 pass attempts for 3,174 yards and 22 touchdowns ... His 246 completions set a school record as did his 440 attempts and his 3,174 yards ... Became the first Memphis quarterback to pass for more than 3,000 yards in a single season ... 2002: Was the Tiger starter for all 12 games of the 2002 season ... Entered his

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Did not start the Tennessee game but came in for Neil Suber and completed 12-of-21 attempts for 186 yards and two touchdowns ... Had touchdown tosses to Travis Anglin and Aaron Meadows ... Returned to his starting role in the Army game and led the team to a 42-10 victory ... Threw a school-record tying four touchdown passes against Army ... Set a school record for touchdowns accounted for with four touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown ... Connected on 12-of-21 passes for 203 yards and four scores ... Closed out the 2001 season completing 16-of-33 pass attempts for 295 yards and three touchdowns against Cincinnati ... His 295 yards rank as the fifth-highest single game passing performance in Memphis history ... His 1,329 yards passing as a freshman are the most ever by a freshman quarterback at Memphis and his 14 touchdown passes are the most by a freshman and the second-highest total in school history ... Was one of just two freshman quarterbacks to be nominated for All-Freshman in Conference USA ... Saw extended duty during spring practice ... Threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Darren Garcia in the first spring scrimmage ... Finished the spring completing 14 of 24 pass attempts for 225 yards and five touchdowns ... Ran for one score and threw a touchdown pass in the Blue-Gray Game ... Threw three touchdown passes in the final scrimmage of the spring ... 2000: Was redshirted during the fall of 2000 ... Worked with the offensive scout team for part of the fall but had to become involved in the varsity offense due to injuries to Travis Anglin and Neil Suber ... Became the backup quarterback for Scott Scherer throughout the second half of the 2000 season ... Traveled with the team to every game in 2000 ... Was never pressed into service in a game, but gained invaluable experience due to his extended repetitions in practice ... Demonstrated an ability to run and throw but was even more impressive in showing leadership skills among the freshmen players ... Prep: A threeyear starter at John T. Curtis High School in New Orleans ... Led John T. Curtis to back-to-back Louisiana state championships in football ... Over his four year career, Curtis had an overall record of 53-2 ... Led team to the 1999 state title ... Rushed for 567 yards and 11 touchdowns in 1999 and passed for 500 yards and four scores ... Was named to the New Orleans Times Picayune Top Prospect List for 1999 ... Was listed among Dandy Don’s Top Prospects in Louisiana ... As a junior, led his team to the state title ... Rushed for over 900 yards as a junior ... Scored on a 25-yard run and a one-yard run against Hannan High and threw a 27-yard touchdown pass in the 1998 playoffs ... Was the starter as a sophomore and was part-time starter as a freshman ... Was considered a top selection in this year’s annual major league baseball draft as a pitcher ... Was 9-2 as a pitcher as a junior ... Has been clocked at 89 miles per hour with his fastball ... Played for coach John Curtis ... Is the son of Ronnie and Barbara Wimprine ... Born: 8/6/81.

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name in the Tiger football record book 50 times during the last 17 games ... Set 13 passing and total offense records during the 2002 season ... Is now the Tigers’ all-time record holder for career touchdown passes with 37 ... Set the Memphis record for most pass attempts and completions in a game by going 32-of-53 in a game against USF in 2002 ... Set a record for season attempts and completions by going 235-of-435 during 2002 ... Set the mark for most passing yards in a season with 2,820 in 2002 and for most touchdown passes in a season with 23 ... (see box for all of Wimprine’s records) ... Opened the 2002 season with 245 yards and five touchdown passes in win over Murray State ... His five touchdown passes set a Memphis singlegame record ... Threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns in the Ole Miss game ... Had 259 yards passing in the UAB contest and added 261 yards against Louisville and 288 yards in the Mississippi State contest ... Had a season high 342 yards and two touchdowns in the Houston game and came back with 314 yards and two scores in the USF game ... Finished the 2002 season completing 235-of-435 pass attempts for 2,820 yards and 23 touchdowns all of which were Memphis records ... Had a season long pass of 72-yards to Antoine Harden in the Southern Mississippi game ... Had two 50-yard touchdown passes in the Ole Miss game ... Completed six passes of 50 yards or more in 2002 ... Set the Tiger record for most total offense plays in a game with 66 against USF ... Set the team record for the most plays in a season with 533 and for the most total offense yards in a season with 2860 ... Added a record for the most touchdowns responsible for in a single game with five against Murray State ... Finished the 2002 season ranked second in Conference USA in passing yards per game (235.0) ... Was ranked third in the conference in total offense and sixth in passing efficiency ... Was second in the conference in touchdown passes with 23 ... Entered the 2002 season tied for 29th place nationally in career touchdown passes by active players ... Led the Tiger offense in the spring of 2002 and continued to develop in the Tigers’ spread offense ... Threw for over 900 yards and seven touchdowns in spring scrimmages and did not have an interception until the Blue-Gray Scrimmage ... Connected on 16of-22 pass attempts for 252 yards and two touchdowns in first major scrimmage of the spring ... Hit on 31-of-38 attempts for 243 yards and one score in second scrimmage and ran for a five-yard touchdown ... Hit 20-of-28 pass attempts for 252 yards and three touchdowns in the Blue-Gray Scrimmage ... Will return to his starting quarterback slot this fall ... 2001: A redshirt freshman who became the Memphis starter by the Houston game and remained there throughout most of the season ... Played in the season opener against Mississippi State and completed one-of-three pass attempts before being knocked out of the game with a concussion ... Entered the Louisville game after starter Travis Anglin was injured and completed 11of-24 pass attempts for 100 yards and two touchdowns ... Led Memphis to win over Southern Mississippi as a replacement for again-injured Travis Anglin ... Hit on 13-of-27 attempts for 102 yards against USM ... Became the starter for the Houston game ... Directed Memphis to a road win over Houston, 52-33 ... Threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns in Houston game and ran for 85 yards and one additional score ... Completed 16-of-27 passes for 159 yards and one touchdown against East Carolina ... Was seven-of-19 against UAB for 65 yards but threw two pass interceptions ...

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Most Pass Attempts/Game: 60 vs Miss State (‘03) Most Completions/Game: 32 vs USF (‘02) & UAB, Miss State (‘03) Highest Completion Percentage/Game: .762 vs UAB (‘03) Most Pass Yds/Game: 398 vs Miss State (‘03) Most Touchdown Passes/Game: 5 vs Murray State (‘02) Longest Completion: 92 vs Ole Miss (‘03) Most Pass Receptions/Game: 1 vs Louisville (‘01) & USF (‘02) & Ole Miss, East Carolina (‘03) Most Yards Receiving/Game: 34 vs Ole Miss (‘03) Most Rushes/Game: 16 vs Louisville (‘02) Most Rush Yds/Game: 85 vs Houston (‘01) Longest Run: 35 vs Houston (‘01) Most Rushing Touchdowns/Game: 1 vs nine opponents Most Total Offense Plays/Game: 66 vs USF (‘02) Most Total Offense/Game: 383 vs Miss State (‘03) Most Touchdowns Responsible For/Game: 5 vs Army (‘01) & Murray State (‘02)

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CATEGORY 2002 PASSING POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR TOTAL OFFENSE PASSING EFFECIENCY

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Att 21 32 35 35 42 60 25 30 31 29 26 51 23 32 38 15 24 39 44 48 27

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NAVIN AUSLEY

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Wide Receiver 6-0, 174 r-Junior Gallatin HS Southaven, MS

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A walk-on candidate for one of the Tiger receiver slots in the fall of 2004 ... Spent the spring of 2004 working as an “H” receiver with Maurice Avery and Darron White ... 2003: Came to the Tigers in the spring of 2003 ... Worked as a receiver in the fall of 2003 with the offensive scout team ... Worked with the Tiger special teams in spring drills ...Did not appear in a game for Memphis in the fall of 2003 ... Work on the offensive scout team against the number one defensive unit ... Used the fall under coach Clay Helton to learn the Memphis offensive scheme ... Prep: Was a football letterwinner at Gallatin High School in middle Tennessee ... Is the son of Dempsey Ausley ... Born: 3/4/82.

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QUARTERBACK DANNY WIMPRINE SET SEVERAL MEMPHIS FRESHMAN FOOTBALL RECORDS DURING THE 2001 SEASON. HIS 1,329 YARDS SET A NEW FRESHMAN RECORD AS DID HIS 102 COMPLETIONS AND 14 TOUCHDOWNS. HIS FOUR TOUCHDOWN PASSES AGAINST A RMY TIED THE TIGER RECORD FOR MOST IN A GAME AND SET A NEW FRESHMAN RECORD, AS DID HIS FIVE TOUCHDOWNS ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE A RMY VICTORY.

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WIMPRINE SETS FROSH MARKS

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CAREER: Pass Attempts/Career: Pass Completions/Career: Passing Yards/Career: TD Passes/Career: Completion Percent/Career: 200 Yd Passing Gms/Career: 300 Yd Passing Gms/Career: TD Responsible For/Career

Enters the fall as a reserve at cornerback ... 2003: Came to the Tigers in the fall of 2003 ... Worked with the Tiger defensive scout team during fall and spring drills ... Is still continuing to learn the Tiger defensive system ... 2002: Attended the University of Memphis but did not walk-on until the spring of 2003 ... Prep: Was a football letterwinner at Paul Dunbar High School in Lexington ... Played receiver and defensive back at PDHS... Also lettered in track ... Ran on two state championship track teams ... Had over 400 yards receiving as a senior ... Registered over 1,200 receiving yards in his career ... Holds the school record for tackles in a game with 11, interceptions in a game with two and catches in a game with 14 ... Is the son of Tony and Samanatha Anderson ... Played for coach Tony Blackman... Born: 11/ 13/85.

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No. 440 435 Pass Completions/Season 246 235 Passing Yards/Season: 3,174 2,820 1,329 Pass Comp Percent/Season: 55.9 54.0 52.0 TD Passes/Season: 23 22 14 TD Responsible For/Season: 26

Defensive Back 5-9, 165 r-Freshman, SQ Paul Dunbar HS Lexington, KY

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SEASON: Pass Attempts/Season

JERMAINE A NDERSON

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Opponent vs Miss State vs USF vs USF vs Miss State vs USF vs UAB vs USF vs Miss State vs Miss State vs Ole Miss vs Houston vs Murray St. vs East Carolina vs Army vs Louisville vs Miss State vs Army

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MEMPHIS QUARTERBACK DANNY WIMPRINE HAS STARTED JUST 30 GAMES IN HIS CAREER BUT HAS ALREADY LAID CLAIM TO MOST OF THE U OF M PASSING AND TOTAL OFFENSE RECORDS

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Deep Snapper 6-0, 250 r-Freshman Rosemark Academy Atoka, TN

Enters the fall as a reserve at the deep snapper position ... Came to the Tigers in the fall of 2003 ... Worked as one of the backups at the deep snapper slot last fall ... Suffered a knee injury in winter workouts and had surgery ... Missed the spring while rehabilitating his knee ... 2003: Attended the University of Memphis in the fall of 2003 and walked-on with the football team ... Spent the fall working as a deep snapper with Rusty Clayton and Jared Bidne ... Did not appear in a game for the Tigers in the fall of 2003 ... Missed the spring of 2004 with knee injury ... Should be ready for fall camp ... Prep: Was a football and baseball letterwinner at Tipton-Rosemark Academy ... Played offensive and defensive line for Rosemark Academy ... Was credited with 56 tackles, five fumble recoveries and 11 sacks as a senior ... Totaled 267 career tackles, 21 fumble recoveries and 43 sacks ... Is the son of Phyllis Friend ... Played for coach Jeff McFerran at TiptonRosemark Academy ... Born: 2/12/85.

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Enters the fall as a reserve at wide receiver ... Came to the Tigers in the spring of 2003 ... Transferred to the University of Memphis from Lambuth College in Jackson, Tenn... Returns to the “H” receiver slot for the fall of 2004 ... 2003: Spent the fall of 2003 working with the Tiger receiver corps ... Worked with Maurice Avery and Darron White at the “H” receiver slot ... Did not appear in a game for the Tigers in 2003 ... Worked with the Tiger offensive scout team in 2003 spring drills ... Is still continuing to learn the Tiger offensive system ... 2002: Attended Lambuth College in the fall of 2002 and transferred to Memphis in the spring of 2003 ... Prep: Was a football letterwinner at Covington High School ... Played wide receiver and worked as a deep snapper at CHS ...Played for coach Jeff McFerrin at Covington High ... Son of David and Melinda Byram ... Born: 10/15/82.

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Wide Receiver 5-9, 178 r-Junior Covington HS Covington, TN

TREY FRIEND

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Defensive Back 5-11, 183 r-Junior St. Patrick HS Chicago, IL

Was a walk-on candidate for one of the cat safety positions in the spring of 2004 ... Suffered a torn ACL in the final week of spring drills and will be doubtful for the fall of 2004 ... 2003: Became a walk-on candidate with the Memphis football team in the fall of 2003 ... Did not participate in a game for the Tigers in the fall of 2003 ... Worked hard in practice each day ... 2002: Came to the University in the spring of 2002 ... Worked as a member of the support staff for one year before trying out for the football team ... 2000: Attended Harper College in the fall of 2000 and transferred to Wright College in Illinois in the spring of 2001 ... Attended Wright College for one year before coming to Memphis in the spring of 2002 ... Prep: Was a football letterwinner at St. Patrick High School in Chicago, IL, for four years and lettered one season in track ... Played middle linebacker at St. Patrick High ... Was coached by Kevin Seibel at St. Patrick’s ... Is the son of Nooral Amin and Saisuda Khowaja... ... Born: 6/29/82.

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Enters the fall as a reserve at the free safety position ... Came to the Tigers in the fall of 2003 ... Spent part of the fall rehabilitating his ankle before he could begin practicing with his teammates ... Worked with the Tiger defensive scout team in fall drills ... Is still continuing to learn the Tiger defensive system ... 2003: Became a walk-on candidate with the Memphis football team in the fall of 2003 ... Did not participate in a game for the Tigers in the fall of 2003 ... Worked on rehabilitating his ankle in the fall of 2003 ... Spent part of the fall as a receiver before switching to defense ... Prep: Was a football letterwinner at Franklin High School ... Played wide receiver and defensive back at Franklin HS and also lettered in track ... Helped his team to a 12-2 record in 2002 ... Led the state of Tennessee in pass interceptions for the first three weeks of the 2002 season ... Played for coach Tim Johnson at Franklin High School ... Is the son of Ted and Peggy Crawford ... Born: 2/3/85.

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Defensive Back 6-3, 208 r-Freshman Franklin HS Franklin, TN

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Offensive Guard 6-2, 310 r-Sophomore Central HS Memphis, TN

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Came to the University of Memphis in the fall of 2003 as a walk-on candidate in the offensive line ... Spent the spring of 2004 working at left guard with Andrew Handy, Kenyun Glover and Andy Smith ...2003: Was a member of the 2003 squad but did not appear in a game for Memphis ... Worked at offensive guard and was a member of the offensive scout team that worked against the number one defense in the fall ... Was on the sidelines for Memphis’ bowl gamewith North Texas ... Prep: Was a football letterwinner at Central High School in Memphis, TN ... Played for coach Al Cates at Central HS ... Is the son of Eddie and Carolyn Strickland ... Born: 10/24/83.

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Was a walk-on candidate for the kicker position in the spring of 2004 and returns for the 2004 campaign ... Spent the spring of 2004 as a backup kicker while Stephen Gostkowski was with the Tiger baseball team ... 2003: Was a member of the 2003 squad but did not appear in a game for Memphis in the fall of 2002 ... Spent the fall as a member of the Tiger special teams and worked with kickers Stephen Gostkowski and Patrick Byrne in the fall of 2003 ... 2002: Was a member of the 2002 squad but did not appear in a game for Memphis in the fall of 2002 ... Spent the fall as a member of the Tiger special teams ... 2001: Joined the squad in September of 2001 but did not appear in a game for the Tigers that season ... Worked with the special teams throughout the fall ... Went through winter conditioning and spring practice ... Kicked for the Blue squad in the Blue-Gray Scrimmage ... Made three-of-four PAT attempts in the Blue-Gray Scrimmage ... Prep: Was a football letterwinner at Columbia Central High School in Columbia, TN ... Born: 2/4/83.

An honor student at Memphis who had a 4.0 GPA in 2003 ... Enters the fall as a reserve at a wide receiver position ... Came to the Tigers in the fall of 2003 as a walk-on candidate at receiver ... 2003: An honor student at the U of M ... Named to the Tiger Academic 30 ... Worked with the Tiger offensive scout team in fall practice while working on his pass routes ... Is still continuing to learn the Tiger offensive system ...Played a role at the “H” receiver slot with Maurice Avery and Darron White... Prep: Was a football and track letterwinner at Jackson Central Merry High School ... Played wide receiver and helped his team to a 12-1 record as a senior ... Was a second team all-region selection in football in 2002 ... Was named as the All-Region 7-5A punt returner in 2001 ... Received honorable mention AllWest Tennessee and All-State honors in 2002 ... Was president of the student council and a member of the Mayor’s Youth Council ... Graduated with honors from JMC ranked 36 out of 340 seniors ... Named Mr. Jackson Central Merry in 2002 and received the Emerging Leaders Scholarship ... Played for coach Jim Hardegree at JCM ... Is the son of Phillip and Mary Stewart ... Born: 1/25/85.

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J OHN P ATTERSON

Wide Receiver 5-5, 158 r-Freshman Central-Merry HS Jackson, TN

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Enters the fall as a reserve at a wide receiver position ... Came to the Tigers in the spring of 2003 ... Worked with the Tiger offensive scout team in spring drills ... Is still continuing to learn the Tiger offensive system ... 2003: Was a candidate at receiver in the fall of 2003 but did not participate in a game for the Tigers ... Worked as a “X” receiver in the spring of 2004 and is expected to work with Ryan Scott and Tavares Gideon at the “X” this fall ... ... 2002: Attended the University of Memphis but did not walk-on until the spring of 2003 ... Prep: Was a football letterwinner at Whitehaven High School ... Played wide receiver and defensive back at Whitehaven ... Was named to Who’s Who Among American High School Students ... Is the son of Henry and Betty Myers ... Played for coach Vincent Hunter at Whitehaven High ... Born: 7/1/82.

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Wide Receiver 6-0, 162 WHITE’S CAREER FIELD GOALS r-Senior Whitehaven HS Memphis, TN

Kicker 6-3, 175 r-Junior Central HS Columbia, TN

B RANDON STEWART

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Appeal’s Best of the Preps in track in 2003 ... Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team offense ... Led Region 8-4A in rushing in 2002 with 1,328 yards ... Also led region in average rushing yards per game at 102.2, average yards per carry at 8.6, in touchdowns with 15 and in total carries with 154 ... Was ranked third in the region in kickoff returns and third in total offense in 2002 ... Was ranked 16th in allpurpose yards in Shelby-Metro in 2002 with 1,705 ... His average of 131.5 yards per game led Region 4-A ... Was ranked 10th in scoring in the region in 2002 with 116 points ... Named to the All-Shelby Metro Team (2nd) in 2002 ... Named to the All-Region 8-4A first team in 2002 ... Helped his Melrose High team to a third place ranking in the state in 2002 with a 12-1 record ... Was named second team All-Tennessee in 2002 ... Had two-year (‘02-’03) rushing totals of 313 carries for 2,490 yards and 36 touchdowns ... Was a standout performer in track for Melrose High ... Led Melrose to victory in the 2003 TSSAA class 3-A state track meet ... Placed sixth in the decathlon with 5,711 points ... Placed second in the 300 meter hurdles in the state meet with a time of 38.33 seconds ... Was fourth in the 110 high hurdles with a time of 14.76 seconds ... Was a member of the 1,600 meter relay team that won the state title ... Was named to the Class AAA All-Metro track team in 2003.

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Brandon Douglas NT, 6-3, 275, Fr. Brownsville, TN (Haywood County HS) Lettered for three years at Haywood County High School as both an offensive and defensive lineman ... Was a first team all-state selection in 2003 ... Named first team All-West Tennessee in 2003 ... Was also a first team All-Region selection and was selected to play in the TennesseeKentucky All-Star game ... Graded over 75 percent as an offensive lineman ... Was credited with 47 solo tackles and 38 assisted stops in 2003 ... Was also a basketball letterman at Haywood County High.

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Joseph Doss RB, 5-9, 190, Fr. Memphis, TN (Melrose HS) Was rated as the top running back in Memphis in 2003 ... Rushed for 1,162 yards and 21 touchdowns during the 2003 season ... Had 14 pass receptions for 215 yards in 2003 ... Rushed for four touchdowns in the Golden Wildcats’ win over Craigmont High in 2003 ... Had touchdown runs of 5, 2 and 6 yards, and caught a 60-yard pass ... Rushed for 387 yards and scored seven touchdowns in Melrose’s four playoffs games in 2003 ... Finished the 2003 season with 128 points scored ... Named to the Tennessee Football Coaches Association 4A All-State Team in 2003 ... Ranked as the number 10 all-purpose back in the nation by Rivals.com ... Rated as the number five player in the state of Tennessee by Rivals.com for 2003 ... Received a three star rating from Alliancesports.com in 2003 ... Winner of WHBQ AM 56 Golden Boot Award during the 2003 season ... Named to the preseason All-Tennessee Team in 2003 ... Selected to the preseason AllRegion 4-A team in 2003 ... Also lettered in track at Melrose High ... Selected to The Commercial

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Philip Beliles OT, 6-4, 265, Fr. Memphis, TN (CBHS) Was a two year letterwinner at CBHS in Memphis ... Named to The Commercial Appeal’s 2003 Best of the Preps (Private School Division) ... Was named to the 2003 Super 7 Team (first team) ... Was also named to the All Shelby-Metro first team and the Division 2 All-State team ... Was selected to play in the AXA Liberty Bowl High School AllStar Game in 2003 ... Has been picked to play in the East West Shrine All-Star Classic.

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Carlton Baker LB, 6-2, 232, Jr., Belle Glade, FL (Hutchinson JC) (see page 54 of Player Section for biography)

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2003 Signees

Brandon Farrar DE, 6-4, 255, r-So. Woodville, MS (SW Mississippi CC) Was a squad member at Ole Miss in the fall of 2002 ... Left the Rebels and played the 2003 season at Southwest Mississippi Community College ... Has three years of eligibility remaining for the Tigers ... Was credited with 35 tackles, three sacks and 12 quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries despite playing with a knee injury ... Helped Southwest Mississippi CC to a 5-4 record in 2003 and a fourth-place finish in the South Division of the MACJC ... SWCC rushing defense was ranked fourth in the 12 team conference, giving up just 65.6 yards per game, and were also ranked fourth in total defense with an average of just 239.1 yards per game.

Michael Grandberry WR, 5-10, 170, Fr. Covington, TN (Covington HS) Lettered at running back for Covington High in 2003 ... Had 134 carries for 1,028 yards and 18 touchdowns in the regular season and added 477 yards and six touchdowns in the state playoff games ... Had 16 pass receptions for 140 yards in 2003 ... Averaged 28.0 yards per kickoff return and had one return for 100 yards in 2003 ... Credited with two pass interceptions as a defensive back and returned the two interceptions for 114 yards and one score ... Rushed the ball 21 times for 124 yards and one touchdown in the Ripley game in 2003 ... Scored three touchdowns in Covington’s win over Dyer County HS ... Finished the game with 105 yards rushing ... Helped Covington to the state championship game in Murfreesboro ... Was named to the honorable mention Associated Press All-State team in 2003 ... Named to the 2003 Tennessee Football Coaches Association 3-A All-State team ... Ranked 30th in Shelby-Metro in 2002 in rushing with 147 carries for 762 yards and five touchdowns ... Averaged 5.2 yards per attempt ... Led Region 8-3A in scoring with 112 points on 18

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Van Houston DL, 6-6, 330, Jr. Okolona, MS (Itawamba CC) Was a two-year letterman in the defensive line at Itawamba Community College ... Started all 11 games of the 2003 season and helped ICC to a 4-5 record ... Was selected to play in the Mississippi Community College All-Star game in 2003 ... Was named the MVP Defensive Lineman of the All-Star game ... Was a part-time starter as a freshman at ICC ... Played his prep football at Okolona High School in Okolona, Mississippi ... Lettered as an offensive and defensive lineman.

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Will Hudgens QB, 6-3, 200, Fr. Memphis, TN (Ridgeway HS) Starter at quarterback for four years at Ridgeway High School in Memphis ... Had 231 yards rushing on 71 attempts and scored five touchdowns in 2003 ... Completed 68-of-142 pass attempts for 1,048 yards during the regular season and added 155 yards passing in the state playoffs ... Finished the season with 1,203 yards passing ... Punted 27 times for 1,008 yards during the regular season ... Averaged 37.32 yards per kick ... Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team offense ... Led Shelby Metro Region 3A in passing percentage in 2002 with a mark of .500 ... Completed 70 of 140 pass attempts for 1,165 and 15 touchdowns in 2002 ... Was ranked fourth in passing efficiency with a 146.7 mark ... Was ranked 34th overall in Shelby Metro in total offense with 1,386 yards (1,165 yards passing; 221 yards rushing) ... Handled the punting duties for Ridgeway in 2002 and averaged 33.19 yards per punt ... Had 42 punts for 1,394 yards ... Named to the All-MIAA 3-A team in

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Rushed for over 650 yards in 2003 and tallied 360 yards receiving with 16 total touchdowns ... Was credited with 87 tackles in 2003 ... Was credited with 110 tackles, seven pass interceptions and scored seven touchdowns as a junior in 2002 ... Helped his team reach the state class 5-A semifinals ... Named to the All-Shelby Suburban Team in 2002 ... Received offers from Auburn and Mississippi State.

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Greg Hinds DB, 6-1, 220, Fr. Southaven, MS (Southaven HS) One of the most highly sought after recruits in Mississippi and the Mid-South area ... Rated as the number one prospect in the state of Mississippi by Rivals.com ... Was an all-state selection at Southaven High School ... Had 114 carries for 670 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2003 ... Also caught 21 passes for 373 yards ... Averaged 17.76 yards per reception in 2003 ... Scored a total of 88 points in 2003 ... Named to The Commercial Appeal’s Best of The Preps for 2003 in football ... Was named to the All-Region 1 5-A team in 2003 ... Ranked as the number six athlete in the nation by Rivals.com and the number 96 player overall in this year’s senior class ... Ranked number 41 in the Southeastern Elite 88 in 2003 ... Rated as the number three prep prospect in the state of Mississippi by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger ... Ranked by Tom Lemming as the number two safety prospect in the nation ...

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Heath Grant ILB, 6-1, 220, Fr. Starkville, MS (Starkville HS) Set the Starkville High School record for tackles in a single season with 178 in 2003 ... Was a first team Mississippi Association of Coaches AllState selection in 2003 ... Was Region 1-5A Defensive Co-MVP in 2003 ... Was named to The Clarion-Ledger second team All-State squad ... Recorded 98 solo tackles, nine tackles for lost yardage, two quarterback sacks, four pass interceptions and two fumble recoveries in route to his record-setting 2003 season ... Father coached at Ole Miss and Mississippi State with Tiger defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn ... Also a baseball letterwinner at Starkville High.

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touchdowns and two extra points ... Credited with 31 solo tackles, eight assists, six pass interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 2002 ... Averaged 9.3 points per game which ranked eighth in Shelby-Metro ... Was ranked 31st in ShelbyMetro in all-purpose yardage with 1,200 for an average of 100.0 yards per game ... Had twoyear (‘02-’03) rushing totals of 281 carries for 2,267 yards and 29 touchdowns.

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2002 ... Helped Ridgeway High to an 8-5 record in 2001 ... Was ranked eighth in Region 8-3A in passing in 2001 ... Completed 25-of-79 for 439 yards and five touchdowns in just eight games played ... Was ranked 14th in total offense with 536 yards ... Averaged 70.4 yards per game as a sophomore ... Was named to the All-Region 83A Team in 2000 as a true freshman ... Led his Ridgeway team to an 11-1 record ... Was ranked second in the region in passing ... Completed 64-of-157 pass attempts for 1,191 yards and 14 touchdowns ... Was rated third in the region in total offense with 1,300 yards ... Averaged 108.3 yards per game in total offense ... Fouryear passing totals were 234-of-534 for 3,998 yards and 34 touchdowns.

Tyus Jackson DE, 6-3, 250, r-Jr. Birmingham, AL (NE Mississippi CC) Signed with Memphis in the winter of 2003 but stayed at Northeast Mississippi Community College to complete class work ... Was redshirted in the fall of 2003 and will have two years of eligibility with the Tigers ... Lettered for two years at defensive end at Northeast Mississippi CC ... Selected to the Mississippi North All-State second team ... Was voted the Defensive MVP in the Mississippi Junior College All-Star Game in 2002 ... Played for coach Bobby Hall at NEMCC.

Maurice Jones WR, 6-2, 185, Fr. Memphis, TN (White Station HS) Lettered at wide receiver during the 2003 season for White Station High ... Caught 41 passes for 851 yards during the regular season and added 12 receptions for 191 yards in the state playoff games ... Finished the 2003 season with 53 receptions for 1,042 yards and 14 touchdowns ... Had five pass receptions for 69 yards in the Bolton game in 2003 ... Caught a 10-yard touchdown pass in the Spartans’ win over Hamilton in 2003 ... Had four punt returns for 83 yards in 2003 ... Ranked fifth in Shelby-Metro in receiving in 2002 with 42 catches for 668 yards and nine touchdowns ... Averaged 15.9 yards per catch in 2002 ... Was ranked third in ShelbyMetro in receptions per game with an average

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season All-Tennessee Team in 2003 ... Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team offense ... Was also named to the All ShelbyMetro first team and the Division 2 All-State team ... Was selected to play in the AXA Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game in 2003 ... Has been picked to play in the 2004 East-West Shrine AllStar Classic ... Was a first team All-Division 2 selection in 2002 ... Helped his CBHS team to a 7-4 record in 2002 ... Was named second team All-Tennessee in 2002 ... Was named to the AllMIAA Team in 2002 (Private School Division).

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TiQuinton Morrell OLB, 6-1, 205, Fr. Atlanta, GA (Douglass HS) Was a second team All-Metro Atlanta selection in 2003 ... Credited with 59 solo tackles, 43 assists, six quarterback sacks, one pass interception, and four fumble recoveries ... Was a three-year member of the Douglass High team and a two-year starter at linebacker ... Helped his team to a 8-3 record in 2003 and the second round of the state 5-A playoffs.

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Brandon Patterson DB, 6-1, 185, Fr. Germantown, TN (Germantown HS) Played both quarterback and defensive back for Germantown High School ... Led the Red Devils to the 2003 Tennessee 5-A state championship ... Had eight rushes for 53 yards in the state championship game ... Scored the only touchdown for Germantown in the state 5-A championship game ... Had 52 rushing attempts for 347 yards and scored seven touchdowns during the 2003 regular season ... Added 187 yards rushing and one touchdown in the state playoffs ... Completed 34-of-55 pass attempts for 453 yards and four touchdowns and had 204 yards passing in the state playoff games ... Finished the season 45of-77 passing for 657 yards ... Logged two pass interceptions as a defensive back ... Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team defense ... Played defensive back in 2002 and tied for the lead in Region 8 5-A in pass interceptions ... Had five interceptions returned for 69 yards and one touchdown ... Averaged 13.8 yards per interceptions return ... Helped Germantown to a 13-1 record before a semifinal loss in the state playoffs.

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Cortez McCraney DE, 6-4, 220, Fr. Southaven, MS (Southaven HS) Did not begin playing football until his senior season ... Played safety and defensive end for Southaven High School ... Rated as one of the Top 40 prospects in the state of Mississippi by The Clarion-Ledger ... Was named to the All-Region 1 5-A team in 2003 ... Attended Whitehaven High in Memphis before transferring to Southaven High.

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Antonio McCoy WR, 6-0, 165, Fr. Starkville, MS (Starkville HS) Starting wide receiver at Starkville High in 2003 ... Rated by The Clarion Ledger as one of the Top 40 prospects in the state for 2003 ... Had two touchdown receptions against Horn Lake High in 2003 ... Finished the 2003 season with 29 catches for over 700 yards ... Had five touchdown receptions as a senior ... Was a first team Mississippi Association of Coaches All-State selection in 2003 ... Was named the Region 1-5A Special Teams Player of the Year in 2003 ... Was named to the 2003 Region 1-5A Team ... Was a Clarion-Ledger first team All-State selection in 2003 ... Was also a baseball letterman for Starkville High ... Has posted time of 4.5 in the 40-yard dash.

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Rubio Phillips DE, 6-2, 250, Jr. Kosciusko, MS (Holmes CC) Two-year starter at defensive end at Holmes Community College ... Was credited with 50 solo tackles, 16 assisted hits in 2003 ... His 66 total tackles ranked third at Holmes in 2003 ... Led the team in tackles for lost yardage with 12 for 24 yards ... Had six quarterback sacks for minus 40 yards ... Was named second team All-Mississippi Community College in 2003 ... Helped his 2002 Holmes squad to the state championship with wins over Pearl River and Jones ... Holmes had 9-2 record in 2002.

Carlton Robinzine WR, 6-5, 190, Fr. Memphis, TN (Bolton HS) Lettered as a wide receiver at Bolton High ... Caught 18 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns during the regular season and had nine catches for 140 yards and two scores in the state playoffs ... Finished the 2003 season with 27 receptions for 468 yards ... Had a touchdown reception in the Wildcats win over Overton High and ended game with three catches for 34 yards ... Had a 67-yard run for a touchdown in Bolton’s win over Harding Academy ... Caught a 40-yard touchdown pass in the final :04 seconds of the Collierville game to give Bolton a 28-25 victory in the opening round of the state 5-A playoffs ... Finished the game with three receptions for 71 yards ... Had a 34-yard touchdown pass against White Station and ended the game with three catches for 42 yards ... Also worked as the backup punt returner and had three returns for 103

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had 10 career kickoff returns for 282 yards and one touchdown ... Totaled 4,706 yards in allpurpose yardage in his career at Crockett County High ... Credited with 161 career tackles, including 129 solo tackles, 32 pass breakups, 11 pass interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns, one fumble recovery and five caused fumbles.

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Earnest Williams WR, 6-0, 170, Fr. Alamo, TN (Crockett County HS) Was named Mr. Football for Class 3A in the state of Tennessee in 2003 ... Was selected as the West Tennessee Defensive Player of the Year in 2003 ... Named to the 2003 All-Tennessee Team as a first team defense back ... Was named to the Tennessee All-State team in 2001, 2002 and 2003 ... Rushed for 1,498 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2003 ... Averaged 10.62 yards per carry ... Caught 16 passes for 275 yards and five touchdowns ... Had four punt returns for 117 yards and two touchdowns ... Averaged 29.2 yards per return ... Had 1,933 yards in all-purpose yardage and 29 touchdowns ... Averaged 11.93 yards per touch in 2003 ... Was credited with 66 total tackles on defense and logged 14 pass breakups, four interceptions, one fumble recovery and two caused fumbles ... Was named the Player of the Week during the 2003 season when he rushed for 105 yards and one touchdown, caught two passes for 85 yards and a touchdown and returned a punt for 56 yards and a touchdown ... Had 244 all-purpose yards in that game ... Career rushing totals read 327 carries for 3,393 yards and 37 touchdowns ... Had 38 career pass receptions for 712 yards and eight touchdowns ... Totaled 15 career punt returns for 319 yards and three touchdowns and

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Brett Russell TE, 6-3, 220, Fr. Memphis, TN (CBHS) Was the most active pass-catching tight end in the Shelby-Metro area over the past three years ... Had 12 receptions for 236 yards during the 2003 regular season and added three catches for 35 yards in the playoffs ... Finished the 2003 season with 15 receptions for 271 yards ... Averaged 18.1 yards per receptions in 2003 ... Named to the preseason All-Tennessee Team in 2003 ... Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team offense ... Named to The Commercial Appeal’s 2003 Best of the Preps (Private School Division) ... Was also named to the All Shelby-Metro first team and the Division 2 AllState team ... Was selected to play in the AXA Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game in 2003 ... Has been picked to play in the East-West Shrine All-Star Classic ... Was ranked ninth in ShelbyMetro in receiving yards per game in 2002 ... Had 31 pass receptions for 677 yards and six touchdowns in 2002 ... Averaged 21.8 yards per reception ... Was ranked 10th in Shelby Metro in catches per game with an average of 2.8 ... Was a first team All-Division 2 selection in 2002 ... Helped his CBHS team to a 7-4 record in 2002 ... Was named to the All-Shelby Metro Team (2nd) in 2002 ... Was named to the All-MIAA Team in 2002 (Private School Division) ... Was named second team All-Tennessee in 2002 ... Was named to the 2002 Tennessee Sportswriters Division 2 All-State team ... Had 46 receptions for 948 yards over the past two seasons.

Rod Smith DB, 6-1, 205, Fr. Milan, TN (Milan HS) Was named Mr. Football Class 2-A for the state of Tennessee in 2003 ... Also named as a member of the Associated Press All-State team in 2003 ... Was a four-year letterman for the Bulldogs ... Rushed for 1,921 yards on 220 carries and scored 35 touchdowns in 2003 ... Was credited with 70 tackles, including 51 solo stops, and three pass interceptions ... Rushed for 5,174 yards and scored 74 rushing touchdowns during his high school career ... Was credited with 168 solo tackles, 14 pass interceptions and seven blocked punts over his four year career as a defensive back ... Was named to the All-Tennessee 2-A Team in 2002 ... Lettered in basketball as the center for the Milan squad.

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yards including an 86-yard return for a touchdown ... Was named to the Class AAA All-Metro track team in 2003 ... Placed fourth in the Tennessee state high school championships in the 100 meters with a time of 10.99 in the finals ... Was named to the All Region 7-5A in 2002 after helping Bolton High School to an 8-3 record ... Was ranked second in the region in receiving with 19 catches for 372 yards and six touchdowns ... Averaged 19.6 yards per game as a junior ... Was ranked 12th in Region 7-5A in scoring in 2002 ... Over past two seasons had 46 catches for 840 yards.

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Ryan Williams NT, 6-2, 290, Fr. Memphis, TN (CBHS) Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team defense ... Named to The Commercial Appeal’s 2003 Best of the Preps (Private School Division) ... Was also named to the All ShelbyMetro first team and the Division 2 All-State team ... Was selected to play in the AXA Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game in 2003 ... Has been picked to play in the East-West Shrine All-Star Classic ... Was a four-year letterman for the Brothers who started every game at CBHS since the eighth game of his freshman season ... Was credited with 30 solo tackles, 45 assisted tackles, 15 tackles for lost yardage (-64 yards), seven quarterback sacks (-46 yards), one pass interception returned for a touchdown, three pass breakups and two fumble recoveries in 2003 ... Had his touchdown return against Melrose High ... Was named the Super 7 Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2003.

Walk-on Success WILL HYDEN

CAME TO THE

TIGERS AS

A WALK-ON AND EARNED A SCHOLARSHIP

AND A STARTING POSITION AT MIDDLE LINEBACKER FOR THE SON.

FORMER WALK-ONS FOR THE

BOWL SEA-

TIGERS HAVE GONE ON TO HAVE NFL CAREERS INCLUDING KEN DUNEK (PHILADELPHIA EAGLES), JUDSON FLINT (CLEVELAND BROWNS), TRELL HOOPER (MINNESOTA VIKINGS), REGGIE HOWARD (CAROLINA PANTHERS & MIAMI DOLPHINS) AND MICHAEL STONE (ARIZONA CARDINALS). MEMPHIS’S FORMER ALL-TIME SINGLE SEASON RUSHER, GERARD ARNOLD, CAME TO THE TIGERS AS A WALK-ON. ARNOLD RUSHED FOR A THEN UM RECORD 1,059 YARDS DURING THE 1998 SEASON. HE IS ONE OF JUST FIVE BACKS TO GAIN OVER 2,000 YARDS IN THEIR CAREERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS.

A WALK-ON CANDIDATE IN THE SECONDARY, MICHAEL STONE

FIVE

2003

REGGIE HOWARD WAS A WALK-ON FOR THE TIGERS IN 1999 AND WAS PLACED ON SCHOLARSHIP BEFORE THE 2000 SEASON. HE WAS A STARTER IN THE SECONDARY FOR THE CAROLINA PANTHERS IN THE 2004 SUPER BOWL AND IS NOW A MEMBER OF THE MIAMI DOLPHINS SECONDARY.

IMMEDIATELY EARNED A SCHOLARSHIP AT MEMPHIS. HE NOW PLAYS FOR THE ARIZONA CARDINALS OF THE NFL.

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Taurus Henderson, DB (1996), Joe Hennelly, S (1983-85), Trell Hooper, DB/QB (1981-85), Reginald Howard, DB (1998-99), Will Hyden, ILB (2003), Kosha Irby, DB (1996-00), Ryan Ivey, Holder (2002-03), James King, TB (1976-78), Jimmy Lackie, S (1974-75), Ted Lane, PK (1994 & 1996), Steve Lincoln, LB (1977-78), Jake Linville, LB (1991-93), Doran Major, S (198182), Davis Marsh, OL (1995), Kenny McDade, CB (1991), Andy McWilliams, P (1991-93), Aaron Meadows, RB (1999-01), Bubba Nelms, OT (1983-84), Hugh Owens, P (1976-79), Ron Palmer, CB (1985-87, Joe Rocconi, DS/LB (1997-99), Keith Setler, OT (1993-94), Juan Settles, FB (1986-87), Michael Stone (1998-present), Terri Sudduth, S (1978-80), Brandon Tucker, FB (1995-99, Doug Whittaker, OT (2001-02).

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Over the years, Memphis has had a number of walk-ons or tryout athletes who have earned scholarships and gone on to have great careers. Included in this group are punters Hugh Owens and Jeff Buffaloe, who hold virtually every Memphis punting record; and Gerard Arnold, a 1,000-yard rusher. Following is a list of walk-ons who earned scholarships: Brence Armstrong, DS (1995), Gerard Arnold (1996-99), Al Bloodworth, DB (1995), Chip Bowers, S (1982-84), John Bowers, WR (1979-82), Marquis Bowling, DE (1995-98), Glenn Boyd, TE (1983-84), Andy Bramlett, LB (1983-84), Brad Britt (1999-00), Gerald Brown, WR (1981), Marlon Brown, LB (1985-88), John Butler, K (1986-89), Jeff Buffaloe, P (1991-92), Jeff Bynum, FB (1990-91), Jim Cande, K-P (1996-99), Marvin Chatman, CB (198082), Rozell Clayton, FB (1981-84), Mike Coughlin, P (1995), Marvin Cox, TB (1988-90), Brian Davis, TB (1993-94), Mike Dion, FB (1979-82), Ken Dunek, TE (1978-79), Adam English, H (1994-97), Judson Flint, S (1977-78), Alvin Franklin, , WR (1993-94), Arthur Franklin, P (1985-86), David Garaffa, (LB (1988-91), Don Glosson, K (1983-85), Tony Graves, S (1977-79), Jarvis Greer, S (1977), Michael Harris (1999-00), Gregg Hauss, K (1981-83),

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OPPONENTS

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MISSISSIPPI CHATTANOOGA ARKANSASSTATE UAB HOUSTON TULANE CINCINNATI LOUISVILLE SOUTHERNMISSISSIPPI EASTCAROLINA USF SERIESRECORDSVS2004OPPONENTS SCHEDULES OF 2004 OPPONENTS

Mississippi September 4 ● 6 PM ● Vaught-Hemingway Stadium ● Oxford, Miss.

GAME

2003 REBEL RESULTS ( 10-3 ) at Vanderbilt at Memphis LOUISIANA-MONROE TEXAS TECH at Florida ARKANSAS STATE ALABAMA ARKANSAS SOUTH CAROLINA at Auburn LSU at Mississippi State *vs. Oklahoma State *SBC Cotton Bowl Classic

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24-21 34-44 59-14 45-49 20-17 55-0 43-28 19-7 43-40 24-20 14-17 31-0 31-28

2004 REBEL SCHEDULE Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 30 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

MEMPHIS @Alabama VANDERBILT @Wyoming ARKANSAS STATE @South Carolina TENNESSEE AUBURN @Arkansas @LSU MISSISSIPPI STATE

Location: Oxford, Miss. Enrollment: 16,080 Conference: Southeastern (West) Nickname: Rebels School Colors: Cardinal Red & Navy Blue Stadium: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Capacity: 60,580 Playing Surface: AstroPlay Chancellor: Dr. Robert Khayat Athletic Director: Pete Boone Head Coach: David Cutcliffe Cutcliffe's record at UM: 40-22-0 (5 years) Cutcliffe's overall record: 40-22-0 (5 years) Assistant Coaches: John Latina (Offensive Coordinator/OL), Kurt Roper (QB), Arlington Nunn (RB), T.D. Woods (WR), Matt Luke (TE/OL), Chuck Driesbach (Defensive Coordinator/DL), Jay Hopson (DB), Rick Petri (DT), Marion Hobby (DE) Offensive Formation: Multiple Pro Defensive Formation: 4-2-5 Lettermen Returning: 49 Lettermen Lost: 24 Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Defensive Starters Returning: 4 All-Star Candidates: OG Doug Buckles, WR Mike Espy, WR Bill Flowers, WR Kerry Johnson, OL Marcus Johnson, CB Travis Johnson, K Jonathan Nichols, FS Eric Oliver, P Cody Ridgeway, SS Kelvin Robinson, C Chris Spencer Key Losses: DE Charlie Anderson, WR Chris Collins, CB Von Hutchins, QB Eli Manning, LB L.P. Spence, LB Justin Wade, OT Cliff Woodruff 2003 Record: 10-3 2003 SEC Record/Finish: 7-1/T1st West 2003 Bowl Appearance: Defeated Oklahoma State in the SBC Cotton Bowl Classic, 31-28 Series vs Memphis: Ole Miss leads 42-9-2; Note: The Ole Miss series is the second oldest in Tiger history, starting in 1921. Last Meeting: Memphis 44, Mississippi 34 (Sept. 6, 2003; Memphis, Tenn.)

www.OleMissSports.com

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Micheal Spurlock

Vashon Pearson Jamal Pittman

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9-8-0

2 TD

398 214

4.2 5.1

Micheal Spurlock JR • Quarterback

Kicker Jonathan Nichols was honored as the nation’s top place kicker in 2003, receiving the Lou Groza Award.

SID OFFICE CONTACTS SID Office Phone: 662-915-7522 SID Fax: 662-915-7006 Sports Information Director (Home):

Langston Rogers (662-236-3535) e-mail: lrogers@olemiss.edu Associate Director (Home): Rick Stupak (662236-2478) e-mail: rstupak@olemiss.edu Mailing Address: Box 217, University, MS 38677 Press Box Phone: 662-236-1931

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 118 yds.

Bill Flowers Mike Espy Kerry Johnson

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 94 42

David Cutcliffe Head Coach

4 TD 1 TD

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39 30 28

543 542 399

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1 TD 3 TD 5 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS Eric Oliver Kelvin Robinson

117

SR-DB JR-DB

73 solo 55 solo

31 ast. 12 ast.

3 FR 3 PBU

1 INT 3.5 TFL 1 INT 6.5 TFL

Chattanooga September 11 ● 7 PM ● Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium ● Memphis, Tenn.

GAME

2003 MOCS RESULTS ( 3-9 ) SAMFORD at Vanderbilt TENNESSEE TECH at Gardner-Webb at Georgia Southern WOFFORD at Elon WESTERN CAROLINA at Appalachian State THE CITADEL at East Tennessee State FURMAN

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2004 MOCS SCHEDULE Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

@Memphis JACKSONVILLE STATE GEORGIA SOUTHERN @Wofford @Tennessee Tech ELON @Western Carolina APPALACHIAN STATE @The Citadel LIBERTY @Furman

Location: Chattanooga, Tenn. Enrollment: 8,564 Conference: Southern Nickname: Mocs School Colors: Navy, Old Gold, & Silver Stadium: Finley Stadium Capacity: 20,668 Playing Surface: Natural Grass Chancellor: Dr. Bill W. Stacy Athletic Director: Steve Sloan Head Coach: Rodney Allison Allison's record at UTC: 3-9-0 (1 year) Allison's overall record: 3-9-0 (1 year) Assistant Coaches: Randy Brown (Special Teams), Mac Bryan (Assoc. Head Coach/DE), Donald Dykes (DB), Jason Greene (DL), Gwaine Mathews (Def. Coordinator/LB), Jeff Nixon (RB/TE), Jason Simpson (Off. Coordinator/QB), John Turner (OL), Justin Watts (WR), Shannon Williams (OLB) Offensive Formation: Pro Style Defensive Formation: 4-2-5 Lettermen Returning: 35 Lettermen Lost: 20 Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Defensive Starters Returning: 6 All-Star Candidates: WR Jeremy Grier, PK Jonathan Godfrey, DB Quentin Harris, WR Alonzo Nix, OL Josh Shinpaugh Key Losses: RB Jessie Chesterfield, OL james Clark, C Chris Cook, LB Jason Jackson, DL Leonard Mays, WR Ebrahim Tehrani, LB Bernard Snowden 2003 Record: 3-9 2003 Southern Conf. Record/Finish: 6-5/T6th 2003 Bowl Appearance: N/A Series vs Memphis: Memphis leads 9-5-0; Note: The 2001 meeting was the first time UM and UTC had played each other since the 1960s. Last Meeting: Memphis 43, Chattanooga 10 (Sept. 8, 2001; Memphis, Tenn.)

Rodney Allison Head Coach

Quentin Harris SR • Defensive Back

WR Alonzo Nix tied for third nationally in catches last season with 90.

SID OFFICE CONTACTS SID Office Phone: 423-425-5292 SID Fax: 423-425-4610 Sports Information Director (Home): Jeff

Romero (423-517-8917) e-mail: Jeff-Romero@utc.edu Associate Director (Home): Don Harris (423-

843-0758)

www.GoMocs.com

e-mail: Don-Harris@utc.edu Mailing Address: 615 McCallie Ave., Chatta-

nooga, TN 37403 Press Box Phone: 423-757-9332

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Vinnie Miroth Matthew Lopez

JR SO

Kyle Oden

301-190-17 92-49-5

10 TD 0 TD

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 2011 yds. 477 yds.

Alonzo Nix Jeremy Grier

SR SR

2 TD

Quentin Harris Larry White

SR-DB SR-LB

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 56

222

4.0

90 62

1060 753

11.8 12.1

7 TD 2 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS

118

40 solo 30 solo

22 ast. 26 ast.

1 FR 1 PBU 4 PBU .5 sack

3 TFL 8 TFL

Arkansas State September 18 ● 6 PM ● Indian Stadium ● Jonesboro, Ark.

GAME

2003 INDIAN RESULTS ( 5-7 ) at Texas A&M UT-MARTIN SE MISSOURI ST. at Tulsa at Memphis LOUISIANA-MONROE at Ole Miss at Utah State at New Mexico St. IDAHO at North Texas MIDDLE TENNESSEE

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2004 INDIAN SCHEDULE Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Nov. 6 Nov. 11 Nov. 18

@Missouri @LSU MEMPHIS @Louisiana-Monroe @Ole Miss @Middle Tennessee TROY STATE @Louisiana-Lafayette @Idaho UTAH STATE NORTH TEXAS

Location: Jonesboro, Ark. Enrollment: 10,528 Conference: Sun Belt Conference Nickname: Indians School Colors: Scarlet & Black Stadium: Indian Stadium Capacity: 30,694 Playing Surface: Natural Grass President: Dr. Les Wyatt Athletic Director: Dr. Dean Lee Head Coach: Steve Roberts Roberts' record at ASU: 11-14 (2 years) Roberts' overall record: 60-47-1 (9 years) Assistant Coaches: Doug Ruse (Offensive Coordinator/QB), Kevin Corless (Co-Defensive Coordinator/LB), Jack Curtis(Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Saf), Tate Behne (TE), Tony Gilbert (CB), David Gunn (RB), Darren Hiller (OL), Kevin Peoples (DL), Mike McCarty (WR) Offensive Formation: Pro Set Defensive Formation: 4-2-5 Lettermen Returning: 42 Lettermen Lost: 26 Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Defensive Starters Returning: 3 All-Star Candidates: QB Elliot Jacobs, LB Steven Tooks, S Alex Peoples, WR Jerome Stegall, P Jarod Little Key Losses: DT Corey Williams, DT Jon Bradley, DB Jonathan Burke, WR Mike Cox, LB Les Echols 2003 Record: 5-7 2003 Sun Belt Record/Finish: 3-4/t4th 2003 Bowl Appearance: N/A Series vs Memphis: UM leads 26-20-5 Last Meeting: Memphis 38, ASU 16 (Sept. 27, 2003; Memphis, Tenn.)

SR JR

Shermar Bracey Chris Easley

JR SO

273-145-13 31-8-7

10 TD 0 TD

SID OFFICE CONTACTS SID Office Phone: 870-972-2541 SID Fax: 870-972-3367 Sports Information Director (Home): Gina Bowman (870-932-6947) e-mail: gbowman@astate.edu Assistant Director (Home): Bill Bowen (870932-1269) e-mail: wbowen@astate.edu Mailing Address: 217 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Press Box Phone: 870-972-2541

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 1537 yds. 176 yds.

Jerome Stegall Chuck Walker

8 TD 2 TD

Steven Tooks Alex Peoples

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 112 118

530 475

4.7 4.0

Steven Tooks SR • Linebacker

QB Elliot Jacobs threw for 1,537 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.

www.ASUIndians.com

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Elliot Jacobs Nick Noce

Steve Roberts Head Coach

SR SR

27 26

364 267

13.5 10.3

3 TD 1 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS

119

SR-LB SR-DB

47 solo 34 solo

43 ast. 37 ast.

1 sack 2 PBU 6.5 TFL 1 INT 3 PBU 1.5 TFL

UAB September 25 ● 6 PM ● Legion Field ● Birmingham, Ala.

GAME

2003 BLAZER RESULTS ( 5-7 ) at Baylor SOUTHERN MISS TROY STATE at South Carolina at Memphis CINCINNATI at TCU at Georgia ARMY TULANE at South Florida at Houston

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24-19 12-17 9-20 10-42 24-10 31-14 24-27 13-16 24-9 24-38 22-19 28-56

2004 BLAZER SCHEDULE Sept. 4 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

BAYLOR @Florida State MEMPHIS @Cincinnati @Mississippi State TCU @Tulane USF HOUSTON at Army at Southern Miss

Location: Birmingham, Ala. Enrollment: 15,921 Conference: Conference USA Nickname: Blazers School Colors: Forest Green & Old Gold Stadium: Legion Field Capacity: 83,091 Playing Surface: Natural Grass President: Dr. Carol Z. Garrison Athletic Director: Watson Brown Head Coach: Watson Brown Brown's record at UAB: 47-54-0 (9 years) Brown's overall record: 79-131-1 (19 years) Assistant Coaches: Rick Christophel (Asst. Head Coach), Pat Sullivan (Offensive Coordinator/QB), Wayne Bolt (Defensive Coordinator/ILB), Rodney Bivens (WR), Pat Donohoe (DL), Woodrow Lowe (OLB), Ross Robinson (RB), Kevin Shirley (DB), Larry VanDerHeyden (OL) Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 53 Lettermen Lost: 9 Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Defensive Starters Returning: 10 All-Star Candidates: QB Darrell Hackney, WR Roddy White, WR Bradly Chavez, LB Gaylon Black, LB Zac Woodfin, LB Nigel Eldridge, DE Jermaine McElveen, CB Bobby Keyes, CB Carlos Hendricks, PK Nick Hayes Key Losses: OT Wilbert Hamilton, OG Larry Coachman, OT Artavious Williams, DE Chris Mason 2003 Record: 5-7 2003 C-USA Record/Finish: 4-4/T6th 2003 Bowl Appearance: N/A Series vs Memphis: UAB leads 4-2; Note: UAB has won the last four meetings with Memphis. Last Meeting: UAB 24, Memphis 10 (Oct. 4, 2003; Memphis, Tenn.)

JR SO

Trey Chaney Corey White

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209-106-6 90-37-5

9 TD 3 TD

SID OFFICE CONTACTS SID Office Phone: 205-934-0722 SID Fax: 205-934-7505 Sports Information Director (Home): Norm Reilly (205-621-9067) e-mail Address: nreilly@uab.edu Assistant Director (Home): Mark Crawford (205-824-9439) e-mail Address: mcra@uab.edu Mailing Address: Bartow Arena-West Tower, 1530 3rd Ave.South, Birmingham, AL 35294-1160 Press Box Phone: 205-326-3814

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 1659 yds. 607 yds.

Roddy White Bradly Chavez

2 TD 4 TD

Zac Woodfin Nigel Eldridge

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 136 77

479 332

3.5 4.3

Zac Woodfin SR • Linebacker

QB Darrell Hackney has thrown for 3,636 yards in two seasons despite his suffering a season-ending thumb injury in game seven last year.

www.uabsports.com

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Darrell Hackney Chris Williams

Watson Brown Head Coach

SR SR

39 22

844 356

21.6 16.2

7 TD 1 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS

120

SR-LB SR-LB

99 solo 61 solo

50 ast. 67 ast.

3 sacks 1 sack

2 INT 1 INT

8 TFL 4 TFL

Houston October 2 ● 1 PM ● Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium ● Memphis, Tenn.

GAME

2003 COUGAR RESULTS ( 7-6 ) RICE at Michigan at Louisiana-Lafayette MISSISSIPPI ST. at East Carolina at Tulane MEMPHIS TCU SOUTHERN MISS at Army at Louisville UAB *vs. Hawai’i *Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl

W 48-14 L 3-50 W 21-14 W 42-35 W 27-13 W 45-52 L 14-45 L 55-62 L 10-31 W 34-14 L 45-66 W 56-28 L 48-54(3 OT)

2004 COUGAR SCHEDULE Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 23 Oct. 2 Oct. 7 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

@Rice @LSU ARMY MIAMI (FL) @Memphis @Southern Miss @TCU TULANE EAST CAROLINA @UAB LOUISVILLE

Location: Houston, Texas Enrollment: 30,757 Conference: Conference USA Nickname: Cougars School Colors: Scarlet & White Stadium: John O'Quinn Field/Robertson Stadium Capacity: 32,000 Playing Surface: Natural Grass President: Dr. Jay Gouge Athletic Director: Dave Maggard Head Coach: Art Briles Briles' record at UH: 7-6 (1 season) Briles' overall record: 7-6 (1 season) Assistant Coaches: Dave Aranda (LB), Randy Clements (OL), Oscar Giles (DL), Ron Harris (Defensive Coordinator/Sec), Thomas McGaughey (Special Teams), Philip Montgomery (RB/QB), Derrick Odum (Sec), Jason Phillips (WR), Mike Spradlin (TE/OT) Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 43 Lettermen Lost: 16 Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Defensive Starters Returning: 9 All-Star Candidates: IB Jackie Battle, K Dustin Bell, DE Joe Clay, TE Stephen Cucci, IB Anthony Evans, LB Lance Everson, S Will Gulley, OL Phil Hawkins, LB Wade Koehl, QB Kevin Kolb, DT Kade Lane, WR Vincent Marshall, OL Roy Swan, KR Ricky Wilson Key Losses: WR Brandon Middleton, LB Damien West, S Jermain Woodard, P Jimmy McClary 2003 Record: 7-6 2003 C-USA Record/Finish: 4-4/4th 2003 Bowl Appearance: Lost in triple OT to Hawaii, 48-54 in the Hawaii Bowl Series vs Memphis: UH leads 9-7-0 Last Meeting: Memphis 45, Houston 14 (Oct. 18, 2003, Houston, Texas)

SO JR

Anthony Evans Jackie Battle

JR SO

360-220-6 5-3-0

25 TD 1 TD

SID OFFICE CONTACTS SID Office Phone: 713-743-9404 SID Fax: 713-743-9411 Sports Information Director (Home): Chris Burkhalter (281-403-7674) e-mail Address: cburkha@mail.uh.edu Assistant Director (Home): Rick Poulter (281489-7364) e-mail Address: rpoulter@mail.uh.edu Mailing Address: Athletics/Alumni Center, 3100 Cullen Blvd., Ste. 2008, Houston, TX 77004 Press Box Phone: 713-743-0550

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 3131 yds. 25 yds.

Vincent Marshall Chad McCullar

9 TD 9 TD

Lance Everson Will Gulley

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 236 102

QB Kevin Kolb was named the Conference USA Freshman of the Year in 2003.

www.UHcougars.com

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Kevin Kolb Blade Bassler

1149 560

4.9 5.5

Joe Clay SR • Defensive End

Art Briles Head Coach

JR JR

60 35

812 403

13.5 11.5

7 TD 1 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS

121

SR-LB JR-FS

87 solo 76 solo

39 ast. 28 ast.

1 sack 3 PBU 18 TFL 7 PBU 4 INT 1 TFL

Tulane October 16 ● 1 PM ● Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium ● Memphis, Tenn.

GAME

2003 GREEN WAVE RESULTS ( 5-7 ) TCU NORTHWESTERN ST. MISSISSIPPI ST. at Army at Texas HOUSTON at Louisville MEMPHIS at Navy at UAB at Southern Miss EAST CAROLINA

L W W W L L L L L W L W

35-38 27-24 (OT) 31-28 50-33 18-63 42-45 28-47 9-41 17-35 38-24 14-28 28-18

2004 GREEN WAVE SCHEDULE Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 27

@Mississippi State FLORIDA A&M LOUISVILLE SOUTHERN MISS @East Carolina @Memphis UAB @Houston NAVY ARMY @TCU

Location: New Orleans, La. Enrollment: 12,976 Conference: Conference USA Nickname: Green Wave School Colors: Olive Green & Sky Blue Stadium: Louisiana Superdome Capacity: 69,767 Playing Surface: Momentum Turf President: Dr. Scott Cowen Athletic Director: Rick Dickson Head Coach: Chris Scelfo Scelfo's record at TU: 26-34 (5 years) Scelfo's overall record: 26-34 (5 years) Assistant Coaches: Frank Scelfo (Offensive Coordinator/QB), Eric Schumann (Defensive Coordinator/ILB), Darryl Mason (WR), Brad Smiley (TE), Garrett Chachere (OLB), Greg Davis (RB), Don Mahoney (OL), Lorenzo Constantini (DL) Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: Multiple 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 50 Lettermen Lost: 15 Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Defensive Starters Returning: 8 All-Star Candidates: WR Roydell Williams, CB Sean Lucas, P Chris Beckman, OT Chris McGee, S Tra Boger, LB Anthony Cannon Key Losses: QB J.P. Losman, RB Mewelde Moore, WR Nick Narcisse 2003 Record: 5-7 2003 C-USA Record/Finish: 3-5/8th 2003 Bowl Appearance: N/A Series vs Memphis: Memphis leads 13-11-1; Note: Memphis has won the last two games in the series by a scoring differential of 79-19. Last Meeting: Memphis 41, Tulane 9 (Oct. 25, 2003; New Orleans, La.)

www.TulaneGreenWave.com

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Nick Cannon

Jovon Jackson

2-2-0

1 TD

377

4.6

Roydell Williams SR • Receiver

CB Sean Lucas will help anchor the Green Wave defense. He led the Wave in picks in 2003 with five.

SID OFFICE CONTACTS SID Office Phone: 504-862--8240 SID Fax: 504-865-5512 Sports Information Director (Home): Donna Turner (504-733-9208) e-mail: dturner1@tulane.edu Assoc. Director (Office): John Sudbury (504314-7271) e-mail: jsudsbu@tulane.edu Mailing Address: Wilson Center, Ben Weiner Drive, New Orleans, LA 70118-5681 Press Box Phone: 504-587-3868

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 16 yds.

Roydell Williams Tristan Smith

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 82

Chris Scelfo Head Coach

SR SR

66 37

1006 305

15.2 8.2

9 TD 5 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS

2 TD Tra Boger Sean Lucas

122

SR-SS JR-CB

74 solo 69 solo

59 ast. 33 ast.

3 INT 6 PBU 2 TFL 5 INT 5 PBU 4.5 TFL

Cincinnati October 23 ● 6 PM ● Nippert Stadium ● Cincinnati, Ohio

GAME

2003 BEARCAT RESULTS ( 5-7 ) EAST CAROLINA at West Virginia TEMPLE at Miami SOUTHERN MISS at UAB ARMY at USF RHODE ISLAND at TCU at Memphis LOUISVILLE

W 40-3 W 15-13 W 30-24 (3OT) L 37-42 L 20-22 L 14-31 W 33-28 L 17-24 (2OT) W 31-24 L 10-43 L 16-21 L 40-43

2004 BEARCAT SCHEDULE Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

@Ohio State MIAMI (OH) @Syracuse @East Carolina UAB @Army MEMPHIS TCU @Southern Miss USF @Louisville

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Enrollment: 33,000 Conference: Conference USA Nickname: Bearcats School Colors: Red & Black Stadium: Nippert Stadium Capacity: 35,000 Playing Surface: FieldTurf Pro President: Dr. Nancy Zimpher Athletic Director: Bob Goin Head Coach: Mark Dantonio Dantonio’s record at UC: First Season Dantonio's overall record: First Season Assistant Coaches: Don Treadwell (Off. Coordinator), Pat Narduzzi (Defensive Coordinator), Harlon Barnett (DB), Dan Enos (QB), Ted Gill (DL), Tim Hinton (RB), Mark Staten (TE), Mike Tressel (LB/Spec), Jeff Uhlenhake (OL) Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: Multiple 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 51 Lettermen Lost: 13 Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Defensive Starters Returning: 7 All-Star Candidates: QB Gino Guidugli, OG Kyle Takavitz, DE Trent Cole, DE Andre Frazier, LB Jamar Enzor Key Losses: TE Dennis Hart, WR Thaddeus Lewis, C Josh Shneyderov, OT Travis McGee, DT John Feaster, CB Zach Norton, FS Franklin Callicott 2003 Record: 5-7 2003 C-USA Record/Finish: 2-6/8th 2003 Bowl Appearance: N/A Series vs Memphis: UM leads 18-11-0 Last Meeting: Memphis 21, Cincinnati 16 (Nov. 22, 2003; Cincinnati, Ohio)

SR SR

Richard Hall Carl Jones

SR JR

425-227-10 7-3-0

14 TD 0 TD

SID OFFICE CONTACTS

SID Office Phone: 513-556-5191 SID Fax: 513-556-0619 Sports Information Director (Home):Tom Hathaway (513-385-2728) e-mail: tom.hathaway@uc.edu Assistant Director (Home): Geoff Wiswell (513-321-2861) e-mail: geoff.wiswell@uc.edu Mailing Address: 309 Laurence Hall; P.O. Box 210021; Cincinnati, OH 45221 Press Box Phone: 513-556-1010

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 2704 yds. 30 yds.

Derick Ross Hannibal Thomas

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 185 82

777 410

4.2 5.0

Trent Cole SR • Defensive End

In his final season for the Bearcats, Gino Guidugli holds nearly every UC season and career passing record.

www.UCbearcats.com

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Gino Guidugli George Murray

Mark Dantonio Head Coach

JR SR

29 22

4833 413

16.7 18.8

1 TD 3 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS 8 TD 1 TD

Trent Cole Andre Frazier

123

SR-DE SR-DE

49 solo 31 solo

39 ast. 25 ast.

5 sacks 2 CF 14 TFL 7 sacks 1 FR 10.5 TFL

Louisville November 4 ● 6:30 PM ● Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium ● Memphis, Tenn.

GAME

2003 CARDINALS RESULTS ( 9-4 ) at Kentucky at Syracuse UTEP TEMPLE at USF ARMY TULANE at East Carolina at TCU MEMPHIS HOUSTON at Cincinnati *vs. Miami (OH) *GMAC Bowl

W W W W L W W W L L W W L

40-24 30-20 42-14 21-12 28-31(OT) 34-10 47-28 36-20 28-31 7-37 66-45 43-40 28-49

2004 CARDINALS SCHEDULE Sept. 5 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 14 Oct. 22 Nov. 3-4 Nov. 9-11 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

KENTUCKY @Army @Tulane @North Carolina EAST CAROLINA @Miami (FL) USF @Memphis TCU @Houston CINCINNATI

Location: Louisville, Ky. Enrollment: 22,000 Conference: Conference USA Nickname: Cardinals School Colors: Red & Black Stadium: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium Capacity: 42,000 Playing Surface: Field Turf President: Dr. James Ramsey Athletic Director: Tom Jurich Head Coach: Bobby Petrino Petrino's record at UL: 9-4 (1 year) Petrino's overall record: 9-4 (1 year) Assistant Coaches: Greg Nord (Asst. Head Coach/ TE/RB), Paul Petrino (Offensive Coordinator/WR), Jeff Brohm (QB), Reggie Johnson (ILB), Tony Levine (OLB/ Spec), Mike Summers (OL), Mike Cassity (Def. Coordinator/Saf), Joe Whitt, Jr. (CB), Kevin Wolthausen (DL) Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 44 Lettermen Lost: 15 Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Defensive Starters Returning: 8 All-Star Candidates: WR J.R. Russell, QB Stefan LeFors, G Jason Spitz, LB Robert McCune, RB Lionel Gates Key Losses: TE Ronnie Ghent, TE Richard Owens, CB Josh Minkins, LB Rod Day, C Dan Koons 2003 Record: 9-4 2003 C-USA Record/Finish: 5-3/t2nd 2003 Bowl Appearance: Lost to Miami, 49-28, in the GMAC Bowl Series vs Memphis: UL leads series 20-19-0; Note: Memphis snapped a four-game series losing streak with an upset victory over the Cardinals on the road in 2003. Last Meeting: Memphis 37, Louisville 7 (Nov. 15, 2003; Louisville, Ky.)

Lionel Gates Eric Shelton Michael Bush

SR JR SO

357-219-10

17 TD

SID OFFICE CONTACTS SID Office Phone: 502-852-6581 SID Fax: 502-852-7401 Sports Information Director(Home): Kenny Klein (502-636-3555) e-mail Address: kenny.klein@louisville.edu Asst. Director/FB Contact(Home): Rocco Gasparro (502-262-2258-cell) e-mail Address:rocco.gasparro@louisville.edu Mailing Address: Student Activities Center, Floyd & Brandeis Streets, Louisville, KY 40292 Press Box Phone: 502-852-6793

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 3145 yds.

J.R. Russell Joshua Tinch Lionel Gates

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 141 166 81

817 790 503

5.8 4.8 6.2

Stefan LeFors SR • Quarterback

WR J.R. Russell, an all-America candidate, totaled 75 catches for a school-record 1,213 yards in 2003.

www.UofLsports.com

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Stefan LeFors

Bobby Petrino Head Coach

11 TD 10 TD 6 TD

SR SR SR

75 26 25

1213 401 368

16.2 15.4 14.7

8 TD 1 TD 0 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS Robert McCune Brent Johnson

124

SR-LB SR-SS

83 solo 82 solo

65 ast. 34 ast.

4 sacks 1 sack

5 TFL 8 TFL

Southern Mississippi November 12 ● TBA ● Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium ● Memphis, Tenn.

GAME

2003 GOLDEN EAGLE RESULTS ( 9-4 ) at California at UAB MEMPHIS NEBRASKA at Cincinnati at Alabama USF UL-LAFAYETTE at Houston TULANE TCU at East Carolina *vs. Utah *AXA Liberty Bowl

L W W L W L W W W W W W L

2-34 17-12 23-6 14-38 22-20 3-17 27-6 48-3 31-10 28-14 41-28 38-21 0-17

2003 GOLDEN EAGLE SCHEDULE Sept. 11 Sept. 16 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 7 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Nov. 6 Nov. 12 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

@Nebraska CALIFORNIA @Tulane @USF HOUSTON @Alabama EAST CAROLINA CINCINNATI @Memphis @TCU UAB

Location: Hattiesburg, Miss. Enrollment: 16,000 Conference: Conference USA Nickname: Golden Eagles School Colors: Black & Gold Stadium: M.M. Roberts Stadium Capacity: 33,000 Playing Surface: Momentum Turf President: Dr. Shelby Thames Athletic Director: Richard Giannini Head Coach: Jeff Bower Bower's record at USM: 89-62-1 (13 years) Bowers's overall record: 89-62-1 (13 years) Assistant Coaches: Randy Butler (Assistant Head Coach/DL), Rip Scherer (Offensive Coordinator/QB), Ron McCrone (DB), Derrick Nix (TE), Tyrone Nix (Defensive Coordinator/ILB), Jay Johnson (RB), David Warner (WR), Lytrel Pollard (OLB/DE), Mitch Rodrigue (OL) Offensive Formation: Multiple/One Back/Two Back Defensive Formation: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 52 Lettermen Lost: 14 Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Defensive Starters Returning: 4 All-Star Candidates: LB Michael Boley, KOR John Eubanks, PR Marvin Young, QB Dustin Almond, RB Anthony Harris, P Luke Johnson Key Losses: LB Rod Davis, CB Greg Brooks, S Etric Pruitt, DE Terrell Paul, DE Ronald Jones, TE Terrell Browden, C Jim Hicks 2003 Record: 9-4 2003 C-USA Record/Finish: 8-0/1st 2003 Bowl Appearance: Lost to Utah, 17-0, in the AXA Liberty Bowl Series vs Memphis: USM leads 36-17-1; Note: USM has won nine of the last 10 meetings...The last time that the Tigers won in Hattiesburg was 1984. Last Meeting: Southern Miss 23, Memphis 6 (Sept. 13, 2003; Hattiesburg, Miss.)

JR SO

Anthony Harris Tim Blackwell

JR SR

251-121-7 69-40-2

13 TD 2 TD

SID OFFICE CONTACTS SID Office Phone: 601-266-4503 SID Fax: 601-266-4507 Sports Information Director (Home): Mike Montoro (601-579-9573) e-mail: michael.montoro@usm.edu Assistant Director (Home): Mike Martinez (601-266-2782) e-mail: mike.martinez@usm.edu Mailing Address: Box 5161; Hattiesburg, MS 39406 Press Box Phone: 601-266-5523

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 1877 yds. 503 yds.

Marvin Young DaRon Lawrence Antwon Courington

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 158 82

671 332

4.2 4.0

Marvin Young SR • Receiver

All-American Michael Boley returns as one of USM’s biggest defensive threats.

www.SouthernMiss.com

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Dustin Almond Damion Carter

Jeff Bower Head Coach

SR SR JR

42 37 36

703 536 532

16.7 14.5 14.8

7 TD 2 TD 3 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS

7 TD 3 TD

Michael Boley Trevis Coley

125

SR-LB JR-DB

101 solo 62 solo

50 ast. 11 sacks 17 ast. 3 INT

22.5 TFL 1 TFL

East Carolina November 20 ● 1 PM ● Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium ● Greenville, N.C.

GAME

2003 PIRATE RESULTS ( 1-11 ) at Cincinnati WEST VIRGINIA at Miami (FL) at Wake Forest HOUSTON NORTH CAROLINA at Army LOUISVILLE at Memphis USF at Tulane SOUTHERN MISS

L 3-40 L 7-48 L 3-38 L 16-34 L 13-27 L 17-28 W 38-32 L 20-36 L 24-41 L 37-38(2OT) L 18-28 L 21-38

2004 PIRATE SCHEDULE Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

@West Virginia WAKE FOREST CINCINNATI @Louisville TULANE @Southern Miss ARMY @Houston USF MEMPHIS NC STATE

Location: Greenville, N.C. Enrollment: 21,979 Conference: Conference USA Nickname: Pirates School Colors: Purple & Gold Stadium: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Capacity: 43,000 Playing Surface: Natural Grass Chancellor: Dr. Steve Ballard Interim Athletic Director: Nick Floyd Head Coach: John Thompson Thompson's record at ECU: 1-11 (1 year) Thompson's' overall record: 1-11 (1 year) Assistant Coaches: Noah Brindise (Offensive Coordinator/QB), Jerry Odom (Defensive Coordinator/ ILB), Robert McFarland (OL), Jerry McManus (RB), Lonnie Galloway (WR), Art Kaufman (DL), Fred Tate (OLB), Steve Janski (TE), Matt Graves (DB) Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: Multiple Lettermen Returning: 48 Lettermen Lost: 20 Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Defensive Starters Returning: 6 All-Star Candidates: TB Art Brown, ILB Chris Moore, OL Charlie Dempsey, TB Marvin Townes, CB Erode Jean, S Mickey McCoy, P Ryan Dougherty Key Losses: WR Terrance Cooper, DL Damane Duckett, DL Eric Foushee, OL Brian Fox, S Travis Heath, FB Vonta Leach, OL Brian Rimpf 2003 Record: 1-11 2003 C-USA Record/Finish: 1-7/10th 2003 Bowl Appearance: N/A Series vs Memphis: ECU leads 8-4-0; Note: ECU has won the last three meetings in Greenville...Memphis’ last win in N.C. was in 1993. Last Meeting: Memphis 41, Memphis 24 (Nov. 1, 2003, Memphis, Tenn.)

SR SO

Marvin Townes Art Brown*(2002)

JR SR

201-133-11 87-43-2

3 TD 2 TD

SID OFFICE CONTACTS SID Office Phone: 252-328-4522 SID Fax: 252-328-4528 Sports Information Director (Home): Jody Jones (252-215-5623) e-mail Address: jonesjd@mail.ecu.edu Assistant Director (Home): Kerwin Lonzo (252-353-6486) e-mail Address: jonesjd@mail.ecu.edu Mailing Address: 320 Ward Sports Medicine Bldg., Greenville, NC 27858 Press Box Phone: 252-328-4697

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 1262 yds. 422 yds.

Art Brown*(2002) Marvin Townes

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 258 214

A constant for the ECU offense, TB Marvin Townes has played every game the last three seasons.

www.ecupirates.com

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Desmond Robinson James Pinkney

1128 1029

4.4 4.8

Chris Moore JR • Linebacker

John Thompson Head Coach

SR JR

26 23

181 176

7.0 7.7

3 TD 2 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS 8 TD 14 TD

Chris Moore Mickey McCoy

126

JR-LB JR-S

100 solo 64 solo

48 ast. 41 ast.

1 sack 2 sacks

13 TFL 5.5 TFL

USF

November 27 ● TBA ● Raymond James Stadium ● Tampa, Fla.

GAME

2003 BULLS RESULTS ( 7-4 ) at Alabama NICHOLLS ST. at Army LOUISVILLE TCU CHARLESTON SO. at Southern Miss CINCINNATI at East Carolina UAB at Memphis

L W W W L W L W W L W

17-40 27-17 28-0 31-28(OT) 10-13 55-7 6-27 24-17(OT) 38-37(OT) 19-22 21-16

2004 BULLS SCHEDULE Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct 16 Oct. 22 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

PITTSBURGH TENNESSEE TECH @South Carolina @TCU SOUTHERN MISS ARMY @Louisville @UAB EAST CAROLINA @Cincinnati MEMPHIS

Location: Tampa, Fla. Enrollment: 41,392 Conference: Conference USA Nickname: Bulls School Colors: Green & Gold Stadium: Raymond James Stadium Capacity: 65,000 Playing Surface: Natural Grass President: Dr. Judy Genshaft Athletic Director: TBA Head Coach: Jim Leavitt Leavitt's record at USF: 51-26 (7 years) Leavitt's overall record: 51-26 (7 years) Assistant Coaches: Wally Burnham (Co-Defensive Coordinator/LB), Mike Hobbie (Offensive Coordinator/TE), Greg Frey (OL), Rick Kravitz (Asst. Head Coach; Co-Defensive Coordinator/DB), Earl Lane (DL), Lawrence Dawsey (WR), Richard Rachel (DE), Carl Franks (RB), Rodney Smith (Pass Game Coordinator/QB) Offensive Formation: No Huddle, Spread Defensive Formation: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 51 Lettermen Lost: 23 Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Defensive Starters Returning: 6 All-Star Candidates: WR Brian Fisher, OC Alex Herron, DT Craig Kobel, LB Stephen Nicholas, OT Derrick Sarosi, DT Lee Roy Selmon Key Losses: WR Elgin Hicks, WR Huey Whittaker, LB Courtney Davenport, DB Ron Hemingway, LB Maurice Jones, DB J.R. Reed, DB Kevin Verpaele 2003 Record: 7-4 2003 C-USA Record/Finish: 5-3/t3rd 2003 Bowl Appearance: N/A Series vs Memphis: USF leads 2-1-0 Last Meeting: USF 21, Memphis 16 (Nov. 29, 2003; Memphis, Tenn.)

SR SO

Clenton Crossley Brian Fisher

SR SR

261-127-8 59-26-3

8 TD 3 TD

SID OFFICE CONTACTS SID Office Phone: 813-974-4086 SID Fax: 813-974-5328 Sports Information Director (Home): John Gerdes (813-971-4967) e-mail: Gerdes@admin.usf.edu Assoc. Director (Home): Fred Huff (813-9140784) e-mail: Huff@admin.usf.edu Mailing Address: 4202 East Fowler, ATH 100, Tampa, FL 33620 Press Box Phone: 813-350-6225

TOP RETURNING RECEIVERS 1448 yds. 402 yds.

Brian Fisher Allynson Sheffield

TOP RETURNING RUSHERS 85 37

441 134

5.2 3.6

Lee Roy Selmon Linebacker

Brian Fisher is the leading returning receiver for USF, having totaled 28 catches for 246 yards in 2003.

www.goUSFbulls.com

TOP RETURNING PASSERS Ronnie Banks Pat Julmiste

Jim Leavitt Head Coach

SR SR

28 26

246 237

8.8 9.1

1 TD 0 TD

TOP RETURNING TACKLERS 4 TD 4 TD

Lee Roy Selmon SR-DL Tim Jones SR-DE

127

28 solo 25 solo

30 ast. 3.5 sacks 1 INT 23 ast. 2.5 sacks 4 PBU

8 TFL 13 TFL

Series Records MISSISSIPPI (W-9, L-42, T-2) Year Site Score 1921 Oxford 0-82 1934 Oxford 0-44 1935 Oxford 0-92 1939 Oxford 7-46 1940 Oxford 7-38 1942 Oxford 0-48 1949 Memphis 7-40 1950 Memphis 7-39 1951 Memphis 0-32 1952 Memphis 6-54 1954 Memphis 0-51 1955 Memphis 6-39 1956 Memphis 0-26 1958 Memphis 0-17 1959 Oxford 0-43 1960 Memphis 20-31 1962 Memphis 7-21 1963 Memphis 0-0 1964 Oxford 0-30 1965 Memphis 14-34 1966 Memphis 0-13 1967 Memphis 27-17 1968 Memphis 7-21 1969 Oxford 3-28 1970 Memphis 13-47 1971 Memphis 21-49 1972 Memphis 29-34 1973 Jackson 17-13 1974 Memphis 15-7 1976 Memphis 21-16 1977 Jackson 3-7 1978 Jackson 7-14 1979 Memphis 34-38 1980 Oxford 7-61 1981 Memphis 3-7 1982 Oxford 10-27 1983 Memphis 37-17 1984 Oxford 6-22 1985 Memphis 17-17 1986 Jackson 6-28 1987 Memphis 16-10 1988 Jackson 6-24 1989 Memphis 13-20 1990 Oxford 21-23 1991 Memphis 0-10 1992 Oxford 12-17 1993 Memphis 19-3 1994 Oxford 17-16 1995 Memphis 3-34 1998 Oxford 10-30 1999 Memphis 0-3 2002 Oxford 16-38 2003 Memphis 44-34 UM Record in Memphis: 7-22-2 UM Record in Oxford: 1-16-0 UM Record in Jackson: 1-4-0 West vs Mississippi: 1-1-0 Cutcliffe vs UM: 2-1-0 Longest UM win streak: 3 (1973-76) Longest Mississippi win streak: 17 (1921-62)

CHATTANOOGA (W-9, L-5, T-0) 1942 Chattanooga 1950 Chattanooga 1951 Memphis 1952 Chattanooga 1953 Chattanooga 1955 Chattanooga 1956 Memphis 1957 Chattanooga 1958 Memphis 1959 Chattanooga 1960 Memphis 1961 Chattanooga 1963 Memphis 2001 Memphis Record in Memphis: 5-1-0 UM Record in Chattanooga: 4-4-0 West vs UTC: 1-0-0 Allison vs Memphis: First meeting Longest UM Win Streak: 6 (1958-01) Longest UTC Win Streak: 3 (1955-57) ARKANSAS STATE (W-26, L-20, T-5) Year Site 1914 Memphis 1915 Jonesboro 1916 Jonesboro 1917 Jonesboro 1918 Jonesboro 1919 Jonesboro 1920 Jonesboro 1921 Jonesboro 1922 Memphis 1923 Jonesboro 1925 Jonesboro 1926 Memphis 1927 Memphis 1928 Memphis 1929 Jonesboro 1930 Memphis 1931 Jonesboro 1932 Memphis 1933 Jonesboro 1934 Memphis 1935 Jonesboro 1938 Jonesboro 1939 Memphis 1947 Memphis 1948 Memphis 1949 Jonesboro 1950 Memphis 1953 Memphis 1954 Memphis 1955 Memphis 1956 Jonesboro 1957 Memphis 1975 Memphis 1980 Memphis 1982 Memphis 1983 Memphis 1984 Memphis 1986 Memphis 1987 Memphis 1988 Memphis

128

19-44 26-8 13-0 6-23 7-6 7-25 13-14 0-7 22-7 15-9 42-0 41-13 13-0 43-10

Score 6-18 0-41 0-27 0-19 37-6 0-6 0-13 0-19 68-0 6-0 0-19 0-7 6-9 19-14 6-0 6-13 6-14 6-12 0-0 18-0 0-18 38-2 6-7 19-19 34-13 61-7 60-7 0-20 26-7 20-21 34-0 34-0 10-29 24-3 12-0 14-14 17-2 10-30 21-21 9-7

1989 Memphis 1990 Memphis 1991 Memphis 1992 Memphis 1993 Memphis 1994 Memphis 1997 Memphis 1998 Memphis 1999 Memphis 2000 Jonesboro 2003 Memphis UM Record in Memphis: 19-11-4 UM Record in Jonesboro: 7-9-1 West vs ASU: 1-0-0 Roberts vs UM: 0-1-0 Longest UM Win Streak: 9 (1991-03) Longest ASU Win Streak: 4 (1914-17) UAB (W-2, L-4, T-0) Year Site 1997 Memphis 1999 Birmingham 2000 Birmingham 2001 Memphis 2002 Birmingham 2003 Memphis UM Record in Memphis: 1-2-0 UM Record in Birmingham: 1-2-0 West vs UAB: 0-3-0 Brown vs UM: 4-7-0 Longest UM Win Streak: 2 (1997-99) Longest UAB Win Streak: 4 (2000-03)

13-17 24-24 31-21 37-7 45-3 15-6 38-9 35-19 31-26 19-17 38-16

Score 28-7 38-14 9-13 14-17 17-31 10-24

HOUSTON (W-7, L-9, T-0) Year Site Score 1963 Memphis 29-6 1966 Houston 14-13 1967 Houston 18-35 1968 Memphis 7-27 1971 Memphis 7-35 1973 Houston 21-35 1974 Houston 10-13 1975 Memphis 14-7 1978 Memphis 17-3 1996 Houston 20-37 1997 Memphis 24-3 1998 Houston 14-35 2000 Memphis 30-33 (3ot) 2001 Houston 52-33 2002 Memphis 21-26 2003 Houston 45-14 UM Record in Memphis: 4-4-0 UM Record in Houston: 3-5-0 West vs Houston: 2-1-0 Briles vs UM: 0-1-0 Longest UM Win Streak: 2 (1963-66) & (1975-78) Longest Houston Win Streak: 5 (1967-74) TULANE (W-13, L-11, T-1) Year Site 1954 New Orleans 1976 New Orleans 1977 Memphis

Score 13-13 14-7 27-9

Series Records 1978 New Orleans 24-41 1980 New Orleans 16-21 1981 Memphis 7-24 1982 New Orleans 10-17 1983 Memphis 28-25 1984 New Orleans 9-14 1985 Memphis 38-21 1986 New Orleans 6-15 1987 Memphis 45-36 1988 New Orleans 19-20 1989 New Orleans 34-38 1990 Memphis 21-14 1992 New Orleans 62-20 1994 Memphis 13-0 1995 New Orleans 23-8 1996 Memphis 17-10 1997 New Orleans 14-26 1998 Memphis 31-41 1999 New Orleans 49-7 2000 Memphis 14-37 2002 Memphis 38-10 2003 New Orleans 41-9 UM Record in Memphis: 8-3-0 UM Record in New Orleans: 5-8-1 West vs Tulane: 2-0-0 Scelfo vs UM: 1-3-0 Longest UM Win Streak: 5 (1990-96) Longest Tulane Win Streak: 4 (1978-82) CINCINNATI (W-18, L-11, T-0) Year Site Score 1966 Memphis 26-14 1967 Memphis 17-0 1969 Cincinnati 52-6 1970 Memphis 14-10 1971 Cincinnati 45-21 1972 Memphis 29-24 1973 Cincinnati 17-13 1974 Memphis 13-7 1975 Cincinnati 3-13 1978 Memphis 14-34 1979 Memphis 23-17 1980 Cincinnati 10-14 1981 Cincinnati 7-38 1982 Memphis 7-16 1983 Cincinnati 43-10 1984 Memphis 47-7 1989 Cincinnati 34-17 1992 Memphis 34-14 Cincinnati 20-23 1993 1994 Memphis 26-3 1995 Cincinnati 28-3 1996 Memphis 18-16 1997 Cincinnati 17-20 1998 Memphis 41-24 1999 Cincinnati 21-13 2000 Memphis 10-13 (ot) 2001 Memphis 34-36 2002 Cincinnati 10-48 2003 Memphis 21-16 UM Record in Memphis: 12-4-0 UM Record in Cincinnati: 6-7-0 West vs Cincinnati: 1-2-0 Dantonio vs UM: First meeting Longest UM Win Streak: 8 (1966-74) Longest UC Win Streak: 3 (1980-82 & 2000-02) LOUISVILLE (W-19, L-20, T-0) Year Site 1948 Memphis 1952 Memphis

Score 13-7 29-25

1961 Louisville 1962 Memphis 1963 Louisville 1964 Memphis 1968 Louisville 1969 Memphis 1970 Louisville 1971 Memphis 1972 Louisville 1973 Memphis 1974 Louisville 1975 Memphis 1976 Louisville 1977 Memphis 1978 Louisville 1979 Memphis 1980 Louisville 1981 Memphis 1982 Memphis 1983 Louisville 1986 Louisville 1987 Memphis 1988 Louisville 1989 Memphis 1990 Louisville 1991 Memphis 1992 Louisville 1993 Memphis 1994 Louisville 1995 Memphis 1996 Louisville 1997 Memphis 1998 Louisville 1999 Memphis 2001 Louisville 2002 Memphis 2003 Louisville UM Record in Memphis: 11-9-0 UM Record in Louisville: 8-11-0 West vs Louisville: 1-2-0 Petrino vs UM: 0-1-0 Longest UM Win Streak: 8 (1948-69) Longest UL Win Streak: 5 (1992-96) SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (W-17, L-36, T-1) Year Site 1935 Memphis 1936 Hattiesburg 1952 Hattiesburg 1953 Memphis 1954 Hattiesburg 1955 Memphis 1956 Hattiesburg 1957 Memphis 1958 Hattiesburg 1959 Memphis 1960 Hattiesburg 1961 Memphis 1962 Memphis 1963 Jackson 1964 Memphis Jackson 1965 Jackson 1966 Memphis 1967 Jackson 1968 Memphis 1969 Memphis 1970 Memphis 1971 Memphis 1972 Jackson 1973 Memphis 1974 Memphis

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28-13 49-0 25-0 34-0 44-14 69-16 27-40 20-26 0-17 28-21 16-10 41-7 26-14 13-14 29-22 10-6 14-38 7-14 19-38 45-7 8-34 43-8 18-29 10-40 17-19 35-7 15-16 28-54 10-6 7-17 10-13 21-20 32-35 31-32 21-38 32-38 37-7

Score 0-12 0-25 20-27 27-13 21-34 14-34 0-27 6-14 22-24 21-6 7-6 21-7 8-6 28-7 14-20 18-20 16-21 6-0 24-8 29-7 37-7 33-0 27-12 14-14 10-13 0-6

1975 Memphis 1976 Hattiesburg 1977 Memphis 1978 Memphis 1979 Hattiesburg 1981 Memphis 1982 Hattiesburg 1983 Memphis 1984 Hattiesburg 1985 Memphis 1986 Hattiesburg 1987 Memphis 1988 Hattiesburg 1989 Memphis 1990 Hattiesburg 1991 Memphis 1992 Hattiesburg 1993 Memphis 1994 Hattiesburg 1995 Memphis 1996 Hattiesburg 1997 Memphis 1998 Hattiesburg 1999 Memphis 2000 Hattiesburg 2001 Memphis 2002 Hattiesburg 2003 Hattiesburg UM Record in Memphis: 13-16-0 UM Record in Hattiesburg: 2-18-0 UM Record in Jackson: 2-2-1 West vs USM: 1-2-0 Bower vs UM: 10-3-0 Longest UM Win Streak: 6 (1966-71) Longest USM Win Streak: 7 (1994-00)

7-21 12-14 42-14 10-13 0-22 0-10 13-34 20-27 23-13 7-14 9-14 14-17 27-34 7-31 7-23 17-12 21-23 20-9 3-20 9-17 0-16 18-42 3-45 5-20 3-24 22-17 14-33 6-23

EAST CAROLINA (W-4, L-8, T-0) Year Site Score 1990 Memphis 17-24 1991 Greenville 13-20 1992 Memphis 42-7 1993 Greenville 34-7 1994 Memphis 6-30 1995 Greenville 17-31 1996 Memphis 10-20 1997 Greenville 10-32 1998 Memphis 31-34 2000 Memphis 17-10 2001 Greenville 11-32 2003 Memphis 41-24 UM Record in Memphis: 3-4 UM Record in Greenville: 1-4 West vs ECU: 1-1-0 Thompson vs Memphis: 0-1-0 Longest UM Win Streak: 2 (1992-93) Longest ECU Win Streak: 5 (1994-98) SOUTH FLORIDA (W-1, L-2, T-0) Year Site Score 2001 Memphis 17-9 2002 Tampa 28-31 2003 Memphis 16-21 UM Record in Memphis: 1-1-0 UM Record in Tampa: 0-1-0 West vs. South Florida: 1-2-0 Leavitt vs. UM: 2-1-0 Longest UM Win Streak: 1 (2001) Longest USF Win Streak: 2 (2002-03)

Season Schedules Ole Miss

September 4

UTArkansas Chattanooga State

OPEN

East Tulane Cincinnati Louisville Southern Miss Carolina

UAB

Houston

at Missouri

Baylor

at Rice

at Miss. State

at LSU

OPEN

at LSU

Florida A&M

at Florida State

Army

Louisville

September 11

at Alabama

September 18

Vanderbilt

September 25

at Georgia at ULWyoming Southern Monroe

Jacksonville State

Miami Sept. 23

OPEN

at W. Virginia

Pittsburgh

at Nebraska

Wake Forest

Tenn. Tech

California at at Tulane Sept. 16 Syracuse

OPEN

at South Carolina

at Ohio Kentucky State Sept. 5

Miami (OH)

at Arkansas Wofford State

at Ole Miss

at Cincinnati

OPEN

October 9

at South at Tenn. Carolina Tech

at MTSU

at Miss. State

at USM at East at Army Oct. 7 Carolina

October 16

Tennessee

Troy State

TCU

October 23

OPEN

October 30

Auburn

November 6

OPEN

November 13

at Arkansas

November 20

at LSU

November 27

Mississippi State

at at W. at ULCarolina Lafayette Tulane

App. State

OPEN

at The at Idaho Citadel State

at Army

Southern at East at North at Tulane Cincinnati Miss Carolina Carolina

October 2

Elon

UAB

OPEN

South Florida

East Carolina

at USF

OPEN

Houston Oct. 7

@Miami at (FL) Alabama Oct. 14

at TCU

at Southern Louisville Miss

Tulane

OPEN

Army

at East USF at USM Louisville Oct. 22 Carolina Oct. 22

at TCU

UAB

OPEN

Tulane

at Houston

TCU

USF

East Carolina

Navy

at USM

OPEN

Army

OPEN

Cincinnati

at Houston

at UAB

USF

East Carolina

Nov. 4 Liberty

Utah St. Houston Nov. 11

at UAB

at N. Texas at Army Louisville Furman Nov. 18

OPEN

at USM

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OPEN

TCU Nov. 9-11 Nov. 12

OPEN

at TCU

USF

at Houston

at Louisville Cincinnati

at Cincinnati

at TCU

UAB

NC State

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OLE MISS CHATTANOOGA ARKANSAS STATE UAB HOUSTON TULANE CINCINNATI LOUISVILLE SOUTHERN MISS EAST CAROLINA USF BOWLING GREEN 2004 FINAL STATISTICS MISCELLANEOUS STATS GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2004 KEY DEPARTURES  2004 DIARY

Tennessee Tech Memphis, TN -In the season opener of his junior year, University of Memphis quarterback Danny Wimprine became the school’s all-time leader in both passing completions and yards as the Tigers opened with a 40-10 win over Tennessee Tech. The New Orleans, LA, native completed 15-of-21 passes for 266 yards and two touchdowns as the Tigers opened Liberty Bowl Stadium back-to-back seasons with victories for the Memphis, TN first time since the mid-1980s. Aug. 30, 2003 Wimprine beAtt. 26,101 gan the season needing just five completions to pass the former school record of 341 set by Steve Matthews (1992-93) and 163 passing yards to leap past Lloyd Patterson (1975-78) and Danny Sparkman (1983-85) for the most passing yards. Sparkman previously held the passing record with 4,311 yards during his career. Wimprine would get the completion record in the first quarter. Sophomore running back DeAngelo Williams would later help the Tiger signal-caller break another mark when he snatched a pass, bulled over a couple would-be Tech tacklers and raced 80 yards for a touchdown to give the Tigers a 24-3 lead on the second play after halftime. Williams showed why he is a Doak Walker Award candidate, accounting for 196 all-purpose yards in the game. He would also catch a 28-yard touchdown pass in the game. All told, he carried the ball 14 times for 61 yards and a touchdown in addition to four receptions for 135 yards, the most ever by a Tiger running back. Williams tallied 43 yards on the Tigers’ second offensive series to help set up a 39-yard Stephen Gostkowski field goal for the Tigers’ first points. He would convert a third-and-1 with a seven-yard run early in the series. Later in the drive, he would get loose for a 17-yard run and a first down at the Tech 26. On the Tigers’ next offensive drive, Williams would haul in a 22-yard reception from Wimprine. After a 12-yard reception by Tavarious Davis, Maurice Avery would take a hand-off on an end-around and score on a 33-yard run. The Tigers would lead 10-0 with 1:31 to play in the first quarter. Six of Memphis’s seven scoring drives on the night were 60-plus yards, including a 10-play, 78-yard drive in the second quarter which was capped by a one-yard touchdown run by

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Williams. The big play of the series was a 47-yard pass from Wimprine to LaDarius Price to the Tech 16. Williams carried for six yards, and Avery would give the Tigers first-and-goal from the three with a seven-yard run. Three plays later Williams would punch it in, and Memphis led 17-0 with 8:58 to play in the half. Tennessee Tech would get on the board on the final play of the half when Josh Foster booted a 39-yard field goal. Derek White had an 18-yard run and Tech quarterback Robert Craft completed a 30-yard pass to Antonio Carter to help set up the score. Memphis would wage a successful battle for field position later in the third quarter. Facing fourth-and-2 from the Tech 44, Wimprine would punt from the shotgun and the ball was downed inside the Golden Eagle one. On the night, Memphis averaged 47.3 yards on three punts. The punting game was an Achilles’ heel for the Tigers last year, but junior college transfer Brandon Roberson has helped shore up the special teams. He had punts of 48 and 51 yards. Darren Griffin would give Tech some breathing room with an 8-yard, third-down run to the 12. A nine-yard run by Jason Ballard would move the ball to the 21. Tech would be flagged for holding when linebacker Coot Terry pressured Craft in the backfield. Terry then pulled down Craig Melton after a five-yard reception. Terry led Memphis with 6.5 tackles and recovered a fumble. Facing third-and-five from the 17, Tech was penalized for delay of game and then a false start before Craft threw an incomplete pass. A 22-yard punt gave the Tigers great field position, and on the first play, Williams got open for his second touchdown reception, a 28-yarder from Wimprine, to give Memphis a 31-3 lead with 6:48 to play in the third quarter. Tennessee Tech would score on a 65-yard touchdown pass from Craft to Derek Lee to make the score 31-10. Junior college transfer quarterback Bobby Robison would engineer a 12-play, 65-yard drive later in the third quarter for the Tigers. Robison hooked up with tight end John Doucette for a 28-yard pickup and later a 10-yarder to the Tech 13. LaKendus Cole converted a fourth-and-1 with a one-yard run to the three, and two plays later, Avery would take another endaround handoff, turn up field and score on a three-yard touchdown plunge. The extra-point conversion failed but the Tigers led 37-10. Gostkowski would add a 23-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to account for the Tigers’ final points. Memphis racked up 567 yards of total offense, including 390 yards passing. The Tigers converted 50 percent of their third-down plays (9-of-18), were penalized just four times for 38 yards and did not have a turnover.

MEMPHIS SCORING SUMMARY Tennessee Tech Memphis

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7 20

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MEM (4:43 re 1st ) Gostkowski 39 FG MEM (1:31 re 1st ) Avery 33 run (Gostkowski kick) MEM (8:58 re 2nd) Williams 1 run (Gostkowski kick) TTU (0:00 re 2nd) Foster 39 FG MEM (14:32 re 3rd) Williams 80 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (6:48 re 3rd) Williams 28 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) TTU (5:57 re 3rd) Lee 65 pass from Craft (Foster kick) MEM (2:11 re 3rd) Avery 3 run (run failed) MEM (3:20 re 4th ) Gostkowski 23 FG TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passes Passing Yds KO Return Yds Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

TECH 11 25-138 16-30-0 321 6-112 9-40.3 5-2 6-45 27:50 0-0

MEMPHIS 25 44-177 24-38-0 390 0-0 3-47.3 0-0 4-38 32:10 1-6

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: TECH-Ballard 11-69-0, Ash 1-28-0, White 2-22-0. MEM-Williams 14-61-1, Avery 6-552, Cole 14-41-0. Passing: TECH-Craft 14-28-0-169-1. MEMWimprine 15-21-0-266-2, Robison 9-16-0-124-0. Receiving: TECH-Lee 7-104-1, Carter 3-41-0, Thomison 3-21-0. MEM-Davis 6-54-0, Williams 4135-2, Price 3-61-0, White 3-56-0. Interceptions: TECH-none. MEM-none. Attendance: 26,101 (Weather: 84 degrees, Wind-S 10, Cloudy)

NOTES ◆ Junior quarterback Danny Wimprine set a new Memphis record for career passing yards with his 266 yard effort against Tennessee Tech. Wimprine overtook former Tiger quarterback Danny Sparkman (1983-85) for the career passing yard record. Sparkman threw for 4,311 yards in his career. Wimprine now has 4,415 yards. ◆ Danny Wimprine also set the new Memphis record for career pass completions during the Tennessee Tech game. The New Orleans native entered the contest with 337 career completions and in need of just four completions to tie the record held by former quarterback Steve Matthews. Wimprine's 15 completions give him 352 career completions. ◆ Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams led all receivers with 135 yards on four catches. His 135 yards receiving were the most ever by a Tiger running back. He also led the team in rushing with 61 yards on 14 attempts and scored three touchdowns.

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Ole Miss Memphis, TN - In a victory which showed the character of a young football team, the University of Memphis scored 23 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to come from behind and upset Ole Miss 44-34 before 51,914 in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. With the win, the Tigers improved to 2-0 for the first time since 1976. Memphis trailed 34-21 with 1:30 to Liberty Bowl Stadium play in the third quarter when Ole Miss Memphis, TN place-kicker Sept. 6, 2002 Jonathan Nichols connected on a 25Att. 51,914 yard field goal, his second of the game. The Rebels scored 17 straight points in the quarter, including touchdowns on a back-to-back offensive plays to take, at the time, a 31-21 lead. Rebel quarterback Eli Manning tossed a five-yard touchdown pass to Lorenzo Townsend after Memphis’s Cole Hoppe fumbled a punt return inside the U of M 20. Then, after the Tigers went three-and-out on their next offensive series, Manning tossed a 40-yard touchdown pass to Bill Flowers with 9:05 to play in the third. Ole Miss outgained the Tigers offensively 133-19 in the third quarter. Memphis, however, would own the fourth. U of M sophomore running back DeAngelo Williams would cap a six-play, 70-yard drive with a 20-yard touchdown run on the second play of the fourth quarter to cut the Ole Miss lead to 34-28. On its next offensive series, Memphis would move the ball 76 yards to set up a Stephen Gostkowski 21-yard field goal with 10:27 remaining. Tiger quarterback Danny Wimprine would complete passes of 11 and then 53 yards to tight end John Doucette, who rumbled to the 15 to help set up the score. The Rebels dropped an opportunity to put some distance between themselves and the Tigers. On Ole Miss’s next series, Manning converted a thirdand-eight with a 13-yard run, and Vashon Pearson would later run for 18 yards to the U of M 39. Facing third-and-12 from the 41, Manning dropped back and threw what had all the makings of a touchdown pass to Taye Biddle, but the Rebel wideout would drop the ball near the goal line. The ensuing punt was downed inside the Tiger 10. Facing second-and-11 from the eight, Wimprine would stave off the pressure of Ole Miss defensive tackle Daniel Booth and find Tavarious Davis around the 35, who hauled in a catch despite

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interference from defensive back Bryan Brown. Davis then raced to the end zone to give Memphis a 38-34 lead with 6:12 to play. Now trailing, Ole Miss started its next drive from the 20, and Manning was called for intentional grounding on first down. The spot foul moved the back back to the six. After two incompletions, the Rebels were forced to punt and Hoppe returned the kick 10 yards to the 32 to set up a 42-yard Gostkowski field goal. On the Rebels next offensive play, Manning was intercepted by Coot Terry at the Ole Miss 36 with 3:16 to play in the game. Wimprine would convert a third-and-eight with a 25-yard pass to Darron White to the nine, and Gostkowski would later nail a 17-yard field goal to give Memphis a 44-34 lead with 50 seconds to play. The Tigers would ice the win when Derrick Ballard intercepted another Manning pass with 30 seconds to play. Terry finished with six tackles and an assist while Ballard added three tackles and three assists. In its first two games, Memphis has put up offensive yardage numbers which rank among the top 10 in school history, including 506 yards against Ole Miss, 10th best all-time. The Tigers’ 389 passing yards fell a yard shy of another school record set a week earlier against Tennessee Tech. Wimprine’s 355 passing yards tied a school record set by Rusty Trail against Southern Miss in 1988. His 92-yard touchdown pass to Davis ties for the second-longest reception in school history. Williams caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Wimprine for the game’s first points. The score came after defensive back Lee Hayes recovered an Ole Miss fumble. Scott Vogel forced loose a ball following a Mike Epsy two-yard reception on the game’s second play. Williams would also score on a 43-yard run to give Memphis a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter. The Wynne, Ark., native finished the day with 28 carries for 135 yards and two touchdowns and also had four receptions for 31 yards and another score. Williams’ 239 all-purpose yards also ranks among the top 10 in school history, while his three touchdowns ties for second-best in school history. Manning, who completed 26-of-48 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns on the day, would connect on scoring strikes of 12 and 17 yards to Kerry Johnson and Biddle while Nichols added a 30-yard field goal in the second quarter. Memphis, however, would take a 21-17 lead into the locker room at halftime as Wimprine engineered a 10-play, 77-yard drive in the half’s final two minutes. The series began with Williams' carries for eight and five yards. The running back then caught an 11-yard pass to near midfield. A 17-yard pass to Davis moved the ball to the 31, and from there Wimprine would find Avery on a deep route at the goal line for a 31-yard touchdown completion with nine seconds to play in the half.

SCORING SUMMARY Ole Miss 0 17 17 0 34 Memphis 7 14 0 23 44 MEM (13:12 re 1st) Williams 19 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (14:41 re 2nd) Williams 43 run (Gostkowski kick) UM (12:04 re 2nd) Johnson 12 pass from Manning (Nichols kick) UM (9:29 re 2nd) Nichols 30 FG UM (2:05 re 2nd) Biddle 17 pass from Manning (Nichols kick) MEM (:09 re 2nd) Avery 31 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) UM (10:32 re 3rd) Townsend 5 pass from Manning (Nichols kick) UM (9:05 re 3rd) Flowers 40 pass from Manning (Nichols kick) UM (1:30 re 3rd) Nichols 25 FG MEM (14:38 re 4th) Williams 20 run (Gostkowski kick) MEM (10:27 re 4th) Gostkowski 21 FG MEM (6:12 re 4th) Davis 92 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (3:28 re 4th) Gostkowski 42 FG MEM (:50 re 4th) Gostkowski 17 FG TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passes Passing Yds KO Return Yds Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

OLE MISS 22 30-116 26-48-2 292 5-116 7-40.9 1-1 9-67 33:02 1-6

MEMPHIS 17 36-117 19-34-0 389 5-95 6-39.8 2-2 6-46 26:58 2-15

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: OLE MISS-Turner 10-43-0, Pearson 631-0. MEM-Williams 28-135-2, Avery 4-4-0. Passing: OLE MISS-Manning 26-48-2-292-4. MEM-Wimprine 18-32-0-355-3. Receiving: OLE MISS-Flowers 6-97-1, Collings 6-53-0, Biddle 4-45-1. MEM-Doucette 4-92-0, White 4-56-0, Williams 4-31-1. Interceptions: OLE MISS-none. MEM-Ballard 1-0-0, Terry 1-0-0. Attendance: 51,914 (Weather: 74 degrees, Wind-NNE 10, Clear)

NOTES ◆ Cornerback Lee Hayes had his first fumble recovery when he picked up a Mike Espy fumble in Rebel territory. Cat safety Scott Vogel made the hit that caused the fumble which led to a touchdown. ◆ Sophomore DeAngelo Williams' 43-yard run for a touchdown in the second quarter was his longest run of the season. Williams has scored three touchdowns in each of the first two games this season. ◆ With pass receptions in his first two contests this season, Darron White now has a consecutive streak of 24 games with one or more pass receptions.

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Southern Miss Hattiesburg, MS - The Memphis Tiger football team traveled to M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, MS, to challenge the University of Southern Mississippi in the 2003 edition of the annual Black and Blue Bowl. The two conference foes, which have faced each other more times than any other opponent in both institution's history, are noted for their bruising style of play, M.M. Roberts Stadium and this year's game would prove to be no Hattiesburg, MS different. Sept. 13, 2003 The game, which kicked off after Att. 29,233 a two-hour rain and thunderstorm, opened with Memphis winning the coin toss but electing to kick off to the Golden Eagles. USM, led by sophomore quarterback Mickey DeAngelo, moved the ball to midfield before Tiger linebacker Greg Harper registered his first pass interception of the season and put quarterback Danny Wimprine and the UM offense in business at the Tiger 35 yard line. The Tigers were unable to move the ball and were forced to punt the ball back to the Golden Eagles. After another exchange of punts, the Tigers started to move the ball but junior quarterback Danny Wimprine threw his first pass interception of the season. Golden Eagle linebacker Greg Brooks grabbed the Wimprine aerial intended for junior receiver Darron White and put Southern Miss in great field position at the Tigers' 15 yard line. The interception would be the first of two for Brooks on the night. Golden Eagle tailback Tim Blackwell ran for 14 yards on first down, and USM quarterback DeAngelo finished off the short scoring drive with a one yard over left tackle. On the extra point attempt, Tiger linebacker Coot Terry broke through the line and blocked the Darren McCaleb kick and USM led 6-0. Memphis took the ensuing kickoff and started to march up the field. Wimprine completed passes to Maurice Avery and DeAngelo Williams and Williams added runs of one and five yards before coming out of the game for a breather. Junior tailback Derron Parquet, who came into the contest as a substitute for Williams, fumbled on his first carry and USM was back on offense at the Tiger 36 yard line. The Memphis turnovers, which had not occurred in the first two games of the season, would continue to plague the Tigers throughout the game.

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But the wet conditions did not effect just one team. Southern Miss would also have a hard time holding on to the ball and three plays later, tailback Blackwell fumbled the ball at the Tiger 28 yard line, and UM defensive end Treveco Lucas recovered for the U of M. Memphis opened the second quarter with its first of three blocked kicks of the season. On fourth and nine from the Tiger 30 yard line, USM's Darren McCaleb attempted a 47-yard field goal, but Memphis safety Derrick Ballard came off the corner and blocked the kick. On the very next play, Danny Wimprine suffered his second interception of the game when Brooks picked off his second pass of the night. After holding Southern Miss for no gain, special teams lightening struck again, as Memphis freshman defensive back Sam Brewer blocked a Luke Johnson punt and freshman Derek Clenin recovered the ball at the Southern Miss 45 yard line. The Tigers would finally use the turnover to score their first points of the game. After a drive to the USM four, kicker Stephen Gostkowski was called on for a 21-yard field goal. The kick was good and the lead was trimmed to 6-3. Memphis mounted its second long drive late in the second quarter. Starting at their own one yard line, the Tigers proceeded down the field with four pass completions to Avery, two to LaDarius Price and one to Tavarious Davis. But with the clock running out, Memphis was forced to settle for a second Gostkowski field goal and the half ended with the two teams tied 6-6. The Golden Eagles would take the lead for the final time in the game early in the third period on a 28-yard McCaleb field goal. The score was set up when Williams fumbled at the Tiger 48 yard line. Memphis threatened to take the game early in the four quarter. Following a fumble recovery by Memphis' Sam Brewer, the Tigers drove the ball downfield. Wimprine completed a pass to tight end John Doucette, and Williams scampered up the middle for 37 yards. After two Avery rushes, Wimprine threw a 17-yard pass to Williams and the speedy back was pushed out of bounds at the USM one yard line. On the next play, Wimprine saw Doucette in the back of the end zone and attempted to throw him the ball. But with the wet conditions, the ball squirted out of his hand and into the hands of Golden Eagle defensive back Etric Pruitt. Southern Miss would add two scores in the final stanza. Marvin Young returned a punt 87 yards to up the USM lead to 16-6, and tailback Blackwell scored on a 38-yard run with one minute remaining for the final margin of victory, 23-6.

MEMPHIS SCORING SUMMARY Memphis 0 6 0 0 Southern Miss 6 0 3 14 -

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USM (8:05 re 1st ) DeAngelo 1 run (kick blocked) MEM (8:45 re 2 nd) Gostkowski 21 FG MEM (0:05 re 2 nd) Gostkowski 23 FG USM (9:53 re 3rd) McCaleb 28 FG USM (7:27 re 4th ) Young 87 punt return (McCaleb kick) USM (1:50 re 4th ) Blackwell 38 run (McCaleb kick) TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passes/Int Passing Yds KO Return Yds Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

MEMPHIS 17 39-192 16-36-3 182 18 9-39.6 4-3 9-57 27:17 2-6

USM 14 49-205 7-25-1 102 34 9-36.7 3-2 4-20 32:43 1-11

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM-Williams 28-158-0, Cole 5-22-0, Avery 2-15-0. USM-Blackwell 15-96-1, Walley 2473-0, Almond 3-18-0. Passing: MEM-Wimprine 16-35-3-182-0. USMD’Angelo 4-11-1-58-0, Almond 3-14-0-44-0. Receiving: MEM-Avery 7-103-0, Williams 3-240, Price 2-14-0, Kelley 1-17-0, Garcia 1-13-0. USM-Lawrence 2-24-0, Johnson 1-22-0. Interceptions: MEM-Harper 1-22-0. USMBrooks 2-24-0, Pruitt 1-0-0. Attendance: 29,233. (Weather: 73 degrees, Wind SSE-6, Light Rain, 78% Humidity).

NOTES ◆ Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams rushed for 158 yards on 28 attempts to lead the Tigers. It was Williams' second 100-yard performance of the 2003 season and his second-consecutive 100 yard outing against Southern Miss. ◆ Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams' 28 rushing attempts against Southern Miss tied his career high for rushing attempts in a single game. Williams logged 28 rushes in the Tigers' 44-34 win over Ole Miss a week earlier. ◆ Sophomore receiver Maurice Avery had a careerhigh 103 yards receiving against Southern Miss. He also had seven pass receptions which more than double his single-best outing. ◆ Senior linebacker Greg Harper recorded his first pass interception of the season against Southern Mississippi. ◆ Memphis recorded three blocked kicks in the Southern Miss game. Freshman defensive back Sam Brewer blocked a Golden Eagle punt, linebacker Coot Terry blocked a PAT attempt and safety Derrick Ballard blocked a field goal attempt.

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Arkansas State Memphis, TN – After a sluggish first half that saw the Tigers go into the locker room trailing Arkansas State University 10-3 the Tigers bounced back nicely and outscored the visiting Indians 35-6 in the second half enroute to upending Arkansas State 38-16 on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. “The big thing is that’s three said MemLiberty Bowl Stadium (wins),” phis head coach Memphis, TN Tommy West. "We looked like we had an Sept. 27, 2003 open date and forgot Att. 38,093 we were playing this week. "We played bad in the first half and it wasn’t just one. It was everybody. But I’ll be honest with you now, good teams, teams that play in December are teams that find a way to win those kind of games. "I’m really excited about this win because that was a game that two years ago we couldn’t have won. If we had played that badly in the first half (two years ago) we wouldn’t have won the ball game. Sometimes, when you don’t play your best, you’ve got to find a way to win it, and we won the game going away.” The Tigers improved to 3-1 (0-1) with the victory, while Arkansas State fell to 2-3 (0-0). Junior Darron White scored his first receiving touchdown of the season and scored the first rushing touchdown of his career to lift the Tigers. Trailing 10-3 in the third quarter, Danny Wimprine connected with White in the end zone for a 15-yard touchdown strike. Stephen Gostkowski’s point after was good and the Tigers evened the score at 10-10 with 11:47 remaining in the third quarter. After Arkansas State punted on its next possession, White capped off an eight-play, 61-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown run, putting the Tigers out in front 17-10. Memphis would lead throughout the remainder of the game. Wimprine was 20-of-35 for 238 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Wimprine surpassed 5,000 career yards passing during the game against the Indians. He was already Memphis’s all-time career passing leader and became the first Memphis Tiger to exceed 5,000 career yards passing. The Tigers outgained Arkansas State 401 total yards to 276 and had another outstanding game running the ball, accumulat-

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ing 175 yards rushing, 112 of those yards courtesy of sophomore standout tailback DeAngelo Williams. Williams also scored a touchdown on one of his 23 carries. It was the Wynne, AR, native's seventh 100-yard rushing effort of his career. Williams’ 18-yard touchdown run came in the fourth quarter to help the Tigers extend their lead to 31-16 with 8:08 left in the game. Arkansas State got on the board first, driving the ball 60 yards on its first possession. Running back Shermar Bracey scored from one-yard out. Eric Niehouse’s PAT was good and the Indians led 7-0 with 9:42 left in the first quarter. On the Indians next possession, ASU sustained another drive, this time 40 yards, culminating with a 26-yard field goal by Niehouse which gave the Indians a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. The Tigers tried to answer after Eric Taylor recovered a fumble by Indian quarterback Elliot Jacobs on the ASU's 18yard line. It was Taylor’s first fumble recovery of his career but not his last of the day. He would recover two fumbles in the game. Three plays later, Wimprine was intercepted by Alex Peoples at the ASU nine yard line to end the Tiger scoring threat. Memphis finally got on the scoreboard with 3:16 remaining in the first half. After a 14-play, 64-yard drive, Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 28-yard field goal, cutting into the ASU lead before the half. The Tigers escaped first-half disaster again, as an interception by ASU was nullified by a roughing the passer call to keep the Memphis drive alive. Maurice Avery helped the Tigers pull away with a final twoyard touchdown reception from Wimprine giving the UM a 3816 advantage with 5:36 left in the game. The score was set up by a dropped snap on a punt attempt by ASU. Indian punter Jarod Little dropped the snap and in desperation threw a pass downfield that fell incomplete. The Tigers took over on the ASU 10 yard line and scored four plays later. Standout cat safety Derrick Ballard blocked a Niehouse PAT attempt in the third quarter after Antonio Warren scored from one yard out. The blocked PAT prevented the Indians from tying the game at 17-17, and kept the momentum on the Tigers side.

MEMPHIS SCORING SUMMARY Arkansas St. Memphis

10 0

0 3

6 14

0 21

16 38

ASU (9:42 re 1st ) Bracey 1 run (Neihouse kick) ASU (6:10 re 1st) Neihouse 26 FG MEM (3:36 re 2nd) Gostkowski 28 FG MEM (11:47 re 3rd) White 15 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (7:12 re 3rd) White 3 run (Gostkowski kick) ASU (2:40 re 3rd) Warren 1 run (Neihouse kick) MEM (14:19 re 4th ) Wimprine 4 run (Gostkowski kick) MEM (8:08 re 4th) Williams 18 run (Gostkowski kick) MEM (5:36 re 4th) Avery 2 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passes Passing Yds KO Return Yds Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

ASU 14 34-105 16-29-1 171 110 5-38.6 2-2 10-72 28:16 0-0

MEMPHIS 19 39-163 20-36-1 238 45 6-37.5 2-1 11-79 31:44 1-8

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: ASU-Bracey 12-55-0, Warren 17-44-0. MEM-Williams 23-108-1, Cole 5-41-0, Wimprine 4-101. Passing: ASU-Elliot 16-27-1-171-0. MEM-Wimprine 20-35-1-238-2, Robison 0-1-0-0-0. Receiving: ASU-Stegall 3-26-0, Walker 3-11-0, Vincent 2-47-0. MEM-Avery 5-93-1, White 5-66-1, Garcia 3-29-0. Interceptions: ASU-Walker 1-23-0. MEM-W.Smith 1-4-0. Attendance: 38,093. (Weather: 77 degrees, Wind N-12, Clear Skies).

NOTES ◆ Tailback DeAngelo Williams rushed for 108 yards and one touchdown against Arkansas State. It was Williams' seventh career 100-yard game. ◆ Quarterback Danny Wimprine threw for 238 yards against the Indians and in doing so, surpassed the 5,000 yard mark in career passing. He is the only Tiger in school history to throw for more 5,000 yards. ◆ Corner O.C. Collins did not start against Arkansas State, marking his first missed start in 14 consecutive games. ◆ Wide receiver Maurice Avery led the team in receiving against ASU with five pass receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown.

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UAB Memphis, TN – For the fourth-consecutive year, UAB dealt The University of Memphis a painful, early season loss as the Blazers topped the Tigers 24-10 Saturday afternoon at the Liberty Bowl under a sunny sky and a Homecoming crowd of 37,354 fans. The Tigers (3-2, 0-2) squandered an opportunity to build on their early season success with a Conference USA vicLiberty Bowl Stadium tory over UAB. Instead, a sluggish first Memphis, TN half for the secondOct. 4, 2003 consecutive week led to a defeat, dropping Att. 37,354 the Tigers to 0-2 in CUSA after the loss to UAB (2-3, 1-1). UAB managed three scores in the first half of the game and led 17-0 at halftime. Last week, the Tigers trailed Arkansas State 10-3 at halftime before rallying for a 38-16 win. After the slow start against Arkansas State University, head coach Tommy West had warned his team that a poor start against UAB might spell doom, and the Tigers might not be able to dig themselves out of a hole again. "Again a game of two halves," said West following the game. "In the first half we really didn’t make any plays again. We’re down and we dig ourselves a hole we couldn’t come out of. I don’t know why we came out flat. "Give them (UAB) credit. They did a nice job mixing it up. I thought their quarterback did a nice job making plays for them. I thought we made some good adjustments at the half, but we didn’t get it done.” Trailing 17-0, the Tigers mounted a nine-play, 71-yard drive to open the third quarter capped off by a 23-yard touchdown strike from Danny Wimprine to Maurice Avery. Stephen Gostkowski’s PAT was good, and the Tigers cut the UAB lead to 17-7 with 11:36 remaining in the third quarter. Avery, a converted quarterback, set career highs in receptions with 13 for 125 yards, and he tied his career-long reception when he pulled in a 45-yard pass from Wimprine. The Tigers forced UAB to punt on its next possession and drove the ball down to the UAB nine yard line. Wimprine was 5-for-5 passing for 71 yards on the drive, including the 45-yard completion to Avery. Wimprine completed passes to five different receivers on the drive, including true freshmen Ryan Scott who caught the second pass of his young career. Gostkowski connected on a 26-yard field goal, and the Ti-

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MEMPHIS gers were within one score at 17-10 with 3:13 remaining in the third quarter. Wimprine, who holds virtually every Memphis passing record, completed 16 passes in a row starting with his last completion in the first half to his first completion in the fourth quarter. The streak ended when Wimprine missed Darren Garcia. He would complete the game 32-of-42 for 257 yards with one touchdown pass and no interceptions. His 32 completions tied a career-high he set at USF in 2002. UAB quarterback Darrell Hackney put an end to the Tigers' comeback hopes when he found receiver Nick Cook streaking down the field for a 57-yard touchdown strike with 8:13 left in the game to extend the Blazers' lead to 24-10. Hackney was 14-for-28 with 231 yards and two touchdowns on the day. He frustrated the Tigers, who despite being able to pressure him, often, weren’t able to bring him down in the backfield. After a scoreless first quarter, the Blazers got on the board early when placekicker Nick Hayes converted a 43-yard field goal with 14:51 left in the second quarter, giving the Blazers a 3-0. The score capped off a seven-play, 40-yard drive. UAB regained possession after a Tiger punt and personal foul penalty which gave the Blazers great field position at the Memphis 24 yard line. The Tigers were flagged seven times for 95 yards on the day. Hackney found Cedric Hampton open in the back of the end zone from 2-yards out and the Hayes PAT was good, giving the Blazers a 10-0 lead with 9:09 left in the first half. UAB extended its lead to 17-0 with 7:59 remaining in the first half behind a seven-play, 62-yard drive completed by a nine-yard touchdown run from Trey Chaney. Hayes’ PAT was good. The Tigers only opportunity to score points in the first half came when the Tigers drove down the UAB 13 yard line late in the first half. However, Gostkowski missed a 31-yard field goal attempt, and the Tigers went into the locker room trailing 17-0.

SCORING SUMMARY UAB Memphis

0 17 0 0 0 10

7 0

- 24 - 10

UAB (14:51 re 2nd) Nick Hayes 43 FG UAB (9:09 re 2nd) Hampton 2 pass from Hackney (Hayes kick) UAB (3:56 re 2nd) Chaney 9 run (Hayes kick) MEM (11:36 re 3rd) Avery 23 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (3:13 re 3rd) Gostkowski 26 FG UAB (8:13 re 4th) Coon 57 pass from Hackney (Hayes kick) TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passes Passing Yds KO Return Yds Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

UAB

MEMPHIS

16 41-95 14-28-0 231 26 7-43.1 1-0 5-48 30:00 5-32

20 28-89 32-42-0 257 63 8-40.8 2-2 7-95 30:00 1-6

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: UAB-Chaney 29-91-1, Hackney 4-6-0, White 6-6-0. MEM-Williams 15-107-0, Price 2-13-0, Avery 3-6-0. Passing: UAB-Hackney 14-28-0-231-2. MEM-Wimprine 32-42-0-257-1. Receiving: UAB-White 3-56-0, Coon 1-57-1, Duncan 4-45-0, Chavez 2-41-0. MEM-Avery 13-125-1, Garcia 5-38-0, Williams 5-27-0, White 2-24-0, T.Davis 3-200. Interceptions: UAB-none. MEM-none. Attendance:-37,354 (Weather: Clear & Sunny, Winds: calm, 72 degrees)

NOTES ◆ Tiger quarterback Danny Wimprine tied his career high for pass completions by hitting on 32-of42 attempts for 257 yards and one touchdown. ◆ Sophomore wide receiver Maurice Avery caught a school-record 13 passes for 125 yards and one touchdown. The 13 receptions broke the record that was held by five players. The record was first set by Bob Sherlag in 1965 against Mississippi State. ◆ Kicker Stephen Gostkowski kicked his ninth field goal of the season when he connected from 26 yards out. He had earlier missed from 31 yards. He now has 18 career field goals made. ◆ Tiger cornerback Lee Hayes sustained a fracture dislocation of his right ankle in the second quarter of the game and will have surgery on Tuesday to repair the damage. Hayes will be lost for the season.

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Mississippi State Starkville, MS – The Memphis Tigers, coming off a disappointing loss to UAB, had to travel into the heart of the Magnolia state to take on SEC foe Mississippi State University. However, this season hopes ran high for a Memphis win. The Tigers were sporting a 3-2 record, while the Bulldogs were 1-4 on the season. Mississippi State had given up huge chunks of yardage in each of the Scott Field first five games of the season and this battle Starkville, MS would be no different. Oct. 11, 2003 Memphis would Att. 45,329 compile 568 yards of total offense and numerous single game records would fall but to no avail, as the Tigers would lose 35-27 to MSU. The Tigers would struggle defensively and on special teams in the opening half, giving up a season-high 28 points in the first two quarters. But as in almost every game this season, the U of M would come roaring back in the second half and fight to the finish. Mississippi State wasted little in lighting up the scoreboard. After one exchange of punts, the Bulldogs mounted a 13-play, 80-yard drive that culminated in a Kevin Fant to Aaron Lumpkin one-yard pass for a touchdown. Fant, who entered the game averaging over 200 yards passing per game, completed five passes and was aided by a pass interference call in directing his team to the first score of the night. Brent Smith converted the PAT for MSU. Not to be outdone, Wimprine led his Tigers on a five-play, 80-yard drive to tie the score at 7-7. The junior record holder hit LaDarius Price for 38 yards and Darron White for nine yards before putting his backfield in the old “T” formation. With White lined up in the backfield, Wimprine handed off to the receiver, and he scampered 40-yards for the Memphis score. Stephen Gostkowski booted the PAT and the contest was tied. But the scoring frenzy was not over. Mississippi State rode Fant’s arm and Fred Reid’s legs to a second score on the ensuing set of plays. Fant threw passes to Justin Jenkins and Reid ran for 25 yards to set up a second Fant-to-Lumpkin touchdown toss, this one good from 16 yards out. The first quarter ended with the Bulldogs leading 14-7. Memphis again responded with a 70 yard drive but this one took just three plays and a mere :38 seconds off the clock. Wimprine, who would tie his career high for pass completions in a

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game with 32, hit Darren Garcia for 16 yards and Maurice Avery for 45 yards before again handing the ball to White out of the backfield. This time the junior from Covington, TN, raced 13 yards for his second rushing touchdown of the night. Lightening would strike the Tigers and perhaps deflate the squad on the ensuing kickoff. Reid would take the Gostkowski kickoff and race 100 yards to the Memphis end zone to take the lead back and take away the Memphis enthusiasm. The kickoff return for a score was the first given up in 11 seasons. Late in the second quarter, the Tigers managed to drive the length of the field and add three points on a Gostkowski 32yard field goal. The score cut the MSU advantage to 21-17 and the U of M hoped to go to the locker room just four down. Getting the ball back with just 2:36 left in the opening half, the Bulldogs would march 83 yards for yet another score, this one coming on a 19-yard Nick Turner run. The Bulldogs would leave for halftime with a commanding 28-17 lead. The Dogs held the ball for 20:09 in the half and had 340 yards of total offense. The second half would be a different story. The University of Memphis opened the second half with a long drive to the MSU four yard line, but failed to gain any points when Gostkowski missed a 30-yard field goal attempt. Mississippi State appeared to put the game out of reach on another Turner touchdown run in the third quarter to take a commanding 35-17 lead with 2:03 left in the third quarter. But the score seemed to light a fire under the U of M. Wimprine immediately threw a 44-yard pass to Garcia and then hit LaDarius Price for nine yards. After a couple of Derron Parquet runs, Wimprine hooked up with DeAngelo Williams for 24 yards and then tossed a four-yard touchdown pass to Tavarious Davis. The score was now 35-24. The Tigers seemed to keep the ball for all of the fourth quarter, but were only able to get a second field goal from Gostkowski and Mississippi State would come away with a 35-27 victory. Memphis compiled incredible numbers in the second half. The offense gained 322 yards of total offense in the second half to just 41 total yards for MSU. Wimprine set records for pass attempts in a game with 60, tied his pass completions record in a game with 32 and set a new mark for yards in a game with 398. The loss would be the Tigers' third in six games and their second in a row.

MEMPHIS SCORING SUMMARY Memphis 7 10 7 3 - 27 Miss State 14 14 7 0 - 35 MSU (4:50 re 1st) Lumpkin 1 pass from Fant (Smith kick) MEM (3:21 re 1st) White 40 run (Gostkowski kick) MSU (:00 re 1st) Lumpkin 16 pass from Fant (Smith kick) MEM (14:11 re 2nd) White 13 run (Gostkowski kick) MSU (13:45 re 2nd) Reid 100 kickoff return (Smith kick) MEM (2:58 re 2nd) Gostkowski 32 FG MSU (:07 re 2nd) Turner 19 run (Smith kick) MSU (2:40 re 3rd) Turner 1 run (Smith kick) MEM (:21 re 3rd) T.Davis 4 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (11:34 re 4th) Gostkowski 27 FG

TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passes Passing Yds KO Return Yds Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

MEMPHIS 29 28-170 32-61-2 398 43 3-44.3 2-0 5-21 27:58 2-12

MSU 18 37-136 16-34-1 245 210 8-45.9 0-0 13-132 32:02 1-8

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MSU-Norwood 22-85-0, Turner 6-22-2, Reid 1-25-0. MEM-Williams 15-119-0, White 3-58-2, Parquet 4-16-0. Passing: MSU-Fant 16-34-1-245-2. MEM-Wimprine 32-60-2-398-1. Receiving: MSU-Bivines 4-60-0, Jones 3-55-0, Jenkins 3-42-0. MEM-White 10-102-0, Garcia 4-104-0, Williams 4-40-0, Avery 3-54-0. Interceptions: MSU-Griffith 1-(-1)-0, Dockery 10-0. MEM-Vogel 1-0-0. Attendance: 45,329. (Weather: 72 degrees, Wind SE 6 mph, Cloudy). NOTES ◆ Tiger quarterback Danny Wimprine set school records for pass attempts in a game (60), pass completions in a game (32) and passing yards in a game (398) against Mississippi State. He also set a single-game total offense record with 383 yards. ◆ Junior receiver Darron White had his best performance as a Tiger, catching 10 passes for 102 yards and rushing for two touchdowns.

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Houston Houston, TX – The University of Memphis Tiger football team set out on the road to Texas in an attempt to capture its fourth win of the season, and in doing so, bettering the previous season record of 3-9. The Tigers did that and more in a 45-14 defeat of the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium. Not only did the University of Memphis pick up its fourth win of the seaRobertson Stadium son, but they also snapped a 10-game Houston, TX road losing streak Oct. 18, 2003 which dated back to a 52-33 victory over Att. 22,623 Houston in 2001. The lopsided win also marked the biggest victory over a Conference USA foe since the win over the Cougars in 2001, and was the most points the Tigers had scored since pummeling Murray State 52-6 in the 2002 season opener at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. The game started slowly with both team feeling out the opponent. The Tigers were forced to punt on their first two possessions, but the tempo quickly picked up on Houston’s second possession. A Kevin Kolb screen pass was intercepted by Tiger senior middle linebacker Will Hyden at the Houston 36 yard line. Hyden returned the pick for a touchdown to give Memphis the 7-0 lead early in the first quarter. The senior became the first Tiger to return an interception for a touchdown since Idrees Bashir returned a pick 100 yards in a return against Army in 2000. The Memphis defense managed to hold the Cougars scoreless during their next 10 consecutive possessions, while the Tiger offense tallied four touchdowns in their next four drives. The U of M's second score of the game was set up when safety Derrick Ballard scooped up a fumble at the Houston 29 yard line. The Tiger offense took over and used just six plays to set up a nine-yard Danny Wimprine touchdown pass to Maurice Avery. On Memphis’ very next possession, Wimprine connected with sophomore Mario Pratcher for a 36-yard score to give the Tigers a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. The first quarter would come to an end with the U of M holding a comfortable 28-0 cushion, after Wimprine aired it out for a 55-yard touchdown pass to Avery.

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MEMPHIS The second quarter was much like the first with Memphis dominating the scoreboard with their fourth score in four possessions. Sophomore DeAngelo Williams covered 21 yards on the ground for the first rushing touchdown of the game. The score would be the first of two on the ground for Williams as he ran for a two-yard score late in the third quarter. Williams ended the evening with his third multiple rushing touchdown game of his career, and gained 120 yards for his sixth-straight 100-yard performance. He currently totals 14 career touchdowns in his young career. Sophomore kicker Stephen Gostkowski helped Memphis head to the locker room at halftime with a 38-0 advantage after booting a 33-yard field goal with just 15 seconds remaining in the half. Gostkowski struggled against the Cougars, missing a 52-yard attempt just prior to the 33-yard make, and later missing a 47 yarder in the third quarter. It appeared the Tigers were headed for their first shutout since stifling UL-Monroe 28-0 in 2000, but the Cougars’ offense showed some life with just over seven minutes remaining in the game. The Cougars, who had managed just 10 first downs in the first three quarters of the game, rolled off five first downs in their first drive of the fourth quarter. The drive ended 12 plays later with an 18-yard touchdown pass from Kolb to Brandon Middleton. Junior college transfer quarterback Bobby Robison came off the bench for Memphis midway through the fourth quarter and was 1-of-2 for four yards passing on the game. Wimprine left the game completing 13-of-25 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Houston ended the fourth quarter with a 12-yard Blade Bassler pass to Vincent Marshall with just 30 seconds left in the game. Memphis knelt the ball on their next possession and capped the 45-14 victory over the Cougars. The Tigers received impressive offensive output from junior tailback Derron Parquet, who rumbled for 97 yards rushing on 13 carries. The transfer from LSU entered the game with just 20 yards rushing on the year after seeing limited action from a sprained ankle he suffered in fall camp. Sophomore tailback LaKendus Cole added 11 yards on two carries. "I'm as proud of this bunch of guys as any team I have ever had," said an elated Tommy West after the game. "They did everything we ask of them. "I have been around some excellent football teams in my coaching career, but that was about as perfect a game as I have ever coached. It was fun to watch from the sideline."

SCORING SUMMARY Memphis Houston

28 10 0 0

7 0 0 14

- 45 - 14

MEM (11:10 re 1st) Hyden 36 pass interception return (Gostkowski kick) MEM (6:46 re 1st) Avery 9 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski Kick) MEM (3:14 re 1st) Pratcher 36 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (1:53 re 1st) Avery 55 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (12:59 re 2nd) Williams 21 run (Gostkowski kick) MEM (0:15 re 2nd) Gostkowski 33 FG MEM (3:00 re 3rd) Williams 2 run (Gostkowski kick) UH (7:18 re 4th) Middleton 18 pass from Kolb ( Bell kick) UH (0:30 re 4th) Marshall 12 pass from Bassler (Bell kick) TEAM STATS

MEMPHIS

HOU

First Downs Rushes-Yds Passes Passing Yds KO Return Yds Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

25 45-255 14-27-0 232 0 3-34.7 1-0 3-25 31:19 3-25

19 44-160 16-28-1 163 108 6-43.7 3-1 9-74 29:41 1-3

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM-Williams 20-120-2, Parquet 13-97-0, White 3-14-0, Cole 2-11-0. UH-Evans 16-76-0, Battle 950-0, Marshall 1-24-0, Tillman 7-9-0. Passing: MEM-Wimprine 13-25-0-232-3, Robison 1-20-4-0. UH-Kolb 13-25-1-138-1. Receiving: MEM-Avery 4-79-2, Doucette 2-36-0, Williams 2-36-0, Price 2-15-0, Pratcher 1-36-1, Scott 1-120, Davis 1-11-0, Garcia 1-7-0. UH-Marshall 6-81-1, McCullar 4-17-0, Gibson 3-49-0, Middleton 2-13-0. Interceptions: MEM-Hyden 1-36-1. UH - none. Attendance: 22,623 (Weather: Fair & Mild, Winds: N 12, 79 Degrees)

NOTES ◆ Junior quarterback Danny Wimprine threw three touchdown passes against Houston giving him 49 for his career. He had two TD tosses to Maurice Avery and one to Mario Pratcher. ◆ Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams had his sixthconsecutive 100-yard performance of the 2003 season when he rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns against Houston.

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Tulane New Orleans, LA – Since the old days of the Metro Conference through the formation of Conference USA, the University of Memphis and Tulane University have found themselves playing each other on the last weekend in October or Halloween. During three previous Halloween visits to New Orleans, the Tigers found success in the Superdome. In 1999, the Tigers defeated the Green Wave 49-7 The Superdome in the Superdome, in 1995, Memphis was New Orleans, LA able to stop Tulane Oct. 25, 2002 23-8 in “The Big Att. 19,357 Easy” and in 1992, The Tigers prevailed 62-20. It must be spooky for Tulane to face the Memphis Tigers so close to Halloween because the inevitable happened again in 2003, as Memphis used a Superman who wore a royal blue number 20 jersey to defeat Tulane 41-9, before a crowd of 19,357 in the Dome. Williams, who entered the game ranked ninth in the nation in rushing and first in all-purpose yards per game, rushed for a career-high 195 yards and two touchdowns, caught four passes for 41 yards and returned two kickoffs for 69 yards. He ran over, around and through the Green Wave defense in breaking the 1000-yard barrier for the 2003 season. The sophomore from Wynne, AR, totaled 305 all-purpose yards, the second-highest single game total in Memphis history and upped his national lead. After winning the opening coin toss, Tulane elected to take the ball and Memphis kicked off to start the game. After an exchange of punts, Tulane put together a drive that would set the tone of the game. Led by quarterback J.P. Losman, the Wave drove the ball down the field. Starting on the 21 yard line, Losman moved his squad to the Tiger 21 yard line before the Memphis defense held their ground and stopped the Wave on a fourth-and-one situation. Tiger quarterback Danny Wimprine came on the field and started handing the ball to Williams. First it was a nine-yard gain to the 30, then a 17-yard run to the 47. On his next run, Williams picked up 10 yards to cross midfield and then Wimprine decided to go up top to Williams, who gained 35 yards to the Tulane nine. Wide receiver Maurice Avery took an inside handoff and raced the final two yards for the first score of the night. Stephen Gos-

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MEMPHIS tkowski added the PAT and Memphis led 7-0. Getting the ball back again before the end of the first quarter, Wimprine led his unit back down the field, and on the first play of the second quarter, hit Avery with a four-yard pass for another score. Suddenly, Memphis led 14-0 and the Halloween bash was on. It appeared that Memphis would put the game away early, but two fumbles on consecutive drives slowed the Memphis progress. But just like last week at Houston, the Tiger defense rose to the occasion. Tulane hoped to get points on the scoreboard before the half ended and got one last opportunity before halftime. Taking over the ball at their own 33 yard line, Losman dropped back to pass. But UM cat safety Scott Vogel stepped in front of the Green Wave receiver, intercepted the pass and ran 38 yards for a Memphis score. The half would end on an O.C. Collins interception and the Tigers went to the locker room with a 21-0 lead. Proving the first half of the game was no fluke, Memphis’s Williams took the second-half kickoff and sprinted 43 yards to the UM 46 yard line. From there, New Orleans native Derron Parquet replaced Williams and pounded out gains of 12, five and two yards before Wimprine connected with wideout Taravious Davis for 39 yards and another score. Memphis led 28-0 and the rout was on. After one Tulane series, the Tigers got the ball back and a rested Williams reentered the game and rushed the ball four times before going the final three yards for his first touchdown of the contest. The scoreboard read: Memphis 35, Tulane 0. Tulane finally posted a score when Losman finished off a drive by hitting receiver Chris Bush for eight yards and a score. The third stanza ended with Memphis in control 35-7. The Tigers were determined to answer the Tulane score with another of their own and the coaches knew whose number to call. With the ball at the Tulane 49 yard line, Williams took a handoff from Wimprine and exploded up the middle of the field for 49 yards and his second score of the game. Williams was done for the game, and he and Wimprine would not return. The Memphis point after touchdown was attempted by kicker Danny Haynes, who was stepping on the field for the first time in his career. The kick was blocked and Tulane’s Jeremy Foreman returned the ball for a two-point safety. Parquet and quarterback Bobby Robison would finish the fourth quarter and help the University of Memphis to its fifth win of the season. The win over Tulane marked the first time that Memphis had won back-to-back Conference USA road games since entering the league in 1996. It was also just the third road win for a Tommy West team since his arrival as head coach in 2001. Win the victory, Memphis moved into fourth place in CUSA with four games remaining in the season.

SCORING SUMMARY Memphis Tulane

7 0

14 14 6 0 7 2 -

41 9

MEM (3:41 re 1st) Avery 2 run (Gostkowski kick) MEM (14:56 re 2nd) Avery 4 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (:56 re 2nd) Vogel 38 interception return (Gostkowski kick) MEM (12:06 re 3rd) T.Davis 39 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (5:33 re 3rd) Williams 3 run (Gostkowski kick) TU (1:07 re 3rd) Bush 8 pass from Losman (Pepper kick) MEM (13:37 re 4th) Williams 49 run (Haynes kick blocked) TU (13:37 re 4th) Foreman PAT return TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passes Passing Yds KO Return Yds Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

MEMPHIS 25 46-288 17-31-0 178 69 5-42.8 3-2 7-50 29:45 3-30

TULANE 18 45-192 12-32-2 105 91 8-44.0 0-0 9-77 30:15 0-0

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM-Williams 21-195-2, Parquet 16-70-0, Wimprine 1-17-0, Avery 2-9-1. TU- Moore 29-159-0, Coleman 4-18-0, Jackson 4-13-0. Passing: MEM- Wimprine 16-30-0-176-2, Robison 1-10-2-0. TU- Losman 12-32-2-105-1. Receiving: MEM-Williams 4-41-0, Avery 3-40-0, Garcia 3-14-0, T.Davis 2-50-1, White 2-14-0. TU-Bush 3-43-1, Williams 2-32-0, Davis 2-9-0. Interceptions: MEM-Vogel 1-38-1, Collins 1-6-0. TU-none. Attendance: 19,357 (Weather 72 degrees, Wind none)

NOTES ◆ Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams rushed for a career high 195 yards and scored two touchdowns in the win over Tulane. His 195 yards was the fourth highest total in school history. ◆ DeAngelo Williams totaled 305 yards in all-purpose yardage in the Tulane game. The figure was the second highest single game total in Tiger football history. ◆ Junior cat safety Scott Vogel recorded his second pass interception of the season and returned the ball 38 yards for his first career touchdown. back road games.

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East Carolina Memphis, TN - Six...sixxx...sixxxxx!!! What a nice ring the number has. Six wins by the 2003 Tiger football team, and there are still three games remaining in the regular season. Six wins to match the most victories by a Tiger football team since the 1994 season when Chuck Stobart was the head coach. Having already doubled the total number of wins in 2002, the 2003 edition Liberty Bowl Stadium of the Memphis Tiger squad may be headed Memphis, TN for the most improved Nov. 1, 2003 team in the nation award this season. The Att. 40,131 U of M is averaging 469.3 yards per game through the first nine contests and 32.4 points per contest. With Conference USA foe East Carolina University in town, the Tigers were determined to improve their season record to 6-3 and make the squad bowl eligible for the first time since the 1994 season. The team rode a two-game winning streak into the sunny afternoon contest which was carried on ESPN Regional television back to North Carolina and other parts of the country. ECU won the opening coin toss and elected to defer to the second half. Taking the ball at their own 20 yard line, Memphis marched right down the field. After three quick pass plays, DeAngelo Williams had runs of 14 and four yards to move past Dave Casinelli, 1,016 in 1963, for the second-highest singleseason rushing total in school history. The drive stalled at the ECU 13 and Stephen Gostkowski came in the game and kicked a 30-yard field goal to give the U of M an early 3-0 lead. However, the lead did not last long as the Pirates' Damarcus Fox returned a kickoff for 94 yards and an ECU touchdown. It was the second kickoff return for a score given up by Memphis this season. One series of plays later, the Pirates upped their lead over Memphis to 14-3 when tailback Marvin Townes raced 15 yards for a touchdown. The point scoring drive was set up by a long punt return by ECU’s Terrance Copper. Following Nate Steinbacher’s kickoff, Danny Wimprine led his unit on an 80-yard drive that culminated in a four-yard touchdown run by Williams. The sophomore gained 29 yards during the series, and in doing so, surpassed former Tiger Gerard Arnold’s school record 1,059 yards rushing in 1999. The Tigers regained the scoring lead in the second quarter

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when Wimprine hit sophomore receiver Maurice Avery for 29 yards and a touchdown. Starting at the ECU 49 yard line, Wimprine used passes to Avery and runs by Williams to set up the go-ahead score. Once again, East Carolina fought back and tied the score with a Cam Broadwell field goal of 34 yards. The drive was a highlighted by a 31-yard pass from quarterback Desmond Robinson to Copper. The half would end with the score knotted at 17-17, and 40,131 Tiger fans on the edge of their seats screaming for yet another U of M victory. The Pirates got the ball to start the second half, but were unable to move down the field thanks to inspired play by the Tiger defense. After a punt to the Memphis 22, Wimprine came out firing. First a pass to Darren Garcia for 10 and then a bullet to Ryan Scott for 12. After two runs by Williams, Wimprine found Darron White streaking across the field and hit him for 32 yards and a score. Memphis led 24-17. Less than four minutes later, East Carolina was forced to punt and after a short kick to the ECU 36 yard line, Wimprine again hooked up with White, this time for 27 yards and another score. Gostkowski added the PAT and the Tigers led 31-17. The Tiger defense, led by Coot Terry and Will Hyden, harassed the Pirates throughout the second half. The pressure defense led to a fumble that was recovered by Marcus West, and one series later, a fumble that was grabbed by cat safety Scott Vogel. Four plays later, Gostkowski booted his second field goal of the game and his 14th of the season. The Memphis lead was now 34-17, and it was just about time to start the celebration. With Williams on the bench, it was time for Derron Parquet to see more action, and the junior transfer from LSU did not disappoint, gaining a majority of his 62 yards in the final stanza. Wimprine added a final score when he tossed a 51-yard bomb to Avery to up the Memphis lead to 41-17. It was time to clear the bench and allow the younger players a chance to participate. ECU added a final score when reserve quarterback James Pickney connected with Copper for nine yards and the score. Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams would gain 137 yards rushing on the afternoon, his eighth consecutive 100-yard rushing performance of the season. Williams broke the record for most rushing yards in a single season, most 100-yard rushing performances in a career and lengthened his record for most consecutive 100-yard outings with eight. Wimprine threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns, and Avery led the squad with four receptions for 98 yards and two scores. Linebacker Coot Terry logged eight tackles, three quarterback sacks, four tackles for lost yardage, and one forced fumble.

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MEMPHIS SCORING SUMMARY East Carolina 14 3 0 7 - 24 Memphis 10 7 17 7 - 41 MEM (11:08 re 1st) Gostkowski 30 FG ECU (10:54 re 1st) Fox 94 kickoff return (Broadwell kick) ECU (8:00 re 1st) Townes 15 run (Broadwell kick) MEM (4:42 re 1st) Williams 4 run (Gostkowski kick) MEM (8:11 re 2nd) Avery 29 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) ECU (1:22 re 2nd) Broadwell 34 FG MEM (11:22 re 3rd) White 32 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (6:17 re 3rd) White 27 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) MEM (1:55 re 3rd) Gostkowski 23 FG MEM (4:39 re 4th) Avery 51 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) ECU (1:30 re 4th) Copper 9 pass from Pickney (Broadwell kick) TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passes Passing Yds KO Return Yds Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

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15 39-55 16-32-1 168 179 7-42.7 3-2 9-91 32:15 0-0

28 46-225 18-33-0 284 23 4-30.5 4-2 6-80 27:45 7-62

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM-Williams 29-137-1, Parquet 9-62-0, White 3-21-0, Cole 1-2-0. ECU-Townes 20-62-1, Tillman 5-19-0. Passing: MEM-Wimprine 17-31-0-268-4. ECUPickney 9-16-0-109-1, Robinson 7-15-0-59-0. Receiving: MEM-Avery 4-98-2, White 3-69-2, Pratcher 2-23-0, Garcia 2-21-0, Scott 2-17-0. ECUHourigan 7-77-0, Copper 6-72-1, Townes 2-8-0. Interceptions: MEM-Smith 1-0-0. ECU-none. Attendance: 40,131 (Weather: Sunny, Wind: SSW 10, 78 Degrees)

NOTES ◆ Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams set the school record for rushing yards in a season when he broke a 15-yard run with 1:01 remaining in the first quarter. With that run he surpassed Gerard Arnold's 1,059 yards rushing in 1999. Williams finished the game with 1,140 yards through nine games. ◆ Memphis quarterback Danny Wimprine threw for a 268 yards and four touchdowns against East Carolina. It was the third time in his career that Wimprine had four touchdown passes in a game.

Louisville Louisville, KY – It came totally unexpected to everyone but the Tiger football team and coaching staff. The Louisville Cardinals were a seven-point favorite and just a week ago, were ranked 20th in the nation. Memphis had won its last three games, but were given little chance of defeating Louisville at PaPa John’s Cardinal Stadium in the shadows of Churchill Downs Race Track in Louisville, Kentucky. But someone forgot to tell the PaPa John's Stadium Tigers that they were not supposed to win Louisville, KY against the Cardinals, Nov. 15, 2003 and when the final Att. 30,114 horn sounded, Memphis had claimed its first win in Louisville since the 1983 season when Rex Dockery’s Tiger team stopped the Cardinals by a score of 45-7 on Thanksgiving weekend. Memphis entered the Louisville game with a 6-3 record, and having won three-consecutive football games. The Cardinals were 7-2 on the season, but had just dropped a close game to league leader TCU. The U of M had not won seven games in a season since the 1976 campaign when the Tigers were coached by Richard Williamson. On a cool and cloudy afternoon, 30,114 fans watched as Memphis won the toss and deferred until the second half. Patrick Byrne kicked off to Broderick Clark who returned the ball to the Cardinal 40 yard line. Facing a speedy Tiger defense, Louisville was unable to move the ball and punted to the Tigers’ Cole Hoppe. After the U of M moved to the Cardinal 42 yard line, Brandon Roberson came into the contest to try and pin the U of L deep in its own territory. But once again, the Tiger special teams had a breakdown and Louisville’s Tiger Jones raced in and blocked the kick which was recovered at the Memphis 42 yard line. Tailback Lionel Gates picked up four yards on first down, and quarterback Stefan Lefors fired a 26-yard pass to Joshua Tinch and suddenly the Cardinals had a first down at the UM 12 yard line. Gates was again called on and the reserve back took the handoff and raced around right end for 12 yards and the game’s first score. Kicker Nate Smith added the PAT and Louisville led 7-0. The game seemed as if it would slide out of control and the Tigers failed to move the ball and were forced to punt back to Louisville. Another Cardinal score could put the Tigers in a

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deep hole early in the game. Lefors picked up 13 yards rushing on second down, and two Gates' runs gave the Cardinals another first down. After two incomplete passes by LeFlors, the UL quarterback dropped to pass on third down, but UM safety Wesley Smith tipped the pass and defensive tackle Eric Taylor grabbed the interception and rumbled 52 yards down the sidelines for a score. Stephen Gostkowski added the PAT to tie the game but momentum had swung to the Tiger sideline and the rout was on. Less than two minutes later, Memphis would get the ball back, and it would take just five plays before DeAngelo Williams would scamper into the end zone for his first score of the day. The touchdown was his 10th rushing score of the season and his 13th overall in 2003. Memphis led 14-7. Midway through the second period, Memphis would increase its lead to 17-7 when Gostkowski kicked his first of two field goals on the day. The kick came from 22 yards out and was set up by the running of Williams and a key pass reception by wide receiver Chris Kelley. With just :08 seconds left in the half, Gostkowski kicked his second field goal, this one good from 28 yards. The clock would run out with Memphis leading 20-7 at halftime. Memphis opened the second half determined to put the game away and gain that all important seventh win of the season. Starting on their own 20 yard line, the Tigers began a march down field that would consume almost six minutes of the clock. Wimprine would complete a pass to Kelley, and Williams reeled off a run of 12 yards. Then, Tavarious Davis snagged a 16 yard pass from Wimprine, and Maurice Avery added eight yards on an end-around. Kelley caught a 16-yard pass, and the Tigers had the ball first-and-goal at the Louisville one yard line. Wimprine called his own number and the quarterback sneak worked; as the junior bowled his way into the end zone. Memphis led 28-7. The U of M would get more points from its defense when linebacker Coot Terry sacked Louisville quarterback Lefors in the end zone for a safety. The scoreboard read: Memphis 28, Louisville 7. A short Cardinal kickoff gave the Tigers the ball back at the Louisville 45 yard line and four plays later, Wimprine tossed a 19-yard touchdown pass to wide out Darron White. White would return the favor when he tossed a throwback pass to Wimprine for a two-point conversion. The quarter ended with the score standing at Memphis 37, Louisville 7. The Memphis defense took over in the final period, and Louisville was unable to get another score. DeAngelo Williams finished the game with 154 yards rushing, his ninth 100-yard performance of the season. Wimprine connected on 17-of-31 pass attempts for 201 yards and one touchdown and ran for another.

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SCORING SUMMARY Memphis Louisville

14 7

6 17 0 0

0 0

37 7

UL (7:37 re 1st) Gates 12 run (Smith kick) UM (3:58 re 1st) E.Taylor 52 interception return (Gostkowski kick) UM (0:05 re 1st) Williams 17 run (Gostkowski kick) UM (6:24 re 2nd) Gostkowski 22 FG UM (0:08 re 2nd) Gostkowski 28 FG UM (9:40 re 3rd) Wimprine 1 run ( Wimprine pass from D.White) UM (3:29 re 3rd) Safety (Terry tackles Lefors in end zone) UM (1:30 re 3rd) D.White 19 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick)

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First Downs Rushes-Yds Passes/Int Passing Yds KO Return Yds Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

24 51-242 13-31-0 201 0 6-30.7 0-0 5-35 37:28 3-26

12 27-57 17-29-1 159 148 7-38.1 2-0 6-56 22:32 0-0

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM-Williams 27-154-1, Parquet 7-34-0, Cole 8-25-0, Wimprine 4-21-1. UL-Gates 14-48-0, Bush 3-11-0, Lefors 8-4-0, Smith 1-1-0. Passing: MEM-Wimprine 17-29-0-201-1. UL-Lefors 13-31-1-159-0. Receiving: MEM-Avery 1-55-0, White 3-55-1, Kelley 3-29-0, Williams 3-25-0, Douglas 2-8-0, Doucette 2-5-0, T.Davis 1,16-0, Pratcher 1-11-0. ULRussell 4-36-0, Tinch 3-69-0, Gates 2-18-0. Interceptions: UM-E.Taylor 1-52-1. UL-none. Attendance: 30,114 (Weather: Cloudy and misty, Wind: SSW-12, 47 Degrees)

NOTES ◆ Quarterback Danny Wimprine completed 17-of29 pass attempts for 201 yards and one touchdown. He also ran for one score and caught a two-point conversion. ◆ Defensive end Eric Taylor registered his first career pass interception and returned it 52 yards for his first career touchdown. He became the first defensive lineman to return an interception for a touchdown since Chris Hobbs had a 90-yard return for a score against Tennessee in 1991. Taylor's interception marked the third-consecutive road game that Memphis has had an interception returned for a touchdown.

Cincinnati Memphis, TN - Throughout the week, head coach Tommy West told his team over and over again that they would have to give a great effort, play with intensity every down, if the team was going to have a chance to gain its eighth win of the season. West must have had a crystal ball because his warnings about the Cincinnati Bearcats and their 19th-ranked defense came true, and the U of M had to battle late into the final period to come Liberty Bowl Stadium away with a 21-16 win. Memphis, TN The victory was sweet reNov. 22, 2003 venge for last year’s Att. 42,884 48-10 thrashing at the hands of Cincinnati, but the game became very costly for Memphis as several key players were injured, including All-American tailback DeAngelo Williams. T h e nation’s number four ranked rusher was having one of his best rushing performances of the season when he was felled by a knee injury in the third quarter. Team physicians x-rayed Williams at the stadium and determined that the record-setting back had suffered a torn MCL and would miss from two to four weeks of play. Derron Parquet replaced Williams, but he sustained an ankle sprain and missed a series before returning to the field with a heavy tape job on his left ankle. Offensive tackle Jeremy Rone also injured an ankle, but is not expected to miss playing time. Memphis’s eighth win marked the first time a Tiger football team had won eight games since the 1973 season when Fred Pancoast served as head coach. After winning the toss and deferring until the second half, Memphis kicked off to the Bearcats and their junior signalcaller Gino Guidugli. Patrick Byrne’s kickoff sailed deep into the end zone and UC started at the 20 yard line. With tailback Richard Hall gaining yardage on the ground, the Bearcats moved to the Memphis 31 before being forced to punt into a strong win. The ball sailed out of bounds at the UM 22 and Danny Wimprine led his offense onto the field. It would not take long for the Tigers to light up the scoreboard. On first down, Wimprine hit Darron White for 13 yards and a first down. On the team’s second play of the game, White took the ball from Williams on a reverse and instead of running down the right sideline, White stopped and threw a perfect pass to junior receiver Chris Kelley streaking down field, and 65 yards later, Kelley raced into the end zone. Stephen

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Gostkowski kicked the PAT and Memphis led 7-0. The Memphis defense was determined to hold Cincinnati, but a Memphis turnover led to a Bearcat’s game-tying score. Memphis was moving the ball into Cincinnati territory when Zach Norton intercepted Wimprine’s pass and returned it 42 yards to the Memphis 27 yard line. Two plays later, Guidugli found Hanniabel Thomas racing down the middle of the field and hit him with a perfect pass for the game-tying score. The first quarter would end with the score knotted at 7-7. The second period turned into a defensive effort. Memphis drove to the UC 29, but Gostkowski would miss the field goal attempt into the wind. Two series later, Memphis drove to the Cincinnati 19, but again Gostkowski failed to convert the field goal when the Bearcat’s Andre Frazier blocked the kick, and Tyjuan Hagler caught the ball in midair and ran 76 yards for a score. The PAT attempt by Chris Manfredini hit the upright and the half ended 13-7 in favor of the visitors. The second did not start well for Memphis as Wimprine was intercepted on the first play of the half, his second interception of the game. Cincinnati again used the Tigers’ charity to gain points. Guidugli drove the team to the Memphis 24 yard line and from there, with assistance from the wind, Manfredini booted a 41yard field goal to give the visitors a 16-7 lead with 11:43 left in the third quarter. But the Tigers were ready to answer and the answer was Williams. The All-American pounded out 46 yards on Memphis’s ensuing drive, including a two yard run to the Bearcat one yard line. It was on that final play that Williams suffered a torn MCL in his left knee and would be helped to the sideline. Wimprine would sneak the ball in from the one, and the UC lead was cut to 16-14 as the third period ended. The final quarter was a battle. Both teams exchanged two punts to open the fourth and with 7:22 left in the game, Guidugli dropped back to pass on third-and-19 from the Cincinnati eight yard line. The ball seemed to get caught in the wind and sailed to midfield where Tiger free safety Wesley Smith made a leaping interception and raced down the sideline before being tackled at the UC nine yard line. It took just four plays for receiver Darron White to blast in from three yards out. Gostkowski kicked the PAT and the Tigers had the lead 21-16. The Memphis defense took over and held the Bearcats on downs. The clock ran out and the U of M had its eighth victory of 2003.

SCORING SUMMARY Cincinnati Memphis

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UM (11:00 re 1st) C.Kelley 65 pass from D.White (Gostkowski kick) UC (5:20 re 1st) Thomas 28 pass from Guidugli (Manfredini kick) UC (5:22 re 2nd) Hagler 76 blocked FG return (kick failed) UC (11:43 re 3rd) Manfredini 41 FG UM (6:57 re 3rd) Wimprine 1 run (Gostkowski kick) UM (5:57 re 4th) D.White 3 run (Gostkowski kick) TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passing Yds KO Return Yds Passes Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

UC 15 34-29 272 1-11 18-39-1 7-32.3 0-0 7-70 30:28 1-7

MEMPHIS 18 45-167 145 4-101 9-28-3 5-40.0 0-0 4-30 29:32 3-19

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM-Williams 23-136-0, Parquet 1231-0, White 3-3-1, Wimprine 7-(-3)-1. UC- Arnold 1732-0, Hall 5-26-0, Vann 2-8-0. Passing: MEM-Wimprine 8-26-3-80-0, D.White 1-1-65-0-1. UC-Guidugli 18-39-1-272-1. Receiving: MEM-Pratcher 2-18-0, D.White 1-130, Chris Kelley 1-65-1, Parquet 1-36-0, T.Davis 1-80, Cole 1-8-0, Garcia 1-2-0. UC-Thomas 10-173-1, Dawley 3-34-0, Lewis 3-31-0, Vann 1-18-0, Arnold 116-0. Interceptions: MEM-Smith 1-36-0. UC-Holly 2-6-0, Norton 1-42-0. Attendance: 42,884 (weather- temp 73 degrees, wind SSW 16, partly cloudy) NOTES ◆ Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams rushed for 136 yards on 23 carries, but suffered a torn MCL in the third quarter. It was Williams' 10th consecutive 100yard performance of the season. ◆ Sophomore free safety Wesley Smith had his third pass interception of the season and returned the ball 36 yards to set up the team's winning touchdown. Smith also contributed eight tackles, one tackle for lost yardage and a career-high five pass breakups. ◆ Receiver Darron White had a exceptional day for the Tigers. White caught just one pass for 13 yards but, threw a 65-yard touchdown pass to Chris Kelley.

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USF Memphis, TN - The opportunities were there. It's just that on occasion, the favored team does not take advantage of its chances and instead, gives the underdog the victory. In a nutshell, that’s exactly what happen to the Memphis Tigers in their season finale against the Bulls of USF. Conditions were exactly right for the Tigers to win their game of the seaLiberty Bowl Stadium ninth son and march into Memphis, TN bowl month with a six-game winning Nov. 29, 2003 streak. The crowd of Att. 47,875 47,875 was there to help Memphis set a new average attendance for the year, and the weather was cool and clear. But it was not to be. Memphis, favored by 10 points entering the contest, gave the Bulls seven turnovers which led to most of the USF scores and the final outcome, a 21-16 Bulls win. Memphis quarterback Danny Wimprine threw four pass interceptions on the afternoon, and Tiger tailbacks Derron Parquet and LaKendus Cole had three fumbles to spoil any Tiger chance for the victory. Playing without injured running back DeAngelo Williams, leading receiver Maurice Avery and starting offensive guard Andrew Handy, the Tigers took the opening kickoff and marched toward the USF end zone. Parquet picked up 18 yards on his second carry of the game, and Wimprine fired an 18-yard pass to senior wideout Darren Garcia. Cole picked up four yards, and Parquet added three more before the drive stalled at the USF 29 yard line. Memphis kicker Stephen Gostkowski was called on to boot a 46-yard field goal, but as in the Cincinnati game, his kick into the wind sailed wide right and Memphis came away without any points on the board. The Tiger defense, a point of pride since mid-season, came on the field and immediately held USF and forced a punt. The U of M had the ball back at its own 36 yard line. Again Wimprine would drive the team down the field. He completed passes to LaDarius Price for 10 and five yards and to Garcia for 15 yards before handing off to Parquet for runs of two and 12 yards. After a Darron White run to the USF 12 yard line, Cole came into the came for Parquet but fumbled the ball inside the Bulls red zone. USF’s Stephan Nicholas recovered and another Memphis penetration deep into Bull's territory was halted without a point scored.

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MEMPHIS Again, the defense did it’s job, and in just three plays, the Tigers had the ball back. From their own 48 yard line, Memphis used two runs by Parquet to set up a 36-yard pass to a wide open White, who raced into the end zone untouched for the score and a 7-0 Tiger lead. The ensuing series really set the stage for the day and the frustrations Memphis would face. The Tigers had a chance to take over the game when on second down, Bulls' quarterback Pat Julmiste fumbled the ball and it appeared that the Tigers' LaVale Washington had recovered. But on the bottom of the pile, USF’s right guard Chris Carothers wrestled the ball away and gave new life to his offense. Three plays later, USF was forced to punt but UM linebacker Tim Goodwell was called for roughing the kicker. The series finally ended when Santiago Gramatica missed a field goal from 36 yards out but field position had changed. The first half ended with Memphis leading 7-0 but that lead would be short lived as the second stanza began. The Tigers had had every opportunity to put the game away in the first half. As has happened before in 2003, a special teams play would turn the momentum of the game in favor of the visitors. USF’s kick returner J.R. Reed took the opening kickoff of the second half, turned to the right side of the field, and 96 yards later was in the Memphis end zone. The Tigers answered the USF score with one of their own, a 45-yard field goal by Gostkowski, and the U of M had the lead back 10-7. When the defense held the Bulls to three-and-out, the U of M regained the ball at midfield but on first down, Parquet was stripped of the ball and USF's Reed would recover in midair and race 45 yards for the score. The replay showed that the Tiger tailback was indeed down, flat on his back at the time of the fumble. But officials ruled a fumble and the score stood, USF 14, Memphis 10. As the third period was winding to a close, Wimprine was facing a first-and- 10 at the Memphis 20 when he fired a pass that was picked off by the Bulls’ Reed, who returned the ball to the UM 14 yard line. Six plays later, DeJuan Green scampered four yards to the end zone and a 21-10 South Florida lead. Late in the final quarter, the U of M mounted a drive from the USF 45 yard line. Wimprine completed passes to Chris Kelley for one and 16 yards and to freshman Ryan Scott for six and six yards, before hooking up again with Scott on a nine-yard scoring play. It was too little, too late as the final score read: USF 21, Memphis 16. Wimprine, who threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns, would throw four pass interceptions on the afternoon and the Tigers would lose three fumbles for a team-high seven turnovers. Parquet would finish the day with 164 yards rushing, and Scott would catch a career-high five passes for 34 yards.

SCORING SUMMARY USF Memphis

0 7

0 0

14 3

7 6

21 16

UM (3:58 re 1st) White 36 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) USF (14:45 re 3rd) Reed 96 kickoff return (Gramatica kick) UM (10:07 re 3rd) Gostkowski 45 FG USF (8:13 re 3rd) Reed 45 fumble return (Gramatica kick) USF (14:55 re 4th) Green 4 run (Gramatica kick) UM (4:27 re 4th) Scott 9 pass from Wimprine (two point pass attempt failed) TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passing Yds KO Return Yds Passes Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

USF 8 47-25 167 1-96 8-17-0 10-34.9 3-2 7-65 29:20 1-6

MEMPHIS 23 38-187 271 4-52 25-51-4 3-38.3 3-3 4-30 30:40 4-28

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM-Parquet 26-164-0, Cole 5-17-0, White 5-11-0, Wimprine 2-(-5)-0. USF- Green 20-431, Crossley 10-20-0, Brewer 6-9-0. Passing: MEM-Wimprine 25-51-4-271-2. USFJulmiste 8-17-0-167-0. Receiving: MEM-D.White 1-36-1, Scott 5-34-1, T.Davis 4-72-0, Garcia 4-50-0, Price 4-33-0, Doucette 2-3-0, Kelley 3-22-0. USF-Hicks 2-52-0, Whittaker 2-23-0, Iskra 1-58-0, Bain 1-14-0, Green 113-0. Interceptions: MEM-none. USF-Reed 3-15-0, Jones 1-21-0. Attendance: 47,875 (weather- temp 46 degrees, wind N 9, mostly sunny) NOTES ◆ Freshman wide receiver Ryan Scott caught his first collegiate touchdown pass on an nine-yard toss from Danny Wimprine. The Jackson, TN, native also had five receptions for the game, marking his career high. ◆ Junior tailback Derron Parquet, playing in place of

the injured DeAngelo Williams, rushed for a career-high 164 yards on 26 attempts. ◆ Junior wide receiver Darron White caught his fifth touchdown pass of the season. He also has four rushing touchdowns this season.

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North Texas New Orleans, LA - The nation's longest bowl drought, 32 years, has ended and it ended in a big way for the University of Memphis Tigers. Memphis, which had not participated in a bowl game since the 1971 season, received a bid to the 2003 New Orleans Bowl to face Sun Belt Conference champion North Texas after closing out a stellar 8-4 season. The city of Memphis was electrified. Excitement The Superdome abounded and Tiger New Orleans, LA faithful began buying tickets and preparing Dec. 16, 2003 for the trip to the "Big Att. 25,184 Easy". Playing in the first bowl game of the 2003 postseason and before a national television audience on ESPN, the Tigers would be challenged to stop the nation's top running back in Patrick Cobbs of UNT. And the team would have to succeed without the services of its top tailback, DeAngelo Williams. Following three days of fun and practice, game day finally arrived on December 16th. Memphis won the coin toss and deferred until the second half, giving the Mean Green the ball. UNT gave the ball to Cobbs six times on the opening drive, but were forced to call on kicker Nick Bazaldua when the drive stalled at the Tiger 30 yard line. Bazaldua booted a 47-yard field goal and the Mean Green led 3-0. But this night would belong to the bowl hungry Tigers and the North Texas lead would be short lived. After UM receiver Chris Kelley returned the kickoff to the Memphis 34 yard line, junior quarterback and New Orleans native Danny Wimprine took over. When rushes by Darron White and Derron Parquet failed to gain yardage, Wimprine went up top and connected with wide out Darren Garcia for 63 yards to the UNT six yard line. Three plays later, Wimprine kept the ball and raced seven yards into the end zone for the go-ahead score. The Tiger defense, having had a taste of the North Texas offense, returned to the field determined that to shut down the Mean Green. Three plays later, punter Brad Kadlubar kicked the ball back to the Tigers. But possible disaster struck as tailback Parquet was knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury. Memphis would be forced to put the ball in the hands of walk-on back LaKendus Cole to win the game.

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Midway through the second quarter, North Texas was forced to punt and the Memphis offense got the ball at the UM 24. Powered by the running of Cole and the passing of Wimprine, the Tigers drove the ball to the UNT 10 yard line before Wimprine found Kelley in the end zone for the team's second score of the game. Stephen Gostkowski added the extra point and the Tiger lead was 14-3. Lightning would soon strike again. On the ensuing kickoff, Memphis's Shaka Hill would strip the ball from returner Kevin Moore and Cato Mott would recover at the UNT eight yard line. After three plays, Gostkowski was called on and connected on a 21 yard field goal. The Tigers went to the locker room with a 17-3 halftime lead. The third stanza of the 2003 New Orleans Bowl became a defensive battle, and both teams were unable to move the ball until the two-minute mark. The Mean Green, starting near midfield, marched 58 yards in six plays with Cobbs going the final 35 yards for their first touchdown of the night. Suddenly the score read Memphis 17, North Texas 10 as the third quarter ended. But the Tigers were on a mission and this game would not be lost in the final period. With 12:28 left in the contest, Memphis regained the ball at their own 38 yard line. Wimprine, the Tigers' record setting signal-caller, hit receiver Darron White for 20 yards and fullback Robert Douglas gained three on his first carry of the game. After a face mask penalty against UNT, Cole had gains of two yards and 14 yards to the Mean Green five yard line. On second and goal, the sophomore from Houston High in Memphis, burst up the middle for the touchdown and a 24-10 lead. It was Cole's first collegiate touchdown and gave Memphis an insurmountable lead. North Texas fought hard and with 2:26 left in the game scored again on a Cobbs' run of two yards. But the Tigers were undaunted and immediately pushed the Mean Green down field for yet another score. This one would ice the victory that had been so long awaited. With Cole gaining yards on the ground and Wimprine connecting with receivers Mario Pratcher and John Doucette, Memphis moved within field goal range and Gostkowski brought on the celebration with a 42 yard-kick. As the final seconds ticked off the clock, the players gave head coach Tommy West the traditional cooler bath and then carried their coach onto the field on their shoulders. New Orleans Bowl director Ron Maestri presented the Tigers the championship trophy at midfield and Memphis quarterback Danny Wimprine was named the game's MVP. Wimprine finished the game completing 17-of-23 pass attempts for 254 yards and one touchdown and ran for another. LaKendus Cole was presented the game ball by head coach Tommy West after rushing for 62 yards and one score in a reserve role. Memphis would complete the 2003 season with a record of 94, marking the best finish by a Tiger team since the 1963 season.

SCORING SUMMARY Memphis North Texas

7 3

10 0

0 7

10 7

27 17

NT (9:44 re 1st) Bazaldua 47 FG UM (6:57 re 1st) Wimprine 7 run (Gostkowski kick) UM (4:58 re 2nd) Kelley 10 pass from Wimprine (Gostkowski kick) UM (3:39 re 2nd) Gostkowski 21 FG NT (00:13 re 3rd) Cobbs 35 run (Bazaldua kick) UM (9:08 re 4th) Cole 5 run (Gostkowski kick) NT (7:13 re 4th) Cobbs 2 run (Bazaldua kick) UM (2:26 re 4th) Gostkowski 42 FG TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passing Yds KO Return Yds Passes Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

MEMPHIS 15 45-88 254 4-69 17-24-0 6-38.7 0-0 9-57 34:08 3-13

NT 11 33-122 152 4-61 9-21-0 8-37.3 1-1 6-61 25:52 1-1

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM-Cole 27-62-1, Parquet 3-9-0, White 4-8-0, Wimprine 6-17-1, Avery 2-3-0, Douglas 1-3-0. NT- Cobbs 23-110-2, Branch 2-100, Hall 8-2-0. Passing: MEM-Wimprine 17-23-0-254-1. NTHall 9-21-0-152-0. Receiving: MEM-D.White 3-34-0, Scott 1-8-0, Garcia 2-109-0, Pratcher 2-62-0, Avery 3-14-0, Doucette 2-14-0, Kelley 1-10-1, Cole 3-3-0. NTQuinn 4-56-0, Branch 3-50-0, Blount 2-46-0. Interceptions: MEM-none. NT-none. Attendance: 25,184 (weather- temp 72 degrees indoor, wind - none) NOTES ◆ Junior wide receiver Chris Kelley caught his second collegiate touchdown pass on an 10-yard toss from Danny Wimprine. ◆ Sophomore walk-on tailback LaKendus Cole, playing in place of the injured DeAngelo Williams and Derron Parquet, rushed for a career-high 62 yards on 23 attempts and scored his first collegiate touchdown. ◆ Wide receiver Darren Garcia caught two passes

in the New Orleans Bowl, but both were recording setting. Garcia hauled in a 63-yard pass from Danny Wimprine and later grabbed a 46-yard pass.

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2003 Final Statistics Overall Record: 9-4; C-USA Record: 5-3 (T3rd); Home: 5-2; Away: 3-2; Neutral: 1-0

2003 RESULTS Date 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/16 * #

Opponent Score Attendance Tennessee Tech W, 40-10 26,101 Ole Miss W, 44-34 51,914 at Southern Miss * L, 6-23 29,233 Arkansas State W, 38-16 38,093 UAB * L, 10-24 37,354 at Mississippi State L, 27-35 45,329 at Houston * W, 45-14 22,623 at Tulane * W, 41-9 19,357 East Carolina * W, 41-24 40,131 at Louisville * W, 37-7 30,114 Cincinnati * W, 21-16 42,884 USF * L, 16-21 47,875 North Texas # W, 27-17 25,184 Conference USA games New Orleans Bowl Overall Attendance: 431,008 (33,154) Home: 284,352 (40,622) Away: 146,656 (29,331)

SCORE BY QUARTERS

U of M OPP

1 104 61

2 87 60

3 116 71

4 86 58

Total 393 250

TEAM STATISTICS

First Downs Rushing/Passing Penalty Total Net Yards Total Plays Plays per Game Avg per Play Avg per Game Net Rushing Yards Rushing Yds Gained Rushing Yds Lost Total Attempts Avg per Play Avg per Game Net Passing Yards Att/Comp/Int Avg per Att Avg per Comp Avg per Game Punts/Avg/Blk Avg Punts per Game Punt Ret/Yds/Avg Net Punting Kickoff Ret/Yds/Avg Returns Per Game Interceptions/Yds Avg Yds Per Ret Fumbles/Lost Penalties/Yds Yds Penalized/Game 3rd Dwn Cnv/Att/Pct Time of Possession 2 PT Safety

U of M 285 117/142 26 5779 1000 76.9 5.8 444.5 2360 2639 279 530 4.5 181.5 3419 470/260/13 7.3 13.1 263.0 67/38.7/2 5.1 29/225/7.8 33.2 31/578/18.6 2.3 11/172 15.6 23/15 80/643 49.5 84/209/40.0 30:15 1

Game 30.2 19.2

OPP 193 83/97 13 3845 879 67.6 4.4 295.8 1435 1865 430 485 3.0 110.4 2410 394/187/11 6.1 12.9 185.4 98/39.7/1 7.5 38/370/9.7 37.4 52/1302/25.0 3.9 13/141 10.8 24/13 100/878 67.5 57/199/29.0 29:45 0

DeAngelo Williams Derron Parquet LaKendus Cole Darron White Maurice Avery LaDarius Price Darren Garcia Robert Douglas Danny Wimprine Chris Kelley Bobby Robison Brandon Roberson Team MEM OPP

G 11 10 10 13 11 10 11 13 13 13 5 13 13 13 13

RUSHING ATT 243 95 70 30 24 9 1 2 40 2 4 2 8 530 485

YDG YDL 1487 57 501 14 237 11 148 20 112 14 43 0 2 0 3 1 104 107 0 7 2 9 0 14 0 25 2639 279 1865 430

YDS 1430 487 226 128 98 43 2 2 -3 -7 -7 -14 -25 2360 1435

MEMPHIS AVG 5.9 5.1 3.2 4.3 4.1 4.8 2.0 1.0 -0.1 -3.5 -1.8 -7.0 -3.1 4.5 3.0

TD 10 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 22 12

LG 49 31 28 40 33 11 2 3 17 0 2 0 0 49 43

PCT 55.9 52.4 .667 .000 .000 1.000 55.3 47.5

TD 22 0 1 0 0 0 23 14

LG 92 28 65 0 0 34 92 65

PASSING G Danny Wimprine 13 Bobby Robison 5 Darron White 13 Brandon Roberson 13 Maurcie Avery 11 Chris Kelley 13 MEM 13 OPP 13

ATT 440 21 3 2 1 1 470 394

COM 246 11 2 0 0 1 260 187

INT 13 0 0 0 0 0 13 11

YDS 3174 130 81 0 0 34 3419 2410

RECEIVING Maurice Avery Darron White DeAngelo Williams Tavarious Davis Darren Garcia LaDarius Price John Doucette Ryan Scott Chris Kelley Mario Pratcher LaKendus Cole Derron Parquet Danny Wimprine Robert Douglas Issac Daniel MEM OPP

G 11 13 11 12 13 12 13 13 13 9 10 10 13 13 13 13 13

NO 49 37 35 27 26 21 17 15 11 10 4 3 2 2 1 260 187

YDS 742 525 384 407 387 202 194 119 154 165 11 57 50 8 14 3419 2410

AVG TD LG 15.1 8 55 14.2 5 36 11.0 3 80 15.1 3 92 14.9 0 63 9.6 0 47 11.4 0 53 7.9 1 12 14.0 2 65 16.5 1 50 2.8 0 8 19.0 0 36 25.0 0 34 4.0 0 7 14.0 0 14 13.1 23 92 12.9 14 65

PUNTING Brandon Roberson Danny Wimprine Maurice Avery Team MEM OPP

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G 13 13 11 13 13 13

NO 50 14 1 2 67 98

YDS 1975 551 44 22 2592 3894

AVG 39.5 39.4 44.0 11.0 38.7 39.7

LG 54 55 61 0 55 64

AVG/G 67.5 40.4 34.9 33.9 35.2 20.2 17.6 13.2 15.4 23.6 1.1 5.7 3.8 1.1 1.1 263.0 185.4

BK IN20 0 7 0 5 0 1 2 0 2 13 1 22

2003 Final Statistics

PUNT RETURNS G 13 13 12 13 13

Cole Hoppe Chris Kelley Sam Brewer MEM OPP

NO 27 1 1 29 38

YDS 211 0 14 225 370

AVG 7.8 0.0 14.0 7.8 9.7

TD 0 0 0 0 1

LG 16 0 14 16 87

FIELD GOALS G Stephen Gostkowski 13 MEM 13 OPP 13

10-29 12-12 12-12 3-4

30-39 4-8 4-8 3-4

40-49 3-8 3-8 3-5

50+ 0-1 0-1 0-0

TOT 19-29 19-29 9-13

LG BLK 45 1 45 1 47 1

KICKOFF RETURNS G 13 13 13 11 13 13 13 13

DeAngelo Williams Chris Kelley Derrick Ballard Michael Spurlock Tim Goodwell John Doucette MEM OPP

NO 13 12 3 1 1 1 31 52

YDS 299 225 41 0 0 13 578 1302

AVG 23.0 18.8 13.7 0.0 0.0 13.0 18.6 25.0

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

LG 46 26 25 0 0 13 46 100

TOT 3171 1430 487 226 209 123 98 43 27 2 2 -25 4258 4354

AVG 243.9 130.0 48.7 22.6 16.1 24.6 8.9 4.3 2.7 0.3 0.2 -2.8 354.8 362.8

TD 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0

LG 36 38 52 36 6 0 0 0 52 42

SAF 0 0 0 0 0 0

TP 101 78 66 54 26 18

TOTAL OFFENSE G 13 11 10 10 13 5 11 10 13 13 13 13 12 12

Danny Wimprine DeAngelo Williams Derron Parquet LaKendus Cole Darron White Bobby Robison Maurice Avery LaDarius Price Chris Kelley Robert Douglas Darren Garcia team MEM OPP

PLYS 480 243 95 70 33 25 25 9 3 7 1 10 842 874

RUSH -3 1430 487 226 128 -7 98 43 -7 2 2 -25 1390 2365

PASS 3174 0 0 0 81 130 0 0 34 0 0 0 2868 1989

INTERCEPTIONS G 13 13 13 13 12 13 13 13 13 13

Wesley Smith Scott Vogel Eric Taylor Will Hyden O.C. Collins Coot Terry Greg Harper Derrick Ballard MEM OPP

POS DB DB DT ILB DB OLB OLB DB

NO 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 13

YDS 40 38 52 36 6 0 0 0 172 141

SCORING Stephen Gostkowski DeAngelo Williams Maurice Avery Darron White Danny Wimprine Tavarious Davis

G 13 11 11 13 13 13

TDS 0 13 11 9 4 3

EXP 44-44 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

2XP 0 0 0 1-1 1-1 0

FG 19-29 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

G 13 13 9 13 13 13 13 13 1 13 12 12

Chris Kelley LaKendus Cole Mario Pratcher Eric Taylor Ryan Scott Will Hyden Scott Vogel team Danny Haynes Ryan Ivey MEM OPP

TDS 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 40 42

EXP 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 32-37 35-39

2XP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-1 2-3 1-1

FG 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 9-14 12-20

SAF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

TP 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 2 0 0 303 327

ALL-PURPOSE DeAngelo Williams Maurice Avery Darron White Derron Parquet Tavarious Davis Darren Garcia Chris Kelley LaDarius Price LaKendus Cole Cole Hoppe John Doucette Mario Pratcher Ryan Scott Eric Taylor Danny Wimprine Derrick Ballard Wesley Smith Scott Vogel Will Hyden Issac Daniel MEM OPP

RUN 1430 98 128 487 0 2 -7 43 226 0 0 0 0 0 -3 0 0 0 0 0 2360 1435

Will Hyden Wesley Smith Greg Harper Coot Terry Derrick Ballard Eric Taylor Scott Vogel Albert Means Treveco Lucas Cameron Essex Tim Goodwell O.C. Collins LaVale Washington David McNair Sam Brewer Tristan Thomas Shaka Hill Lionel Pieh Lee Hayes Marcus West Kenyun Glover Robert Douglas Quinton McCrary Jamaal Rufus Cato Mott Javar Pollard Rusty Clayton Mike Snyder Derek Clenin Sheldon Taylor Olen Whitely TOTAL OPP

G 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 10 13 13 13 12 13 8 13 9 13 5 13 8 13 13 13 13 10 13 10 13 5 9 13 13

REC 384 742 525 57 407 387 154 202 11 0 194 165 119 0 50 0 0 0 0 14 3419 2410

PR KOR OTH 0 299 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 225 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 211 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 41 0 0 0 40 0 0 38 0 0 36 0 0 0 225 578 172 370 1302 141

YPG 192.1 76.4 50.2 54.4 33.9 35.4 37.2 24.5 23.7 16.2 18.8 23.6 13.2 4.0 3.6 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.8 1.4 519.5 435.2

TOT 2113 840 653 544 407 389 372 245 237 211 207 165 119 52 47 41 40 38 36 14 6754 5658

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UT A 66 35 51 47 64 33 74 22 71 20 47 35 46 23 27 24 31 18 28 14 28 9 23 13 11 18 14 8 11 7 11 3 7 6 6 5 6 5 7 2 1 7 7 1 4 4 5 2 3 3 6 0 1 4 3 2 2 2 1 2 0 1 683 379 634 299

TOT TFL SACK 101 5-17 2-12 98 4-31 1-20 97 10-54 5-38 96 11-71 7-44 91 7-30 2-11 82 10-62 4-42 69 2-9 1-6 51 2-15 2-15 49 10-41 4-27 42 1-1 0-0 37 2-4 0-0 36 1-1 0-0 29 4-9 2-4 22 3-23 3-23 18 0-0 0-0 14 0-0 0-0 13 0-0 0-0 11 0-0 0-0 11 0-0 0-0 9 2-4 0-0 8 0-0 0-0 8 0-0 0-0 8 0-0 0-0 7 1-13 0-0 6 0-0 0-0 6 1-7 0-0 5 0-0 0-0 5 0-0 0-0 4 0-0 0-0 3 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1062 75-376 35-256 933 85-274 12-74

FR PB 0-0 4 0-0 8 0-0 2 1-0 2 2-0 8 2-0 8 2-3 11 0-0 2 2-0 0 0-0 5 0-0 1 0-0 5 0-0 2 0-0 3 1-0 0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 0 1-0 1 1-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 13-3 64 15-84 59

2003 Superlatives

MEMPHIS

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes .....................................29, DeAngelo Williams vs East Carolina Yards Rushing.................................. 195, DeAngelo Williams vs Tulane TD Rushes ........................................... 2, DeAngelo Williams vs 3 times ................ 2, Darron White vs Miss State; Maurice Avery vs Tenn. Tech Long Rush ......................................... 49, DeAngelo Williams vs Tulane Pass Attempts.................................... 60, Danny Wimprine vs Miss State Pass Completions .................. 32, Danny Wimprine vs UAB & Miss State Yards Passing ................................ 398, Danny Wimprine vs Miss State TD Passes .................................... 4, Danny Wimprine vs East Carolina Long Pass ........................................... 92, Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss Receptions ....................................................13,Maurice Avery vs UAB Yards Receiving ......................... 135, DeAngelo Williams vs Tenn. Tech TD Receptions ................ 2, Maurice Avery vs Houston & East Carolina ... 2, Darron White vs East Carolina & DeAngelo Williams vs Tenn. Tech Long Receptions ................................. 92, Tavarious Davis vs Ole Miss Field Goals ...................................... 3, Stephen Gostkowski vs Ole Miss Long Field Goal ................................... 45, Stephen Gostkowski vs USF Punts ........................................ 9, Brandon Roberson vs Southern Miss Punting Average ...................... 49.5, Brandon Roberson vs Tenn. Tech Long Punt ......................................... 55, Danny Wimprine vs Cincinnati Long Punt Return ....................................... 16, Cole Hoppe vs Houston Long Kickoff Return ........................ 46, DeAngelo Williams vs Cincinnati Tackles ................................................. 14, Will Hyden vs East Carolina Sacks ..................................................... 3, Coot Terry vs East Carolina

Rushes ......................................................................... 51 vs Louisville Yards Rushing................................................................ 288 vs Tulane TD Rushes ........................... 3 vs Tenn.Tech, Arkansas State & Tulane Pass Attempts................................................................ 61 vs Miss State Pass Completions ............................................. 32 vs UAB & Miss State Yards Passing ............................................................ 398 vs Miss State Yards Per Pass ............................................................11.4 vs Ole Miss TD Passes ................................................................ 4 vs East Carolina Total Plays ....................................................... 89 vs Miss State & USF Total Offense .............................................................. 568 vs Miss State Yards Per Play .............................................................. 7.2 vs Ole Miss Points ............................................................................. 45 vs Houston Sacks By ................................................................... 7 vs East Carolina First Downs .................................................................. 29 vs Miss State Penalties ............................................................... 11 vs Arkansas State Penalty Yards ....................................................................... 95 vs UAB Turnovers .............................................................................. 7 vs USF Interceptions By ................................................. 2 vs Ole Miss & Tulane

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Rushes ................................................... 29, Mewelde Moore (Tulane) Yards Rushing....................................... 159, Mewelde Moore (Tulane) TD Rushes .............. 2, Nick Turner (Miss State) &Patrick Cobbs (UNT) Long Rush ............................................ 43, Jason Ballard (Tenn. Tech) Pass Attempts................................................ 48, Eli Manning (Ole Miss) Pass Completions ......................................... 26, Eli Manning (Ole Miss) Yards Passing ............................................ 292, Eli Manning (Ole Miss) TD Passes ..................................................... 4, Eli Manning (Ole Miss) Long Pass ............................................... 65, Robert Craft (Tenn. Tech) Receptions ......................................... 10, Hannibal Thomas(Cincinnati) Yards Receiving ............................... 173, Hannibal Thomas(Cincinnati) TD Receptions ........................................ 2, Aaron Lumpkin (Miss State) Long Reception .......................................... 65, Derek Lee (Tenn. Tech) Field Goals ............................................. 2, Jonathan Nichols (Ole Miss) Long Field Goal .................................. 47, Nick Bazaldua (North Texas) Punts .............................................................. 9, Brandon Baker (USF) Punting Average .................................... 47.9, Robert Wallis (Miss State) Long Punt ............................................. 64, Cody Ridgeway (Ole Miss) Long Punt Return ............................. 87, Marvin Young (Southern Miss) Long Kickoff Return .................................... 100, Fred Reid (Miss State) Tackles ............................................. 15, Michael Boley (Southern Miss) Sacks ............................................................3, Jason McElveen (UAB) Interceptions ........................................................... 3, J.R. Reed (USF)

OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes ..................................................................... 49, Southern Miss Yards Rushing......................................................... 205, Southern Miss TD Rushes ........... 2, Southern Miss, Arkansas State, Miss State & UNT Pass Attempts...................................................................... 48, Ole Miss Pass Completions ............................................................... 26, Ole Miss Yards Passing .................................................................. 292, Ole Miss Yards Per Pass ....................................................................... 9.8, USF TD Passes ........................................................................... 4, Ole Miss Total Plays ......................................................................... 78, Ole Miss Total Offense .................................................................... 408, Ole Miss Yards Per Play ............................................................. 5.8, Tenn. Tech Points ............................................................................... 35,Miss State Sacks By .................................................................................... 5, UAB First Downs ........................................................................ 22, Ole Miss Penalties ......................................................................... 13, Miss State Penalty Yards ................................................................ 132, Miss State Turnovers ... 3, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, Arkansas State & East Carolina Interceptions By .......................................................................... 4, USF

NCAA TEAM RANKINGS Rushing Offense ................................................................................ 32 Passing Offense ................................................................................. 27 Total Offense ..................................................................................... 16 Net Punting ....................................................................................... 98 Punt Returns ..................................................................................... 89 Kickoff Returns................................................................................... 91 Scoring ............................................................................................. 32 Rushing Defense ............................................................................... 18 Pass Efficiency Defense ..................................................................... 14 Total Defense ...................................................................................... 9 Scoring Defense ................................................................................ 20 Turnover Margin ............................................................................... 77

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Miscellaneous Stats In the RED ZONE

Turnovers

Total Scores Touchdowns 27, Field Goals 15

Third Down Conversions

Takeaways 24, Giveaways 27 (Diff. -4) Points Off Turnovers Memphis 68 (TD 8, FG 4) Opponent 43 (TD 5, FG 3)

Non-Scores Missed Field Goals 3 Loss of Downs 2 Clock 0 Turnovers 6 (fumbles 3, Interceptions 3)

Kickoffs Byrne Gostkowski

Drives Started 182 11

TD 46 2

FG 18 1

FGA 28 1

No. 46 34

Ret. 27 25

OB 1 2

TB 18 7

Drives Ended By PUNT DOWN 63 8 4 1 FC 0 0

OSK 0 0

TURN 27 1

Made/Att. 32-55 24-49 18-71 10-33 84-208

Pct. .581 .489 .253 .303 .403

Fourth Down Conversions Yards 1-3 4-6 7-10 11+ Total

Opponent Non-Scores Missed Field Goals 2 Loss of Downs 3 Clock 0 Turnovers 2 (fumbles 1, Interceptions 1)

Drive Chart

Yards 1-3 4-6 7-10 11+ Total

Points Off Turnovers Per Game Memphis 5.20 Opponents 3.30

Opponent Total Scores Touchdowns 20, Field Goals 6

Quarterback Wimprine Robison

MEMPHIS

CLOCK 9 2

Avg. Depth 2.93 (135) 4.30 (147)

Made/Att. 1-5 3-5 1-4 0-1 5-15

Points Scored 370 16

Pts./ Drive 2.03 1.45

Pct. .200 .600 .250 .000 .333

Drive Efficiency 0.351 0.273

Avg. Drive Start 26.28 (1209) 24.82 (844)

Game-By-Game Team Comparisons Game Memphis Tennessee Tech Memphis Ole Miss Memphis at Southern Miss Memphis Arkansas State Memphis UAB Memphis at Mississippi State Memphis at Houston Memphis at Tulane Memphis East Carolina Memphis at Louisville Memphis Cincinnati Memphis USF Memphis UNT

Score

1st Downs

T.O.P

40 10 44 34 6 23 38 16 10 24 27 35 45 14 41 9 41 24 37 7 21 16 16 21 27 17

25 11 17 22 17 14 19 14 20 16 28 18 25 19 25 18 28 15 24 12 18 15 23 8 15 11

32:10 27:50 26:58 33:02 27:17 32:43 31:44 28:16 30:00 30:00 27:58 32:02 31:19 28:41 29:45 30:15 27:45 32:15 37:28 22:32 29:32 30:28 30:40 29:20 34:08 25:52

Rushing (No.-Yds-TD) 44-177-3 25-138-0 36-117-2 30-116-0 39-142-0 49-205-2 39-163-3 34-105-2 28-89-0 41-95-1 28-170-2 37-136-2 45-255-2 44-160-0 46-288-3 45-192-0 46-225-1 39-55-1 51-242-2 27-57-1 45-167-2 34-29-0 38-187-0 47-25-1 45-88-2 33-122-2

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Passing (Cmp-Att-Yds-TD) 24-38-390-2 16-30-183-1 19-34-389-3 26-48-292-4 16-36-182-0 7-25-102-0 20-36-238-2 16-29-171-0 32-42-257-1 14-28-231-2 32-60-398-1 16-34-245-2 14-27-232-3 16-28-163-2 17-31-178-2 12-32-105-1 18-33-284-4 16-32-168-1 17-29-201-1 13-31-159-0 9-28-145-1 18-39-272-1 25-51-271-2 8-17-167-0 17-24-254-1 9-21-152-0

Total Offense (TP-Yds-TD) 82-567-5 55-321-1 70-506-5 78-408-4 75-374-0 74-307-2 75-401-5 63-276-2 70-346-1 69-326-3 89-568-3 71-381-4 72-487-5 72-323-2 77-466-5 77-297-1 79-509-5 71-223-2 80-443-3 58-216-1 73-312-3 73-301-1 89-458-2 64-192-1 69-342-3 54-274-2

3rd Down Conversions 9-18 1-13 7-17 3-14 3-15 6-20 9-17 3-12 4-15 6-15 5-16 7-16 5-12 5-15 9-15 4-15 4-14 7-18 7-17 3-13 7-17 5-17 9-19 3-17 6-17 4-14

Game-by-Game Stats

MEMPHIS

Game-by-Game Rushing No.-Yds-TD Tennessee Tech Ole Miss at Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB at Miss State at Houston at Tulane East Carolina at Louisville Cincinnati USF UNT

20 Williams 14-61-1 28-135-2 28-158-0 23-108-1 15-107-0 15-119-0 20-120-2 21-195-2 29-137-1 27-154-1 23-136-0 DNP DNP

2 Price 1-4-0 0-0-0 1-6-0 1-6-0 2-13-0 0-0-0 1-9-0 0-0-0 2-4-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

3 Parquet 4-5-0 DNP 1-(-1)-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 4-16-0 13-97-0 16-70-0 9-62-0 7-34-0 12-31-0 26-164-0 3-9-0

38 Cole 14-41-0 0-0-0 5-22-0 5-41-0 0-0-0 DNP 2-11-0 3-5-0 1-2-0 8-25-0 0-0-0 5-17-0 27-62-1

18 Wimprine11 0-0-0 1-(-13)-0 1-(-11)-0 4-10-1 6-(-32)-0 3-(-15)-0 3-10-0 1-17-0 1-1-0 4-21-1 7-(-3)-1 2-(-5)-0 6-17-1

Robison 0-0-0 DNP DNP 1-(-5)-0 DNP DNP 2-(-4)-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP

1 Avery 6-55-2 4-3-0 2-15-0 2-0-0 3-4-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 2-9-1 0-0-0 2-6-0 DNP DNP 2-3-0

28 White 2-15-0 0-0-0 1-3-0 2-4-1 1-0-0 3-58-2 3-14-0 2-(-10)-0 3-21-0 1-1-0 3-3-1 5-11-0 4-8-0

Game-by-Game Receiving No.-Yds-TD Tennessee Tech Ole Miss at Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB at Miss State at Houston at Tulane East Carolina at Louisville Cincinnati USF UNT

1 Avery 3-18-0 3-63-1 7-103-0 5-93-1 13-125-1 3-54-0 4-79-2 3-40-1 4-98-2 1-55-0 DNP DNP 3-14-0

2 Price 3-61-0 0-0-0 2-14-0 2-14-0 2-9-0 3-46-0 2-15-0 1-4-0 1-9-0 1-(-3)-0 0-0-0 4-33-0 0-0-0

88 Davis 6-54-0 3-113-1 1-5-0 1-12-0 3-20-0 3-25-1 1-11-0 2-50-1 1-21-0 1-16-0 1-8-0 4-72-0 0-0-0

12 Kelley 1-4-0 0-0-0 1-17-0 0-0-0 1-7-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 3-29-0 1-65-1 3-22-0 1-10-1

28 D.White 16 Garcia 3-56-0 0-0-0 4-56-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-13-0 5-66-1 3-29-0 2-24-0 5-38-0 10-102-0 4-104-0 0-0-0 1-7-0 2-14-0 3-14-0 3-69-2 2-21-0 3-55-1 0-0-0 1-13-0 1-2-0 1-36-1 4-50-0 3-34-0 2-109-0

82 Doucette 2-38-0 4-92-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 1-(-4)-0 2-36-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-5-0 0-0-0 2-3-0 2-14-0

83 Scott 1-10-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-7-0 3-24-0 1-12-0 1-7-0 2-17-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 5-34-1 1-8-0

Game-by-Game Receiving No.-Yds-TD Tennessee Tech Ole Miss at Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB at Miss State at Houston at Tulane East Carolina at Louisville Cincinnati USF UNT

80 Webb DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

90 Bentley 0-0-0 DNP DNP 0-0-0 DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP

89 Daniel 1-14-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

34 Douglas 20 Williams 84 Pratcher 0-0-0 4-135-2 DNP 0-0-0 4-31-1 DNP 0-0-0 3-24-0 DNP 0-0-0 3-20-0 DNP 0-0-0 5-27-0 DNP 0-0-0 4-40-0 1-7-0 0-0-0 2-36-0 1-36-1 0-0-0 4-41-0 1-8-0 0-0-0 2-10-0 2-23-0 2-8-0 3-25-0 1-11-0 0-0-0 1-(-5)-0 2-18-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 2-62-0

Game-by-Game Passing (Cmp-Att-Yds-TD-Int) Tennessee Tech Ole Miss at Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB at Miss State at Houston at Tulane East Carolina at Louisville Cincinnati USF UNT

18 Wimprine 15-21-266-2-0 18-32-355-3-0 16-35-182-0-3 20-35-238-2-1 32-42-257-1-0 32-60-398-1-2 13-25-228-3-0 16-30-176-2-0 17-31-268-4-0 17-29-201-1-0 8-26-80-0-3 25-51-271-4-2 17-23-254-0-1

11 Robison 9-16-124-0-0 DNP DNP 0-1-0-0-0 DNP DNP 1-2-4-0-0 1-1-2-0-0 1-0-0-0-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP

19 Byrne 0-0-0-0-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0

150

87 Hoppe 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

38 Cole 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-8-0 0-0-0 3-3-0

2003 Game-by-Game Statistics

Game-by-Game Punting

Game-by-Game Field Goals Made (S.Gostkowski) Tennessee Tech Ole Miss at Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB at Miss State at Houston at Tulane East Carolina at Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas

Made 39, 23 21, 42, 17 21, 33 28 26 32,27 33 30,23 22,28 45 21,42

Missed 30, 43 31 30 52, 47 47, 36 46 41

No.-Avg.-In 20 Tennessee Tech Ole Miss at Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB at Miss State at Houston at Tulane East Carolina at Louisville Cincinnati USF UNT

48 Roberson 2-49.5-0 6-39.8-1 9-39.6-0 5-36.4-0 8-40.8-0 3-44.3-0 3-34.7-0 5-42.8-1 3-33.3-2 0-0-0 2-35.5-2 3-38.3-1 1-42.0-0

18 Wimprine 1-43.0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-43.0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 4-35.0-2 3-45.0-1 0-0-0 5-38.0-0

Long Drives

Scoring Drives Plays-Yds-Time of Possession-Score Tennessee Tech 12-61-4:13-FG; 3-67-0:27-TD; 10-78;4:14-TD; 2-65-0:28-TD; 1-28;0:07-TD; 12-65-3:46-TD; 14-74-5:50-FG Ole Miss 3-26-1:07-TD; 5-68-1:09-TD; 10-77-1:56-TD; 6-70-1:52-TD; 8-76-2:08-FG; 3-91-:45-TD; 4-8-2:12-FG; 7-35-2:26-FG at Southern Miss 5-28-2:05-FG; 10-94-1:15-FG Arkansas State 14-64-6:47-FG; 4-56-1:06-TD; 8-61-3:35-TD; 10-81-3:21-TD; 3-47-1:07-TD; 3-10-:53-TD UAB 9-71-3:24-TD; 13-77-6:01-FG at Miss State 5-80-1:29-TD; 3-70-:49-TD; 11-67-2:36-FG; 6-84-2:19-TD; 9-56-2:57-FG at Houston Int. for TD; 6-29-2:48-TD; 6-74-1:50-TD; 2-55-0:14-TD; 8-48-1:56-TD; 9-604:17-FG; 7-73-3:01-TD at Tulane 9-79-3:07-TD; 7-63-2:17-TD; Int for TD; 6-54-2:54-TD; 11-67-3:46-TD; 7-71-2:30-TD East Carolina 12-67-3:52-FG; 10-80-3:18-TD; 4-49-:57-TD; 9-80-2:22-TD; 3-361:12-TD; 4-9-1:03 FG; 7-96-3:32-TD at Louisville INT for TD; 6-60-2:07-TD; 8-71-2:42-FG; 8-47-1:44-FG; 11-80-5:20TD; Safety; 4-45-1:59-TD Cincinnati 2-78-:28-TD; 13-62-4:46-TD; 3-9-1:25-TD USF 3-52-1:03-TD; 13-61-4:38-FG; 8-45-1:40-TD UNT 6-66-2:47-TD; 9-76-4:26-TD; 4-4-1:11-FG; 8-62-3:20-TD; 11-43-4:47

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

8 Plays, 97 Yards, TOP 3:43 (4th Quarter) TD vs TCU 14 Plays, 93 Yards, TOP 6:19 (2nd Quarter) TD vs Tulane 12 Plays, 87 Yards, TOP 4:05 (4th Quarter) TD vs. Louisville 6 Plays, 86 Yards, TOP 3:08 (1st Quarter) TD vs Ole Miss 10 Plays, 84 Yards, TOP 3:02 (4th Quarter) Int. vs Houston 5 Plays, 83 Yards, TOP 1:27 (4th Quarter) Fum vs Sou. Miss

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Opponent 17 Plays, 98 Yards, TOP 7:44 (3rd Quarter) TD by Houston 13 Plays, 96 Yards, TOP 5:20 (1st Quarter) TD by Sou. Miss 5 plays, 86 yards, TOP 1:55 (4th Quarter) TD by North Texas 8 Plays, 80 Yards, TOP 4:23 (2nd Quarter) TD by Houston 7 Plays, 79 Yards, TOP 1:28 (2nd Quarter) TD by UAB 12 Plays, 77 Yards, TOP 2:45 (3rd Quarter) FG by South Fla.

Tackles Game-by-Game Defense

UT-AT-TT Tenn Tech Ole Miss Taylor 1-0-1 4-2-6 Means 2-1-3 0-1-1 Washington 1-0-1 1-0-1 Lucas 4-1-5 1-1-2 Glover 0-1-1 0-1-1 Colen 0-0-0 DNP West DNP DNP McNair 1-0-1 0-1-1 Hill 1-1-2 0-0-0 Terry 5-3-8 7-1-8 Harper 2-0-2 6-1-7 S.Taylor 0-1-1 1-1-2 Snyder DNP DNP Douglas 2-0-2 4-1-5 Hyden 1-2-3 5-3-8 Hunter 0-0-0 0-0-0 Goodwell 2-1-3 2-1-3 Ballard 5-0-5 4-2-6 Mott 1-0-1 0-0-0 Vogel 4-2-6 5-0-5 Essex 1-0-1 2-3-5 Hayes 0-0-0 1-2-3 Thomas 1-1-2 0-0-0 W.Smith 2-5-7 7-3-10 Rufus 1-0-1 0-0-0 Pieh 0-0-0 0-0-0 Collins 0-0-0 2-4-6 Pollard 3-0-3 0-0-0 McCrary 1-0-1 0-0--0 Brewer 0-1-1 2-0-2 Whitely 0-0-0 0-0-0

USM 5-1-6 1-2-3 2-2-4 3-4-7 0-1-1 DNP DNP 0-0-0 2-0-2 10-2-12 6-2-8 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 7-3-10 0-0-0 2-0-2 4-1-5 0-0-0 3-2-5 0-1-1 2-1-3 1-0-1 2-4-6 0-0-0 DNP 3-1-4 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1

Arkansas St 2-5-7 3-2-5 1-2-3 5-1-6 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-0-1 6-2-8 2-4-6 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 6-4-10 0-0-0 1-1-2 2-2-4 1-0-1 5-3-8 3-1-4 1-2-3 1-0-1 2-7-9 1-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP

UAB 1-5-6 3-5-8 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 2-1-3 1-2-3 0-0-0 3-4-7 10-2-12 DNP DNP 0-0-0 4-2-6 DNP 3-0-3 7-1-8 0-0-0 1-1-2 1-0-1 2-0-2 2-0-2 5-4-9 DNP 1-0-1 3-1-4 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

Miss State 5-3-8 4-2-6 1-2-3 DNP 0-1-1 DNP 2-1-3 2-1-3 1-0-1 6-1-7 6-2-8 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-5-6 DNP 2-0-2 10-1-11 0-0-0 3-4-7 2-2-4 DNP 1-0-1 6-6-12 DNP 1-1-2 2-0-2 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

Houston 4-3-7 1-2-3 0-3-3 DNP 1-2-3 DNP 2-0-2 2-2-4 0-2-2 8-2-10 5-6-11 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 8-3-11 0-0-0 5-2-7 7-3-10 0-2-2 5-1-6 3-0-3 DNP 1-0-1 3-3-6 2-1-3 1-1-2 0-0-0 DNP 2-1-3 1-0-1 0-0-0

(Game leaders are in bold) TACKLES ARE COMPUTED FOLLOWING COACHES REVIEW OF GAME FILM

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Tulane 5-2-7 3-0-3 1-3-4 0-1-1 0-0-0 DNP 1-0-1 4-0-4 2-1-3 4-2-6 4-2-6 DNP 3-2-5 0-0-0 7-0-7 0-0-0 5-1-6 4-2-6 0-0--0 5-3-8 4-2-6 DNP 1-0-1 4-3-7 2-1-3 2-0-2 4-1-5 0-0-0 0-1-1 2-3-5 0-0-0

ECU 3-5-5 0-2-2 1-4-5 2-1-3 0-1-1 DNP 0-0-0 1-1-2 0-0-0 5-0-5 5-1-6 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 9-5-14 0-0-0 2-2-4 6-3-9 0-0-0 4-3-7 5-2-7 DNP 1-1-2 2-5-7 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-4-4 0-0-0 0-1-1 4-2-6 0-0-0

Louisvile 2-2-4 2-1-3 1-1-2 2-2-4 DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-2 3-2-5 5-2-7 DNP DNP 0-0-0 6-3-9 DNP 0-0-0 5-2-7 1-0-1 1-1-2 3-1-4 DNP 2-1-3 4-3-7 0-1-1 1-2-3 4-1-5 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-2 DNP

Cincinnati 7-3-10 4-2-6 0-0-0 7-3-10 DNP DNP 0-0-0 1-1-2 1-0-1 5-1-6 5-4-9 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 3-3-6 DNP 0-0-0 7-1-8 0-0-0 2-1-3 1-1-2 DNP 1-0-1 6-2-8 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

USF 3-5-8 1-3-4 1-1-2 5-2-7 DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 8-1-9 5-5-10 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 6-2-8 DNP 1-0-1 6-1-7 0-0-0 3-2-5 2-1-3 DNP 0-0-0 3-2-5 0-0-0 0-0-0 3-1-4 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP

UNT 5-2-7 3-1-4 1-0-1 2-2-4 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 4-1-5 3-2-5 DNP DNP 0-0-0 3-0-3 0-0-0 1-0-1 4-1-5 0-0-0 5-0-5 1-0-1 DNP 0-0-0 5-0-5 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-0-1 DNP

Tiger Participation Name Tenn Tech Jermaine Anderson DNP OPPONENT QB Navin Ausley DNP Maurie Avery ✔ at Mississippi Evans Derrick Ballard ✔ Mississippi State Evans Aaron Bentley ✔ at Minnesota Jared Bidne DNP Greg Billingslea ✔ Sam Brewer ✔ Blake Butler ✔ Daniel Byram DNP Patrick Byrne ✔ Jermaine Chambers ✔ Rusty Clayton ✔ Derek Clenin ✔ LaKendus Cole ✔ Haracio Colen ✔ O.C. Collins ✔ James Corder DNP Chase Crawford DNP Issac Daniel ✔ Brian Davis DNP Charles Davis ✔ David Davis ✔ Tavarious Davis ✔ John Doucette ✔ Robert Douglas ✔ Cameron Essex ✔ Gene Frederic ✔ Trey Friend DNP Jamarcus Gaither DNP Bobby Garafolo DNP Darren Garcia ✔ Lane Garcia DNP Tavares Gideon DNP Kenyun Glover ✔ Tim Goodwell ✔ Stephen Gostkowski ✔ Andrew Handy ✔ Greg Harper ✔ Lee Hayes ✔ Danny Haynes DNP Willie Henderson DNP Shaka Hill ✔ Abraham Holloway DNP Cole Hoppe ✔ Jerran Humphrey DNP Carson Hunter ✔ Will Hyden ✔ Ryan Ivey ✔ Anthony Johnson DNP Jason Johnson ✔ Chris Kelley ✔ Khalid Khowaja DNP Taz Knockum DNP Treveco Lucas ✔ Jason Matthews ✔ Bruce McCaleb ✔ Quniton McCrary ✔ Jared McGowan DNP Adam McKenzie DNP David McNair ✔ Albert Means ✔ Cato Mott ✔ Tim Myers DNP

Ole Miss DNP TB DNP ✔ Arnold ✔ Arnold DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP

USM DNP FB DNP ✔ Tucker Floyd✔(WR) DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP

Ark State DNP SE DNP ✔ Blevins ✔ Blevins ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP

U A B Miss State DNP DNP TE FL DNP DNP ✔ ✔ Kendall Dodson ✔ ✔ Kendall Dodson DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP

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Houston DNP LT DNP ✔ Middle. ✔ Middle. ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP

Tulane DNP LG DNP ✔ Seymour ✔ Seymour DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP

ECU Louisville DNP DNP DNPC DNPRG ✔ ✔Hicks Powers ✔ ✔Hicks Powers ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP

MEMPHIS UC DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP

USF DNP RT DNP DNP Sells ✔ Sells DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP

UNT DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP

2003 Game-by-Game Statistics Name Tenn Tech Derron Parquet ✔ John Patterson DNP Lionel Pieh ✔ Javar Pollard ✔ Mario Pratcher DNP LaDarius Price ✔ Brandon Roberson ✔ Bobby Robison ✔ Jeremy Rone ✔ Jamaal Rufus ✔ Stephen Schuh ✔ Ryan Scott ✔ Andy Smith DNP Wesley Smith ✔ Mike Snyder DNP Michael Spurlock ✔ Brandon Stewart DNP Eddie Strickland DNP Eric Taylor ✔ Sheldon Taylor ✔ Coot Terry ✔ Tristan Thomas ✔ Scott Vogel ✔ LaVale Washington ✔ Von Webb DNP Marcus West DNP Darron White ✔ Olen Whitely ✔ Erskine Williams ✔ DeAngelo Williams ✔ Danny Wimprine ✔

Ole Miss DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔

USM ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔

Ark State ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔

UAB DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔

Miss State ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔

Houston ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔

Tulane ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔

ECU ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔

Louisville ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔

UC ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP ✔ ✔

USF ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔

2003 START CHART OPPONENT Tennessee Tech Ole Miss at Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB at Miss State at Houston at Tulane East Carolina at Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas

QB Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine Wimprine

TB Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Parquet Parquet

WR T.Davis White T.Davis T.Davis T.Davis T.Davis T.Davis Garcia Garcia T.Davis Garcia Kelley Garcia

WR Avery Avery Avery Avery Avery Avery Avery Avery Avery Avery White White White

OPPONENT Tennessee Tech Ole Miss at Southern Miss Arkansas State UAB at Miss State at Houston at Tulane East Carolina at Louisville Cincinnati USF North Texas

DE Lucas Lucas Lucas Lucas Lucas McNair McNair McNair Lucas Lucas Lucas Lucas Lucas

NT Glover Washington Washington Washington Means Means Means Means Means Means Means Means Means

DE Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor

LCS Vogel Vogel Vogel Vogel Vogel Vogel Vogel Vogel Vogel Vogel Vogel Vogel Vogel

OFFENSE WR TE Garcia Doucette Daniel (TE) Doucette Garcia Doucette Garcia White (WR) Garcia White (WR) Garcia White (WR) Scott Doucette Scott Doucette Scott White (WR) Daniel (TE) Doucette Scott Doucette Daniel (TE) Doucette Scott Doucette DEFENSE WLB MLB Washington (DE) Terry Terry Hyden Terry Hyden Terry Hyden Terry Hyden Terry Hyden Terry Hyden Terry Hyden Terry Hyden Terry Hyden Terry Hyden Terry Hyden Terry Hyden

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LT Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson D.Davis D.Davis D.Davis D.Davis D.Davis D.Davis D.Davis D.Davis D.Davis

LG Handy Handy Handy Handy Handy Handy Handy Handy Handy Handy Butler Butler Butler

C Frederic Frederic Frederic Frederic Frederic Frederic Frederic Frederic Frederic Frederic Frederic Frederic Frederic

RG Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews Matthews

RT Rone Rone Rone Rone Rone Rone Rone Rone Rone Rone Rone Rone Rone

SLB Harper Harper Harper Harper Harper Harper Harper Harper Harper Harper Harper Harper Harper

RCS Ballard Ballard Ballard Ballard Ballard Ballard Ballard Ballard Ballard Ballard Ballard Ballard Ballard

CB Hayes Hayes Hayes Hayes Hayes Collins Collins Collins Collins Collins Collins Collins Collins

FS W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith W.Smith

CB Collins Collins Collins Essex Essex Essex Essex Essex Essex Essex Essex Essex Essex

UNT ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP ✔ DNP DNP ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DNP ✔ ✔ DNP DNP DNP ✔

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DERRICK BALLARD, Cat Safety 6-2, 205, 4L, Madison, GA (Morgan County)

Was a four year starter for the Tigers at both linebacker and safety ... Was voted as a permanent team captain for the 2003 season ... Was named to the 2003 preseason and post season All-Conference USA Team ... Started 38 consecutive games for the Tigers on defense ... Was credited with 314 career tackles including 101 as a junior ... Had five career pass interceptions, 31 tackles for lost yardage, seven quarterback sacks and two blocked kicks ... His 31 tackles for lost yardage ranks as the eighth highest career total in school history and his minus 112 yards is the sixth highest total in Tiger history ... Was named the Tigers' Outstanding Defensive Lineman in 2002 and was named to the All-Conference USA Team and The Sporting News All-Conference USA Team ... Tallied a career high 15 tackles against Houston and Cincinnati in 2002... Had 13 solo tackles in the Houston game ... Returned his 2002 pass interception against Southern Mississippi for a touchdown ... Received Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week honors for the 2002 Southern Miss game.

BALLARD'S STATISTICS Defense 2000 2001 2002 2003 Total

G/S 11/7 9/7 12/12 13/13 45/39

UT 36 44 76 71 227

AT 26 16 25 20 87

Tot. 62 60 101 91 314

FR 0 0 1 2 3

Int 0 1 3 1 5

Loss 3-14 8-22 13-46 7-30 31-112

Was a four year letterman for the Tigers at wide receiver ... Was the team's fifth leading receiver in 2003 but save his best performance for the final game of his career ... Caught two passes for 109 yards in the New Orleans Bowl game ... Both were the longest in bowl history ... Had 26 pass receptions for 387 yards in 2003, including a long reception of 63 yards in the New Orleans Bowl ... Averaged 14.9 yards per game ... Had 104 yards receiving in the 2003 Mississippi State game ... Caught 19 passes for 207 yards during the 2002 season ... Had a long pass reception of 30 yards versus Houston in 2002 ... Served as a kick returner in 2000 and had two returns for 48 yards in the Tulane game ... Finished his career with 53 pass receptions for 672 yards ... Was named the Chris Faros Most Improved Player in the spring of 2002.

GARCIA'S STATISTICS Receiving 2000 2001 2002 2003 Totals

G/S 8/0 10/3 12/2 12/8 42/13

No. 1 7 19 26 53

Derrick Ballard Cat Safety

Yds 18 63 204 387 672

Avg 18.0 9.0 10.7 14.9 12.7

Darren Garcia Receiver

TD 0 0 0 0 0

LG 18 24 30 63 63

HARPER'S STATISTICS

DARREN GARCIA, Receiver 6-1, 192, 4L, Millington, TN (Millington)

GREG HARPER, Outside Linebacker 6-1, 235, 4L, Memphis, TN (Wooddale)

Was a four year starter for the Tigers at linebacker ... Started all 13 games in 2003 including the New Orleans Bowl ... Was the Tigers' third ranked tackler last season ... Was credited with 97 hits including 64 solo stops ... Had ten tackles for lost yardage and five quarterback sacks ... Tallied one pass interception and nine quarterback pressures ... Led the team with 12 tackles in the UAB game, 11 in the victory over Houston and 10 against South Florida ... Was the team's third leading tackler in 2002 before suffering a broken leg in the Tulane game ... Came back late in the season and finished the year with 37 total tackles ... Had a career high 12 tackles in the 2003 UAB game ... Finished his playing career at Memphis with 253 career tackles, four fumble recoveries and 30 tackles for lost yardage .... His 30 tackles for lost yardage ranks as the ninth highest career total in school history and his minus 110 yards is the seventh highest total in Tiger history ... Voted one of the permanent team captains for 2003. Defense 2000 2001 2002 2003 Total

Sacks 1-7 1-5 3-27 2-11 7-50

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G/S 11/9 11/10 7/5 13/13 42/37

UT 23 49 24 64 160

AT 23 24 13 33 93

Tot. 46 73 37 97 253

FR 1 2 1 0 4

Int 0 1 0 1 2

Loss 3-6 13-41 4-9 10-54 30-110

Sacks 1-4 5-25 0-0 5-38 11-67

DANNY HAYNES, Kicker 5-10, 200, 1L, Florence, AL (East Central Miss)

Came to the Tigers as a junior college transfer ...Worked as a kicker for two seasons but due to a groin injury as a junior was unable to see playing time in 2002 ... After spending over half of the 2002 season rehabbing his injury, returned to practice and worked with the Tiger special teams ... Served as a backup for kicker Stephen Gostkowski ... Returned for the 2003 season but struggled with a sore knee throughout most of the fall but managed to work as Gostkowski's backup ... Saw his game action as a Tiger in the victory over Tulane in New Orleans ... Would certainly be a candidate for a courage award as Haynes played football at the collegiate level despite a birth defect that left him with literally no arms or hands.

COLE HOPPE, Kick Returner 5-9, 187, 1L, Memphis, TN (Briarcrest HS)

Came to the Tigers as a transfer from Georgetown College ...Walked-on with the Tiger football team ... Worked as a receiver and kick returner for one season after setting out during the 2002 season ... Had 27 punt returns for 211 yards in 2003 ... Averaged 7.8 yards per return in 2003 ... Had a long return of 16 yards in the Houston victory.

HOPPE'S STATISTICS Punt Rets. G/S 2003 13/0

Greg Harper Outside Linebacker

154

No. 27

Yds 211

Danny Haynes Kicker

Avg 7.8

TD 0

Cole Hoppe Punt Returner

LG 16

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WILL HYDEN, Inside Linebacker 6-1, 231, 1L, Franklin, TN (Franklin)

A two year letterman for the Tigers who became the starter at inside linebacker in 2003 ... Led the defensive unit in tackles in 2003 ... Was credited with 101 total tackles including 66 solo stops ... Registered five tackles for lost yardage, two quarterback sacks and one pass interception returned for 36 yards ... Interception return was a touchdown against Houston and helped the Tigers to a victory ... Was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week for his work against Houston ... Led the team in tackles in the Arkansas State game with 10, in the East Carolina game with 14 and in the Louisville victory with nine ... His 14 tackles against Louisville were a career high ... Received the Chris Faros Most Improved Player Award in the spring of 2003 ... Spent his first three seasons working with the Tiger special teams ... Logged two tackles against Army in 2002 ... Finished the 2002 season with four tackles ... Played in two games in the 2000 season ... Caught a 19-yard pass against Army on a fake punt to pick up a key first down.

HYDEN'S STATISTICS Defense 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Total

G/S

2/0 1/0 10/0 13/12 26/12

0 0 4 66 70

AT Tot. redshirted 0 0 0 0 0 4 35 101 35 105

Int

Loss

Sacks

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 1 1

0-0 0-0 0-0 5-17 5-17

0-0 0-0 0-0 2-12 2-12

TAYLOR'S STATISTICS Defense 2000 2001 2002 2003 Total

LUCAS' STATISTICS Defense 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Total

Lettered for four years as a defensive lineman ... Was an All-Conference USA selection in 2003 (2nd) ... Started all 13 games of the 2003 season at tackle ... Was credited with 82 total tackles including 47 solo hits ... Also logged a team leading 10 tackles for lost yardage, four quarterback sacks, one pass interception, eight blocked passes and two fumble recoveries in 2003 ... Returned his pass interception in the Louisville game for 56 yards and a touchdown which led to Memphis' 37-7 win ... Had a team high 10 tackles in the Tigers win over Cincinnati in '03 which also ranked as a career high ... Was voted a permanent team captain in 2003 and received Tommy West's Top Tiger Award for the 2003 season ... Had 30 tackles in 2002 and 32 tackles as a sophomore in 2002 ... Started 24 games in his career despite playing with injuries ... Finished his career with 151 career tackles and 20 tackles for lost yardage.

TREVECO LUCAS, Defensive End 6-1, 242, 3L, Memphis, TN (Westside)

Came to the Tigers as a walk-on candidate and quickly earned a scholarship ... Lettered for three years as a member of the Tiger defensive unit ... Was the Tigers' ninth leading tackler in 2003 ... Was credited with 49 total tackles including 31 solo hits ... Tied for the team lead in tackles for lost yardage with 10 for minus 41 yards ... Also had four quarterback sacks and two fumble recoveries ... Had a team leading 10 tackles against Cincinnati which also marked a career high ... Received the Glenn Jones 12th Man Award in 2002 ... Finished his career with 139 career tackles, 22 tackles for lost yardage and nine quarterback sacks. G/S

0/0 11/2 12/7 11/9 34/18

0 31 23 31 85

AT Tot. redshirted 0 0 16 47 20 43 18 49 54 139

Int

Loss

Sacks

0 0 0 2 2

0 0 0 0 0

0-0 7-21 5-12 10-41 22-74

0-0 4-18 4-11 4-27 12-56

ERIC TAYLOR, Defensive Tackle 6-3, 295, 4L, Winchester, TN (Franklin County)

G/S 6/0 11/6 12/5 13/13 42/24

UT 4 23 15 47 89

AT 3 9 15 35 62

Tot. 7 32 30 82 151

FR 0 0 0 2 2

Int 0 0 0 1 1

Loss 3-10 4-7 3-6 10-62 20-85

COOT TERRY, Outside Linebacker 6-0, 223, 4L, Manchester, GA (Manchester)

Was a four year letter winner for the Tigers who started 31 consecutive games ... Was the fourth leading for Memphis in 2003 with 96 total hits ... Logged 10 tackles for lost yardage, a team leading seven quarterback sacks, one pass interception, 11 quarterback pressures and one fumble recovery ... Was named to the 2003 All-Conference USA team (2nd)... Was voted a permanent team captain for 2003 ... Had a pass interception in the Ole Miss game which helped the Tigers to a 44-34 victory ... Led the Tigers in tackles in the Southern Miss and Tennessee Tech games in 2003 ... Had 12 tackles against USM ... Closed the 2003 New Orleans Bowl with back-to-back quarterback sacks to seal UM win ... Had a career high 14 tackles against Mississippi State in 2002 ... Was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 2000 ... Finished his career with 262 career tackles.

TERRY'S STATISTICS Defense 2000 2001 2002 2003 Total

LADARIUS PRICE, Receiver 6-0, 182, 2L, Memphis, TN (East HS)

G/S 9/6 11/5 7/7 13/13 40/31

UT 33 28 40 74 175

AT 25 20 20 22 87

Tot. 58 48 60 96 262

FR 0 0 1 1 2

Int 1 0 0 1 2

Loss 8-47 4-14 2-2 11-71 25-134

A two-year letterman who caught 21 passes for 202 yards in 2003 ... Averaged 9.8 yards per reception ... Had three catches for a career high 61 yards against Tennessee Tech ... Caught three passes for 46 yards vs. Mississippi State ... Finished his career with 25 receptions for 224 yards.

PRICE'S STATISTICS Receiving G/S 2002 10/0 2003 13/0

No. 4 21

Will Hyden Inside Linebacker

Yds 22 202

Avg 5.5 9.8

Treveco Lucas Defensive End

TD 0 0

Sacks 0-0 1-1 1-2 4-42 6-45

LG 10 47

Ladarius Price Receiver

155

Eric Taylor Defensive Tackle

Coot Terry Outside Linebacker

Sacks 4-34 2-12 0-0 7-44 13-90

2003 Diary January 1, 2003 The athletic department was closed on New Year’s Day. Happy New Year to all. January 2, 2003 The Tiger football program started the year off right with a commitment from Northeast Mississippi Junior College lineman Jason Matthews. He is the third junior college player to commit to the Tigers this winter. Matthews will enroll along with teammate Chris Kelly and Bobby Garafolo on January 21. January 3, 2003 The University of Memphis football office announced that punter James Gaither and junior college quarterback Jeff Hilliard had left the U of M to transfer to other schools. Gaither had served as the team’s punter for two seasons, while Hilliard had played sparingly as a backup quarterback this season. January 4, 2003 Junior college quarterback prospect Bobby Robison had his official visit to the University of Memphis campus. Robison, who is also being recruited by Florida State, Colorado, Kansas, Arkansas State and Middle Tennessee, has narrowed his choices to the U of M and Florida State. He is a midterm player who could participate in spring drills with the Tigers. January 6, 2003 Tiger head coach Tommy West was in the office as most of the Memphis staff headed for New Orleans and the National Coaches Convention. West said that he has not made any headway in hiring assistants to replace Rick Whitt and Charlie Coe. January 7, 2003 Northwest Mississippi Junior College’s Bobby Robison, who was the focal point of a major recruiting effort by Florida, Colorado and Oregon State, as well as Memphis, signed a Memphis National Letter of Intent and sent it to head coach Tommy West. The 6’3, 210 pound left-hander, threw for over 2,200 and 20 touchdowns as a junior and passed for 1,737 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2002. January 10, 2003 Five high school football players and one junior college punter arrived in Memphis for their official visits with the U of M. Heading the list are Huntsville, AL, linebacker Jarren Humphrey, Orlando wide receiver Bobby Good, Georgia defensive backs J.T. Nash and Sherrod Martin and Nashville Hillsboro High tight end Joe Sanders. Brandon Roberson, a punter from Northeast Mississippi C.C., also attended despite the fact that he had already committed to Arkansas.

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January 11, 2003 Jarren Humphrey, a linebacker from Huntsville (AL) Grissom High School who is also related to former Alabama running back Bobby Humphrey, officially committed to head coach Tommy West. Humphrey is the eighth player to announce that they will sign with the Tigers for the 2003 season. January 12, 2003 Orlando wide receiver Bobby Good didn’t take long to make his decision on where to play college football. The 6’1, 190 pound wide out who had 17 touchdown receptions for Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, committed to Tommy West before returning home with his parents. Good played for Tiger letterman Tim Borcky at Lake Highland Prep. January 13, 2003 Andy Smith, an offensive lineman from Fayette, Georgia, committed to the Tigers. Smith made his decision while on his official visit to C-USA sister institution UAB. Smith is the fifth offensive lineman to commit to Memphis. January 14, 2003 Tiger head coach Tommy West and assistant coach Russ Huesman traveled to Huntsville, Alabama, to visit with Tiger commitment Jarren Humphrey and recruit Jason Jude. Jude had committed to Auburn but may be considering the University of Memphis. January 16, 2003 The Tigers will soon be back in their own weightroom for winter workouts. The facility, which received some damage from a Halloween morning fire, has been renovated and Balfour Restoration Company started returning the weights and cardio-equipment. January 17, 2003 The Tiger coaching staff began to make ready for 12 high school and junior college recruits to make their official visit to the U of M. This weekend’s group includes a strong Memphis area presents. The list includes area all-star like Jeremy Palmoore and Ivora Hall of Hamilton High School, Jamaal Rufus and Jamarcus Gaither of Frayser High School and Tyus Jackson from Northeast Mississippi CC. Several Louisiana players will also attended including Antron Dillon, a defensive end from Independence, LA, Lane Garcia and Taz Knockum of Baton Rouge Catholic High and Mike Snyder of John T. Curtis High in New Orleans. January 18, 2003 Joe Lee Dunn, who served as the defensive coordinator at Mississippi State University for seven season, arrived in Memphis to assume the same position with Tommy West’s football staff. Dunn, one of the nation’s most innovative defensive coaches, served as defensive coordinator at Memphis in the early 1990’s before stops at Ole Miss

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and Arkansas led him to Mississippi State. January 20, 2003 Tiger football recruiting took another huge step when two area players, Jamaal Rufus and Jamarcus Gaither committed to play for Tommy West. The two, who have been best friends for many years, had narrowed their choices of schools to Memphis and Arkansas. Rufus, who is the ShelbyMetro’s top prospect, played quarterback and defensive back at Frayser High School but will be a safety for the Tigers. At 6’3, 210, he will be one of the Tigers’ biggest defensive backs. Gaither was the area’s second leading running back in 2003 with over 1,800 yards rushing. In addition to Rufus and Gaither, the Tigers received commitments from Taz Knockum and Lane Garcia from Baton Rouge Catholic High, Mike Snyder of John Curtis High in New Orleans and Tyus Jackson, a junior college defensive end. January 21, 2003 A press conference was held on Tuesday morning at the Athletic Office Building to announce the hiring of Joe Lee Dunn as defensive coordinator. Dunn comes back to the Tigers after spending 12 years in the SEC. Dunn has been defensive coordinator at Ole Miss, Arkansas and Mississippi State since leaving Memphis in 1991. Tommy West still has one position, that of receiver coach, open on his staff. He expects to begin working on hiring the receiver coach after National Signing Day on February 5. January 22, 2003 Tiger strength coach Mike Stark began winter workouts at Murphy Complex. The 6:15 AM conditioning program marked the first time the Tommy West called Joe Lee Dunn's hiring in 2003 as his "best signee for the '03 season".

2003 Diary weightroom had been opened since the Halloween morning fire destroyed the turfroom. Tiger players have been working out at the HMSE Building on campus. January 23, 2003 Keith Butler, who was an all-American linebacker for the Tigers in the 1970s and more recently the linebacker coach for the Cleveland Browns, has been hired as the linebacker coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Butler’s son, Blake, is a freshman offensive lineman for the Tigers. January 24, 2003 The Tiger coaching staff regathered at the Athletic Office Building and prepared to welcome several football recruits to campus for their official visits. Expected this weekend are Mississippi prep standouts Quinton McCrary and Javar Pollard, Jackson (TN) Central-Merry tight end Orlandus Kirby and New Orleans Jesuit High defensive end Will Norton. The Tigers currently have 17 commitments for the 2003 season. January 25, 2003 High school recruits toured the Memphis campus and city as part of their official visit to the U of M. The group of four high school recruits marks the smallest group on official visits since the first weekend of recruiting. The Tigers have received 17 commitments to date and have just nine scholarships available. January 28, 2003 Former Tiger safety Glenn Sumter, who left school a year early to enter the 2002 NFL Draft, has signed a free agent contract with the Houston Texans for the 2003 season. Sumter was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002. Tommy West and Russ Huesman traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, for a home visit with tight end Joe Sanders of Hillsboro High. Sanders has narrowed his choice of schools to Memphis and Michigan State. January 29, 2002 The Commercial Appeal sent a photographer to the U of M campus to spend time with new defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn. The pictures are to be used in conjunction with a story being written by Phil Stukenborg. January 30, 2003 Head coach Tommy West flew to Tampa, Florida, to visit with Tiger commitment Bobby Good. Good, a 6’0 receiver from Lake Highland Prep, is expected to sign with Memphis in February. He is the nephew of Clemson assistant coach Rick Stockstill, who also worked for West at Clemson. January 31, 2003 Head coach Tommy West returned from Florida in time to greet several recruits on the final weekend of official visits. Junior college defensive back Lee Hayes and JC punter Tim Wright were joined by prep linebacker Quintin Williams, as well as several area high school walk-on candidates. Hayes, a Prep All-American from Kentucky, originally signed with Arkansas after high school but left for junior college in 2002. Williams, an inside linebacker from East High School in Memphis, is considered one of the top prospects in Memphis. At 6’2, 225, he

dominated play for East High School. February 1, 2003 Football recruiting took another huge leap as defensive back Lee Hayes and linebacker Quintin Williams both committed to play for the Tigers. Hayes, who will be used as a cover corner, is described by his junior college coach as one the fastest players to ever play at Northeast Mississippi Junior College. Williams tallied over 130 tackles as a junior at East High and added more than 90 hits as a senior despite being slowed by injuries. February 3, 2003 Communications began on Monday with junior college punter Brandon Roberson of Northeast Mississippi Junior College. Roberson, who visited the U of M in January, had originally committed to Arkansas. However, the Corinth, MS, native appears to have reassessed his options and is considering the Tigers. February 4, 2003 Memphis lost a commitment when Clarksdale, MS, lineman Darryl Harris announced that he would sign with Ole Miss instead of the University of Memphis as he had earlier stated. Harris received a late offer from the Rebels. February 5, 2003 Tommy West and his staff have landed yet another outstanding recruiting class as 23 prep and junior college players officially signed their Letters-ofIntent to play for Memphis next fall. Included in the class were Bobby Robison, the number one junior college quarterback prospect in the nation, Taz Knockum, a highly regarded running back from Baton Rouge, LA, Quintin McCrary, the number seven ranked outside linebacker in the nation, as well as local standouts Jamaal Rufus and Jamarcus Gaither of Frayser High School and Quinton Williams, Brandon Roberson an all-state linebacker from East High School who was listed as the number one prospect in the Memphis area. In addition, the Tigers were able to land three previously unannounced players in junior college punter Brandon Roberson, Jackson (TN) Central-Merry receiver Ryan Scott and Prentiss, Mississippi, lineman Abraham Holloway. West made the official announcement of the class at a 3 PM news conference and then took his staff to a booster signing party at The Rendezvous. February 6, 2003 The Tiger football staff took the day off to recover from the long recruiting season. However, head coach Tommy West was in the office and making calls to prospective wide receiver coaches. West is expected to replace former receiver coach Charlie Coe before spring practice on March 18. February 7, 2003 Head coach Tommy West flew out of Memphis to St. Louis, Missouri, where he was one of the featured speakers at the annual Nike Coaches Clinic.

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February 8, 2003 Tommy West spoke at the annual Nike Coaches Clinic in St. Louis, Missouri. His topic was defensive play. West returned to Memphis on Sunday night. February 9, 2003 New Tiger defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn flew to Las Vegas, Nevada, to speak at a Football Coaches Association convention. Dunn spoke on pressure defense. He is expected to return to Memphis on Monday and then begin moving his family from Starkville, MS, to Memphis. February 11, 2003 Tiger football coaches began meeting as offensive and defensive staffs to set up off season conditioning programs and to lay groundwork for spring drills. Players have been lifting weights with the strength staff since the South Campus weight room reopened in January. February 13, 2003 Tiger defensive line coach Craig Boller, who had to leave his wife behind last fall when he became a member of Tommy West’s staff, returned from Iowa with his wife to set up their home in Memphis. Boller’s wife Jane had to remain in Iowa to complete her job contract as a manager of a country club. February 17, 2003 Tiger defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn began early morning meetings with his defensive staff at the Athletic Office Building. February 18, 2003 The Tiger football team began winter conditioning drills with the Tiger coaching staff and 6 AM came early. The team was required to be a Murphy Complex at 6 AM to begin outdoor drills with the strength and conditioning staff. Gray skies and cool temperatures greeted the team. Early morning temps hovered around the 30 degree mark. February 21, 2003 With an over abundance of defensive backs returning for the 2003 season, senior Jason Brown has decided to give up his last season of eligibility and graduate in May. Brown had lettered for three years in the secondary working as a strong safety and free safety. He was regulated to a backup role in 2002 working behind starter Scott Vogel at strong safety. February 22, 2003 Equipment manager Marc Hohorst assigned new numbers for the four junior college transfers who arrived on campus in January. Quarterback Bobby Robison will wear number 11. Wide receiver Chris Kelley will have jersey number 81, while offensive linemen Bobby Garafolo and Jason Matthews will wear 74 and 78 respectively. February 25, 2003 Defensive backs Henry Washington and Sean Garris have left the Tiger squad and will transfer for next season. Washington was a starter at cornerback for the Tigers in 2002 and registered 72 tackles. Garris worked as a corner and as a member of the special teams and was credited with 11 tack-

2003 Diary les and one pass interception. February 26, 2003 The Tiger football worked out in an early morning snow storm at Murphy Athletic Complex. It was off-season conditioning as usual as the team took to the practice fields at the south campus facility. Approximately two inches of snow was on the ground as strength coach Mike Stark put the team through their paces. March 6, 2003 Tim Banks, who has coached the Tiger outside linebackers for the past two seasons, is leaving the U of M to coach middle linebackers for the University of Maryland. In addition to the announcement that Banks was leaving the staff, head coach Tommy West announced that running backs coach Clay Helton will move to receivers and that tight end coach Russ Huesman will take over running backs. West has two open positions to fill, tight ends coach and outside linebacker coach. March 13, 2003 Coach Kim Helton, the defensive line coach of the Washington Redskins and the father of Tiger receiver coach Clay Helton, was in Memphis reviewing game film with the Tiger offensive staff. March 18, 2003 The day has arrived that all Tiger coaches and players have been awaiting. The opening day of spring practice. If the weather permits, the Tigers will practice today at Murphy Athletic Complex. The day will mark the start of tenure for new defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn. Long known for his pressure-style defense, Dunn arrived in Memphis in January after serving for seven years as defensive coordinator at Mississippi State. The Tigers took to the field at 4 PM and participated in a twoand-a-half hour. March 20, 2003 One change made for spring practice was the move of quarterback Maurice Avery to wide receiver. The speedy signal-caller lettered in the fall as a backup Bobby Robison quarterback for Danny Wimprine and as a backup “rugbystyle” punter. However, with the signing of junior college quarterback Bobby Robison, Tommy West was able to move Avery to a receiver position. West called Avery a great athlete who had to be more involved in the offense than just in the role of a backup. March 21, 2003 The Tigers practiced at Murphy Athletic Complex and for the first time this spring, the team was outfitted in full pads. The NCAA dictates that all teams must spend the first two days of the spring on shorts and helmets. March 20, 2003 The Tigers traveled to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium for their first scrimmage of the spring but according to head coach Tommy West, they should have stayed at the complex. The offense made nu-

merous mistakes and showed very little hustle causing West to end the scrimmage early and take the team back to the complex. There were seven turnovers including three pass interceptions. Safety Wesley Smith had two pass interceptions, one of which he returned 75 yards for a touchdown and defensive end Marcus West returned a fumble 33 yards for another score. Defensive back Lionel Pieh also registered an interception, while Sam Brewer and Haracio Colen recovered fumbles. March 21, 2003 Despite a steady drizzle of rain and cold temperatures, the Tigers worked out at Murphy Athletic Complex. The offense spent the first part of practice undergoing reminder drills designed to help the squad get over their lack of effort in Thursday scrimmage. March 22, 2003 The Tiger football team returned to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium to scrimmage for the second time in just three days and he was pleased with the offensive improve to say the least. Danny Wimprine threw for 105 yards and two touchdowns and junior college transfer Bobby Robison threw for 86 yards and two additional scores. Sophomore tailback DeAneglo Williams ran for 86 yards and one score it helping the offense make its best showing of the spring. April 1, 2003 Two members of the Tiger football squad had their spring seasons cut short by injuries in practice. Starting offensive tackle Jason Johnson suffered what is expected to be a torn MCL and will be out of action for six weeks or more. He will have an MRI to make sure the damage is not more extensive. Tailback Sir Ernest sustained a separated shoulder and will be out for the remainder of the spring. Ernest had scored one touchdown this spring. April 2, 2003 Tiger head coach Tommy West was the radio guest on the Tennessee Titans Radio Network as draft day approaches. West talked about the abilities of tackle Wade Smith who is expected to an early round selection in this year’s NFL Draft. April 3, 2003 Redshirt freshman Willie Henderson, who has been working at defensive tackle, has been moved to offensive tackle for the remainder of the spring. At 6’7, 355, Henderson would be the largest of the Tiger offensive linemen. Tackle Jason Johnson underwent an MRI on his injured knee and it was determined that he had suffered a torn MCL. He is expected to be out of the knee brace in three weeks and able to return to workouts. Tiger freshman offensive lineman Phillip Walls became the sixth football player to leave the team this spring. Walls, a na- Willie Henderson tive of Tyler, Texas, was redshirted last fall. He was expected to work as a backup at offensive guard. April 4, 2003 Over 75 area college and high school football coaches at-

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tended the weekend Coaches Clinic hosted by Tommy West and his staff. The coaches attended a scrimmage at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium and a “smoker” at the newly renovated Murphy Athletic Complex. The Tigers’ scrimmage, which lasted one hour was highlighted by the passing of Danny Wimprine who connected on 9-of-15 attempts for 149 yards and two touchdown. Junior college transfer Bobby Robison was 6-of-9 for 62 yards and tossed two touchdown passes to Darron White and Tavares Gideon. DeAngelo Williams rushed for 104 yards on 19 attempts. April 5, 2003 The Tigers watched film from their scrimmage and went through a light workout at Murphy Athletic Complex. April 7, 2003 A Liberty Bowl Stadium meeting was held in preparation for Saturday’s Blue-Gray Scrimmage. Pregame ceremonies were talked about and attendees walk around the stadium to seek locations for interactive games for children. April 8, 2003 It was back to the Liberty Bowl for a final scrimmage in preparation for the Blue-Gray Scrimmage. Tailback DeAngelo Williams rushed for 142 yards and one touchdown. Walk-on LaKendus Cole gained 36 yards and LSU transfer Derran Parquet gained 25 yards. Danny Wimprine threw for 94 yards and one score, while Bobby Robison had 86 yards passing and two touchdowns and Patrick Byrne added 60 yards and another score. Tavares Gideon led all receivers with eight catches for 116 yards and one touchdown. April 10, 2003 The Commercial Appeal wrote a story on strength coach Mike Stark and his training of professional football players at the South Campus facility. April 11, 2003 The Tiger football team and coaches participated in annual Picture Day at Murphy Complex. Photographer Troy Glasgow set up his lights and cameras in the newly added Hall of Fame room. April 12, 2003 The Tiger football team concluded spring drills with the playing of the Blue-Gray Scrimmage at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. A crowd of over 1,500 fans attended the event and all were pleased with the outcome. Junior quarterback Danny Wimprine opened the Blue-Gray Scrimmage and connected on 9-of-13 pass attempts for 89 yards and two touchdowns in his only two series of the afternoon. Backup quarterbacks Bobby Robison and Patrick Byrne both had stellar performances as well. Robison hit on 5-of-8 pass attempts for 109 yards and one touchdown. Redshirt freshman quarterback Patrick Byrne, who was voted the Paul Gingold MVP of the Blue-Gray Scrimmage, hit on 11-of23 attempts for 129 yards and three touchdowns. Byrne connected with Darron White, Tavares Gideon and Maurice Avery for scores. Gideon led all receivers with six pass receptions for 65 yards. Tailback DeAngelo Williams rushed for 41 yards on 17 attempts and scored three rushing touchdowns and also added a pass reception for a fourth

2003 Diary score. In pregame award ceremonies, numerous Tigers were honored. Deep snapper Rusty Clayton received the Rex Dockery Memorial Scholarship. Center Gene Frederic, receiver Tavarious Davis and linebacker Will Hyden were given the Chris Faros Most Improved Player Award, while quarterback Danny Wimprine and defensive tackles Eric Taylor and Kenyun Glover were named the winners of the Glenn Jones Award. Linebacker Tim Goodwell was named as the recipient of the Ralph Hatley Scholarship. April 15, 2003 Head coach Tommy West appeared as a guest on WHBQ-AM radio with host Chris Vernon. The two discussed the recently ended spring drills. The Tiger football team participated in Pro Timing Day at Murphy Athletic Complex. Tailbacks DeAngelo Williams and Brian Davis both posted times of 4.2 in the forty-yard dash. April 25, 2003 Head coach Tommy West joined John Calipari and Joy-Lee McNelis as speakers at the annual Media Appreciation Luncheon held at The Pyramid. The event marks the end of the school year and is designed to thank the media for their coverage of the Tiger teams throughout the school year. Athletic Director R.C. Johnson told the attending press corps about future projects designed to assist our coaches in building stronger programs. West left immediately after the program to speak at a coaches convention in Tunica, Mississippi. April 26, 2003 The first three rounds of the NFL Draft were held today and the Tigers hit paydirt with offensive lineman Wade Smith being drafted in the third round by the Miami Dolphins. Smith, who lettered for two seasons as a tight end, was the 78th overall selection and became the first Tiger lineman to be drafted that high since tackle Jeff Walker was taken in the third round in 1987.

Former Tiger tailback Dante Brown made the Pittsburgh Steeler roster in 2003 after signing as a free agent.

April 27, 2003 Travis Anglin, who played quarterback for three years and receiver for one campaign, was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh and final round of the draft. Anglin was the 260th player taken in 2003. April 29, 2003 Four Tiger football players signed free agent contracts with NFL teams. Center Jimond Pugh and tailback Dante Brown signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, while offensive tackle Joe Gerda inked an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings. Defensively, tackle Tony Brown signed a contract with the Carolina Panthers. April 30, 2003 Athletic Department officials issued a release to the media outlining the new policies and procedures for the operation of the Tiger weight training facilities located on campus. Several newspaper stories had been written about UM strength coaches working out professional players for payment from agents. The new rules allow to strength coach to train a professional player but with 60% of the funds going to the University to replenish the weightroom equipment. The rules went into effect immediately May 1, 2003 Head coach Tommy West, assistant athletic director Bob Winn and equipment manager Marc Hohorst met to determine jersey numbers for the Tiger players for the 2003 season. Thursday was also study day for the U of M as exams begin on Friday. May 2, 2003 Final exams for the Tigers began today and will run through the eighth of the month. May 4, 2003 A story in The Commercial Appeal quoted Miami Dolphin’s coach Dave Wanstead as saying that Memphis offensive tackle Wade Smith has the talent and technique to come in an start as a rookie for the Dolphins. May 9, 2003 A reception was held in the Tiger Athletic Academic Center for athletes who are graduating in May from the U of M. Several Tiger football players are set to receive their degrees including tight end Jeff Cameron, defensive back Elijah Bell, fullback Darche’ Epting, offensive guard Trey Eyre, receiver Tripp Higgins and offensive tackle Wade Smith. Smith was recently drafted by the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. May 12, 2003 Head coach Tommy West left Memphis to attend Conference USA meetings in Destin, Florida. Athletic Director R.C. Johnson was already in Destin and he was expected to be joined by senior women’s administrator Lynn Parkes, as well as basketball coaches John Calipari and Joye Lee-McNelis. May 13,2003 As reported by the Commercial Appeal, the ACC approved by vote an expansion of their confer-

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ence from nine to 12 schools. Speculation surrounds Miami, Syracuse and Boston College joining the Atlantic Coast Conference thus opening three spots in the Big-East Conference. Memphis, Louisville and Cincinnati are reported to be among the several schools listed as possible replacements for the BigEast. May 14, 2003 Tiger coach Tommy West was quoted at the Conference USA meetings in Destin that if the BigEast is planning to pick up three teams to replace Miami. Syracuse and Boston College, that Memphis came not afford to be left out of the package. May17, 2003 Head coach Tommy West and media relations director Bob Winn met to discuss aspects of the 2003 Football Media Guide. West informed Winn that he had hired two new assistant coaches and that the official announcement would be made in June. The two will replace Charlie Coe and Tim Banks. May 19, 2003 Former Tiger offensive lineman Bob Jordan called the Athletic Media Relations Office and talked with Bob Winn for the first time in several years. Jordan is living in Houston, Texas, but has kept in touch with his former roommate Bob Rush. Jordan also said that former Tiger receiver Keith Wright is a head football coach in the Houston area. May 20, 2003 Head coach Tommy West and several members of his staff participated in the “Brat” Golf Tournament in Tunica, MS. The event is held each year in memory of Steve Bratkowski, who was killed in a water skiing accident. Former NFL great Zeke Bratkowski, Steve’s father, sponsors the event. Tiger administrative aid John Flowers and his team placed second in this year’s tournament. May 22, 2003 Tommy West and his family left Memphis for a vacation to visit family in Georgia. He is expected to be gone through the weekend. Director of Football Operations John Flowers, Assistant AD Bob Winn and assistant coaches Russ Huesman and Randy Fichtner represented to the athletic department in the Cystic-Fibrosis Benefit Tournament in Southaven, MS. May 30, 2003 Head coach Tommy West, assistant coaches Randy Fichtner, Clay Helton, Craig Boller, Tim Keane and Russ Huesman, Director of Football Operations John Flowers and Associate Athletic Directors Bob Winn and Bill Lofton traveled to Trenton, TN, for the annual West Tennessee Alumni Association Golf Tournament at Pine Valley Country Club. The event was won by the team of Clay Helton, Bob Winn, Craig Boller, Todd Lewis and Lee Hayes. Following the golf outing, a social gathering was held at the home of Lee Harrell. Playing with West in the event was one of his former Tennessee teammates, Ernie Ward. Ward, a native of Memphis, is now living in Jackson, TN.

2003 Diary June 2, 2003 Gene Corrigan, a former conference commissioner and head of the NCAA, was in Memphis to meet with athletic department officials and coaches in hopes of putting together a plan for admission to the Big East Conference should expansion come about this summer. The spring golf tournament season continued as Tommy West and his staff played in the annual Highland 100 Golf Scramble at Wedgewood Golf Club in Olive Branch, MS. June 3, 2003 Rumors continue to spread about the coming expansion of the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big East Conference attempting to retain members. The University of Memphis has had several in-house meetings to discuss the ramifications of such a move and the best path for the Tigers to follow to remain in the national football spotlight. June 4, 2003 The University of Memphis continues to be mentioned as one of eight possible schools to join the Big East Conference if the ACC expands. Other schools mentioned are Louisville, Cincinnati, South Florida, East Carolina, Marshall and Central Florida.

South Carolina, played under West when the current Tiger coach worked as the linebacker coach for the Gamecocks. Tommy West and his staff ended the annual Tommy West Football Camp at Murphy Complex. Heavy rains and lightning forced the camp to be called off on the final day. Area high school coaches remained for a “chalkboard and chat” session with the Memphis staff. June 19, 2003 Head coach Tommy West officially offer a coaching position to Chris Rumph and Chris Rumpf, who played for will make the rec- Tommy West at USC, was hired on ommendation to the Memphis staff in June. the State Board of Regents this week. Rumph is expected to coach linebackers for Memphis.

June 5, 2003 Memphis senior wide receiver Tavares Gideon suffered a knee injury while working out at Murphy Athletic Complex. Trainers have scheduled Gideon to have his knee scoped to determine the extent of the injury.

June 20, 2003 Tiger wide receiver Tavares Gideon injured his knee during workouts at Murphy Athletic Complex. Gideon was running pass routes with other receivers during late afternoon individuals workouts at the Complex. He will be scoped to determine the damage to his knee.

June 10, 2003 University of Memphis officials were notified that senior linebacker Derrick Ballard has been named to the 2003 Preseason All-Conference USA Team as one of three linebackers selected by the league’s coaches. Ballard was a second team all-conference pick in 2002 after logging over 100 tackles.

June 22, 2003 Senior wide receiver Tavares Gideon has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and will be lost for the 2003 season. Gideon, who has never been redshirted, is expected to return for the 2004 season. He will be replaced in the Tiger lineup by junior letterman Tavarious Davis.

June 12, 2003 The Tigers received bad news when it was discovered that receiver Tavares Tavares Gideon Gideon had sustained a torn ACL during workouts and will miss the 2003 season. Gideon, who was the team’s second leading receiver in 2002, will have surgery on June 16 and will be lost for the year. He does have a redshirt remaining and will be able to play his senior season in 2004.

June 25, 2003 Head coach Tommy West participated in the Celebrity Pro-Am at the 46th annual FedEx St. Jude Classic Golf Tournament at TPC at Southwind in Memphis. West’s Pro-Am team was paired with tour professional Fred Wadsworth.

June 17, 2003 Memphis head coach Tommy West and Johnny Lyons are set to participate in the Memphis MGA Four-Ball Golf Tournament which will be played over two days at Ridgeway Country Club and Windyke Country Club. June 18, 2003 Chris Rumph, the defensive backs coach at South Carolina State arrived in Memphis to talk with Tommy West about a defensive coaching position on the Tiger staff. Rumph, a four-year letterman at

June 27, 2003 Appearing for the second time in three days, Tommy West participated in the Memorial ProAm at the FedEx St. Jude Golf Classic. West and his teammates were paired with TOUR veteran Duffy Waldorf. The group posted a score of 19 under par 51 to place second in the event. Each team member received a piece of Waterford Crystal. June 29, 2003 Tiger defensive back O.C. Collins was named to the 2003 Athlon Football Magazine All-Conference USA team. Linebacker Derrick Ballard, tailback DeAngelo Williams and wide receiver Tavares Gideon were named to the second team. July 1, 2003 Jeep Hunter, the former director of football operations for Tommy West at Clemson University, is

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in Memphis to interview for a coaching position on West’s Tiger football staff. Hunter is currently coaching at Eastern Kentucky University. If hired Hunter will replace Charlie Coe as a member of the offensive staff. July 2, 2003 Rumors continue to swirl as Miami and Virginia Tech have decided to join the ACC, leaving the Big East Conference without two of its strongest members. The media has reported that Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky and Big East Commissioner Mike Tranghese held talks late on July 1st to discuss the future of both leagues. Rumors also have C-USA’s TCU, Houston and Tulane all joining the WAC. Jeep Hunter continued his interview with head coach Tommy West and is expected to hired as a assistant coach. July 3, 2003 Work continues on the U of M’s Murphy Athletic Complex. The construction of the turfroom is ahead of pace and is expected to be completed by the start of fall camp. The turfroom, which was destroyed in a Halloween morning fire, is the final phase of the south campus project. July 6, 2003 The Tennessee State Board of Regents approved the hiring of Chris Rumph as an assistant coach and the story was released to the Memphis area media. Rumph joins the Tigers after coaching the secondary last season at South Carolina State. July 7, 2003 Head coach Tommy West and his family left Memphis for a family vacation in Destin, FL. July 9, 2003 The Commercial Appeal ran a story on the return of defensive tackle Albert Means. Means, who sat out last season while concentrating on academics, regained his eligibility and has started his workout program for the fall of 2003. July 10, 2003 The United States Military Academy announced that it will pull out of Conference USA and return to its days of playing collegiate football as an independent. Army will compete during the 2003 and 2004 seasons to completed its obligation to CUSA. July 12, 2003 A birthday party was held for TOM II, the Tiger Bengal Tiger mascot which is housed at St. Nick’s Farms in Collierville, TN. Tiger coaches, players and fans attended the afternoon event and cake was served to all in attendance. Head coach Tommy West returned from a family vacation in time to attend the gathering and speak to the fans about the importance of their support during the season. July 14, 2003 University of Memphis head coach Tommy West granted Lake Highland Prep wide receiver Bobby Good a release from his National Letter of Intent in order for Good to attend East Carolina University. Good, who is the nephew of ECU offensive coordinator Rick Stockstill, had a life long dream

2003 Diary to play for his uncle. West, who hired Stockstill at Clemson and has been friends with the former Florida State quarterback for many years, granted the receiver his release because of the importance to the Good and Stockstill families. July 15, 2003 Chris Rumph, who was recently hired by Tommy West as a defenJeep Hunter, who served on sive coach, arTommy West's staff at Clemson, has rived in Membeen hired at UM. phis to begin work. The U of M also announced that Jeep Hunter has been hired as an offensive coach for West and that he has filled the final available spot on the football staff. Hunter, who is on his honeymoon, is expected in Memphis next week. July 16, 2003 Tiger head coach Tommy West announced that wide receiver Mario Pratcher had made his grades and would be eligible to compete for the Tigers in the fall. Pratcher sat out the 2002 season while concentrating on his grades. The Trezevant High School graduate was one of the top prep receivers in the state during the 2001 season. July 18, 2003 Former Tiger quarterback and Hall of Fame member Billy Fletcher took the entire football staff to TPC Southwind for a final round of golf before the start of the season. The group was joined by Washington Redskin coach Kim Helton, his son Tyson Helton and Associate Athletic Director Bob Winn. The 2003 edition of the Tiger Football Media Guide arrived on campus. July 19, 2003 Conference USA officially announced its preseason All-Conference team. Tiger linebacker Derrick Ballard was named to the prestigious squad. July 20, 2003 Coaches and players from the Conference USA football playing schools began arriving in Memphis for the annual Football Media Days. The AXA Liberty Bowl staff kicked off the festivities with a reception at the Marriott Downtown. Also in attendance were coaches and athletic directors of the Mountain West Conference. July 21, 2003 C-USA Media Day activities continued with the playing of two golf scrambles at TPC Southwind. Heavy thunderstorms interrupted the morning round after 12 holes but the afternoon session was able to play a full 18 holes. July 22, 2003 As members of the University of Memphis staff

were attempting to travel to downtown Memphis for the working sessions of Conference USA Media Day, a severe line of thunderstorms hit the city. Straight line winds that reached speeds of 101 miles per hour ripped up trees and telephone poles and blacked out most of the city. Fortunately, the downtown area maintained its electricity and the event went on as planned. Members of the media interviewed coaches and players which helped promote league play around the country. Tigers Danny Wimprine and Derrick Ballard attended to represent the University of Memphis. July 24, 2003 Memphis quarterback Danny Wimprine was named to the 2003 Davie Danny Wimprine O’Brien National Quarterback Award watch list. The list includes the leading candidates to win the award which presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate quarterback. There are 42 candidates on this fall's list. July 25, 2003 Jeep Hunter, the newest member of the Tiger football staff arrived in Memphis and began to set up his office in the Memphis football department. Hunter, who coached with West at Clemson, will work with the Tiger offense. July 31, 2003 Tiger head coach Tommy West celebrated his birthday while preparing for the Tiger football team to arrive back on campus. West turned 49 years old this year. August 1, 2003 Don Wade of the Commercial Appeal came to campus to interview both Tommy West and defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn for the paper's preseason football section. Wade also spent time with linebackers Derrick Ballard and Greg Harper. West spent the early afternoon taping a cable access show with State Senator Steve Cohen. August 4, 2003 Memphis head coach Tommy West announced that he had reassigned several of his coaches for the 2003 season. Newly arrived assistant Jeep Hunter will coach the Memphis running backs. Russ Huesman, who had coached the tight ends before moving to running backs in the spring of 2003, will work with the tight ends and offensive tackles. Line coach Rick Mallory will concentrate with the guards and centers. West said that the offensive line is the youngest position we have and he wanted two coaches working with the large number of young players. August 5, 2003 The Tiger coaching staff welcomed 98 players to campus for the start of fall camp. Under new NCAA guidelines, veteran players and newcomers arrived at the same time and will begin workouts together. The players spent the afternoon

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checking in and filling out NCAA Forms and then departed for Campbell Clinic and this year’s physicals. August 6, 2003 The 2003 edition of the Tiger football team hit the field this morning for the first practice of the season. Led by such notable players as quarterback Danny Wimprine, tailback DeAngelo Williams, linebacker Derrick Ballard and defensive tackle Eric Taylor, the Tigers went through a spirited two hour workout. Tiger newcomers had to jump in and attempt to follow the lead of the veteran players since they did not have the advantage of being in camp ahead of the upper classmen. Tommy West singled out the play of freshmen Jamaal Rufus, Arron Bentley, Mario Pratcher and Quinton McCrary during the first practice. August 7, 2003 Conditioning workouts continued at 6:30 AM at Murphy Complex. Still missing from the action was junior college defensive end Tyus Jackson, who is awaiting the outcome of a final exam at Northeast Mississippi CC to gain his eligibility. It is hoped that Jackson will arrive in Memphis by the weekend. August 8, 2003 The Highland Hundred Club held its annual Kickoff Banquet at the new Holiday Inn-University of Memphis and a sellout crowd of over 500 people cheered every word spoken by head coach Tommy West. The third-year coach told the crowd that he expected the team to go to a bowl game every year and that with two recruiting classes on campus, the team was getting closer to reaching its goal. This years class of newcomers attended the event and took turns introducing themselves to those in attendance. Quarterback Danny Wimprine and linebacker Derrick Ballard also spoke on behalf of the team. August 9, 2003 The Tiger football team was allowed to sleep-in for an extra hour or two and did not have to practice until 11:30 AM on Saturday. With no summer school classes to attend, the coaches set the practice later. However, the later hour did mean that the heat of the day had arrived and the Tigers fought through the temperature. August 10, 2003 After completing the four days of conditioning,

2003 Diary the Tigers donned their pads for the first time of the 2003 camp and hitting was the order of the day. Senior linebacker Coot Terry sustained a pulled hamMarcus West string and sophomore defensive end Marcus West suffered an injured toe. Both were expected to miss practice on Monday. Area media members from all four television stations, as well as reporters from The Commercial Appeal and Tiger Times were in attendance. Several spirited encounters took place during the two-hours of drills. The day ended with Coach West again running his punt team drills. August 11, 2003 The football team began its first week of two-aday practices with a 6:30 AM gathering on Monday. A little tired after their first full week of workouts, the Tigers had to shake off the effects of tired legs and Memphis coaches turned up the intensity. “The players are giving us the effort but they must realize that we will keep turning up the pressure until the first game," West said. “I’m a perfectionist and we will get it right." The team practiced in shorts during the morning and returned to full pads for the evening. During the afternoon session, junior tailback Derron Parquet, a transfer from LSU, suffered a severely sprained right ankle. He is expected to be out of action for one to two weeks. August 12, 2003 Under new NCAA guidelines the Tiger football team was allowed just one practice session on Tuesday. The team worked out at 6:30 AM in full pads as head coach Tommy West continued to toughen his squad. Junior wide receiver Chris Kelley stunned those in attendance when he went up for a pass, was undercut and landed on his head. The junior college transfer was knocked unconscious for several minutes and remained motionless on the field. He regained his senses and was escorted to the sideline by Tiger trainers. He is expected to be out for two days. August 13, 2003 The football team participated in their first scrimmage of fall camp and despite a steady rain, head coach Tommy West complimented the effort and tempo of his young squad. Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams ran 74 yards for a touchdown on the second play of the morning and finished the two hour session with 114 yards rushing. Redshirt freshmen tailbacks Brian Davis and Lakendus Cole added 72 and 48 yards, respectively with Davis scoring twice. Junior quarterback Bobby Robison threw for 83 yards and one touchdown and sophomore receiver Mario Pratcher led all receivers with four catches for 32 yards. Lee Hayes logged the only pass interception of the day and Albert Means and Erskine Williams recovered fumbles for the defense. August 14, 2003 With just one practice available on Thursday, Tommy West put the team through an abbreviated scrimmage during the 6:30 AM workout. Once

again, tailback DeAngelo Williams broke the first run from scrimmage for 80 yards and a touchdown. Brian Davis added a second score on a 64 yard run, while receiver Von Webb caught a 60touchdown pass from Bobby Robison. West singled out the improved play of Davis as a real plus for the team with Derron Parquet out of action with an ankle injury. August 15, 2003 Freshman offensive lineman Aaron Grimes decided to give up college football and left the team. Grimes, who had had back surgery as a junior in high school, had pain in his back and despite a clear MRI, decided not to risk further back trouble. August 16, 2003 The football team held its first big scrimmage of the fall at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium and to say head coach was pleased, is to say the least. The Tigers had just one turnover during the 95-play scrimmage. Junior quarterback Danny Wimprine threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Chris Kelley to the scrimmage’s first series and finished the day with 151 yards passing and two touchdowns. Redshirt freshman tailback Brian Davis led all rushers with 48 yards, while Lakendus Cole gained 42 yards and DeAngelo Williams added 32 yards. Linebacker Greg Harper led all tacklers with eight and Derrick Ballard and Wesley Smith, both defensive backs, contributed seven tackles each. The only downside of Saturday’s scrimmage occurred when wide receiver Mario Pratcher sustained a broken collarbone. He is expected to miss four to six weeks. August 17, 2003 Tommy West had his team watch films of Saturday’s scrimmage and then canceled the afternoon workout to allow the squad to rest before another hard week of work. August 18, 2003 Senior linebacker Will Hyden and junior punter/ holder Ryan Ivey, both walk-on members of the Tiger football team, were awarded football scholarships by head coach Tommy West. Hyden has been a special teams member for two seasons and is expected to start at linebacker this fall. Ivey replaced Scott Scherer as the Tiger holder at midseason last year and earned his first varsity letter. In 90-plus degree temperatures and high humidity, the Tiger football team worked out twice on Monday at Murphy Athletic Complex. August 19, 2003 Battling temperatures in the high 90s and heat indexes approaching 110 degrees, the Tiger football team scrimmaged for the second time in four days at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium and the results were pleasing to head coach Tommy

West. "I think Danny Wimprine is playing the best he has ever played. He made some big-time throws this afternoon like the touchdown pass to LaDarius (Price). Young quarterbacks do not even see that receiver, yet Danny picked him up immediately." Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams led all rushers with 51 yards on seven attempts, while sophomore LaKendus Cole gained 27 yards on eight attempts. Freshman Brian Davis scored the only rushing touchdown on a one yard run. Wimprine appears ready for the start of the 2003 season as he connected on nine-of-14 pass attempts for 143 yards and two touchdowns. He hooked up with Maurice Avery for a 39-yard scoring strike and on the ensuing series, tossed a 61yard touchdown to LaDarius Price. Junior college transfer Bobby Robison had 84 yards on five completions. Price was the leading receiver with three receptions for 72 yards, while Avery had four catches for 70 yards. August 20, 2003 The Tiger football team had a big surprise when they arrived at football practice at 6:30 AM. NFL Hall of Famer Joe Theismann was on the field and asked to speak to the squad. Head coach Tommy West introduced the former Washington Redskin quarterback to the team and stepped aside. Theismann told the squad that he had lived in Memphis for several years and the Tigers were his collegiate team despite the fact that he graduated from Notre Dame. “I follow you and I want to be proud of what you accomplish. Never let anyone tell you what you can’t do on the football field. I was only 5’11” and I excelled at Notre Dame and in the NFL. You can do the same". The former allAmerican and Super Bowl champion then began a full morning of working with the Tiger quarterbacks and receivers and capped off the workout by spending two more hours watching film with the quarterbacks. Arron Bentley, a true freshman who had been working as a backup at linebacker, was moved to tight end in an attempt to get him on the field this season. August 21, 2003 The “dog days” of August are beginning to take their toll on the Tiger football team but the players continue to battle under Tommy West’s camp motto of “shut-up and work”. The defensive unit went through coordinator Joe Lee Dunn’s graduation day which included 15 consecutive minutes of “packer

Former NFL quarterback and Memphian Joe Theismann attended the Tigers practice sessions on August 20 and told the team, "I follow you each week. You are my team and I want to be proud of what you accomplish".

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2003 Diary NFL Hall of Famer Joe Theismann returned to the Tiger practice field a second time and visited with the Memphis quarterbacks, (l to r) Bobby Robison, Danny Wimprine, Theismann, coach Randy Fichtner and Patrick Byrne.

drills”. West approached the unit after the completion of the three-period session and literally took his hat off to the players. “I’m mighty proud of what you just completed. That’s a fine example of shut-up and work.” August 22, 2003 As the sun rose over Murphy Athletic Complex at 6:30 AM the Tiger football team participated in the final day of two-a-day drills. The full-pad session was highlighted by a two period scrimmage, the final of camp. The team went through a shell practice on Friday afternoon prior to participating in FanFest 2003. Approximately 1,600 fans attended the annual event. The players and coaches mingled with the fans and signed autographs. August 23, 2003 The “dog days” of August are beginning to take there toll as a tired Tiger football team took to the field for their final 6:30 AM practice of fall camp. The team worked out in full pads and had an extended special teams scrimmage that lasted for most of the 19 periods. Junior college transfer Brandon Roberson proved why Tommy West and his staff were so excited about signing the punter as he boomed punt after punt. Sophomore kicker Stephen Gostkowski was impressive with his kickoff duties and the team worked overtime on the punt and kick returns. August 25, 2003 Head coach Tommy West hosted his first weekly media luncheon at the Athletic Office Building and gave the large group of media attending a very bright picture of what he expected from the team this fall. West detailed the strides made by the young team and how the squad appeared ready to win this season. Tiger quarterback Danny Wimprine, linebacker Derrick Ballard and offensive tackle Jason Johnson also attended the luncheon. August 26, 2003 The Tigers returned to the practice fields for the first time since Saturday and began final preparations for this weekend’s Tennessee Tech game. Lightening and thunder failed to force the team off the practice field as game plans were put in place for Saturday’s opener. LSU transfer tailback Derron Parquet was suited up for practice and attempted to go through drills but appeared to still be hobbled with an ankle injury. He is doubtful for

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August 27, 2003 With finishing touches being put in place at Murphy Athletic Complex, the University hosted the “Grand Opening” at the south campus facility. University president Dr. Shirley Raines attended as did project benefactors Willard Sparks and David Bronczek of FedEx. A large crowd estimated at 200-300 attended and took a tour of the new football facility. A ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened the $6.3 million renovation project which features new locker rooms, meeting rooms, equipment room and training room. Numerous explayers attended including Earnest Gray, Nyrone Hawkins, Stan Weaver, Jeff King, Bryan Chadwick and Danton Barto. Head coach Tommy West told the gathering that he would no longer avoid the complex while showing recruits around Memphis. “This is a world-class facility and something that we are all very proud of.” August 28, 2003 The Tiger football team boarded buses and rode to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium for the final dress rehearsal before Saturday’s season opener against Tennessee Tech. The majority of the practice was used for special teams work and to get the squad prepared for playing under the lights. West concentrated his efforts with the punt team and new punter Brandon Roberson. The junior college transfer responded with numerous booming kicks. Placekicker Stephen Gostkowski also appeared ready for the opener as he kick field goal after field goal from 50 yards out.

junior college transfer Bobby Robison. Robison threw for 124 yards in his first outing. The aerial performance by Wimprine and Robison marked the first time since the 1978 season that two Tiger quarterbacks had thrown for more than 100 yards each in a single game. Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams led the team in rushing with 61 yards and one touchdown and also led the squad in receiving with four receptions for 135 yards and two additional scores. His 135 yards receiving were the most ever by a Memphis running back. Tiger wide receiver Maurice Avery ran for two touchdowns in the win. Derrick Ballard and Coot Terry both recovered fumble for the Tiger defense and punter Brandon Roberson averaged 49.5 yards per punt. September 1, 2003 Head coach Tommy West had his second press luncheon of the season and told the attending media members that he was very pleased with the Tigers’ performance against Tennessee Tech. West said that the staff had preached “no turnovers” throughout fall camp and that the two takeaways and no turnover effort against the Golden Eagles had been the difference in the game. West also singled out the play of Danny Wimprine and DeAngelo Williams. The Tigers returned to the practice field on Monday afternoon. September 2, 2003 The Tigers were met with a slow and steady rain at Murphy Complex but managed to get in their entire Tuesday practice session. A large number of media members attended the workout to talk with both head coach Tommy West and defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn. Dunn was asked how his defense planned to stop the passing attack of Eli Manning. September 3, 2003 Tiger linebacker Derrick Ballard suffered a bruised thigh when he was accidently kneed by fellow linebacker Coot Terry. He is expected to be ready for Saturday’s game with Ole Miss.

September 4, 2003 August 30, 2003 Tiger linebacker Derrick Ballard was held out of The Tiger football team opened the 2003 season practice for a second day in hopes of having him with a resounding, 40-10, victory over Tennessee prepared for the Ole Miss game. Ballard sustained Tech University at Liberty Bowl Memorial On August 27th, the final ribbon cutting ceremony was held to officially open the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Stadium. Tiger quarterTraining Facility. Left to right are David Bronczek of FedEx, Athletic Director R.C. Johnson, Memphis back Danny Wimprine President Dr. Shirley Raines, Williard Sparks of Vining Sparks and head coach Tommy West . completed 15-of-21 pass attempts for 266 yards and two touchdowns. In doing so, Wimprine set a new Memphis record for career passing yards with 4,415 and for career completions with 352. Wimprine over took Danny Sparkman for career yardage (4,311) and Steve Matthews for career completions (341). When Wimprine left the game in the third quarter, he was replaced by

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down run, his third NFL great Joe Theismann returned to the Murphy Athletic Training Facility on September 9th and as honorary of the day, to cut the coach, spent the afternoon talking with head coach Tommy West and working with the quarterbacks. Rebel advantage to 34-28. After holding Ole Miss and getting the ball back, Wimprine drove the team 76 yards for a Stephen Gostkowski field goal. One series later, lightning struck as Wimprine found wide receiver Tavarious Davis streaking down the field and hit him for a 92-yard touchdown and a 38-34 Memphis lead. The Tigers re- to the airport and Air Force One. The team arrived ceived the ball back after just four Rebel plays and in Hattiesburg at 3:30 PM and went through a short it led immediately to a 42-yard Gostkowski field workout at M.M. Roberts Stadium. goal. Inspired by a 41-34 lead, the Tiger defense immediately got the ball back when linebacker Coot September 13, 2003 Terry intercepted a Manning pass. Milking the Thunderstorms rolled through Hattiesburg all afclock, Wimprine used up over three minutes be- ternoon and a steady rain fell just prior to kickoff fore Gostkowski sealed the game with a 17 yard as the Tigers and Golden Eagles prepared for kickfield goal. Tiger linebacker Derrick Ballard ended off. The damp conditions would play a major roll the game when he picked off Manning with just in the outcome of the game as Memphis would :20 remaining in the contest. A celebration began commit six turnovers and the Golden Eagles, three, that surely lasted most of the night for Tiger fans. before USM prevailed, 23-6. The Tigers managed two field goals by Stephen Gostkowski, while September 8, 2003 Southern Miss scored on a one-yard run by quarTiger quarterback Danny Wimprine was named the terback Mickey DeAngelo, a punt return by Marvin Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week Young, and a 38-yard run by Tim Blackwell. The for his performance against Ole Miss and kicker Tigers only bright spot was the running of sophoStephen Gostkowski was selected as the C-USA more tailback DeAngelo Williams. The Doak Special Teams Player of the Week. Wimprine Walker Award candidate rushed for 158 yards on completed 18-of-32 pass attempts for a record ty- 28 attempts but was held out of the end zone for ing 355 yards and three touchdowns. His 92-yard the first time this season. pass to Tavarious Davis was the second longest pass play in school history and his 355 yards pass- September 15, 2003 ing tied Rusty Trail for the most in a single game. Head coach Tommy West told media members atGostkowski scored 14 points in the game on three tending the weekly press luncheon that he was not field goals and five PATs. His three field goals came as disappointed with the Tigers’ effort against in the fourth period and sealed the victory. Southern Mississippi as he had been after the game. West stated that after reviewing the game tape he September 9, 2003 saw a good deal of execution and effort against the Tiger honorary assistant coach Joe Theismann re- Golden Eagles but the turnovers killed any chance turned to the Murphy Complex and spent the af- of victory. ternoon working with the Memphis quarterbacks. The NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN football analyst September 16, 2003 gave Danny Wimprine, Bobby Robison and Patrick It was back to work for the Memphis football team Byrne tips to help hone their skills as a passer and despite the fact that the squad has an open date talked with Tiger receivers about how to best run this weekend. Attempting to recover from last pass routes. Following practice head coach Tommy week’s loss to USM, the team practiced in full West called on Theismann to speak to the team. pads for two hours at Murphy Athletic Complex. The current Memphian told the squad how proud One of the main goals of the week will be to find a he was of his adopted team and how he was pulling backup tailback for DeAngelo Williams. Junior for “his Tigers” in every game. He stated that the Derron Parquet, who fumbled on his first carry team had put itself into position to have a great against Southern Miss, is trying to prove to coaches season and no one could stop them but themselves. that he is the best candidate for the job. West had The team gave Theismann a rousing ovation. stated at his press luncheon that Parquet had not used the proper technique to take a handoff and September 12, 2003 that had caused the fumble. The Tiger football team boarded buses and left Memphis for Hattiesburg, MS, and this weekend’s September 17, 2003 game with the Golden Eagles of Southern Missis- The Tigers’ afternoon practice session at Murphy sippi. The team stopped in Jackson, MS, for lunch Athletic Complex was highlighted by a spirited and were delayed 35-minutes while President goal line scrimmage that featured the scout defense Bush, who was speaking in Jackson, made his way against the number one offensive unit. Attempting

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games and not their fourth contest of the season.

St. Louis Rams' All-Pro and former Memphis Tiger receiver Isaac Bruce arrived in the city on October 4th for a halftime ceremony to officially retire his old Memphis jersey. Memphis President Dr. Shirley Raines made the presentation.

September 23, 2003 The Memphis athletic media relations staff had one of its busiest afternoons at Tiger football practice when a dozen members of the press arrived for pre-practice interviews with coaches and players. Reporters from the Jonesboro Sun and from Wynne, AR, arrived to speak with star running back DeAngelo Williams. Three writers from The Commercial Appeal were on hand to talk with Stephen Gostkowski, Haracio Colen and Williams. The U of M radio network staff was on hand for interviews as was the editor of the new Tiger Times. George Lapides of WREG-TV used the time for interviews with O.C. Collins and Danny Wimprine and WHBQ-TV talked with linebacker Derrick Ballard. September 24, 2003 Tiger wide receiver Mario Pratcher, who sustained a broken collarbone in fall camp, was cleared by team doctors to start running and catching passes in practice. The Trezevant High School graduate, who was expected to be a part of the Tiger passing game this fall, ran laps around the practice fields and caught passes from Memphis quarterbacks. Pratcher did not wear pads during the Wednesday workout. It is anticipated that Pratcher will begin contact work next week and could be ready for some work in the UAB game. September 25, 2003 Head coach Tommy West told a reporter from the school newspaper, The Helmsman, that he did not think that backup tailback Derron Parquet had recovered enough from an ankle injury to play against Arkansas State this weekend. Parquet has been plagued by a high ankle sprain since fall camp. September 26, 2003 The University of Memphis athletic department hosted the annual M Club Hall of Fame Banquet at Goldsmith’s Botanic Garden on Friday evening and seven former Tiger athletes were inducted into the prestigious organization. Three former Tiger football players were installed including former record setting quarterback Steve Matthews, Tiger fullback Ray Jamieson and defensive lineman Bobby Russell. The group will also be introduced at halftime of the Arkansas State game. September 27, 2003 After sputtering offensively for the first half of the game, the University of Memphis Tiger football team came out of the locker room and outscored the Indians, 35-6, in the second stanza to win their third football game in four starts this season. Led by the passing of Danny Wimprine and the running of tailback DeAngelo Williams, Memphis won the game before 38,093 sun soaked Tiger fans. ASU opened the scoring in the first half and took advantage of several Memphis mistakes to stop Tiger drives. Down 10-0 in the second quarter, the U of M managed a field goal by Stephen Gostkowski

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and went in for the half down 10-3. However, the second half was a different story. The Tigers scored on a Wimprine to Darron White 15-yard pass, a three-yard White run, a four-yard run by Wimprine, an 18-yard run by DeAngelo Williams and a Wimprine to Maurice Avery pass. Defensive tackle Eric Taylor recovered two fumbles for Memphis and Wesley Smith logged his first career pass interception in the victory. September 29, 2003 Head coach Tommy West announced at his weekly press luncheon that offensive tackle Jason Johnson would undergo an MRI on Monday afternoon to determine the extent of damage to his right knee. Johnson was injured in the second quarter of the Arkansas State game. West also stated that nose tackle LaVale Washington had suffered a sprained ankle against ASU and could miss the UAB game. September 30, 2003 The Tigers returned to the practice field on Tuesday and began preparing for the UAB game. Test results from Jason Johnson’s MRI came in and it was determined that he had suffered a slight tear in his MCL and would be lost to the team for three to four weeks. It was feared that he had also torn his ACL but test results indicated no problem with his anterior cruciate ligament. The full contact practice session lasted two hours and Tommy West appeared pleased with the team’s work ethic. October 1, 2003 Offensive guard David Davis has been moved to a tackle position to replace the injured Jason Johnson. Johnson is expected to miss several weeks while his injured knee heals. Davis, a redshirt junior, has worked at guard this fall but played tackle in the spring. October 3, 2003 St. Louis Rams' All-Pro wide receiver Isaac Bruce arrived in Memphis for ceremonies Saturday to officially retire his Tiger jersey, number 83. Bruce, who played for Memphis in 1992 and 1993, is the Rams all-time record holder for catches, yards and touchdowns. Bruce will be honored at halftime of the Memphis vs. UAB football game at the Liberty Bowl. October 4, 2003 The Memphis Tigers were favored by nine-and-a-

2003 Diary half points entering the Conference USA game with UAB but after a lackluster first half that spotted the Blazers a 17-point lead, the Tigers were unable to mount a comeback and lost to UAB 24-10. Tailback DeAngelo Williams had his fourth consecutive game with 100 yards rushing to tie the Memphis record set by Gerard Arnold, and quarterback Danny Wimprine completed 32 passes for 257 yards and one touchdown. The highlight of the day for DeAngelo Williams Memphis was the play of wide receiver Maurice Avery. The sophomore caught a school record 13 passes for 125 yards and one score. Cornerback Lee Hayes, the Tigers' best defensive back, sustained a fracture dislocation of his right ankle and will miss the remainder of the season. He will undergo surgery on Tuesday to have screws inserted to aid the healing process. Tiger defensive end Treveco Lucas suffered a sprained ankle and could be out of action for several days. A ceremony was held at halftime to retire Isaac Bruce's Memphis jersey. October 5, 2003 The Memphis Tigers were treated to a special dinner following Sunday night’s workout. Linebacker Will Hyden’s father had made a promise to the team that if the Tigers defeated Ole Miss, he and a group of friends would barbecue a hog for the football team. Living up to his wager, the Hydens and several members of the Highland Hundred spent all day Sunday preparing the feast for the team. October 6, 2003 Tiger football coach Tommy West told media members attending his weekly luncheon that he did not know why the Tiger offense had failed to get on track until the second half of two consecutive games but that it had cost the Tigers a loss against UAB. Several members of the Mississippi media attended the press luncheon and talked with Tiger players from the state of Mississippi. The media also spoke with former Bulldog defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn, who now holds the same position with Tommy West. October 7, 2003 Tiger cornerback Lee Hayes underwent successful surgery at Campbell Clinic to repair a fracture dislocation of his right ankle. Dr. Barney Freeman led the surgery team that placed several pins in Hayes' ankle to promote healing. He is expected to be running by the time the Tigers start spring practice in March. October 8, 2003 Defensive end Treveco Lucas, who suffered an ankle sprain during the first series of the UAB game, is still extremely sore and is not expected to play in the Mississippi State game. Marcus West, a native of Columbus, MS, is expected to share some of the playing time with David McNair in place of Lucas. McNair played almost all of the UAB game but West, who is coming off a turf toe injury, did manage some second half action.

October 9, 2003 Football practice was moved up one hour to try and workout before rain and thunderstorms hit the Mid-South area. The Tigers spent a great deal of time working on special teams plays before ending the one-and-a-half hour session. The team will leave for Starkville, MS, on Friday for this weekend’s game with Mississippi State. October 10, 2003 The Memphis Tigers arrived in Columbus, MS, Friday evening and checked-in the Holiday Inn to begin final preparations for the Mississippi State game. Former Tiger quarterback Rick Strawbridge, who lives in the Columbus area, came by the hotel on Friday evening to say hello to the staff. October 11, 2003 It was Homecoming for Mississippi State University and the Tiger football team unfortunately did its part to make the day a happy event for Bulldog fans as Memphis committed several special teams mistakes that gave MSU a 35-27 win on Memphis. Tiger quarterback Danny Wimprine threw for a school record 398 yards on a school record 32-of-60 attempts and logged one touchdown pass but to no avail as Memphis would lose its third game of the season. Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams rushed for 119 yards, his fifth consecutive 100-yard performance of the season, as the Tigers piled up 568 yards of total offense. But State used a fumbled punt snap and a 100-yard kickoff return to stop the U of M for the 10th consecutive time in the series. Following the game, Memphis head coach Tommy West and Bulldog coach Jackie Sherrill had some sharp words pertaining to Tiger defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn. Sherrill wanted West to deliver a stinging message to Dunn and West let Sherrill know in no uncertain terms that he was not a messenger-boy. October 12, 2003 The Tigers returned to work on Sunday afternoon to begin preparations for the Houston trip. Several players were limited in their Sunday workouts. Linebacker Greg Harper had a bruised thigh and limped through the run. Safety Derrick Ballard suffered a bruised heel and was also visibly limping. Defensive end Treveco Lucas, who missed the Mississippi State game, was still nursing a sore ankle and could be doubtful for this weekend. October 13, 2003 Tommy West used his Monday press luncheon to readdressed his confrontation with Mississippi State head coach Jackie Sherrill following last weekend’s football game. West stated that “everyone has his own personality and after a game, tempers run high. But I’m not going to stand by and let someone say something about my people. I’m going to defend my staff and players. You are either one of us or you're not. And if you’re not, then you are the enemy.” West has been defended by media and individuals from around the country. October 14, 2003 Offensive tackle Jason Johnson, who suf-

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fered a torn MCL in the Arkansas State game, visited with team doctors after Monday’s practice. It was hoped that doctors would allow the junior to begin his rehabilitation of his right knee. Junior David Davis has been playing in place of Johnson at tackle. October 16, 2003 The Tigers went through their final workout before boarding a plane for Houston, Texas, and a weekend match-up with the Houston Cougars. Head coach Tommy West told his team that he was proud of the way they had worked throughout the week and that if they will play hard and eliminate mistakes, the Tigers will win the game. Defensive end Treveco Lucas is the only team member who is doubtful for the game. Lucas is still nursing a sprained ankle. October 17, 2003 It was an early morning flight for the Memphis football team. The squad left campus at 9 AM and boarded their plane after an extensive security check. Upon arrival in Houston, TX, the team bused to Robertson Stadium on the University of Houston campus for an afternoon walk-through. October 18, 2003 Middle linebacker Will Hyden intercepted a Kevin Kolb pass in the first quarter and returned it 39yards for a touchdown igniting a spark that would propel the Tigers to a 45-14 Conference USA victory over the Houston Cougars. On the ensuing series of plays, safety Derrick Ballard recovered a UH fumble and immediately quarterback Danny Wimprine tossed a nine-yard pass to Maurice Avery. After forcing a Cougar punt, Wimprine hooked up with sophomore receiver Mario Pratcher for 36 yard and another Memphis score. Before the first quarter ended, Wimprine fired a bomb to

Linebacker Will Hyden's 36-yard interception return for a touchdown against Houston helped the Tigers to a 45-14 road victory. Hyden was named the CUSA Defensive Player of the Week for his play.

2003 Diary Avery for yet another score. The play covered 55 yards. When the first period ended, Memphis led 28-0. The Tiger running backs took over at that point and controlled the clock and the ball in continuing to build the lead. DeAngelo Williams would gain 120 yards and score two rushing touchdowns, and have two more called back on penalties, while LSU transfer Derron Parquet would pick up 97 yards on 16 carries and LaKendus Cole would add 112 yards on two attempts. Houston, which was held scoreless until the final stanza, managed two late touchdowns to avoid the shutout. October 19, 2003 The Tigers returned to Murphy Complex on Sunday for a light workout. Two members of the Houston travel squad sustained injuries that will knock them out of action for the season. Backup linebacker Sheldon Taylor suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will missed the remainder of the season. In addition, backup offensive tackle Bruce McCaleb suffered a torn MCL and may miss the remainder of the 2003 campaign. October 20, 2003 Linebacker Will Hyden was named the Conference USA Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his work against the University of Houston. Hyden logged 11 tackles and a pass interception which he returned for 36 yards and the Tigers’ first touchdown of the game. October 21, 2003 Memphis cat safety Scott Vogel, who has started each game for the past two seasons, suffered a neck injury in practice and will undergo x-rays on Wednesday to make sure there was no major damage. Vogel sustained a blow to the side of his helmet and complained of pain between his shoulder blades. He was examined by team doctors and held out of the remainder of practice. Linebacker Sheldon Taylor will undergo surgery next week to repair the torn ACL he suffered in the Houston game. It is Taylor’s second ACL tear in his career. October 22, 2003 Memphis cat safety Scott Vogel was cleared by team physicians after x-rays and an MRI revealed no injury to the junior’s neck. Injured offensive tackle Jason Johnson was watching practice on Wednesday but without his crutches and knee brace. Johnson, who started rehab on his knee on Monday, wore only a rubber sleeve on his right knee. Coaches would like to have Johnson back for the East Carolina game on November 4 but anticipate his return for the final three games of the season. October 24, 2003 The Tigers boarded a charter jet for New Orleans, LA, and this weekend’s match-up with Tulane University. Leaving at 1 PM, Memphis arrived in the “Big Easy” at 2:45 PM and went immediately to the Superdome for a one-hour workout. Many of the players had never been in the Dome before Friday afternoon. October 25, 2003 Led by the rushing of tailback DeAngelo Williams and the passing of quarterback Danny Wimprine,

the Tigers scored 21 first half points and cruised to a 41-9 win over C-USA foe Tulane. The victory marked the first time in Memphis’ C-USA history that the Tigers had won back-to-back conference road games and the first time that a Tommy West coached Memphis team had accomplished the same. Williams, who leads the nation in all-purpose yards per game and is Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams earned C-USA r a n k e d Player of the Week honors after rushing for 195 yards fifth in and scoring two TDs in the win over Tulane. rushing, pounded out 195 yards on t h e ground, added 41 yards in receiving and had 69 yards in kickoff returns to total 305 yards in all-purp o s e yards. He scored two touchdowns on runs of three and 49 yards. Wimprine, a New Orleans native who saw little action in the second half, threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns in leading Memphis to its fifth victory of the season. Defensively, safety Scott Vogel intercepted a J.P. Losman pass and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown. October 26, 2003 Only two members of the Tiger football team were held out of practice on Sunday. Linebacker Tim Goodwell suffered an ankle sprain and defensive end David McNair bruised his knee. Both are expected to be ready for the East Carolina game. October 27, 2003 DeAngelo Williams received Conference USA CoOffensive Player of the Week honors for his play against Tulane. The sophomore gained 195 yards rushing and had 305 yards in all-purpose yardage. In related matters, the University received a letter from PETA asking for the school to drop TOM II as its mascot. The group, which supports the fair treatment of animals, has been invited to Memphis on several occasions to witness firsthand the habitat of TOM II. Local media reported that TOM II lives extremely well in a 3,500 squarefoot area complete with a pond and waterfall. The big cat resides at St. Nick’s Farm in Collierville, TN. October 28, 2003 Offensive tackle Jason Johnson, who was the starter during the first month of the 2003 season, returned to practice after missing five weeks due to a torn MCL. Johnson could be available to the team this weekend against East Carolina but will have to beat out junior David Davis who has played extremely well since taking over in late September. October 29, 2003 Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams left the Mem-

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phis practice field after a defensive lineman stepped on his foot during Wednesday’s workout. He complained of soreness in his foot and was checked by team physicians. Williams was x-rayed later in the evening and was cleared by doctors. October 30, 2003 Members of the Memphis media wanted to interview Tiger defensive tackle Albert Means about the indictment of Memphis businessman Logan Young. Young is accused of paying a high school coach to assure Means signed with the University of Alabama. The junior denied all interview requests stating that he knew nothing of the alleged scheme and that all of this was in his past. October 31, 2003 One year ago today, the turfroom at Murphy Athletic Complex burned to the ground in an overnight fire. The blaze destroyed all the Tigers’ football equipment. The grand opening of the rebuilt facility was held in August. TV trucks from ESPN Regional arrived in Memphis for Saturday’s football game with East Carolina. November 1, 2003 The University of Memphis Tigers again relied on the arm of quarterback Danny Wimprine and the legs of tailback DeAngelo Williams to gain a victory over Conference USA foe East Carolina. Wimprine, the record setting junior, threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns in leading the team to its sixth win of the season, making the Tigers bowl eligible for the first time since the 1994 season. Williams rushed for 137 yards and one touchdown. It was his eighth 100-yard performance of the season and the 12th of his career. The super sophomore broke the Memphis record for rushing yards in a season when he surpassed former Tiger Gerard Arnold’s mark of 1,059 yards in 1999. Williams would finish the game with 1,140 yards. Wide receiver Maurice Avery caught four passes for 98 Quarterback Danny Wimprine received C-USA Player of the Week honors for his performance against East Carolina.

2003 Diary yards and two touchdowns and Darron White grabbed three passes for 69 yards and two scores. Coot Terry led the defensive unit with five tackles, three quarterback sacks, four tackles for lost yardage and one forced fumble. Scott Vogel and Marcus West had fumble recoveries and Wesley Smith logged his second pass interception of the season. November 3, 2003 Tiger quarterback Danny Wimprine was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week for his work against East Carolina. The junior completed 17-of-31 pass attempts for 268 yards and four touchdowns in leading the team to a 4124 victory. Wimprine threw touchdown passes of 27, 29, 32 and 51 yards in the game. The award was Wimprine’s second of the season. He had also been named the C-USA Offensive Player of the Week for his play against Ole Miss. November 4, 2003 Conference USA and the Big East Conference made it official on Tuesday when it was announced that Louisville, Cincinnati and South Florida would leave C-USA and join the Big East Conference. C-USA immediately announced that WAC Conference members SMU, Rice and Tulsa, as well as MAC Conference members Marshall and Central Florida, would join Conference USA beginning in 2005. Rumors about conference realignments have swirled for months. Lamar Chance, who has spent the past seven years as the Associate SID at Ole Miss, has joined the staff at the University of Memphis as the Basketball Media Relations Director. Chance, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, has also worked at the University of Massachusetts. November 5, 2003 Tiger senior cat safety Derrick Ballard remained out of practice while his big toe continued to heal. Ballard has been bothered by a turf-toe type injury for the past few weeks and the off date could not have come at a better time. He is expected to be ready for the Louisville game on November 15. November 6, 2003 Tiger head coach Tommy West gave his football team the weekend off and told the players to enjoy the open date before preparing for the final three game run at a bowl bid. The squad will return to the Murphy Athletic Complex on Sunday afternoon to begin preparations for the Louisville game next weekend. November 10, 2003 Tiger head coach Tommy West told media members attending his weekly press luncheon that he saw no reason his team could not win the remainder of the games on this year’s schedule. West stated that the Memphis-Louisville game looked like a “dead-heat” and that the outcome of the contest could be determined by the play of the Memphis and or Louisville special teams. November 11, 2003 The Tigers returned to the football practice field for the first time since last Thursday and a great deal of time was spent on the special teams. Off

the field work continued on a mailing to promote DeAngelo Williams for All-America honors. November 12, 2003 Rain and lightning chased the Tigers off the outdoor practice fields and into the newly refurbished turfroom for an afternoon workout. The team worked for over an hour before the storm hit. It was the first time that the team had practiced indoors since the turfroom reopened in August. November 13, 2003 Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams was named to the CoSIDA All-District IV Academic AllAmerica team as a running back. He and Maurice Hall of Ohio State were the two first team backs and will both be placed on the ballot for the national award. It was also learned that former Memphis All-American Lou McLelland, 1949-51, had passed away in Charlotte, NC. McLelland played end for the Tigers and received All-America honors in 1951. November 14, 2003 The Tiger football team left for Louisville, Kentucky, for this weekend’s Conference USA game against the Louisville Cardinals. Louisville has a 7-2 record, while the Tigers are currently 6-3. November 15, 2003 Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams ran for 154 yards and one touchdown and quarterback Danny Wimprine threw for 201 yards and one score and ran for another, as Memphis defeated Louisville, 377, before 30,114 fans at PaPa John’s Stadium. The win was the Tigers' first in the city of Louisville since the 1983 season when Rex Dockery’s Tigers defeated the Cardinals on Thanksgiving weekend. The Memphis defense set the stage for the victory when end Eric Taylor intercepted a Stefan Lefors pass and returned it 52 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 7-7. The Cardinals would never threaten again. Tiger wide receiver Darron White caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Wimprine and linebacker Coot Terry registered the team’s first safety of the season when he tackled Lefors in the end zone. The victory gave the U of M seven wins on the season marking the first seven win season since 1976. The victory was not without a cost as Memphis lost starting offensive guard Andrew Handy to a broken leg and Maurice Avery to a possible knee injury. Handy will have surgery on Tuesday to repair the broken bone. Avery will have an MRI on Monday and the extent of the injury will be determined later in the week. November 17, 2003 Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams was again honored by Conference USA as the Offensive Player of the Week for his work in the Memphis win over Louisville. Williams rushed for 154 yards and one touchdown and caught three passes for 25 yards in helping the Tigers win their fourth consecutive game and their third consecutive road game. Williams, who is considered a leading candidate for the Conference Player of the Year and the 2003 Doak Walker Award, is ranked first in the nation in allpurpose yards and fourth in rushing.

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November 18, 2003 The Tigers received some bad news today as it was learned that wide receiver Maurice Avery had sustained a torn MCL in his left knee and will be lost to the team for three to four weeks. The team’s leading receiver, Avery had caught 46 passes for 728 yards and eight touchdowns this season. He could possibly return for a bowl trip if his knee responds rapidly. Heavy rains have hit the Memphis area and the team was forced to workout inside the Murphy Complex’s newly renovated turfroom. November 19, 2003 The Tigers practiced in the turfroom for the third consecutive day as wet fields chased the team indoors. Head coach Tommy West did take the Tiger kickers and punters outside for a brief workout. It is hoped that with the rain moving out of the area, the fields will soon dry and the team can get in some outside work before Saturday’s game with Cincinnati. November 19, 2003 Tailback DeAngelo Williams did not make the final cut for the 2003 Doak Walker Award much to the surprise of the Memphis coaching staff and media relations members. Seven juniors and seniors were selected to the finalist list but Walker Award officials told Assistant AD Bob Winn that Williams received a great deal of conversation and that his next season his chances would improve as he reached his junior season. November 21, 2003 The Cincinnati Bearcats arrived in Memphis for this weekend’s Conference USA match-up with the Tigers. November 22, 2003 The Tigers did not play their best game, but as head coach Tommy West said after the game, “the mark of a good team is one that wins even when it does not play well”. The Tigers did not have their best game offensively, but the Memphis defense rose to the occasion and helped the U of M gain its eighth win of the season by beating visiting Cincinnati, 21-16, at Liberty Bowl Stadium. The win would, however, to be very costly for the Tigers. Tailback DeAngelo Williams rushed for 135 yards in the victory but suffered a torn MCL in his left knee during the third quarter and will miss three to six weeks of action. It was Williams' 10th consecutive 100-yard performance of the season. Memphis got touchdowns from Chris Kelley on a 65-yard pass from receiver Darron White, on a Danny Wimprine quarterback sneak and on a threeyard run by White. The game winning touchdown was setup by a fourth quarter pass interception by free safety Wesley Smith. Smith returned his pick 36-yards to the UC 9-yard line. From there, it took three plays for White to get the ball into the end zone. November 24, 2003 Tiger defensive back Wesley Smith was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week for his work against Cincinnati. An MRI at Campbell Clinic revealed what doctors had expected, that DeAngelo Williams had indeed suf-

2003 Diary Memphis fans, who turned out in record numbers during the 2003 season, were treated to the Tigers' first eight-win season since 1973 and the first bowl invitation since the 1971 Pasadena Bowl.

fered a torn MCL in his left knee. He is expected to miss two to four weeks of action and may not be available to the Tigers for their first bowl appearance in 31 years. November 25, 2003 The Tigers returned to work at Murphy Complex on Tuesday and received several special surprises after practice. Furniture and televisions arrived to decorate the player lounge area of the locker room which had been opened prior to the start of fall camp. In addition, local restaurateur Mike Richmond fed the team following the afternoon practice session.

November 26, 2003 Bowl talk continues to swirl in Memphis and it is becoming a possibility that the Tigers may end up in Mobile, AL, at the GMAC Bowl instead of New Orleans. The team is forced to move indoors for workouts as rain hit the Memphis area. November 27, 2003 The Memphis football team gathered as a “family” on Thursday afternoon at the Holiday InnUniversity of Memphis for a Thanksgiving feast. Players, coaches and staff members had turkey with all the trimmings before moving to Murphy Complex for an afternoon practice. Despite the wet conditions, the team worked outdoors.

Safety Wesley Smith was named the C-USA Defensive Player of the Week for his work against Cincinnati. Smith's interception return helped the Tigers gain their eighth win of the season.

November 28, 2003 Representatives of the New Orleans Bowl arrived in Memphis, as did the University of South Florida football team for this weekend’s game with the Tigers. Memphis athletic officials entertained the bowl representatives at Folks Folly. November 29, 2003 Plagued by injuries to several key players including DeAngelo Williams and Maurice Avery, the Tigers struggled on offense and eventually lost to USF 21-16 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Memphis committed seven turnovers including four pass interceptions thrown by Danny Wimprine but still managed to stay in the game until the final horn. Backup tailback Derron Parquet rushed for a career high 164 yards but fumbled twice, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Defensively, the Tigers held USF to less than 50 yards rushing and eight first downs, while recovering two Bulls fumbles. The Tigers finished the season with an 8-4 record and await the call from the Conference office as to which bowl Memphis will play in. November 30, 2003 Conference USA officials and athletic directors held a teleconference at 1 PM but no decision could be reached as to what bowls

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the qualified teams would participate in other than Southern Miss. With the GMAC Bowl having the second selection and TCU refusing to attend, the remainder of the bowls were unable to select their teams. Another call was slated for 6 PM in the evening and still no decisions could be reached. Athletic Director R.C. Johnson finally received a call at 11:50 PM and was told that Memphis had been picked for the 2003 New Orleans Bowl to be played on December 16 in the Superdome. Assistant AD Bob Winn immediately called head coach Tommy West and administrative aid John Flowers and informed them of the selection. December 1, 2003 Athletic director R.C. Johnson, associate athletic directors Kevin Grothe, Bill Lofton and Bob Winn, development office official Tammy Hedges and director of football operations John Flowers boarded a FedEx learjet and flew to New Orleans to spend the day meeting with bowl officials, Superdome management, hotel officials and Tulane athletic department staff about the upcoming bowl week in New Orleans. December 2, 2003 Tommy West’s weekly press luncheon was filled to capacity as reporters fired questions at the coach about the excitement in the city of Memphis about attending a bowl game for the first time in 32years. West told the media that it was possible that Maurice Avery could be ready for the bowl but tailback DeAngelo Williams was doubtful. Avery has been running in the aquatic rehab pool for several days and will be allowed to return to the practice field next week. December 3, 2003 Conference USA released its 2003 honors team on Tuesday and each unit was dotted with names of Tiger players. Two sophomores, tailback DeAngelo Williams and safety Wesley Smith, were named to the All-Conference USA first team. Wide receiver Maurice Avery, defensive tackle Eric Taylor and linebacker Coot Terry were selected on the Blake Butler second team. Two offensive linemen, center Gene Frederic and tackle Jeremy Rone were named to the third team as was cat safeties Derrick Ballard and Scott Vogel. Offensive guard Blake Butler was picked on this year’s All-Freshman team. New Orleans Bowl officials Ron Maestri and Ralph Morton flew back to Memphis and at halftime of the Tiger basketball game with UTMartin, officially invited head coach Tommy West and his Tigers to participate in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl. West and 25 of his players took the microphone and gladly accepted on behalf of the University and the fans. December 4, 2003 Memphis sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams, who set the school single season rushing record in 2003, was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year. The Wynne, AR, native led the nation in all-purpose yards for 2003 and was ranked sixth in rushing. Williams finished the

2003 Diary DEANGELO WILLIAMS Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year for 2003

regular season with a record setting 1,430 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns. Head coach Tommy West, tailback DeAngelo Williams and quarterback Danny Wimprine were taken downtown by Assistant AD Bob Winn to have photographs taken at The Commercial Appeal office. The picture will be used as the cover for a special bowl issue that the newspaper is producing for December 16th. The photo had a distinct New Orleans flavor as the coach and players wore a large number of Mardi Gras beads. The football team returned to workouts at Murphy Complex after taking a few days off. The team will have conditioning drills for three days and will begin bowl practice on Monday afternoon. December 5, 2003 The Memphis football staff welcomed three junior college players and one local high school star to campus for official visits. The group included Carlton Baker of Hutchinson Junior College, Fabian Dodd of Iowa Central Junior College and Joe Sykes of Holmes Community College. The lone prep player attending was Philip Beliles of Christian Brothers High School in Memphis. Head coach Tommy West spent the day attending the Junior College All-Star game in Mississippi. December 6, 2003 Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams, the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year, was allowed to start lifting weights with his injured leg and running in the aquatic rehabilitation pool at Murphy Complex. The sophomore is making every effort to play in the New Orleans Bowl game on December 16th. Memphis players entertained four re-

cruits who are in town on their official visit.

December 7, 2003 The Highland Hundred, the Memphis football booster club, sponsored the annual Memphis Football Banquet at the Park Vista Hotel in East Memphis. The banquet honored the eight seniors on this year’s squad. Awards were presented for honors including Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, as well as head coach Tommy West’s Top Tiger Award. The Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year Award was presented to freshman lineman Andy Smith. The Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year Award was shared by three players, Haracio Colen, Jarren Humphrey and Carson Hunter. The Offensive Lineman of the Player Award went to center Gene Frederic. The Offensive Player of the Year Award was presented to tailback DeAngelo Williams, who set a new school rushing record in 2003. The Defensive Player of the Year Award was given to the six senior members of the defensive unit, Derrick Ballard, Coot Terry, Greg Harper, Will Hyden, Eric Taylor and Treveco Lucas. The Tiger Special Teams Player of the Year went to deep snapper Rusty Clayton. The 2003 permanent captains, as voted by their teammates, were announced as Albert Means Derrick Ballard, Coot Terry, Eric Taylor and Greg Harper. The final presentation of the night was the Top Tiger Award. This award is selected by the head coach and takes into consideration a player’s determination and dedication to the game of football. This year two winners were selected, defensive tackle Albert Means and defensive end Eric Taylor. December 8, 2003 Phillip Beliles, a 6’4, 250 pound offensive lineman from CBHS in Memphis, became the first official commitment for the Tigers for 2004. Beliles visited the school over the weekend and indicated at the time that he wanted to attend the U of M since his parents and sister went to school at Memphis. The Memphis football team returned to workouts at Murphy Athletic Complex in preparations for the 2003 New Orleans Bowl match-up with North Texas. Wide receiver Maurice Avery, injured in the Louisville game, returned to workouts and anticipates playing against UNT. December 9, 2003 Head coach Tommy West, football operations director John Flowers and assistant athletic director Bob Winn flew to New Orleans, LA, via a FedEx

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Lear Jet for a pre-New Orleans Bowl press conference at the New Orleans Sports Authority. North Texas head coach Darrell Dickey attended the event which drew media from the surrounding area. Both coaches expressed an excitement about the game and indicated that their teams were anxious to get to the “Big Easy” to begin practice. Immediately after the conference, the trio returned to Memphis for the Tigers’ practice at Murphy Athletic Complex. December 10, 2003 Brandon Pearce, a standout offensive lineman from CBHS in Memphis, became the second high school player to commit to the Tigers for the 2004 season. Tiger wide receiver Maurice Avery worked out with the offensive unit for the second consecutive day and appeared to be ready to return to action for the New Orleans Bowl. Avery, who suffered a torn MCL in the Louisville game, has not experienced any swelling in the knee since returning to practice and he is expected to play against North Texas. Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams continues to rehabilitate his torn MCL and was allowed to run in the turfroom for the first time since the Cincinnati game in November. A gameday decision will be made as to whether or not Williams will be able to play. December 11, 2003 The Tigers practiced for the final time in Memphis before heading off for the New Orleans Bowl. The team will workout at Tulane University for the next four days. Head coach Tommy West presented the team with new warm-ups that carried the logo of the New Orleans Bowl. Players, coaches and staff will rendezvous in New Orleans on the 12th of December. Memphis is expected to have approximately 10,000 fans in the “Big Easy” for the game. December 12, 2003 Members of the athletic department staff, the coaching staff and the football team left Memphis early on Friday morning for New Orleans, Louisiana, to begin final preparations for the 2003 New Orleans Bowl game. The team rendezvoused at the J.W. Marriott on Canal Street at 3 PM and had a team meeting at 4 PM. Ring manufacturers from Balfour, Inc., attended the meeting and fitted the travel party for their bowl rings. Head coach Tommy West introduced members of the New Orleans police department who told the squad about some of the problems that could arise in parts of the French Quarter. After a quick vote by the seniors, West allowed the team to have a 4 AM curfew. December 13, 2003 The Tigers awoke to a cold, heavy rain in New Orleans on Saturday morning and decisions had to be reached as to where the team would practice that afternoon. The weather forecast called for the rains to end by early afternoon and the team voted to practice outdoors at Tulane. For two hours the squad battled the cold conditions. Sophomore tailback DeAngelo Williams, who had waited inside the Tulane complex for the media to leave the area, came out in pads and practiced for the first time since his knee injury in the Cincinnati game. Doctors will make a game day decision as to Williams

2003 Diary Memphis fans quickly turned New Orleans into a sea of Blue and Gray as they celebrated the Tigers' first bowl invitation in 32 years.

playing or not in the New Orleans Bowl. The coaches, their wives and the administration attended a social event at the famed House of Blues in New Orleans that evening. Players were allowed to go into the French Quarter again and a 2 AM curfew was imposed. December 14, 2003 Cold temperatures continued on Sunday morning but did not stop the squad from practicing outdoors at Tulane University. DeAngelo Williams, who had worked out a day earlier, was unable to practice due to soreness in his injured knee and the decision was made that Williams would not play in the bowl game. Later in the evening, Tiger players boarded buses for a special players party at Six Flags. After a picnic-style dinner, rides were made available for members of both teams and a great time was had by all in attendance. Tommy West, his son Turner and football director John Flowers joined with players in riding the rollercoasters The Screaming Zephyr and Batman. Curfew was set for midnight. December 15, 2003 The New Orleans Bowl hosted their annual Inspirational Luncheon on Monday at The Shearton with former Los Angeles Dodger head coach and major league great Tommy Lasorda as the guest speaker. Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams received the bowl’s academic award, while Mississippi State’s Deljuan Robinson was presented the Inspirational Award. The Tigers were able to practice in the Superdome for the first time since arriving in New Orleans. The team arrived at the Dome at 5 PM and used the first 15 minutes to take a team picture in front of the New Orleans Bowl logo. Following practice, Tommy West headed for the French Quarter to do his weekly WMC radio show, this time, live from Silky O’Sullivan’s. An arranged Tiger parade that featured eight floats, two carriages that carried Memphis President Dr. Shirley Raines and athletic director R.C. Johnson, the Memphis band and the Tiger cheerleaders, completed its route and

ended in front of O’Sullivan’s. A crowd estimated at 2,000 to 3,000 Tiger fans awaited the coach and cheered wildly as West tried to do a live television shot with WMC’s Jarvis Greer after the radio broadcast. The party continued well into the night.

pass from Wimprine to senior wide receiver Darren Garcia. Stephen Gostkowski added the PAT and the U of M led 7-3, a lead it would never relinquish. Midway through the second quarter, Memphis struck again as Wimprine hit wide out Chris Kelley with a 10-yard pass for another score and a 14-3 lead. North Texas was able to cut into the lead when Cobbs scored on a 34-yard run in the third period. But in the final period, walk-on tailback LaKendus Cole, who had to play most of the game due to a first quarter injury to Derron Parquet, raced five yards for his first collegiate touchdown and a 24-10 Memphis lead. Cobbs would add a second touchdown for UNT and Memphis’s Gostkowski would lockup the contest with a 42-yard field goal as Memphis ran it’s bowl record to 3-0. Wimprine was named the game’s MVP after completing 17-of-23 pass attempts for 254 yards and one touchdown. His 254 yards were a bowl record as was his 63-yard completion to Garcia. The Memphis celebration carried on until sunrise in the French Quarter. December 17, 2003 Head coach Tommy West and Assistant AD Bob Winn handled the last bit of business for the 2003 New Orleans Bowl. The two attended a 5:45 AM television show at WWL in New Orleans, Louisiana, before packing up and returning to Memphis. December 18, 2003 Carlton Baker, a junior college linebacker who had committed to the University of North Carolina, called head coach Tommy West and announced that he would sign with Memphis and arrive in time for spring practice. Baker, who is 6’2, 240, is expected to play middle linebacker for the Tigers.

December 16, 2003 It has finally arrived. The day that so many Tiger fans have waited for 32-years...the 2003 New Orleans Bowl. The Memphis Tigers spent most of game day in meetings at the Marriott before heading over to the Superdome to challenge North Texas December 19, 2003 before a national TV audience on ESPN2. A huge The Tiger coaching staff welcomed five future playpep rally was held outside the Superdome for all ers to campus for their official visits to Memphis. fans but the Memphis crowd turned the Dome Included in the group were several standout playarea into a sea of Blue.Without the services of tail- ers from Memphis Melrose High and a junior colback DeAngelo Williams, some doubted that Mem- lege linebacker. Among the Melrose players was phis, a five point favorite, would be able to win the record setting quarterback Antonio Heffner. Willie game. Memphis won the coin toss and opted to Green, an outside linebacker from Mississippi, was defer to the second half. With the nation’s leading the lone junior college player. rusher, Patrick Cobbs, in the backfield, the Mean Green marched Tiger football seniors hoist the 2003 New Orleans Bowl Championship Trophy high overhead down the field on to the delight of players and fans alike. The victory set off a Memphis celebration in the "Big their first series and put three points on the board with a 47yard Nick Bazaldua field goal. Memphis answered immediately. On the Tigers’ first series of game, quarterback Danny Wimprine led his unit on a drive that would end in a seven-yard touchdown run by the signal-caller himself. The biggest play of the drive came on a 63yard, bowl record,

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2003 Diary December 25, 2003 Tiger fans near and far celebrated Christmas with a smile on their faces and warmth in their hearts, still remembering the exciting 2003 football season. December 26, 2003 The University of Southern Mississippi arrived in Memphis to begin workouts for the 2003 AXA Liberty Bowl Game. The Golden Eagles will use the U of M complex for their practice sessions. December 27, 2003 Tiger head coach Tommy West was named as the color analyst for Radio America in their broadcast of the 2003 AXA Liberty Bowl in Memphis. West will be in the broadcast booth for the first time in his career and will work with Eric Haseltine who will handle the play-by-play. December 29, 2003 Tailback DeAngelo Williams returned to Memphis from Christmas holidays in Wynne, AR, to visit with team doctor Barry Phillips. Dr. Phillips checked the sophomoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knee which had sustained a torn MCL and declared him fit to start full workouts. December 30, 2003 Memphis and Shelby County mayors announced that on January 14, the city and county would honor the Tiger football team with a luncheon to be held at The Rendezvous in downtown Memphis. December 31, 2003 Happy New Year to all Tiger fans and hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping that 2004 brings us even more success.

2003 MEMPHIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Tigers win eight regular season games for the first time since the 1973 season

* Tigers receive their first bowl invitation since the 1971 season when Memphis participated in the Pasadena Bowl * Tigers defeat North Texas, 27-17, in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl and finish season 9-4 * The nine wins by the Tigers were the most since the 1963 team went 9-0-1 under Billy J. Murphy * DeAngelo Williams is named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year * DeAngelo Williams is the first Memphis football player to ever win a C-USA Player of the Year Award * DeAngelo Williams is named to the CoSIDA All-Region IV Academic All-America Team in 2003 * Memphis places ten players on the various All Conference USA teams for 2003 * Memphis head coach Tommy West is named the Tennessee Coach of the Year by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association

Tiger football players continue to excel in the classroom as well as on the football field. Seventeen Memphis players received their degrees during the 2003 calendar year, including (l to r) Shakorr Bryant, Eric Anderson, Jason Brown and Doug Whittaker.

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Conference USA Conference USA celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2004-05. A significant milestone for the league, the 10th year finds the conference preparing to embark on a new era in its already remarkable history. Marshall, Rice, SMU, Tulsa, UCF and UTEP will join East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, Southern Miss, Tulane and UAB in a 12-team conference with competition beginning in 2005-06. Current members Cincinnati, DePaul, Louisville, Marquette and USF will become members of the BIG EAST, while TCU goes to the Mountain West and Charlotte and Saint Louis will join the Atlantic 10 at the end of this season. The membership changes have given C-USA the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the changing face of conference affiliations and will reinforce the league’s position in collegiate athletics for years to come. “We are excited about adding new members and making structural improvements to Conference USA,” Banowsky said. “This is an opportunity for us to tighten our geography, group similar institutions together, create a divisional model, and possibly stage a football championship game. It will be very exciting to watch this league grow and develop.” The conference headquarters moves from Chicago to the Las Colinas area in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in June 2004. With a promising future ahead, there is plenty for the league to celebrate from its first nine years. After its formation in 1995, hailed as a bold move in the world on intercollegiate sports, C-USA established a strong foundation while quickly earning a reputation of successfully competing at the highest levels of intercollegiate athletics. Capitalizing on the strengths of its 15 distinguished and diverse universities, Conference USA quickly emerged as one of the nation’s top conferences. A PROUD HISTORY; A STRONG IDENTITY The conference unveiled its name, logo and commissioner on April 24, 1995 in Chicago. Eleven of the institutions began athletic participation in 1995, while Houston joined competition in the fall of 1996. The league’s headquarters were established in Chicago and after nine years,

relocated to Irving, Texas. Britton Banowsky was named Commissioner in October 2002, succeeding Mike Slive, the league’s first commissioner. In May 2000, the league introduced a brand identity program, featuring a family of new marks that reflect the urban, progressive and bold nature of the C-USA brand. The new logos are part of a comprehensive marketing and promotional program designed to reinforce the

(indoor and outdoor) for men and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball for women. SUCCESS ON THE PLAYING FIELD Conference USA performers have achieved great success in competition, placing the league among the top conferences in the nation. Men’s Basketball · Consistently rated as one of the top basketball leagues in the country · 51 postseason teams (34 NCAA and 24 NIT) · Strong fan support, drawing a nearly 2 million fans each season · Among the nation’s best in home attendance · One Final Four team · Three Elite Eight NCAA Tournament teams · One NIT Champion · Three NIT semifinalists

conference’s athletic and national emergence. EXPANSION AND REALIGNMENT CHART THE COURSE The league’s charter members include Charlotte, Cincinnati, DePaul, Houston, Louisville, Marquette, Memphis, Saint Louis, Southern Miss, Tulane, UAB and USF. C-USA added East Carolina (September, 1996) and the United States Military Academy (March, 1997) as football members. ECU began league competition in 1997; Army in 1998 and UAB began football play in 1999. The league added TCU and ECU (1999) for all sports and they began competition in 2001. USF started C-USA football in 2003. As another wave of major conference realignment took shape in 2003-04, Conference USA announced the addition of Marshall, Rice, SMU, UTEP, Tulsa and UCF. The six join East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, Southern Miss, Tulane and UAB in a 12-team conference for competition beginning in 2005-06. COMPETITION Conference USA sponsors 19 sports baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field

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Football · Began competition in 1996 · Rated among the top seven conferences in the nation · 22 teams have earned bowl bids · Member of the Bowl Championship Series · Bowl ties-ins with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl (champion), GMAC Bowl, Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl, PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl and the Wyndham New Orleans Bowl Women’s Basketball · Consistently rated among the nation’s best conferences · 34 NCAA Tournament appearances · 20 WNIT appearances · One team in the NCAA Sweet 16 · Two WNIT semifinalists · Strong fan support, ranking among the nation’s top 10 conferences in attendance · Setting league attendance record for three straight seasons

Conference USA ball teams to the Women’s College World Series. The league has also had three national champions in NCAA track and field competition, one national champion in diving and numerous NCAA individual and team competitors in cross country, golf, swimming, tennis and track and field. Overall, Conference USA teams and individuals have made more than 350 NCAA appearances.

Britton Banowsky Commissioner Volleyball · 23 NCAA appearances · Two Sweet 16 appearances in 1996 and 1998 · One of four leagues to send at least three teams to the NCAA Championship each of the last five years · Five C-USA teams posting 20-win seasons for three consecutive years In addition, 27 men’s and women’s soccer teams, 23 baseball teams and 13 softball teams have earned NCAA Tournament bids. C-USA has sent two men’s soccer teams to the Final Four, one baseball team to the College World Series and four soft-

SUCCESS OFF THE FIELD Among C-USA’s 5,000 student-athletes, there are champions off the playing field as well. In nine years, 78 student-athletes earned national Verizon Academic AllAmerica honors, while 216 were named All-District. In addition, more than 9,500 student-athletes have been named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll or received the Commissioner’s Academic Medal, indicative of outstanding achievement in the classroom. The conference annually awards six postgraduate scholarships, along with the Sport Academic Award, Scholar Athletes of the Year and the Institutional Academic Excellence Award. CONFERENCE USA ON TV ESPN, Inc. and C-USA entered into an exclusive eight-year agreement, beginning

with the 2001 season. The multi-faceted agreement, which incorporates ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Regional Television, ABC Sports, ESPN.com and ESPN Classic, is highlighted by: ESPN/ESPN2’s coverage of C-USA football featuring weeknight games; televising possible future C-USA Football Championship Games on ABC; men’s basketball coverage; syndication and network rights for the conference’s football and basketball coverage through ERT; continued exposure for women’s basketball, along with volleyball, baseball, soccer and softball, as well as marketing rights. The league also provides exposure for women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, baseball and softball through the Conference USA Television Network. GOVERNANCE Along with the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10 and SEC, Conference USA is one of the seven conferences having significant representation in the NCAA governance structure. The Presidents of the member institutions serve as the league’s Board of Directors. Dr. Joseph Steger of Cincinnati served as the chair for the first four years and was succeeded by Dr. J.H. Woodward of Charlotte. In September 2003, Dr. Shirley Raines of Memphis was named as the third chair.

2004 C-USA COMPOSITE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Northwestern at TCU SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Cincinnati at Ohio State East Carolina at West Virginia Memphis at Mississippi Tulane at Mississippi State Baylor at UAB SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Houston at Rice Kentucky at Louisville MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Pittsburgh at USF SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Louisville at Army Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati Wake Forest at East Carolina Houston at Oklahoma Chattanooga at Memphis Tennessee Tech at USF Southern Miss at Nebraska SMU at TCU Florida A&M at Tulane THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 California at Southern Miss

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Army at Houston Cincinnati at Syracuse Louisville at Tulane Memphis at Arkansas State USF at South Carolina TCU at Texas Tech UAB at Florida State

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 Louisville at Miami (Fla.)

WED., NOV. 10 TCU at Louisville

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Army at USF Tulane at Memphis TCU at UAB Southern Miss at Alabama

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Southern Miss at Memphis

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Miami (FL) at Houston (Reliant Stadium)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 USF at Louisville

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Army at Connecticut Louisville at North Carolina Cincinnati at East Carolina Memphis at UAB USF at TCU Southern Miss at Tulane

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 Memphis at Cincinnati East Carolina at Southern Miss Houston at TCU UAB at Tulane SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 Army at East Carolina TCU at Cincinnati Tulane at Houston

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 TCU at Army UAB at Cincinnati East Carolina at Louisville Houston at Memphis Southern Miss at USF

THU. NOV. 4 Louisville at Memphis SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Navy at Tulane Air Force at Army Cincinnati at Southern Miss East Carolina at Houston USF at UAB

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 Houston at Southern Miss SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Cincinnati at Army Tulane at East Carolina UAB at Mississippi State

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Army at Tulane East Carolina at USF Houston at UAB SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 UAB at Army USF at Cincinnati Memphis at East Carolina Louisville at Houston Southern Miss at TCU SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Cincinnati at Louisville N.C. State vs. East Carolina (in Charlotte) Memphis at USF UAB at Southern Miss Tulane at TCU SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 Army vs. Navy (Philadelphia, Pa.)

C-USA Team Stats RUSHING OFFENSE Team Louisville Houston TCU Memphis Cincinnati East Carolina UAB Tulane USF Southern Miss Army

G 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 11 13 13

Att 518 651 659 530 518 502 443 405 422 524 405

Yds 2966 2802 2700 2360 1980 1660 1589 1589 1454 1587 826

PASS OFFENSE

Team Memphis Louisville Tulane Houston Cincinnati TCU UAB Army Southern Miss USF East Carolina

Att 470 395 425 367 438 349 337 525 364 348 360

Cmp 260 237 253 223 231 199 164 272 188 168 211

Team Louisville Houston Memphis TCU Cincinnati Tulane UAB Southern Miss East Carolina USF Army

Rush 2966 2802 2360 2700 1980 1589 1589 1587 1660 1454 826

Pass 3389 3156 3419 2881 2741 3093 2599 2637 2075 1957 2694

Team Louisville Houston Memphis TCU Tulane Cincinnati USF Southern Miss UAB East Carolina Army

TD 58 58 48 42 47 35 34 36 28 26 27

XP 50 56 44 38 40 27 30 31 26 23 20

Team Southern Miss Army TCU Houston USF Cincinnati Louisville UAB Memphis Tulane East Carolina

G 13 13 13 13 11 12 13 12 13 12 12

Team USF Houston Southern Miss Tulane Army TCU Cincinnati East Carolina Memphis UAB Louisville

G 11 13 13 12 13 13 12 12 13 12 13

Int 13 12 14 7 10 11 13 25 13 12 18

Pct 55.3 60.0 59.9 60.8 52.7 57.0 48.7 51.8 51.6 48.3 58.6

TOTAL OFFENSE Plays 913 1018 1000 1008 956 830 780 888 862 770 930

Yds 6355 5958 5779 5881 4721 4682 4188 4224 3735 3411 3520

SCORING OFFENSE 2XP 4 1 1 3 2 2 3 1 0 1 3

FG 14 14 19 28 3 20 12 14 17 12 6

PUNT RETURNS

Avg 5.7 4.3 4.1 4.5 3.8 3.3 3.6 3.9 3.4 3.0 2.0

TD 35 31 27 22 18 16 11 10 18 14 10

Yds/G 228.2 215.5 207.7 181.5 165.0 138.3 132.4 132.4 132.2 122.1 63.5

Team TCU Memphis USF Cincinnati Southern Miss Louisville UAB Houston East Carolina Army Tulane

G 13 13 11 12 13 13 12 13 12 13 12

Rush 443 485 494 470 554 513 484 534 530 613 592

Yds 1218 1435 1493 1733 2045 2214 2136 2713 2519 2740 2924

Avg 2.7 3.0 3.0 3.7 3.7 4.3 4.4 5.1 4.8 4.5 4.9

TD 13 12 10 18 12 22 21 33 26 32 33

PASS DEFENSE EFFICIENCY

Yds 3419 3389 3093 3156 2741 2881 2599 2694 2637 1957 2075

TD 23 20 34 26 14 12 16 13 17 12 6

Yds/G 263.0 260.7 257.8 242.8 228.4 221.6 216.6 207.2 202.8 177.9 172.9

Team USF Southern Miss Memphis Cincinnati UAB Louisville TCU Tulane Houston Army East Carolina

Att 352 366 394 337 385 474 423 357 375 382 298

Avg/P 7.0 5.9 5.8 5.5 4.9 5.6 5.4 4.8 4.3 4.4 3.8

TD 55 57 45 39 32 44 27 31 22 30 23

Yds/G 488.8 458.3 444.5 429.3 393.4 390.2 349.0 324.9 311.2 310.1 270.8

Team Memphis USF Southern Miss Cincinnati TCU UAB East Carolina Louisville Houston Army Tulane

Rush 1435 1493 2045 1733 1218 2136 2519 2214 2713 2740 2924

Saf 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

Pts 450 448 393 380 337 303 276 293 245 217 206

Avg/G 34.6 34.5 30.2 29.2 28.1 25.2 25.1 22.5 20.4 18.1 15.8

Team Southern Miss Memphis USF TCU UAB Cincinnati Louisville Tulane East Carolina Houston Army

TD 25 32 28 33 33 40 45 54 55 62 60

XP 21 29 23 29 26 34 40 47 50 57 53

Int/G 14 14 18 13 19 13 11 14 14 7 12

Cmp 173 189 187 170 223 264 218 192 205 249 173

Int 13 14 11 19 14 13 18 14 14 12 7

Pct 49.1 51.6 47.5 50.4 57.9 55.7 51.5 53.8 54.7 65.2 58.1

Yds/G 93.7 110.4 135.7 144.4 157.3 170.3 178.0 208.7 209.9 210.8 243.7

Yds 1979 2262 2410 2263 2499 3358 3325 2651 3012 3294 2396

TD 14 9 14 17 11 19 18 19 27 21 26

Eff. 102.1 104.4 105.0 112.2 114.6 122.9 123.1 125.9 138.4 149.5 149.7

Avg/P 4.4 4.1 4.7 5.0 5.2 5.3 5.9 5.6 6.3 6.1 5.9

TD 26 24 21 35 31 32 52 41 60 53 52

Yds/G 295.8 315.6 331.3 333.0 349.5 386.2 409.6 428.6 440.4 464.2 464.6

TOTAL DEFENSE

Ret 35 20 38 28 50 34 28 34 29 30 27

Yds 451 220 407 282 495 314 258 294 225 212 124

TD 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

Avg 12.9 11.0 10.7 10.1 9.9 9.2 9.2 8.6 7.8 7.1 4.6

Team Tulane Southern Miss TCU Louisville Cincinnati USF Memphis UAB Houston East Carolina Army

Fum/G 17 19 9 10 9 12 13 9 6 13 12

Ret 30 58 36 51 67 33 36 51 31 42 54

Yds 755 1318 795 1080 1371 643 684 958 578 783 993

TD 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

Avg 25.2 22.7 22.1 21.2 20.5 19.5 19.0 18.8 18.6 18.6 18.4

Team East Carolina Tulane USF Louisville UAB Southern Miss TCU Houston Memphis Cincinnati Army

Punts 65 66 76 54 74 84 66 63 67 68 84

KICKOFF RETURNS

RUSHING DEFENSE

177

Pass 2410 1979 2262 2263 3325 2499 2396 3358 3012 3294 2651

Plays 879 846 920 807 866 869 828 987 909 995 949

Yds 3845 3472 4307 3996 4543 4635 4915 5572 5725 6034 5575

SCORING DEFENSE 2XP 2 0 0 2 5 3 2 4 2 2 3

FG 17 9 11 15 17 13 15 15 14 11 19

Saf 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0

Tot/G 31 33 27 23 28 25 24 23 20 20 24

Fum/L 12 15 12 8 18 14 15 15 19 14 19

Int/L 14 13 11 12 10 12 13 13 7 18 25

Avg 43.9 43.1 39.8 39.4 40.2 40.0 38.9 41.4 38.7 36.6 36.6

Ret 32 28 26 29 34 50 34 44 38 25 39

TURNOVER MARGIN

PUNTING

Pts 226 250 224 276 287 319 361 424 428 468 476 Tot/L 26 28 23 20 28 26 28 28 26 32 44 Yds 213 331 190 170 307 374 289 489 370 263 380

Avg/G 17.4 19.2 20.4 21.2 23.9 26.6 27.8 35.3 35.7 36.0 36.6 Mar +5 +5 +4 +3 +0 -1 -4 -5 -6 -12 -20 Yds/P 40.6 38.1 37.2 36.2 36.1 35.5 34.5 33.7 33.2 32.7 32.0

C-USA Player Stats RUSHING Player Williams, MEM Moore, TUL Townes, ECU Merrill, TCU Evans, HOU Shelton, LOU Hall, CIN Gates, LOU Hobbs, TCU Harris, USM

G 11 9 12 12 13 10 10 13 11 13

Att 243 185 258 201 236 166 185 141 169 158

Yds 1430 915 1128 1107 1149 790 777 817 659 671

Avg 5.9 4.9 4.4 5.5 4.9 4.8 4.2 5.8 3.9 4.2

TD 10 5 8 4 9 10 8 11 9 7

Yds/G 130.0 101.7 94.0 92.2 88.4 79.0 77.7 62.8 59.9 51.6

Att 360 357 422 240 440 251 425 201 23 263

Cmp 220 219 251 136 246 121 227 133 15 127

Player LeFors, LOU Kolb, HOU Losman, TUL Wimprine, MEM Hassell, TCU Guidugli, CIN Dahman, ARMY Almond, USM Banks, USF Robinson, ECU

G 13 13 12 13 10 12 13 13 9 9

Rush 405 346 80 -3 369 166 -180 154 -42 127

Int 6 10 14 8 13 7 10 11 1 8

Pct 61.1 61.3 59.5 56.7 55.9 48.2 53.4 66.2 65.2 48.3

Yds 3131 3145 3077 2039 3174 1877 2704 1262 107 1448

TD 25 17 33 10 22 13 14 3 1 8

Eff 153.8 145.5 139.9 135.1 127.1 122.5 113.0 112.9 109.9 98.5

Plays 428 499 499 480 360 501 497 342 302 269

Tot 3550 3477 3157 3171 2408 2870 2054 2031 1406 1389

Yds/G 273.1 267.5 263.1 243.9 240.8 239.2 158.0 156.2 156.2 154.3

G 12 13 12 13 13 13 11 9 13 11

Player Middleton, HOU Russell, LOU Williams, TUL Harrell, TCU Cooper, ECU White, UAB Avery, MEM Alexander, ARMY Marshall, HOU Young, USM

G 13 13 12 13 12 12 11 13 13 13

Rec 87 75 66 64 60 58 49 39 55 39

Yds 897 1213 1006 861 812 1012 742 408 1250 516

TD 2 8 9 6 7 2 8 4 14 2

Avg/C 10.3 16.2 15.2 13.5 13.5 17.4 15.1 10.5 22.7 13.2

Rec/G 7.25 5.77 5.50 4.92 4.62 4.46 4.45 4.33 4.23 3.55

Yds 1250 1213 1006 1012 897 844 742 861 812 703

TD 14 8 9 2 2 7 8 6 7 7

Avg/C 22.7 16.2 15.2 17.4 10.3 21.6 15.1 13.5 13.5 16.7

Yds/G 96.2 93.3 83.8 77.8 74.8 70.3 67.5 66.2 62.5 54.1

G 11 9

Rush 1430 915

Rec 384 408

PR 0 0

KR 299 0

Yds 2113 1323

0 352 0 0 0 0 0 46

85 509 171 821 0 0 785 0

1389 1490 1421 1184 1265 1029 1230 1259

115.8 114.6 109.3 107.6 105.4 102.9 102.5 96.8

Ret 9 33 32 28 13 12 47 27 23 18

Yds 135 450 352 282 123 113 424 211 179 139

TD 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Avg/G 15.0 13.6 11.0 10.1 9.5 9.4 9.0 7.8 7.8 7.7

G 11 13 13 12 11 13 12 12 13 12

Ret 18 17 23 33 13 23 12 38 22 18

Yds 570 499 600 785 299 509 265 830 474 376

TD 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

Avg/G 31.7 29.4 26.1 23.8 23.0 22.1 22.1 21.8 21.5 20.9

Player Dougherty, ECU Beckman, TUL Johnson, USM McClary, HOU Mullins, UAB Baker, USF Moody, LOU Roberson, MEM Braziel, TCU Ervin, CIN

G 12 12 13 13 12 11 12 13 13 12

Player Browne, TCU Gostkowski, MEM Hayes, UAB McCaleb, USM Gramatica, USF Bell, HOU Smith, LOU Broadwell, ECU Manfredini, CIN Ervin, CIN

G 13 13 12 12 11 13 13 12 11 12

Player Browne, TCU Gostkowski, MEM Bell, HOU Williams, MEM Smith, LOU Middleton, HOU Hayes, UAB McCaleb, USM Avery, MEM Gramatica, USF

G 13 13 13 11 13 13 12 12 11 11

Punts 64 65 79 61 72 74 51 50 66 64

Yds 2846 2829 3326 2560 2962 3002 2018 1975 2568 2478

Avg 44.5 43.5 42.1 42.0 41.1 40.6 39.6 39.5 38.9 38.7

FIELD GOALS FG 28 19 17 14 12 14 14 12 10 10

FGA 33 29 20 17 20 19 20 18 11 17

Pct 84.8 65.5 85.0 82.4 60.0 73.7 70.0 66.7 90.9 58.8

FG/G 2.15 1.46 1.42 1.17 1.09 1.08 1.08 1.00 0.91 0.83

Pts 122 101 98 78 92 84 77 73 66 66

Pts/G 9.4 7.8 7.5 7.1 7.1 6.5 6.4 6.1 6.1 6.0

SCORING

ALL-PURPOSE Player Williams, MEM Moore, TUL

176 590 1250 313 158 252 433 1213

PUNTING

RECEIVING YARDS/GAME Rec 55 75 66 58 87 39 49 64 60 42

G 9 13 13 13 13 12 11 13 12 12

Player Reed, USF Eubanks, USM Wilson, HOU White, ARMY Williams, MEM Rodgers, TCU Lewis, CIN Smith, TUL Pope, HOU Fox, ECU

RECEPTIONS/GAME Player Cooper, ECU Russell, LOU Williams, TUL Alexander, ARMY Marshall, HOU Harrell, TCU Avery, MEM Moore, TUL Middleton, HOU Whittaker, USF

Player Jones, CIN Young, USM Rodgers, TCU McCullar, HOU Ray, ARMY Southall, UAB Fisher, USF Hoppe, MEM Lewis, CIN Rhodes, UAB

1128 39 0 50 1107 777 12 0

KICKOFF RETURNS

TOTAL OFFENSE Pass 3145 3131 3077 3174 2039 2704 2234 1877 1448 1262

12 13 13 11 12 10 12 13

PUNT RETURNS

PASS EFFICIENCY Player Kolb, HOU LeFors, LOU Losman, TUL Hassell, TCU Wimprine, MEM Almond, USM Guidugli, CIN Robinson, ECU Fisher, USF Banks, USF

Townes, ECU Rodgers, TCU Middleton, HOU Clark, LOU Merrill, TCU Hall, CIN White, ARMY Russell, LOU

Avg/G 191.1 147.0

178

TD 0 0 0 13 0 14 0 0 11 0

XPT 38 44 56 0 50 0 26 31 0 30

FG 28 19 14 0 14 0 17 14 0 12

C-USA Player Stats SCORING (TDs) Player Williams, MEM Middleton, HOU Avery, MEM Shelton, LOU Hall, CIN Moore, TUL Battle, HOU Gates, LOU Townes, ECU Hobbs, TCU

G 11 13 11 10 10 9 11 13 12 11

TD 13 14 11 10 10 9 9 11 10 9

XPT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

FG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 78 84 66 60 60 54 56 66 60 54

Pts/G 7.1 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.1 5.1 5.0 4.9

FG 28-33 19-29 14-19 14-20 17-20 14-17 12-20 10-11 12-18 3-7

Pts 122 101 98 92 77 73 66 56 59 49

Pts/G 9.4 7.8 7.5 7.1 6.4 6.1 6.0 5.1 4.9 4.1

Lucas, TUL Walker, TCU Norton, CIN Gulley, HOU Brooks, USM Boger, TUL Whitmore, UAB Smith, MEM

G 13 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 12 12

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Player Browne, TCU Gostkowski, MEM Hayes, UAB McCaleb, USM Gramatica, USF Bell, HOU Smith, LOU Broadwell, ECU Manfredini, CIN Ervin, CIN

G 13 13 12 12 13 13 13 12 11 12

FGs 28 19 17 14 14 14 14 12 10 10

XPT 38-38 44-44 56-56 50-52 26-27 31-32 30-31 26-28 23-25 40-43

Player Schobel, TCU Boley, USM Jones, LOU Clay, HOU Terry, MEM Frazier, CIN Kobel, USF Paul, USM McElveen, AUB

Pct 84.8 65.5 85.0 82.4 73.7 73.7 70.0 66.7 90.9 58.8

Player Schobel, TCU Boley, USM Davis, USM Kobel, USF Jones, LOU Cole, CIN Everson, HOU Clay, HOU Royal, USF Williams, TCU

FGs/G 2.15 1.46 1.42 1.17 1.09 1.08 1.08 1.00 0.91 0.83

G 13 13 13 12 11 12 13 12 11

PAT/M 56 44 38 31 30 26 50 40 26

PAT/Att 56 44 38 32 31 27 52 43 28

Pct 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.9 96.8 96.3 96.2 93.0 92.9

PATs/G 4.30 3.38 2.92 2.58 2.72 2.16 3.84 3.33 2.36

G 12 11 12 13 13 12 13 12 11 12

UA 111 100 99 101 84 74 81 61 73 51

AT 53 48 50 50 62 59 59 67 44 74

TT 164 148 149 151 146 133 140 128 117 125

Avg/G 13.7 13.5 12.4 11.6 11.2 11.1 10.8 10.7 10.6 10.4

Sack 4 1 3 11 1 0 3 1 2.5 1.5

G 11 12

Int 7 6

Yds 45 58

TDs 0 1

G 13 13 13 13 13 12 11 11 12

Solo 13 11 8 7 6 5 5 6 6

Asst 4 0 2 0 1 2 2 0 0

Total 17 11 10 7 7 7 7 6 6

-Yds -97 -76 -62 -41 -44 -58 -38 -41 -29

G 13 13 12 11 13 12 13 13 11 13

No. 23 23 20 19 17 17 17 16 15 15

-Yds -109 -91 -60 -60 -79 -56 -34 -55 -45 -82

Player Davis, USM Dawson, TUL Boger, TUL Terry, MEM Verpaele, USF Brown, TUL Russell, CIN Schobel, TCU Cash, USM Boley, USM

G 12 9 12 13 11 11 12 13 13 13

No. 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

Player Clark, ARMY Pruitt, USM Boley, USM Brathwaite, ARMY Lucas, MEM Jones, USF Brown, TUL Jean, ECU Reed, USF Jones, USF

G 13 13 13 10 10 11 11 11 11 11

No. 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Player Walker, TCU Brooks, USM Keyes, UAB Reed, USF Holly, CIN Vogel, MEM Pruitt, USM Jean, ECU Gulley, HOU Yates, USM

G 12 11 12 11 12 13 13 11 13 13

PBrk 14 12 14 7 9 11 10 10 7 9

PASSES DEFENDED

INTERCEPTIONS Player Reid, USF Holly, CIN

0.42 0.38 0.33 0.31 0.27 0.25 0.25 0.23

FUMBLES RECOVERED

TACKLES Player Davis, USM Moore, ECU Woodfin, ARMY Boley, USM Kent, ARMY Boger, TUL McCune, LOU Eldridge, UAB Jones, USF Hill, ARMY

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FUMBLES FORCED

PAT KICKING PERCENTAGE Player Bell, HOU Gostkowski, MEM Browne, TCU McCaleb, USM Gramatica, USF Hayes, UAB Smith, LOU Pepper, TUL Manfredini, CIN

51 25 62 56 24 35 29 40

TACKLES FOR LOSS

FIELD GOALS FGAs 33 29 20 17 19 19 20 18 11 17

5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3

SACKS

SCORING (Kick) Player Browne, TCU Gostkowski, MEM Bell, HOU Smith, LOU Hayes, UAB McCaleb, USM Gramatica, USF Manfredini, CIN Broadwell, ECU Pepper, TUL

12 13 12 13 11 12 12 13

Int/G 0.64 0.50

179

Ints 5 3 2 7 6 2 3 2 4 2

Total 19 15 16 14 15 13 13 12 11 11

C-USA Stats/Honors

2002 Comeaux, ARMY ........................ 19.4 2003 Jones, CIN .................................. 15.0

Annual Leaders 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

INDIVIDUAL Rushing Smith, HOU ................................. 1239 Shaw, USM ................................. 1045 Nix, USM .................................... 1180 Moreau, LOU ............................... 1289 Wallace, ARMY ........................... 1157 Henry, ECU ................................ 1432 Reynolds, HOU ........................... 1545 Williams, MEM ............................ 1430

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Kickoff Return/Avg Booth, USM ................................. 29.3 Booth, USM ................................. 34.8 Richardson, ARMY ...................... 24.8 Parker, LOU ................................. 24.6 Parker, LOU ................................. 28.9 Thompson, ARMY ........................ 26.4 Clark, LOU .................................. 31.8 Reed, USF .................................. 31.7

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Pass Efficiency Roberts, USM ............................ King, TUL ................................... King, TUL ................................... Kelly, USM ................................ Ragone, LOU ............................. Ragone, LOU ............................. Guidugli, CIN ............................. Kolb, HOU ................................

155.3 128.3 183.3 143.7 142.2 143.5 124.2 153.8

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Punting Avg Smith, CIN .................................. 41.1 Hill, TUL ...................................... 46.2 White, ARMY ............................... 44.7 Bayes, ECU ................................ 48.1 Roussel, TUL ............................... 44.2 MacElroy, ARMY ......................... 44.4 Preston, ECU .............................. 43.4 Dougherty, ECU .......................... 44.5

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Total Offense Clements, HOU ........................... 2334 King, TUL ..................................... 3078 Redman, LOU .............................. 4009 Redman, LOU .............................. 3523 Ramsey, TUL ............................... 2886 Ragone, LOU ............................... 3122 Guidugli, CIN ............................... 3570 LeFors, LOU ................................ 3550

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Field Goals Richards, CIN ................................. 13 Palazzo, TUL .................................. 23 White, MEM .................................... 16 Marler, TUL ..................................... 15 Ruffin, CIN ...................................... 26 Marler, TUL ..................................... 15 Browne, TCU ................................. 23 Browne, TCU ................................. 28

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Receptions/Game Johnson, HOU ............................. 4.73 Montano, LOU ............................. 6.09 Jackson, LOU .............................. 8.27 Dawson, TUL ............................... 9.40 Robinson, HOU ........................... 7.00 Vann, CIN .................................... 6.64 Vann, CIN .................................... 5.07 Cooper, ECU ............................... 7.25

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Receiving Yards/Game Johnson, HOU ............................. 64.4 Gideon, USM .............................. 91.6 Gideon, USM ............................ 107.8 Jackson, LOU ............................ 109.9 Burnette, TUL ............................... 97.7 Branch, LOU ................................ 99.0 Olinger, CIN ................................. 79.6 Middleton, HOU ........................... 96.2

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

All-Purpose Yards/Game Smith, HOU ............................... Sanford, HOU ............................ Jackcson, LOU .......................... Moreau, LOU ............................. Stokes, ECU ............................. Moore, TUL ................................ White, ARMY ............................. Williams, MEM ..........................

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Punt Return/Avg West, HOU .................................. 13.1 Keck, UC .................................... 14.7 Bonner, UC .................................. 13.6 Brooks, UAB ............................... 17.5 Thompson, ARMY ....................... 17.6 Floyd, LOU .................................. 14.1

132.3 140.8 141.4 157.4 142.7 188.3 149.6 190.1

PAT's Villarreal, HOU ............................... 37 Palazzo, TUL .................................. 40 Palazzo, TUL .................................. 68 Hilbert, LOU .................................... 40 Miller, ECU ..................................... 42 White, MEM .................................... 36 Ruffin, CIN ...................................... 36 2002 Ruffin ............................................... 44 2003 Bell, HOU ....................................... 56 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Scoring Smith, HOU .................................... 92 Palazzo, TUL ................................ 109 Collins, LOU .................................. 116 Moreau .......................................... 102 Ruffin, CIN .................................... 104 Henry, ECU ................................. 108 Browne, TCU ............................... 105 Browne, TCU ............................... 122

Interceptions 1996 Montgomery, HOU ........................... 6 Madison, LOU .................................. 6 Surtain, USM .................................... 6 1997 Surtain, USM .................................... 6 1998 Rowland, ARMY ............................... 5 1999 Brooks, UAB .................................... 9 2000 Floyd, LOU ..................................... 10 2001 Sumter, MEM ................................... 6 2002 Goss, TCU ....................................... 8 2003 Reed, USF ....................................... 7 Tackles 1996 McCloud, LOU ............................. 144 1997 Jackson, CIN ............................... 167 1998 Slaughter, USM ............................ 143

180

1999 Shakir, MEM ................................. 143 2000 Rogers, HOU ............................... 134 2001 Milligan, HOU ............................... 153 Griffin, ECU .................................. 153 2002 Davis, USM ................................. 167 2003 Davis, USM ................................. 164 Quarterback Sacks Powell, LOU .................................... 11 Coleman, ECU ............................... 15 Coleman, ECU ............................... 14 Thomas, USM .................................. 9 Arnold, MEM Josiah, LOU .................................... 13 2001 White, LOU ..................................... 15 2002 McDonald, TCU ............................... 11 Davis, USM .................................... 11 White, Louisville ............................... 11 2003 Schobe, TCU .................................. 15 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Tackles for Loss Bowling, MEM ................................ 17 Thomas, USM ................................ 19 Rogers, HOU ................................. 18 Rogers, HOU ................................. 26 White, LOU ..................................... 23 McDonald, TCU .............................. 30 Schobel, TCU ................................. 23

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Fumbles Forced Gossett, CIN ..................................... 5 Timmons, TUL ................................... 4 Weaver, ARMY ................................. 5 Evans, CIN/Williams, USM ............. 4 Peek, CIN ........................................ 5 Peek, CIN ........................................ 7 Dawson, TUL .................................... 4

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Pass Breakups Surtain, USM .................................. 15 Roundtree, LOU .............................. 14 Foster, ECU .................................... 16 Floyd, LOU ..................................... 20 Goss, TCU ..................................... 26 Goss, TCU ..................................... 32 Walker, TCU ................................... 19

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

TEAM Rushing Offense Cincinnati ..................................... 1995 Cincinnati ..................................... 2371 Army ............................................ 3510 Army ............................................ 2915 UAB ............................................ 1801 East Carolina ................................ 2230 TCU ............................................. 2438 Louisville ...................................... 2966

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Pass Offense Houston ........................................ 2464 Louisville ...................................... 3282 Louisville ...................................... 4498 Louisville ...................................... 3687 Tulane .......................................... 3569 Tulane .......................................... 3498 Cincinnati ..................................... 3877 Memphis ...................................... 3419

Total Offense 1996 Houston ........................................ 4457

C-USA Stats/Honors

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Tulane .......................................... 4610 Louisville ...................................... 6156 Louisville ...................................... 5124 Tulane .......................................... 4989 Tulane .......................................... 5100 Cincinnati ..................................... 5867 Louisville ...................................... 6355

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Scoring Offense Houston ........................................ 31.3 Tulane .......................................... 34.1 Tulane .......................................... 45.4 Louisville ...................................... 37.5 Louisville ...................................... 35.3 East Carolina ................................ 32.7 Cincinnati ..................................... 30.4 Louisville ...................................... 34.6

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Punt Returns/Avg. Southern Miss .............................. 14.0 Cincinnati ..................................... 14.6 Cincinnati ..................................... 15.5 UAB ............................................ 19.1 Army ............................................ 17.1 Louisville ...................................... 12.0 Tulane .......................................... 17.3 Southern Miss .............................. 12.9

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Kickoff Returns/Avg. Southern Miss .............................. 25.3 Southern Miss .............................. 28.2 Army ............................................ 24.0 Louisville ...................................... 23.3 Louisville ...................................... 26.1 East Carolina ................................ 23.7 TCU ............................................. 23.2 USF ............................................. 25.2

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Rushing Defense/Game Louisville ...................................... 81.1 Cincinnati ..................................... 83.7 Houston ...................................... 142.2 Southern Miss .............................. 91.5 Memphis ...................................... 72.7 UAB ............................................ 57.3 TCU ............................................. 64.8 TCU ............................................. 93.7

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Pass Defense/Game Louisville ...................................... 65.7 Memphis .................................... 161.7 Southern Miss ............................ 173.0 Memphis .................................... 170.1 Southern Miss .............................. 91.3 Southern Miss ............................ 199.7 Memphis .................................... 165.8 Southern Miss ............................ 174.0

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Total Defense Louisville .................................... Southern Miss ............................ Southern Miss ............................ Southern Miss ............................ Southern Miss ............................ UAB .......................................... TCU ........................................... Memphis ....................................

235.8 314.7 335.5 294.1 268.5 265.9 240.2 295.8

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Southern Miss .............................. 18.5 Southern Miss .............................. 17.8 Southern Miss .............................. 15.6 Southern Miss .............................. 16.5 Southern Miss .............................. 16.9 Southern Miss .............................. 18.3 Southern Miss .............................. 17.4

Turnover Margin Southern Miss ............................... +14 Tulane ........................................... +14 Tulane ........................................... +15 Southern Miss ............................... +10 Louisville ....................................... +12 Cincinnati ...................................... +12 2001 Louisville ......................................... +8 2002 Tulane ........................................... +22 2003 Tulane ............................................. +5

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

2003

Interceptions Southern Miss ................................. 18 Tulane ............................................. 26 East Carolina ................................... 15 UAB ............................................... 19 Louisville ......................................... 27 Louisville ......................................... 17 TCU ................................................ 22 Tulane ............................................. 22 TCU ................................................ 18

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Quarterback Sacks Louisville ......................................... 46 East Carolina ................................... 41 Southern Miss ................................. 52 Houston ........................................... 43 Louisville ......................................... 50 Louisville ......................................... 41 Tulane ............................................. 49 TCU ................................................ 39

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Penalties Southern Miss ................................. 89 Houston .......................................... 112 Louisville ........................................ 115 Louisville ......................................... 71 TCU ............................................... 112 Cincinnati ....................................... 115 Houston .......................................... 111

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Punting Southern Miss .............................. 39.7 Tulane .......................................... 46.2 Southern Miss .............................. 39.0 Cincinnati ..................................... 39.4 Tulane .......................................... 44.2 Cincinnati ..................................... 43.5 East Carolina ................................ 42.4 East Carolina ................................ 40.6

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

First Downs Tulane ........................................... 235 Louisville ........................................ 311 Louisville ....................................... 290 Tulane ........................................... 178 Tulane ........................................... 268 Cincinnati ...................................... 298 Houston ......................................... 309

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Scoring Defense 1996 Louisville ...................................... 18.6

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1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

3rd Down Conversions % Tulane .......................................... 43.1 Tulane .......................................... 52.1 Louisville ...................................... 44.1 Louisville ...................................... 45.3 Louisville ...................................... 42.9 Houston ........................................ 43.3 TCU ............................................. 42.1

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

4th Down Conversions Southern Miss .............................. 80.0 Southern Miss .............................. 76.5 Memphis ...................................... 73.3 UAB ............................................ 75.0 TCU ............................................. 70.6 East Carolina ................................ 60.0 Houston ........................................ 70.4

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Pass Efficiency Tulane ........................................ 129.4 Tulane ........................................ 184.4 Louisville .................................... 140.0 Southern Miss .............................. 95.5 Louisville .................................... 142.0 Cincinnati ................................... 123.1 Houston ...................................... 152.6

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Field Goal % Tulane ............................. (23X28) 82.1 Memphis ........................ (16X16) 1.000 UAB ............................... (12X16) 75.0 Cincinnati ........................ (18X20) 80.0 Tulane ............................. (15X16) 93.8 Houston ........................... (12X14) 85.7 UAB ................................. (17X20)80.5

PAT Kicking % 1997 Houston .......................... (20X20) 1.000 1998 Tulane ............................ (68X68) 1.000 Memphis ........................ (22X22) 1.000 1999 Memphis ........................ (25X25) 1.000 Army .............................. (27X27) 1.000 2000 Louisville ........................ (29X29) 1.000 Army .............................. (16X16) 1.000 Southern Miss ................ (19X19) 1.000 Cincinnati ....................... (19X19) 1.000 UAB .............................. (15X15) 1.000 2001 Memphis ........................ (36X36) 1.000 Cincinnati ....................... (36X36) 1.000 UAB .............................. (31X31) 1.000 Southern Miss ................ (30X30) 1.000 2002 Southern Miss ................ (31X31) 1.000 UAB .............................. (29X29) 1.000 2003 Houston .......................... (56X56) 1.000 TCU ............................... (38X38) 1.000

C-USA Honors 2003 Conference Standings Team Southern Miss TCU Memphis Louisville USF Houston UAB Tulane Cincinnati East Carolina Army

W 8 7 5 5 5 4 4 3 2 1 0

L 0 1 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8

C-USA T Home Pts 0 226 0 269 0 217 0 289 0 177 0 286 0 189 0 244 0 190 0 174 0 127

2003 1st TEAM ALL C-USA QB RB RB OL OL OL OL OL TE WR WR WR

Offense Stephan LeFors, LOU DeAngelo Williams, MEM Mewelde Moore, TUL Anthony Alabi, TCU Rex Hadnot, HOU Jeremy Parquet, USM Brian Rimpf, ECU Kyle Takavitz, CIN Ronnie Ghent, LOU Brandon Middleton, HOU J.R. Russell, LOU Roydell Williams, TUL

DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB

Defense Bo Schobel, TCU Trent Cole, CIN Chad Pugh, TCU Terrell Paul, USM Rod Davis, USM Zac Woodfin, UAB Michael Boley, USM J.r. Reed, USF Greg Brooks, USM Etric Pruitt, USM Wesley Smith, MEM

PK P KR PR

Special Teams Nick Browne, TCU Ryan Dougherty, ECU John Eubanks, USM Marvin Young, USM

Opp Pts 117 202 138 242 160 301 190 274 216 280 268

W 9 11 9 9 7 7 5 5 5 1 0

L 4 2 4 4 4 6 7 7 7 11 13

Overall T Home/Pts 0 291 0 380 0 393 0 450 0 276 0 448 0 249 0 377 0 303 0 217 0 206

2003 3rd TEAM ALL-C-USA

2003 2nd TEAM ALL C-USA QB RB RB OL OL OL OL OL TE WR WR WR

Offense J.P. Losman, TUL Robert Merrill, TCU Marvin Townes, ECU Chase Johnson, TCU Travis Leffew, LOU Matt Mattox, HOU Jason Spitz, LOU Jim Hicks, USM Terrell Bowden, USM Maurice Avery, MEM Terrance Cooper, ECU Reggie Harrell, TCU

DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB

Defense Eric Taylor, MEM Joe Clay, HOU Marcus Jones, LOU Andre Frazier, CIN Maurice Jones, USF Chris Moore, ECU Coot Terry, MEM Tra Boger, TUL Daven Holly, CIN Zach Norton, CIN Mark Walker, TCU

Special Teams PK Nick Hayes, UAB P Chris Beckman, TUL KR J.R. Reed, USF

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Opp/Pts 226 276 250 361 224 468 287 424 319 428 476

QB RB RB OL OL OL OL OL TE WR WR WR

Offense Kevin Kolb, HOU Anthony Evans, HOU Eric Shelton, LOU Gene Frederic, MEM Chris McGee, TUL Jeremy Rone, MEM Derrick Sarosi, USF Chris White, USM Jonathan Pritchett, HOU Aaron Alexander, ARMY Roddy White, UAB Marvin Young, USM

DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB

Defense Ronald Jones, USM Robert Pollard, TCU Eric Scott, USM Lee Roy Selmon, USF Derrick Ballard, MEM Jamar Enzor, CIN Robert McCune, LOU Scott Vogel, MEM Marvin Godbolt, TCU Alex Ray, USM Sean Lucas, TUL

Special Teams KR William White, ARMY PR Cory Rodgers, TCU

2004 C-USA Bowls AUT OZONE UTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL

MEMPHIS

Game will be played on Friday, December 24 at 2:00 PM HST, and will be carried live on ESPN. HAWAII BOWL December 24 - 2:00 PM HST Honolulu, HI Stadium: Aloha Stadium Capacity: 50,000 Network: ESPN2 Opponent: Western Athletic Conference Executive Director: Jim Donovan Multi-Media Director: Sam Joffray Telephone: 808-983-1124 Website: www.hawaiibowl.com

C-USA is entering the eighth year with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and renewed has its contract to send the league's regular season champion to Memphis, TN, to serve as the host team for the December bowl festival. In 1999, the bowl committee reached an agreement with the Mountain West Conference to match that league's champion against the champion from Conference USA. The 46th annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl Game will be played on Wednesday, December 31 at 2:30 PM and will be carried live on ESPN. AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL December 31 - 2:30 PM CST Memphis, TN Stadium: Liberty Bowl Memorial Capacity: 62,380 Network: ESPN Opponent: Mountain West Conference Champion Executive Director: Steve Ehrhart President: John Moore Media Relations Director: Harold Graeter Telephone: 901-795-7700 Website: www.libertybowl.org

NEW ORLEANS BOWL C-USA will be a part of the fourth annual Wyndham New Orleans Bowl and will send a representative of the conference to the Louisiana Superdome for the December contest. For the third year in a row the opponent will come from the Sun Belt Conference. The 4th annual Wyndham New Orleans Bowl Game will be played on Tuesday, December 14 at 8:00 PM CST and will be carried live on ESPN2. NEW ORLEANS BOWL December 14 - 8:00 PM CST New Orleans, LA Stadium: Louisiana Superdome Capacity: 69,767 Network: ESPN2 Opponent: Sun Belt Conference President/CEO: Jay Cicero Executive Officer: Ron Maestri Media Relations Director: Dan Happoldt Telephone: 504-525-5678 Website: www.neworleansbowl.org

GMAC BOWL C-USA will send a league team to Mobile, AL, for the sixth consecutive year to represent the conference in the annual GMAC Bowl. For the fourth year in a row the opponent will come from the Mid-America Conference. The 6th annual GMAC Bowl Game will be played on Wednesday, December 22 at 7:00 PM and will be carried live on ESPN. GMAC BOWL December 22 - 7:00 PM CST Mobile, AL Stadium: Ladd-Peebles Stadium Capacity: 42,000 Network: ESPN Opponent: Mid-America Conference/Western Athletic Conference Chief Executive Officer: Mike Gottfried Executive Officer: Frank Modarelli Media Relations Director: Kelley Wright Telephone: 334-635-0011 Website: www.gmacbowl.com

FORT WORTH BOWL C-USA will be an inaugural part of the new Fort Worth Bowl and will send a representative of the conference to Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX, for the December contest. The opponent for this year's game will come from the Big 12 Conference. The Fort Worth Bowl will be played on Tuesday, December 23 at 6:30 PM CST and will be carried live on ESPN. FORT WORTH BOWL December 23 - 6:30 PM CST Ft. Worth, TX Stadium: Amon G. Carter Stadium Capacity: 44,008 Network: ESPN Opponent: Big 12 Conference Executive Director: Tom Starr Media Relations Director: Tim Simmons Telephone: 303-678-8484 Website: TBA

SHERA T ON SHERAT HAWAII BOWL C-USA will send a league team to Honolulu, HI, for the third consecutive year to represent the conference in the annual Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. The Conference USA representative will face an opponent that will come from the Western Athletic Conference. The 3rd annual Sheraton Hawaii Bowl

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2004 Bowl Schedule

MEMPHIS

2004 BOWL LINEUP Wyndham New Orleans Bowl (Sun Belt vs Conference USA) December 14, 2004 ESPN2 (7 PM, CST) Louisiana Superdome (65,000) New Orleans, LA Tangerine Bowl (ACC vs Big 12) December 21, 2004 ESPN (6:30 PM, CST) Florida Citrus Bowl (65,465) Orlando, FL GMAC Bowl (C-USA vs MAC) December 22, 2004 ESPN (7 PM, CST) Ladd-Peebles Stadium (40,408) Mobile, AL PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl (C-USA vs Big 12) December 23, 2004 ESPN (5:30 PM, CST) Amon G Carter Stadium (45,000) Fort Worth, TX Las Vegas Bowl (Mountain West vs Pac-10) December 23, 2004 ESPN (8:45 PM, CST) Sam Boyd Silver Bowl (40,000) Las Vegas, NV Sheraton Hawaii Bowl (C-USA vs WAC) December 24, 2004 ESPN (1 PM, CST) Aloha Stadium (73,258) Honolulu, HI Motor City Bowl (Mid-America vs Big Ten) December 27, 2004 ESPN (4:30 PM, CST) Pontiac Silverdome (80,638) Pontiac, MI MPC Computers Bowl (WAC vs ACC) December 27, 2004 ESPN (1 PM CST) Bronco Stadium (30,000) Boise, ID Independence Bowl (SEC vs Big-12) December 28, 2004 ESPN (5:30 PM, CST) Independence Stadium (50,000) Shreveport, LA Insight Bowl (Pac-10 vs Big East/Notre Dame) December 28, 2004 ESPN (8:30 PM, CST) Bank One Ballpark (43,463) Tempe, AZ

MasterCard Alamo Bowl (Big Ten vs Big 12) December 29, 2004 ESPN (7 PM, CST) Alamodome (65,000) San Antonio, TX

SBC Cotton Bowl (SEC vs Big-12) January 1, 2005 Fox Sports (10 AM, CST) Cotton Bowl (68,252) Dallas, TX

Continental Tire Bowl (ACC vs Big East) December 30, 2004 ESPN2 (12 noon, CST) Ericsson Stadium (73,258) Charlotte, NC

Outback Bowl (Big Ten vs SEC) January 1, 2005 ESPN (10 AM, CST) Raymond James Stadium (65,655) Tampa, FL

EV1.net Houston Bowl (SEC vs Big 12) December 30, 2004 ESPN (2:30 PM, CST) Astrodome (55,800) Houston, TX

Toyota Gator Bowl (ACC vs Big East/ Notre Dame) January 1, 2005 NBC TV (11:30 AM, CST) Alltel Stadium (76,941) Jacksonville, FL

Emerald Bowl (Mountain West vs PAC 10) December 30, 2004 ESPN2 (3:30 PM, CST) Pacific Bell Park (48,750) San Francisco, CA Pacific Life/Holiday Bowl (Pac-10 vs Big 12) December 30, 2004 ESPN (7 PM, CST) Qualcomm Stadium (69,000) San Diego, CA Silicon Valley Football Classic (WAC vs PAC 10) December 30, 2004 ESPN2 (10 PM, CST) Spartan Stadium (30,578) San Jose, CA Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl (SEC vs Big Ten) December 31, 2004 ESPN (11 AM, CST) Adelphi Stadium (67,000) Nashville, TN Vitalis Sun Bowl (Pac-10 vs Big Ten) December 31, 2004 CBS TV (1 PM, CST) Sun Bowl Stadium (51,171) El Paso, TX AutoZone Liberty Bowl (C-USA vs Mountain West) December 31, 2004 ESPN (2:30 PM, CST) Liberty Bowl (62,380) Memphis, TN Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl (ACC vs SEC) December 31, 2004 ESPN (6:30 PM, CST) Georgia Dome (72,212) Atlanta, GA

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Capital One Bowl (Big Ten vs SEC) January 1, 2005 ABC TV (12 noon, CST) Florida Citrus Bowl (65,525) Orlando, FL Rose Bowl (BCS Agreement) January 1, 2005 ABC TV (4 PM, CST) Rose Bowl (90,000) Pasadena, CA Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (BCS Agreement) January 1, 2005 ABC TV (7:30 PM, CST) Sun Devil Stadium (74,185) Tempe, AZ Nokia Sugar Bowl (BCS Agreement) January 3, 2005 ABC TV (7 PM, CST) Louisiana Superdome (72,000) New Orleans, LA FedEx Orange Bowl (BCS Agreement) January 4, 2005 ABC TV (7 PM, CST) Pro Player Stadium (75,172) Miami, FL (national championship game)

RECORDS

RECORDS INSIDE THIS SECTION 187 190 194 198 200 202 203 205 207 209 211 215 218 223 224 234 235 236 240 244 247

SCORINGRECORDS RUSHING PASSING RECEIVING TOTALOFFENSE ALL-PURPOSEYARDS PUNTING KICKING KICKOFFRETURNS PUNTRETURNS DEFENSE TOPRANKEDTIGERS  LASTTIME LOU GROZAAWARD HONORED TIGERS RETIREDJERSEYS ALL-STARGAMES TIGERSINTHEPROS  BOWLHISTORY ALL-TIMECOACHES ALL-TIMELETTERMEN

Scoring SINGLE GAME Most Points Scored (min. 18) 24 Dante Brown vs Houston 2001 18 DeAngelo Williams vs Ole Miss 2003 18 DeAngelo Williams vs TTU 2003 18 Ryan White vs UAB 1999 18 Gerard Arnold vs Tulane 1999 18 Gerard Arnold vs Arkansas State 1997 18 Russell Copeland vs Tennessee 1992 18 John Martin vs Tulane 1992 18 Larry Porter vs Arkansas State 1990 18 Billy Moody vs Louisville 1987 18 Jeff Womack vs SW Louisiana 1985 18 Paul Gowen vs Cincinnati 1971 18 Stan Davis vs Ole Miss 1971 18 Jay McCoy vs Wichita State 1970 18 Danny Pierce vs Southern Miss 1968 18 Bob Sherlag vs Mississippi State 1965 18 Dave Casinelli vs The Citadel 1962 18 Dave Casinelli vs UT-Arlington 1962 18 Dave Casinelli vs The Citadel 1961 18 James Earl Wright vs The Citadel 1961 18 Don Coffee vs Tulsa 1961 18 Nick Bouni vs Southern Miss 1959 18 Bill Robertson vs Arkanasas State 1950 18 Frank Berry vs Tampa 1949 Most Touchdowns (min. 3) 4 Dante Brown vs Houston 3 DeAngelo Williams vs Ole Miss 3 DeAngelo Williams vs TTU 3 Gerard Arnold vs Tulane 3 Gerard Arnold vs Arkansas State 3 Russell Copeland vs Tennessee 3 John Martin vs Tulane 3 Larry Porter vs Arkansas State 3 Billy Moody vs Louisville 3 Jeff Womack vs SW Louisiana 3 Paul Gowen vs Cincinnati 3 Stan Davis vs Ole Miss 3 Jay McCoy vs Wichita State 3 Danny Pierce vs Southern Miss 3 Bob Sherlag vs Mississippi State 3 Dave Casinelli vs The Citadel 3 Dave Casinelli vs UT-Arlington 3 Dave Casinelli vs The Citadel 3 James Earl Wright vs The Citadel 3 Don Coffee vs Tulsa 3 Nick Bouni vs Southern Miss 3 Bill Robertson vs Arkansas State 3 Frank Berry vs Tampa

2001 2003 2003 1999 1997 1992 1992 1990 1987 1985 1971 1971 1970 1968 1965 1962 1962 1961 1961 1961 1959 1950 1949

Most Touchdowns Responsible For (min. 4) 5 Danny Wimprine vs Murray State 2002 5 Danny Wimprine vs Army 2001 4 Danny Wimprine vs East Carolina 2003 4 Travis Anglin vs UT-Chattanooga 2001 4 Bernard Oden vs UAB 1997 4 Steve Matthews vs Tulane 1992 4 Tim Jones vs Tulane 1989 4 Lloyd Patterson vs Auburn 1976 4 Danny Pierce vs Louisville 1969 4 Billy Fletcher vs Miss State 1965 Most PATs Made Kicking (min. 7) 9 Pete Weeks vs Louisville 8 Joe Allison vs Tulane 8 Jack Carter vs Hardin-Simmons 7 Ryan White vs Houston

MEMPHIS 7 7 7

Pete Weeks vs Wichita State Roger Carter vs Cincinnati Hal McGeorge vs Virginia Tech

1970 1972 1973

Most Consecutive PATs Made (101) 101 Ryan White (101x101) 1998-01 Most Points Kicking (min. 13) 18 Ryan White vs UAB 16 Ryan White vs Cincinnati 14 Stephen Gostkowski vs Ole Miss 14 Joe Allison vs Tulane 13 Ryan White vs Arkansas State 13 Don Glosson vs Ole Miss 13 Rusty Bennett vs NTSU

1999 1998 2003 1992 2000 1983 1977

Most 5 4 4 4 4

Field Goals Made (min. 4) Ryan White vs UAB Ryan White vs Arkansas State Ryan White vs Cincinnati Joe Allison vs Mississippi Rusty Bennett vs North Texas

Most 6 4 4 4 4 4

Field Goals Attempted (min. 4) Ryan White vs UAB 1999 Stephen Gostkowski vs TTU 2003 Ryan White vs Arkansas State 2000 Ryan White vs Cincinnati 1998 Joe Allison vs Mississippi 1992 Rusty Bennett vs North Texas 1977

1999 2000 1998 1992 1977

SINGLE SEASON Most Points Scored 101 Stephen Gostkowski 101 Joe Allison 84 Dave Casinelli 78 Alex Williams 78 DeAngelo Williams 72 Dante Brown 72 Russ Vollmer 72 Paul Gowen 72 Bill Robertson

2003 1992 1963 1949 2003 2001 1962 1971 1950

Most Touchdowns Scored 14 Dave Casinelli 13 DeAngelo Williams 13 Alex Williams 12 Dante Brown 12 Bill Robertson 12 Frank Berry

1963 2003 1949 2001 1950 1949

Most Touchdowns Responsible For 26 Danny Wimprine 26 Danny Wimprine

Gerard Arnold

2003 2002

Joe Allison

1969 1992 1961 2001

21 20 19 19 18 17

Lloyd Patterson Bernard Oden Billy Fletcher James Earl Wright Steve Matthews Danny Wimprine

1976 1997 1965 1961 1992 2001

Most Points Kicking 101 Stephen Gostkowski 101 Joe Allison 71 Don Glosson 70 Ryan White 66 Joe Allison 66 John Butler

2003 1992 1983 1998 1993 1989

Most PATs Made 44 Stephen Gostkowski 42 John Cobb 38 Jack Carter 37 Pete Weeks 36 Ryan White 32 Stephen Gostkowski 32 Joe Allison 32 Hal McGeorge

2003 1949 1961 1969 2001 2002 1992 1973

Most PATs Attempted 44 Stephen Gostkowski 43 Jack Carter 42 Pete Weeks 37 Stephen Gostkowski 36 Ryan White 36 Jack Carter

2003 1961 1969 2002 2001 1960

Most Field Goals Made 23 Joe Allison 19 Stephen Gostkowski 16 Ryan White John Butler 16 15 Don Glosson

1992 2003 1998 1989 1984

Most Field Goals Attempted 29 Stephen Gostkowski 25 Joe Allison 20 John Butler 20 Don Glosson 20 Rusty Bennett

2003 1992 1989 1983 1977

Most Consecutive Field Goals Made (16) 16 Ryan White 1998-99

CAREER Most Points Scored 263 Joe Allison (110 PAT/51 FG) 248 Ryan White (101 PAT/49 FG) 218 Dave Casinelli (36 TDs) 214 John Butler (70 PAT/48 FG) 171 Jay McCoy (27 TD/6 PAT/1 FG)

1990-93 1998-01 1960-63 1986-89 1968-70

Most Touchdowns Scored 36 Dave Casinelli 27 Jay McCoy 20 Larry Porter 20 Russ Vollmer 19 Paul Gowen 19 Terdell Middleton 19 Lloyd Patterson

1960-63 1968-70 1990-93 1960-63 1968-70 1973-76 1975-78

Most Touchdowns Responsible For 68 Danny Wimprine 200145 Lloyd Patterson 1975-78

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Football Records 34 32 31

Dave Casinelli Steve Matthews Billy Fletcher

1960-63 1992-93 1963-65

Most Points Kicking 263 Joe Allison (110 PAT/51 FG) 1990-93 248 Ryan White (101 PAT/49 FG) 1998-01 214 John Butler (70 PAT/48 FG) 1986-89 168 Don Glosson (66 PAT/34 FG) 1983-85 160 Steph.Gostkowski (76 PAT/28FG) 2002-

Most Points Scored 70 Tampa 69 Louisville 64 Union University 62 Tulane 61 Arkansas State 61 East Central Oklahoma

Most PATs Made 110 Joe Allison 101 Ryan White 78 Pete Weeks 77 Jack Carter 76 Stephen Gostkowski

1990-93 1998-01 1967-69 1959-61 2002-

Most Touchdowns Scored 11 Tampa 10 Louisville 10 Union

Most 112 101 92 91 81

1990-93 1998-01 1959-61 1967-69 2002-

PATs Attempted Joe Allison Ryan White Jack Carter Pete Weeks Stephen Gostkowski

Highest PAT Percentage 1.000 Ryan White (101x101) 98.2 Joe Allison (110X112) 96.2 Hal McGeorge (51x53) 95.7 Don Glosson (66X69) 95.6 Rusty Bennett (65X68)

1998-01 1990-93 1972-73 1983-85 1977-80

Most 51 49 48 34 30

Field Goals Made Joe Allison Ryan White John Butler Don Glosson Rusty Bennett

1990-93 1998-01 1986-89 1983-85 1977-80

Most 71 67 63 51 50

Field Goals Attempted Joe Allison Ryan White John Butler Don Glosson Rusty Bennett

1990-93 1998-01 1986-89 1983-85 1977-80

Field .761 .731 .718 .666 .600

Goal Pct. (min.50 att.) John Butler (48x63) Ryan White (49x67) Joe Allison (51x71) Don Glosson (34X51) Rusty Bennett (30X50)

1986-89 1998-01 1990-93 1983-85 1977-

Dave Casinelli led the nation in rushing and scoring in 1963.

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TEAM RECORDS GAME 1949 1969 1950 1992 1949 1951 1949 1969 1950

Arkansas State East Central Oklahoma

Most Rushing Touchdowns 7 North Texas State 7 The Citadel 6 Wichita State 6 Tulsa 6 Tulsa 6 Cincinnati

1971 1962 1972 1972 1969 1969

Most Passing Touchdowns 5 Murray State 5 Louisville 4 East Carolina 4 Louisville

2002 1969 2003 2002

YEAR-BY-YEAR SCORING LEADERS PLAYER TDS EP-EPA FG-FGA Stephen Gostkowski - pk 44-44 19-28 Stephen Gostkowski - pk 32-37 9-14 Dante Brown - rb 12 Ryan White - pk 18-18 12-18 Ryan White - pk 25-25 13-19 Ryan White - pk 22-22 16-16 Bernard Oden - qb 8 1-1 0-0 Ted Lane - pk 0 12-13 12-18 DrewPairamore-pk 10-10 4-11 Luis Tejeda - pk 9-10 13-17 Joe Allison - pk 30-30 12-18 Joe Allison - pk 32-32 23-25 Joe Allison - pk 25-25 6-13 Larry Porter - rb 9 John Butler - pk 18-18 16-20 John Butler - pk 20-22 14-19 John Butler - pk 25-26 11-15 John Butler - pk 7-8 7-9 Don Glosson - pk 18-19 5-13 Don Glosson - pk 18-19 15-16 Don Glosson - pk 29-29 14-20 Trell Hooper - qb 5 Greg Hauss - pk 8-8 5-8 Rusty Bennett - pk 11-11 8-13 Richard Locke - fb 5 Earnest Gray - wr 9 1-1 Rusty Bennett - pk 21-22 13-20 Lloyd Patterson - qb 7 Terdell Middleton - rb 8 1-1 Bobby Williams - pk 20-24 9Hal McGeorge - pk 32-32 9Dan Darby - rb 7 Paul Gowen - rb 7 Jay McCoy - rb 9 6-1 Pete Weeks - pk 375Jay McCoy - rb 10 Nick Pappas - wr 5 Tom Wallace - rb 6 Billy Fletcher - qb 6 243Billy Fletcher - qb 2 167Dave Casinelli - fb 14 Russ Vollmer - qb 8 23Jack Carter - qb 4 38-43 1-2 Jack Carler -qb 3 29-36 2-3 Nick Buoni - qb 7 1-4 Paul Parrish - qb 4 21-1 Bob Schmidt - rb 5 5-7 Bubba Leonard - qb 2 20-22 Andy Nelson - rb 6 Andy Nelson - rb 6 Ollie Keller - qb 3 10Ralph Messer - rb 4 Ralph Messer - rb 4 Red Hoggatt - qb 4 1950 BillRobertson-wr 12 1949 Alex Williams - fb 13 1948 Jake Scott - rb 5 1940 Sam Hinsman - fb 5 1(Bold face denotes scoring record)

YEAR 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951

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1949 1951

TP 101 59 72 54 64 70 50 48 22 48 66 101 43 54 66 62 58 28 33 63 71 30 23 35 30 56 60 42 50 47 59 42 42 63 52 60 30 36 69 49 84 72 65 53 44 26 35 32 42 36 28 24 24 24 72 78 30 31

Football Records 4 4 4

Army Tulane Tulsa

2001 1992 1961

Most Extra Points 9 Louisville 8 Tulane 7 Houston 7 Virginia Tech 7 Wichita State 7 Cincinnati 7 Louisville

1969 1992 2001 1973 1972 1972 1962

Most 5 4 4 4

Field Goals Made UAB Cincinnati Mississippi North Texas State

1999 1998 1992 1976

Most 6 6 4 4 4 4

Field Goals Attempted - Game UAB 1999 North Texas State 1976 Tennessee Tech 2003 Arkansas 1994 Mississippi 1992 North Texas State 1977

Most Consecutive Field Goals Made 16 1998-99 16 1983-84 Most 2-Point Conversions Made 2 Louisville

SEASON Most Points Scored 393 2003 385 1949 374 1950 332 1961 328 1969 Fewest Points Scored 7 1920 Most Touchdowns Scored 57 1949 56 1950 48 2003 48 1961 45 1969 Fewest Touchdowns Scored 1 1920 Most Rushing Touchdowns 33 1961 29 1969 27 1968 27 1960

Jay McCoy

1998

Most Passing Touchdowns 24 2002 23 2003 21 2001 19 1992 18 1993

Fewest Field Goals Made 0 1958 Most Field Goals Attempted 28 2003 25 1992 21 1994 20 1983 20 1977

Most Extra Points 44 2003 40 1961 39 1969 36 2001 34 2002 34 1960 Most 23 19 15 15 14 14

Fewest Field Goals Attempted 8 1978 8 1968 Most 2-Point Conversions Made 4 X 7 1976 3 X 4 1988 3 X 7 1979 3 X 6 1978 3 X 5 1977 3 X 3 1975; 1997; 1998

Field Goals Made 1992 2003 1994 1984 1988 1983

Most Point Scored/Game

Most Touchdowns Scored/Game No. 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

No. 24 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Player (Opponent/Year) Dante Brown vs Houston, 2001 Frank Berry vs Tampa, 1949 Bill Robertson vs Arkanas Statae, 1950 Nick Bouni vs Southern Miss, 1959 Don Coffee vs Tulsa, 1961 James Earl Wright vs The Citadel, 1961 Dave Casinelli vs The Citadel, 1961 Dave Casinelli vs UT-Arlington, 1962 Dave Casinelli vs The Citadel, 1962 Bob Sherlag vs Miss Statae, 1965 Danny Pierce vs Southern Miss, 1968 Jay McCoy vs Wichita State, 1970 Stan Davis vs Ole Miss, 1971 Paul Gowen vs Cincinnati, 1971 Jeff Womack vs SW Louisiana, 1985 Billy Moody vs Louisville, 1987 Larry Porter vs Arkansas State, 1990 John Martin vs Tulane, 1992 Russell Copeland vs Tennessee, 1992 Gerard Arnold vs Arkansas State, 1997 Gerard Arnold vs Tulane, 1999 DeAngelo Williams vs Ole Miss, 2003 DeAngelo Williams vs TTU, 2003

Player (Opponent/Year) Dante Brown vs Houston, 2001 Frank Berry vs Tampa, 1949 Bill Robertson vs Arkanas Statae, 1950 Nick Bouni vs Southern Miss, 1959 Don Coffee vs Tulsa, 1961 James Earl Wright vs The Citadel, 1961 Dave Casinelli vs The Citadel, 1961 Dave Casinelli vs UT-Arlington, 1962 Dave Casinelli vs The Citadel, 1962 Bob Sherlag vs Miss Statae, 1965 Danny Pierce vs Southern Miss, 1968 Jay McCoy vs Wichita State, 1970 Stan Davis vs Ole Miss, 1971 Paul Gowen vs Cincinnati, 1971 Jeff Womack vs SW Louisiana, 1985 Billy Moody vs Louisville, 1987 Larry Porter vs Arkansas State, 1990 John Martin vs Tulane, 1992 Russell Copeland vs Tennessee, 1992 Gerard Arnold vs Arkansas State, 1997 Ryan White vs UAB, 1999 Gerard Arnold vs Tulane, 1999 DeAngelo Williams vs Ole Miss, 2003 DeAngelo Williams vs TTU, 2003

CAREER SCORING LEADERS Pos. pk pk rb pk rb pk pk pk rb qb qb rb rb rb rb qb pk rb rb pk rb

Name Yrs. Played Joe Allison 1990-93 Ryan White 1998-01 Dave Casinelli 1960-63 John Butler 1986-89 Jay McCoy 1968-70 Don Glosson 1983-85 Stephen Gostkowski 2002Rusty Bennett 1977-80 Alex Williams 1949-50 Billy Fletcher 1963-65 Russ Vollmer 1961-63 Larry Porter 1990-93 Dante Brown 2001-02 Paul Gowen 1969-71 Terdell Middleton 1974-76 Lloyd Patterson 1975-78 Pete Weeks 1968-69 DeAngelo Williams 2002Gerard Arnold 1997-99 Bobby Williams 1974-76 Jeff Womack 1982-86

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TDs 36 27 24 10 17 21 19 19 19 19 18 18 17

EPK/Other 110 101 70 6 66 76 65 43 38 1 1 1 78 2 52 1

FGs 51 49 48 1 34 28 30 10 12 17 -

TP 263 248 218 214 171 168 160 155 144 142 142 126 116 116 116 114 114 110 108 103 102

Rushing SINGLE GAME Most Rushing Attempts (min. 33) 42 Marcus Holliday vs Tulane 37 Larry Porter vs Mississippi 37 James King vs Wichita State 35 Frank Fletcher vs Cincinnati 33 Marcus Holliday vs Arkansas 33 Dave Casinelli vs South Car.

1994 1993 1977 1994 1994 1963

Most Yards Rushing (min. 185) 260 Paul Gowen vs Tulsa 210 Dave Casinelli vs Houston 206 Larry Porter vs Arkansas State 195 DeAngelo Williams vs Tulane 190 Teofilo Riley vs Arkansas State 189 Richard Williams vs Ga. Tech 188 Eddie Hill vs Cincinnati

1969 1963 1990 2003 1998 1980 1978

Highest Average Per Carry (min. 12) 15.8 Richard Williams vs Ga. Tech 1980 15.3 Paul Gowen vs Tulsa 1969 11.0 DeAngelo Williams vs Army 2002 10.8 DeAngelo Williams vs Murray St. 2002 10.4 Eddie Hill vs Cincinnati 1978 9.5 DeAngelo Wiliams vs Sou. Miss 2002 Longest Run from Scrimmage 95 Keith White vs Arkansas State 92 Herb Covington vs Cincinnati 92 Sonny Parsons vs The Citadel 89 Jack Scott vs Union 89 Keith Benton vs Louisville Most Rushing Touchdowns 4 Dante Brown vs Housotn 3 Has been done 20 times

MEMPHIS Rushing Average 7.6 Paul Wilson 7.3 Jack Carter 7.2 Nick Pappas 6.6 DeAngelo Williams 6.5 Sonny Parsons

Larry Porter 1971 1960 1967 2002 1961

Most Rushing Touchdowns (min. 10) 14 Dave Casinelli 1963 13 DeAngelo Williams 2003 11 Dante Brown 2001 11 Dave Casinelli 1962 10 James Earl Wright 1961 10 Jay McCoy 1968 Most 10 6 4 4 4 4 4

100-Yard Games DeAngelo Williams Gerard Arnold DeAngelo Williams Dave Casinelli Dave Casinelli Terdell Middleton Marvin Cox

2003 1998 2002 1963 1962 1976 1989

Most Consecutive 100-Yard Games 10 DeAngelo Williams 2003 4 Gerard Arnold 1998

1948 1966 1961 1948 1990 2001

SINGLE SEASON Most Rushing Attempts (min. 170) 243 DeAngelo Williams 219 Dave Casinelli 208 Gerard Arnold 193 Marvin Cox 184 Dante Brown

2003 1963 1998 1989 2001

Most Yards Rushing (min. 850) 1430 DeAngelo Williams 1059 Gerard Arnold 1016 Dave Casinelli 919 Terdell Middleton 902 Dante Brown

2003 1998 1962 1976 2001

Jay McCoy scored 27 rushing touchdowns in his career at Memphis.

CAREER Marcus Holliday

Most Rushing Attempts 549 Dave Casinelli 499 Gerard Arnold 498 Larry Porter 479 Wayne Pryor 417 Jeff Womack

1960-63 1997-99 1990-93 1986-89 1983-86

Most Yards Rushing 2636 Dave Casinelli 2378 Gerard Arnold 2227 Paul Gowen 2194 Larry Porter 2114 DeAngelo Williams 1970 Terdell Middleton

1960-63 1997-99 1969-71 1990-93 20021973-76

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Rushing Average 5.4 Paul Gowen 4.8 Gerard Arnold 4.8 Dave Casinelli 4.8 Terdell Middleton 4.8 Dornell Harris

1969-71 1997-99 1960-63 1973-76 1971-73

Most Rushing Touchdowns 36 Dave Casinelli 27 Jay McCoy 20 Larry Porter 20 Russ Vollmer 19 Paul Gowen 19 Terdell Middleton 19 Lloyd Patterson

1960-63 1968-70 1990-93 1960-63 1969-71 1973-76 1975-78

Most 14 11 7 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

20021997-99 1960-63 1990-93 1969-71 1973-76 1971-73 1988-90 1983-84 1975-78 1965-67 1996-99

100-Yard Games DeAngelo Williams Gerard Arnold Dave Casinelli Larry Porter Paul Gowen Terdell Middleton Dornell Harris Marvin Cox Punkin Williams Eddie Hill Herb Covington Teofilo Riley

TEAM RECORDS GAME Most Rushing Attempts 81 vs North Texas State 77 vs Wichita State 76 vs North Texas State 70 vs Georgia Tech 70 vs Virginia Tech

1971 1972 1979 1981 1970

Fewest Rushing Attempts 19 vs Arkansas 20 vs Mississippi

1998 1998

Most Yards Rushing 507 vs Tulsa 485 vs Wichita State 456 vs North Texas State 436 vs Tulsa 419 vs The Citadel

1969 1970 1971 1972 1962

Football Records Fewest Yards Rushing -14 vs Houston

1998

Most Rushing Touchdowns 7 vs North Texas State 7 vs The Citadel 6 vs Wichita State 6 vs Tulsa 6 vs Cincinnati

1971 1962 1972 1972 1969

SEASON Most Rushing Attempts 612 1972 606 1971 580 1975 570 1970 558 1979 Fewest Rushing Attempts 335 1964 Most Yards Rushing 2752 1960 2629 1970 2660 1971 2483 1969 2360 2003

107 105

vs UAB vs Southern Miss

2003 2002

Gerard Arnold (11) 165 vs Tulane 160 vs East Carolina 144 vs Louisville 142 vs East Carolina 142 vs Tulane 138 vs Army 123 vs Cincinnati 119 vs Southern Miss 119 vs Arkansas State 119 vs Arkansas State 102 vs Minnesota

1998 1998 1999 1997 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1998 1998

Dave 210 154 140

1963 1962 1963

Casinelli (7) vs Houston vs Mississippi State vs UT-Chattanooga

139 136 129 105 Paul 260 * 163 141 135 130 115 Larry 206 174 167 137 133 113

vs Texas-Arlington vs South Carolina vs The Citadel vs Tennessee Tech “Skeeter” Gowen (6) vs Tulsa vs North Texas State vs Utah State vs Southern Miss vs Utah State vs Miami Porter (6) vs Arkansas State vs Cincinnati vs Arkansas State vs Ole Miss vs Tulsa vs Ole Miss

1962 1963 1962 1962 1969 1970 1971 1970 1970 1969 1990 1992 1991 1993 1992 1992

The Greatest Rushing Performance (The following is taken from the 1970 Memphis State Football Media Guide review section. It recaps the performance of Paul “Skeeter” Gowen in the 1969 Memphis-Tulsa game.)

Memphis State 42, Tulsa 24 Homecoming was a rousing success, and the Tigers established a couple of impressive records in a 42-24 victory over Tulsa before 23,003 at Memorial Stadium. Foremost among the marks was Paul Gowen’s amazing 260 yards rushing, eclipsing a game record set six years earlier by Dave Casinelli. Gowen reeled off two touchdowns and set up another with an 85-yard run in the final period. The other record was the 507 rushing yards by the Tigers in a game that netted 550 total yards. An early interception by Steve Jaggard led to

Tailback Terdell Middleton had five 100-yard rushing games in his career as a Tiger.

A five-touchdown barrage in the second period - three by the Tigers and two by Tulsa - left it 28-12 at halftime. Memphis State quarterback Ricky Thurow ran four yards and Gowen ran 36 and six yards for the MSU scores; and Jim Butler caught passes of eight and 16 yards for the Tulsa points. The Golden Hurricane closed the contest to 28-18 in the third quarter, Rick Arrington and Butler teaming for their third touchdown pass of the night. The play covered four yards. A big tackle and fumble recovery by David Berrong stopped another Tulsa threat early in the fourth quarter, and the Tigers went 93 yards in two plays to make it 38-18. Gowen broke through left tackle for 85 yards and tailback Jay McCoy ran seven yards for the touchdown.

Fewest Yards Rushing 1045 1995 1130 1996 1154 2000 Most Rushing Touchdowns 33 1961 29 1969 27 1968 27 1960

Thurow fought four yards for the final MSU touchdown, and John Ashton, who gained 154 yards rushing for the Hurricanes, scored from two yards out to close the action.

1 0 0 - YA R D RUSHING GAMES DeAngelo Williams (14) 195 vs Tulane 166 vs Tulane 158 vs Southern Miss 154 vs Louisville 137 vs East Carolina 136 vs Cincinnati 135 vs Ole Miss 129 vs Murray State 120 vs Houston 119 vs Mississippi State 110 vs Army 108 vs Arkansas State

MSU’s first touchdown, coming three plays after the theft and credited to quarterback Danny Pierce on a 24-yard roll-out.

2003 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2002 2003 2003 2002 2003

First Yds Yds Int PenalDowns Rush Pass Passes By Punts Fumbles ties Memphis State 21 507 45 4-11 4 3-28.0 4-7 8-68 Tulsa 23 162 251 23-40 2 5-38.3 3-3 6-52 Scoring: Memphis 7 21 0 14 42 Tulsa 0 12 6 6 24 Summary: Memphis State - Pierce 24 run (Weeks kick), Thurow 4 run (Weeks kick), Gowen 36 run (Weeks kick), Gowen 6 run (Weeks kick), McCoy 8 run (Weeks kick), Thurow 4 run (Weeks kick). Tulsa Butler 8 pass from Arrington (PAT failed), Butler 15 pass from Arrington (PAT failed), Butler 15 pass from Arrington (PAT failed), Ashton 2 run (PAT failed)

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RUSHING LEADERS YEAR 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953

NAME DeAngelo Williams DeAngelo Williams Dante Brown Sugar Sanders Gerard Arnold Gerard Arnold Gerard Arnold Teofilo Riley Quitman Spaulding Marcus Holliday Larry Porter Larry Porter Larry Porter Keith Benton Marvin Cox Wayne Pryor Wayne Pryor Wayne Pryor Jeff Womack Punkin Williams Punkin Williams Richard Williams Tony Wiley Richard Williams Leo Cage Eddie Hill James King Terdell Middleton Terdell Middleton Reuben Gibson Dornell Harris Dornell Harris Paul Skeeter Gowen Paul Skeeter Gowen Paul Skeeter Gowen Ray Jamieson Ricky Thurow Terry Padgett Billy Fletcher Billy Fletcher Dave Casinelli Dave Casinelli Dave Casinelli Lennie Kaplan James Earl Wright Frank Massa Bobby Brooks Bobby Brooks Jim Shelton Sonny Rodgers

ATTS 243 103 184 167 146 208 145 145 100 145 126 140 116 148 193 111 145 129 89 137 123 89 123 80 128 126 168 160 138 116 109 132 149 145 117 123 88 142 109 92 219 173 117 69 66 60 67 63 81 -

YDS 1,430 684 902 646 706 1,059 613 572 383 618 540 732 454 612 844 412 647 501 306 832 546 480 497 438 599 739 626 919 586 493 564 698 644 868 715 573 394 539 556 367 1,016 826 646 324 310 261 378 293 366 448

TDS 10 5 11 4 7 6 4 3 1 3 5 4 2 5 3 0 5 1 4 7 4 2 2 4 3 2 4 5 7 1 3 5 6 6 6 3 3 3 6 2 14 11 9 2 0 3 3 2 4 4

On October 10, 1987, Tiger fullback Wayne Pryor rushed for 112 yards on 19 carries in leading Memphis to a 13-10 upset of 16th nationally ranked Alabama in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heisman Trophy candidate Bobby Humphries was held to 84 yards on 22 attempts.

CAREER RUSHING LEADERS Name Dave Casinelli (FB) Gerard Arnold (RB) Paul Gowen (RB) Larry Porter (RB) DeAngelo Williams (RB) Terdell Middleton (RB) Wayne Pryor (FB) Jeff Womack (RB) Teofilo Riley (RB) Dornell Harris (RB) Jay McCoy (RB) Reuben Gibson (FB) Dante Brown (RB) Richard Locke (FB) Punkin Williams (RB) Ray Jamieson (FB) Marcus Holliday (RB) Leon Bosby (FB) Herb Covington (FB) Tony Wiley (RB) Billy Fletcher (QB) Leo Cage (RB) Richard Williams (RB) Eddie Hill (RB) Marvin Cox (RB) James King (RB) Gerald White (RB)

LONG RUSHING PLAYS YDS 92 92 89 89 88 86 85 85 85 80 80 77 76 75 75

PLAYER Herb Covington Sonny Parsons Keith Benton Jack Scott Tony Wiley DeAngelo Williams Keith Benton Paul Gowen Andy Nelson John Martin Richard Williams Jimmy Cole Richard Williams Richard Williams Keith White

OPP Cincinnati The Citadel Louisville Union Univ. Mississippi Tulane Louisville Tulsa Sou. Miss East Carolina Louisville Southern Miss Georgia Tech Cincinnati Murray State

YEAR 1966 1961 1990 1948 1980 2002 1990 1969 1953 1992 1980 1953 1980 1982 1949

192

Yrs. 60-63 97-99 69-71 90-93 0273-76 86-89 83-86 96-99 71-73 68-70 74-76 01-02 77-80 83-84 68-71 91-94 89-92 65-67 80-82 63-65 77-79 79-82 75-78 88-89 76-78 86-89

Carries 549 499 411 498 346 408 479 417 386 302 229 330 317 362 260 285 302 323 263 277 241 244 206 212 215 248 257

Tot.Yds 2,636 2,378 2,227 2,194 2,114 1,970 1,924 1,764 1,716 1,641 1,537 1,470 1,464 1,417 1,378 1,321 1,275 1,244 1,236 1,215 1,147 1,137 1,092 1,076 1,074 1,020 1,013

Football Records Marcus Holliday (5) 171 vs Arkansas 151 vs Tulane 138 vs Tennessee 122 vs Arkansas State 106 vs Louisville

1994 1994 1991 1994 1991

Terdell Middleton (5) 172 vs Tulane 143 vs Tulsa 112 vs Florida State 102 vs Florida State 102 vs Wichita State

1976 1975 1974 1976 1976

Marvin Cox (5) 150 vs Cincinnati 116 vs Florida 105 vs Tulane 103 vs Vanderbilt 102 vs Arkansas State Dornell Harris (5) 131 vs Wichita State 129 vs Tulsa 119 vs Utah State 110 vs Kansas State 106 vs Virginia Tech Punkin Williams (4) 148 vs Southern Miss 142 vs SW Louisiana 137 vs Mississippi State 121 vs Louisville Eddie 188 114 107 102

Hill (4) vs Cincinnati vs Southern Miss vs Wichita State vs Mississippi State

Herb 145 140 103 102

Covington (4) vs McNeese State vs Cincinnati vs West Texas State vs Mississippi State

Tefilo 190 152 119 104

Riley (4) vs Arkansas State vs Louisville vs SW Louisiana vs Arkansas State

Dante 158 148 119

Brown (3) vs UT-Chattanooga vs Houston vs Louisville

1989 1989 1989 1988 1989 1972 1972 1972 1973 1973 1984 1984 1984 1983 1978 1978 1978 1977 1965 1966 1965 1965 1998 1998 1996 1999

101 100

vs Southern Miss vs Louisville

1979 1979 1979

Wayne Pryor (3) 115 vs Tulsa 112 vs Alabama 102 vs Southern Miss

1987 1987 1986

James King (3) 120 vs North Texas State 119 vs Wichita State 110 vs Southern Miss

1977 1977 1977

Ray Jamieson (3) 137 vs Louisville 122 vs North Texas State 109 vs Southern Miss

1968 1971 1971

Jay McCoy (3) 121 vs Florida State

1969

Herb Covington

Billy Fletcher (3) 128 vs West Texas State 120 vs West Texas State 116 vs Tulsa

1964 1965 1965

John Martin (2) 164 vs East Carolina 113 vs SW Louisiana

1992 1993

Jeff Womack (2) 140 vs Louisville 110 vs Tennessee Gerald White (2) 101 vs Tulane 100 vs Vanderbilt

1983 1985 1987 1987

Frank Fletcher (2) 185 vs Cincinnati 101 vs Louisville

1994 1994

Jeff “Sugar” Sanders (2) 132 vs East Carolina 122 vs Cincinnati

2000 2000

Richard Williams (2) 184 vs Georgia Tech 100 vs Louisville

1981 1980

Tony Wiley (2) 131 vs Ole Miss 106 vs Southern Miss

1980 1981

Richard Locke (2) 121 vs Ole Miss 120 vs North Texas State

1978 1979

Reuben Gibson (2) 112 vs Louisville 107 vs Colorado State

1976 1974

Derron Parquet (1) 164 vs USF

2003

Xavier Crawford (1) 134 vs Southern Miss

2001 2001 2001

Leo Cage (3) 156 vs Cincinnati 124 vs Louisville 118 vs Ole Miss

1969 1968

1991

Keith Benton (1) 147 vs Louisville

1990

Leon Bosby (1) 126 vs SW Louisiana

1990

Charles Allen (1) 111 vs Tulane

1990

Tim Jones (1) 132 vs Tulane

1989

Danny Felts (1) 145 vs Wichita State

1979

Lloyd Patterson (1) 108 vs Florida State

1975

Ronald “Runt” Moon (1) 111 vs Mississippi State

1974

Dan Darby (1) 109 vs Cincicnnati

1972

Al Harvey (1) 136 vs Utah State

1972

Joe Lynch (1) 131 vs Wichita State

1970

Ricky Thurow (1) 131 vs Louisville

1969

Terry Padgett (1) 129 vs South Carolina

1966

Ralph Messer (1) 116 vs Louisville

1952

Tailback Gerard Arnold set the Memphis single season rushing record with 1,059 yards in 1998. He was just the fourth Memphis back to surpass 2,000 career yards rushing. DeAngelo Williams broke the record in 2003.

1 61 69 3

Passing SINGLE GAME Most Passing Attempts (min. 40) 60 Danny Wimprine vs Miss State 53 Danny Wimprine vs USF 51 Danny Wimprine vs USF 48 Danny Wimprine vs Miss State 45 Steve Matthews vs Miss State 44 Danny Wimprine vs Louisville 44 Danny Wimprine vs Houston 44 Bernard Oden vs Minnesota 44 Steve Matthews vs Louisville 42 Danny Wimprine vs UAB 41 Rusty Trail vs Southern Miss 40 Billy Fletcher vs Wake Forest

2003 2002 2003 2002 1993 2002 2002 1997 1993 2003 1988 1965

QB Steve Matthews threw for 340 yards vs. Miss State in 1993. He was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame last year.

MEMPHIS

300 295 292 291 288 288 287

Bernard Oden vs Minnesota Danny Wimprine vs Cincinnati Bernard Oden vs Cincinnati Qadry Anderson vs Tulane Danny Wimprine vs Miss State Danny Sparkman vs Cincinnati Steve Matthews vs East Carolina

1997 2001 1997 1996 2002 1984 1993

Most Touchdown Passes 5 Danny Wimprine vs Murray State 2002 4 Danny Wimprine vs East Carolina2003 4 Danny Wimprine vs Louisville 2002 4 Danny Wimprine vs Army 2001 4 Steve Matthews vs Tulane 1992 4 James Earl Wright vs Tulsa 1961 Most 5 5 5 4

Interceptions Thrown Danny Wimprine vs Miss State Darrell Martin vs Vanderbilt Keith Benton vs Missouri Several tied at four

2002 1980 1990

SINGLE SEASON

Most Pass Completions (min. 24) 32 Danny Wimprine vs UAB 32 Danny Wimprine vs Miss State 32 Danny Wimprine vs USF 29 Steve Matthews vs Miss State 25 Danny Wimprine vs USF 25 Danny Wimprine vs Miss State 25 Bernard Oden vs Minnesota 25 Steve Matthews vs Louisville 24 Danny Wimprine vs Houston 24 Steve Matthews vs Tulsa 24 Kenton Evans vs Ole Miss Most Yards Passing (min. 260) 398 Danny Wimprine vs Miss State 355 Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss 355 Rusty Trail vs Southern Miss 342 Danny Wimprine vs Houston 340 Steve Matthews vs Miss State 335 Steve Matthews vs East Carolina 314 Danny Wimprine vs USF

2003 2003 2002 1993 2003 2002 1997 1993 2002 1993 1998 2003 2003 1988 2002 1993 1992 2002

Most Pass Attempts 440 Danny Wimprine 435 Danny Wimprine 316 Bernard Oden 287 Qadry Anderson 286 Steve Matthews 273 Steve Matthews 272 Danny Sparkman 256 Billy Fletcher 216 Danny Sparkman

2003 2002 1997 1996 1992 1993 1985 1965 1983

Most Pass Completions 246 Danny Wimprine 235 Danny Wimprine 175 Steve Matthews 170 Bernard Oden 166 Steve Matthews 142 Danny Sparkman 141 Qadry Anderson 112 Trell Hooper 105 Danny Sparkman 102 Danny Wimprine

2003 2002 1992 1997 1993 1985 1996 1982 1983 2001

Most Yards Passing 3174 Danny Wimprine 2820 Danny Wimprine 2249 Bernard Oden 2084 Steve Matthews 1896 Steve Matthews 1606 Danny Sparkman 1563 Lloyd Patterson 1557 Qadry Anderson 1390 Danny Sparkman 1336 Lloyd Patterson 1329 Danny Wimprine

2003 2002 1997 1992 1993 1985 1976 1996 1983 1977 2001

Highest Pass Completion (min. 75 atts) 64.0 Andy Whitwell (48 X 75) 1987 61.2 Steve Matthews (175 X 287) 1992 60.8 Steve Matthews (166 X 273) 1993 57.0 Neil Suber (69 X 121) 2000 56.8 Tim Jones (54 X 96) 1987 55.9 Danny Wimprine (246X440) 2003 55.7 Trell Hooper (112 X 201) 1982 55.2 Scott Scherer (85 X 154) 2000

194

54.0 53.8

Danny Wimprine (235 X 435) Bernard Oden (170 X 316)

2002 1997

Average Gain Per Completion 19.9 James Earl Wright 18.3 Nick Bouni 18.3 Lloyd Patterson 17.9 Lloyd Patterson 17.8 Kevin Betts

1960 1959 1976 1976 1978

Most Touchdown Passes Danny Wimprine 23 22 Danny Wimprine 18 Steve Matthews 14 Danny Wimprine 14 Lloyd Patterson 13 Steve Matthews 13 Billy Fletcher 13 James Earl Wright 12 Bernard Oden

2002 2003 1992 2001 1976 1993 1965 1960 1997

Most 20 18 16 13 13 13 12

1965 2002 1980 2003 1993 1978 1992

Interceptions Thrown Billy Fletcher Danny Wimprine Darrell Martin Danny Wimprine Steve Matthews Lloyd Patterson Steve Matthews

CAREER Most Pass Attempts 1071 Danny Wimprine 662 Danny Sparkman 560 Lloyd Patterson 559 Steve Matthews 463 Neil Suber 438 Billy Fletcher

20011983-85 1975-78 1992-93 1998-01 1963-65

Lloyd Patterson

Steve Matthews

Football Records Most Pass Completions 583 Danny Wimprine 341 Steve Matthews 328 Danny Sparkman 246 Lloyd Patterson 238 Neil Suber 210 Tom Jones

20011992-93 1983-85 1975-78 1998-01 1986-89

Most Passing Yards 7,323 Danny Wimprine 4,311 Danny Sparkman 4,201 Lloyd Patterson 3,980 Steve Matthews 2,686 Bernard Oden 2,668 Tim Jones 2,646 Neil Suber 2,468 Keith Benton

20011983-85 1975-78 1992-93 1995-97 1986-89 1998-01 1990-91

Most Touchdown Passes 59 Danny Wimprine 31 Steve Matthews 30 Lloyd Patterson 27 Danny Sparkman 24 James Earl Wright 21 Billy Fletcher 19 Tim Jones

20011992-93 1975-78 1983-85 1959-61 1963-65 1986-89

Most 35 34 32 29 28 25 25

20011975-78 1983-85 1986-89 1963-65 1992-93 1978-81

Interceptions Danny Wimprine Lloyd Patterson Danny Sparkman Tim Jones Billy Fletcher Steve Matthews Darrell Martin

Highest Pass Completion Percentage 61.0 Steve Matthews (341X559) 1992-93 54.4 Danny Wimprine (583X1071) 200151.1 David Fowler (185X362) 1972-74 50.0 Tim Jones (210X420) 1986-89 49.5 Danny Sparkman (328X662) 1983-85 49.2 Al Harvey (122X248) 1970-72 44.6 Russ Vollmer (107X240) 1960-63 Highest Average Per Completion 17.2 James Earl Wright 1959-61 17.1 Lloyd Patterson 1975-78 16.9 Danny Pierce 1968-69 15.1 Kevin Betts 1976-79 14.4 Russ Vollmer 1960-63

TEAM RECORDS GAME Most Passing Attempts 61 vs Mississippi State 55 vs USF 54 vs Tulane 51 vs USF 48 vs Mississippi 47 vs Mississippi State 46 vs Mississippi 46 vs Murray State 45 vs Louisville 44 vs Minnesota

2003 2002 2000 2003 2002 1993 1969 1985 1993 1997

Fewest Passing Attempts 3 vs Arkansas State

1982

Most Pass Completions 33 vs USF 32 vs Mississippi State 32 vs UAB 30 vs Mississippi State 25 vs USF 25 vs Misswissippi State 25 vs Minnesota 25 vs Louisville

2002 2003 2003 1993 2003 2002 1997 1993

Fewest Pass Completions 1 four times (vs Miss. State, 1984)

Fewest Pass Completions 38 1957

Most Passing Yards 398 vs Mississippi State 390 vs Tennessee Tech 389 vs Ole Miss 379 vs Mississippi State 355 vs Southern Miss 342 vs Houston 335 vs East Carolina 331 vs Mississippi 320 vs South Florida 301 vs SW Louisiana 300 vs Minnesota

2003 2003 2003 1993 1988 2002 1992 1969 2002 1973 1997

Fewest Passing Yards 6 vs Southern Miss

1966

Most 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

2002 1993 1991 1987 1980 1979 1968 1986

Passes Had Intercepted vs Mississippi State vs Miami vs Missouri vs SW Louisiana vs Vanderbilt vs Vanderbilt vs Houston vs New Mexico

Most Yards Passing 3419 2003 2868 2002 2369 1997 2191 1992 2087 2001 2030 1988 2005 1998

QB Rusty Trail threw for a school record 355 yards vs. Southern Miss in 1988.

SEASON Most Passing Attempts 470 2003 452 2002 352 1993 339 2000 336 1997 320 1998 320 1995 Fewest Pass Attempts 78 1957 Most Pass Completions 260 2003 241 2002 203 1993 182 1992 181 2000 178 1997 177 2001 159 1973 154 1985

Fewest Passing Yards 477 1957 Most 22 22 20 20 20

Passes Had Intercepted 1980 1965 2002 1995 1979

Fewest Passes Had Intercepted 6 2001 Most Touchdown Passes 24 2002 23 2003 19 1992 18 1993 14 1978 14 1976 14 1969 14 1965 14 1961 14 1960 Fewest Touchdown Passes 1 1963

3 0 0 - YA R D PASSING GAMES

Bernard Oden set four new passing records in 1997 including a single-season mark of 2,249 yards through the air.

195

Danny Wimprine (4) 398 vs Mississippi State 355 vs Ole Miss 342 vs Houston 314 vs South Florida

2003 2003 2002 2002

Steve Matthews (2) 340 vs Mississippi State 335 vs East Carolina

1993 1992

Football Records Rusty Trail (1) 355 vs Southern Miss *

1988

Bernard Oden (1) 300 vs Minnesota

1997

2 0 0 - YA R D PASSING GAMES Danny Wimprine (18) 295 vs Cincinnati 288 vs Mississippi State 271 vs USF 271 vs Mississippi 268 vs East Carolina 266 vs Tennessee Tech 261 vs Louisville 259 vs UAB 257 vs UAB 254 vs North Texas 245 vs Murray State 238 vs Arkansas State 228 vs Houston 216 vs TCU 216 vs Army 216 vs Houston 203 vs Army 201 vs Louisville

2001 2002 2003 2002 2003 2003 2002 2002 2003 2003 2002 2003 2003 2002 2002 2001 2001 2003

Steve 287 263 239 238 235 226

1993 1993 1993 1992 1993 1992

Matthews (6) vs East Carolina vs Louisville vs Tulsa vs Tulane vs SW Louisiana vs Tennessee

Bernard Oden (6) 292 vs Cincinnati 238 vs Tulane 223 vs Michigan State 218 vs Arkansas State 205 vs Houston 205 vs UAB

1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997

Danny Sparkman (3) 288 vs Cincinnati 261 vs Murray State 214 vs Arkansas State

1984 1985 1984

YEAR-BY-YEAR NAME ATT Danny Wimprine 440 Danny Wimprine 435 Danny Wimprine 196 Scott Scherer 154 Travis Anglin 125 Neil Suber 124 Bernard Oden 316 Qadry Anderson 287 Joe Borich 161 Tony Scarpino 148 Steve Matthews 273 Steve Matthews 286 Keith Benton 199 Keith Benton 176 Tim Jones 144 Rusty Trail 152 Tim Jones 95 Tom Branner 84 Danny Sparkman 272 Danny Sparkman 174 Danny Sparkman 216 Trell Hooper 201 Tom Smith 96 Darrell Martin 185 Kevin Betts 154 Lloyd Patterson 141 Lloyd Patterson 169 Lloyd Patterson 178 Lloyd Patterson 72 David Fowler 193 Joe Bruner 118 Al Harvey 179 John Robinson 80 Rick Strawbridge 80 Danny Pierce 139 Danny Pierce 137 Terry Padgett 70 Terry Padgett 73 Billy Fletcher 256 Billy Fletcher 160 Russell Vollmer 58 Russell Vollmer 87 James Earl Wright 67 Nick Bouni 62 Fred Hearn 30 Jim Leonard 27 James Armstrong 49

PASSING LEADERS COMP YDS 246 3174 235 2820 102 1329 85 857 68 856 61 930 170 2249 141 1557 81 896 70 738 166 1896 175 2084 90 1203 76 1265 73 1017 79 1231 54 709 41 412 142 1606 81 1315 105 1390 112 1194 43 466 73 888 64 884 56 931 73 1336 87 1563 30 371 103 1266 61 785 90 961 31 496 39 557 61 1049 56 925 31 436 26 348 92 1239 69 921 29 466 39 555 35 604 26 475 13 184 11 149 18 338

CAREER PASSING LEADERS Name Danny Wimprine Danny Sparkman Lloyd Patterson Steve Matthews Bernard Oden Tim Jones Neil Suber Keith Benton Billy Fletcher David Fowler Qadry Anderson Danny Pierce Kevin Betts Travis Anglin Russ Volmer Al Harvey Rusty Trail Joe Borich Trell Hooper Darrell Martin Ricky Thurow

Yrs. Played Comp-Att 2001583-1071 1983-85 328-662 1975-78 246-560 1992-93 341-559 1995-97 209-400 1986-89 210-420 1998-01 238-463 1990-91 166-375 1963-65 168-438 1972-74 185-362 1995-96 178-374 1968-69 117-276 1978-79 97-237 1999-02 137-250 1960-63 107-240 1970-72 122-248 1987-89 98-207 1994-95 124-284 1981-85 112-201 1979-82 100-261 1967-69 65-151

TDS 59 27 30 31 14 19 14 15 21 12 7 12 13 10 7 9 7 6 5 5 8

Total Yards 7,323 4,311 4,201 3,980 2,686 2,668 2,646 2,468 2,311 2,283 2,047 1,974 1,511 1,459 1,454 1,405 1,370 1,369 1,194 1,157 1,067

QB Billy Fletcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13 touchdown passes in 1965 rank as the fourth highest single season total in Memphis football history.

196

TDS 22 23 14 4 5 5 12 6 3 1 13 18 8 7 7 5 5 2 9 7 11 5 2 5 6 7 9 14 0 9 4 5 5 1 9 3 3 2 13 7 0 6 11 2 1 0 3

INT 13 18 4 6 10 4 9 11 8 7 13 12 13 11 10 5 7 2 11 10 11 10 8 16 10 13 8 6 7 9 6 7 5 7 9 7 1 7 20 7 3 6 1 3 10

Football Records Neil Suber (3) 279 vs Tulane 226 vs East Carolina 222 vs Tennessee

1998 1998 1999

Danny Pierce (3) 240 vs Wichita State 232 vs Ole Miss 203 vs Louisville

1968 1969 1968

Lloyd 215 203 203

1976 1976 1976

Patterson (3) vs Southern Miss vs Tulsa vs Virginia Tech

Qadry Anderson (2) 291 vs Tulane 239 vs Houston

1996 1996

Tim Jones (2) 208 vs Mississippi State 205 vs Florida State

1988 1989

Billy Fletcher (2) 257 vs Mississippi State 215 vs Wake Forest

1965 1965

Joe Bruner (1) 250 vs Kansas State

1973

Joe Borich (1) 228 vs Tulane

1995

Dan Branner (1) 225 vs SW Louisiana

1986

Tony Scarpino (1) 225 vs Southern Miss

1993

Travis Anglin (1) 221 vs Tulane

1999

Kevin Betts (1) 218 vs Ole Miss

1979

Kenton Evans (1) 214 vs Ole Miss

1998

Keith Benton (1) 207 vs Mississippi State

1990

Scott Scherer (1) 203 vs Cincinnati

2000

QB Keith Benton threw for 2,468 yards and rushed for 941 yards in two seasons with the Tigers. He amassed 3,409 yards in total offense and was responsible for 24 touchdowns.

Yards 94 92 92 84 84 83 82 82 82 82 80 79 76 75 75 73 73 72 72 72 71 70 69 69 68 67 67 67 66 66 65 65 65 64 63 61 60 60 58 57 57 57 57 57 56 55 55 54 54 53 53 53 52 52 51 51 51 51 51 51 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

LONG PASS COMPLETIONS

Players Lloyd Patterson to Earnest Gray (TD) Danny Wimprine to Tavarious Davis (TD) Stephen Galbraith to Damien Dodson (TD) Rusty Trail to Chris Martin (TD) Danny Sparkman to Edwin Lovelady (TD) Danny Sparkman to Derrick Crawford (TD) Neil Suber to Damien Dodson (TD) Neil Suber to Ken Coutain (TD) Qadry Anderson to Teofilo Riley (TD) James Earl Wright to Harold Sterling (TD) Danny Wimprine to DeAngelo Williams (TD) Danny Sparkman to Jerry Harris (TD) Keith Benton to Russell Copeland (TD) Danny Sparkman to Enis Jackson (TD) Danny Sparkman to Billy Moody (TD) Danny Wimprine to Antoine Harden (TD) Danny Sparkman to Smokey Jordan Danny Wimprine to Antoine Harden (TD) Tim Jones to Ray Craft Danny Sparkman to Jerry Harris (TD) Danny Sparkman to Enis Jackson Bernard Oden to Damien Dodson (TD) Danny Wimprine to Darren White (TD) Keith Benton to John Bush (TD) Bernard Oden to Boo Blevins (TD) Danny Wimprine to Antoine Harden (TD) Danny Sparkman to Punkin Williams (TD) Bernard Oden to Richie Floyd Steve Matthews to Isaac Bruce (TD) Andy Whitwell to Charles Wilson (TD) Darron White to Chris Kelley vs Cincinnati (TD) Bernard Oden to Richie Floyd Bernard Oden to Chris Powers (TD) Lloyd Patterson to Earnest Gray (TD) Danny Wimprine to Darren Garcia Keith Benton to John Bush (TD) Danny Sparkman to Jerry Harris (TD) Tony Scarpino to Ryan Roskelly Billy Fletcher to Rich Coady Bernard Oden to Boo Blevins (TD) Elgin Perkins to Charles Wilson Steve Matthews to Larry Porter (TD) Danny Sparkman to Smokey Jordan Lloyd Patterson to Earnest Gray (TD) Qadry Anderson to Richie Floyd (TD) Danny Wimprine to Maurice Avery Lloyd Patterson to Earnest Gray (TD) Keith Benton to Russell Copeland Danny Pierce to Preston Riley (TD) Danny Wimprine to John Doucette Rusty Trail to Billy Moody (TD) Andy Whitwell to Chris Martin (TD) Neil Suber to Al Sermon (TD) Joe Bruner to Mike Fuhrman Danny Wimprine to John Doucette Neil Suber to Billy Kendall (TD) Steve Matthews to Ray Patterson (TD) Kevin Betts to Earnest Gray Kevin Betts to Russell Richards (TD) Dennis Bradshaw to Ken Dunek (TD) Danny Wimprine toMario Pratcher Danny Wimprine to Antoine Harden (TD) Danny Wimprine To Antoine Harden (TD) Danny Wimprine to Von Webb Tim Jones to Wayne Pryor (TD) Tim Jones to Charles Wilson (TD) Danny Sparkman to Derrick Crawford (TD) Mike Murray to Darrell Nelson Lloyd Patterson to Richard Locke (TD)

197

Opponent Houston Ole Miss Houston Southern Miss Arkansas State Arkansas State East Carolina Tennessee Houston Southern Miss Tennessee Tech Florida State Central Florida Mississippi State Virginia Tech Houston Virginia Tech Southern Miss Mississippi State Cincinnati Tulane Michigan State Cincinnati Mississippi State Mississippi State Army Arkansas State Michigan State Tulsa Southern Miss Cincinnati Cincinnati Mississippi State Southern Miss North Texas Tennessee Army Tulsa Utah State Tulane Tulane Louisville Southern Miss Mississippi State Tulane Houston Southern Miss Tulsa Miami (FL) Ole Miss Tulsa Tulane Minnesota Southern Miss Ole Miss Tulane East Carolina Tulane Ole Miss Florida State North Texas Mississippi Mississippi Army Louisville Florida State Mississippi State Louisville Wichita State

Year 1978 2003 1998 1988 1984 1983 1998 1999 1996 1960 2003 1984 1990 1984 1985 2001 1983 2002 1988 1984 1983 1997 2001 1991 1995 2001 1984 1997 1992 1987 2003 1997 1997 1977 2003 1991 1985 1994 1965 1997 1987 1992 1983 1977 1996 2003 1977 1990 1969 2003 1988 1987 1998 1974 2003 1998 1992 1978 1979 1979 2003 2002 2002 2002 1987 1987 1983 1980 1978

Receiving SINGLE GAME Most Pass Receptions (min. 10) 13 Maurice Avery vs UAB 10 Darron White vs Miss State 10 Richie Floyd vs Arkansas State 10 Isaac Bruce vs SW Louisiana 10 Mac Cody vs Miss State 10 Russell Copeland vs Miss State 10 Russell Copeland vs Tennessee 10 Bob Sherlag vs Miss State

3 3 2003 2003 1997 1993 1993 1992 1992 1965

Most Yards Receiving (min. 130) 186 Bob Sherlag vs Miss State 1965 174 Ryan Roskelly vs Tulsa 1994 172 Richie Floyd vs Tulane 1996 160 Bill Robertson vs Ark State 1950 159 Preston Riley vs Louisville 1968 155 Richie Floyd vs Cincinnati 1997 150 Travis Anglin vs Houston 2002 147 Isaac Bruce vs East Carolina 1993 140 Russell Copeland vs East Carolina1992 138 Russell Copeland vs Tennessee 1992 137 Isaac Bruce vs Tulsa 1992 135 DeAngelo Williams vs TTU 2003 132 Darrius Blevins vs Tulane 1997 Highest Avg. Gain/Reception (min. 3 rec.) 37.6 Tav. Davis vs Ole Miss (3-113) 2003 36.3 Antoine Harden vs Army (3-109) 2001 33.8 DeAngelo Williams vs TTU (4-135)2003 33.0 Darrius Blevins vs Tulane (4-132) 1997 31.8 Preston Riley vs Louisville (5-159) 1969 29.0 Ryan Roskelly vs Tulsa (6-174) 1994 26.0 Darren Garcia vs N. Texas (4-104) 2003 24.3 Isaac Bruce vs Ark State (4-98) 1993 23.3 Russell Copeland vs ECU (6-140) 1992 Most 3 3 3

Touchdown Receptions Russell Copeland vs Tennessee Stan Davis vs Ole Miss Bob Sherlag vs Miss State

1992 1971 1965

Isaac Bruce is the only UM receiver in school history to have over 1,000 yds receiving in a single season.

MEMPHIS

Don Coffey vs Tulsa Bill Robertson vs Ark. State

1961 1950

Longest Pass Reception (min. 75) 94 Earnest Gray vs Houston 1978 92 Tavarious Davis vs Ole Miss 2003 92 Damien Dodson vs Houston 1998 84 Chris Martin vs Southern Miss 1988 84 Edwin Lovelady vs Ark. State 1984 83 Derrick Crawford vs Ark. State 1983 82 Damien Dodson vs East Carolina 1998 82 Teofilo Riley vs Houston 1996 82 Harold Sterling vs Southern Miss 1960 80 DeAngelo Williams vs TTU 2003 80 Russell Copeland vs East Carolina1992 79 Jerry Harris vs Florida State 1984 76 Russell Copeland vs Central Fla 1990 75 Enis Jackson vs Miss State 1984 75 Billy Moody vs Virginia Tech 1985 Most Consecutive Games with Reception 27 Russell Copeland 26 Earnest Gray 24 Darron White 22 Bunkie Perkins 22 Isaac Bruce 22 Ryan Roskelly 21 Richie Floyd 19 Damien Dodson 18 John Bush 15 Wayne Pryor

SINGLE SEASON Most Pass Receptions (min. 40) 74 Isaac Bruce 61 Russell Copeland 55 Travis Anglin 50 Mac Cody 49 Maurice Avery 46 Bunkie Perkins 46 James Thompson 46 Bob Sherlag 45 Damien Dodson 44 Ryan Roskelly 43 Richie Floyd 43 Bobby Ward 42 Tavares Gideon 42 Damien Dodson

1993 1992 2002 1993 2003 2001 1973 1965 1997 1994 1996 1973 2002 1998

Most Yards Receiving (min. 610) 1054 Isaac Bruce 826 Earnest Gray 753 Damien Dodson 744 Bobby Ward 742 Maurice Avery 740 Travis Anglin 736 Russell Copeland 690 Earnest Gray 684 Russell Copeland 628 Keith Wright 617 Richie Floyd

1993 1977 1998 1973 2003 2002 1992 1978 1990 1977 1997

Average Gain Per Reception 29.5 Earnest Gray 25.3 Jerry Harris 24.5 Sonny Parsons 23.1 Preston Riley 22.2 Enis Jackson 21.7 Ray Craft

1977 1984 1961 1968 1983 1988

198

20.7 20.3

Russell Copeland Ricky Rivas

1990 1976

Keith Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16.9 yards per reception career average ranks as the fourth highest in Memphis history.

Most 12 10 9 9 8 8 7 7

Touchdown Receptions Bill Robertson Isaac Bruce Earnest Gray Bob Sherlag Maurice Avery Tavares Gideon Russell Copeland Bobby Ward

1950 1993 1978 1965 2003 2002 1992 1973

CAREER Most Pass Receptions 147 Damien Dodson 116 Russell Copeland 113 Isaac Bruce 105 James Thompson 97 Earnest Gray 79 Bunkie Perkins 74 Keith Wright 73 Stan Davis

1996-99 1989-92 1992-93 1972-74 1975-78 2000-01 1974-77 1969-72

Most Receiving Yards 2,126 Earnest Gray 2,096 Damien Dodson 1,753 Russell Copeland 1,654 Richie Floyd 1,586 Isaac Bruce 1,248 Keith Wright 1,197 Antoine Harden 1,186 Jerry Harris 1,183 James Thompson 1,117 Derrick Crawford

1975-78 1996-99 1989-92 1995-98 1992-93 1974-77 2000-02 1983-86 1972-74 1980-83

Highest Average Gain Per Reception 21.9 Earnest Gray 1975-78 17.7 Derrick Crawford 1980-83 17.1 John Bowers 1979-82 16.9 Keith Wright 1974-77 16.6 Enis Jackson 1982-85 16.3 Jerry Harris 1983-86 Most Touchdown Receptions 17 Earnest Gray

1975-78

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RECEIVERS YEAR 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1957 1956

NAME N O . YDS Maurice Avery 49 742 Travis Anglin 55 740 Antoine Harden 31 589 Bunkie Perkins 33 314 Damien Dodson 39 507 Damien Dodson 42 753 Richie Floyd 38 617 Richie Floyd 43 600 Ryan Roskelly 34 361 Ryan Roskelly 44 602 Isaac Bruce 74 1054 Russell Copeland 61 736 John Bush 25 420 Russell Jones 33 684 Russell Copeland 22 333 Charles Wilson 33 554 Charles Wilson 20 393 Jerry Harris 29 338 Jerry Harris 30 519 Edwin Lovelady 19 345 Derrick Crawford 31 594 Derrick Crawford 32 523 Jerry Knowlton 18 244 Jerry Knowlton 27 470 Tony Hunt 15 234 Earnest Gray 35 690 Earnest Gray 28 826 Ricky Rivas 26 529 Earnest Gray 29 529 Ricky Rivas 18 224 James Thompson 40 395 Bobby Ward 43 744 Stan Davis 39 476 Stan Davis 34 509 Bill Wright 17 206 Frank Blackwell 31 591 Preston Riley 21 484 Rich Coady 18 260 Dale Brady 11 176 Bob Sherlag 46 673 Billy Ray Farmer 19 222 Bob Sherlag 8 183 John Griffin 14 220 Don Coffey 18 312 Don Coffey 10 188 Don Coffey 8 192 John Ruth 5 93 Carlos Brooks 67 378

TDS 8 5 4 0 4 2 1 1 0 3 10 7 3 4 1 2 2 1 4 2 3 2 0 4 1 9 6 6 2 0 5 7 2 5 3 5 2 1 3 9 0 0 3 5 1 2 0 3

16 15 12 12 11 11

Bill Robertson Isaac Bruce Russell Copeland Damien Dodson Keith Wright Bob Sherlag

1947-50 1992-93 1989-92 1996-99 1974-77 1963-65

1 0 0 - YA R D RECEIVING GAMES Earnest Gray (6) 129 vs Utah State 122 vs North Texas State 119 vs Virginia Tech 119 vs Southern Miss 112 vs Miss State 105 vs North Texas State

1977 1978 1977 1977 1978 1977

Russell Copeland (5) 140 vs East Carolina 139 vs Tennessee 123 vs Central Florida 113 vs Florida State 111 vs Tulsa

1992 1992 1990 1989 1990

Damien Dodson (5) 128 vs East Carolina 127 vs Minnesota 126 vs Miss State 111 vs Houston 101 vs Louisville

1998 1997 1998 1998 1997

Isaac 147 137 112 108

1993 1992 1993 1993

Richie 172 155 116

Bruce (4) vs East Carolina vs Tulsa vs Miss State vs Tulsa Floyd (3) vs Tulane vs Cincinnati vs Ark. State

1996 1997 1997

Derrick Crawford (3) 125 vs Tulane 111 vs Ark. State 109 vs Miss State

1982 1993 1983

Preston Riley (3) 159 vs Louisville 119 vs Florida State 110 vs Wichita State

1968 1968 1968

Antoine Harden (3) 119 vs Mississippi 109 vs Army

2002 2001

CAREER PASS RECEIVING LEADERS Pos. WR FL WR WR WR WR FL FL WR WR WR FL WR WR WR FL WR

Name Earnest Gray Damien Dodson Russell Copeland Richie Floyd Isaac Bruce Darron White Keith Wright Jerry Harris James Thompson Derrick Crawford Stan Davis Bobby Ward Bob Sherlag John Bush Darrius Blevins Jerry Knowlton Charles Wilson

Yrs. Played 1975-78 1996-99 1989-92 1995-98 1992-93 20011974-77 1983-86 1971-73 1981-83 1969-72 1973-74 1963-65 1989-92 1994-98 1978-81 1986-88

Caught 97 147 116 110 113 111 74 72 105 63 79 71 62 61 73 60 53

TDS 17 12 12 4 15 10 11 7 7 5 9 7 11 7 8 5 5

Total Yards 2,123 2,096 1,753 1,654 1,586 1,290 1,248 1,186 1,183 1,117 1,105 1,056 1,041 1,023 1,017 973 971

199

104

vs Tennessee

2001

Maurice Avery (2) 125 vs UAB 103 vs Southern Miss

2003 2003

Darron White (2) 123 vs Cincinnati 102 vs Mississippi State

2001 2003

Darren Garcia (2) 109 vs North Texas 104 vs Mississippi State

2003 2003

Darrius “Boo” Blevins (2) 132 vs Tulane 126 vs Miss State

1997 1995

Mac Cody (2) 112 vs Miss State 110 vs East Carolina

1993 1993

Charles Wilson (2) 127 vs Tulane 110 vs Tennessee

1987 1988

Jerry Harris (2) 112 vs SW Louisiana 106 vs Cincinnati

1986 1984

Enis Jackson (2) 110 vs Southern Miss 103 vs Tulane

1983 1983

Ricky Rivas (2) 112 vs Tulsa 101 vs Ole Miss

1976 1976

Bobby Ward (2) 105 vs Houston 100 vs Tulsa

1973 1973

Frank Blackwell (2) 130 vs Ole Miss 107 vs Tennessee

1969 1969

Bob Sherlag (2) 189 * vs Miss State 130 vs Wake Forest

1965 1965

Tavarious Davis (1) 113 vs Ole Miss

2003

DeAngelo Williams (1) 135 vs Tennessee Tech

2003

Travis Anglin (1) 150 vs Houston

2002

Tavares Gideon (1) 127 vs Mississippi State

2002

Ken Coutain (1) 116 vs Tennessee

1999

Ryan Roskelly (1) 174 vs Tulsa

1994

John Bush (1) 117 vs Miss State

1991

Chris Martin (1) 118 vs Southern Miss

1988

Russell Richards (1) 102 vs Ole Miss

1979

Stan Davis (1) 106 vs Ole Miss

1971

Total Offense SINGLE GAME Most Offensive Plays (min. 48) 66 Danny Wimprine vs USF 63 Danny Wimprine vs Miss State 60 Bernard Oden vs Minnesota 54 Qadry Anderson vs Louisville 54 Billy Fletcher vs Wake Forest 53 Danny Wimprine vs USF 52 Steve Matthews vs Louisville 51 Danny Wimprine vs Miss State 51 Rusty Trail vs Southern Miss 50 Danny Wimprine vs Louisville 50 Danny Wimprine vs Cincinnati

2002 2003 1997 1996 1965 2003 1993 2002 1988 2002 2001

Most 383 376 375 362 351 351 350 342 335 334 320 317 315 301

2003 2003 1988 1993 1996 1965 2001 2003 2002 1997 1997 1989 1992 2001

Total Offense (min. 300) Danny Wimprine vs Miss State Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss Rusty Trail vs Southern Miss Steve Matthews vs Miss State Qadry Anderson vs Tulane Billy Fletcher vs Miss State Danny Wimprine vs Cincinnati Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss Danny Wimprine vs Cincinnati Bernard Oden vs Minnesota Bernard Oden vs Cincinnati Tim Jones vs Tulane Steve Matthews vs ECU Danny Wimprine vs Houston

Avg. Gain/Play (min. 25 plays) 11.5 Danny Sparkman vs Cincinnati 1984 10.7 Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss 2003 10.2 Steve Matthews vs ECU 1992 9.4 DeAngelo Williams vs Tulane 2003 9.3 Danny Wimprine vs North Texas 2003 8.7 Billy Fletcher vs Miss State 1965 8.6 Tim Jones vs Tulane 1989 8.6 Danny Wimprine vs East Carolina 2003

SINGLE SEASON Most Offensive Plays (min. 300) 533 Danny Wimprine 480 Danny Wimprine 445 Bernard Oden 416 Qadry Anderson 365 Billy Fletcher 342 Danny Sparkman 324 Keith Benton 322 Al Harvey

2002 2003 1997 1996 1965 1985 1990 1972

Most Total Offense 3171 Danny Wimprine 2860 Danny Wimprine 2330 Bernard Oden 1877 Keith Benton 1871 Steve Matthews 1795 Billy Fletcher 1720 Steve Matthews 1678 Qadry Anderson 1666 Lloyd Patterson 1643 Danny Sparkman 1599 Danny Wimprine

2003 2002 1997 1990 1992 1965 1993 1996 1976 1985 2001

Avg. Gain/Play 6.9 Rusty Trail 6.6 Danny Wimprine 6.0 Ricky Thurow

5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.7 5.7 5.7

MEMPHIS

Neil Suber Keith Benton Steve Matthews Danny Sparkman Danny Wimprine Lloyd Patterson Russell Vollmer

1998 1990 1992 1984 2001 1977 1963

CAREER Most 1293 965 854 737 679 639 631 569 569 559 550

Offensive Plays Danny Wimprine Lloyd Patterson Danny Sparkman Tim Jones Billy Fletcher Keith Benton Steve Matthews Bernard Oden David Fowler Qadry Anderson Neil Suber

20011975-78 1983-85 1986-89 1963-65 1990-91 1992-93 1995-97 1972-74 1995-96 1998-01

Most Total Offense 7,630 Danny Wimprine 4,568 Lloyd Patterson 4,365 Danny Sparkman 3,591 Steve Matthews 3,502 Tim Jones 3,458 Billy Fletcher 3,409 Keith Benton 2,805 Bernard Oden 2,668 David Fowler 2,568 Neil Suber 2,504 Danny Pierce

20011975-78 1983-85 1992-93 1986-89 1963-65 1990-91 1995-97 1972-74 1998-01 1968-69

Avg. Gain/Play 5.9 Danny Wimprine 5.7 Steve Matthews 5.7 Rusty Trail 5.4 Ricky Thurow 5.4 Russell Vollmer 5.3 Keith Benton 5.1 Danny Sparkman 5.1 Danny Pierce 5.1 Billy Fletcher

20011992-93 1987-89 1967-69 1961-63 1990-91 1983-85 1968-69 1963-65

TEAM RECORDS GAME Most Offensive Plays 92 vs Murray State, 1985 91 vs Mississippi, 1983 91 vs SW Louisiana,1983 89 vs Mississippi State, 2003 89 vs USF, 2003 89 vs Louisville, 1968 89 vs North Texas State, 1971 86 vs Cincinnati, 1995 85 vs East Carolina, 1995

QB Qadry Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 416 offensive plays in 1996 rank second in school history.

Fewest Offensive Plays 30 vs Mississippi, 1964 Most Total Yards 659 vs Louisville, 1969 630 vs Cincinnati, 1984 597 vs Wichita State, 1970 568 vs Mississippi State, 2003 567 vs Tennessee Tech, 2003 560 vs Southern Miss, 1970 552 vs Tulsa, 1969 537 vs Louisville, 1968 537 vs North Texas State, 1971 509 vs East Carolina, 2003 508 vs SW Louisiana, 1973 506 vs Ole Miss, 2003 505 vs Virginia Tech, 1973 501 vs Arkansas State, 1998 500 vs Tulane, 1999 Fewest Total Yards 47 vs Mississippi, 1964

Lloyd Patterson is ranked second in career total offense with 4,565 yards.

1988 2003 1968

200

SEASON Most Offensive Plays 1000 2003 859 1972

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842 793 786 786 783 779 776 774 770 768

YEAR-BY-YEAR TOTAL OFFENSE LEADERS

2002 1973 1974 1971 1982 2000 1993 1979 1990 1997

Fewest Offensive Plays 526 1964 Most Total Yards 5779 2003 4258 2002 4124 1969 3800 1988 3790 1976 3784 1992 3723 1970 3690 1961 3685 1973 3685 1972 3641 1993 3614 1990 Fewest Total Yards 2215 1966

73 301 116 610

1957 152

James Leonard 149

1956 272

James Armstrong 338

NAME Danny Wimprine Danny Wimprine Danny Wimprine Scott Scherer Travis Anglin Gerard Arnold Bernard Oden Qadry Anderson Joe Borich Tony Scarpino Steve Matthews Steve Matthews Keith Benton Keith Benton Tim Jones Rusty Trail Tim Jones Wayne Pryor Danny Sparkman Danny Sparkman Danny Sparkman Trell Hooper Tony Wiley Darrell Martin Kevin Betts Lloyd Patterson Lloyd Patterson Lloyd Patterson Terdell Middleton David Fowler Joe Bruner Al Harvey Al Harvey Joe Lynch Danny Pierce Danny Pierce Ricky Thurow Terry Padgett Billy Fletcher Billy Fletcher Dave Casinelli Russell Vollmer James Earl Wright Nick Bouni

PLAYS 480 533 280 216 182 208 445 416 198 170 311 320 315 324 244 204 182 129 342 225 287 306 123 294 258 246 260 313 138 309 167 322 149 156 249 239 138 215 365 252 219 162 105 144

RUSH -3 40 270 -56 123 1059 81 121 -15 -50 -176 -213 329 612 271 179 269 501 37 -12 29 249 497 -11 200 -42 138 103 586 167 56 305 221 441 328 202 394 539 556 367 1016 289 235 272

PASS 3174 2820 1329 857 856 0 2249 1557 896 738 1896 2084 1203 1265 1017 1231 709 1606 1315 1390 1194 0 888 884 931 1336 1563 0 1266 785 961 444 375 1049 925 349 348 1239 921 0 555 604 475

TO 3171 2860 1599 801 979 1059 2330 1678 881 688 1720 1871 1532 1877 1288 1410 978 501 1643 1303 1419 1443 497 877 1084 889 1474 1666 586 1433 841 1266 665 816 1377 1127 743 887 1795 1288 1016 844 839 747

CAREER TOTAL OFFENSE LEADERS Pos. QB QB QB QB QB QB QB QB FB QB QB RB QB RB RB

Tim Jones

QB Danny Wimprine amassed 383 yards of total offense against Mississippi State in 2003 which set a U of M record for the highest single game total in school history. He also set the school record for most plays in a game with 66 against South Florida in 2002.

201

Name Yrs. Played Danny Wimprine 2001Lloyd Patterson 1975-78 Danny Sparkman 1983-85 Steve Matthews 1992-93 Tim Jones 1986-89 Billy Fletcher 1963-65 Keith Benton 1990-91 Bernard Oden 1995-97 Dave Casinelli 1960-63 Neil Suber 1998-01 Danny Pierce 1968-69 Gerard Arnold 1997-99 Qadry Anderson 1995-96 Paul Gowen 1969-71 Larry Porter 1990-93

Total Yards 7,630 4,568 4,365 3,591 3,502 3,458 3,409 2,805 2,636 2,568 2,504 2,378 2,248 2,227 2,194

All-Purpose Yards SINGLE GAME Most All-Purpose Yards Name Ryan Roskelly (‘94) vs Tulsa DeAngelo Williams (‘03) vs Tulane Larry Porter (‘90) vs Ark. St. Xavier Crawford (‘91) vs Missouri Paul Gowen (‘69) vs Tulsa DeAngelo Williams (‘03) vs Ole Miss Eddie Hill (‘78) vs Cincinnati John Martin (‘92) vs East Carolina Eddie Hill (‘78) vs Wichita St. Russell Copeland (89) vs Florida St. Larry Porter (‘91) vs Ark. St. Bobby Ward (‘73) vs Houston Charles Wilson (‘88) vs USM Stan Davis (‘69) vs Tennessee Dave Casinelli (‘63) vs Houston DeAngelo Williams (‘03) vs Cincinnati Charles Wilson (‘88) vs Tulane DeAngelo Williams (‘03) vs Miss State Dornell Harris (‘73) vs Kansas State Larry Porter (‘92) vs Cincinnati

Yds 368 305 275 262 260 239 237 237 225 221 220 218 218 217 210 206 203 202 202 200

Rush 0 195 206 46 260 135 188 166 107 0 167 0 0 76 210 136 0 119 110 183

YEAR-BY-YEAR ALL-PURPOSE LEADERS

Recv 174 41 -1 53 0 31 0 16 0 113 9 105 88 3 0 -5 51 40 14 14

PR 194 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

KO 0 69 70 163 0 73 49 55 107 108 44 111 130 138 0 75 152 43 78 3

SEASON Most All-Purpose Name DeAngelo Williams Charles Wilson Bobby Ward Keith Wright Eddie Hill Mac Cody Antoine Harden DeAngelo Williams Russell Copeland Antoine Harden Dornell Harris Ryan Roskelly Paul Gowen Gerard Arnold Terdell Middleton Jerry Harris Dave Casinelli Isaac Bruce

Yards Year 2003 1988 1973 1977 1978 1993 2002 2002 1992 2001 1972 1994 1970 1998 1976 1985 1963 1993

Yards 2,113 1,303 1,281 1,181 1,173 1,161 1,159 1,155 1,145 1,133 1,125 1,118 1,118 1,089 1,069 1,054 1,053 1,050

MEMPHIS

Charles Wilson

Bobby Ward

NAME RUSH DeAn Williams 1430 Antoine Harden 0 Antoine Harden 11 Ryan Johnson 0 Gerard Arnold 706 Gerard Arnold 1059 Damien Dodson 18 Teofilo Riley 572 Ryan Roskelly 9 Ryan Roskelly -2 Mac Cody 46 Russell Copeland 9 Russell Jones 112 Russell Copeland 0 Marvin Cox 844 Charles Wilson 14 William Arnold 0 Sammy Seals 14 Jerry Harris -14 Jerry Harris 0 Derrick Crawford 5 Derrick Crawford 2 Tony Wiley 497 Richard Williams 438 Leo Cage 599 Eddie Hill 739 Keith Wright 7 Terdell Middleton 919 Terdell Middleton 586 Bobby Ward 24 Bobby Ward 9 Dornell Harris 698 Dornell Harris 379 Paul Gowen 868 Paul Gowen 715 Jay McCoy 454 Nick Pappas 245 Bob Baxter 64 Bob Sherlag 0 Billy Fletcher 367 Dave Casinelli 1016 Dave Casinelli 826 Dave Casinelli 646 Nick Bouni 272 Nick Bouni 137 Laverne Steedley 129 Andy Nelson 348

REC 384 608 589 251 49 30 605 157 361 602 606 736 404 684 56 554 3 137 519 329 594 523 57 82 47 52 628 36 18 312 744 23 111 132 23 144 -3 10 673 0 37 40 83 0 0 13 145

PR 0 47 0 389 0 0 218 0 252 468 80 351 0 0 0 0 0 8 180 129 59 0 0 0 0 15 201 0 0 9 124 124 0 25 0 0 34 142 36 0 0 0 0 76 73 0 189

KO 299 504 533 219 0 0 0 0 28 50 429 49 259 19 0 735 555 523 369 446 247 157 93 221 0 367 345 114 231 218 404 115 294 93 126 215 527 449 0 389 0 15 0 159 166 39 183

YDS 2113 1159 1133 859 755 1089 841 729 650 1118 1161 1145 775 703 900 1303 558 674 1054 904 905 682 647 741 646 1173 1181 1069 835 563 1281 960 784 1118 864 813 803 665 709 756 1053 881 729 507 376 181 865

CAREER ALL-PURPOSE YARDS LEADERS Name DeAngelo Williams Keith Wright Damien Dodson Larry Porter Paul Gowen Dornell Harris Jerry Harris Wayne Pryor Gerard Arnold Terdell Middleton Stan Davis Russell Copeland

DeAngelo Williams set the Memphis single season allpurpose yardage record in 2003 and led the nation with an average of 192.1 yards per game.

202

Yrs. Played 20021974-77 1996-99 1990-93 1969-71 1971-73 1983-86 1986-89 1997-99 1974-76 1969-72 1989-92

Yards 3,268 3,099 2,914 2,821 2,736 2,680 2,663 2,551 2,521 2,470 2,460 2,396

Punting

MEMPHIS

SINGLE SEASON

SINGLE GAME Most Punts (min. 10) 13 Hugh Owens vs Texas A&M 12 Mike Coughlin vs Michigan 12 Hugh Owens vs Texas A&M 12 Paul Wilson vs South Carolina 12 Arthur Franklin vs SW Louisiana 11 Jim Cande vs Ole Miss 11 Hugh Owens vs Houston 11 Durwood Gordon vs W. Texas St. 11 Ben Graves vs Southern Miss 10 Ben Graves vs Miss State 10 James Gaither vs Southern Miss 10 Drew Pairamore vs Louisville 10 Mike Coughlin vs SW Louisiana

1979 1995 1978 1972 1986 1999 1978 1968 2000 2000 2001 1996 1995

Most 492 450 442 433 423 421 416

1979 2001 2000 1978 1978 1982 1972

Yards Punted (min. 400) Hugh Owens vs Texas A&M James Gaither vs Southern Miss Ben Graves vs Miss State Hugh Owens vs Texas A&M Hugh Owens vs Houston Stan Weaver vs Vanderbilt Paul Wilson vs South Carolina

Highest Punting Average (min. 46.0) 52.3 James Gaither vs Army 2001 52.0 Preston Watts vs Union 1942 50.3 Jeff Buffaloe vs Louisville 1992 49.5 Brandon Roberson vs TTU 2003 49.4 Jeff Buffaloe vs Alabama 1991 48.8 Olie Cordill vs West Texas St. 1963 48.2 Walt Stephens vs Tennessee 1984 Longest Punt (min. 60) 78 Jeff Fite vs Alabama 71 Ollie Cordill vs West Texas State 70 Russell Richards vs Florida State 69 Jeff Fite vs Florida 69 Virgil Pearcy vs Miss State

1989 1963 1980 1988 1974

Most Punts - Season 80 Hugh Owens 80 Russell Richards 78 Ben Graves 78 Stan Weaver 77 Arthur Franklin 73 Drew Pairamore 73 Jeff Fite 71 Hugh Owens 70 Drew Pairamore 68 Mike Coughlin 67 Jim Cande 65 James Gaither 65 Jeff Fite 65 Durwood Gordon Most 3125 3117 3049 3048 3040 2928 2817 2808 2718 2710

Yards Punted (min. 2700) Ben Graves Hugh Owens Stan Weaver Russell Richards Jeff Fite Arthur Franklin Drew Pairamore Jim Cande James Gaither Drew Pairamore

1978 1980 2000 1983 1986 1996 1990 1979 1994 1995 1999 2001 1989 1968 2000 1978 1983 1980 1990 1986 1996 1999 2001 1994

Highest Punting Average (min. 25) 44.6 Jeff Buffaloe 1992 42.6 Walt Stephens 1984 42.3 Jeff Buffaloe 1991 41.9 Jim Cande 1999 41.6 Jim Cande 1998 41.6 Jeff Fite 1990 41.3 Olie Cordill 1963 41.0 Jeff Fite 1989 40.6 James Gaither 2001 40.3 James Gaither 2002 40.2 Drew Pairamore 1997 40.1 Ben Graves 2000 40.0 Jeff Fite 1988 40.0 Paul Parrish 1959

CAREER

Jeff Buffaloe holds the Memphis career punting average record at 43.5 yards per kick.

Most Punts 247 Jeff Fite 246 Hugh Owens 206 Drew Pairamore 192 Stan Weaver 160 Paul Wilson 141 Arthur Franklin 128 Bob Baxter 118 Ben Graves 111 Durwood Gordon 102 Jeff Buffaloe

1987-90 1976-79 1994-97 1980-83 1969-72 1985-86 1965-67 1998-00 1968-69 1991-92

Most Yards Punted 9,939 Jeff Fite 9,305 Hugh Owens 8,057 Drew Pairamore 7,374 Stan Weaver 6,367 Paul Wilson 5,408 Arthur Franklin 4,676 Ben Graves 4,632 Bob Baxter 4,433 Jeff Buffaloe

1987-90 1976-79 1994-97 1980-83 1969-72 1985-86 1998-00 1965-67 1991-92

203

4,057 Jim Cande 4,035 Durwood Gordon

1997-99 1968-69

Highest Punting Average 43.5 Jeff Buffaloe 41.8 Jim Cande

1991-92 1997-99

Jim Cande averaged 41.8 yards per punt during his career as a Tiger.

40.2 39.8 39.6 39.6 39.1 38.4 38.4

Jeff Fite Paul Wilson Ben Graves Ollie Cordill Drew Pairamore Stan Weaver Arthur Franklin

1987-90 1969-72 1998-00 1963-65 1994-97 1980-83 1985-86

TEAM RECORDS GAME Most Punts 13 vs Texas A&M 12 vs Michigan 12 vs SW Louisiana 12 vs Texas A&M 12 vs South Carolina 11 vs Ole Miss 11 vs Miss State 11 vs Houston 11 vs West Texas State

1979 1995 1986 1978 1972 1999 2000 1978 1968

Most Yards Punted 492 vs Texas A&M 450 vs Southern Miss 442 vs Miss State 433 vs Texas A&M 423 vs Houston 421 vs Vanderbilt 416 vs South Carolina

1979 2001 2000 1978 1978 1982 1972

Fewest Yards Punted 11 vs Southern Miss

1977

Highest Punting Average 52.3 vs Army 50.3 vs Louisville 48.5 vs Houston

2001 1992 1963

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48.2 46.0 46.0

vs Georgia vs Mississippi State vs West Texas State

Lowest Punting Average 11.0 vs Southern Miss

1984 1974 1964 1977

SINGLE SEASON

3117 3049 3048 3040 2928 2873 2817

1978 1983 1980 1990 1986 1994 1996

Fewest Yards Punted 985 1962

Most Punts 81 1980 80 1978 79 1983 78 2000 77 1986 77 1981 73 1996 73 1990 70 1994

Highest Punting Average 43.3 1992 40.2 1997 40.2 1963 40.2 1988 38.9 1982 38.7 2002 38.5 2001

Fewest Punts 29 1962

Lowest Punting Average 33.9 1962

Most Yards Punted 3125 2000 Arthur Franklin, now a doctor and a member of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical staff, averaged 38.4 yards per punt during his career as a Tiger.

YEAR-BY-YEAR PUNTING LEADERS YEAR 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1957 1956

NAME Brandon Roberson James Gaither James Gaither Ben Graves Jim Cande Jim Cande Drew Pairamore Drew Pairamore Mike Coughlin Drew Pairamore Andy McWilliams Jeff Buffaloe Jeff Buffaloe Jeff Fite Jeff Fite Jeff Fite Jeff Fite Arthur Franklin Arthur Franklin Wally Hatfield Stan Weaver Stan Weaver Stan Weaver Russell Richards Hugh Owens Hugh Owens Hugh Owens Hugh Owens Mike Fuhrman Virgil Pearcy Mike Fuhrman Paul Wilson Paul Wilson Paul Wilson Durwood Gordon Durwood Gordon Bob Baxter Bob Baxter Bob Baxter Ollie Cordill Ollie Cordill Russell Vollmer Russell Vollmer Paul Parrish Paul Parrish Frank Talerico Andy Nelson

NO 50 35 67 78 67 30 63 73 68 70 41 52 50 73 65 58 51 77 64 42 78 59 55 80 71 80 55 40 41 39 40 62 51 47 46 65 38 54 36 29 22 28 31 32 25 31 31

YDS 1975 1411 2718 3125 2808 1249 2530 2817 2543 2710 1485 2317 2116 3040 2667 2319 1913 2928 2480 1572 3049 2300 2025 3046 2674 3117 2031 1483 1508 1476 1407 2533 1999 1835 1564 2471 1409 1977 1246 1106 908 958 1120 1183 1000 1156 1118

AVG 39.5 40.3 40.6 40.1 41.9 41.6 40.2 38.6 37.4 38.7 36.2 44.6 42.3 41.6 41.0 40.0 37.5 38.0 38.8 37.4 39.1 38.9 36.8 38.1 37.6 39.0 36.9 37.1 36.7 37.8 35.2 37.3 39.2 39.0 34.0 38.1 37.0 36.5 34.6 38.0 41.3 34.2 36.1 37.0 40.0 37.3 36.1

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CAREER PUNTING LEADERS Name Jeff Buffaloe Jim Cande James Gaither Jeff Fite Paul Wilson Ben Graves Olie Cordill Drew Pairamore Stan Weaver Arthur Franklin

Yrs. 1991-92 1997-99 2001-02 1987-90 1969-72 1998-00 1963-65 1994-97 1980-83 1985-86

No. 102 97 102 247 160 118 65 206 192 141

Yds. 4,433 4,057 4,129 9,939 6,367 4,676 2,576 8,057 7,374 5,408

Avg. 43.5 41.8 40.4 40.2 39.8 39.6 39.6 39.1 38.4 38.4

Kicking SINGLE GAME Most Points Kicking (min. 13) 18 Ryan White vs UAB 16 Ryan White vs Cincinnati 14 Stephen Gostkowski vs Ole Miss 14 Joe Allison vs Tulane 13 Ryan White vs Arkansas State 13 Don Glosson vs Ole Miss 13 Rusty Bennett vs NTSU

1999 1998 2003 1992 2000 1983 1977

Most PATs Attempted (min. 7) 9 Pete Weeks vs Louisville 8 Joe Allison vs Tulane 8 Jack Carter vs Hardin-Simmons 7 W.D. Weeks vs Wichita State 7 Roger Carter vs Cincinnati 7 Hal McGeorge vs Virginia Tech 7 Ryan White vs Houston

1969 1992 1961 1970 1972 1973 2001

Most PATs Made (min. 7) 9 Pete Weeks vs Louisville 8 Joe Allison vs Tulane 8 Jack Carter vs Hardin-Simmons 7 Pete Weeks vs Wichita State 7 Roger Carter vs Cincinnati 7 Hal McGeorge vs Virginia Tech 7 Ryan White vs Houston

1969 1992 1961 1970 1972 1973 2001

Most Field Goals Made in a Half 4 Ryan White vs UAB

1999

Most 6 4 4 4 4 4

Most 5 4 4 4 4

Field Goals Made (min. 4) Ryan White vs UAB Ryan White vs Arkansas State Ryan White vs Cincinnati Joe Allison vs Mississippi Rusty Bennett vs North Texas

Most 16 15 13

Consecutive Field Goals Made Ryan White 1998 Don Glosson 1984 Joe Allison 1992

1999 2000 1998 1992 1977

Tiger kicker Ryan White booted 16 consecutive field goals in 1998.

MEMPHIS Longest Field Goal Made 52 Ryan White vs Cincinnati 52 Luis Tejeda vs Mississippi 52 Don Glosson vs Florida State 51 Joe Allison vs Mississippi 51 Joe Allison vs Arkansas 51 Joe Allison vs East Carolina 51 Don Glosson vs Georgia Thomas Ingles vs Mississippi 51 Most Consecutive PATs Made 101 Ryan White 87 Joe Allison 52 Stephen Gostkowski 33 Don Glosson 32 Jack Carter 28 Joe Allison 23 John Butler

1998 1994 1985 1992 1992 1990 1984 1982 1998-01 1991-93 20021984 1961 1990 1987

1.000 Joe Allison (25X25) 1.000 Don Glosson (29X29) 1.000 John Butler (18X18)

1991 1983 1989

Most Field Goals Made 23 Joe Allison 19 Stephen Gostkowski 16 Ryan White 16 John Butler 15 Don Glosson 14 John Butler 14 Don Glosson

1992 2003 1998 1989 1984 1988 1983

Most Field Goals Attempted 29 Stephen Gostkowski 25 Joe Allison 20 John Butler 20 Don Glosson 20 Rusty Bennett 19 John Butler

2003 1992 1989 1983 1977 1988

Tiger kicker John Butler and his holder, punter Jeff Fite, combined for 16 field goals in 1989, the second highest season total in school history.

SINGLE SEASON Most PATs Made 44 Stephen Gostkowski 42 John Cobb 38 Jack Carter 37 Pete Weeks 36 Ryan White 32 Stephen Gostkowski 32 Joe Allison 32 Hal McGeorge

2003 1949 1961 1969 2001 2002 1992 1973

Most 44 43 42 37 36 36 33 32 32

2003 1961 1969 2002 2001 1960 1973 1992 1968

PATs Attempted Stephen Gostkowski Jack Carter Pete Weeks Stephen Gostkowski Ryan White Jack Carter Hal McGeorge Joe Allison Pete Weeks

Highest PAT Percentage 1.000 Stephen Gostkowski (44X44) 1.000 Ryan White (36X36) 1.000 Ryan White (18X18) 1.000 Ryan White (25X25) 1.000 Ryan White (22X22) 1.000 Joe Allison (30x30) 1.000 Joe Allison (32X32)

205

2003 2001 2000 1999 1998 1993 1992

Highest Field Goal Percentage 1.000 Ryan White (16X16) 1.000 Joe Allison Most Points Kicking 101 Stephen Gostkowski 101 Joe Allison 71 Don Glosson 70 Ryan White 66 Joe Allison 66 John Butler 63 Don Glosson 60 Ryan White 59 Stephen Gostkowski

1998

2003 1992 1983 1998 1993 1989 1984 2001 2002

CAREER Most Points Kicking 263 Joe Allison (110 PAT/51 FG) 1990-93 248 Ryan White (101 PAT/49 FG) 1998-01 214 John Butler (70 PAT/48 FG) 1986-89 168 Don Glosson (66 PAT/34 FG) 1983-85 160 Stephen Gostkowski (76PAT/28) 2002Most PATs Made 110 Joe Allison 101 Ryan White 78 Pete Weeks 77 Jack Carter

1990-93 1998-01 1967-69 1959-61

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Stephen Gostkowski John Butler

20021986-89

Most PATs Attempted 112 Joe Allison 101 Ryan White 92 Jack Carter 91 Pete Weeks 81 Stephen Gostkowski 74 John Butler

1990-93 1998-01 1959-61 1967-69 20021986-89

Highest PAT Percentage 1.000 Ryan White (101X101) 98.2 Joe Allison (110X112) 96.2 Hal McGeorge (51x53) 95.7 Don Glosson (66X69) 95.6 Rusty Bennett (65X68) 93.8 Stephen Gostkowski (76X81)

1998-01 1990-93 1972-73 1983-85 1977-80 2002-

Most Field Goals Made 51 Joe Allison 49 Ryan White 48 John Butler 34 Don Glosson 30 Rusty Bennett 28 Stephen Gostkowski

1990-93 1998-01 1986-89 1983-85 1977-80 2002-

Most Field Goals Attempted 71 Joe Allison 67 Ryan White 63 John Butler 51 Don Glosson 50 Rusty Bennett

1990-93 1998-01 1986-89 1983-85 1977-80

Highest Field Goal Percentage 76.1 John Butler (48X63) 73.1 Ryan White (49X67) 71.8 Joe Allison (51X71) 66.6 Don Glosson (34X51) 65.1 Stephen Gostkowski (28X43)

1986-89 1998-01 1990-93 1983-85 2002-

YEAR-BY-YEAR FIELD GOAL LEADERS YEAR 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1961 1960 1957

TEAM RECORDS GAME Most Extra Points 9 vs Louisville 8 vs Tulane 7 vs Houston 7 vs Virginia Tech 7 vs Wichita State 7 vs Cincinnati 7 vs Louisville

1969 1992 2001 1973 1972 1972 1962

Most Field Goals Made 5 vs UAB 4 vs Cincinnati 4 vs Mississippi 4 vs North Texas State 3 12 times

1999 1998 1992 1976

Most Field Goals Attempted 6 vs UAB 6 vs North Texas State 4 vs Tennessee Tech 4 vs Arkansas 4 vs Mississippi 4 vs North Texas State 3 against several opponents

1999 1976 2003 1994 1992 1977

Most Consecutive Field Goals Made 16 1998-99 16 1983-1984 11 1992

NAME Stephen Gostkowski Stephen Gostkowski Ryan White Ryan White Ryan White Ryan White Jim Cande Ted Lane Jimmy Keith Luis Tejeda Joe Allison Joe Allison Joe Allison Joe Allison John Butler John Butler John Butler John Butler Don Glosson Don Glosson Don Glosson Tomas Ingles Gregg Hauss Rusty Bennett Rusty Bennett Rusty Bennett Rusty Bennett Bobby Williams Bobby Williams Bobby Williams Hal McGeorge Neil Purdie Neil Purdie Pete Weeks Pete Weeks Pete Weeks Wood Stevens Larry Groce Billy Fletcher Billy Fletcher Billy Fletcher Jack Carter Jack Carter Robert Lyles

SEASON Most Extra Points 44 2003 40 1961 39 1969 36 2001 34 1960 Most 23 19 15 15 14 14

MADE 19 9 8 18 19 16 6 12 5 13 12 23 6 10 16 14 11 7 5 15 14 7 5 8 5 4 13 3 5 9 9 4 6 2 5 5 2 1 3 7 3 1 2 1

LG 45 50 45 47 47 52 42 45 44 52 47 51 43 52 48 44 47 46 51 50 50 51 37 46 49 38 45 9 36 37 34 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Fewest Field Goals Attempted 8 1978 8 1968 Fewest Field Goal Made 18 1982

Field Goals Made 1992 2003 1994 1984 1988 1983

Fewest Field Goals Made 0 1958 Most 28 25 21 20 20 19 19

ATT 28 14 14 12 13 16 9 18 8 17 18 25 13 15 20 19 15 9 13 16 20 14 8 13 10 7 20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 10 NA NA NA NA NA NA 2 3 NA

Field Goals Attempted 2003 1992 1994 1983 1977 1995 1988

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CAREER FIELD GOAL LEADERS Name Joe Allison Ryan White John Butler Don Glosson Rusty Bennett Steph. Gostkowski Bobby Williams Billy Fletcher Pete Weeks Thomas Ingles Neil Purdie Hal McGeorge

Yrs. Played 1990-93 1998-01 1986-89 1983-85 1977-80 20021974-76 1963-65 1968-70 1981-83 1971-72 1971-73

Made-Att 51 X 71 49 X 67 48 X 63 34 X 51 30 X 50 28 X 43 17 X NA 13 X NA 12 X NA 11 X 22 10 X NA 10 X NA

Kickoff Returns 527 523

SINGLE GAME Kickoff Returns 8 Antoine Harden vs Tennessee 6 DeAngelo Williams vs Cincinnati 6 Charles Wilson vs Southern Miss 6 Gerald White vs Mississippi State 6 Edwin Lovelady vs Army 6 Donnie Elder vs Mississippi 6 Stan Davis vs Tennessee

2001 2002 1988 1986 1985 1982 1969

Most Kickoff Return Yards 167 Jerry Harris vs Southern Miss 163 Xavier Crawford vs Missouri 160 Antoine Harden vs Tennessee 157 P.T. Jones vs Tulane 152 DeAngelo Williams vs Cincinnati 152 Mac Cody vs Cincinnati 152 Charles Wilson vs Tulane 146 Dornell Harris vs Drake 141 Keith Cobb vs East Carolina 141 Nick Pappas vs Houston 140 Keith Cobb vs Southern Miss

1983 1991 2001 1997 2002 1993 1988 1972 1998 1967 1998

Highest Kickoff Return Average 41.8 Jerry Harris vs Southern Miss 38.0 Charles Wilson vs Tulane 35.3 Nick Pappas vs Houston 34.5 DeAngelo Williams vs Tulane 32.6 Xavier Crawford vs Missouri 31.4 P.T. Jones vs Tulane 30.4 Mac Cody vs Cincinnati

1983 1988 1965 2003 1991 1997 1993

Most Kickoff Return TDs 1 Kevin Cobb vs Tennessee 1 Mac Cody vs Cincinnati 1 Charles Wilson vs Tulane 1 Jerry Harris vs Southern Miss 1 Charles Greenhill vs Cincicnnati 1 Terdell Middleton vs North Texas 1 Stan Davis vs Cincinnati 1 Nick Pappas vs Ole Miss 1 Billy Fletcher vs Houston

1996 1993 1988 1983 1983 1975 1972 1967 1963

Longest Kickoff Return 98 Jerry Harris vs Southern Miss 97 Charles Wilson vs Tulane 96 Terdell Middleton vs North Texas 95 Kevin Cobb vs Tennessee 94 Stan Davis vs Cincinnati 93 Nick Pappas vs Mississippi 93 Preston Watts vs Troy State

1983 1988 1975 1996 1972 1967 1940

SINGLE SEASON Most Kickoff Returns 30 Charles Wilson 28 Reginald Jones 26 Antoine Harden 25 Antoine Harden 24 William Arnold 23 William Arnold 22 Derrick Crawford

1988 1989 2002 2001 1987 1990 1981

Most Kickoff Return Yards 735 Charles Wilson 622 Reginald Jones 555 William Arnold 553 Antoine Harden

1988 1989 1987 2001

Nick Pappas Sammy Seals

1967 1986

Highest Kickoff Return Average 33.0 Mac Cody 31.0 Nick Pappas 30.2 John Martin 28.9 Bobby Ward 27.5 Xavier Crawford 27.4 Bobby Ward

1993 1967 1992 1973 1991 1974

1996 1993 1988 1983 1983 1975 1972 1967 1963

MEMPHIS 8 8 8 8

vs Mississippi vs Mississippi vs Louisville vs Mississippi

1980 1971 1970 1970

Most Kickoff Return Yards 196 vs Cincinnati 186 vs Southern Miss 169 vs Florida State 168 vs Tennessee 168 vs Houston 168 vs Tulane 167 vs Cincinnati

2002 1983 1979 2001 1967 1988 1972

Fewest Kickoff Return Yards 0 vs several opponents

CAREER Kickoff Returns 55 William Arnold 53 Antoine Harden 47 Jerry Harris 45 Derrick Crawford 40 Dornell Harris 39 Kevin Cobb 36 Keith Wright

1987-90 2000-02 1983-86 1980-83 1971-73 1994-97 1974-77

Most Kickoff Return Yards 1,202 William Arnold 1,165 Jerry Harris 1,085 Antoine Harden 957 Derrick Crawford 900 Russ Vollmer 868 Dornell Harris 837 Kevin Cobb

1987-90 1983-86 2000-02 1980-83 1960-63 1971-73 1994-97

Highest Kickoff Return Average 30.0 Russ Vollmer 28.1 Bobby Ward 27.7 Nick Bouni 26.8 Stan Davis 25.5 Brian Davis 25.3 Quitman Spaulding 24.8 Jerry Harris

1960-63 1973-74 1956-59 1969-71 1994-95 1993-95 1983-86

1996 1993 1988 1983 1983 1975 1972 1967 1963

TEAM RECORDS GAME Most 9 9 8

Kickoff Returns vs Cincinnati vs Tennessee vs Florida State

207

2002 2001 1987

Charles Wilson holds the Tiger single season kickoff return yardage record at 735 yards.

William Arnold

Jerry Harris

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Year-By-Year Kickoff Return Leaders YEAR 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1957 1956

NAME DeAngelo Williams Antoine Harden Antoine Harden Ryan Johnson Ken Coutain Keith Cobb Kevin Cobb Damien Dodson Kevin Cobb Brian Davis Mac Cody John Martin Xavier Crawford William Arnold Reginald Jones Charles Wilson William Arnold Sammy Seals Jerry Harris Jerry Harris Derrick Crawford Derrick Crawford Derrick Crawford Derrick Burroughs Richard Williams Eddie Hill Keith Wright Ricky Rivas Terdell Middleton Bobby Ward Bobby Ward Dornell Harris Dornell Harris Gerald Tinker Stan Davis Jay McCoy Nick Pappas Bob Baxter Bob Baxter Billy Fletcher Russell Vollmer Russell Vollmer Russell Vollmer Nick Bouni Nick Bouni Bob Schmidt Andy Nelson

NO 13 26 25 12 11 19 16 19 11 16 13 9 10 23 28 30 24 21 15 20 12 7 22 12 17 20 17 21 11 16 14 17 14 17 14 6 17 19 14 16 9 10 10 8 4 7 8

YD 299 504 533 219 184 432 342 362 222 416 429 272 275 485 622 735 555 523 369 446 247 157 467 246 348 367 345 406 231 438 404 404 294 363 361 215 527 449 303 389 290 302 280 159 166 149 183

1 0 0 - YA R D KICK RETURN GAMES TDS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Keith 141 140 136

Cobb (3) vs East Carolina vs Southern Miss vs Tulane

Charles Wilson (3) 152 vs Tulane 130 vs Southern Miss 104 vs Tulsa

1998 1998 1998 1988 1988 1988

Richard Williams (3) 133 vs Florida State 129 vs Ole Miss 104 vs Ole Miss

1979 1980 1979

Nick Pappas (3) 141 vs Houston 129 vs Ole Miss 116 vs Utah State

1967 1967 1967

Mac Cody (2) 152 vs Cincinnati 114 vs Ole Miss

1993 1992

Jerry Harris (2) 167 vs Southern Miss * 121 vs Alabama

1983 1985

Bob Baxter (2) 108 vs Ole Miss 100 vs Southern Miss DeAngelo Williams (1) 152 vs Cincinnati

1965 1965 2002

Antoine Harden (1) 160 vs Tennessee

2001

Xavier Crawford (1) 163 vs Missouri

1997

P.T. Jones (1) 157 vs Tulane

1997

Kevin Cobb (1) 131 vs Tennessee

Brian Davis (1) 115 vs Miss State

1995

John Martin (1) 108 vs Tennessee

1992

Russell Copeland (1) 108 vs Florida State

1989

Reginald Jones (1) 111 vs Florida

1989

Sammy Seals (1) 125 vs Tennessee

1986

Gerald White (1) 108 vs Mississippi State

1986

Derrick Crawford (1) 111 vs Southern Miss

1981

Sean McCann (1) 111 vs Mississippi State

1979

Eddie Hill (1) 107 vs Wichita State

1978

Bobby Ward (1) 111 vs Houston

1973

Dornell Harris (1) 146 vs Drake

1972

Stan Davis (1) 138 vs Tennessee

1969

David Berrong (1) 133 vs Wichita State

1968

Russell Vollmer (1) 108 vs Mississippi State

1963

Billy Fletcher (1) 107 vs Ole Miss

1964

Tommy Elred (1) 147 vs Southern Miss

1964

1996

SEASON Most Kickoff Returns 57 1986 50 1998 48 2002 47 2001 45 1988 42 1978 Fewest Kickoff Returns 17 1962 Most Kickoff Return Yards 1111 1986 1071 1993 1025 1998 964 2002 954 1988 887 1972 885 2001 877 1995 Fewest Kickoff Return Yards 388 1960

CAREER KICKOFF RETURN LEADERS Name Yrs. Played William Arnold 1987-90 Jerry Harris 1983-86 Antoine Harden 2000-02 Russ Vollmer 1960-63 Dornell Harris 1971-73 Bobby Ward 1973-74 Kevin Cobb 1994-97 Bob Baxter 1965-67 Keith Wright 1974-77 Charles Wilson 1986-88 DeAngelo Williams 2002Stan Davis 1969-71 John Martin 1993-94 Brian Davis 1993-95 Nick Pappas 1966-67 P.T. Jones 1997-98 Sammy Seals 1985-87 Keith Cobb 1995-98 (20 returns is the minimum)

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No. 55 47 53 29 40 30 39 33 36 30 31 26 25 24 22 23 21 25

Yds. 1,202 1,165 1,085 900 868 842 837 752 738 735 719 697 647 612 594 532 523 522

Avg. 21.8 24.8 20.5 30.0 21.7 28.1 21.2 22.8 20.5 24.5 23.2 26.8 25.9 25.5 27.0 23.1 24.9 20.8

Punt Returns SINGLE GAME Most Punt Returns 10 Ryan Roskelly vs Tulsa 6 Ryan Johnson vs UAB 6 Damien Dodson vs Houston 6 Russell Copeland vs Cincinnati 6 Jerry Harris vs Mississippi State 6 Keith Wright vs North Texas State 6 Stan Davis vs Tennessee 6 Dornell Harris vs Drake 6 Bob Baxter vs Mississippi

1994 2001 1997 1992 1985 1974 1969 1972 1965

Most Punt Return Yards 194 Ryan Roskelly vs Tulsa 133 David Berrong vs Wichita State 120 Keith Wright vs N. Texas State 94 Damien Dodson vs Houston 92 Ryan Johnson vs Cincinnati 92 Bob Baxter vs Mississippi 89 Bobby Ward vs Mississippi

1994 1968 1974 1997 2000 1967 1973

Highest Punt Return Average 33.3 David Berrong vs Wichita State 30.7 Bob Baxter vs Ole Miss 30.6 Ryan Johnson vs Cincinnati 30.0 Keith Wright vs North Texas 21.8 Bobby Ward vs Ole Miss 19.4 Ryan Roskelly vs Tulsa 15.7 Damien Dodson vs Houston

1968 1967 2000 1974 1973 1994 1997

Most Punt Return TDs 1 Keith Cobb vs SW Louisiana 1 Ryan Roskelly vs Tulsa 1 Judson Flint vs Ole Miss 1 Judson Flint vs Louisville 1 Keith Wright vs Louisville 1 Keith Wright vs Wichita State 1 Keith Wright vs Louisville 1 Keith Wright vs North Texas 1 Steve Jaggard vs Tulsa 1 Bob Baxter vs Ole Miss 1 Bob Sherlag vs Wake Forest 1 Russell Vollmer vs Ole Miss 1 nine blocked punts for TDs Longest Punt Return 97 Keith Wright vs North Texas 94 Keith Wright vs Louisville 94 Frank Mawyer vs Chattanooga 88 Russ Vollmer vs Mississippi 86 Ricky Rivas vs Wichita State 86 Jack Carter vs Chattanooga

1995 1994 1978 1978 1976 1976 1975 1974 1968 1967 1964 1962

1974 1975 1950 1962 1975 1961

SINGLE SEASON Most Punt Returns 40 Ryan Roskelly 37 Ryan Johnson 37 Russell Copeland 36 Darron White 36 Ryan Johnson 31 Charlie Babb 30 Ryan Roskelly 27 Cole Hoppe 27 Jerry Harris 25 Tripp Higgins Most Punt Return Yards 468 Ryan Roskelly

1994 2000 1992 2002 2001 1971 1995 2003 1985 1999 1994

389 376 351 308 301 254 252 240 239

MEMPHIS

Ryan Johnson Ryan Johnson Russell Copeland Bob Baxter Darron White David Berrong Ryan Roskelly James Thompson Jack Carter

2000 2001 1992 1967 2002 1968 1995 1972 1961

Highest Punt Return Average 34.1 Jack Carter 27.8 Keith Wright 20.4 Frank Talerico 20.4 Russ Vollmer 18.9 Andy Nelson

1961 1975 1956 1962 1956

Most Punt Return TDs 2 Judson Flint 2 Keith Wright 1 17 players tied with one

1978 1976

CAREER Most Punt Returns 76 Ryan Johnson 70 Ryan Roskelly 57 Keith Wright 48 Anthony Parker 47 Jerry Harris 41 Charlie Babb 40 Bob Baxter

19991994-95 1974-77 1979-82 1983-86 1969-71 1965-67

Most Punt Return Yards 816 Keith Wright 784 Ryan Johnson 720 Ryan Roskelly 450 Bob Baxter 376 David Berrong 361 Jack Carter 354 Russell Copeland 314 Jerry Harris

1974-77 19991994-95 1965-67 1967-69 1959-61 1989-92 1983-86

Highest Punt Return Average 20.1 Jack Carter 14.3 Keith Wright 14.3 Russ Vollmer 11.9 James Thompson 11.4 David Berrong 10.3 Ryan Roskelly

1959-61 1974-77 1960-63 1972-74 1967-69 1994-95

Most Punt Return TDs 4 Keith Wright 2 Judson Flint 1 15 players tied with one

120 97 92 92 92

vs North Texas State vs Cincinnati vs Cincinnati vs Mississippi vs Southern Miss

Fewest Punt Return Yards -8 vs Tulane Most Punt Return TDs 3 vs Tulsa (two on blocked punts) 1 18 times

1974 1972 2000 1967 1972 2003 1968

SEASON Most Punt Returns 47 1994 44 2002 39 2000 38 1971 36 2001 35 1995 35 1993 27 1983 27 1964 Fewest Punt Returns 13 1998 Most Punt Return Yards 514 1994 468 1992 408 1961 385 1972 381 1968 Fewest Punt Return Yards 54 1980 Most Punt Return TDs 3 1968 2 1978 2 1976 2 1974

Ryan Roskelly

1974-77 1978-79

TEAM RECORDS GAME Most Punt Returns 10 vs Tulsa 9 vs Mississippi State 8 vs Quantico 7 vs Tennessee Tech 6 vs several opponents Most Punt Return Yards 194 vs Tulsa 133 vs Tulsa 133 vs Wichita State

209

1994 1985 1966 1962

1994 1968 1968

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TOP PUNT RETURN PERFORMANCES

YEAR-BY-YEAR PUNT RETURN LEADERS YEAR 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1957 1956

NAME Cole Hoppe Darron White Ryan Johnson Ryan Johnson Tripp Higgins Damien Dodson Damien Dodson Chancy Carr Ryan Roskelly Ryan Roskelly John Martin Russell Copeland Cliff Robinson Glenn Rogers, Jr. Glenn Rogers, Jr. Mike Nettles Sammy Seals Jerry Craine Jerry Harris Jerry Harris Derrick Crawford Enis Jackson Anthony Parker Anthony Parker Anthony Parker Judson Flint Keith Wright Keith Wright Keith Wright Keith Wright Bobby Ward James Thompson Charlie Babb Charlie Babb David Berrong David Berrong Bob Baxter Bob Baxter Tommy Elred Ollie Cordill Ollie Cordill Russell Vollmer Jack Carter Nick Bouni Nick Bouni Frank Talerico Andy Nelson

NO 27 36 36 37 25 12 18 23 30 40 17 37 23 16 7 13 13 14 27 19 6 10 17 15 12 19 21 16 7 13 15 19 31 10 14 19 19 21 15 7 6 11 7 3 5 5 10

YDS 211 301 376 389 141 56 218 117 252 468 152 351 116 109 69 59 67 160 180 129 59 53 126 53 79 211 201 228 169 218 124 240 180 55 122 254 308 142 149 87 51 224 239 76 73 57 189

TDS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Defensive back David Berrong led the Tigers in punt returns in 1968 and 1969.

Bob Baxter

Keith Wright

Kevin Cobb

210

YDs

NAME

194 120 94 94 94 92 92 92 88 87 87 86 86 86 78 78 78 78 77 75 73 72 69 68 68 66 60 60 57 56 55 54 54 53 53 50 50 50

Ryan Roskelly vs Tulsa, 1994 Keith Wright vs North Texas, 1974 Keith Wright vs Louisville, 1975 Damien Dodson vs Houston, 1997 Frank Mawyer vs UT-Chattanooga, 1950 Ryan Johnson vs Cincinnati, 2000 Bob Baxter vs Ole Miss, 1967 Stan Davis vs Southern Miss, 1972 Russ Vollmer vs Ole Miss, 1962 Jerry Craine vs Tennessee, 1986 Bobby Ward vs Ole Miss, 1973 Russell Copeland vs Cincinnati, 1992 Ricky Rivas vs Wichita State, 1975 Jack Carter vs UT-Chattanooga, 1961 Keith Wright vs Ole Miss, 1976 James Thompson vs Tulsa, 1972 James Thompson vs Cincinnati, 1972 Steve Cacciola vs Florida State, 1974 Judson Flint vs Ole Miss, 1978 Judson Flint vs Louisville, 1978 Ryan Roskelly vs S.W. Louisiana, 1995 Bob Sherlag vs Wake Forest, 1964 Keith Wright vs Louisville, 1976 Bob Baxter vs Southern Miss, 1967 Keith Wright vs North Texas, 1977 Russ Vollmer vs Tennessee Tech, 1962 Mac Cody vs Southern Miss, 1993 Ryan Roskelly vs Ole Miss, 1994 Jerry Craine vs Southern Miss 1986 Jerry Todd vs Utah State, 1969 Tommy Elred vs North Texas, 1965 Ollie Cordill vs McNeese State, 1964 David Berrong vs North Texas, 1969 Keith Wright vs Utah State, 1977 Russ Vollmer vs Detroit, 1962 Ryan Johnson vs Tennessee, 2000 Sammy Seals vs Arkansas State, 1987 Russell Copeland vs Louisville, 1992

CAREER PUNT RETURN YARDAGE Name Keith Wright Ryan Roskelly Bob Baxter Ryan Johnson David Berrong Jack Carter Russell Copeland Jerry Harris Damien Dodson Anthony Parker Anthony Carter James Thompson Russell Vollmer Charlie Babb Tommy Elred Judson Flint Frank Talerico

Yrs. Played 1974-77 1994-95 1965-67 1999-01 1967-69 1959-61 1989-92 1983-86 1996-99 1979-82 1979-82 1972-74 1960-63 1969-71 1964-66 1977-78 1956-57

No. 57 70 40 40 33 18 38 47 35 48 12 22 17 41 23 19 12

Yds. 816 720 450 408 376 361 354 314 295 290 272 269 258 235 224 211 200

Avg. 14.3 10.3 11.3 10.2 11.4 20.1 9.5 6.7 8.4 6.0 22.6 12.2 15.2 5.7 9.7 11.1 16.6

Defense SINGLE GAME Most Solo Tackles 19 Pete Scatamacchia vs Louisville 16 Alex Dees vs Southern Miss 15 Dave Pawlik vs San Jose State 14 Todd Ondra vs Louisville 14 Wilson Neely vs Miss State 12 Glenn Sumter vs Southern Miss

1979 1968 1971 1978 1986 2001

Most Assisted Tackles 19 Art Brumit vs Utah State 13 Joe Rushing vs Utah State 13 Damon Young vs Tulane 12 Todd Ondra vs NE Louisiana 12 Todd Ondra vs Louisville

1967 1967 1987 1979 1979

Most Total Tackles 25 Pete Scatamacchia vs Louisville 21 Tommy James vs Utah State 21 Alex Dees vs USM 20 Kamal Shakir vs Army 20 John Allen vs Houston 20 Glenn Whittemore vs Sou. Miss 20 Todd Ondra vs Texas A&M 20 Mike Kleimeyer vs Tennessee 18 Glenn Sumter vs East Carolina

1979 1970 1968 1999 1968 1973 1979 1981 2001

Most 4 4 3

Quarterback Sacks James Logan vs Ark. State Marlon Brown vs Louisville by eight different players

Most Tackles for Lost Yardage 6 Tony Williams vs Tennessee 5 Marlon Brown vs Southern Miss 5 Rod Brown vs Arkansas 4 by 11 different players Most Fumble Recoveries 3 Ricky Kale vs Southern Miss 2 Eric Taylor vs Arkansas State 2 Reginald Howard vs Ole Miss 2 Demorrio Shank vs Houston 2 Larry Frakenbach vs North Texas

1994 1987

1996 1987 1993

1970 2003 1999 1998 1970

Longest Fumble Return 84 Corey Irby vs Louisville 73 Glenn Sumter vs Miss State 64 Manny Santibanez vs USM 57 Ruben Melton vs. Cincinnati 54 Jeremy Stewart vs East Carolina 47 John Allen vs North Texas Idrees Bashir vs Tennessee 44 34 Marcus West vs Murray State

1999 2001 1997 1971 1998 1968 1999 2002

Most Pass Interceptions 3 Eddie Moore vs Tulane 3 Keith Simpson vs North Texas 3 Olie Cordill vs Miss State

1988 1977 1965

Most 100 99 95 95

2000 1958 1973 1991

Interception Return Yards Idrees Bashir vs Army Robert Lyles vs Miss State Marty Hammock vs Sou. Miss Chris Hobbs vs Tennessee

MEMPHIS 93 91 90 90

Bob Sherlag vs Wake Forest 1964 Bob Orians vs Southern Miss 1977 Domonic Calloway vs E. Carolina 1993 Preston Watts vs MTSU 1941

Longest Interception Return 100 Idrees Bashir vs Army 99 Robert Lyles vs Miss State 95 Mary Hammock vs Southern Miss 95 Chris Hobbs vs Tennessee 93 Bob Sherlag vs Wake Forest 91 Bob Orians vs Southern Miss 90 Dominic Calloway vs E. Carolina 90 Preston Watts vs MTSU

2000 1958 1973 1991 1964 1977 1993 1941

SINGLE SEASON Most Solo Tackles 103 Dave Pawlik 96 Eric Fairs 92 Keith Butler 90 Glenn Sumter 87 Kamal Shakir 87 Bob Finamore 87 Todd Ondra

1971 1985 1977 2001 1999 1964 1980

Most Assisted Tackles 79 Todd Ondra 78 Michael Thomas 69 Jesse Allen 63 Danton Barto 61 Jerry Dandridge 61 John Allen

1979 1980 1994 1993 1975 1969

Most Total Tackles 162 Michael Thomas 161 Dave Pawlik 152 Keith Butler 147 Todd Ondra 144 Danton Barto 144 Todd Ondra 143 Kamal Shakir 137 Glenn Sumter

1980 1971 1977 1980 1993 1979 1999 2001

Most 13 11 11 11 10 9 9

2000 1997 1987 1983 1986 1999 1994

Quarterback Sacks Andre Arnold Marquis Bowling Marlon Brown Cedric Wright David Brandon Tramont Lawless Bryan Barnett

Most Tackles For Loss of Yards 21 Marlon Brown (126 yds.) 20 Tony Williams (96 yds) 17 Tim Harris (83 yds.) 17 Eric Fairs (70 yds.) 16 Marquis Bowling (80 yds.) 16 Marcus Bell (61 yds.) 14 Tim Harris (60 yds.) 14 Marcus Bell (31 yds.) 13 Derrick Ballard (46 yds.) 13 Greg Harper (41 yds.)

211

1987 1996 1984 1984 1997 2000 1985 1999 2002 2001

Most Fumble Recoveries 5 Van Anderson 4 several tied at four

1974

Most Pass Interceptions 11 Jerry Todd 8 David Berrong 8 Steve Jaggard 7 Eddie Moore 6 Bill Brundzo 6 Walter Daggett 6 Percy Nabors 6 Glenn Sumter

1968 1969 1969 1988 1966 1971 1983 2001

Interception Yards Percy Nabors David Berrong Glenn Rogers, Jr. Keith Spann Charlie Babb Idrees Bashir

1983 1969 1988 1996 1971 2000

Most 144 136 119 113 104 100

Most Blocked Kicks 4 Ken Irvin 4 Marvin Chatman 3 Michael Stone 3 David Brandon

1992 1981 2000 1984

CAREER LB Danton Barton registered 473 career tackles.

Total 473 454 435 416 384 372 368 368

Tackles Danton Barto Michael Thomas Eric Fairs Kamal Shakir Keith Butler Todd Ondra Octavian Sharp Jerry Dandridge

Interceptions 17 David Berrong 16 Jerry Todd

1990-93 1977-80 1982-85 1997-00 1974-77 1978-80 1984-86 1972-75

1967-69 1967-69

Football Records 13 13 12 12 12 11

Glenn Sumter Eric Harris Glenn Rogers, Jr. Bill Brundzo Steve Jaggard Keith Spann

1998-00 1973-76 1988-90 1965-67 1965-67 1993-96

Interception Return Yardage 267 Keith Spann (11) 229 Glenn Rogers, Jr. (9) 216 Charlie Babb (9) 196 David Berrong (17) 188 Mike Nettles (8) 184 Jerry Todd (16) 176 Percy Nabors (8) 148 Bob Sherlag (7) 144 Glenn Sumter (13) 137 Steve Jaggard (12) 128 Eric Harris (10)

1993-96 1988-90 1969-71 1967-69 1985-88 1967-69 1981-83 1963-65 1998-00 1965-67 1973-76

Quarterback Sacks 21 Tramont Lawless 20 Marquis Bowling 19 Marlon Brown 18 Tim Harris 17 Tony Brown 17 Marvin Thomas 16 Andre Arnold 15 Brian Barnett

1996-99 1995-98 1985-88 1982-85 1999-02 1983-86 1998-00 1992-95

Tackles for Lost Yardage 49 Tim Harris (251 yds.) 42 Tony Brown (138 yds.) 36 Marlon Brown (192 yds.) 35 Tony Williams (119 yds.) 34 Marcus Bell (107 yds.) 32 Eric Fairs (118 yds.) 32 Marvin Thomas (100 yds.) 31 Derrick Ballard (112 yds.) 30 Kamal Shakir (131 yds.) 30 Greg Harper (110 yds.)

1982-85 1999-02 1985-88 1993-96 1997-00 1982-85 1983-86 2000-03 1997-00 2000-03

TEAM RECORDS GAME & SEASON Fewest Rushes Allowed Game 15 North Texas Season 758 Most Rushes Allowed Season 603 Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed Game -4 Ole Miss Season 758 Most Rushing Yards Allowed Game 523 by Texas A&M Season 2620

1965

Fewest Passing Yards Allowed Game 5 by Southern Miss

566

Most Passing Yards Allowed Game 508 by Florida State Season 3090

1962

1969 1998

Fewest Total Yards Allowed Game 87 by Texas-Arlington 1962 87 by Tennessee Tech 1962 Season 1324 1962 Most Total Yards Allowed Game 627 by Florida State Season 5008 Most Points Allowed Game 92 by Ole Miss Season 340

1969 1998

1935 1998

1978 1978

1994 1998

1993 1987

Most Quarterback Sacks Game 7 vs East Carolina 7 vs East Carolina 7 vs Ark. State

2003 1998 1994

Most Blocked Kicks Game 4 vs Arkansas Season 8

1992 1999

Most Tackles For Loss Game 16 vs Tennessee Season 90

1996 1999

Defensive end Tim Harris led the Tigers in tackles in 1994 before going on to star for the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers.

Most Rushing Touchdowns Allowed Game 6 by Ole Miss 1980 6 by Miss State 1978 Season 27 1978

1980

1993 1962

Fewest Fumble Recoveries Season 7 7

Fewest Rushing Touchdowns Allowed Season 2 1961

Fewest Touchdown Passes Allowed Season 1 1962

Fewest Pass Completions Allowed Game 1 three times (vs Southern Miss, 1976) Season 48 1957 Most Pass Completions Allowed Game 36 by East Carolina Season 224

Season

Most Touchdown Passes Allowed Game 6 by Florida State Season 22

1969 1989

Fewest Total Touchdowns Allowed Season 7

1963

Most Total Touchdowns Allowed Season 43

1989

Most Interceptions Game 6 vs East Carolina 6 vs Tulsa Season 29 Fewest 7

1993 1972 1968 1978

Most Fumble Recoveries Game 6 vs North Texas Season 26

1968 1976

1976

212

YEAR-BY-YEAR SACK LEADERS Year Pos N a m e Sacks/Yds 1981 N G Greg Montgomery 4-25 LB Michael Joe Cannon 4-18 1982 LB Michael Joe Cannon 4-13 1983 DE Cedric Wright 11-56 1984 LB Eric Fairs 6.5-35 1985 DE Tim Harris 5-30 1986 DE David Brandon 10-49 1987 DE Marlon Brown 11-77 1988 DE Marlon Brown 4-20 N G Tony Manning 4-13 1989 DT Lish Trice 3-16 1990 N G Chris Hobbs 6-32 DE Kevin Jordan 6-27 1991 DT Larry Cox 4-18 1992 DT Pat Jansen 7-49 1993 DT Charles King 8-44 1994 DT Brian Barnett 9-53 1995 DE Marvin Thomas 6-27 1996 DE Marvin Thomas 6-38 1997 DE Marquis Bowling 11-88 1998 DE Marquis Bowling 5-36 1999 DE Tramont Lawless 9-35 2000 DE Andre Arnold 14-92 2001 DE Tony Brown 7-36 2002 DE Tony Brown 4-22 DE Treveco Lucas 4-11 2003 OLB Coot Terry 7-44

Football Records

YEAR-BY-YEAR TACKLE LEADERS Year 1964 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Pos NG LB DE DE DE LB NG NG LB LB LB LB LB LB NG LB LB LB LB OLB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB DB LB LB LB LB LB DB LB LB

Name Bob Finamore Joe Rushing Alex Dees Alex Dees Bobby Dees John Allen Dave Pawlik Joe Puzin Steve McCarty Jerry Dandridge Jerry Dandridge Keith Butler Keith Butler Michael Thomas Pete Scatamacchia Todd Ondra Mike Kleimeyer Johnnie Walker Eric Fairs Tim Harris Eric Fairs Octavian Sharp Damon Young Damon Young Scott Rumley Scott Rumley Danton Barto Danton Barto Danton Barto Jesse Allen Jerome Woods Richard Hogans Chris Reeves Kamal Shakir Kamal Shakir Kamal Shakir Glenn Sumter Derrick Ballard Will Hyden

TT 117 79 86 101 108 107 161 97 119 116 119 124 152 116 121 147 96 114 122 120 143 125 135 135 85 80 141 127 144 128 120 128 92 87 143 119 137 101 101

CAREER TACKLE LEADERS Name Danton Barto Michael Thomas Eric Fairs Kamal Shakir Keith Butler Todd Ondra Octavian Sharp Jerry Dandridge

Yrs. Played 1990-93 1977-80 1982-85 1997-00 1974-77 1978-80 1984-86 1972-75

No. 473 454 435 416 384 372 368 368

CAREER INTERCEPTION LEADERS Name David Berrong Jerry Todd Glenn Sumter Eric Harris Glenn Rogers, Jr. Bill Brundzo Steve Jaggard Keith Spann

Yrs. Played 1967-69 1967-69 1998-01 1973-76 1988-90 1965-67 1965-67 1993-96

No. 17 16 13 13 12 12 12 11

Year 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

1997

1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1957 1956

Linebacker Eric Fairs, who is ranked third in career tackles with 435, went on to a distinguished career with the Houston Oilers.

Ken Irvin

YEAR-BY-YEAR INTERCEPTION LEADERS Name Wesley Smith O.C. Collins Derrick Ballard Glenn Sumter Glenn Sumter Fred Powell Glenn Sumter Jeremy Stewart Keith Cobb Kevin Cobb Mike McKenzie Jeremy Stewart Keith Spann Jerome Woods Barry Dillard Dominic Calloway Danton Barto Herb Kendall Glenn Rogers, Jr. Glenn Rogers, Jr. Eddie Moore Randall Cooper Mike Nettles Trell Hooper Donnie Elder Percy Nabors Johnnie Walker George Stapleton Terrie Sudduth Todd Ondra Tony Graves Bob Orians Keith Simpson Eric Harris Eric Harris Ed Taylor Eric Harris Tommy Carlsen Walter Daggett Ricky Kale David Berrong Steve Jaggard Jerry Todd David Berrong Bill Brundzo Bill Brundzo Doug Woodlief Doug Woodlief Jim Addington Carlos Brooks John Lee

No. 3 3 3 6 5 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 6 3 4 4 3 5 4 7 3 3 3 3 6 4 3 3 4 2 4 4 4 3 3 4 3 6 5 8 8 11 4 5 6 4 4 4 3 3

Yds 40 83 15 61 76 54 7 29 6 21 10 7 113 110 60 90 89 46 87 23 51 9 72 37 3 144 40 4 19 25 13 91 78 1 55 34 45 26 34 34 136 59 79 25 99 24 45 28 2 99 34

TDS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CAREER SACK LEADERS John Allen

Name Tramont Lawless Marquis Bowling Marlon Brown Tim Harris Tony Brown Marvin Thomas Andre Arnold Brian Barnett James Logan Charles King Chris Hobbs Cedric Wright

Yrs. Played 1996-99 1995-98 1985-88 1982-85 1999-02 1983-86 1998-00 1992-95 1993-94 1991-93 1989-92 1980-83

213

No. 21 20 19 18 17 17 16 15 14 14 14 14

Danton Barto

Eric Fairs

Miscellaneous SINGLE GAME Most First Downs Rushing 26 vs Tulsa 24 vs Louisville 24 vs The Citadel 21 vs Georgia Tech 21 vs North Texas State

1972 1969 1962 1981 1971

Most First Downs Passing 17 vs Mississippi 16 vs Murray State 15 vs Mississippi State 15 vs Tennessee Tech 15 vs Mississippi State 15 vs Mississippi State

1969 1985 2003 2003 1993 1965

Most First Downs by Penalty 5 vs Alabama 5 vs North Texas State 4 by several opponents

1987 1971

Most Total First Downs 37 vs Louisville 31 vs Cincinnati 30 vs Murray State 30 vs Utah State 30 vs North Texas State 30 vs The Citadel

1969 1984 2002 1972 1971 1962

Fewest Total First Downs 2 vs Mississippi

1964

Most Penalties 15 vs Houston 15 vs Tulane 15 vs Mississippi State 14 vs Tennessee 13 vs UT-Chattanooga 13 vs Mississippi State 13 vs Mississippi

2000 1992 1985 1999 2001 1998 1983

Fewest Penalties 0 vs Mississippi

1982

Most Penalty Yards - Game 147 vs West Texas State 140 vs Wichita State 136 vs Mississippi State 132 vs Houston 130 vs Tulane 126 vs Houston

1964 1968 1985 2000 1992 1997

Most TOP - Game 40:54 vs East Carolina 39:44 vs Cincinnati 38:08 vs Cincinnati 37:55 vs Ole Miss 37:41 vs Tulane 37:40 vs Murray State 37:28 vs Louisville 37:19 vs East Carolina

2000 1984 1994 1983 1985 1985 2003 1997

Least TOP - Game 19:19 vs North Carolina

1983

Most 3rd Down Conversions - Game 12 vs Cincinnati 1994 9 12 times

MEMPHIS

Best 3rd Down Conversion Percentage Game .666 vs Cincinnati (12X18) 1994 .600 vs Tulane (9X15) 2003 .529 vs Arkansas State (9X17) 2003 Fewest 3rd Down Conversions - Game 1 vs Cincinnati (1X12) 1992 Most Fumbles - Game 11 vs Mississippi 10 vs Louisville 9 vs Florida State 9 vs Mississippi 9 vs Southern Miss 9 vs Tennessee Tech

1976 1979 1977 1971 1963 1962

Most Fumbles Lost - Game 7 vs Mississippi State 7 vs Mississippi 6 vs Louisville 6 vs Mississippi 6 vs Tennessee Tech

1976 1971 1979 1976 1962

SINGLE SEASON Most First Downs Rushing - Season 151 1972 128 1971 127 1970 126 1969 124 1976 Fewest First Downs Rushing 66 1995 72 1964 Most First Downs Passing 142 2003 140 2002 104 1993 97 1988 93 1973 Fewest First Downs Passing 18 1957 Most First Downs by Penalty 27 2002 26 2003 23 1996 22 2001 22 1965 Fewest First Downs by Penalty 2 1957 Most Total First Downs 285 2003 245 2002 217 1972 215 1969 214 1976 208 1993 Fewest Total First Downs 106 1958

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Most Penalties 89 1992 87 1960 83 1984 82 1961 81 1995 Fewest Penalties 46 1979 Most Penalty Yards 958 1960 931 1961 753 1995 750 1993 739 1992 Fewest Penalty Yards 389 1979 Highest TOP Average - Season 31:05 1999 30:32 1994 30:23 1993 30:17 1992 30:15 2003 Most 3rd Down Conversions - Season 84 2003 68 1991 65 1993 62 1997 60 2002 60 1985 58 1992 Best 3rd Down Conversion Percentage Season 41.2 1991 40.0 2003 38.9 1993 37.7 1992 36.0 2002 35.0 2001 35.0 1997 Most Fumbles - Season 52 1976 50 1979 49 1971 43 1986 40 1973 Fewest 16 17 17 18

Fumbles - Season 1961 1993 1998 1996

Most Fumbles Lost - Season 34 1976 24 1979 23 1972 21 1974 21 1970 Fewest Fumbles Lost - Season 7 1983 & 1998

Top Ranked Tigers

MEMPHIS

Quarterbacks 1. DANNY WIMPRINE (River Ridge, LA, 2001--present) YEAR GP COMP-ATT PCT. YDS 2001 9 102-196 .520 1,329 2002 12 235-435 .540 2,820 2003 13 246-440 .559 3,174 TOT 34 583-1071 .544 7,323

TDs 14 23 22 59

INT 4 18 13 35

LG 73 72 92 92

RUSH 84 98 40 222

YDS 270 40 -3 307

TD 3 2 4 9

2. DANNY SPARKMAN (Collierville, TN, 1983-85) YEAR GP COMP-ATT PCT. 1983 11 105-216 .486 1984 11 81-174 .466 1985 11 142-272 .522 TOT 33 328-662 .495

YDS 1,390 1,315 1,606 4,311

TDs 11 7 9 27

INT 11 10 11 32

LG 83 84 75 841

RUSH 71 51 70 92

YDS 29 (-12) 37 54

TD 0 0 0 0

3. LLOYD PATTERSON (Memphis, TN, 1975-78) YEAR GP COMP-ATT PCT. 1975 5 30-72 .416 1976 11 87-178 .488 1977 10 73-169 .431 1978 11 56-141 .397 TOT 37 246-560 .439

YDS 371 1,563 1,336 931 4,201

TDs 0 14 9 7 30

INT 7 6 8 13 34

LG 61 64 94 94

RUSH 75 135 91 105 406

YDS 168 103 138 (-42) 367

TD 5 7 3 0 15

4. STEVE MATTHEWS (Tullahoma, TN, 1992-93) YEAR GP COMP-ATT PCT. 1992 11 175-286 .612 1993 9 166-273 .608 TOT 20 341-559 .610

YDS 2,084 1,896 3,980

TDs 18 13 31

INT 12 13 25

LG 80 66 80

RUSH 34 38 72

YDS -213 -176 -389

TD 0 1 1

5. BERNARD ODEN (Spring Hill, TN, 1995-97) YEAR GP COMP-ATT PCT. 1995 5 31-68 .456 1996 9 8-16 .500 1997 11 170-316 .538 TOT 25 209-400 .523

YDS 362 75 2,249 2,686

TDs 1 1 12 14

INT 6 0 9 15

LG 68 16 70 70

RUSH 36 4 129 169

YDS 29 9 81 119

TD 2 0 8 10

6. TIM JONES (Gordo, AL, 1986-89) YEAR GP COMP-ATT PCT. 1986 7 39-97 .402 1987 9 54-95 .568 1988 5 44-84 .524 1989 10 73-144 .507 TOT 31 210-420 .500

YDS 361 709 581 1,017 2,668

TDs 3 5 4 7 19

INT 9 7 3 10 29

LG 33 51 72 45 72

RUSH 70 87 60 100 317

YDS 116 269 178 271 834

TD 2 2 2 2 8

7. NEIL SUBER (Woodstock, GA, 1998-01) YEAR GP COMP-ATT PCT. 1998 7 61-124 .491 1999 10 78-164 .476 2000 6 69-121 .570 2001 5 30-54 .556 TOT 28 238-463 .514

YDS 930 852 581 283 2,646

TDs 5 4 2 3 14

INT 4 5 5 2 16

LG 82 82 33 35 82

RUSH 24 27 20 16 87

YDS -73 -35 -4 34 -78

TD 0 1 0 0 1

8. KEITH BENTON (Homestead, FL, 1990-91) YEAR GP COMP-ATT PCT. 1990 10 76-176 .432 1991 11 90-199 .452 TOT 21 166-375 .442

YDS 1,265 1,203 2,468

TDs 7 8 15

INT 11 13 24

LG 76 69 76

RUSH 148 116 264

YDS 612 329 941

TD 5 4 9

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Danny Wimprine, who now holds virtually every UM passing record, has thrown 59 career TD passes.

Lloyd Patterson, who set the Memphis record for career total offense with over 4,000 yards, threw 30 TD passes.

Danny Sparkman is the Tigers’ second all-time leading passer with 4,311 yards and 27 touchdowns. He was surpassed in 2003 by Danny Wimprine.

Top Ranked Tigers

Running Backs 1. DAVE CASINELLI (Follansbee, WV, 1960-63) YEAR GP RUSH YDS AVG 1960 10 40 148 3.7 1961 10 117 646 5.2 1962 10 173 826 48 1963 10 219 1,016 4.6 TOT 40 549 2,636 4.8

LG NA NA NA NA NA

TD 2 9 11 14 36

REC 0 3 3 2 8

YDS 0 83 40 37 160

TD 0 0 0 0 0

2. GERARD ARNOLD (Lexington, TN,1997-99) YEAR GP RUSH YDS AVG 1997 7 145 613 4.2 1998 11 208 1,059 5.1 1999 10 146 706 4.8 TOT 28 499 2,378 4.8

LG 52 41 51 52

TD 4 6 7 17

REC 7 8 8 23

YDS 64 30 49 143

TD 0 1 0 1

3. PAUL “SKEETER” GOWEN (Memphis, TN, 1969-71) YEAR GP RUSH YDS AVG 1969 10 117 715 6.1 1970 10 145 868 6.0 1971 11 149 644 4.2 TOT 31 411 2,227 5.4

TD 6 6 6 18

REC 2 10 6 18

YDS 23 132 110 265

TD 0 0 1 1

4. LARRY PORTER (Columbus, GA, 1990-93) YEAR GP RUSH YDS AVG 1990 10 116 468 4.1 1991 10 116 454 3.9 1992 10 140 732 5.2 1993 8 126 540 4.3 TOT 38 498 2,194 4.4

LG 56 49 58 66 66

TD 9 2 4 5 20

REC 7 13 11 15 46

YDS 26 129 147 68 370

TD 0 0 1 0 1

5. DEANGELO WILLIAMS (Wynne, AR, 2002--) YEAR GP RUSH YDS AVG 2002 10 103 684 6.6 2003 11 243 1430 5.9 TOT 21 346 2,114 6.1

LG 86 49 86

TD 5 10 15

REC 5 35 40

YDS 51 384 435

TD 0 3 3

LG 12 17 31 31

TD 1 5 7 5 18

REC 1 6 5 4 16

YDS 22 61 18 36 137

TD 0 0 0 0 0

AVG 3.9 4.5 3.7 3.9 4.0

LG 28 25 20 28 28

TD 1 5 0 2 8

REC 7 19 25 18 69

YDS 82 212 212 121 627

TD 1 3 0 2 6

7. JEFF WOMACK (McMinnville, TN,1983-86) YEAR GP RUSH YDS AVG 1982 * 2 21 129 6.1 1983 11 103 545 5.3 1984 11 129 509 3.9 1985 11 89 306 3.4 1986 11 75 275 3.7 TOT 46 417 1,764 4.2

LG 22 59 14 21 18 59

TD 1 6 4 4 2 17

REC 3 10 8 11 12 44

YDS -7 50 58 68 88 257

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0

5. TERDELL MIDDLETON (Memphis, TN, 1973-76) YEAR GP RUSH YDS AVG 1973 1 2 16 8.0 1974 11 108 449 4.1 1975 11 138 586 4.2 1976 11 160 919 5.7 TOT 34 408 1,970 4.8 6. WAYNE PRYOR (Rockwood, TN,1986-89) YEAR GP RUSH YDS 1986 11 129 501 1987 11 145 647 1988 11 111 412 1989 11 94 364 TOT 44 479 1,924

LG 85 69

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Paul "Skeeter" Gowen is the school's third leading rusher with 2,227 career yards.

Larry Porter set a freshman rushing record with 206 yards against Arkansas State.

All-American tailback DeAngelo Williams set the Tiger single season rushing record in 2003 with 1,430 yards despite missing two games.

Top Ranked Tigers

Receivers 1. EARNEST GRAY (Greenwood, MS, 1975-78) YEAR GP REC YDS 1975 11 5 78 1976 11 29 529 1977 11 28 826 1978 11 35 690 TOT 44 97 2,123

AVG 15.6 18.2 29.5 19.7 21.9

LG 17 47 64 94 94

TD 0 2 6 9 17

RUSH 0 0 6 3 9

YDS 0 0 39 (-2) 37

TD 0 0 0 0 0

2. DAMIEN DODSON (Memphis., TN, 1996-1999) YEAR GP REC YDS 1996 11 21 231 1997 10 45 605 1998 11 42 753 1999 10 39 507 TOT 42 147 2,096

AVG 11.0 13.4 17.9 13.0 14.3

LG 42 70 92 43 92

TD 1 5 2 4 12

RUSH 0 4 3 4 11

YDS 0 18 20 11 41

TD 0 0 0 0 0

LG 45 76

TD 1 4

RUSH 1 0

YDS -1 0

TDS 0 0

80 80

7 12

1 2

9 8

0 0

RUSH

YDS

14.0 16.2 15.1 15.1

LG INJURED 56 67 34 67

1 1 2 4

2 0 1 3

11 0 (-2) 9

0 0 0 0

5. ISAAC BRUCE (Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1992-93) YEAR GP REC YDS 1992 11 39 532 1993 11 74 1,054 TOT 22 113 1,586

AVG 13.6 14.2 14.0

LG 66 44 66

TD 5 10 15

RUSH 0 2 2

YDS 0 -4 -4

TDS 0 0 0

6. DARRON WHITE (Covington, TN, 2001-) YEAR GP REC YDS 2001 11 34 422 2002 12 40 343 2003 13 37 525 TOT 36 111 1,290

AVG 12.4 8.6 14.2 11.6

LG 69 30 36 69

TD 3 2 5 10

RUSH 0 3 30 33

YDS 0 8 148 156

TD 0 0 4 4

7. KEITH WRIGHT (Vicksburg, MS, 1974-77) YEAR GP REC YDS 1974 10 11 166 1975 7 7 100 1976 11 18 354 1977 11 38 628 TOT 39 74 1,248

AVG 15.0 23.2 19.6 16.5 16.9

LG 46

TD 3 1 4 3 11

RUSH 3 44 0 3 50

YDS 20 270 0 7 297

TD 0 0 0 0 0

8. JERRY HARRIS (Memphis., TN, 1983-86) YEAR GP REC YDS 1983 3 1984 11 13 329 1985 11 30 519 1986 8 29 338 TOT 33 72 1,186

AVG 25.3 17.3 11.7 16.5

LG 79 60 25 79

TD 2 4 1 7

RUSH 1 0 1 3 5

YDS -1 0 -14 13 -2

TD 0 0 0 0 0

3. RUSSELL COPELAND (Tupelo, MS, 1989-92) YEAR GP REC YDS AVG 1989 11 22 333 15.1 1990 10 33 684 20.7 1991 redshirted 1992 11 61 736 12.1 TOT 32 116 1,753 15.1 4. RICHIE FLOYD (Mayfield, KY, 1995-Present) YEAR GP REC YDS 1995 1996 11 43 600 1997 11 38 617 1998 11 29 437 TOT 33 110 1,654

AVG

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A versatile athlete who also played tailback and kick returner, Keith Wright is Memphis' seventh all-time leading receiver.

Russell Copeland is the third all-time leading receiver in Tiger history with over 1,700 yards.

Damien Dodson is the Tigers’ career leader in number of pass receptions with 147 and is second in receiving yardage with 2,096.

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TURNOVERS Committed eight or more turnovers .......................................... vs Louisville, 1979 (8) (6 fumbles; 2 interceptions) Committed seven or more turnovers .................................. vs USF, 2003 (3 FR; 4 Int) Committed six or more turnovers ....................................... vs USF, 2003 (3 FR; 4 Int) Had seven or more fumbles ......................................... vs Mississippi State, 1976 (7) Had six or more fumbles .......................................................... vs Louisville, 1979 (6) Had five or more fumbles ...................................................... vs Tennessee, 1984 (5) Lost four or more fumbles ................................................... vs Murray State, 2002 (4) Did not commit a turnover .......................................................... vs North Texas, 2003 Had eight or more takeaways ..................................... vs North Texas State, 1968 (8) Returned an interception for a TD ......................... vs Louisville, 2003 (Taylor, 52 yds) Returned a fumble for a TD ........................ vs Murray State, 2002 (M. West, 34 yds) Blocked two punts for touchdowns ............................. vs Tulsa, 1968 (Dees & Marks)

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DEFENSE Held an opponent to 10 or fewer first downs ................................... vs USF, 2003, (8) Held an opponent to 0 or fewer yards rushing ...................... vs Houston, 1998 (-14) Held an opponent to 50 or fewer yards rushing ............................. vs USF, 2003 (25) Held an opponent to 25 or less yards passing ................................ vs USF, 2003 (25) Held an opponent to 100 or fewer yards total offense ..... vs UT-Arlington, 1962 (87) Held an opponent to 200 or fewer yards total offense ................. vs USF, 2003 (192) Intercepted six or more passes .......................................... vs East Carolina, 1993 (6) Intercepted five or more passes .................................... vs Mississippi State, 1998 (5) Intercepted four or more passes ................................... vs Mississippi State, 1998 (5) Intercepted three or more passes .................................................... vs Army, 2001 (3) Recovered four or more fumbles ............................................. vs Michigan, 1995 (4) Recorded a safety ........................................................................... vs Louisville, 2003 Recorded nine or more sacks ........................................................... vs UAB, 1999 (9) Blocked a PAT kick ................................................................. vs Arkansas State, 2003 Blocked a FG attempt ............................................................. vs Southern Miss, 2003

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600 or more yards total offense .................................. vs Cincinnati, 1984 (630) 500 or more yards total offense ............................ vs East Carolina, 2003 (509) 400 or more yards total offense ............................................ vs USF, 2003 (458) 90 or more plays ....................................................... vs Murray State, 1995 (92) 80 or more plays ..................................................................... vs USF, 2003 (89) 75 or more plays ..................................................................... vs USF, 2003 (89)

MISCELLANEOUS Had 30 or more first downs .............................................. vs Murray State, 2002 (30) Had 20 or more first downs ............................................................ vs USF, 2003 (23) Had 15 or more penalties .......................................................... vs Tulane, 1992 (15) Had 10 or more penalties ............................................. vs Arkansas State, 2003 (11) Had 100 or more yards in penalties ......................... vs UT-Chattanooga, 2001 (110) Had a 100-yard rusher and a 100-yard receiver in the same game ........................... vs Mississippi State,2003 (Williams 119, White 102 & Garcia 104) Had 35 or more minutes of TOP ...................................... vs Louisville, 2003 (37:28) Had a tie game ..................................................................... vs Arkansas State, 1990 Was involved in an overtime .......................................................... vs Cincinnati, 2000 Gave up a Safety .................................................................................. vs Army, 2000

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Returned a punt for a TD ......................................... vs Tulsa, 1994 (Roskelly 70 yds) Returned a blocked punt for a TD ............................... vs Louisville, 1997 (Bazemore) Returned a kickoff for a TD ................................ vs Tennessee, 1996 (Cobb 95 yds) Blocked one punt .................................................................... vs Southern Miss, 2003 Blocked two punts ..................................................................... vs Arkansas, 1992 (4) Blocked three punts .................................................................. vs Arkansas, 1992 (4) Blocked four punts .................................................................... vs Arkansas, 1992 (4) Blocked a field goal ................................................................ vs Southern Miss, 2003 Punted 13 or more times ..................................................... vs Texas A&M, 1979 (13) Punted 10 or more times ...................................... vs Southern Mississippi, 2001 (10) Punted one time in a game .......................................................... vs Tulane, 1992 (1) Punted two times or less ...................................................... vs Murray State, 2002 (2) Missed a kicking PAT ................................................................ vs South Florida, 2002 Had a kicking PAT blocked ................................................................. vs Tulane, 2003 Had a punt blocked ........................................................................ vs Louisville, 2003 Had a field goal blocked ............................................................... vs Cincinnati, 2003

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Had 70 or more points ............................................................ vs Tampa, 1949 (70-6) Had 60 or more points .......................................................... vs Tulane, 1992 (62-20) Had 50 or more points .................................................. vs Murray State, 2002 (52-6) Had 40 or more points ............................................... vs East Carolina, 2003 (41-24) Allowed 50 or more points ....................................... vs Michigan State, 1997 (21-51) Allowed 40 or more points .............................................. vs Tennessee, 2001 (28-49) Was held scoreless ............................................................... vs Mississippi, 1999 (0-3) Was held scoreless at home ................................................ vs Mississippi, 1999 (0-3) Was held scoreless on the road ................................... vs Southern Miss, 1996 (0-16) Held an opponent scoreless .................................................... vs Tulane, 1994 (13-0) Held an opponent scoreless at home ..................................... vs Tulane, 1994 (13-0) Held an opponent scoreless on the road .............................. vs Arkansas, 1993 (6-0) Held two opponents scoreless in a season ................. vs Tulsa; Southern Miss, 1968 Held three opponents scoreless in a season vs Utah State; North Texas; McNeese State, 1965 Held four opponents scoreless in a season vs Louisville; McNeese State; West Texas State; Tampa, 1964 Scored a two-point conversion rushing ................................ vs USF, 2002 (Brown run) Scored a two-point conversion passing ...................... vs Louisville, 2003 (White pass)

SPECIAL TEAMS

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SCORING

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TOTAL OFFENSE

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Had two or more players with 100 yards receiving in a game .................................... vs Mississippi State, 2003 (White 102 & Garcia 104)

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RECEIVING

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Had 375 or more yards passing ............................... vs Mississippi State, 2003 (398) Had 300 or more yards passing ............................... vs Mississippi State, 2003 (398) Had 275 or more yards passing ................................... vs East Carolina, 2003 (284) Had 250 or more yards passing ...................................... vs North Texas, 2003 (254) Had 40 or more pass attempts ....................................................... vs USF, 2003 (51) Had 30 or more pass attempts ....................................................... vs USF, 2003 (51) Had 30 or more pass completions .............................. vs Mississippi State, 2003 (32) Had 25 or more pass completions .................................................. vs USF, 2003 (25) Had 20 or more pass completions .................................................. vs USF, 2003 (25) Had five or more passing TDs ............................................ vs Murray State, 2002 (5) Had four or more passing TDs ......................................... vs East Carolina, 2003 (4) Had five or more passes intercepted .................................... vs Miami (FL), 1993 (5) Had four or more passes intercepted ............................................... vs USF, 2003 (4)

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Had 500 or more yards rushing .................................................. vs Tulsa, 1969 (507) Had 400 or more yards rushing .................................................. vs Tulsa, 1972 (436) Had 300 or more yards rushing .................................. vs Arkansas State, 1998 (321) Had 80 or more rushing attempts ............................. vs North Texas State, 1971 (81) Had 75 or more rushing attempts ..................................... vs Wichita State, 1972 (77) Had 70 or more rushing attempts ................................... vs Georgia Tech, 1981 (70) Had seven or more rushing TDs ................................. vs North Texas State, 1971 (7) Had six or more rushing TDs .............................................. vs Wichita State, 1972 (6) Had five or more rushing TDs ................................................... vs Houston, 2001 (5) Had four or more rushing TDs .................................................... vs Tulane, 2002 (4) Had two or more players with 100 yards rushing in a game ....................................... vs Arkansas State, 1998 (Riley 190 & Arnold 119)

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Intercepted three or more passes .......................... Eddie Moore vs Tulane, 1988 (3) Intercepted two or more passes ........ Domonic Calloway vs East Carolina, 1993 (2) Recovered two or more fumbles .............. Reginald Howard vs Mississippi, 1999 (2) Recorded four or more sacks ...................... James Logan vs Arkansas St, 1994 (4) Recorded three of more sacks ......................... Kamal Shakir vs Louisville, 1999 (3) Recorded two or more sacks .............................. Derrick Ballard vs Tulane, 2002 (2)

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DEFENSE

SPECIAL TEAMS Scored 18 or more points kicking ............................ Ryan White vs UAB, 1999 (18) Kicked five or more field goals .................................. Ryan White vs UAB, 1999 (5) Kicked field goal of 50 or more yards ........... S.Gostkowski vs Murray St, 2002 (50) Punted 70 or more yards ....................................... Jeff Fite vs Alabama, 1989 (78) Punted 60 or more yards ...................... James Gaither vs Southern Miss, 2001 (61) Had a punt average over 50 yards .................... Maurie Avery vs Army, 2002 (55.0) Totaled 150 or more yards in kick returns. ... Antoine Harden vs Tennessee, 2001 (160) Totaled 100 or more yards in kick returns. ... Antoine Harden vs Tennessee, 2001 (160) Returned a kick 90 or more yards ................... Kevin Cobb vs Tennessee, 1996 (95) Returned 10 or more punts .................................. Ryan Roskelly vs Tulsa, 1994 (10) Had 190 or more punt return yards ................... Ryan Roskelly vs Tulsa, 1994 (194) Had a punt return of 90 or more yards ............. Keith Wright vs Louisville, 1975 (94) Had a punt return of 80 or more yards ........ Ryan Johnson vs Cincinanti, 2000 (82) Had a punt return of 50 or more yards ....... Ryan Johnson vs Tennessee, 2000 (50)

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Accounted for five or more TDs ........ Danny Wimprine vs Murray St, 2001 (5 passes) Accounted for four or more TDs .. Danny Wimprine vs East Carolina, 2003 (4 passes) Accounted for three or more TDs Danny Wimprine vs East Carolina, 2003 (4 passes) Scored four or more TDs ................................. Dante Brown vs Houston, 2001 (4 runs) Scored three or more TDs ...... DeAngelo Williams vs Ole Miss, 2003 (2 runs; 1 pass) Scored two or more TDs .... M. Avery & D. White vs East Carolina, 2003 (2 runs each)

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Had 350 or more yards of total offense . Danny Wimprine vs Miss State, 2003 (398) Had 300 or more yards of total offense . Danny Wimprine vs Miss State, 2003 (398) Had 250 or more yards of total offense .. Danny Wimprine vs N. Texas, 2003 (271)

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Caught 10 or more passes .................. Darron White vs Mississippi State, 2003 (10) Caught seven or more passes ............. Darron White vs Mississippi State, 2003 (10) Had 175 or more yards receiving ........ Bob Sherlag vs Mississippi State, 1965 (186) Had 150 or more yards receiving ................... Travis Anglin vs Houston, 2002 (150) Had 125 or more yards receiving ...................... Maurice Avery vs UAB, 2003 (125) Had 100 or more yards receiving ........... Darren Garcia vs North Texas, 2003 (109) Caught three or more TD passes ............ Russell Copeland vs Tennessee, 1992 (3) Caught two or more TD passes ...... M. Avery & D. White vs East Carolina, 2003 (2)

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Passed for 350 or more yards ....... Danny Wimprine vs Mississippi State, 2003 (398) Passed for 300 or more yards ....... Danny Wimprine vs Mississippi State, 2003 (398) Passed for 250 or more yards ............. Danny Wimprine vs North Texas, 2003 (254) Passed for 200 or more yards ............. Danny Wimprine vs North Texas, 2003 (254) Attempted 60 or more passes ........ Danny Wimprine vs Mississippi State, 2003 (60) Attempted 50 of more passes .......................... Danny Wimprine vs USF, 2003 (51) Attemped 40 or more passes .......................... Danny Wimprine vs USF, 2003 (51) Attempted 35 or more passes .......................... Danny Wimprine vs USF, 2003 (51) Attemped 30 or more passes .......................... Danny Wimprine vs USF, 2003 (51) Completed 30 or more passes ...... Danny Wimprine vs Mississippi State, 2003 (32) Completed 25 or more passes ........................ Danny Wimprine vs USF, 2003 (25) Completed 20 or more passes ........................ Danny Wimprine vs USF, 2003 (25) Threw four or more TD passes ............ Danny Wimprine vs East Carolina, 2003 (4) Threw three or more TD passes .......... Danny Wimprine vs East Carolina, 2003 (4) Threw five or more interceptions ............... Danny Wimprine vs Miss State, 2002 (5) Threw four or more interceptions ........................ Danny Wimprine vs USF, 2003 (4) Threw three of more interceptions ....................... Danny Wimprine vs USF, 2003 (4) Completed a pass for 90 or more yards ... Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss, 2003 (92) Completed a pass for 80 or more yards ... Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss, 2003 (92) Completed a pass for 70 or more yards ... Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss, 2003 (92) Completed a pass for 60 or more yards Danny Wimprine vs North Texas, 2003 (65) Completed a pass for 50 or more yards Danny Wimprine vs North Texas, 2003 (65)

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Rushed 40 or more times .............................. Marcus Holliday vs Tulane, 1994 (42) Rushed 35 or more times .............................. Marcus Holliday vs Tulane, 1994 (42) Rushed 30 or more times ............................ Frank Fletcher vs Cincinnati, 1994 (35) Rushed 25 or more times ....................... LaKendus Cole vs North Texas, 2003 (27) Rushed for 250 or more yards .............................. Paul Gowen vs Tulsa, 1969 (260) Rushed for 200 or more yards ..................... Larry Porter vs Arkansas St, 1990 (206) Rushed for 175 or more yards ................ DeAngelo Williams vs Tulane, 2003 (195) Rushed for 150 or more yards ........................... Derron Parquet vs USF, 2003 (164) Rushed for 125 or more yards ........................... Derron Parquet vs USF, 2003 (164) Rushed for 100 or more yards ........................... Derron Parquet vs USF, 2003 (164) Rushed for four or more TDs ............................ Dante Brown vs Houston, 2001 (4) Rushed for three or more TDs ........................... Dante Brown vs Houston, 2001 (4) Rushed for two or more TDs ..................... DeAngelo Williams vs Houston, 2003 (2) Had a run of 90 or more yards ................ Herb Covington vs Cincinnati, 1966 (92) Had a run of 80 or more yards ................ DeAngelo Williams vs Tulane, 2002 (86) Had a run of 70 or more yards ................ DeAngelo Williams vs Tulane, 2002 (86) Had a run of 60 or more yards ................ DeAngelo Williams vs Tulane, 2002 (86) Had a run of 50 or more yards ................... DeAngelo Williams vs Army, 2002 (59)

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In One Quarter Passed for 75 yards or more ........... Danny Wimprine vs North Texas, 2003 (76-3rd) Passed for 100 yards or more ..... Danny Wimprine vs East Carolina, 2003 (112-3rd) Passed for 175 yards or more ............ Danny Wimprine vs Ole Miss, 2003 (181-4th) Passed for three or more TDs .... D.Wimprine vs Houston, 2003 (Avery (2), Pratcher) Rushed for 75 yards or more .......... Dante Brown vs UT-Chattanooga, 2001 (75-1st) Rushed for 100 yards or more ............. Teofilo Riley vs Arkansas St., 1997 (114-4th) Rushed for 150 or more ................................ Paul Gowen vs Tulsa, 1969 (150-2nd) Rushed for two TDs or more ......................... Gerard Arnold vs Tulane, 1999 (2-1st) Caught three or more passes .............. Darron White vs East Carolina, 2003 (3-3rd) Caught four or more passes ..................... Darron White vs Miss State, 1999 (5-4th) Caught two or more TD passes ............. John Martin vs East Carolina, 1993 (2-2nd) Kicked three of more field goals ................. S.Gostkowski vs Ole Miss, 2003 (3-4th) In One Half Passed for 200 yards or more ......... Danny Wimprine vs Miss State, 2003 (246-2nd) Passed for 175 yards or more ............. Danny Wimprine vs Houston, 2003 (181-1st) Rushed for 100 yards or more .......... DeAngelo Williams vs Tulane, 2003 (106-2nd) Rushed for 150 yards or more ......................... Paul Gowen vs Tulsa, 1969 (150-1st) Rushed for three TDs or more ..................... Gerard Arnold vs Tulane, 1999 (3-1st) Passed for three of more TDs D.Wimprine vs Houston,2003 (Avery (2), Pratcher, 1st) Caught eight or more passes ......................... Maurice Avery vs UAB, 2003 (8-2nd) Caught six or more passes ...................... Darron White vs Miss State, 2003 (7-2nd) Had 100 yards receiving ............................ Maurice Avery vs UAB, 2003 (107 -2nd) Caught two or more TD passes .................. Maurice Avery vs Houston, 2003 (2-1st) Kicked four or more field goals ............................ Ryan White vs UAB, 1999 (4-1st)

The Last Time a Tiger Team... In One Quarter Passed for 75 yards or more ..................................... vs North Texas, 2003 (76-2nd) Passed for 100 yards or more ............................... vs East Carolina, 2003 (112-3rd) Passd for 175 or more ................................................. vs Ole Miss, 2003 (215-4th) Passed for three TDs ........................................................ vs Houston, 2003 (3-1st) Rushed for 75 yards or more ................................. vs East Carolina, 2003 (108-1st) Rushed for 100 yards or more ............................... vs East Carolina, 2003 (108-1st) Rushed for two TDs or more ................................... vs Arkansas State, 2003 (2-4th) Kicked three or more field goals ...................................... vs Ole Miss, 2003 (3-4th) In One Half Passed for 175 yards or more ................................... vs Miss State, 2003 (246-2nd) Passed for 150 yards or more .................................. vs North Texas, 2003 (162-1st) Passed for two or more TDs .................................... vs East Carolina, 2003 (3-2nd) Passed for three of more TDs .................................. vs East Carolina, 2003 (3-2nd) Rushed for 200 yards or more .......................................... vs Tulsa, 1969 (222-2nd) Rushed for 250 yards or more ........................................... vs Tulsa, 1969 (285-1st) Rushed for 150 yards or more ....................................... vs Tulane, 2003 (170, 2nd) Rushed for two TDs or more .......................................... vs Cincinnati, 2003 (2-2nd) Rushed for three or more TDs ............................... vs Arkansas State, 2003 (3-2nd) Kicked four or more field goals .............................................. vs UAB, 1999 (4-1st)

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MISCELLANEOUS Had 30 or more first downs - 31 (Southern Miss, 2002) Had 25 or more first downs - 27 (Cincinnati, 2002) Had 10 or penalties - 13 (Miss State, 2003) Had 100 or more penalty yards - 132 (Miss State, 2003) Had 35 minutes or more of possession - 35:08 TCU, 2002 Had a 100 yard receiver and rusher - Cincinnati, McCleskey (120 rush); Jackson (110 rush); Olinger (144 recv.), 2001

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Returned a punt for a TD - Marvin Young, Southern Miss, 2003 Returned a blocked punt for a TD - B.J. Steele, Louisville, 2002 Returned a kickoff for a TD - J.R. Reed, USF, 2003 Blocked a punt - Louisville, 2003 Blocked a field goal - Cincinnati, 2003 Punted 10 or more times - 10, USF, 2003 Did not punt - Cincinnati, 1998 Missed a PAT - C. Manfredini, Cincinnati, 2003

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600 or more yards of total offense - 615 (Texas A&M, 1978) 500 or more yards of total offense - 524 (Southern Miss, 2002) 400 or more yards of total offense - 408 (Ole Miss, 2003) 90 or more plays - 90 (Cincinnati, 2001) 80 or more plays - 87 (Cincinnati, 2002) 75 or more plays - 77 (Tulane, 2003)

Rushed 45 or more times - 45 (Cyrus Lawrence, Va. Tech, 1981) Rushed 35 or more times - 36 (Robert Cooper, Cincinnati, 1999) Rushed 30 or more times - 33 (Lonta Hobbs, TCU, 2002) Rushed 25 or more times - 29 (Mewelde Moore, Tulane, 2003) Rushed for 200 or more yards - 287 (Lonta Hobbs, TCU, 2002) Rushed for 150 or more yards - 159 (Mewelde Moore, Tulane, 2003) Rushed for 100 or more yards - 110 (Patrick Cobbs, North Texas, 2003) Rushed for four or more TDs - 4 (Siran Stacy, Alabama, 1989) Rushed for three or more TDs - 3 (Lonta Hobbs, TCU, 2002) Rushed for two or more TDs - 2 (Patrick Cobbs, North Texas, 2003) Had a run of 80 yards or more - 93 (Byron Evans, Minnesota, 1998) Had a run of 70 yards or more - 70 (Derrick Nix, Southern Miss, 2002) Had a run of 60 yards or more - 65 (Lonta Hobbs, TCU, 2002) Had a run of 50 yards or more - 65 (Lonta Hobbs, TCU, 2002)

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Held UM to 10 or fewer first downs - 10 (Mississippi State, 2001) Held UM to 0 or fewer yards rushing - -23 (Tennessee, 2001)

RUSHING

PASSING Passed for 500 yards or more - 506 (Chris Redman, Louisville, 1998) Passed for 400 yards or more - 506 (Chris Redman, Louisville, 1998) Passed for 300 yards or more - 348 (Gino Guidugli, Cincinnati, 2001) Attempted 60 or more passes - 62 (Marquel Blackwell, USF, 2001) Attempted 50 or more passes - 62 (Marquel Blackwell, USF, 2001) Attempted 40 or more passes - 48 (Eli Manning, Ole Miss, 2003) Attempted 35 or more passes - 39 (Gino Guidugli, Cincinnati, 2003) Completed 30 or more passes - 35 (Marcus Crandell, East Carolina, 1994) Completed 25 or more passes - 26 (Eli Manning, Ole Miss, 2003) Threw for five or more TDs - 5 (Casey Clausen, Tennessee, 2001) Threw for four or more TDs - 4 (Eli Manning, Ole Miss, 2003) Threw for three or more TDs - 4 (Eli Manning, Ole Miss, 2003) Threw four or more interceptions - 4 (Jeff Kelly, Southern Mississippi, 2001) Threw three or more interceptions - 4 (Jeff Kelly, Southern Mississippi, 2001) Completed a pass for 80 or more yards - 80 (John Bond, Mississippi STate, 1982) Completed a pass for 70 or more yards - 72 (Chris Redman, Louisville, 1998) Completed a pass for 60 or more yards - 65 (Robert Craft, Tennessee Tech, 2003)

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Committed seven or more turnovers - 7 (Cincinnati, 1998 (5 fumbles, 2 interceptions)) Committed six or more turnovers - 7 (Cincinnati, 1998 (5 fumbles, 2 interceptions)) Had five or more fumbles - 5 (Tennessee Tech, 2003 (5 fumbles)) Lost four or more fumbles - 4 (Ole Miss, 1999) Did not commit a turnover - 0 (UAB, 2003) Returned an interception for a touchdown - USF, 2003 (J.R. Reed) Returned a fumble for a touchdown - USF, 2003 (J.R. Reed)

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Had 70 or more points - 92 (Mississippi, 1935) Had 60 or more points - 61 (Mississippi, 1980) Had 50 or more points - 51 (Michigan State, 1997) Had 40 or more points - 48 (Cincinnati, 2002) Scored a two point conversion passing - Tennessee, 2001 Scored a two point conversion running - TCU, 2002

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SCORING

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TOTAL OFFENSE

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Had two or more players with 100 yards receiving in game - Tulane, 2000 (Terrell Harris 100 & Adrian Burnett 122)

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RECEIVING

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Had 500 or more yards passing - 506 (Louisville, 1998) Had 400 or more yards passing - 506 (Louisville, 1998) Had 300 or more yards passing - 348 (Cincinnati, 2001) Had 60 or more pass attempts - 62 (USF, 2001) Had 50 or more pass attempts - 62 (USF, 2001) Had 40 or more pass attempts - 48 (Ole Miss, 2003) Had 35 or more completions - 36 (East Carolina, 1994) Had 30 or more completions - 33 (Houston, 2000) Had 25 or more completions - 26 (Ole Miss, 2003) Had five or more TD passes - 5 (Tennessee, 2001) Had four or more TD passes - 4 (Ole Miss, 2003) Had three or more TD passes - 4 (Ole Miss, 2003) Had six or more passes intercepted - 6 (East Carolina, 1993) Had five or more passes intercepted - 5 (Mississippi State, 1997) Had four or more passes intercepted - 4 (Southern Mississippi, 2001)

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Held UM to under 100 yards rushing - 88 (North Texas, 2003) Held UM to 100 or fewer yards passing - 76 (Mississippi State, 2001) Held UM to under 300 yards of total offense - 220 (Cincinnati, 2002) Held UM to under 200 yards of total offense - 182 (Southern Miss, 2001) Intercepted five or more UM passes - 5 (Miss State, 2002) Intercepted four or more UM passes - 4 (USF, 2003) Intercepted three or more UM passes - 4 (USF, 2003) Recorded a safety - Army, 2000 Recorded five or more quarterback sacks - 5 (UAB, 2003)

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Had 500 or more yards rushing - 523 (Texas A&M, 1978) Had 400 or more yards rushing - 408 (Georgia, 1982) Had 300 or more yards rushing - 350 (TCU, 2002) Had 75 or more rushing attempts - 75 (Texas A&M, 1978) Had 70 or more rushing attempts - 71 (Arkansas State, 1986) Had seven or more rushing TDs - 7 (Texas A&M, 1978) Had six or more rushing TDs - 6 (Tennessee, 1991) Had five or more rushing TDs - 5 (Cincinnati, 2002) Had four or more rushing TDs - 5 (Cincinnati, 2002) Had two players with 100 yards rushing in game - USM, 2002 (Nix 198, Harris 127)

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Completed a pass for 50 or more yards - 58 (Pat Julmiste, USF, 2003)

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RECEIVING

Recorded two or more sacks - 2 (Maurice Jones & Tim Jones, USF, 2002) Recorded four or more tackles for loss - 4 (Chris Daley, USF, 2001) Recorded three or more tackles for loss - 4 (Chris Daley, USF, 2001)

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Caught 13 or more passes - 14 (Chris Penn, Tulsa, 1993) Caught eight or more passes - 10 (Hanniba Thomas, Cincinnati, 2003) Had 200 or more yards receiving - 218 (Ron Sellers, Florida State, 1968) Had 175 or more yards receiving - 184 (Chris Penn, Tulsa, 1993) Had 150 or more yards receiving - 173 (Hanniba Thomas, Cincinnati, 2003) Had 125 yards or more receiving - (Hanniba Thomas, Cincinnati, 2003) Had 100 or more yards receiving - (Hanniba Thomas, Cincinnati, 2003) Caught three or more TD passes - 3 (Donte’ Stallworth, Tennessee, 2001) Caught two or more TD passes - 2 (Aaron Lumpkin, Miss State, 2003)

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Scored 10 or more points kicking - 10 (Jonathan Nichols, Ole Miss, 2003) Kicked four or more field goals - 4 (Kevin Miller, East Carolina, 2001) Kicked three or more field goals - 3 (Brent Smith, Mississippi State, 2002) Kicked a field goal of 50 yards or more - 53 (Brian Hazelwood, Mississippi State, 1997) Kicked a 70 yard punt - 72 (Grahan White, Army, 1999) Kicked a 60 yard punt - 63 (Jimmy McClary, Houston, 2003) Kicked a 50 yard punt - 54 (Brandon Baker, USF, 2003) Totaled 150 or more kick return yards - 173 (Bobby Brown, Cincinnati, 1989) Totaled 100 or more kick return yards - 148 (Broderick Clark, Louisville, 2003) Totaled 100 or more punt return yards - 124 (Marvin Young, Southern Miss, 2003) Had 100 yard kickoff return - 100 (Fred Reed, Miss State, 2003)

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Had 400 or more yards of total offense - 491 (Bill Cappleman, Florida State, 1969) Had 300 or more yards of total offense - 326 (Gino Guidugli, Cincinnati, 2001)

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Accounted for five or more TDs - 5 (Casey Clausen, Tennessee, 2001) Accounted for four or more TDs - 4 (Eli Manning, Ole Miss, 2003) Accounted for three or more TDs - 4 (Eli Manning, Ole Miss, 2003) Scored four or more TDs - 4 (Siran Stacy, Alabama, 1989) Scored three or more TDs - 3 (Lonta Hobbs, TCU, 2002) Scored two or more TDs - 2 (Patrick Cobbs, North Texas, 2003) Kicked four or more field goals - 4 (Alex Walls, Tennessee, 2000)

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Intercepted two or more passes - 3 (J.R. Reid, USF, 2003) Recorded three or more sacks - 2.5 (J. McElveen, UAB, 2003)

A Scoring Frenzy.... The Memphis vs. Army football game during the 2000 season became a scoring frenzy despite a final score in the Tigers favor, 26-16. The frenzy was not so much in the number of points scored but in the manner in which touchdowns were scored. The two teams scored seven different ways including: Rushing TD Passing TD Punt Return TD Fumble Recovery Return TD Pass Interception Return TD Safety PAT The only three ways the teams did not score were by field goal, kickoff return and by blocked kick return. Tiger defensive back Idrees Bashir (pictured at right) set a Memphis record for the longest interception return for a touchdown when he went 100 yards.

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Annual Team Stats

MEMPHIS

Year 2003 2002 2001

Total Offense Rushing G Ply Yds Ypg Car Ypg 13 1000 5779 444.5 530 181.5 12 842 4258 354.8 390 115.8 11 736 3594 326.7 418 137.0

Passing Att Cmp Int Pct Yds 470 260 13 .553 3419 452 241 20 .533 2868 318 177 6 .556 2087

Ypg 263.0 239.0 189.7

1st Scoring Dwns Pts Avg 393 393 30.2 245 303 25.3 192 294 26.7

2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

779 714 716 768 718 735 743 776 725 740 770

2813 3221 3589 3584 2812 2798 2827 3641 3784 3354 3614

255.7 292.8 326.3 325.8 255.6 254.4 257.0 331.0 344.0 304.9 328.5

440 422 396 432 405 415 455 424 417 511 549

104.9 134.4 139.5 110.8 102.7 95.0 132.0 117.9 144.8 193.9 193.9

339 292 320 336 313 320 288 352 308 229 221

181 148 147 178 153 151 121 203 182 100 98

14 15 12 11 12 20 9 21 12 15 16

.534 .507 .459 .529 .489 .472 .420 .577 .591 .437 .443

1659 1743 2055 2369 1682 1753 1375 2344 2191 1358 1481

150.8 158.5 186.8 215.4 152.9 159.4 125.0 213.1 199.2 123.5 134.6

168 181 184 188 173 167 164 208 182 179 166

176 232 226 218 141 150 163 268 312 222 215

1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

739 721 765 715 764 680 738 783 729 693

3277 3543 3800 2415 3049 3417 3373 3577 2622 2553

297.9 322.1 345.5 219.5 277.2 310.6 306.6 325.2 238.4 232.1

499 529 487 482 460 477 496 493 534 460

168.7 191.6 160.9 126.1 116.6 175.3 173.2 165.1 151.2 172.0

240 192 278 233 304 203 242 290 195 233

113 111 142 107 154 97 113 153 83 90

19 16 13 18 14 13 12 18 17 22

.471 .578 .511 .459 .507 .478 .467 .527 .426 .386

1421 1435 2030 1028 1766 1489 1468 1761 959 1111

129.2 130.5 184.5 93.5 160.5 135.4 133.5 160.0 87.2 101.0

190 200 206 154 177 169 156 202 158 136

1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10

774 754 760 727 722 786 793 859 786 740

2909 3199 3490 3790 2953 3390 3685 3685 3560 3723

264.4 290.8 317.3 344.5 268.4 308.1 335.0 335.0 323.6 372.3

558 525 539 539 580 555 505 612 606 570

162.1 152.9 161.8 195.1 200.5 174.6 158.2 212.9 241.8 262.9

216 229 221 188 142 231 288 247 180 170

87 89 94 92 58 127 159 116 70 81

20 18 8 7 12 11 13 9 13 16

.403 .389 .425 .489 .408 .550 .552 .470 .389 .476

1125 1517 1710 1644 748 1469 1945 1343 1000 1094

102.2 137.9 155.5 149.5 68.0 133.5 176.8 122.0 90.9 109.4

1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960

10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10

741 672 550 545 736 526 614 576 612 578

4124 2949 2477 2215 3470 2479 3059 2859 3690 3138

412.4 294.9 275.2 246.1 347.0 275.4 305.9 317.6 369.0 313.8

523 490 427 433 453 335 509 453 437 459

248.3 175.6 186.9 181.3 203.0 147.3 229.2 218.4 234.1 217.6

218 182 123 112 283 191 105 123 175 121

97 71 55 40 103 84 44 56 83 57

16 14 3 9 22 15 13 18 7 18

.445 .390 .447 .357 .364 .440 .419 .455 .474 .416

1641 1193 795 1632 1440 1153 747 893 1349 962

1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954

10 9 10 10 9 10

615 507 573 617 434 474

2641 2087 2790 2999 1668 1977

264.1 231.9 279.0 299.9 185.3 197.7

480 417 495 497 332 376

184.2 179.6 183.6 212.5 127.7 150.3

135 90 78 122 102 98

63 37 38 47 33 39

9 6 10 13 12 12

.467 .411 .487 .385 .324 .398

799 471 477 887 519 474

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Pen 80 70 74

Yds 643 557 589

3rd Cnv 84-209 60-168 55-158

16.0 21.1 20.5 19.8 12.8 13.6 14.8 24.4 28.4 20.2 19.5

85 76 75 76 62 81 63 86 89 65 63

690 608 651 675 503 753 554 750 739 492 542

56-185 50-160 42-158 62-177 45-167 42-165 46-164 65-167 58-154 68-165 NA

174 220 226 104 180 201 274 129 82 115

15.8 20.0 20.5 9.5 16.4 18.3 24.9 11.7 7.4 10.5

61 54 66 63 74 83 79 51 56 59

496 446 489 460 605 689 661 407 450 565

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

165 177 192 214 146 192 206 217 197 195

166 200 228 241 180 225 264 265 255 227

15.1 18.2 20.7 21.9 16.4 20.5 24.0 24.1 23.2 22.7

46 59 49 73 61 60 65 79 52 69

389 495 489 639 516 580 664 736 490 636

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

164.1 119.3 88.3 181.3 144.0 128.1 74.7 99.2 134.9 96.2

215 153 135 121 100 134 164 122 183 170

328 258 206 121 215 173 199 261 332 303

32.8 25.8 22.9 13.4 21.5 19.2 19.9 29.0 33.2 30.2

75 60 51 48 55 54 55 55 82 80

634 624 502 527 638 511 573 582 931 878

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

79.9 52.3 47.7 88.7 57.7 47.4

140 106 121 146 79 NA

142 142 195 209 94 166

14.2 15.8 19.5 20.9 10.4 16.6

61 62 69 NA NA NA

557 629 732 NA 729 NA

NA NA NA NA NA NA

Lou Groza Award Joe Allison, standing with Lou Groza, was the first recipient of the prestigious Lou Groza Award.

Former University of Memphis placekicker Joe Allison enjoyed a record-setting career and a brilliant season in 1992, but he never dreamed that in doing so he would receive the Lou Groza Award, which is presented to the nation's top college kicker. Allison, a native of Atlanta, GA, led the nation in field goalspergame,averagefieldgoalsmadepergame,and inkickscoringforthefinalnineweeksofthe1992season. His 23-of-25 field goals made were the most in the nation according to the NCAA and his 92.0 percent made rated best among all kickers for the year. "I did not know about the Lou Groza Award until we played Tulsa in late October," said Allison. "After the game, Bob Winn (Assistant Athletic Director/Communications) came up to me in the locker room and said that I was a candidate for the award. I didn't even know who Lou Groza was at the time. "As soon as we returned to campus, I looked up Mr. Groza's statistics in the NFL record book and I talked to Coach Armstrong (UM kicking coach) about his career with the Cleveland Browns." Allison continued on his torrid streak of field goals made throughout the remainder of the '92 season. Week after week, his name appeared at the top of the NCAA statistics for kickers and a campaign was started to let sportswriters and voters throughout the country know about Allison's feats. For his accomplishments, Allison was named first team All-America by The Football News, The Football Writers Association, the Associated Press, UnitedPress International, College and Pro Football Weekly and The Sporting News. He is Memphis' first ever first team AllAmericanontheAssociatedPresssquadandwasnamed to more first team All-America teams in one year than any other Memphis football Tiger in the school's history. FollowingtheThanksgivingholidays,Allisonsuffered

anattackofappendicitisandhadanemergencyappendectomy. The surgery kept Allison from traveling to Hollywood, CA, to appear on the Bob Hope Christmas Special and it was while he was in the hospital recovering from his surgerythatAllisonlearnedthathehadwontheLouGroza Award. "Mr. Winn called and told me that I had won the award and it made me feel a whole lot better," Allison stated. "I was determined that I was going to get well and travel to Florida for the awards ceremony." Allison did indeed recover from his surgery and with the assistance of former head coach Chuck Stobart and kicking coach Murray Armstrong, traveled to West Palm Beach, FL, to receive the first national award ever won by a Memphis player. The December 10th program was emceed by ABC sportscaster Curt Gowdy, and Baylor University head coach Grant Teaff was the guest speaker. In accepting the Lou Groza Award from "The Toe" himself, Allison credited his snapper and holder and the entire Tiger special teams. "Out of the 57 snaps during the season," Allison said, "I was the only one who made a mistake. Chad (Williams) did not have a bad snap, Andy (McWilliams) did not have a bad hold, but I missed two field goals. I couldn't have done it without their help." The cousin of the late NASCAR driver Davey Allison, Joe booted 32-of-32 PATs in 1992 and finished with a school record 81 consecutive PATs made for his career. He set the Memphis record for field goals made in a single season when he kicked his 17th of the year in the Tigers win over Tulsa in 1992.

MEMPHIS Allison currently holds the Memphis record for 50yard field goals in a season with three in 1990 and with two51-yardersin1992,Allisonhashitmore50-plusyard field goals than any other player in Tiger history. For 30 years, the school scoring record for a single season had been 84 points by Dave Casinelli (1963). AllisonbrokeCasinelli'srecordduringtheOleMissgame and finished the season with 101 points. He accounted for 35.2 percent of all of the Tigers' points in 1992.

LOU GROZA AWARD WINNERS 1992: Joe Allison, Memphis 1993: Judd Davis, Florida 1994: Steve McLaughlin, Arizona 1995: Michael Reeder, TCU 1996: Marc Primanti, NC. State 1997: Martin Gramatica, Kansas State 1998: Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State 1999: Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State 2000:Jonathan Ruffin, Cincinnati 2001: Seth Marler, Tulane 2002: Nate Kaeding, Iowa 2003: Jonathan Nichols, Ole Miss

Joe Allison, who holds virtually every University of Memphis placekicking record, is the school's all-time leading scorer with 263 points. Allison had a single-season record of 101 points in 1992.

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Honored Tigers All-Americans FRED ALMON Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1969) CALVIN ALLEN Williamson’s Middle All-America (first team, 1950) JOHN ALLEN Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1969) Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1970) JOE ALLISON Associated Press All-America (first team, 1992) UPI All-America (first team, 1992) Football Writers All-America (first team, 1992) The Sporting News All-America (first team, 1992) Football News All-America (first team, 1992) College & Pro Football Weekly All-America (first team, 1992) Playboy All-America (first team, 1993) Football News All-America (first team, 1993) DANTON BARTO Football News Sophomore All-America (first team, 1991) Football News All-America (fourth team, 1992) Football News All-America (fourth team, 1993) DAVID BERRONG Associated Press All-America (third team, 1969) Football News All-America (third team, 1969) EARL BILLINGS Williamson's All-American (first team, 1955) JOHN BOMER Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1969) Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1970)

MEMPHIS

GARY BOULDIN GTE Academic All-America (second team, 1992)

COTTON CLIFFORD Williamson’s Little All-America (Honorable Mention, 1957)

MARQUIS BOWLING Football News (Honorable Mention, 1997) Football News (second team, 1998)

JIMMY COLE Williamson’s Middle All-America (Honorable Mention,1951) Williamson’s Middle All-America (first team, 1953)

CHUCK BROOKS Football News All-America (first team, 1963) Detroit Sports Extra All-America (Honorable Mention, 1963) Williamson’s All-America (first team, 1963)

O.C. COLLINS Sporting News Freshman All-America (fourth team,2002) Rivals.com Freshman All-America (first team, 2002)

Tailback Paul Skeeter Gowen was named to the AP All-America team in ‘69 & ‘70.

JERRY DANDRIDGE Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1975) ALEX DEES Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1968) JEFF FITE Street & Smith's (third team, 1990) JUDSON FLINT The Sporting News (first team, 1988) BOB FORD Williamson's All-America (Honorable Mention, 1954)

KEITH BUTLER Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1977) DAVE CASINELLI N.E.A. All-America (Honorable Mention, 1963) Detroit Sports Extra All-America (Honorable Mention, 1963) UPI All-America (Honorable Mention, 1963) Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1963) Williamson’s All-America (second team, 1963) COSIDA Academic All-America (second team, 1963)

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JAMES GAITHER Sporting News Freshman All-America (third team, 2001) The Football News Freshman All-America (2nd team) TED GATEWOOD Associated Press (Honorable Mention, 1986) PAUL “SKEETER” GOWEN Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1969) Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1970) EARNEST GRAY Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1977) Football News All-America (first team, 1978)

Honored Tigers ERIC HARRIS Football Writers All-America (first team, 1976) Tom Harmon’s Football Today All-America (first team, 1976) NCAA Consensus All-America (first team, 1976) Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1976) TIM HARRIS Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention,1983)

ANDY NELSON Williamson’s Little All-America (first team, 1957) BOB PARKER Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1969) BOB PATTERSON Williamson’s Little All-America (first team, 1954) DAVE PAWLIK Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1970)

AL HOTZ Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention,1969)

RON SELLS Successful Farmer All-America (second team, 1996) Successful Farmer All-America (second team, 1998)

KEN IRVIN Football News All-America (Honorable Mention, 1994) PAT JANSEN GTE Academic All-America (first team, 1992)

Joe Allison received the first annual Lou Groza Award in 1992 as the nation’s top kicker.

KAMAL SHAKIR The Sporting News (Freshman All-American, 1997)

RAY JAMIESON Associated Press AllAmerica (Honorable Mention, 1968)

ALLEN SHIPMAN Associated Press All-American (Honorable Mention, 1968)

OLLIE KELLER Williamson’s Little AllAmerica (Honorable Mention, 1953) JEFF KING Football News Sophomore All-America (third team, 1991) JIMMY LACKIE Churchman’s All-America Team (1977) DEAN LOTZ Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1968) LOU McLELLAND Williamson’s Middle All-America (first team, 1951) LARRY McGHEE Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1970) MIKE McKENZIE College Sports All-America (Honorable Mention, 1998) Football News All-America (Honorable Mention, 1998) GENE MEADOWS Williamson’s Middle All-America (Honorable Mention,1951)

(Honorable Mention, 1963) Time Magazine All-America (first team, 1964) Football Coaches Assoc. All-America (first team, 1964) Associated Press All-America (second team, 1964) UPI All-America (second team, 1964) Lockert’s All-America (third team, 1964) The Sporting News All-America (first team, 1964) Playboy All-America (first team, 1964)

LLOYD PATTERSON Football News Sophomore All-America (1976) Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1977) MIKE ROBB Churchman’s All-America Team (1973) BILL ROBERTSON Williamson’s All-America (first team, 1949) BOB RUSH Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1975) Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1976) The Sporting News All-America (first team, 1976) HARRY SCHUH N.E.A. All-America (first team, 1963) Associated Press All-America (Honorable Mention, 1963) UPI All-America (Honorable Mention, 1963) Williamson’s All-America

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MIKE STARK Associated Press All-American (first team, 1971) Kickoff Magazine All-American (first team, 1971) Minnesota Line All-American (first team, 1971) JERRY TODD Associated Press All-American (Honorable Mention, 1968) RUSSELL VOLLMER Williamson’s All-America (second team, 1963) N.E.A. All-America (Honorable Mention, 1963) Associated Press (Honorable Mention,1963) UPI All-America (Honorable Mention, 1963) Detroit Sports Extra All-America (Honorable Mention, 1963) RYAN WHITE Football News All-America (Honorable Mention, 1998) Football News Freshman All-America (1998) Playboy All-American (first team, 2000) Phil Steele All-American (first team, 2001)

Honored Tigers ALEX WILLIAMS Williamsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Middle All-America (Honorable Mention,1950) DeANGELO WILLIAMS CoSIDA Academic All-America (District IV first team,2003) JEROME WOODS Football News (second team, 1995) College Sports Magazine (third team, 1995) Associated Press (third team, 1995)

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2000:

JAMES EARL WRIGHT Williamson's All-America (Honorable Mention, 1960)

Lou Groza A w ar d

2001:

The Lou Groza Award is a national award presented annually to the nation's top kicker.

1992: Joe Allison (see page 197)

Conference USA Player of the Year 2003: DeAngelo Williams (RB)

All-Conference USA 1996: Richard Hogans (LB), first team Tony Williams (DT), second team Keith Spann (DB), second team Ted Lane (PK), second team Tavares Middlebrooks (OL),freshman team

Damien Dodson (WR), freshman team Caspor Stiles (LB), freshman team Mike McKenzie (LB), freshman team 1997: Mike McKenzie (DB), first team Marquis Bowling (DT), first team Daniel Gomez (OT), second team Gerard Arnold (RB), second team Reid Hedgepeth (TE), freshman team Marcus Bell (DT), freshman team Kamal Shakir (LB), freshman team 1998: Mike McKenzie (DB), first team Marquis Bowling (DT), first team Ryan White (K), first team Ron Sells (OT), second team

2002:

2003:

Gerard Arnold (RB), second team Artis Hicks (OG), freshman team David Sherrod (OT), freshman team Andre Arnold (DE), freshman team Idrees Bashir (DB), freshman team Tramont Lawless (DE), first team Ryan White (K), first team Tim Seymour (C), second team Kamal Shakir (LB), second team Marcus Bell (NT), second team Travis Anglin (QB), freshman team * Jeff Sanders (RB), freshman team Trey Eyre (OG), freshman team * Co-Freshman of the Year Andre Arnold (DE), first team Marcus Bell (NT), first team Kamal Shakir (ILB), first team Idrees Bashir (FS), first team Michael Stone (DB), first team Billy Kendall (TE), second team Jeremiah Bonds (RB), freshman team Jason Brown (DB), freshman team Coot Terry (OLB) freshman team Glenn Sumter (DB), first team Artis Hicks (OG), first team Dante Brown (RB), second team Darron White (WR), freshman team Drew Harmon (C), freshman team James Gaither (P), freshman team Jimond Pugh (C), first team Tony Brown (DT), second team Travis Anglin (WR), second team Derrick Ballard (LB), second team DeAngelo Williams (RB) freshman team O.C.Collins (DB), freshman team Stephen Gostkowski (K), freshman team John Doucette (TE), freshman team DeAngelo Williams (RB), first team Wesley Smith (DB), first team Maurice Avery (WR), second team Coot Terry (OLB), second team Eric Taylor (DT), second team Gene Frederic (C), third team Jeremy Rone (OT), third team Derrick Ballard (DB), third team Scott Vogel (DB), third team Blake Butler (OG), freshman team

Kevin Cobb (KR), 11/9 1997: Drew Pairamore (P), 8/30 Don Haselwood (DB), 11/15 1998: Ryan White (K), 10/17 1999: Marcus Bell (NG), 11/13 Ryan White (K), 9/25 Ryan White (K), 10/9 Ryan White (K), 10/31 2000: Idrees Bashir (DB), 9/23 Kamal Shakir (LB), 10/7 Ryan White (K), 9/16 2001: Dante Brown (RB), 10/13 Derrick Ballard (OLB), 10/6 2002: DeAngelo Williams (RB), 9/21 2003: DeAngelo Williams (RB), DeAngelo Williams (RB), 10/25 Danny Wimprine (QB), 9/6 Danny Wimprine (QB), Stephen Gostkowski (K), 9/6 Will Hyden (LB), 10/18 Wesley Smith (DB), 11/22

All-South Independent 1973: Eric Harris (DB) Bobby Ward (WR) 1974: Ken Niemaseck (DT) (1st team) Bobby Williams (K) (1st team) Jerry Dandridge (LB) (2nd team) Eric Harris (DB) (2nd team) James Thompson (WR) (2nd team) Van Anderson (DE) (2nd team) David Fowler (QB) (Hon. Men.) Ronald Moon (RB) (Hon. Men.)

Conference s of USA Pla yer Play ers the Week 1995: Joe Borich (QB), 10/14 Jerome Woods (DB), 10/14 Richard Hogans (LB), 10/28 Richard Hogans (LB), 11/11 1996: Richard Hogans (LB), 9/14 Keith Spann (DB), 10/5 Richard Hogans (LB), 10/19 Tony Williams (NG), 11/9 Drew Pairmore (P), 9/21 Ted Lane (K), 10/5

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Tiger tailback DeAngelo Williams was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year in 2003. He was the first Memphis player to ever receive the C-USA honor.

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1978: 1979: 1982: 1983: 1984:

1985:

1986: 1987:

Eary Jones (DT) (Honorable Men.) Bob Rush (C) (Honorable Men.) Keith Wright (WR) (Honorable Men.) Bobby Ward (WR) (Honorable Men.) Jerry Dandridge (LB) Eary Jones (DT) Bob Rush (C) Keith Wright (FL) Terdell Middleton (RB) Lummy Wright (DE) Lloyd Patterson (QB) Bob Rush (C) Eric Harris (DB) Earnest Gray (WR) Lloyd Patterson (QB) Keith Wright (FL) Keith Butler (LB) Earnest Gray (WR) Tony Graves (DB) Rick Snider (OT) Johnny Walker (LB) Tim Harris (DE) (1st team) Eric Fairs (LB) (2nd team) Tim Harris (DE) (1st team) Tim Long (OT) (1st team) Derrick Burroughs (DB) (1st team) Don Glosson (K) (2nd team) Eric Fairs (LB) (2nd team) Punkin Williams (RB) (2nd team) Donnie Elder (DB) (2nd team) Eric Fairs (LB) (1st team) Jeff Walker (OT) (1st team) Danny Sparkman (QB) (2nd team) David Brandon (DE) (2nd team) Ted Gatewood (C) (2nd team) Marlon Brown (LB) 1st team) Tim Borcky (OT) (1st team)

Fullback Ray Jamieson, who was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame in 2003, was named to the 1968 All-Missouri Valley Team.

1988:

1989: 1990:

1991:

1992:

1993:

Ted Gatewood (C) (2nd team) Scott Dill (OG) (2nd team) Eddie Moore (DB) (1st team) Reid Bennett (OG) (1st team) Jeff Fite (P) (2nd team) Tory Epps (NG) (2nd team) Damon Young (LB) (2nd team) Charles Wilson (WR) (2nd team) John Butler (K) (2nd team) Marvin Cox (RB) (2nd team) Glenn Rogers, Jr. (DB) (1st team) Jeff Fite (P) (2nd team) Keith Bland (OT) (2nd team) Chris Hobbs (NG) (1st team) Danton Barto (LB) (1st team) Jeff Buffaloe (P) (1st team) Dominic Calloway (DB) (1st team) James Maclin (OG) (2nd team) Joe Allison (K) (1st team & Offensive Player of the Year) Danton Barto (LB) (1st team & Defensive Player of the Year) Larry Bolton (C) (1st team) Jeff Buffaloe (P) (1st team) Russell Copeland (WR) (1st team) Chris Hobbs (NG) (1st team) Jeff King (OG) (1st team) Steve Matthews (QB) (1st team) Larry Porter (TB) (2nd team) Jeremy Williams (DB) (2nd team) Stevie Williams (OG) (2nd team) Joe Allison (PK) Danton Barto (LB) Isaac Bruce (WR) Dominic Calloway (DB) Tony Semple (OT) Stevie D. Williams (OG)

All-National Independent 1994: Ken Irvin (DB) (3rd team) James Logan (DE) (Hon.Men.) *Ryan Roskelly (WR/PR) (1st team) Marcus Holliday (RB) (3rd team) Luis Tejeda (PK) (1st team) Jesse Allen (LB) (1st team) John Ludwiczak (C) (2nd team) Keith Setler (OT) (2nd team) Bryan Barnett (DT) (2nd team) Brian Davis (KR) (2nd team) *Newcomer of the Year 1995: Jerome Woods (DB) (1st team) ('95 Defensive Player of Year) Tony Williams (NG) (2nd team) Bryan Barnett (DT) (3rd team) Ryan Roskelly (WR/PR) (3rd team) Keith Spann (DB) (3rd team) Ken Newton (C) (3rd team)

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All-Missouri Valle y alley Conference 1968:

Allen Shipman (OT) Bob Parker (OG) Dean Lotz (C) Ray Jamieson (FB) Alex Dees (DE) Bill McRight (LB) Jerry Todd (DB) David Berrong (DB) Billy J. Murphy (Coach of Year) 1969: Mike Stark (OT) Al Hotz (OG) John Bomer (C) Paul Gowen (RB) (Soph of Year) Bobby Dees (DE) Luis Fernandez (DT) Fred Almon (NG) John Allen (LB) David Berrong (DB) Billy J. Murphy (Coach of Year) 1970: Mike Stark (OT) Larry McGhee (OG) John Bomer (C) Larry Frankenbach (DE) David Pawlik (NG) John Allen (LB) Rick Kale (DB) Walter Daggett (DB) Paul Gowen (RB)

All-Metro Conference 1980: Rick Snider (OT) Jerry Knowlton (FL) Stanley Adams (LB) Michael Thomas (LB) Todd Ondra (LB) 1981: Tom Dorian (OG) Ken DeFeo (C) Greg Montgomery (DT) Mike Kleimeyer (LB) Marvin Chatman (DB) 1982: Ken DeFeo (C) Greg Montgomery (DT) Tom Dorian (OG) Johnny Walker (LB) 1983: Tim Harris (DE) Eric Fairs (LB) Jeff Walker (OT) Derrick Crawford (WR) Danny Sparkman (QB) Don Glosson (K) Greg Montgomery (DT) Percy Nabors (DB) 1984: Tim Long (OT) Tim Harris (LB) Donnie Elder (DB)

Honored Tigers Cornerback Donnie Elder was named to the All-Metro Conference Team in 1984. He played in the NFL for seven years.

1985:

1986: 1987:

1988:

1989:

1990:

Eric Fairs (LB) Don Glosson (K) Punkin Williams (RB) Jeff Walker (OT) Danny Sparkman (QB) Dennis Borcky (DE) Tim Harris (LB) David East (C) Jerry Harris (WR) Eric Fairs (LB) Trell Hooper (DB) Ted Gatewood (C) David Brandon (LB) Ted Gatewood (C) Tim Borcky (OT) Reggie Dubose (DB) Eddie Moore (DB) Reid Bennett (OG) Tory Epps (NG) Mike Nettles (DB) Charles Wilson (WR) Damon Young (LB) Jeff Fite (P) Marvin Cox (RB) Glenn Rogers, Jr. (DB) Eddie Moore (DB) Keith Bland (OT) Clark Stevenson (C) John Butler (K) Tory Epps (NG) Jeff Fite (P)

All-IF A All-IFA Conference The IFA (Independent Football Alliance) was formed in 1992 and comprised of five 1-A Independent football playing schools. The Alliance included Memphis, Tulsa, Southern Mississippi, Cincinnati, East Carolina.

1992: Joe Allison (K) (first team) Danton Barto (LB) (first team) Larry Bolton (C) (first team) Jeff Buffaloe (P) (first team) Russell Copeland (WR) (first team) Chris Hobbs (NG) (first team) Steve Matthews (QB) (first team) Jeremy Williams (DB) (first team) Stevie Williams (OG) (first team) 1993: Isaac Bruce (WR) (first team) Stevie Williams (OL) (first team) Rod Brown (DE) (first team) Danton Barto (LB) (first team) * Dominic Calloway (DB) (first team) Joe Allison (PK) (first team) *Defensive Player of the Year

Liber ty Bo wl Liberty Bowl Alliance Pla yer s of the Play ers Year 1994: Ken Irvin (Co-Defensive Player of the Year) Duane Vandborg (Co-Defensive Player of the Year) 1995: Jerome Woods (Defensive Player of the Year)

Souther n Li ving Southern Living All-South Team 1969: 1992: 1993: 1993:

1971: 1972: 1973: 1974: 1975: 1976: 1977: 1978: 1979: 1980: 1981: 1982: 1983: 1984: 1985: 1986: 1987: 1988: 1989: 1990: 1991: 1992: 1993: 1994: 1995: 1996: 1997: 1998: 1999: 2000: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004:

Jay McCoy (RB) Bobby Russell (DT) Carey Mulwee (LB) Mark Benskin (TE) Greg Gore (DE) Keith Butler (LB) Terdell Middleton (RB) James King (RB) Richard Locke (FB) Johnny Ray (DB) Michael Harper (WR) Danny Felts (RB) Tony Wiley (RB) Don Glosson (K) Jeff Womack (RB) RAIN OUT Jeff Womack (RB) Gerald White (RB) Elgin Perkins (RB) Tommy Ferrari (QB) Gary Bouldin (QB) Joe Cole (QB) Larry Porter (RB) Isaac Bruce (WR) Rod Brown (LB) Dan Bonner (DE) Chad Reed (QB) Keith Cobb (RB) Bernard Oden (QB) Gerard Arnold (RB) Kenton Evans (QB) Neil Suber (QB) Neil Suber (QB) Travis Anglin (QB) Danny Wimprine (QB) Patrick Byrne (QB) Bobby Robison (QB)

Jerry Todd (Defensive Back) Danton Barto (Linebacker) Danton Barto (Linebacker) Joe Allison (Plackicker)

SAE-Paul Gingold MVP A war d ard Given in honor of former Sigma Alpha Epsilon brother Paul Gingold, this award is presented to the MVP of the annual Blue-Gray spring game. The award is voted on by members of the media. 1965: Chuck Pettit (OT) 1966: Larry Duck (DT) Bill McRight (LB) 1967: Russ Denof (RB) 1968: Ken Apple (NG) 1969: Rod Hayden (DE) John Bomer (C) 1970: Walter Daggett (DB)

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Tiger defensive back Jerome Woods was selected as the Liberty Bowl Alliance Defensive Player of the Year in 1995. He has played for the Kansas City Chiefs for the past eight years.

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Phi Sigma Kappa Academic A w ar d Presented by the brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa to the scholar athlete (football) who attained the highest GPA for the previous year. 1974: 1975: 1976: 1977: 1978: 1979: 1980: 1981:

Jim Mincey (DB) Bob Orians (DB) Bob Orians (DB) Bob Orians (DB) Jarvis Greer (DB) Johnny Ray (DB) Johnny Ray (DB) Johnny Ray (DB)

Che vr olet Chevr vrolet Sc holar ship Scholar holarship A w ar d The following players have had $1,000 scholarships given to the general scholarship fund in their names. Chevrolet Motor Division, which sponsors the telecast, donates the scholarship. 1980: Stanley Adams (DE) vs Florida State

Texaco Star Classic MVP Awar d ard The following players have had a $1,000 scholarship given in their name to the general athletic scholarship fund at UM. Texaco, the sponsor of the Texaco Star Classic in Or-

Tony Williams was named the Tigers’ MVP in 1996.

lando, Florida, donates the scholarship. 1990: Jeff Fite (P) vs Florida State

Vanguar d Club anguard Given by the Memphis Vanguard Club to the outstanding athlete in the Mid-South area. 1975: Jerry Dandridge (LB) Lummy Wright (DE) 1976: Bob Rush (C) 1977: Lloyd Patterson (QB) 1978: Earnest Gray (WR) 1998: Tony Williams (DT) Jerome Woods (DB)

ESPN Player of the Game On each ESPN televised football game, an offensive and defensive player of the game is selected. 1982: Johnny Walker (LB) vs Georgia 1993: Isaac Bruce (WR) vs Miami, FL

M-Club Athlete of the Year The M-Club Letterman’s Club has selected an Athlete of the Year since the 1973 season. 1973: 1976: 1978: 1979: 1980: 1981: 1982:

Cliff Taylor (FB) Bob Rush (C) Earnest Gary (WR) Keith Clark (DE) Todd Ondra (LB) Ken DeFeo (C) Anthony Carter (DB)

Spor ts Illustrated Player of the Week 1963: John Fred Robillo (NG) vs Mississippi 1965: Billy Fletcher (QB) vs Mississippi State 1966: Joe Rushing (LB) vs Tulsa 1977: Keith Clark (DE) vs Houston 1992: Ken Irvin (DB) vs Arkansas

Associated Press Player of the Week 1960: James Earl Wright (QB) vs Mississippi 1963: Russ Vollmer (QB) vs Mississippi State 1965: Billy Fletcher (QB) vs Mississippi State 1975: Jerry Dandridge (LB) vs Auburn 1984: Tim Harris (LB) vs SW Louisiana Danny Sparkman (QB) vs Cincinnati 1987: Damon Young (LB) vs Mississippi Tory Epps (NG) vs Alabama Wayne Pryor (FB) vs Alabama Marlon Brown (LB) vs Louisville

Football Ne ws News Player of the Week 1990: Larry Porter (RB) vs Arkansas St. 1992: Ken Irvin (DB) vs Arkansas

Spor ting Ne ws Sporting News Player of the Week 1988: Eddie Moore (DB) vs Florida 1992: Ken Irvin (DB) vs Arkansas 1993: Steve Matthews (QB) vs Miss. State

AT&T Long Distance Player of the Week 1996: Qadry Anderson vs Houston (82-yard pass play) Teofilo Riley vs Houston (82-yard reception) Kevin Cobb vs Tennessee (95-yard Kickoff Return)

ESPY Awar d ard 1996: Kevin Cobb (95-yard kickoff return vs UT) Selected as the player of the year in college football

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Honored Tigers Linebacker Danton Barto was twice named the Tigers defensive MVP. He received the honor in 1991 and again in 1993.

1990:

1991:

1992:

1993:

1994:

Highland Hundr ed MVP Awar dred ard d

1995:

Each year the members of the Highland Hundred select an offensive and defensive Most Valuable Player. The honorees names are inscribed on a permanent plaque in football wing of the Memphis athletic office building. They are also presented trophies at the annual football banquet. Previous winners are:

1996:

1974: James Thompson (WR) 1975: Jerry Dandridge (LB) Lummy Wright (DE) 1976: Bob Rush (C) 1977: Keith Butler (LB) 1978: Earnest Gary (WR) Peter Scatamacchia (NG) 1979: Leo Cage (RB) Wayne Weedon (DT) 1980: Russell Richards (TE) Todd Ondra (LB) 1981: Jerry Knowlton (FL) Duane Marshall (DE) 1982: Ken DeFeo (C) Michael Joe Cannon (DE) 1983: Derrick Crawford (WR) Percy Nabors (DB) Cedric Wright (DE) 1984: Punkin Williams (RB) Dwight Blalock (TE) Jack Oliver (OT) Derrick Burroughs (DB) Tim Harris (LB) Eric Fairs (LB) 1985: Jeff Walker (OT) Danny Sparkman (QB) Tim Harris (LB) Eric Fairs (LB) 1986: Harold Beane (DT) Octavian Sharp (LB) Ron Palmer (DB) Ted Gatewood (C)

1997:

1998:

1999:

2000:

2001:

2002:

2003:

Wayne Pryor (FB) Jerry Harris (WR) Arthur Franklin (P) Chuck Boler (OT) Glenn Rogers, Jr. (DB) Jeff Fite (P) Keith Benton (QB) Danton Barto (LB) Jeff Buffaloe (P) Russell Copeland (WR) Chris Hobbs (NG) Joe Allison (PK) Isaac Bruce (WR) Danton Barto (LB) Joe Allison (PK) Ken Irvin (DB) Overall MVP Al Dawkins (FB) Duane Vandborg (LB) Ryan Roskelly (PR) Jerome Woods (DB) Overall MVP Ken Newton (OL) Tony Williams (DL) Ryan Roskelly (Special teams) Britton Wilkins (Special teams) Tony Williams (DT) Overall MVP Qadry Anderson Offensive Player of Year Richard Hogans Defensive Player of Year Ted Lane Special Teams Player of Year Bernard Oden Overall MVP Ron Sells Offensive Lineman of Year Marquis Bowling Defensive Lineman of Year Jeff Bazemore Special Teams Player of Year Gerard Arnold (RB) Overall MVP Chris Powers (OL) T.J. Fryer (DL) Ryan White (Special Teams) Gerard Arnold (RB) Tramont Lawless (DE) Joe Rocconi (Special Teams) Billy Kendall (TE) Kamal Shakir (LB) Ryan Johnson (Special Teams) Bunkie Perkins (WR) Glenn Sumter (DB) Ryan Johnson (Special Teams) Danny Wimprine (QB) Tony Brown (DT) Robert Douglas (Special Teams) DeAngelo Williams (RB) Gene Frederic (C) Derrick Ballard (DB) Coot Terry (OLB) Will Hyden (LB) Greg Harper (LB) Eric Taylor (DT) Treveco Lucas (DE) Rusty Clayton (Special Teams)

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Glenn J ones Jones 12th Man Awar d ard The Glenn Jones 12th Man Award is presented by the membership of the Highland Hundred to the Tiger football player who leads through desire, determination and courage.

1983: 1984: 1985: 1986: 1987: 1988: 1989: 1990: 1991: 1992: 1993: 1994: 1995: 1996: 1997: 1998: 1999: 2000:

2001: 2002:

2003:

Mike Omar (TE) Keith Mutters (LB) Joe Hennelly (DB) Dennis Borcky (DE) Ted Gatewood (C) Marvin Cox (RB) Rick Fredette (NG) Marvin Cox (RB) David Garaffa (LB) Mike Davis (LB) James Logan (DE) Marquis Bowling (DE) Pat Stiles (LB) Jeff Bazemore (WR) Marcus Jack (RB) Rodney Lanctot (DE) Marcus Jack (RB) Lou Esposito (OG) DeMorrio Shank (LB) Wade Smith (OT) DeMorrio Shank (ILB) Glenn Sumter (SS) Jeff Cameron (TE) Treveco Lucas (DE) Danny Wimprine (QB) Eric Taylor (DT) Kenyun Glover (DT)) Danny Wimprine (QB) Darron White (WR) Albert Means (DT) Scott Vogel (DB)

Chris F ar os Far aros A w ar d This award is presented by the Student Ambassador Board in honor of former Tiger offensive coordinator Chris Faros. The award is presented each spring to the player, selected by the current coaching staff, who has shown the most improvement during spring practice. 1984: Dwight Blalock (TE) 1985: Nathan Beason (NG) 1986: Andy Whitwell (QB) 1987: Gerald White (RB) 1988: John Norman (RB) 1989: Lee Butler (TE) Lish Trice (DT) 1990: Leon Bosby (FB) Chris Michael (DB) 1991: Larry Porter (RB) 1992: Tony Semple (OT) 1993: Jesse Allen (LB) 1994: Al Dawkins (FB)

Honored Tigers 1995: Kerry Cobb (TE) 1996: Andre Woods (RB) Britton Wilkins (LB) 1997: Tavares Middlebrooks (OT) Michael Boatman (LB) 1998: Caspor Stiles (LB) Chris Powers (C) Austin O'Dell (OL) Kosha Irby (DB) 1999: Chance Nesbitt (WR) Andre Arnold (DE) 2000: Darche’ Epting (FB) Glenn Sumter (SS) 2001: Bunkie Perkins (WR) Eric Taylor (DT) 2002: Andrew Handy (OG) Darren Garcia (WR) Scott Vogel (DB) 2003: Tavarious Davis (WR) Gene Frederic (C) Will Hyden (LB) 2004: Blake Butler (OT) Willie Henderson (OG) Tim Goodwell (LB) David McNair (DE)

Rex Doc ker y Dock Memorial Sc holar ship Scholar holarship A w ar d Gifts and donations to the University of Memphis, in the name of former head football coach Rex Dockery, have reached a total that allows the athletic department to endow a football scholarship. Each year the Rex Dockery Memorial Scholarship will be presented to an incoming Tiger football signee who exemplifies the football ideals of Dockery. The past recipients of the scholarship are: 1984: 1985: 1986: 1987: 1988: 1989: 1990: 1991: 1992: 1993: 1994: 1995: 1996: 1997: 1998: 1999: 2000:

James Cribbs (DT) Hamilton HS Adrian Harrod (DT) ECS Wilson Neely (LB) Hamilton HS Clark Stevenson (C) Elliston HS James Maclin (OG) Covington HS Jeff King (OG) Hueytown (AL) HS Fred Archie (RB) Shaw (AL) HS Joel Peschke (TE) Milford (OH) HS Britton Wilkins (LB) ECS Steve Wilson (DL) Theodore (AL)HS Jeran Burns (WR) South Side HS Jason Harris (QB) Whitehaven HS Rodney Lanctot (LB) Crescent City (FL) HS Stephen Galbraith (QB) Marietta, (GA) HS Roberto Young (OLB) CBCHS, (MO) HS Casey Rooney (WR), West (IA) HS Kenyun Glover (DT), Overton HS

Defensive back Andy Nelson was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame in 1976. Following his career at Memphis, Nelson went on to play for the NFL’s Baltimore Colts.

1985: 1986:

1987:

1988: 1989: 1990: 1991:

1992: 2001: Jeremiah Bonds (RB), J.O. Johnson (AL) HS 2002: Rusty Clayton (DS/C), Oak Grove (MS) HS 2003: Derek Clenin (DB), MUS

M-Club Hall of F ame Fame 1974: Sam Johnson (T) 1927-30 Ed Thompson (C) 1928-31 1975: Gene Fulghum (T) 1926-29 Frank Magoffin (T) 1928-31 1976: “Skeeter” Ellis(RB) 1937-38 Andy Nelson (DB) 1954-57 Bill Robertson (E) 1947-50 Paul Hicks (FB) 1938-40 1977: Haggard Cherry (QB)1938-40 Jimmy Cole (RB) 1950-54 Sam Hindsman (E) 1938-41 Dr. C.C.Humphreys (Coach) 1939-41 1978: Ralph Hatley (Coach) 1947-57 Tom Nix (T) 1949-51 Keith White (RB) 1947-50 1979: Bob Patterson (OG) 1952-55 James Earl Wright (QB) 1959-61 A.Eugene Smith (Trainer) 1960-79 1980: John Bramlett (LB) 1959-62 Roland McMackin (E) 1937-38 Andrew Porter (T) 1929-32 1981: Harry Schuh (OT) 1961-64 Andy Settles (C) 1947-48 1982: Doug Mayo (G) 1937-38 Billy J.Murphy (Coach)1958-71 1983: Dave Casinelli (FB) 1960-63 Bob Ford (E) 1951-55 Russell Vollmer (QB) 1960-64 George Zarecor (T) 1937-38 1984: Henry Evans (RB) 1926-30

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Bill Hudson (T)1959-62 Preston Watts (RB) 1940-42 Billy Fletcher (QB) 1962-65 Alex Williams (FB) 1949-50 Charlie Babb (DB) 1969-71 Leo Davis (Coach) 1947-50 Elmer Vaughn (QB) 1936-38 “Skeeter” Gowen (RB) 1969-71 Kenneth Barker (RB) 1940-41 Percy Roberts (G) 1949-52 Cliff Taylor (FB) 1970-73 Bob Rush (C) 1973-76 Alex Moore (OG) 1950-53 Calvin Allen (OG) 1947-50 Keith Butler (LB) 1974-77 Chuck Brooks (TE) 1961-64 Fred Medling (G) 1947-49 Earnest Gray (WR) 1975-78 Eric Harris (DB) 1973-76 John Lee (E) 1956-59 Keith Wright (WR) 1974-77 Cotton Clifford (OL) 1951-56 Bubba Winkler (NG) 1964-67 John Cronin (1961-63) Bob Finamore (DT) (1961-64) Paul Haynes (B) (1947-48) Doug Woodlief (LB) (1963-64) Terdell Middleton (RB) (1974-76) Jim Enoch (OL) (1938) Dick Quast (NG) (1962-63) Will Renfro (E) (1951-54) Ed Taylor (DB) (1972-73) Roland Eveland (B) (1950-52) Lou McLelland (E) (1949-51) "Red" Brewer (B) (1950-51) Richard Coady (C) (1964-66) Ollie Keller (QB) (1952-53) Frank Mawyer (E) (1949-50, 53) Lloyd Patterson (QB) (1975-78) Joe Billings (OL) (1952-55) Grover Lipe (OL) (1948-50) Jerry Christopher (E) (1953-56) Hugh Hathcock (OL) (1950-53) David Berrong (DB) (1967-69) Steve Jaggard (DB) (1968-69) Bob Henderson (OL) (1953-56) Elmer Ray (QB) (1947-50) John Barnhill (OL) 1923-24) Dr. Bill Burkett (E) (1948-50) Stan Davis (WR) (1969-72) John Jumbo Evans (OL) (1960-65) Milton Mayo (E) (1934-37) Ralph Messer (B) (1949-52) Bob Parker (OL) (1967-69) Bob Sherlag (WR) (1962-66) Jerry Todd (DB) (1967-69) Joe Allison (K) (1990-93) Murray Armstrong (Coach) (1961Dennis Biodrowski (OL) (1959-62) Bob Brooks (FB) (1954-56) Scott Dill (OT) (1984-87) Nick Pappas (WB) (1965-68) John Fred Robilio (NT) (1960-63) Ed Weldon (RB) (1960-63)

Honored Tigers Head coach Allyn McKeen led Memphis to its only undefeated and untied season. In 1938 the Tigers posted a 10-0-0 record. McKeen was inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1991.

Na tional F ootNational Football F ounda tion Founda oundation Hall of F ame Fame The following Memphis football coaches and players have received recognition from the National Football Foundation & Hall of Fame for their work both on and off the football gridiron. 1991:

Allyn McKeen (Coach)

Bill y J ph y Billy J.. Mur Murph phy A w ar d

Dave Hathcock (DB) (1960-63) 2001: Richard Adragna (DT) (1959-62) Danny Sparkman (QB) (1983-85) 2002: Frank Massa (RB) (1956-57) Paul Hathcock (DT) (1958-59) Don McKinnon (OT) (1957-60) 2003: Steve Matthews (QB) (1992-93) Ray Jamieson (FB), (1968-70) Bobby Russell (DE), (1969-71)

Tennessee Spor ts Hall of F ame Fame 1968: Dr. C.C.Humphreys (Coach/AD) 1976: Billy J.Murphy (Coach) 1989: Rex Dockery (Coach) Harry Schuh (OT) 1990: Ralph Hatley (Coach) 1991: John Bramlett (LB) 1992: Tom Nix (E) 1993: Leo Davis (Coach) 1994: Ed Molinski (Coach) James Earl Wright (QB) 1995: Mooney Boswell (DE) 1997: Bill Hudson (OG) 1998: Russ Vollmer (QB) 1999: Murray Armstrong (Coach) Keith Butler (LB) 2000: Billy Fletcher (QB) 2001: Jimmy Cole (RB) Ken Donahue (Coach)

This award is presented each year to a former Memphis athlete who has excelled in his chosen profession after graduation. 1981: Miller Matthews 1982: Tom Wallace 1983: Al Brown 1984: Harold Sterling 1985: Don Coffey 1986: Don McKinnon 1987: Ed Randolph 1988: Elmer Ray 1989: George Sneed 1990: Ralph Messer 1991: John Bramlett 1992: Jim "Red" Hoggart 1993: Geddes Self 1994: Joseph Clayton 1995: Bob Stephenson Wayne Armstrong 1996: Tom Nix Billy Fletcher 1997: Bill Gidden 1998: Col. Haywood Smith 1999: John Cobb 2000: Glenn Rogers, Sr. 2001: Carlton Henley 2002: Bill Garner 2003: Paul Mann

Ralph Hatley Scholar Athlete A w ar d The Ralph Hatley Award is presented annually to an incoming freshman football player who plans a career in the field of health, physical education or recreation. 1996: Damien Dodson, WR 1997: Josh Eargle, DT 1998: Keydrin Ward, DB 1999: Ryan Johnson, WR 2000: Jeremiah Bonds, RB 2001: Marcus West, DE 2002: Tim Goodwell, LB 2003: Mike Snyder, LB

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Na tional F ootNational Football F ounda tion Founda oundation Scholar Athlete A w ar d The following Memphis football players have received recognition from the National Football Foundation & Hall of Fame for their work in the classroom. 1976: Jimmy Lackie (Free Safety) 1977: Jim Mincey (Free Safety) 1978: Jarvis Greer (Strong Safety) 1981: Johnny Ray (Free Safety) 1982: Gerald Brown (Wide Receiver) 1987: Arthur Franklin (Punter) 1988: Mark Bowen (Linebacker) 1989: Andy Whitwell (Quarterback) 1990: Ron Bemis (Quarterback) 1991: Jeff Fite (Punter) 1992: Gary Bouldin (Tight End) 1993: Jeff Buffaloe (Punter) 1994: Jeremy Williams (Defensive Back) 1995: Joel Peschke (Tight End) 1996: Britton Wilkins (Linebacker) 1997: Jimmy Keith (Kicker) 1998: Jeff Bazemore (Defensive Back) 1999: Brandon Tucker (Fullback) 2000: Rodney Lanctot (Defensive End) 2001: Scott Scherer (Quarterback) 2002: Boris Penchion (Defensive Line) 2003: Will Hyden (Linebacker)

Head coach Billy J. Murphy, the winningest coach in Tiger football history, was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1976.

Honored Tigers

Former Tiger quarterback James Earl Wright was inducted into the AllAmerican Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1998. He is also a member of the M Club Hall of Fame, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Hall of Fame.

John Fred Robilio (Nose Tackle) Dr. Thomas Carpenter (Administrator) 2001: R.C. Johnson (Adminstrator) Tommy West (Coach) Ed Cantler (Trainer) 2002: Tommy West (Head Coach) Don McKinnon (Offensive Line) Billy Fletcher (Quarterback) Al Brown (M Club Director) 2003: Billy J. Murphy (Administrator) Bob Ford (Assistant Coach) John Bramlett (Linebacker) Joe Clayton (Offensive Line) Ken Apple (Defensive End) Haywood Smith (Administrator)

Hitachi Scholar Athlete Award 1992: 1993: 1994: 1995:

All-American F ootball F ounda tion Founda oundation Hall of F ame Fame 1995: Ken Donahue (Assistant Coach) Paul Davis (Assistant Coach) 1996: Allyn McKeen (Head Coach) Billy J. Murphy (Head Coach) Percy Roberts (Offensive Guard) 1997: Ralph Hatley (Head Coach) Roger French (Assistant Coach) Bob Patterson (Offensive Guard) “Red” Hoggatt (Quarterback) Horace McCool (Offensive Tackle) Bubba Winkler (Defensive Tackle) 1998: Russ Vollmer (Quarterback) James Earl Wright (Quarterback) Murray Armstrong (Assistant Coach) Pete Cordelli (Assistant Coach) John Barnhill (Offensive Tackle) Ed Molinski (Assistant Coach) Harry Schuh (Offensive Tackle) Rex Dockery (Head Coach) Bob Winn (Administrator) Dr. C.C. Humphreys (Administrator) 1999: Bill Robertson (End) Fred Pancoast (Coach) Jack Carter (Assistant. Coach) J.W. Patrick (Assistant Coach) Charlie Cavagnaro (Administrator) Jack Bugbee (Scoop Hudgins Award) 2000: Billy Fletcher (Quarterback) Jimmy Cole (Running Back) Joe Allison (K)

Jeremy Williams (DB) Larry Bolton (C) Tony Semple (OT) Jeremy Williams (DB)

Top Tig er A war d Tiger ard The Top Tiger Award is selected each year by head coach Tommy West and presented to the player(s) who has battled back from adversity or has overcome difficult circumstances to return to the field. 2001: Neil Suber (Quarterback) Josh Eargle (Off. Guard) 2002: Scott Scherer (Quarterback) Jimond Pugh (Center) 2003: Albert Means (Defensive Tackle) Eric Taylor (Defensive Tackle)

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RETIRED JERSEYS Since the University of Memphis first fielded an intercollegiate football team in 1912, only three jerseys have been retired. Those jerseys - 8, 30, and 39 - belonged to three outstanding individuals who helped make Tiger football what it is today. Now, to help honor Charles Greenhill, Dave Casinelli and Isaac Bruce, their numbers will be issued to an outstanding defensive back, a stellar running back and to a devoted receiver. CHARLES GREENHILL Charles Greenhill was called the "most talented football player ever to come out of Memphis, TN". The multi-talented Greenhill, who prepped at Frayser High School in Memphis where he lettered for three years in football, basketball and track, played for the Tigers just one year (1983) before being killed in a plane crash with former head coach Rex Dockery and offensive coordinator Chris Faros. Greenhill, a defensive back, had 20 tackles on the season, including 13 solo stops. Greenhill was also a dandy return man for the Tigers. The 6-2 speedster returned a kickoff 69 yards for a touchdown against Cincinnati and went on to average 29.8 yards per return. Following his death, Firestone Stadium in Memphis was renamed Charles Greenhill Stadium. Firestone Stadium was the home field for Frayser High. Jersey number “8” is being worn free safety Scott Vogel from MUS i n Memphis. Vogel will work as a defensive back for the Tigers and is expected to play strong safety. 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004:

Scott Vogel Scott Vogel Scott Vogel Scott Vogel

D AVE CASINELLI Dave Casinelli, Memphis' all-time leading rusher, was recruited to Memphis in 1960 from Follansbee, WV where he received all-America honors as a senior in high school. Casinelli played at Memphis from 1960-63 and ended his career by leading the nation in rushing and scoring while leading the Tigers to an undefeated season. During his first year as a starter, Casinelli led Memphis in rushing with 646 yards on 117 carries. His nine touchdowns in 1961 also led the Tigers. As a junior, "The Bull" gained 826 yards on 173 attempts while scoring 11 touchdowns. In his record-breaking senior year, Casinelli became the first and only Tiger to rush for 1,000 yards in a single-season when he tallied 1,016 on 219 attempts in 1963. His 1,016 yards ranked him first among all NCAA rushers and his 14 touchdowns helped him capture the national scoring title. Following graduation, Casinelli became a successful businessman in Memphis and Tallahasse, FL. Casinelli later lost his life in a car accident in 1987. Mario Robinson, an all-state tailback from Melrose High School in Memphis, Tennessee, wore Dave Casinelli’s number “30” in 2001. Quinton McCrary of Columbus, Mississippi, will wear 30 in 2004. 2001: 2003: 2004:

Mario Robinson Quinton McCrary Quinton McCrary

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ISAAC BRUCE Isaac Bruce came to the Memphis football team as a wide receiver in 1992. The 6-0 junior college transfer made an immediate impact on the Memphis football squad. Coupled with junior college quarterback Steve Matthews, Bruce helped give the Tigers one of the nation’s top passing attacks. He started all 11 games as a junior and was the team’s second leading receiver with 39 catches for 532 yards and five touchdowns. However, it was the 1993 campaign that caught the attention of pro scouts. The Ft. Lauderdale, FL, native opened the ‘93 season with seven catches for 112 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers’ win over Mississippi State. He added 147 yards against East Carolina, 109 in a contest against Arkansas State, 108 in the Tulsa game and had over 90 yards receiving in five additional contests. Bruce finished the 1993 season with a school record 74 catches for 1,054 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 74 catches and 1,054 yards remain as Memphis football records and his 10 touchdown receptions is second. Bruce was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 1994 and has become the team’s all-time leading receiver. His jersey was retired in a ceremony on October 4th of 2003. 2003: 2004:

Ryan Scott Ryan Scott

All-Star Games BLUE-GRAY GAME 2001: 2000: 1996: 1995: 1994: 1993: 1992: 1990: 1989: 1988: 1987: 1985: 1984: 1979: 1977: 1976: 1975: 1974: 1972: 1971: 1970: 1969: 1968: 1967: 1966: 1965: 1964: 1963: 1962: 1961: 1950:

1965: 1963: 1962:

Marcus Smith, Defensive Back Ryan White, Kicker Marcus Bell, Nose Tackle Michael Stone, Defensive Back Marvin Thomas, Defensive End Ken Newton, Center Jerome Woods, Defensive Back Marcus Holliday, Running Back James Logan, Defensive End Isaac Bruce, Wide Receiver Larry Bolton, Center Jeff Fite, Punter Tory Epps, Nose Guard Marlon Brown, Linebacker Scott Dill, Offensive Guard Jeff Walker, Offensive Tackle Derrick Burroughs, Defensive Back James Stewart, Defensive Back Keith Butler, Linebacker Keith Simpson, Cornerback Bob Rush, Center Eric Harris, Cornerback Eary Jones, Tackle Jerry Dandridge, Linebacker David Fowler, Quarterback Van Anderson, Defensive End Ed Taylor, Cornerback Al Harvey, Quarterback Charlie Babb, Defensive Back Dave Pawlik, Nose Guard Mike Stark, Tackle John Bomer, Center Larry McGhee, Guard David Berrong, Safety (MVP) Martin Orcutt, Tackle Bill McRight, Monsterman Joe Rushing, Linebacker Terry Padgett, Quarterback Larry Duck, Nose Guard Billy Fletcher, Quarterback Bob Finamore, Guard (MVP) Harry Schuh, Tackle Richard Quast, Tackle Russell Vollmer, Quarterback John Bramlett, Linebacker Fred Moore, Tackle Don Coffey, End Bill Hudson, Guard Bill Robertson, End

1961:

Bill Robertson, End Total Players: 4

1969: 1967:

LIONS AMERICA BOWL 1976: 1975: 1974: 1969: 1968:

Ricky Rivas, Receiver Jerry Dandridge, Linebacker Ed Taylor, Cornerback James Thompson, Receiver David Berrong, Safety Jerry Todd, Cornerback Dean Lotz, Center

SENIOR BOWL 2000: 1996: 1994: 1993: 1992: 1987: 1984: 1978: 1977: 1976: 1964: 1963: 1962: 1961:

Michael Stone, Defensive Back Marvin Thomas, Defensive End Ken Irvin, Defensive Back Joe Allison, Placekicker *Steve Matthews, Quarterback Jeff Sawyer, Defensive End Russell Copeland, Receiver Scott Dill, Offensive Guard Jeff Walker, Offensive Tackle Jack Oliver, Guard Derrick Burroughs, Cornerback Earnest Gray, Wide Receiver Keith Butler, Linebacker Keith Simpson, Cornerback Bob Rush, Center Eric Harris, Cornerback Harry Schuh, Tackle Dave Casinelli, Fullback John Griffin, Halfback Bill Hudson, Guard

COACHES ALL-AMERICA GAME 1970: 1965:

CHALLENGE BOWL 1963: 1962:

1973: 1972: 1969: 1968: 1967: 1963:

Total Players: 8

CHICAGO ALL-STAR

EAST-WEST GAME 2001: 1987:

John Fred Robilio, Tackle Fred Moore, Tackle Total Players: 2

HULA BOWL 2002: 1993: 1985: 1977: 1970:

Joe Gerda, Offensive Guard *Steve Matthews, Quarterback Tim Harris, Linebacker Keith Wright, Receiver (MVP) John Bomer, Center Total Players: 5

ROTARY GRIDIRON CLASSIC 190 2000:

Kamal Shakir, Linebacker Total Players: 1

PARADISE BOWL 2002:

Tony Brown, Defensive Tackle Mowbray Rowand, Defensive End Total Players: 2

NORTH-SOUTH GAME Eary Jones, Defensive Tackle Terdell Middleton, Running Back Steve DeLong, Tight End Stan Davis, Receiver Luis Fernandez, Tackle Alex Dees, End Rich Coady, End Dave Casinelli, Fullback

Bob Parker, Guard Harry Schuh, Tackle Total Players: 2

Total Players: 20

1976:

Dan Pierce, Quarterback Bob Parker, Guard Dale Brady, Wingback Total Players: 5

Total Players: 7

Total Players: 49

Harry Schuh, Tackle John Griffin, Halfback Bill Hudson, Guard

MEMPHIS

Nose tackle Marcus Bell (54) played in the 2000 BlueGray All-Star game.

Artis Hicks, Offensive Guard Tim Borcky, Offensive Tackle *Injured and could not participate

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Tigers in the Pros Listed below are the Memphis football players who have been drafted into and played for at least one season in the professional ranks after their years as a Tiger. Leagues included are the NFL and the CFL. Players in italics are active. RICK ACKERMAN, DT (San Diego Chargers, 1982-84; Los Angeles Raiders, 1985-87)

KEITH BUTLER, LB (Seattle Seahawks, 1978-87)

REUBEN GIBSON, FB (Buffalo Bills, 1977)

BILL CESARE, DB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1978-81)

EARNEST GRAY, WR (New York Giants, 1978-84; St. Louis Cardinals, 1985)

RICH COADY, TE/C (Chicago Bears, 1970-74)

STANLEY ADAMS, LB (Los Angeles Raiders, 1984)

MAC CODY, WR (Birmingham Barracudas, 1995; Montreal Allouettes, 1996-98; Arizona Cardinals, 1999-2000)

CHARLIE BABB, DB (Miami Dolphins, 1972-79)

DON COFFEE, WR (Denver Broncos, 1963)

DANTON BARTO, LB (Memphis Mad Dogs, 1995)

RUSSELL COPELAND, WR (Buffalo Bills, 1993-96; Philadelphia Eagles, 1997; Green Bay Packers, 1998)

✰ IDREES BASHIR, DB ✰

(Indianapolis Colts, 2001-present)

✰ MARCUS BELL, DT ✰ (Arizona Cardinals, 2001-present)

OLLIE CORDILL, P (San Diego Chargers, 1967; Atlanta Falcons, 1968; New Orleans Saints, 1969)

KEITH BENTON, QB (B.C. Lions, 1992; Memphis Mad Dogs, 1995)

DERRICK CRAWFORD, WR (San Francisco 49ers, 1986; Calgary Stampeders, 1990-93; Birmingham Barracudas, 1995)

DENNIS BIODROWSKI, OT (Kansas City Chiefs, 1963-67)

JAMES CRIBBS, DT (Detroit Lions, 1989)

DARRIUS BLEVINS, WR (St. Louis Rams, 2000)

STAN DAVIS, WR (Philadelphia Eagles, 1973)

DENNIS BORCKY, DT (New York Giants, 1987)

CHUCK DEVLIEGHER, DT (Buffalo Bills, 1969)

DALE BRADY, DB (British Columbia Lions, 1968-69)

SCOTT DILL, OT (Arizona Cardinals, 1988-89; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1990-95; Minnesota Vikings, 1996-1997)

JOHN BRAMLETT, LB (Denver Broncos, 1965-66; Miami Dolphins, 196768; New England Patroits, 1969-70; Atlanta Falcons, 1971) DAVID BRANDON, LB (San Diego Chargers, 1987-89, 1995; Cleveland Browns, 1991-93; Seattle Seahawks, 1993-94; Atlanta Falcons, 1996-1997)

✰ DANTE BROWN, RB ✰

(Pittsburgh Steelers, 2003-present) MARLON BROWN, LB (British Columbia Lions, 1990)

✰ TONY BROWN, DE ✰ (Miami Dolphins, 2004-present) ✰ ISAAC BRUCE, WR ✰ (St. Louis Rams, 1994-present) DERRICK BURROUGHS, DB (Buffalo Bills, 1985-89)

MEMPHIS

JAY DOUGLAS, OT (San Diego Chargers, 1973-74) KEN DUNEK, TE (Philadelphia Eagles, 1980)

JOHN GRIFFIN, DB (Los Angeles Rams, 1963; Denver Broncos, 1964-66; B.C. Lions, 1967-68) ERIC HARRIS, DB (Toronto Argonauts, 1977-79; Kansas City Chiefs, 1980-82; Los Angeles Rams, 1983-85) TIM HARRIS, LB (Green Bay Packers, 1986-90; San Francisco 49ers, 1991-92, 1994-95; Philadelphia Eagles, 1993) DAVE HATHCOCK, DB (Green Bay Packers, 1966; New York Giants, 1967)

✰ ARTIS HICKS, OT ✰ (Philadelphia Eagles, 2002-present) EDDIE HILL, RB (Los Angeles Rams, 1979-80; Miami Dolphins, 1981-84) RICHARD HOGANS, LB (Chicago Bears, 1997 Rhein Fire, 1999; San Diego Chargers, 2000) MARCUS HOLLIDAY, RB (St. Louis Rams, 1996) TRELL HOOPER, DB (Miami Dolphins, 1987)

✰ REGGIE HOWARD, DB ✰ (Carolina Panthers, 2000-2003; Miami Dolphins, 2004-) BILL HUDSON, DT (San Diego Chargers, 1962; Buffalo Bills, 1963-68) GARY HUNT, DB (Cincinnati Bengals, 1987)

DONNIE ELDER, DB (New York Jets, 1985; Pittsburgh Steelers, 1986; Detroit Lions, 1986; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 198889; San Diego Chargers, 1990-91)

(Buffalo Bills, 1995-2001; New Orleans Saints, 2002; Minnesota Vikings 2003)

TORY EPPS, NG (Atlanta Falcons, 1990-92; Chicago Bears, 1993-94; New Orleans Saints, 1995)

ENIS JACKSON, WR (Cleveland Browns, 1987; Edmonton Eskimos, 1988-92; Toronto Argonauts, 1993)

ERIC FAIRS, LB (Houston Oilers, 1986-91; Atlanta Falcons, 1992)

REGINALD JONES, DB (New Orleans Saints, 1991-93; Cleveland Browns, 1994)

BILLY FLETCHER, QB (Denver Broncos, 1966) JUDSON FLINT, DB (Cleveland Browns, 1980-82; Buffalo Bills, 1983)

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✰ KEN IRVIN, DB ✰

CHARLIE KILLETT, DB (New York Giants, 1963)

Tigers in the Pros JAMES LOGAN, LB (Seattle Seahawks, 1995-present) TIM LONG, OT (San Francisco 49er's, 1987) EDWIN LOVELADY, WR (New York Giants, 1987) DORAN MAJOR, DB (Toronto Argonauts, 1988-91) JOHN "TWEET" MARTIN, RB (Memphis Mad Dogs, 1995) STEVE MATTHEWS, QB (Kansas City Chiefs, 1993-1995; Scottish Claymores, 1996,; Jacksonville Jaugars, 1997; Tennessee Titans, 1998)

✰ MIKE MCKENZIE, DB ✰

(Green Bay Packers, 1999-present) LOU MCLELLAND, WR (Toronto Argonauts, 1952) TERDELL MIDDLETON, RB (Green Bay Packers, 1977-81; Tampa Bay, 1982-83) FRED MOORE, DT (San Diego Chargers, 1964-66)

HARRY SCHUH, OT (Oakland Raiders, 1965-70; Los Angeles Rams, 197173; Green Bay Packers, 1974)

RICHARD WILLIAMS, RB (Atlanta Falcons, 1983; Houston Oilers, 1984)

BILL SCOTT, OT (Toronto Argonauts, 1966)

(Minnesota Vikings, 1997-2000; Cincinnati Bengals, 2001-present)

TONY SEMPLE, OT (Detroit Lions, 1995-2002) BOB SHERLAG, WR (Atlanta Falcons, 1966) KEITH SIMPSON, DB (Seattle Seahawks, 1978-85)

✰ WADE SMITH, OT ✰ (Miami Dolphins, 2003-present) ✰ MICHAEL STONE, DB ✰ (Arizona Cardinals, 2001-present) DAVID STRICKLAND, OG (Denver Broncos, 1960) CLIFF TAYLOR, FB (Chicago Bears, 1974-75; Green Bay Packers, 1976) ED TAYLOR, DB (New York Jets, 1975-78; Miami Dolphins, 1979-82)

ANDY NELSON, DB (Baltimore Colts, 1957-63; New York Giants, 1964)

✰ ERIC TAYLOR, DE ✰

DARRELL NELSON, TE (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1984-85)

JAMES THOMPSON, WR (New York Giants, 1978)

ERIC NELSON, DB (Memphis Mad Dogs, 1995)

MARVIN THOMAS, DE (Detroit Lions,1998; Denver Broncos, 1998; Barcelona Dragons, 1999; B.C. Lions, 1999-2000)

JACK OLIVER, OG (Chicago Bears, 1987) ANTHONY PARKER, FB (British Columbia Lions, 1986-89; Calgary Stampeders, 1990) NICO PERKINS, DB (British Columbia Lions, 1990)

(Pittsburgh Steelers, 2004)

JEFF WALKER, OT (San Diego Chargers, 1986; New Orleans Saints, 1988-89)

✰ TONY WILLIAMS, NG ✰ CHARLES WILSON, WR (Green Bay Packers, 1990-91; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1992-94; New York Jets, 1995) BUBBA WINKLER, C (Green Bay Packers, 1968-69) JEFF WOMACK, RB (Minnesota Vikings, 1987) DOUG WOODLIEF, LB (Los Angeles Rams, 1965-69)

✰ JEROME WOODS, DB ✰ (Kansas City Chiefs, 1996-present) JAMES EARL WRIGHT, QB (Denver Broncos, 1964) KEITH WRIGHT, WR (Cleveland Browns, 1978-80)

NFL Draft Selections 2004 Player Eric Taylor (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pos. DE

RD 7

Pick 212

Player Wade Smith (Miami Dolphins) Travis Anglin (Detroit Lions)

Pos. OT

RD 3

Pick 78

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Player Idrees Bashir (Indianapolis Colts) Michael Stone (Arizona Cardinals) Marcus Bell (Arizona Cardinals)

Pos. DB

RD 2

Pick 37

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RD 3

Pick 87

RD 5

Pick 151

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2001 Defensive back Jerome Woods was a starter for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2003 after battling back from a leg injury in '02.

DANNY PIERCE, QB (Washington Redskins, 1970) WIL RENFRO, LB (Washington Redskins, 1957-59; Pittsburgh Steelers, 1960; Philadelphia Eagles, 1961)

1998

PRESTON RILEY, WR (San Francisco 49er's, 197072; New Orleans Saints, 1973)

Player Pos. Mike McKenzie DB (Green Bay Packers)

GLENN ROGERS, JR, DB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1991; Edmonton Eskimos, 1992-1998; Montreal Allouttes 1999)

1997

BOB RUSH, C (San Diego Chargers, 1977-82; Kansas City Chiefs, 1983-85)

Player Tony Williams (Minnesota Vikings) Richard Hogans (Chicago Bears) Marvin Thomas (Chicago Bears)

JEFF SAWYER, DE (Las Vegas, 1994; San Antonio, 1995)

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Pos. DT

Tigers in the Pros

St. Louis Ram's All-Pro wide out Isaac Bruce is one of the top receivers in the NFL.

1996 Player Pos. Jerome Woods DB (Kansas City Chiefs)

RD 1

Pick 28

Player Ken Irvin (Buffalo Bills)

Pos. DB

RD 4

Pick 109

Player Isaac Bruce (LA Rams) Tony Semple (Detroit Lions) Steve Matthews (Kansas City Chiefs)

Pos. WR

RD 2

Pick 33

154

199

RD 4

Pick 111

188

1980 Player Pos. James Stewart DB (Green Bay Packers)

1995

TIGERS IN THE PROS

Player Reginald Jones (New Orleans Saints) Jeff Fite (Green Bay Packers) Eduardo Vega (Phoenix Cardinals)

1991 Pos. DB

RD 5

Pick 126

135

144

Player Pos. Charles Wilson WR (Green Bay Packers) Tory Epps NG (Atlanta Falcons)

193

RD 5 8

Pick 132 195

1989 Player Mike Nettles (Seattle Seahawks) Greg Ross (Miami Dolphins) James Cribbs (Detroit Lions) Marlon Brown (Cleveland Browns)

Pos. DB

RD 7

Pick 184

275

309

328

1988 Player Tim Borcky (Buffalo Bills)

Pos. OT

RD 7

Pick 177

1987 Player David Brandon (Buffalo Bills)

Pos. LB

RD 3

Pick 60

Pick 36

177

RD 1

Pick 9

122

Pos. OT

RD 3

Pick 70

RD 1

Pick 24

152

104

198

107

143

Player Pos. Derrick Burroughs DB (Buffalo Bills) Tim Long OT (Minnesota Vikings) Donnie Elder DB (New York Jets) Jack Oliver OT (New York Giants) James Bowers DB (Seattle Seahawks) Punkin Williams RB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

RD 1

Pick 14

RD 15

Pick 413

449

158

280

RD 9

Pick 224

286

1984 Player Pos. Derrick Crawford WR (San Francisco 49ers)

RD 1

Pick 24

RD 2

Pick 56

RD 12

Pick 326

1983 Player Pos. Richard Williams RB (Washington Redskins)

1981 Player Keith Clark (Buffalo Bills)

Pos. DE

238

1978

Player Keith Simpson (Seattle Seahawks) Keith Butler (Seattle Seahawks) Keith Wright (Cleveland Browns)

Pos. DB

Player Bob Rush (San Diego Chargers) Terdell Middleton (St. Louis Cardinals) Eric Harris (Kansas City Chiefs) Eary Jones (LA Rams) Bob Jordan (New York Giants)

Pos. C

1986 Player Jeff Walker (San Diego Chargers) Tim Harris (Green Bay Packers) Gary Hunt (Cincinnati Bengals) Trell Hooper (Indianapolis Colts)

1985

1990

RD 2

1979

1993 Pos. WR

Pick 310

Player Pos. Earnest Gray WR (New York Giants) Eddie Hill RB (LA Rams) Judson Flint DB (New England Patriots)

1994

Player Russell Copeland (Buffalo Bills) Jeff Buffaloe (LA Rams)

RD 12

1977

1976 Player Pos. Jerry Dandridge LB (Green Bay Packers) Mike Fuhrman TE (Baltimore Colts)

1975 Player Pos. Everett Taylor DB (New York Jets) Carl TaylorDE 17 (Washington Redskins)

Player Cliff Taylor (Chicago Bears)

1974

Pos. FB

437

RD 3

Pick 62

RD 11

Pick 268

315

1973 Player Pos. Jay Douglas C (San Diego Chargers) Stan Davis WR (Philadelphia Eagles)

Tigers in the Pros

1972 Player Charlie Babb (Miami Dolphins) Ray Jamieson (Oakland Raiders) John Kirchner (Detroit Lions)

Player James Heyden (Cincinnati Bengals) David Vaughn (Miami Dolphins) John Bomer (Dallas Cowboys)

Pos. DB FB TE

1971

Pos. DE TE C

RD 5 7 13

Pick 129 173 328

Pos. QB

RD 12

Pick 301

359

440

RD 5

Pick 121

123

217

DB DB

10 16

240 409

1969 Player Pos. Joe Rushing LB (San Diego Chargers)

RD 17

Pick 432

1968 Player Bubba Winkler (Green Bay Packers) Herb Covington (New Orleans Saints) Chuck DeVliegher (Buffalo Bills) Bob Baxter (Cleveland Browns)

Pos. DE

RD 5

Pick 137

350

361

400

1966 Player Pos. Bob Sherlag E (Buffalo Bills - AFL) Bob Sherlag E (Philadelphia Eagles - NFL) Harry Day T (Houston Oilers - AFL) Harry Day T (Philadelphia Eagles - NFL) David Hathcock DB (Green Bay Packers - NFL)

RD 5

Pick NA

1965 Player Pos. Harry Schuh T (Oakland Raiders - AFL) Doug Woodlief LB

SUPER BOWL PLAYERS

Green Bay Packers, 1966

Oakland Raiders, 1968

I DAVID HATHCOCK

III HARRY SCHUH

VII & VIII CHARLIE BABB Miami Dolphins, 1973

1964

1970 Player Danny Pierce (Washington Redskins) Bob Parker (Denver Broncos) Preston Riley (San Francisco 49ers) Steve Jaggard (Philadelphia Eagles) Jerry Todd (Denver Broncos)

(San Diego Chargers - AFL) Ollie Cordill B (Houston Oilers - AFL) Doug Woodlief LB (LA Rams - NFL) Ollie Cordill B (Cleveland Browns - NFL)

RD 1 4

Player Pos. Chuck Brooks E (St. Louis Cardinals - NFL) Russ Vollmer QB (Minnesota Vikings - NFL) Chuck Brooks E (New York Jets - AFL) John Evans T (St. Louis Cardinals - NFL) Bill Scott G (New York Jets - AFL) John Evans T (Buffalo Bills - AFL)

Miami Dolphins, 1974

Pick NA

XIV EDDIE HILL Los Angeles Rams, 1980

XVIII RICK ACKERMAN Oakland Raiders, 1984 XVIII STANLEY ADAMS Oakland Raiders, 1984 XVIII EDDIE HILL Miami Dolphins, 1984 XXVIII RUSSELL COPELAND Buffalo Bills, 1994 XXIX TIM HARRIS

1963 Player Pos. John Griffin B (LA Rams - NFL) John Griffin B (Denver Broncos - AFL) Dick Quast G (Baltimore Colts - NFL) Charlie Killett B (New York Giants - NFL) Dick Quast G (Buffalo Bills - AFL) Charlie Killett B (Buffalo Bills - AFL)

San Francisco 49ers, 1995

RD 4

Pick NA

Player Pos. James Earl Wright QB (Philadelphia Eagles - NFL) Don Coffey E (San Francisco 49ers - NFL) James Earl Wright QB (Boston Patriots - AFL) Don Coffey E (LA Chargers - AFL)

RD 3

Pick NA

1958 Player Hal Devine

Pos. T

239

XXXVIII Reggie Howard Carolina Panthers, 2004 Babb, Ackerman, Hathcock, Harris, Adams and Bruce are the only

(Philadelphia Eagles) Robert Lyles (Chicago Bears)

RD 11

Pick NA

RD 22

Pick NA

RD 24

Pick NA

1957

Player Pos. RD Pick Bill Hudson T 2 NA (San Diego Chargers - AFL) Fred Moore T 10 NA Defensive back (Baltimore ColtsJerome - NFL)Woods is known as one of the hardest hitters in the NFL. T Fred Moore 15 NA (San Diego Chargers - AFL) Dennis Biodrowski E 16 NA (Cleveland Browns - NFL) Dennis Biodrowski E 18 NA (San Diego Chargers - AFL)

1961

XXXIV Isaac Bruce St. Louis Rams, 2000

Tigers with Super Bowl Championship Rings.

1962

Pick NA NA

RD 5

RD 25

Pick NA

Player Andy Nelson (Baltimore Colts) Bob Schmidt (Chicago Bears)

Pos. QB

Player Joe Billings (Chicago Bears)

Pos. T

1956

1954 Player Pos. Will Renfro E (Washington Redskins)

1953

Tiger 1st Round Player Pos. Draft RD PicksPick Wayne Wood T 22 NA (Chicago Bears)

1951 Player Bill Robertson (LA Rams)

Pos. E

RD 16

Pick NA

Bowl History BURLEY BOWL MEMPHIS EAST TENNESSEE STATE Memorial Stadium (8,000) November 22, 1956

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Johnson City, TN - In November of 1956 the University of Memphis received its second bowl bid in school history but this time University officials accepted the invitation and the team headed off to East Tennessee to participate in its first post season event. In 1938, the Tigers received an invitation to play in the Prune Bowl in California and asked bowl officials for a financial guarantee to help cover the cost of transportinhg the squad across country. When the guarantee did not come through, the U of M opted to stay home. In November of 1956, the Memphis squad finished the season with a record of 4-4-1 under head coach Ralph Hatley. Andy Nelson and Cotton Clifford served as team captains that year and had helped Memphis to victotries in two of the final three games of the season. During that three week span, the Tigers had back-toback shutouts, defeating Western Kentucky, 42-0, and Arkansas State, 34-0. November 22 was a cold and blustery day in Johnson City, Tennessee. Not suited for football or any other outdoor event, the day was highlighted by a light snow fall and spitting rain and sleet. East Tennessee State tallied the game's first points on a 14-yard pass from quarterback Howard Tippett to halfback Bob Lindsey during the first period. The point after failed, as did most that day and the Buccaneers led 6-0. The Tigers answered the ETSU score before the first quarter ended. Bob Schmidt blasted into the end zone from two yards out and following the missed PAT by Memphis, the score was tied 6-6. Neither team could do much to defeat the weather and the first half ended with the score knotted, 6-6. The University of Memphis took charge of the Burley Bowl football game in the third quarter on that frigid

Thanksgiving afternoon and finally smashed through to a 3212 victory over East Tennessee State. A crowd of about 700 watched the Tigers win their first ever bowl game. Memphis penetrated several times in the second quarter once losing the ball on the East Tennessee State 1yard line on a fumble. But it was not until the second half that the Tigers found themselves. After being held to a 6-6 halftime tie by a battling bunch of Buccaneers, Memphis shook off the effects of the biting cold and punched across three touchdowns in the third period for the margin of victory. The first time Memphis received the ball in the third quarter, fullback Bobby Brooks sprinted right up the middle, veered to the left and went 45 yards for a touchdown. And before that decisive period ended, the Tigers also scored on a one-yard plunge by Eddie Gebara and a 64-yard screen pass from Bubba Leonard to Gebara. Andy Nelson took a pitchout four yards for the final Memphis touchdown in the opening minutes of the fourth period. Leonard converted after the third and fourth touchdowns. East Tennessee's last touchdown came mid-way in the fourth period when quarterback Joe Dixon ran in from one-yard out. The Tigers ended the season with a 5-4-1 record, while East Tennessee State dropped to 4-5 on the season.

MEMPHIS

SCORING SUMMARY Memphis 6 East Tennessee 6

0 0

20 0

6 6

32 12

ET (1st) Lindsey 14 pass from Tippett (PAT failed) UM (1st) Schmidt 2 run (PAT failed) UM (3rd) Brooks 45 run (PAT failed) UM (3rd) Gebara 1 run (Leonard kick) UM (3rd) Gebara 64 run (Leonard kick) UM (4th) Nelson 4 run (PAT failed) ET (4th) Dixon 1 run (PAT failed) TEAM STATS First Downs Yards Rushing Yards Passing Total Yards Total Offensive Plays Passes Punts Fumbles No. of Interceptions Penalties Third Down Conversions Sacks By

MEM 14 282 128 410 NA 3-6 4-38.9 2-2 2 6-30 NA NA

ET 12 158 101 259 NA 7-12 6-30.5 5-5 0 4-20 NA NA

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM- Brooks 1-45; ETSU - Not Available . Passing: MEM-Leonard 3-6-128, ETSU Tippett 7-12-21. Receiving: MEM-Gebara 1-64; ETSU - Not Available . Interceptions: MEM-two. ETSU-none. Attendance: 25,184 (weather- temp 72 degrees indoor, wind - none)

HALFBACK ANDY NELSON SERVED AS TEAM CO-CAPTAIN AND HELPED THE 1956 TIGER FOOTBALL TEAM TO ITS FIRST POST SEASON VICTORY IN THE BURLEY BOWL.

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Bowl History

PASADENA BOWL MEMPHIS SAN JOSE STATE Rose Bowl (104,091) December 18, 1971

28 9

Pasadena, CA - A hard-nosed defense which caused numerous San Jose State mistakes and an explosive offense that capitalized on those mistakes led the Tigers to a 28-9 Pasadena Bowl rout over San Jose State before a sparse crowd of 15,244 in the Rose Bowl. Memphis, making its first major bowl appearance ever, trailed 3-0 early in the opening period until a blocked punt by Tom Carlsen, who was named the defensive player of the game, gave the Tigers a lead they would never relinquish. The Tigers received the opening kickoff and failing to move the ball, were forced to punt from its own 26-yard line. The Trojans drove the ball 19 yards and attempted a 42 yard field goal that fell short and was returned by the Tigers. Following another failed drive, San Jose moved the ball to the Memphis 16-yard line before kicker Larry Barnes connected on a 33-yard field goal. It would be the only time that SJS would hold a lead in the game. With :50 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Trojan punter John McMillan stood at his 15-yard line. Tiger defensive back Tom Carlsen blocked McMillen's punt at the 15-yard line and fell on the loose ball in the end zone for the score. Hal McGeorge added the point after and Memphis had the lead, 7-3. The Tiger defense gained an air of confidence and stopped SJS on the ensuing series. Following a short Trojan punt, the U fo M took over at midfield. With quarterback Al Harvey leading the offensive attack, the Tigers moved into scoring position A 13-yard pass from Harvey to Dornell Harris, who was named the offensive player of the game, and runs by Harvey, Skeeter Gowen and Paul Wilson set up the Tigers at the nine yard line. Harvey went the final nine yards on a run around right end. The 65-yard drive early in the second period gave Memphis a 14-3 lead at intermission. The Tigers kicked off to begin the second half. San Jose State couldn't move but got a second chance when Paul "Skeeter" Gowen fumbled on Memphis' first offensive play. Bill Brown recovered on the Tiger 24 and a 14-3 U of M lead looked very precarious. The Spartans moved all the way to the Tiger 2-yard line. But on fourth down, the Tiger defense

buckled down by meeting running back Joe Hicks at the line of scrimmage and slammed him to the Rose Bowl turf to end San Jose's only real threat. The third period featured strong defensive play by both teams and when the quarter came to an end, the score remained 14-3 in favor of the Tigers. The final stanza opened with San Jose in control of the ball but an interception and 27-yard return by the Tigers' David Johnson, his second of the game, put the ball at the Trojans 18 yard line. UM tailback Gowen wasted no time in increasing the UM lead as he raced 18 yards to the end zone on the first play from scrimmage. The scoreboard read 21-3 in favor of the Tigers. Lightning struck immediately for Memphis. On SJS's first play following the Tiger score, back Larry Lloyd fumbled and Memphis' Carl Taylor recovered. Five plays later, UM fullback Clif Taylor punched the ball in from the one-yard line and Tiger fans rejoiced with a 28-3 lead and just ten minutes remaining to play. Frustration mounted for San Jose State as the Memphis defense continued its strong play. Forced to pass the ball with time running out, Tiger cornerback Walter Daggett picked off the Tigers fourth interception of the afternoon to halt yet another Trojan drive. San Jose's only touchdown was set up when a pass from center sailed over punter John Kidwell's head and was recovered at the Memphis 20-yard line. A quarterback keeper by Brad Metheany with 36 seconds left in the contest got the Spartans their only touchdown. The extra point attempt was wide to the left. The victory over San Jose State marked the second bowl win for the Tigers' in school history. The game also marked the end of an era in Tiger football history. Head coach Billy J. Murphy stepped down from his coaching position following the bowl win and dedicated his time to being the University's athletic director. The former Marine had compiled a record of 91-441 over his 14 seasons as head coach at Memphis.

SCORING SUMMARY Memphis San Jose State

7 3

7 0

0 0

14 6

28 9

SJ (11:01 re 1st) Barnes 33 FG UM (0:50 re 1st) Carlsen blocked punt recovery in end zone (McGeorge kick) UM (12:28 re 2nd) Harris 9 run(McGeorge kick) UM (12:14 re 4th) Gowen 18 run (McGeorge kick) UM (10:04 re 4th) Taylor 1 run (McGeorge kick) SJ (0:36 re 4th) Metheany 1 run (kick failed) TEAM STATS First Downs Rushes-Yds Passing Yds KO Return Yds Passes Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yds Time of Poss. Sacks by

MEM 15 53-208 41 2-41 3-13-2 7-39.0 5-1 3-35 N/A N/A

SJS 11 47-187 81 5-82 6-19-4 6-35.7 3-1 9-85 N/A N/A

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM-Harris 10-87-1, Gowen 1063-1, Jamieson 10-32-0, Quintel 2-22-0, Harvey 10-310, Wilson 3-15-0. SJS- Brice 12-54-0, Hicks 12-52-0, Lloyd 5-25-0. Passing: MEM-Harvey 3-9-0-41-0, Robinson 0-4-2-0-0. SJS- McMichael 5-16-3-67-0, Metheany 1-3-1-14-0. Receiving: MEM-Davis 1-24-0, Harris 1-130, Taylor 1-6-0.SJS- Brice 3-48-0, Alley 2-19-0, Ellis 114-0. Interceptions: MEM-Johnson (2), Carlsen, Daggett. SJS- Scott, Duncan. Attendance: 15,244 (weather- temp 72 degrees, sunny and clear, wind - none).

TAILBACK DORNELL HARRIS WAS NAMED THE OFFENSIVE MVP IN LEADING THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS TO A WIN OVER SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE 1971 PASADENA BOWL..

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Bowl History

NEW ORLEANS BOWL MEMPHIS NORTH TEXAS Louisiana Superdome (69,767) December 16, 2003

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New Orleans, LA - The nation's longest bowl drought, 32 years, has ended and it ended in a big way for the University of Memphis Tigers. Memphis, which had not participated in a bowl game since the 1971 season, received a bid to the 2003 New Orleans Bowl to face Sun Belt Conference champion North Texas after closing out a stellar 8-4 season. The city of Memphis was electrified. Excitement abounded and Tiger faithful began buying tickets and preparing for the trip to the "Big Easy". Playing in the first bowl game of the 2003 postseason and before a national television audience on ESPN, the Tigers would be challenged to stop the nation's top running back in Patrick Cobbs of UNT. And the team would have to succeed without the services of its top tailback, DeAngelo Williams. Following three days of fun and practice, game day finally arrived on December 16th. Memphis won the coin toss and deferred until the second half, giving the Mean Green the ball. UNT gave the ball to Cobbs six times on the opening drive but were forced to call on kicker Nick Bazaldua when the drive stalled at the Tiger 30 yard line. Bazaldua booted a 47-yard field goal and the Mean Green led 3-0. But this night would belong to the bowl hungry Tigers and the North Texas lead would be short lived. After UM receiver Chris Kelley returned the kickoff to the Memphis 34-yard line, junior quarterback and New Orleans native Danny Wimprine took over. When rushes by Darron White and Derron Parquet failed to gain yardage, Wimprine went up top and connected with wide out Darren Garcia for 63 yards to the UNT six yard line. Three plays later, Wimprine kept the ball and raced seven yards into the end zone for the go ahead score. The Tiger defense, having had a taste of the North Texas offense, returned to the field determined to shut down the Mean Green. Three plays later, punter Brad Kadlubar kicked the ball back to the Tigers. But possible disaster struck as tailback Parquet was knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury. Memphis would be forced to put the ball in the hands of walk-on back

LaKendus Cole to win the game. Midway through the second quarter North Texas was forced to punt and the Memphis offense got the ball at the UM 24. Powered by the running of Cole and the passing of Wimprine, the Tigers drove the ball to the UNT 10 yard line before Wimprine found Kelley in the end zone for the team's second score of the game. Stephen Gostkowski added the extra point and the Tiger lead was 14-3. Lightning would soon strike again. On the ensuing kickoff, Memphis's Shaka Hill would strip the ball from returner Kevin Moore and Cato Mott would recover at the UNT eight yard line. After three plays, Gostkowski was called on and connected on a 21-yard field goal. The Tigers went to the locker room with a 17-3 halftime lead. The third stanza of the 2003 New Orleans Bowl became a defensive battle and both teams were unable to move the ball until the two minute mark. The Mean Green, starting near midfield, marched 58 yards in six plays with Cobbs going the final 35 yards for their first touchdown of the night. Suddenly the score read Memphis 17, North Texas 10 as the third quarter ended. But the Tigers were on a mission and this game would not be lost in the final period. With 12:28 left in the contest, Memphis regained the ball at their own 38 yard line. Wimprine, the Tigers' record setting signal caller, hit receiver Darron White for 20 yards and fullback Robert Douglas gained three on his first carry of the game. After a face mask penalty against UNT, Cole had gains of two yards and 14 yards to the Mean Green five yard line. On second and goal, the sophomore from Houston High in Memphis, burst up the middle for the touchdown and a 2410 lead. It was Cole's first collegiate touchdown and gave Memphis an insurmountable lead. North Texas fought hard and with 2:26 left in the game scored again on a Cobbs' run of two yards. But the Tigers were undaunted and immediately pushed the Mean Green down field for yet another score. This one would ice the victory that had been so long awaited. With Cole gaining yards on the ground and Wimprine connecting with receivers Mario Pratcher and John Doucette, Memphis moved within field goal range and Gostkowski brought on the celebration with a 42 yard kick. As the final seconds ticked off the clock, the players gave head coach Tommy West the traditional cooler bath and then carried their coach onto the field on their shoulders. New Orleans Bowl director Ron Maestri presented the Tigers the championship trophy at midfield and Memphis quarterback Danny Wimprine was named the game's MVP. Wimprine finished the game completing 17-of-23 pass attempts for 254 yards and one touchdown and ran for another. LaKendus Cole was presented the game ball by head coach Tommy West after rushing for 62 yards and one score in a reserve role. Memphis would complete the 2003 season with a record of 9-4, marking the best finish by a Tiger team since the 1963 season.

SCORING SUMMARY Memphis North Texas

7 3

10 0

0 7

10 7

27 17

MEM 15 45-88 254 4-69 17-24-0 6-38.7 0-0 9-57 34:08 3-13

NT 11 33-122 152 4-61 9-21-0 8-37.3 1-1 6-61 25:52 1-1

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing: MEM-Cole 27-62-1, Parquet 3-9-0, White 4-8-0, Wimprine 6-17-1, Avery 2-3-0, Douglas 13-0. NT- Cobbs 23-110-2, Branch 2-10-0, Hall 8-2-0. Passing: MEM-Wimprine 17-23-0-254-1. NT- Hall 9-21-0-152-0. Receiving: MEM-D.White 3-34-0, Scott 1-80, Garcia 2-109-0, Pratcher 2-62-0, Avery 3-14-0, Doucette 2-14-0, Kelley 1-10-1, Cole 3-3-0. NT-Quinn 4-56-0, Branch 3-50-0, Blount 2-46-0. Interceptions: MEM-none. NT-none. Attendance: 25,184 (weather- temp 72 degrees indoor, wind - none).

TAILBACK LAKENDUS COLE RECEIVED THE GAME BALL FOR HIS EFFORTS IN THE 2003 NEW ORLEANS BOWL.

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Undefeated Teams

1963

UNDEFEATED TIGERS: Front row (l-r): John Fred Robilio, Dave Casinelli, Richard Saccoccia, John Cronin, Ed Weldon, Jim Addington, Bill Gidden. Second row (l-r): Dick Quast, Wiley Patterson, Don Scroggins, John W. Wright, Harry Schuh, John Evans, Wayne Easley, Chuck Brooks, Charles Owens. Third row (l-r): Melio Sulipeck, Walter Heitzenrater, Ray Farmer, Bob Finamore, Harry Day, Ron Higdon, Don McClard, Doug Woodlief. Back row (l-r): Jim Haynie, Pete Ingram, Bob Sherlag, Ollie Cordill, Don Jones, Gene Ward, Herb Cummings, Charles Alexander.

1938

UNDEFEATED TIGERS: Front row (l-r): John Reeves, Chalmers Parr, Maurice Roach, Doug Mayo, Roland McMackin, Skeeter Ellis, Elmer Vaughn, Kimbrough Vaughn, Billy McComus. Second row (l-r): Bobby Davis, manager, Pop Calhoun, Hank Farino, Ed Palmer, Earl Whittington, James West, Jim Enoch, Bryan Robinson, Paul Hicks, John Michael. Back row (l-r): Bob Mathews, Murry Blurton, James Conlee, Billy Zarecor, Gordon Scoggins, Haggard Cherry, John Schwaiger, Bill McGinnis, Alton Gardner, J.T. Crawford.

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MEMPHIS

Four University of Memphis football teams have gone undefeated since the Tigers first took up the sport in 1912. The most recent Memphis team to go through a season without a defeat was the 1963 squad which ended the year 9-0-1. Memphis began its football program in 1912 and compiled a 1-2-1 record under head coach Clyde Wilson. The Tigers, then known as West Tennessee State Normal School, played Memphis University School to a scoreless tie in the first football game played at Memphis on October 5. The Tiger football squad notched its first victory three weeks later on October 26 against Bolton Agricultural, 13-0. The first undefeated team was coach Zach Curlin's 1929 squad which posted an 8-0-2 record, scoring 146 points and limiting the Tigers' 10 opponents to a mere 27 points. Memphis, which was captained by Slick Headden and Joe Koch, captured the Mississippi Valley Conference Championship with that undefeated season. Coach Allyn McKeen fielded one of the nation's highest scoring teams in 1938, a season which saw UM finish with a 10-0-0 record. Memphis scored 281 points during the year, while only yielding 35 points. The biggest margin of victory was a 68-0 thrashing of Cumberland College. The Tigers also defeated Arkansas A&M, 50-0, later in the season. Roland McMackin captained the 1938 Tigers. The 1963 Memphis football team had only a scoreless tie with Mississippi between them and a perfect season. The Tigers finished with a 9-0-1 record, UM's most recent undefeated season to date. Unlike the 1938 team, which was noted for its offense, this team made its mark as a defensive club. There were five shutouts, and the five remaining teams scored only 52 points. The Tigers, captained by Richard Saccoccia, rolled up 199 points. The 1963 squad had wins over Southern Miss (28-7), Tulsa (28-15), North Texas State (21-0), West Texas State (29-14), Mississippi State (17-14), Louisville (25-0), South Carolina (9-0), Chattanooga (130) and Houston (29-6). Senior fullback Dave Casinelli led the NCAA in rushing and scoring during the 1963 season. Casinelli rushed for 1,016 yards and scored 84 points. He is the only Tiger back to win the national rushing and scoring titles. The legendary Tiger back continues to hold the Memphis record for yards rushing in a season and career.

All-Time Coaches CLYDE WILSON

Year 1919

Record 3-4-0

PTS 95

ELMORE GEORGE

1912-1915 9-12-1 Year 1912 1913 1914 1915

Record 1-2-1 1-2-0 3-5-0 4-3-0

PTS 13 19 73 188

OPP PTS 6 173 102 139

Year 1920

Record 0-5-0

PTS 7

PTS 152

OPP PTS 90

Year 1921

Record 4-5-1

PTS 110

Record 3-2-0

PTS 48

OPP PTS 67

JOHN CHILDERSON

Record 5-2-2 6-3-0

PTS 174 75

Record 1-4-0

PTS 50

OPP PTS 93

V.M. ( Bic ) CAMPBELL 1919 3-4-0

Record 3-6-0 10-0-0

1924-1936 43-60-14

Year 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932

Record 1-7-1 0-7-1 1-8-0 5-3-1 5-3-2 8-0-2 6-3-1 2-5-2 4-5-0

PTS 33 37 39 156 78 146 161 33 67

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OPP PTS 239 240 71 116 120 27 92 102 54

PTS 118 281

OPP PTS 110 41

C.C. HUMPHREYS 1939-1941 14-15-0 Year 1939 1940 1941

Record 3-7-0 5-5-0 6-3-0

PTS 85 150 172

OPP PTS 127 172 77

CHARLIE JAMERSON

OPP PTS 26 55

ZACH CURLIN

1918 1-4-0 Year 1918

Year 1937 1938

1922-1923 11-5-2 Year 1922 1923

44 63 209 282

1937-1938 13-6-0

OPP PTS 198

LESTER BARNARD

1917 3-2-0

149 75 30 13

ALLYN MCKEEN

1921-1921 4-5-1

V.M. ( Bic ) CAMPBELL

Year 1917

7-1-1 3-3-2 1-6-1 0-9-0

OPP PTS 143

ROLLIN WILSON

1916 2-3-1

Record 2-3-1

1933 1934 1935 1936

1920-1920 0-5-0

TOM SHEA

Year 1916

OPP PTS 67

MEMPHIS

1942-1942 2-7-0 Year 1942

Record 2-7-0

PTS 87

OPP PTS 243

RALPH HATLEY 1947-1957 59-43-5

Year 1947 1948 1949 1950

Record 6-2-1 6-5-0 9-1-0 9-2-0

PTS 238 218 385 374

OPP PTS 59 129 73 108

Head Coaching Records

1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957

5-3-0 2-7-0 6-4-0 3-4-3 2-7-0 5-4-1 6-4-0

206 141 135 166 94 209 195

93 263 140 209 197 152 111

BILLY MURPHY 1958-1971 91-44-1

Year 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971

Record 4-5-0 6-4-0 8-2-0 8-2-0 8-1-0 9-0-1 5-4-0 5-5-0 7-2-0 6-3-0 6-4-0 8-2-0 6-4-0 5-6-0

PTS 142 142 303 332 261 199 173 215 121 206 258 328 227 255

OPP PTS 144 132 79 75 67 56 103 153 96 150 170 191 184 202

FRED PANCOAST 1972-1974 20-12-1 Year 1972 1973 1974

Record 5-5-1 8-3-0 7-4-0

PTS 265 264 225

1975-1980 31-35-0 Year 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

Record 7-4-0 7-4-0 6-5-0 4-7-0 5-6-0 2-9-0

PTS 180 241 228 200 166 115

OPP PTS 168 182 194 297 223 255

RIP SCHERER

1981-1983 8-24-1

1995-2000 22-44-0

Year Record PTS OPP PTS 1981 1-10-0 82 209 1982 1-10-0 129 285 1983 6-4-1 ** 274 205 ** nation's second most improved team

REY DEMPSEY

Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 * nation's

Record PTS OPP PTS 3-8-0 150 240 4-7-0 141 219 4-7-0 218 243 2-9-0 226 340 5-6-0 * 232 182 4-7-0 176 199 third most improved team

1984-1985 7-12-3

Year 1984 1985

Record 5-5-1 2-7-2

PTS 201 180

1986-1988 12-20-1

Year 1986 1987 1988

Record 1-10-0 5-5-1 6-5-0

PTS 104 220 226

OPP PTS 292 210 205

CHUCK STOBART 1989-1994 29-36-1

Year 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

Record 2-9-0 4-6-1 5-6-0 6-5-0 6-5-0 6-5-0

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PTS 174 215 222 312 268 163

TOMMY WEST 2001-present 17-19-0

OPP PTS 178 243

CHARLIE BAILEY

OPP PTS 254 167 148

RICHARD WILLIAMSON

REX DOCKERY

OPP PTS 237 234 229 175 215 159

Year Record PTS OPP PTS 2001 5-6-0 294 281 2002 3-9-0 303 327 2003 9-4-0 * 393 250 * nation's third most improved team ALL-TIME RECORD: 402-417-32 TOTAL POINTS: 15,048 TOTAL OPP POINTS: 14,160

COACHING RECORDS Coach Billy J. Murphy Ralph Hatley Zach Curlin Richard Williamson Chuck Stobart Rip Scherer Fred Pancoast Tommy West C.C. Humphreys Allyn McKeen Charlie Bailey Lester Barnard Clyde Wilson Rex Dockery Rey Dempsey V.M. Bic Campbell Rollin Wilson Tom Shea John Childerson Charlie Jamerson Elmore George

Record 91-44-1 59-43-5 43-60-14 31-35-0 29-36-1 22-44-0 20-12-1 17-19-0 14-15-0 13-6-0 12-20-1 11-5-2 9-11-1 8-24-1 7-12-3 6-6-0 4-5-1 2-3-1 2-4-0 2-7-0 0-5-0

Pct. .675 .589 .454 .470 .439 .333 .631 .472 .483 .684 .379 .705 .463 .258 .414 .500 .473 .454 .250 .222 .000

Assistant Coaches A Lou Alford (MTSU) 1981-84 Carl Angelo (Bowling Green) 1984-85 Murray Armstrong (Tennessee) 1961-95

B Tim Banks (Central Michigan) 2001-02 Carl Battershell (Bowling Green) 1989-93 Craig Boller (Iowa State) 1978-79; 2002-present Charles Brewer (Memphis ) 1957 Kippy Brown (Memphis ) 1978-80 Mack Brown (Florida State) 1978 Cullen Bryant (Colorado) 1990-93 Oscar Buchanan (Ole Miss) 1953-55 Wally Burnham (Samford) 1980 Rusty Burns (Springfield College) 1996-99 Charlie Butler (MTSU) 1980 Keith Butler (Memphis) 1990-97

C Nick Calcutta (Millersville) 1985 Bobby Carlton (Miami) 1973-74 Jack Carter (Memphis ) 1966-71 Tracy Clemmons (Memphis ) 1973 John Cobb (Memphis ) 1959-64; 1967-73 Charlie Coe (Kansas State) 1997-2002 Sam Congie (Indiana) 1966-68 Pete Cordelli (North Carolina State) 1980-81 Dan Coughlin (Miami) 1988 Larry Coyer (Marshall) 1986 Joe Cullen (Massachusetts) 2001 Pat Culpepper (Texas) 1974

D Joe D'Alessandris (Western Carolina) 1984-85 Keith Daniels (Mississippi College) 1980 Leo Davis (Bethel College) 1941-50 Paul Davis (Mississippi) 1956-58 Don Denning (Presbyterian) 1974-77; 1979-80 Darrell Dickey (Kansas State) 1986-89 Chuck Dicus (Arkansas) 1975-77 Ken Donahue (Tennessee) 1952-56 Charlie Donaldson (Henderson) 1975-78 Joe Lee Dunn (UT-Chattanooga) 1990-91; 2003 Hal Dyer (Florida State) 1973

E Stan Eggen (Moorhead State) 1983 Frank Emanuel (Tennessee) 1972-73

F Chris Faros (Missouri Western) 1981-83 Rockey Felker (Mississippi State) 1981-82 Randy Fichtner (Purdue) 1990-93; 2001-present John Flowers (Southern Illinois) 1985-present Kin Floyd (Delta State) 1974-79 Bob Ford (Memphis ) 1956 James Fox (Alcorn State) 1983-94 Roger French (Minnesota) 1956-65

G Buddy Gies (Lock Haven) 1986-87 Ronnie Gray (Mississippi State) 1979-80 Roy Gregory (UT-Chattanooga) 1983 Jimmy Grisham (Memphis ) 1939-40

Keith Hackett (Tarkio) 1983-85 Curley Hallman (Texas A&M) 1977-78 Harvey Hampton (Arkansas) 1981-82

Jerry Hardaway (Southern Illinois) 1976-77 Clay Helton (Houston) 2000-present Tyson Helton (Houston) 2004-present Bob Henderson (Memphis ) 1957 Mike Hennigan (Tennessee Tech) 1984 Paul Hicks (Memphis ) 1947 Vince Hoch (Pfeiffer College) 1983 Jim Hoggatt (Memphis ) 1961-71 Palmer Hossler (Millersville) 1987-89 Jim Hueber (South Dakota) 1983 Hank Hughes (Springfield) 1998-2000 C.C. Humphreys (Tennessee) 1938-39 Jeep Hunter (Catawba College) 2003-present Russ Huesman (UT-Chattanooga) 1998-2003

I Lindy Infante (Florida) 1972-74

J Bill Jasper (Tennessee) 1965-71 Jimmy Jobe (Southern State) 1958

K Tim Keane (Arkansas State) 2002-present Ollie Keller (Memphis ) 1970-71 Bob Kellogg (Tulane) 1959 Steve King (Memphis ) 1979-80 Jimmy Kiser (Furman) 2000 Maurice Knight (Memphis) 1993-97 Vic Koenning (Kansas State) 1991-96 Pete Kuharchek (Tampa) 1986-89

L Jimmye Laycock (William & Mary) 1975-76 Lamar Leachman (Tennessee) 1973 David Lockwood (West Virginia) 1995-99 R.A.Long (Tennessee) 1952-53

M Ray Malavasi (Minnesota) 1958-60 Rick Mallory (Washington) 2000-present Dave Magazu (Springfield College) 1997-1998 Fred Manuel (Oregon) 1984-89 Jim Marshall (Tennessee-Martin) 1995-96 Allyn McKeen (Tennessee) 1934-35 Lou McLelland (Memphis ) 1955 Mac McWhorter (Georgia, 1973) 1999 Pat Meyer (Colorado State) 1998 Ted Million (Duke) 1995 Jon Mirilovich (Miami) 1981-82 Pete Mitchell (Southern) 1970-75 Ed Molinski (Tennessee) 1942 Tom Morris (Mississippi State) 1956-65 Billy J. Murphy (Mississippi State) 1947-52

N Dave Nusz (Maryland) 1973

P John Palermo (Florida State) 1980-82 J.W.Patrick (Mississippi State) 1961-64 Bob Patterson (Memphis ) 1961-62 Tim Pendergast (Cortland State) 1997-99 Jim Pletcher (Delaware) 1995-99

R Jim Ragland (Tennessee Tech) 1977-79 Tim Rose (Xavier) 1992-94 Chris Rumph (South Carolina) 2003-present Rusty Russell (Georgia) 1981-83

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Jimmy Sharp (Alabama) 1983 Dan Simrell (Toledo) 1990 Larry Smith (Memphis) 1950-56 Charlie Stubbs (BYU, 1978) 1993-94

T Jim Taubert (Michigan State) 1984-89 John Thompson (Central Arknasas) 1999 John Townsend (Wyoming) 1967-71 Richard Trail (Arkansas) 1971-74 Rick Trickett (Glenville State) 1986-88 Tom Turchetta (Miami) 1986-89 Bill Turnbow (Texas Tech) 1972-73

V Larry Van der Heyden (Iowa State) 1975-77

W Wilson Waites (Howard College) 1960-64 Mike Wallace (Bowling Green) 1984-85 Steve Walters (Arkansas) 1979 Tim Walton (Ohio State) 2000-01 Wayne Weedon (Memphis) 1990-97 Tommy West (Tennessee) 2000 Harold Wheeler (SW Missouri) 1979 Rick Whitt (Catawba) 2000-2002 Charles Whittemore (Georgia) 1972-74 Don Wiggins (Clemson) 1984-85 Chip Wisdom (Georgia) 1981-83 Sparky Woods (Carson Newman) 1995James Earl Wright (Memphis) 1965-69 Larry Wright (Memphis) 1963-66 Lummy Wright (Memphis) 1976-79

Y Don Yanowsky (Toledo) 1989-94

HEAD COACHES IN THE COLLEGIATE RANKS Mack Brown Appalachian St.; Tulane; UNC; Texas Pete Cordelli Kent State Pat Culpepper Northern Illinois Paul Davis Mississippi State Don Denning Delta State Joe Lee Dunn New Mexico Rockey Felker Mississippi State Roy Gregory Austin Peay State Curley Hallman Southern Miss; LSU Mike Hennigan Tennessee Tech Jim "Red" Hoggatt SW Louisiana C.C. Humphrey Memphis Ollie Keller Northeast Louisiana Jimmye Laycock William & Mary Horace McCool Delta State Billy J. Murphy Memphis John Palermo Austin Peay State Jim Ragland Tennessee Tech Jimmy Sharp Virginia Tech Jim Marshall UT-Martin Tommy West Memphis

All-Time Lettermen A Rick Ackerman (1978-79-80) Brandt Ackley (1994-95) Henry Acosta (1942) Stanley Adams (1978-79-80-81) Floyd Adams (1941) James Addington (1961-62-63) Richard Adragna (1959-60-61-62) Joe Albright (1929) Charles Alexander (1961 -62) Nathan Alexander (1988) Arthur Allen (1940) Bridger Bailey Allen (1913)

Gerard Arnold lettered for three years as a running back for the Tigers and as a junior, set the school record for rushing yards in a single season. The Lexington, TN, native came to the Tigers as a walk-on and by the end of his career had rushed for 2,378 yards, the second highest total in school history. During the 1998 season, Arnold gained a school record 1.059 yards. He is currently serving as a graduate assistant coach for head coach Tommy West.

Calvin Allen (1947-48-49-50) Charles Allen (1990-91) Jessie Allen (1993-94-95-96) John Allen (1968-69-70) Ray Allen (1923) Joe Allison (1990-91-92-93) Mark Allison (1974-75-76-77) Fred Almon (1967-68-69) -Anderson (1913) Darrell Anderson (1975) Eric Anderson (2001-02) Mike Anderson (1993-94) Mike Anderson (1989) Qadry Anderson (1995-96)

Rusty Bennett (1977-78-79-80) Mark Benskin (1971-72-73) Arron Bentley (2003) Keith Benton (1990-91) David Berrong (1967-68-69) Steve Berrong (1975-76) Bob Berry (1912, 1915-16-19) Frank Berry (1 949-50-52) Rob Bertling (1993-94) Tyrone Betters (1985-86-87-88) Kevin Betts (1978-79) Joe Billings (1952-53) Greg Billingslea (2003) Dennis Biodrowski (1959-60-61-62) Hunter Bishop (1941) Jerry Bishop (1965-66-67) Harry Bessinger (1973-74-75-76) Clay Bittner (1983-84) Bob Blackmon (1974-75-76-77) Frank Blackwell (1967-68-69) Dwight Blalock (1981-82-83-84) Darrius Blevins (1995-97-98) Joe Bianco (1951-54) Keith Bland (1987-88-89-90) Al Bloodworth (1995) Steve Blume (1974-75) Murray Blurton (1938)

Van Anderson (1973-74) Travis Anglin (1999-00-01-02) Ken Apple (1967-68-69) Fred Archie (1993) Brence Armstrong (1995) Jimmy Armstrong (1956-57) Mike Armstrong (1961) Wayne Armstrong (1957-58-59) Andre Arnold (1998-99-00) Gerard Arnold (1997-98-99) William Arnold (1987-88-90) Rob Arthur (1986-87) Duke Atkins (1984-85-86-87) Bill Austin (1976-77) Jason Austin (1999-00-01) Clyde Avant (1980-81 -82-83) Bobby Avery (1989-90-92) Maurice Avery (2002-03) Harry Aycock (1914-15) Ron Ayo (1969) B Charlie Babb (1969-70-71) Don Baer (1942) Rashad Bailey (1996-97-98-99) Earl Baker (1949-50) Ernie Baldwin (1923) Ken Balkunas (1981-82-83-84) Ernest Ball (1915) Derrick Ballard (2000-01-02-03) Bob Bannister (1947-48-49) Jerry Barber (1951-52-53) Fred Barham (1941-42) Kenneth Barker (1940-41 Wesley Barker (1948-49) Ray Barnes (1964-65-66) Bryan Barnett (1992-93-94-95) John Barnhill (1922-23) Danton Barto (1990-91-92-93) Idrees Bashir (1998-99-00) Tommy Bateman (1977) Mike Bates (1977) Charlie Baugh (1971) Bob Baxter (1965-66-67) Jeff Bazemore (1995-96-97-98) Harold Beane (1983-84-85-86) Bill Beard (1964-65) Buddy Beasley (1948) Jimmie Beasley (1993-94) Nathan Beason (1983-84-85-86) Eric Becton (1981-83-84-85) Bill Bedgood (1955-56-57) Matt Beiriger (1995-96) Derek Bell (1977-78-79) Elijah Bell (2001-02) Jerry Bell (1959-60-61-62) Marcus Bell (1997-98-99-00) - Bell (1913) Page Belongy (1982-83-84-85) Reid Bennett (1985-86-87-88)

Jeff Buffaloe is the all-time leading punter in Memphis football history. A two-year letterman, Buffaloe holds the Memphis record for the highest career punting average at 43.5 yards per kick. Despite playing for just two seasons, he punted for 4,433 yards on 102 kicks. Buffaloe now serves as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Glaxo-Smith-Klein. He and his wife, Michelle, live in Lakeland, TN.

Michael Boatmen (1997-98-99) Chuck Boler (1987-89-90) Larry Bolton (1989-90-91-92) Heath Bookout (1991)

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MEMPHIS John Bomer (1969-70) Jeremiah Bonds (2000-01) Dan Bonner (1992-93-94-95) David Booth (1981-82-83-84) Dennis Borcky (1983-84-85-86) Tim Borcky (1985-86-87) Tim Boren (1970-71) Joe Borich (1994-95) Stanley Borsa (1929) Leon Bosby (1989-90-91-92) Mooney Boswell (1933) Gary Bouldin (1989-90-91-92) Mark Bowen (1985-86-87) Chip Bowers (1982-83-84) Keith Bowden (1977-78-79) John Bowers (1979-80-81-82) Marquis Bowling (1995-96-97-98) Glenn Boyd (1983-84) Harry Boyd (1942) Michael Boyle (1912) Dennis Bradshaw (1979) Dale Brady (1965-66-67) Ken Bragg (1970) Bill Bramin (1951-52) Andy Bramlett (1983-84) Don Bramlett (1983-84) John Bramlett (1959-60-61-62) David Brandon (1983-84-85-86) Tom Branner (1985) Rod Branscomb (1993) Lacy Branson (1915-16) Chief Brasher (1923) Charles Brewer (1950-51) Sam Brewer (2003) Brad Britt (1999-00) Eli Broglio (1942) Bobby Brooks (1954-55-56) Charles Brooks (1957) David Brooks (1992) Chuck Brooks (1961-62-63-64) Charles Brown (1948) Dante Brown (2001-02) David Brown (1964) Gerald Brown (1981) Jason Brown (2000-01-02) Ken Brown (1983-84-85) Kippy Brown (1975-76-77) Leon Brown (1987) Marlon Brown (1985-87-88) Ray Brown (1981) Rod Brown (1990-91-92-93) Tony Brown (1999-00-01-02) Vincent Brown (2002) Dennis Brozak (1965-67) Isaac Bruce (1992-93) Art Brumit (1966-67) Bill Brundzo (1965-67) Jeff Bruner (1969-70-71) Joe Bruner (1973) Paul Bruno (1952-53)

All-Time Lettermen Shakorr Bryant (2001-02) Clifton Bryson (1941) Herb Buckner (1956-57) Jeff Buffaloe (1991-92) Nick Buoni (1956-57-58-59) Guy Burkhalter (1942) Bill Burkett (1949-50) Willie Burnett (1951-52) Jeran Burns (1996-97-98) Jerry Burns (1939-40) Derrick Burroughs (1980-81-83-84) Gerald Bush (1954-55) John Bush (1989-90-91-92) Blake Butler (2003) John Butler (1986-87-88-89) Keith Butler (1974-75-76-77) Lee Butler (1987-88) Zacky Butler (1974-75-76) Jeff Bynum (1991) Larry Byrd (1968-69-70) Wayne Byrd (1971) C Steve Cacciola (1974-75-76) Leo Cage (1977-78-79) Bob Cain (1947-48-49) Melvin “Pop” Calhoun (1938-39-40) Dominic Calloway (1990-91-92-93) Jeff Cameron (2000-02) Jim Cande (1997-98-99) Carl Cannon (1928) Michael Joe Cannon (1981-82) Sid Cantwell (1913) Chuck Carkhuff (1981-82) Tommy Carlson (1971-72-73) Bevin Carpenter (1985-86-87) Chancy Carr (1994-95-96-97) Bill Carrington (1956) Anthony Carter (1979-80-81-82) Buddy Carter (1979-80) Guy Carter (1970) Jack Carter (1959-60-61) Roger Carter (1972) Bill Cartwright (1966) Dave Casinelli (1960-61-62-63) Mike Casinelli (1976-77) Baki Celaj (2000) Brian Chadwick (1987-88) Jermaine Chambers (2003) Ekillis Chandler (1936) Kevin Chapman (1981-82) Marvin Chatman (1980-81-82) Bruce ChenauIt (1970) Haggard Cherry (1938-39-40) Wait Childs (1923) Brad Christensen (1986-87) Jerry Christopher (1953-54-55-56) Eddie Churchwell (1985) Ralph Ciccarelli (1960-61-62-63) Dolph Clark (1921) Greg Clark (1978-79-80) Keith Clark (1977-78-79-80) Frank Clayton (1954) Joe Clayton (1951-52-53) Rozell Clayton (1981-82-83-84) Rusty Clayton (2003) Tracy Clemmons (1970)

Derek Clenin (2003) Cotton Clifford (1952-53-54-55-56) Warner Clifft (1924) Bobby Clower (1934) Rich Coady (1964-65-66) John Cobb (1948-49-50) Keith Cobb (1995-96-97-98) Kerry Cobb (1993-94-95-96) Kevin Cobb (1994-95-96-97) Dick Cockrell (1966) Mac Cody (1991-92-93)

Buddy Carter, who played offensive line for the Tigers in 1979 and 1980, is living in Athens, AL, where he serves as the Southeast Regional Manager for Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. Carter, who played offensive guard under former head coach Richard Williamson, has been highly involved in his community. He sings tenor with the Huntsville Opera and the Limestone County Heritage Chorale and hie and his wife, Anne, serves as directors for the Bike for Kids Program.

Don Coffey (1958-59-60-61) Joe Coffman (1941) John Colby (1934) Bobby Cole (1956-57-58) Cecil Cole (1920) Jimmy Cole (1950-51-53-54) Joe Cole (1991) LaKendus Cole (2003) Wendell Coleman (1980-81-82) Merrick Coles (1947-48) Anthony Collins (1989-91-92) O.C. Collins (2002-03) James Conlee (1938) Billy Conquest (1994) Billy Cooke (1949-50) Floyd Cooper (1923) Randall Cooper (1987-88) Russell Copeland (1989-90-92) Doug Corder (1972-73) Olie Cordill (1963-64-65) Bobby Cotham (1951-52)

Mike Coughlin (1993-94-95) Don Cousins (1950) Ken Coutain (1998-99) Florentine Couvares (1942) Herb Covington (1965-67) David Cox (1966) Larry Cox (1988-89-90-91) Marvin Cox (1988-89) Ray Craft (1986-87-88) Jan Craig (1956-57) Glenn Crain (1949-50) Kurt Crain (1983-84) Jerry Craine (1986) Baxter Crawford (1919-20-21 Derrick Crawford (1981-82-83) Graham Crawford (1926-27) Hall Crawford (1948) J.T. Crawford (1938) Xavier Crawford (1988-91-92) Millard Creasy (1941) Morris Crenshaw (1914) James Cribbs (1984-85-88) Holloway Cromer (1947-48-49) John Cronin (1961-62-63) David Crowell (1976-77-78-79) Tim Cruse (1976-77) Lynord Crutchfield (1991-92-93) Herb Cummings (1963-64-65) Van Cunningham (1948) Robert Czerwinski (1933-34) D Walter Daggett (1969-70-71) Ray Damphouse (1968-69-70) Jerry Dandridge (1972-73-74-75) Isaac Daniel (2003) Jonah Daniel (1976-77) Ralph Dangerfield (1950) Dan Darby (1972-73) Brian Davis (1993-94-95) Charles Davis (2002) David Davis (2003) Harry Davis (1933-34) Marion Davis (1924) Mike Davis (1989-90-91-92) Stan Davis (1969-70-71-72) Tavarious Davis (2001-02-02) Victor Davis (1912-13) William Davis (1912-13) Al Dawkins (1993-94) Harry Day (1963-64-65) Don Deaton (1966) Alex Dees (1966-67) Bobby Dees (1967-68-69) Ken DeFeo (1981-82) Tom DeHart (1964-65-66) Dimitri Delgado (1987) Steve Delong (1971-72-73) Charlie DeSaussure (1916) Chuck DeVIiegher (1965-66-67) Hal Devine (1956-57) David Dew (1985) Adam Diaz (1992-93) Scott Dill (1985-86-87) Barry Dillard (1991-92-93-94) Mike Dion (1979-80-81-82)

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Dick Disbrow (1955) Andy Dixon (1981-82) Ruddy Dixon (1970) - Dixon (1913) Kevin Doak (1979) Ed Dobrowolski (1949) Otis Dodd (1936) Charlie Dodds (1921) Grill Dodds (1921) Jack Dodds (1931-32-33-34) Damien Dodson (1996-97-98-99) Whit Dodson (1942) Hank Dombrowski (1973-74-75) Tom Dorian (1980-81-82-83) John Doucette (2002-03) Jay Douglas (1970-71-72)

Doug Corder, who played offensive line under both Billy J. Murphy and Fred Pancoast, currently resides in Keizer, Oregon. A native of Chattanooga, TN, Corder came to Memphis in 1970 and played through 1974. He is employed in sales by FedEx and enjoys living in the Great Northwest. Doug and his children Victoris and Alexander, participate in snow skiing and snow shoeing, as well as bicycling.

Robert Douglas (2001-02-03) Terry Douglas (1985-86) Wayne Dowdle (1974-75) Van Drayton (1989-90) Hugh Drewry (1934) James Droke (1928) Reggie Dubose (1986-87-88) Larry Duck (1965-66) Kenny Duffy (1987-88-89-90) Earl Duffey (1936) Mickey Duncan (1965-66-67) Ken Dunek (1978-79) Stanley Dunn (1978-79-80-81) Benjamin Durham (1948)

All-Time Lettermen

Tory Epps played nose tackle for the Tigers from 1986-89. He had 240 career tackles, six quarterback sacks and 22 tackles for lost yardage. He was the team's 2nd leading tackler as a senior and the 3rd leading tackler as a junior. Epps received All-America, All-South Independent and All-Metro Conference honors as a Tiger. From 1990-95 he played for the Atlanta Falcons, the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints.

E Josh Eargle (1999-00-01) David East (1982-83-84-85) Sam Edwards (1991-92) Robert Elam (1955) Donnie Elder (1982-83-84) Darrell Eldred (1964-65) Tommy Eldred (1964-65-66) Mike Elliott (1991-92) Herschel “Skeeter” Ellis (1937-38) Jeff Ellis (1982-83-84-85) Adam English (1994-95-96-97) Jim Enoch (1938) Tory Epps (1986-87-88-89) Darche Epting (1999-00) Lou Esposito (1997-98-99-00) Glenn Essary (1955-56) Cameron Essex (2001-02-03) Ross Estes (2000) Kenton Evans (1998) John Evans (1961-62-63-64) Johnny Evans (1971-72-73) Mike Evans (1979-80-81) Henry “Rabbit” Evans (1927-28-29) Robert Evans (1942) Walter Evans (1935-36-37) Wayne Evans (1959-60-61 -62) Roland Eveland (1950-51-52) John Erickson (1972-73) Trey Eyre (1999-00-01) F Tony Fabiano (1941-42) Eric Fairs (1982-83-84-85) W.B.Falls (1928-29) Tom Fant (1970) Tony Fantigrassi (1969) Hank Farino (1938-39-40)

Jim Goate (1973) Mayer Goldstein (1938-39-40-41) Daniel Gomez (1994-95-96-97) Tim Goodwell (2002-03) Durwood Gordon (1967-68-69) Greg Gore (1973-74-75) Stephen Gostkowski (2002-03) Paul “Skeeter” Gowen (1969-70-71) Chris Graham (1989-90-91-92) Don Graham (1961) Jimmy Graham (1929-30) Jimmy Grantham (1936) H.K. Grantham (1919-20-21) Tony Graves (1977-78-79) Barthel Gray (1933-34-35-36) Earnest Gray (1975-76-77-78) Jarvis Greer (1976-77) Joe Gresham (1933-34) Doyle Green (1942) John Griffin (1959-60-61-62) Ralph Griffin (1975-76) Dave Griffith (1954-55) James Griffith (1933) Jimmy Grisham (1924) Clarence Grosser (1948-49-50-51) Hoss Gulleft (1927-28-29)

Ray Farmer (1962-63-64) Bethel Farnsworth (1916) Gary Farr (1973) Danny Felts (1979-81-82) Bert Ferguson (1934) Luis Fernandez (1967-68-69) Tommy Ferrari (1989) Steve Ferrell (1985) Bob Finamore (1961-62-63-64) Pleas Fisher (1927) Jeff Fite (1987-88-89-90) Billy Fletcher (1963-64-65) Frank Fletcher (1992-93-94-95) Judson Flint (1977-78) Joe Flowers (1958) Richie Floyd (1996-97-98) Jason Fogle (1995-96-97) Bobby Ford (1951-52-53-54) Orville Foster (1921) Jacob Ford (2001) Newton Forster (1916) David Fowler (1972-73) A.D. Frank (1916) Larry Frankenbach (1969-70) Alvin Franklin (1993-94) Arthur Franklin (1985-86) Rick Fredette (1987-88-89-90) Gene Frederic (2001-02-03) T.J. Frier (1995-96-97-98) Frank Fuder (1966-67) Mike Fuhrman (1973-74-75) Gene Fulgham (1926-27-28-29)

H Bill Hagan (1987) Billy Hale (1965) Richard Hale (1941) John Hall (1948) Kyle Hamlin (1991-92) Marty Hammock (1973-74-75-76)

G James Gaither (2001-02) Stephen Galbraith (1997-98) William Galese (1960-61) David Garaffa (1988-89-90-91) Darren Garcia (2000-01-02-03) Robbie Garcia (1991) Alton Gardner (1937-38) Curl Garrett (1983-84-85) Sean Garris (2001-02) Bobby Garton (1951) Marcus Gary (1995-96) Ted Gatewood (1985-86-87) Eddie Gebara (1956-57) George Gebbs (1957) Matt Gehrke (2000-01-02) Grady Gentry (1952) Marshall George (1948-49) Wilburn George (1947-48) Wallace George (1914-15) Joey Gerda (1999-00-01-02) James Gibbons (1955-56-57) George Gibbs (1958) Reuben Gibson (1974-75-76) Tavares Gideon (2002) Bill Gidden (1963) Clyde Gilliland (1932-33-34) Charlie Glascock (1918-19-20-21-22) Lewis Glass (1939-40-41) Ben Gleason (1996-97) Doug Gleason (1981-82) Don Glosson (1983-84-85) Kenyun Glover (2001-02-03) Tony Glover (1978-79)

Gary Farr came to Memphis in 1972 under head coach Fred Pancoast and played offensive line for four seasons. He also played for coach Richard Williamson for one season. After graduation he entered the gas and natural gas business in Texas and now makes his home in Humble, Texas. Gary currently serves as vice-president of sales and development for Weatherford Global Compression Company of Houston, Texas. He and his wife, Anita, and there sons are regulars at U of M athletic events in Houston.

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DeCorye Hampton (1999-00) Earl Hampton (1956-57) Andrew Handy (2001-02-03) Brian Hanley (1912-13) Don Hanley (1912-13) Greg Hardee (1979) Andrew Harden (1999-00-02) Anthony Harden (2000-01-02) Antoine Harden (2001-02) Jim Hardin (1959) Montelle Hardy (1914-15-16) Dan Harkins (1985) Mark Harkins (1986) Torri Harmon (1998) George Harper (1999-00) Greg Harper (2000-01-02-03) Michael Harper (1980-81-82-83) Chester Harris (1973-74-75) Dornell Harris (1971-72-73) Eric Harris (1973-74-75-76) Jason Harris (1998) Jeff Harris (1988-89-90-91) Jerry Harris (1983-84-85-86) Michael Harris (1998-99-00) Tim Harris (1982-83-84-85) Carl Harrison (1981-82-83) Adrian Harrod (1987-88-89) Tim Hart (1993-94-95-96) Al Harvey (1970-71-72) Hatch Hatcher (1923) Gary Harte (1966-67-68) Don Haselwood (1994-95-96-97) David Hathcock (1965) Hugh Hathcock (1951-52-53) Paul Hathcock (1958-59) Clarence Haver (1985-86-87-88) Gregg Hauss (1981-82-83) Erroll Hay (1912-13-14-15) Rod Hayden (1968-69) Webb B. Hays (1915) Lee Hayes (2003) Walter Hayes (1985-86) Bob Haylett (1955) Paul Haynes (1947-48) Jim Haynie (1963-64) Slick Headden (1923-24-25-26-27-28) Fred Hearn (1957-58-59) Larry Heathcott (1958-59-60-61) Rick Hechinger (1982-83-84) Reid Hedgepeth (1997) Jim Heenan (1978-79) Fred Heesch (1978-79-80) Orville Hegwer (1923) Walter Heitzenrater (1962-63-64) Bobby Henderson (1953-54-55-56) Taurus Henderson (1997) -Henderson (1912) Victor Hendrickson (1923) Carlton Henley (1951-52-53-54) Joe Hennelly (1983-84-85) Gilbert Hert (1940) Don Hester (1947) Artis Hicks (1998-99-00-01) Paul Hicks (1938) Darrell Higdon (1971-72) Rodney Higdon (1986-87-88-89) Ron Higdon (1965)

All-Time Lettermen Tripp Higgins (1999-00-01-02) Eddie Hightower (1974-75-76) Charles Hill (1936-37) Eddie Hill (1975-76-77-78) Shaka Hill (2001-02-03) Jeff Hilliard (2002) Kyle Hilliard (1976) Steve Hilliard (1972-73) Sam Hindsman (1939-40) Tom Hipp (1970) Danny Hirsch (1942) Chris Hobbs (1989-90-91-92) Eddie Hobbs (1967) Charlie Hodges (1967) Fred Hoffman (1947) Richard Hogans (1993-94-95-96) Red Hoggett (1951-52) Jimmy Holladay (1941-42) O.R. Holley (1912-13) Marcus Holliday (1991-92-93-94) Mason Holloway (1916) Carlos Hollowell (1987-88-89) John Holtzclaw (1961-62) Tracy Holmes (1985-86-87) Gib Hooper (1928-29) Trell Hooper (1981-83-84-85) Cole Hoppe (2003) Danny Hosea (1971-72-73) Al Hotz (1968-69) Larry House (1955) Ronell Houston (1982) Ben Howard (1977-78) Reginald Howard (1998-99) Huey Howerton (1912) Joel Howerton (1912) Mark Howington (1991-92-93) Duke Howze (1924) Robbie Hubbard (1992) Ralph Hubbel (1967-68-69) Bill Hudson (1958-59) Mack Hudson (1912-13) Wayne Hudson (1956) Greg Hughes (1982-83-84-85) Tim Humphrey (1985) Robert Humphreys (1942) Elmo Hundley (1922-23-24) Gary Hunt (1983-84-85) Nelson Hunt (1977) Tony Hunt (1978-79-80) Carson Hunter (2003) Darryl Hunter (1981-82-83) Harold Hunter (1955-56) Sam Hurst (1974-75-76-77) Will Hyden (2002-03) I Thomas Ingles (1982-84-85-86) Pete Ingram (1962-63-64) Toby Ingram (1992-93) Ken Irvin (1991-92-93-94) Corey Irby (1998-99) Kosha Irby (1997-98-99-00) Terry Isles (1991-92) Virgil Ivery (1985-86) Ryan Ivey (2002-03) J Marcus Jack (1996-97)

Jim Joyner (1973)

Ray Jamieson is perhaps one of the most well known fullbacks in Memphis football history. The Cranston, Rhode Island, native came to Memphis in 1967 under head coach Billy J. Murphy and played through the 1971 season. Jamieson, a member of the All-Missouri Valley Conference team in 1968, rushed for 1,321 career yards and led the team in rushing during the 1968 campaign. The Germantown, TN, resident was drafted by the NFL Oakland Raiders in 1972 but suffered a career ending injury during an exhibition game.

Enis Jackson (1982-83-84-85) Steve Jaggard (1968-69) Tommy James (1969-70) Ray Jamieson (1968-69-70-71) Pat Jansen (1989-90-91-92) Evan Jennings (1937) Keith Jeffries (1986) Charlie Johnson (1936) Charlie Johnson (1956) David Johnson (1971-72) Derron Johnson (2001) Jason Johnson (2001-02-03) Morris Johnson (1985) Ryan Johnson (1999-00-01) Sam Johnson (1927-28-29) Charles Johnston (1913-14-15) Anthony Jones (1989-90) Bill â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dubâ&#x20AC;? Jones (1926-27-28-29) Derrick Jones (1994) Don Jones (1963-64-65) Eary Jones (1973-74-75-76) Harry Jones (1947) Jack Jones (1953) Julian Jones (1912-13-14-15) Larry Jones (1941 ) Lewis Jones (1965-66-67) P.T. Jones (1997-98) Reginald Jones (1989-90) Russell Jones (1990-91) Terry Jones (1971 ) Tim Jones (1986-87-88-89) Bob Jordan (1975-76) Buck Jordan (1924) Kevin Jordan (1989-90-92) Smokey Jordan (1982-83)

K Rick Kale (1968-70-71) Lenny Kaplan (1959) Craig Karpiak (1972) J.S. Keaton (1915) Bill Kebler (1971-72-73) Ernest Keefer (1993-94-95) Glenn Keeton (1954) Jimmy Keith (1994-95-96-97) Ollie Keller (1952-53) Chris Kelley (2003) Raymond Kelley (1950-51-52) Lamon Kelly (1947) Billy Kendall (1997-98-99-00) Herbert Kendall (1989-90-91-92) Guy Kennedy (1931) Pat Kenney (1985-86) Jim Kent (1940) S.E. Kidd (1933-34) Charles Killett (1961-62) Charles King (1991-92-93) Chick King (1950) James King (1976-77-78) Jeff King (1991-92-93) Jerry King (1955) Lud King (1936) Michael King (1989-91) Steve King (1973-74-75-76) William King (1924) Steve Kinzalow (1951-52-53-54) Stumpy Kirk (1947-48) Dan Kirkpatrick (1972-73) Dick Kirmeyer (1949-50-51) John Kirschner (1968-69-70-71 Mike Kleimeyer (1979-80-81-82) Jerry Knowlton (1978-79-80-81) Joe Koch (1927) James Koffman (1942) Matt Kranz (1991) Jim Kutchback (1983-84) L Jimmy Lackie (1974-75) Bill Lacy (1947) M.O. Lambert (1921) Tilden Lampkins (1921) Jesse Lancaster (1929-30-31-32-33) Rodney Lanctot (1998-99-00) Hunter Lane (1916-17-18) Ted Lane (1993-94-96) Coleman Lannum (1951) Darryl Latham (1982) Tramont Lawless (1996-97-98-99) Vincent Laws (1979-80-81) Pete Lawson (1969-70) Robert Lea (1913-14) Danny Ledbetter (1965) John Lee (1956-57-58-59) Steve Leech (1970) Kenny Lenoir (1964) Bubba Leonard (1954-55-56-57) Nathan Leuellyn (1974-75-76) Robert Levingston (1978-79-80-81) Bobby Lewis (1987) Calvin Lewis (1997-98-99-00)

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Rodney Lewis (1986-87-88-89) David Ligon (1973-74-75) Steve Lincoln (1977-78) John Lindsey (1983-84) Jake Linville (1991-92-93) Naylor Litchfield (1933) Grover Lipe (1948-49-50) Wayne Liss (1957) Richard Locke (1977-78-79-80) Robbie Locklear (1995) James Logan (1993-94) Fred Long (1937) Tim Long (1981-82-83-84) Bill Lott (1958-59) Dean Lotz (1966-67) Jim Lovelace (1956-57-58-59) Edwin Lovelady (1983-84-85) Rod Lowery (1992) Bailey Lowery (1980) Bill Loyd (1958) Richard Lucas (1958-59) Treveco Lucas (2001-02-03) John Ludwiczak (1993-94) Bob Lyles (1957) Joe Lynch (1969-70-71) Otho Lynch (1938-39-40) M Mike MacKay (1982-83-84-85) James Maclin (1989-90-91) Theodies Macklin (1988) John Maddaluna (1972-73) W.H. Maddox (1921) Frank Magoffin (1928-29-30-31)

Robert Levingston played defensive back for the Tigers from 1978 through 1981. The lettered all four season , three of which were under Richard Williamson and one under the late Rex Dockery. The Memphis native logged 62 tackles as a senior and finished the season ranked sixth among tacklers. For his career, the Hamilton High graduate was credited with 125 tackles, two fumble recoveries and one pass interception. Robert now works as a special agent for ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms).

All-Time Lettermen Gus Mahan (1965-66-67) Doran Major (1981-82) Casey Maloney (1933-34) John Manger (1968) Tony Manning (1987-88) Tony Marchetti (1973) Lloyd Marcus (1947) Jim Markelonis (1952-53)

Steve Matthews was a record setting quarterback for the Tigers in 1992 and 1993. Coming to Memphis as a JC transfer, Matthews threw for 2,084 yards as a junior and had 1,896 yards passing when he sustained a broken leg in the Ole Miss game and missed the final two games of the season. He was signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and played for three seasons before playing for the Jacksonville Jaugars and the Tennessee Titans. He now serves as the offensive coordinator for the Memphis Explores of the Arena2 League.

Paul Marks (1968) Davis Marsh (1995) Donald Marshall (2001-02) Duane Marshall (1978-79-80-81) Chris Martin (1985-86-87-88) Darrell Martin (1979-80-81-82) Ed Martin (1933-34) Mike Martin (1983-84) John Martin (1992-93) Brick Mason (1947) Rod Mason (1992-93-94-95) Tom Mason (1980-81-82) Frank Massa (1956-57) Gerald Massey (2000) Bob Mathes (1964-65-66) Bob Matthews (1938-39-40) Miller Matthews (1958-59) Jason Matthews (2003) Joe Matthews (1916) Steve Matthews (1992-93) Maurice Mathieu (1958) Ken Mathis (1955) Carl Maurer (1969-70-71) Frank Mawyer (1949-50-53) Harvey Maxwell (1941-42)

Johnny May (1942) Doug Mayo (1937-38) Fred Mayo (1924) Milton Mayo (1935-36) Wallace McBride (1941) Bruce McCaleb (2003) Sean McCann (1978-79) Robert McCarter (1916) Steve McCarty (1972-73) J.D. McClanahan (1933-34) Sam McClanahan (1933-34) Don McClard (1963-64-65) Elton McClure (1916) Billy McComas (1938-39-40) Horace McCool (1950) Jay McCoy (1968-69-70) Quinton McCrary (2003) Ken McDade (1990-91) Brian McDonald (1996) John McDougle (1916) Allen McFarland (1936-37) Jeff McFerran (1985) Hal McGeorge (1971-72-73) Larry McGhee (1968-69-70) Baker McGinnis (1933) Bill McGinnis (1937-38-39-40) Bob McGoldrick (1971) Jack Mcllvain (1947) Terrell Mcllwaine (1916) Pete McIntosh (1919) Mike McKenzie (1996-97-98) Don McKinnon (1957-58-59-60) Lou McLelland (1949-50-51) Roland McMackin (1937-38) Sean McMackin (1986-87) Thurman McMahan (1916) David McNair (2002-03) Thurman McNeal (1922-23) Claude McNeely (1936) Howard McPeake (1941) Bill McRight (1966-67) Andy McWilliams (1991-92-93) Curry McWilliams (1933) Aaron Meadows (1999-00-01) Gene Meadows (1949-50-51) Pete Meadows (1955-56) Albert Means (2001-03) Fred Medling (1947-48-49) Will Medling (1947-48-49) Billy Meeks (1947-48) John Meibaum (1954-55) Ruben Melton (1970-71) Bill Meredith (1940-41 ) Ralph Messer (1949-50-51-52) Dennis Meyers (1973-74-75) Chris Michael (1990-91-92) John Michael (1934-35-36-37) Tavares Middlebrooks (1996-97-98-99) Terdell Middleton (1974-75-76) Tahrell Miles (1991-92) Trent Miley (1992-93) Willford Miley (1949) Cedric Miller (1993-94-95-97) Dick Miller (1933-34) George Miller (1947) Josh Miller (1993-94-95-96) Pat Miller (1961-62-63)

Cliff Milton (1939-40) Jim Mincey (1974-75-76) Steve Miska (1928-29) Jerry Mitchell (1951-52-53) Norman Mockbee (1935-36) Greg Montgomery (1979-80-82-83) Bill Moody (1985-86-87-88) Ronald Moon (1974) Alex Moore (1950-51-52) Chris Moore (2000) Eddie Moore (1986-87-88-89) Fred Moore (1961-62) James Moore (1988-89-90) Jimmy Moore (1992) Leslie Moore (1928-29) Paul Morris (1924) Marty Mosby (1985) Cato Mott (2002-03) Tom Muirhead (1956-57) Charles Mullins (1988-89) Carey Mulwee (1971-72) Justin Mumm (1996-97) J.S. Murphy (1913) Mike Murray (1980) Keith Mutters (1982-82-83-84) Troy Myers (1985-86-87) N Percy Nabors (1981-82-83) Lee Narramore (1967) Carlos Navia (1994) Roberto Navia (1991) Ray Neal (1922-23) Larry Neusse (1941) Bubba Nelms (1983-84) Andy Nelson (1953-54-55-56) Darrell Nelson (1980-81-82-83) Eric Nelson (1991) Chance Nesbitt (1999-00) Earl Netcher (1947-48) Mike Nettles (1985-86-87-88) Henry Newton (1913) Ken Newton (1993-94-95-96) Charles Nezin (1942) Bill Nichols (1950-51) Dean Nichols (1978-79-80) Darrell Nicholson (1985-86-87-88) Ken Niemaseck (1973-75-76) Tom Nix (1949-50) Mike Nollner (1973) John Norman (1986-87-89) Rusty Nunn (1965-66-67) O Richard Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryant (1974) Austin O'Dell (1998-99-00) Bernard Oden (1995-96-97) Anthony Oggs (1976-77) Jack Oliver (1982-83-84) Mike Omar (1980-82-83) Todd Ondra (1978-79-80) Martin Orcutt (1967-68-69) Bob Orians (1976-77) Murray Outlaw (1950) Charles Owens (1961-62-63) Hugh Owens (1976-77-78-79) Jim Owens (1956-57)

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Rod Mason played defensive line for the Memphis Tigers from 1992 through 1995. Mason, a graduate of East High School, lettered for four years appearing in 43 of 44 possible games. He was credited with 111 career tackles, six tackles for lost yardage and six quarterback sacks. Rodney is currently employed as the Director of Operations at Compass Intervention Center (behavioral health) in Memphis. He and his wife, Kim, and three children.

Sonny Parsons (1961) Bob Patterson (1952-53) Larry Patterson (1993) Lloyd Patterson (1975-76-77-78) Ray Patterson (1992-93) Wiley Patterson (1962-63-64) Jim Paulat (1950-51-52) Dave Pawlik (1969-70-71) Virgil Pearcy (1974-75-76)

All-Time Lettermen Anthony Penchion (1979-80-81) Boris Penchion (2000-01-02) Nolan Pendergrast (1942-1947) Hugh Penn (1969-70) Bunkie Perkins (2000-01) Elgin Perkins (1986-87) Nico Perkins (1985-86-87-88) Joel Peschke (1992-93-94-95) Hagan Peters (1941) Ural Pettigrew (1916) Chuck Pettit (1965-66-67) Osborne Phelan (1915) Rob Phenicie (1987) Chun Phillips (1954) E.O. Phillips (1916) Malcolm Phillips (1949) Lionel Pieh (2001-02-03) Danny Pierce (1968-69) Jared Pigue (2000) Harry Pillow (1942) Javar Pollard (2003) Christian Pontius (1934-35-36) Ward Poag (1947-48-49) John Polsgrove (1953) Andy Porter (1929-32) Larry Porter (1990-91-92-93) Pete Porter (1928-29) Billy Portis (1937) Frank Posey (1934) Brian Powell (1994-95) Fred Powell (1997-98-99-00) Chris Powers (1995-96-97-98) Jeff Powers (1988) Mario Pratcher (2003) Wallace Prewilt (1913) J.B. Price (1933-34-35-36) Kraig Pride (1979) LaDarius Price (2002-03) Wayne Pryor (1986-87-88-89) Jimond Pugh (2000-01-02) Neil Purdie (1971) Joe Puzin (1972-73-74-75) Q Jimmy Quarter (1970-71) Richard Quast (1962-63) Robbie Quinn (1993-94) John Quintal (1970-71) R Al Radvansky (1942) Harold Rainwater (1950) Ed Randolph (1957-58) Henry Rath (1959) Elmer Ray (1947-48-49-50) Johnny Ray (1979-80) Anthony Reddick (1993-94-96) Bill Reddish (1969-70) Jerry Reese (1958-59-60-61) Chris Reeves (1994-95-96-97) John Reeves (1938) Ted Reeves (1942) Paul Regan (1942) Joe Regina (1947-48-49) John Register (1975) Stuart Reichart (1942) Will Renfro (1951-52-53-54)

Greg Sanders came to the University of Memphis in 1980 and played under both Richard Williamson and the late Rex Dockery. A quarterback when he signed, Sanders lettered for three years before earning his final letter as a defensive back. As a quarterback in 1981, he threw for 186 yards against Tulane and his 49.8% completion percentage led the team. He was moved to a cornerback position as a senior and contributed 55 tackles, two fumble recoveries and seven pass blocks. Sanders is an officer with the Memphis City Police Department.

Earl Richards (1942) Jerry Richards (1955-56) Robert Richards (1936) Russell Richards (1978-79-80) Dwayne Ricketts (1979-80-81-82) Mike Ridings (1973-74-75) Bill Riggins (1949-50-52) Preston Riley (1966-67-68) Teofilo Riley (1996-97-98-99) Ricky Rivas (1976-77) Maurice Roach (1938-39-40-41) Jeff Roach (1973-74-75) Ken Roach (1970-71) Mike Robb (1973-74) Mike Robbins (1971) - Robbins (1912) Brandon Roberson (2003) Percy Roberts (1947-48-49-51) Billy Robertson (1948-49-50) Brian Robertson (1937-38) John Fred Robilio (1961-62-63) Brian Robinson (1938) Cliff Robinson (1991) Bobby Robison (2003) John Robison (1971) Joe Rocconi (1996-97-98-99) Sonny Rodgers (1950-53) Barney Rogers (1913-14-15) Glenn Rogers (1969-70-71) Glenn Rogers, Jr. (1988-89-90) Jeremy Rone (2002-03) Casey Rooney (1999-00)

Marion Rosenblum (1941-42) Ryan Roskelly (1994-95) Greg Ross (1985-86-87-88) Mowbray Rowand (2000-01-02) Roy Rucker (1939-40) Sidney Rudes (1942) James Ruffell (1940) Jamaal Rufus (2003) Scott Rumley (1987-88-89-90) Ryan Ruschhaupt (1994) Bob Rush (1974-75-76) Joe Rushing (1966-67) Billy Russell (1953-54) Bobby Russell (1970-71) Glenn Russell (1959) John Ruth (1956-57) Billy Rutledge (1994) S Richard Saccoccia (1961-62-63) Shaun Sands (1995-96) Frank Sanders (1931 -32-33-34) Greg Sanders (1980-81-82-83) Sugar Sanders (1999-00-01) Manny Santibanez (1995-96-97-98) Paul Savini (1973-74-75) Jeff Sawyer (1989-90-91-92) Tony Scarpino (1993-94) Pete Scatamacchia (1976-77-79) George Schaad (1949-50) Scott Scherer (1999-00-01-02) David Schlarbaum (1987-88-89) Bob Schmidt (1955-56-57) David Schmidt (1983-84-85) Charlie Scholes (1954-55) Harry Schuh (1962-63-64) Stephen Schuh (2003) Francis Schwaiger (1935-36-37) Gordon Scoggins (1938) Bill Scott (1961-62-63) Dell Scott (1981-82) Jack Scott (1947-48-49) Ryan Scott (2003) Donald Scroggins (1963-64-65) Jeremy Scruggs (1996) Sammy Seals (1985-86-87) Geddes Self (1958-59) Geddes Self, Jr. (1982-83-84) Ron Sells (1995-96-97-98) Bill Sellars (1937) Jay Sentell (1952) Tony Semple (1991-92-93) Al Sermon (1998-99-00) Keith Setler (1993-94-95) Andrew Settles (1947-48) Juan Settles (1986-87) Wallace Sexton (1962-63) Tim Seymour (1996-97-98-99) Kamal Shakir (1997-98-99-00) Demorrio Shank (1997-98-99-01) Reg Sharley (1964-65-66) Octavian Sharp (1984-85-86) John Shearer (1940-41 ) Wells Shearer (1914-15-16) Larry Shelley (1969-70) Jim Shelton (1954) Bob Sherlag (1963-64-65)

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Sam Sherrill (1948) David Sherrod (1998-99) Alan Shipman (1966-67) Keith Shirley (1985-86-87-88) Frank Simmons (1940-41-42) Richard Simmons (1937) Keith Simpson (1974-75-76-77) Scott Singler (1992-94-95) Bud Sipfle (1975-76-77-78) John Shore (1924) Vincent Skillman (1924) Jarvis Slaton (1997-98-99-00)

Keith Spann was a standout defensive back for the Tigers from 1993-1997. Playing under head coaches Chuck Stobart and Rip Scherer, Spann logged 241 career tackles including 84 as a senior. He had 11 career pass interceptions which he returned for 267 yards including a 76 yard return to the one yard line that set up a touchdown and helped the Tigers defeat Tennessee. His 267 yards in interception returns is an all-time record at Memphis. Spann currently plays for the Memphis Explorers of the Arena 2 League.

Randy Smalley (1977) Farrell Skinner (1967) Butch Smith (1971-72) Carroll Smith (1934-35-36-37) Dennis Smith (1978-79-80) Frank Smith (1979-80-81-82) Hank Smith (1924-25-26-27) Jack Smith (1967) Julius Smith (1948) Leo 0. Smith (1935-36) Marcus Smith (1999-00-01) Palmer Smith (1969-70-71) Rusty Smith (1955) Sid Smith (1990-91) Steve Smith (1987-88-89-90) Tom Smith (1981-82-83) Wade Smith (1999-00-01-02) Wesley Smith (2003) Wil Smith (1936) Claude Smithmier (1947-49-50)

All-Time Lettermen George Sneed (1948-49) Rick Snider (1978-79-80) Glenn Snodgrass (1976-77-78) Guy Snyder (1921 ) Michael Snyder (2003) Bill Solomon (1971-72-73) Richard Sorsby (1916) Jack Sorrells (1940) Keith Spann (1993-94-95-96) Danny Sparkman (1983-84-85) Ricky Sparkman (1983-84) Quitman Spaulding (1993-94-95)

Stan Weaver was a letterman punter and kicker for the Tigers from 1980 through 1983. He led the team in punting for three years, 1981-83, and is currently ranked 8th on the all-time career punting list. The Memphis native averaged 39.1 yards per punt as a senior and has a career average of 38.4 yards per punt on 192 kicks. He amassed 7,374 yards punting during his career. For the past ten years, Weaver has owned and operated Southern Graphics & Systems, a business that sells barcode and data systems to manufacturing companies.

Jim Spitchley (1950-51) Michael Spurlock (2003) John Stanek (1948-49-50-52) Joe Stanley (1989-90-91-92) Mike Stark (1969-70-71) George Stapleton (1980-81-82) Laverne Steedley (1957-58) Walt Stephens (1984) Harber Stephenson (1942) Quincy Stephenson (1999-00-01) Harold Sterling (1958-59) Wood Stevens (1965-66-67) Clark Stevenson (1988-89) James Stewart (1976-77-78-79)

Jeremy Stewart (1995-96-97-98) Caspor Stiles (1996-97-98-99) Pat Stiles (1994-95-96-97) John Stoddard (1988) George Stone (1950-51) Michael Stone (1998-99-00) Rick Strawbridge (1970-71) David Strickland (1955-56) Anthony Strong (1983-84-85-86) Bill Strong (1951 ) Neil Suber (1998-99-00-01) Terrie Sudduth (1978-79-80) Mellio Sulipeck (1964-65) Glenn Sumter (1998-00-01) Phil Sutherlin (1980-81-82) Ned Suffle (1953) Duron Sutton (1995-96) Dick Swain (1929) T Joe Tague (1972) Tom Talbot (1970-71) Frank Talerico (1956-57) Rex Tatum (1955-56) Clifton Taylor (1971-72-73) Ed Taylor (1972-73) Eric Taylor (2000-01-02-03) Hal Taylor (1956-57-58) Sheldon Taylor (2002-03) Tony Taylor (1951-52-53) Bob Teer (1936) Leonard Teixeira (1969) Luis Tejeda (1994) Coot Terry (2000-01-02-03) Charles Thomas (1942) Jim Thomas (1983-84-85) Marvin Thomas (1993-94-95-96) Michael Thomas (1977-78-79-80) Oscar Thomas (1953) Tristan Thomas (2001-02-03) Brent Thompson (1987) Burll Thompson (1923) Don Thompson (1955) Ed Thompson (1928-29) James Thompson (1972-73) John Thompson (1985-86) Knox Thompson (1948-49) Reginald Thompson (1983-84-85) Tommy Thompson (1971-72-73) Troy Thompson (1989-90) Doss Thorne (1923) Royster Thurman (1916) Rick Thurow (1967-68-69) Tom Thweatt (1972) Jerry Todd (1967-68-69) Darrel Torbeft (1977-78-79) Bub Tracy (1923) Rusty Trail (1987-88-89) Butch Travis (1962-63-64) Lish Trice (1989-90) Ken Trocki (1972-73-74) Nick Tsatsaronis (2000) Don Tubbs (1952-53) Albert Tucker (1933-34-35-36) Brandon Tucker (1997-98-99) Robert Tucker (1915)

Mike Turkiewicz (1986) Ellis Turner (1983-84) Haiden Turner (1935-36) Jack Turner (1955-56-57) Tom Twitty (1952-53) Fulford (Tombstone) Tyson (1924) V Ken Valentine (1970-71) Duane Vandborg (1993-94) Brian Vanderheyden (1978-79-80) Russell Van Dyke (1923) Johnny Van Vulpen (1940) David Vaughn (1968-69-70) Elmer Vaughn (1937-38) Kimbrough Vaughn (1937-38) Newell Vaugn (1941) Eduardo Vega (1990) Jay Verna (1976-77) Scott Vogel (2001-02-03) Tommy Vollmar (1999) Russell Vollmer (1961-62-63) Greg Voran (1976-77) W Charles Walker (1992) Jeff Walker (1982-83-84-85) Johnny Walker (1982-83) Otis Walker (1926-27-28-29) John Wallace (1941) Ray Wallace (1972-73) Tom Wallace (1965-66-67) -Wallace (1913) Charles Walsh (1915-16) Bobby Ward (1973) Gene Ward (1964-65) Jerry Ward (1952-53) Keydrin Ward (1998-99) Henry Washington (2002) LaVale Washington (2002-03) Hugh Washburn (1914-15-16-19) Preston Watts (1940-41-42) Stan Weaver (1981-82-83) Fred Webb (1976-77-78) Von Webb (2002) Pete Wedel (1952) Wayne Weedon (1977-78-79) Pete Weeks (1968-69) W.D. Weeks (1970) Ed Weldon (1961-62) James West (1937-38) Marcus West (2002-03) Dernice Wherry (1999-00-01) Brett Whiddon (1991-92-93) Travis Whitaker (1997) Darron White (2001-02-03) Gerald White (1986-87-88-89) James White (1986-87) Jeff White (1981-82-83-84) John White (1966-67) Keith White (1947-48-49-50) Olen Whitely (2003) Ryan White (1998-99-00-01) William White (1915) Glenn Whiteman (1974-75) Don Whitlock (1961-62)

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Series Records OPPONENT ABILENE CHRISTIAN ALABAMA ARKANSAS ARKANSAS COLLEGE ARKANSAS MONTICELLO ARKANSAS STATE ARKANSAS TECH ARMY ATHENS COLLEGE AUBURN AUSTIN PEAY BETHEL COLLEGE (TN) BOLTON COLLEGE CARUTHERSVILLE JC (MO) CENTENARY CENTRAL ARKANSAS CENTRAL FLORIDA CINCINNATI CITADEL COLORADO STATE CUMBERLAND COLLEGE DELTA STATE DETROIT DRAKE EAST CAROLINA EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA EAST TENNESSEE STATE FLORIDA FLORIDA STATE FREED-HARDEMAN FURMAN GEORGIA GEORGIA TECH HALL-MOODY HARDIN-SIMMONS HENDRIX COLLEGE HOUSTON JACKSONVILLE STATE (Ala) JONESBORO COLLEGE KANSAS STATE KENTUCKY LAMBUTH COLLEGE LITTLE ROCK COLLEGE LIVINGSTON STATE LOUISIANA COLLEGE LOUISIANA-Monroe (formerly NE) LOUISIANA TECH LOUISVILLE McNEESE STATE MAYFIELD COLLEGE MIAMI (FL) MICHIGAN MICHIGAN STATE MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE MILLSAPS MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI STATE MISSOURI MISSOURI-ROLLA (Mines) MURRAY STATE NORTH CAROLINA NEW MEXICO NORTH TEXAS STATE QUACHITA RHODES (SOUTHWESTERN) SAN JOSE STATE SMU

FIRST GAME 1954 1958 1992 1922 1938 1914 1956 1985 1948 1975 1937 1922 1912 1929 1947 1920 1990 1966 1958 1974 1928 1927 1962 1972 1990 1951 1956 1988 1959 1933 1961 1982 1980 1924 1960 1923 1963 1937 1924 1949 1953 1926 1920 1941 1936 1979 1936 1948 1964 1927 1969 1995 1997 1925 1930 1997 1921 1951 1991 1947 1924 1983 1986 1952 1942 1922 1971 1976

LAST GAME 1961 1991 1998 1932 1938 2003 1957 2002 1948 1976 1957 1933 1914 1931 1947 1936 1990 2003 1962 1974 1938 1949 1962 1972 2003 1951 1957 1989 1990 1933 1961 1984 1982 1925 1961 1925 2003 1937 1930 1973 1957 1931 1929 1941 1958 2000 1959 2003 1965 1928 1996 1995 1997 1954 1941 1998 2003 2003 1999 1948 2002 1984 1986 1980 1942 1941 1971 1976

W 3 1 3 2 1 26 2 4 1 2 6 6 2 2 1 1 1 18 2 1 2 9 1 0 4 1 2 1 7 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 7 1 4 1 0 3 1 1 5 1 5 19 2 2 1 0 0 7 2 0 9 10 1 1 10 0 0 15 0 2 1 1

L 0 7 2 2 0 20 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 11 1 0 1 4 0 1 8 0 0 1 10 0 1 2 2 2 0 2 9 0 0 2 4 1 3 0 3 1 5 20 0 0 2 1 1 12 2 2 42 32 2 1 9 2 1 4 1 6 0 0

T 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH FLORIDA SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA SOUTHEAST MISSOURI ST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA SPRINGFIELD STATE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN SUNFLOWER JC TAMPA TENNESSEE TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE JC (MARTIN) TENNESSEE TECH TEXAS A&M TEXAS-ARLINGTON TCU TRINITY TROY STATE TULANE TULSA UAB UNION UNIVERSITY UTAH STATE VANDERBILT VMI VIRGINIA TECH WAKE FOREST WASHINGTON UNIV. (Mo) WEST TEXAS STATE WESTERN KENTUCKY WICHITA STATE

1963 2001 1942 1929 1991 1935 1950 1923 1959 1929 1948 1968 1942 1929 1931 1978 1960 2002 1955 1937 1954 1961 1997 1916 1965 1950 1960 1970 1964 1949 1963 1933 1968

1972 2003 1953 1934 1991 2003 1996 1942 1959 1934 1964 2001 2001 1932 2003 1979 1962 2002 1956 1941 2003 1995 2003 1950 1977 1989 1960 1985 1967 1950 1971 1956 1980

2 1 1 2 1 17 9 1 1 2 3 1 9 3 10 0 2 0 0 4 13 14 2 9 4 5 1 3 2 2 6 2 10

2 2 2 1 0 36 4 1 0 0 0 18 5 0 7 2 0 1 2 1 11 6 4 13 3 7 0 3 2 0 0 2 0

0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

0 0 1 0 3 1 1 2 2 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 2 1 4 1 0 0 1 1 1 26

0 1 6 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 6 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 27

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4

101 MAJOR OPPONENTS: 376-390-28 NON-COLLEGIATE SERIES SCORES BLYTHEVILLE HIGH (AR) 1922 1922 CASTLE HGTS. MILITARY INST. 1918 1918 CENTRAL HIGH (Memphis) 1913 1919 CENTRAL-MUS ALL-STARS 1918 1918 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS 1914 1922 NATIONAL GUARD 1915 1915 FORD KILVINGTON 1921 1921 HAYWOOD COUNTY HIGH 1915 1921 JACKSON HIGH (TN) 1914 1917 McKENZIE-McTYIERE 1919 1919 MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS 1923 1924 MISSISSIPPI RESERVES 1914 1914 MEMPHIS UNIV. SCHOOL 1912 1922 NATTIC (Navy Millington) 1947 1950 OSCEOLA (AR) ATHLET. CLUB 1914 1914 PARAGOULD HIGH (AR) 1920 1920 PENSACOLA NAVY (FL) 1947 1949 QUANTICO MARINES 1965 1966 SOMERVILLE HIGH (TN) 1913 1916 TECH HIGH (Memphis) 1921 1921 TENNESSEE DOCTORS (Memphis) 1923 1926 TENNESSEE RESERVES 1921 1921 TUPELO (MS) MILITARY INST 1922 1922 VOCATIONAL HIGH (Memphis) 1919 1919 WILSON HIGH (AR) 1921 1921 TOTALS

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Florida State (FSU leads 10-7-1) 1959 UM, 16-6 at 1967 FS, 26-7 at 1968 FS, 20-10 at 1969 UM, 28-26 at 1970 UM, 16-12 at 1973 UM, 13-10 at 1974 UM, 42-14 at 1975 UM, 17-14 at 1976 UM, 21-12 at 1977 FS, 30-9 at 1979 FS, 66-17 at 1980 FS, 24-3 at 1981 FS, 10-5 at 1984 T, 17-17 at 1985 FS, 19-10 at 1987 FS, 41-24 at 1989 FS, 57-20 at 1990 FS, 35-3 at

Memphis Memphis Tallahassee Tallahassee Memphis Tallahassee Memphis Tallahassee Memphis Tallahassee Tallahassee Memphis Tallahassee Memphis Tallahassee Tallahassee Tallahassee Orlando

Freed-Hardeman (UM leads 1-0-0) 1933 UM, 51-0 at Memphis

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Furman (FU leads 1-0-0) 1961 FU, 7-6

Georgia (UG leads 2-0-0) 1982 UG, 34-3 at Athens 1984 UG, 13-3 at Memphis

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Detroit (UM leads 1-0-0) 1962 UM, 33-8

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Central Arkansas (CA leads 2-1-1)

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Delta State (UM leads 9-4-1) 1927 UM, 21-0 1928 UM, 12-0 1929 T, 0-0 1930 DS, 7-0 1931 DS, 32-6 1932 UM, 13-0 1935 UM, 30-0 1936 DS, 33-7 1937 DS, 19-14 1938 UM, 8-0 1939 UM, 7-0 1940 UM, 7-0 1941 UM, 23-7 1949 UM, 47-0

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Cumberland College (UM leads 2-1-0) 1928 CC, 6-0 at Lebanon 1929 UM, 12-6 at Memphis 1938 UM, 68-0 at Memphis

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Colorado State (UM leads 1-0-0) 1974 UM, 20-18 at Ft. Collins

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Citadel, The (UM leads 2-1-0) 1958 TC, 28-26 at Memphis 1961 UM, 40-0 at Memphis 1962 UM, 60-13 at Charleston

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Drake (DU leads 1-0-0) 1972 DU, 23-7

Georgia Tech (GT leads 2-1-0) 1980 GT, 17-8 at Atlanta 1981 UM, 28-15 at Atlanta 1982 GT, 24-20 at Memphis

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Caruthersville JC (UM leads 2-0-1) 1929 UM, 26-0 at Memphis 1930 UM, 25-13 at Memphis 1931 T, 0-0 at Caruthersville

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Memphis Memphis Clarksville Memphis Memphis Memphis

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Bethel College (UM leads 6-4-2) 1922 UM, 26-0 1923 UM, 12-0 1924 BC, 6-0 1925 BC, 7-0 1926 BC, 13-0 1927 UM, 27-13 1928 T, 0-0 1929 UM, 10-0 1930 UM, 20-0 1931 T, 0-0 1932 BC, 6-0 1933 UM, 20-13

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Austin Peay (UM leads 6-0-0) 1937 UM, 26-0 1940 UM, 40-0 1941 UM, 26-0 1947 UM, 40-0 1956 UM, 42-19 1957 UM, 41-0

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Athens College (UM leads 1-0-0) 1948 UM, 45-0 at Athens

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Army (UM leads 4-1-0) 1985 Army, 49-7 1999 UM, 14-10 2000 UM, 26-16 2001 UM, 42-10 2002 UM, 38-10

1922 T, 0-0 1923 UM, 14-7 1935 CA, 19-0 1936 CA, 54-0

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Arkansas Tech (UM leads 2-0-0) 1956 UM, 32-21 at Memphis 1957 UM, 20-6 at Memphis

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Arkansas State (UM leads 26-20-5) 1914 AS, 18-6 at Memphis 1915 AS, 41-0 at Jonesboro 1916 AS, 27-0 at Jonesboro 1917 AS, 19-0 at Jonesboro 1918 UM, 30-6 at Jonesboro 1919 AS, 6-0 at Jonesboro 1920 AS, 13-0 at Jonesboro 1921 AS, 19-0 at Jonesboro 1922 UM, 68-0 at Memphis 1923 UM, 6-0 at Jonesboro 1925 AS, 19-0 at Jonesboro 1926 AS, 7-0 at Memphis 1927 AS, 9-6 at Memphis 1928 UM, 19-14 at Memphis 1929 UM, 6-0 at Jonesboro 1930 AS, 13-6 at Memphis 1931 AS, 14-6 at Jonesboro 1932 AS, 12-6 at Memphis 1933 T, 0-0 at Jonesboro 1934 UM, 18-0 at Memphis 1935 AS, 18-0 at Jonesboro 1938 UM, 38-2 at Jonesboro 1939 AS, 7-6 at Memphis 1947 T, 19-19 at Memphis 1948 UM, 34-13 at Memphis 1949 UM, 61-7 at Jonesboro 1950 UM, 60-7 at Memphis 1953 AS, 20-0 at Memphis 1954 UM, 26-7 at Memphis 1955 AS, 21-20 at Memphis 1956 UM, 34-0 at Memphis

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Arkansas Monticello (UM leads 1-0-0) 1938 UM,50-0 at Memphis

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Arkansas College (Tied 2-2-0) 1922 AC, 13-0 at Batesville 1924 AC, 49-0 at Batesville 1932 UM, 20-0 at Batesville 1933 UM, 18-6 at Batesville

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Memphis Little Rock Memphis Little Rock Memphis

UM, 34-0 AS, 29-10 UM, 24-3 UM, 12-0 T, 14-14 UM, 17-2 AS, 30-10 T, 21-21 UM, 9-7 AS, 17-13 T, 24-24 UM, 31-21 UM, 37-7 UM, 45-3 UM, 15-6 UM, 38-9 UM, 35-19 UM, 31-26 UM, 19-17 UM, 38-16

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UAB (UAB 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

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Memphis Birmingham Birmingham Memphis Birmingham Memphis

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Alabama (UA leads 7-1-0) 1958 UA, 14-0 1959 UA, 14-7 1983 UA, 44-13 1985 UA, 28-9 1986 UA, 37-0 1987 UM,13-10 1989 UA, 35-7 1991 UA, 10-7

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Abilene Christian (UM leads 3-0-1) 1954 T, 6-6 at Memphis 1959 UM, 13-0 at Memphis 1960 UM, 55-0 at Memphis 1961 UM, 35-0 at Memphis

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Tigers All-Time

Hall-Moody (HM leads 2-0-0) 1924 HM, 26-0 1925 HM, 15-6

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10-6 28-6 28-23 21-0 23-16 28-7 17-10 33-13 29-28 17-7 42-33 21-13 44-14 14-13 34-7 20-3 41-17 30-13 23-12 31-28 34-17 9-6 31-10 35-10 27-23 28-23 20-16 45-35 17-6 28-18 31-10 13-10 14-6 13-10 3-17 30-10 27-19 35-27

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Starkville Starkville Starkville Starkville Memphis Starkville Memphis Memphis Memphis Memphis Memphis Memphis Memphis Jackson Memphis Jackson Memphis Starkville Memphis Starkville Memphis Starkville Memphis Starkville Memphis Starkville Memphis Starkville Memphis Starkville Memphis Starkville Memphis Starkville Memphis Starkville Memphis Starkville

Missouri (MO leads 2-1-0) 1991 MO, 31-21 at Columbia 1996 UM, 19-16 at Columbia 1999 MO, 27-17 at Memphis Missouri-Rolla (Tied 1-1-0) 1947 UM, 13-10 at Memphis 1948 MR, 6-0 at Rolla

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Murray State (UM leads 10-9-3) 1924 T, 0-0 1927 T, 14-14 1928 MS, 40-0 1929 UM, 27-13 1930 UM, 10-0 1931 MS, 28-2 1932 MS, 6-2 1936 MS, 20-6 1937 MS, 19-0 1940 MS, 35-6 1941 MS, 31-6 1942 UM, 21-0 1947 MS, 14-7 1948 MS, 26-14 1949 UM, 34-6 1950 UM, 23-6 1952 UM, 34-7 1953 UM, 20-0 1954 UM, 34-6 1955 UM, 20-7 1985 T, 14-14 2002 UM, 52-6

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North Carolina (NC leads 2-0-0) 1983 NC, 24-10 at Chapel Hill 1984 NC 30-27 at Memphis

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New Mexico (NM leads 1-0-0) 1986 NM, 20-13 at Memphis

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Mississippi State (Miss State leads, 32-10-0) 1951 MS, 27-20 at Memphis 1953 MS, 34-6 at Memphis 1954 MS, 27-7 at Starkville 1955 MS, 33-0 at Starkville

1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1965 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

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Michigan (Michigan leads 1-0-0) 1995 Mich, 24-7 at Ann Arbor

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Miami (FL) (Miami leads 2-1-0) 1969 UM, 26-13 at Memphis 1993 Mi, 41-17 at Miami 1996 Mi, 30-7 at Memphis

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Louisiana-Monroe (Tied 1-1-0) 1979 LM, 21-20 at Memphis 2000 UM, 28-0 at Memphis

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Louisiana College (UM leads 5-3-0) 1936 LC, 12-0 at Memphis 1937 LC, 7-0 at Pineville 1938 UM, 14-6 at Memphis 1939 LC, 1916 at Pineville 1940 UM, 26-13 at Memphis 1949 UM, 27-0 at Memphis 1950 UM, 25-12 at Pineville 1958 UM, 27-14 at Memphis

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Livingston State (UM leads 1-0-0) 1941 UM, 38-0 at Memphis

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Little Rock College (LR leads 3-1-0) 1920 LR, 41-0 at Little Rock 1923 LR, 3-0 at Little Rock 1926 LR, 48-14 at Little Rock 1929 UM, 32-6 at Memphis

McNeese State (UM leads 2-0-0) 1964 UM, 23-0 at Memphis 1965 UM, 28-0 at Lake Charles

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Kansas State (KSU leads 2-1-0) 1949 UM, 21-14 at Memphis 1971 KS, 28-21 at Memphis 1973 KS, 21-16 at Manhatten

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Jonesboro College (UM leads 4-0-1) 1924 UM, 33-6 at Memphis 1925 T, 0-0 at Jonesboro 1926 UM, 19-0 at Jonesboro 1927 UM, 48-0 at Memphis 1930 UM, 73-0 at Memphis

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Jacksonville St. (UM leads 1-0-0) 1937 UM, 46-0 at Memphis

Kentucky (UK leads 4-0-0) 1953 UK, 20-7 1954 UK, 33-7 1955 UK, 41-7 1957 UK, 53-7

Louisiana Tech (Tied 5-5-0) 1936 LT, 46-0 at 1942 LT, 33-7 at 1948 LT, 20-14 at 1950 UM, 6-0 at 1951 UM, 26-14 at 1952 LT, 26-7 at 1953 UM, 13-7 at 1957 UM, 17-7 at 1958 UM, 26-12 at 1959 LT, 10-8 at

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Hendrix College (HC leads 2-1-0) 1923 UM, 9-6 at Conway 1924 HC, 51-0 at Conway 1925 HC, 54-6 at Conway

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Hardin-Simmons (UM leads 2-0-0) 1960 UM, 42-7 at Memphis 1961 UM, 56-0 at Memphis

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North Texas State (UM leads 16-4-0) 1952 NT, 38-14 at Memphis 1960 UM, 44-0 at Denton

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Tulane (UM leads 13-11-1) 1954 T, 13-13 at 1976 UM, 14-7 at 1977 UM, 27-9 at 1978 TU, 41-24 at 1980 TU, 21-16 at 1981 TU, 24-7 at 1982 TU, 17-10 at 1983 UM, 28-25 at 1984 TU, 14-9 at 1985 UM, 38-21 at 1986 TU, 15-6 at 1987 UM, 45-36 at 1988 TU, 20-19 at 1989 TU, 38-34 at 1990 UM, 21-14 at 1992 UM, 62-20 at 1994 UM, 13-0 at 1995 UM, 23-8 at 1996 UM, 17-10 at 1997 TU, 26-14 at 1998 TU, 41-31 at 1999 UM, 49-7 at 2000 TU, 14-37 at 2002 UM, 38-10 at 2003 UM, 41-9 at

New Orleans New Orleans Memphis New Orleans New Orleans Memphis New Orleans Memphis New Orleans Memphis New Orleans Memphis New Orleans New Orleans Memphis New Orleans Memphis New Orleans Memphis New Orleans Memphis New Orleans New Orleans Memphis New Orleans

Tulsa (UM leads 14-6-0) 1961 UM, 48-12 1963 UM, 28-15 1964 UT, 19-7 1965 UT, 32-28 1966 UM, 6-0 1968 UM, 32-6 1969 UM, 42-24 1970 UT, 27-12 1972 UM, 49-21 1973 UM, 28-16 1975 UM, 16-14 1976 UT, 16-14 1987 UM, 14-0 1988 UM, 26-20 1990 UM, 22-10 1991 UT, 33-28 1992 UM, 30-25 1993 UT, 23-19 1994 UM, 42-18 1995 UM, 10-7

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Union University (UU leads 13-10-0) 1916 UU, 7-6 at 1917 UM, 14-6 at 1918 UM, 18-0 at 1919 UU, 7-0 at 1920 UU, 19-0 at 1921 UU, 28-7 at 1924 UU, 25-0 at 1925 UU, 50-13 at 1926 UU, 21-0 at 1933 UM, 7-0 at 1934 UU, 13-6 at 1935 UU, 33-0 at 1936 UU, 50-0 at 1937 UM, 13-2 at 1938 UM, 13-7 at 1939 UU, 13-12 at 1940 UU, 22-6 at 1941 UM, 7-6 at 1942 UU, 39-0 at 1947 UM, 21-0 at 1948 UM, 21-0 at 1949 UM, 35-0 at 1950 UM, 64-0 at

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Troy State (UM leads 4-1-0) 1937 TS, 12-6

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Texas-Arlington (UM leads 2-0-0) 1960 UM, 35-0 at Memphis 1962 UM, 50-0 at Memphis

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Texas A&M (Texas A&M leads 2-0-0) 1978 AM, 58-0 at College Station 1979 AM, 17-7 at Memphis

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Tennessee Tech (UM leads 9-7-4) 1931 TT, 13-0 at Memphis 1932 TT, 24-7 at Cookeville 1933 UM, 13-0 at Memphis 1934 T, 0-0 at Cookeville 1935 T, 0-0 at Memphis 1936 TT, 25-0 at Cookeville 1937 TT, 14-13 at Memphis 1938 UM, 26-13 at Cookeville 1939 TT, 15-0 at Memphis 1940 TT, 16-13 at Cookeville 1952 TT, 35-0 at Cookeville 1953 UM, 14-7 at Memphis 1954 T, 25-25 at Cookeville 1955 UM, 20-12 at Memphis 1956 T, 14-14 at Cookeville 1957 UM, 40-7 at Memphis 1958 UM, 13-0 at Cookeville 1959 UM, 14-3 at Memphis 1960 UM, 37-6 at Cookeville 1962 UM, 12-6 at Memphis 2003 UM, 40-10 at Memphis

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Tennessee (UT leads 18-1-0) 1968 UT, 24-17 at Knoxville 1969 UT, 55-16 at Memphis 1972 UT, 38-7 at Memphis

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Southern Mississippi (USM leads 36-17-1) 1935 SM, 12-0 at Memphis 1936 SM, 25-0 at Hattiesburg 1952 SM, 27-20 at Hattiesburg 1953 UM, 27-13 at Memphis 1954 SM, 34-21 at Hattiesburg 1955 SM, 34-14 at Memphis 1956 SM, 27-0 at Hattiesburg 1957 SM, 14-6 at Memphis 1958 SM, 24-22 at Hattiesburg

UT-Chattanooga (UM leads 9-5-0) 1942 TC, 44-19 at 1950 UM, 26-8 at 1951 UM, 13-0 at 1952 TC, 23-6 at 1953 UM, 7-6 at 1955 TC, 25-7 at 1956 TC, 14-13 at 1957 TC, 7-0 at 1958 UM, 22-7 at 1959 UM, 15-9 at 1960 UM, 42-0 at 1961 UM, 41-13 at 1963 UM, 13-0 at 2001 UM, 43-10 at

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Springfield State (Tied 1-1-0) 1923 SS, 20-0 at Springfield 1942 UM, 6-0 at Springfield

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Southern California (UM leads 1-0-0) 1991 UM, 24-10 at Los Angeles

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SE Missouri State (UM leads 2-1-2) 1929 T, 0-0 at Memphis 1930 T, 0-0 at Cape Girardeau 1932 UM, 7-0 at Cape Girardeau 1933 UM, 18-0 at Memphis 1934 SM, 6-0 at Cape Girardeau

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Southeastern Louisiana (SLU leads 2-1-0) 1942 SL, 38-14 at Hammond 1952 SL, 28-25 at Memphis 1953 UM, 21-7 at Hammond

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South Florida (USF leads 1-2-0) 2001 UM, 17-9 at Memphis 2002 SF, 31-28 at Tampa 2003 SF, 21-16 at Memphis

Southwestern Louisiana (UM leads 9-4-0) 1950 UM, 20-0 at Memphis 1951 UM, 41-7 at Lafayette 1967 UM, 24-8 at Memphis 1973 UM, 41-6 at Lafayette 1984 UM, 20-7 at Memphis 1985 UM, 37-7 at Lafayette 1986 SL, 26-10 at Memphis 1987 SL, 31-7 at Lafayette 1988 UM, 20-3 at Memphis 1990 UM, 20-6 at Memphis 1993 SL, 17-15 at Lafayette 1995 UM, 33-19 at Memphis 1996 SL, 13-9 at Lafayette

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South Carolina (Tied 2-2-0) 1963 UM, 9-0 1966 UM, 16-7 1971 SC, 7-3 1972 SC, 34-7

1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

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San Jose State (UM leads 1-0-0) met in the Pasadena Bowl 1971 UM, 28-9 at Pasadena

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Rhodes (Rhodes leads 6-2-0) formerly Southwestern at Memphis 1922 UM, 26-0 at Memphis 1923 UM, 15-0 at Memphis 1925 RC, 31-6 at Memphis 1926 RC, 27-6 at Memphis 1927 RC, 26-6 at Memphis 1928 RC, 47-0 at Memphis 1940 RC, 34-0 at Memphis 1941 RC, 13-7 at Memphis

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Memphis Denton Memphis Denton Memphis Denton Memphis Denton Memphis Denton Memphis Denton Memphis Memphis Denton Memphis Memphis New Orleans *

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Utah State (UM leads 4-3-0) 1965 UM, 7-0 at Memphis 1967 US, 28-14 at Logan 1969 UM, 40-0 at Logan

Blacksburg Memphis Memphis Blacksburg Memphis Blacksburg

Wake Forest (Tied 2-2-0) 1964 UM, 23-14 1965 WF, 21-20 1966 WF, 21-7 1967 UM, 42-10

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LAST-SECOND WINS A look at some of Memphis' come-from-behind victories with under one minute to play

1969 Memphis 15, N. Texas 13

1996 Memphis 18, Cincinnati 16

Pete Weeks' 36-yard field goal with 38 seconds remaining lifted Memphis over North Texas State, 15-13, before 28,077 in the Tigers' home opener at Memorial Stadium. Stan Davis made it possible when he snagged a pass with one hand for 17 yards to move the Tigers into Eagle territory with time running out.

Placekicker Ted Lane nailed a 19-yard field goal with two seconds remaining to give Memphis a hardfought, 18-16, victory over conference rival Cincinnati. The Tigers, trailing 16-15, took over at the Cincinnati 48-yard line. After two unsuccessful plays and a sack on third down, quarterback Qadry Anderson was faced with 4th-and-19. Finding no receivers open, Anderson scrambled around in the backfield and then raced 21 yards down the sideline for a first down. On the next play, Jeremy Scruggs ran a miss direction 28 yards to the Cincinnati 8-yard line to set the stage for Lane.

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Bobby Williams kicked a 30-yard field goal with 10 seconds left to give Memphis a come-from-behind 16-14 victory over the Golden Hurricane in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The late score was set-up by a pass from Lloyd Patterson to wide receiver Chester Harris that went for 39 yards. Williams' heroics redeemed him from an extra point which he missed earlier.

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1975 Memphis 16, Tulsa 14

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1996 Memphis 21, Tennessee 17 The most stunning upset in Tiger history occurred on November 9 when Memphis upset No. 6 ranked Tennessee at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Qadry Anderson hit tight end Chris Powers in the right corner of the end zone with 34 seconds to play to shock a record crowd of 65,885. A key play on the drive was a 41yard pass down the right sideline to Chancy Carr, who was pushed out of bounds at the Tennessee 16. The win, which was televised by CBS TV, was the first in 15 previous attempts against the Vols.

2000 Memphis 19, Arkansas St. 17 The U of M engineered a 58-yard drive late in the fourth period, culminating in a Ryan White 35-yard field goal with :49 seconds left in the game, to give Memphis a come-from-behind 19-17 win over Arkansas State in Jonesboro. Memphis trailed after a pair of fourth quarter Indian touchdowns. White booted four field goals during the game and was named the Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week for his effort.

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With 11 seconds left in the game, quarterback Joe Borich rolled to his right and hit receiver Ryan Roskelly in the corner of the endzone to give Memphis a stunning 17-16 victory in Oxford. Trailing 16-11, Memphis got the ball back with 4:05 remaining and mounted a furious drive. Borich had another stellar play when he converted a 4th-and-15 and scrambled to the two-yard line. Memphis was 0-14 against Mississippi in Oxford before the 1994 victory.

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Wichita State (UM leads 10-0-0) 1968 UM, 40-18 1970 UM, 51-6 1972 UM, 58-14 1974 UM, 34-10 1975 UM, 13-7 1976 UM, 31-0 1977 UM, 28-14 1978 UM, 26-13 1979 UM, 16-10 1980 UM, 6-0

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Western Kentucky (Tied 2-2-1) 1933 WK, 19-0 at Memphis 1934 T, 0-0 at Bowling Green 1939 WK, 12-0 at Memphis 1951 UM, 38-0 at Memphis 1956 UM, 42-0 at Memphis

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West Texas State (UM leads 6-0-0) 1963 UM, 29-14 at 1964 UM, 41-0 at 1965 UM, 27-12 at 1966 UM, 26-14 at 1968 UM, 42-21 at 1971 UM, 30-0 at

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Washington University (UM leads 2-0-0) 1949 UM, 34-0 at St. Louis 1950 UM, 54-0 at Memphis

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VMI (UM leads 1-0-0) 1960 UM, 21-8

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Memphis Nashville Memphis Nashville Memphis Nashville Memphis Nashville Nashville Nashville Memphis Memphis

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Vanderbilt (VU leads 7-5-0) 1950 VU, 29-13 1951 VU, 13-7 1978 UM, 35-14 1979 VU, 13-3 1980 VU, 14-10 1981 VU, 26-0 1982 VU, 24-14 1983 UM, 24-7 1986 UM, 22-21 1987 VU, 27-17 1988 UM, 28-9 1989 UM, 13-10

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CLYDE WILSON

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1912-1915 9-12-1

1916 2-3-1

1919 3-4-0

1912 Record: 1-2-1 Home: 1-2-1; Away 0-0-0 Coach: Clyde Wilson Captain: Victor Davis 0-0 Memphis Univ. School Oct. 5 13-0 Bolton Agricultural College Oct. 26 0-13 CBC Nov. 8 0-2 Memphis Univ. School Nov. 16 13-15 1913 Record: 1-2-0 Home: 1-2-0; Away: 0-0-0 Coach: Clyde Wilson Captain: Erroll Hay 0-67 Memphis Central High Oct. 17 6-19 Memphis Univ. School Nov. 8 13-0 Somerville High (TN) Nov. 15 19-86

1914 Record: 3-5-0 Home: 1-2-0; Away: 2-3-0 Coach: Clyde Wilson Captain: Erroll Hay aW 14-0 Osceola Athletic Club hL 0-19 Central High (TN) hL 0-9 CBC aL 6-18 Arkansas State aW 13-9 Bolton Agricultural College hW 26-0 Somerville High (TN) aL 0-31 Ole Miss Reserves aL 6-16 Jackson High (TN) 65-102

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1915 Record: 4-3-0 Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-1-0 Coac h: Cly de Wilson & C .W pper Coach: Clyde C.W .W.. Culpe Culpepper Captain: Hugh Washburn aL 0-41 Arkansas State Oct. 8 hW 75-0 Somerville High (TN) Oct. 16 hL 0-59 Central High (TN) Oct. 22 hW 53-18 Independents Oct. 30 hL 0-14 Memphis Univ. School Nov. 5 hW 45-0 First BTN TN Guard Nov. 13 aW 13-7 Haywood High (TN) Nov. 25 186-139

1916 Record: 2-3-1 Home: 2-1-0; Away:0-2-1 Coac h: T om Shea Coach: Tom Captain: Hugh Washburn hW 115-0 Somerville High (TN) hW 24-0 Jackson High (TN) aT 7-7 Haywood High (TN) aL 6-7 Union University hL 0-49 Central High (TN) aL 0-27 Arkansas State 152-90

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1919 Record: 3-4-0 Home: 3-1-0; Away: 0-3-0 Coac h: V .M. 'Bic' Campbell & Bill Coach: V.M. Thweatt Captain: Baxter Crawford aL 0-7 Union University Oct. 10 aL 0-6 Arkansas State Oct. 17 hW 27-0 CBC Nov. 1 hL 6-12 Memphis Univ. School Nov. 8 hW 26-0 Central High (TN) Nov. 15 hW 25-6 Vocational High (TN) Nov. 21 aL 7-35 McTyeire Prep Nov. 27 91-66

ELMORE GEORGE

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1917 Record: 3-2-0 Home: 2-1-0; Away: 1-1-0 Coac h: V .M. 'Bic' Campbell Coach: V.M. Captain: Rollin Wilson 0-19 Arkansas State Oct. 19 14-3 Jackson High (TN) Oct. 27 14-6 Union University Nov. 5 20-6 Memphis Univ. School Nov. 17 0-33 Central High (TN) Nov. 24 48-67

JOHN CHILDERSON

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ROLLIN WILSON

1918 2-4-0 1918 Record: 2-4-0 Home: 0-4-0; Away: 2-0-0 Coach: John Childerson Captain: Bethel Farnsworth 6-36 Castle Heights Nov. 2 0-11 Memphis Univ. School Nov. 9 0-30 Central High (TN) Nov. 16 18-0 Union University Nov. 23 37-6 Arkansas State Nov. 28 7-13 Central & MUS All-Stars Dec. 7 68-96

1920 Record: 0-5-0 Home: 0-1-0; Away: 0-4-0 Coach: Elmore George Captain: Fred Grantham 0-13 Arkansas State 0-19 Union University 0-41 Little Rock College 0-35 Arkansas Normal 7-35 Paragould High (AR) 7-143

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1921 Record: 4-5-1 Home: 2-2-1; Away: 2-3-0 Coach: Rollin Wilson Captain: Griff Dodds 0-82 Mississippi Oct. 1 0-32 Memphis Univ. School Oct. 8 20-0 Ford Kilvington Oct. 15 7-28 Union University Oct. 28

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Memphis Tech High Arkansas State CBC Wilson High (AR) Haywood High (TN) Tennessee Reserves

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LESTER BARNHARD 1922-23 11-5-3

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1922 Record: 5-2-3 Home: 4-1-0; Away: 1-1-3 Coach: Lester Barnhard Captain: Charley Glascock 6-0 Tupelo Military Institute Sept. 29 6-7 Memphis Univ. School Oct. 6 6-6 Blytheville High Oct. 13 0-0 Wilson High (AR) Oct. 15 0-13 Arkansas College Oct. 21 36-0 CBC Oct. 27 0-0 Central Arkansas Nov. 3 26-0 Southwestern Nov. 10 68-0 Arkansas State Nov. 24 26-0 Bethel College Nov. 30 174-26 1923 Record: 6-3-0 Home: 3-1-0; Away: 3-2-0 Coach: Lester Barnhard Captain: Ray Neal 0-20 Springfield State Sept. 29 7-19 Tennessee Doctors Oct. 6 9-6 Hendrix College Oct. 12 12-0 Bethel College Oct. 19 15-0 Southwestern Oct. 22 14-0 Mississippi Heights Oct. 25 6-0 Arkansas State Oct. 27 0-3 Little Rock College Nov. 3 14-7 Central Arkansas Nov. 10 77-55

ZACH CURLIN

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1925 Record: 0-7-1 Home: 0-2-0; Away: 0-5-1 Coach: Zach Curlin Captain: Gene Packard 6-6 Jonesboro College 13-50 Union University 0-19 Arkansas State 6-15 Hall-Moody 6-54 Hendrix College 0-7 Bethel College 7-57 Middle Tennessee State 6-31 Southwestern 44-239

1926 Record: 1-8-0 Home: 0-5-0; Away: 1-3-0 Coach: Zach Curlin Captain: Dub Jones aW 19-0 Jonesboro College hL 0-21 Tennessee Doctors hL 0-7 Arkansas State aL 0-7 Lambuth College hL 0-27 Middle Tennessee St. (HC) hL 0-13 Bethel College aL 0-21 Union University hL 6-27 Southwestern aL 14-48 Little Rock College 39-171

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1924-36 43-60-14 1924 Record: 1-7-1 Home: 1-3-0; Away: 0-4-1 Coach: Zach Curlin Captains: Red Allen & Gene Packard 0-51 Hendrix College Oct. 3 0-49 Arkansas College Oct. 10 33-6 Jonesboro College Oct. 17 0-25 Union University Oct. 25 7-18 Mississippi Heights Oct. 31

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1927 Record: 5-3-1 Home: 5-1-0; Away: 0-2-1 Coach: Zach Curlin Captain: Graham Crawford 48-0 Jonesboro College Sept. 24 7-0 Will Mayfield Oct. 1 21-0 Delta State Oct. 8 7-47 Middle Tennessee State Oct. 14 27-13 Bethel College Oct. 22 20-7 Lambuth College Oct. 29 6-9 Arkansas State Nov. 5 6-26 Southwestern Nov. 12 14-14 Murray State Nov. 24 156-116 1928 Record: 5-3-2 Home: 3-2-2; Away: 2-1-0 Coach: Zach Curlin Captain: Graham Crawford 19-0 Sunflower JC (MV) Sept. 28 60-0 Tennessee JC (MV) Oct. 6 12-0 Delta State (MV) Oct. 13 34-0 Will Mayfield Oct. 19 13-13 Middle Tennessee State Oct. 26 19-14 Arkansas State Nov. 3 0-47 Southwestern Nov. 10 0-0 Bethel College (MV) Nov. 16 0-40 Murray State (MV) Nov. 24

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Koch Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 19 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 23 Nov. 28

1930 Record: 6-3-1 Home: 5-1-0; Away: 1-2-1 Coach: Zach Curlin Captains: Jimmy Graham & Sam Johnson aL 0-40 Millsaps College Sept. 27 hW 73-0 Jonesboro College Oct. 4 hW 25-13 Caruthersville JC Oct. 11 aW 14-6 Lambuth College Oct. 17 aT 0-0 Southeast Missouri State Oct. 24 hL 6-13 Arkansas State Nov. 1 aL 0-7 Delta State (MV) Nov. 8 hW 20-0 Bethel College (MV) Nov. 14 hW 10-0 Murray State (MV) Nov. 22 hW 14-13 Tennessee JC (MV) Nov. 28 162-92 Mississippi Valley Conference 1931 Record: 2-5-2 Home: 2-2-0; Away: 0-3-2 Coach: Zach Curlin Captain: Sam Johnson hW 13-0 Lambuth College (MV) aT 0-0 Bethel College (MV) aT 0-0 Caruthersville JC hL 0-13 Tennessee Tech aL 6-14 Arkansas State aL 0-15 Middle Tennessee State hL 6-32 Delta State (MV) hW 6-0 Bethel College (MV) aL 2-28 Murray State (MV) 33-102 Mississippi Valley Conference

Oct. 3 Oct. 9 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 30 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

1932 Record: 4-5-0 Home: 1-4-0; Away: 3-1-0 Coach: Zach Curlin Captains: Andy Porter & Steve Miska aW 20-0 Arkansas College Oct. 1 hL 0-6 Bethel College (MV) Oct. 8 aL 7-24 Tennessee Tech Oct. 15 aW 7-0 Southeast Missouri State Oct. 21 hL 6-12 Arkansas State Nov. 2

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0-6 Middle Tennessee State 13-0 Delta State (MV) 6-0 Tennessee JC (HC) (MV) 2-6 Murray State (MV) 61-54 Mississippi Valley Conference

Nov. 5 Nov. 11 Nov. 19 Nov. 24

1933 Record: 7-1-1 Home: 3-1-0; Away: 4-0-1 Coach: Zach Curlin Captains: Jack Dodds & Naylor Litchfield hW 18-0 Southeast Missouri State Sept. 30 aW 20-13 Bethel College (MV) Oct. 6 aW 18-6 Arkansas College Oct. 12 hW 51-0 Freed-Hardeman Oct. 21 hL 0-19 Western Kentucky (HC) Oct. 28 aW 20-6 Middle Tennessee State Nov. 3 hW 13-0 Tennessee Tech Nov. 18 aT 0-0 Arkansas State Nov. 24 aW 7-0 Union University Nov. 30 147-44 Mississippi Valley Conference 1934 Record: 3-3-2 Home: 3-0-0; Away: 0-3-2 Coach: Zach Curlin Captain: Frank Sanders aL 0-44 Mississippi aT 0-0 Western Kentucky hW 18-0 Arkansas State aL 0-6 S.E. Missouri State aL 6-13 Union University hW 18-0 Middle Tenn. St. (HC) aT 0-0 Tennessee Tech hW 33-0 Sunflower JC (MV) 75-63 Mississippi Valley Conference

Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 19 Oct.26 Nov. 3 Nov. 16 Nov. 24

1935 Record: 1-6-1 Home: 1-3-1; Away: 0-3-0 Coach: Zach Curlin Captain: Christian Pontius aL 0-92 Mississippi Sept. 28 aL 0-18 Arkansas State Oct. 4 hL 0-19 Central Arkansas Oct. 12 aL 0-35 Middle Tennessee (SIAA) Oct. 18 hL 0-12 Mississippi Teachers Oct. 26 hL 0-33 Union Univ. (HC) (SIAA) Nov. 28 hT 0-0 Tennessee Tech (SIAA) Nov. 16 hW 30-0 Delta State (SIAA) Nov. 23 30-209 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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1936 Record: 0-9-0 Home: 0-4-0; Away: 0-5-0 Coach: Zach Curlin Captain: Christian Pontius 7-33 Delta State (SIAA) Sept. 25 0-44 Louisiana Tech Oct. 2 0-25 Tennessee Tech Oct. 9 0-12 Louisiana College (SIAA) Oct. 17 0-25 Mississippi Teachers Oct.23 0-19 Middle Tennessee (SIAA) Oct. 31

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6-20 Murray State (SIAA) Nov. 7 0-54 Central Arkansas Nov. 14 0-50 Union Univ. (SIAA) Nov. 21 7-282 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association

ALLYN McKEEN 1937-38 13-6-0 1937 Record: 3-6-0 Home: 2-3-0; Away: 1-3-0 Coach: Allyn McKeen Captain: Roland MacMackin aL 6-20 Middle Tennessee (SIAA) Sept. 24 hW 26-0 Austin Peay Oct. 2 aW 13-2 Union Univ. (SIAA) Oct. 8 hL 14-19 Delta State (SIAA) Oct. 16 aL 0-7 Louisiana College (SIAA) Oct. 23 hW 46-0 Jacksonville State Oct. 29 aL 0-19 Murray State (SIAA) Nov. 5 hL 13-14 Tennessee Tech (HC)(SIAA) Nov. 12 hL 6-12 Troy State (SIAA)Nov. 19 124-93 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association 1938 Record: 10-0-0 Home: 6-0-0; Away: 4-0-0 Coach: Allyn McKeen Captain: Roland MacMackin aW 19-0 Millsaps Sept. 16 hW 14-6 Louisiana College Sept. 24 aW 38-2 Arkansas State Oct.1 hW 68-0 Cumberland College Oct. 7 hW 25-7 Middle Tennessee State Oct. 15 aW 26-13 Tennessee Tech Oct. 21 hW 50-0 Arkansas A&M Oct. 29 hW 20-6 Troy State(HC) Nov. 5 hW 13-7 Union University Nov. 11 aW 8-0 Delta State Nov. 18 281-41 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association

C.C. HUMPHREYS 1939-41 14-15-0

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1939 Record: 3-7-0 Home: 1-4-0; Away: 2-3-0 Coac h: C .C eys Coach: C.C .C.. Humphr Humphre Captain: Not Available 15-19 Louisiana College (SIAA) 6-7 Arkansas State 12-13 Union Univ. (SIAA) 25-6 Middle Tennessee (SIAA) 0-12 Western Kentucky (HC)

261

Sept. 23 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 21

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0-15 Tennesse Tech (SIAA) 13-7 Troy State (SIAA) 7-0 Delta State (SIAA) 7-46 Mississippi 0-2 Millsaps 85-127 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Oct. 28 Nov. 3 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25

1940 Record: 5-5-0 Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-2-0 Coac h: C .C eys Coach: C.C .C.. Humphr Humphre Captains: Jerry Burns & Hank Farino hW 40-0 Austin Peay Sept. 21 hL 0-34 Southwestern Sept. 28 aL 13-16 Tennessee Tech (SIAA) Oct. 4 hW 14-7 Middle Tennessee (SIAA) Oct. 12 hW 26-13 Louisiana Coll. (HC) (SIAA) Oct. 19 aW 7-0 Delta State (SIAA) Oct. 26 aW 31-7 Troy State (SIAA) Nov. 2 aL 6-35 Murray State (SIAA) Nov. 9 hL 7-38 Mississippi Nov. 16 hL 6-22 Union Univ. (SIAA) Nov. 23 150-172 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association 1941 Record: 6-3-0 Home: 4-1-0; Away: 2-2-0 Coac h: C .C eys Coach: C.C .C.. Humphr Humphre Captains: Lewis Glass & Kenny Barker hL 7-13 Southwestern Sept. 23 hW 21-6 Millsaps Oct. 3 hW 38-0 Livingston State Oct. 11 aW 7-6 Union Univ. (SIAA) Oct. 17 hW 23-7 Delta State (HC) (SIAA) Oct. 24 aL 12-13 Middle Tennessee (SIAA) Oct. 31 aL 6-31 Murray State (SIAA) Nov. 8 hW 32-0 Troy State (SIAA) Nov. 15 aW 26-0 Austin Peay Nov. 21 172-76 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association

CHARLIE JAMERSON 1942 2-7-0 1942 Record: 2-7-0 Home: 1-4-0; Away: 1-3-0 Coach: Charlie Jamerson Captains: Preston Watts & Frank Simmons hL 13-21 Middle Tennessee (SIAA) Sept. 24 hL 7-32 Quachita Oct. 2 aW 6-0 Springfield State Oct. 9 hL 0-39 Union Univ. (HC) (SIAA) Oct. 17 aL 19-44 Chattanooga Oct. 24 aL 0-48 Mississippi Oct. 31 hW 21-0 Murray State (SIAA) Nov. 5 aL 14-38 Southeastern Louisiana Nov. 13 hL 7-33 Louisiana Tech Nov. 21 87-255 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association

All-Time Results 1943-46 NO TEAMS DUE TO WORLD WAR II

RALPH HATLEY 1947-57 59-43-5

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1947 Record: 6-2-1 Home: 4-0-1; Away: 2-2-0 Coach: Ralph Hatley Captain: Fred Medling 0-20 Middle Tennessee State Sept. 25 13-0 Missouri Mines Oct. 4 26-7 Centenary Oct. 11 7-14 Murray State Oct. 17 21-0 Union University Oct. 23 54-0 Pensacola Navy Nov. 1 58-0 NATTC Nov. 7 19-19 Arkansas State Nov. 17 40-0 Austin Peay (HC) Nov. 22 238-60

1948 Record: 6-5-0 Home: 5-1-0; Away: 1-4-0 Coach: Ralph Hatley Captain: Wilburn George aL 0-6 Missouri Mines Sept.18 hW 13-7 Louisville Sept. 25 hL 14-26 Murray State Oct. 1 hW 43-16 Tampa Oct. 9 aL 21-27 Pensacola Navy Oct. 16 aW 45-0 Athens College Oct. 23 21-0 Union University (HC) Oct. 30 hW hW 13-0 Middle Tennesseee State Nov. 6 aL 0-14 NATTC Nov. 11 hW 34-13 Arkansas State Nov. 19 aL 14-20 Louisiana Tech Nov. 25 218-129

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1949 Record: 9-1-0 Home: 4-1-0; Away: 5-0-0 Coach: Ralph Hatley Captain: Holloway Cromer 7-40 Mississippi Sept. 16 70-6 Tampa Sept. 23 34-0 Washington (MO) Oct. 1 47-0 Delta State Oct. 8 49-0 Pensacola Navy Oct. 15 21-14 Kansas State (HC) Oct. 22 34-6 Murray State Oct. 24 27-0 Louisiana College Nov. 5 61-7 Arkansas State Nov. 12 35-0 Union University Nov. 19 385-73

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1950 Record: 9-2-0 Home: 5-2-0; Away: 4-0-0 Coach: Ralph Hatley Captain: Alex Williams 64-0 Union University Sept. 16 7-39 Mississippi Sept. 22 76-7 Memphis Navy Sept. 31 26-8 Chattanooga Oct. 6 54-0 Washington (MO) Oct. 14 20-0 Southwestern Louisiana (HC) Oct. 21 23-6 Murray State Oct. 28 25-12 Louisiana College Nov. 4 60-7 Arkansas State Nov. 11 13-29 Vanderbilt Nov. 18 6-0 Louisiana Tech Dec. 1 374-108 1951 Record: 5-3-0 Home: 4-2-0; Away: 1-1-0 Coach: Ralph Hatley Captains: Percy Roberts & Gene Meadows 0-32 Mississippi Sept. 21 26-14 Louisiana Tech Oct. 6 41-7 Southwestern Louisiana Oct. 20 38-0 Western Kentucky (HC) Oct. 27 61-0 East Central Oklahoma Nov. 3 20-27 Mississippi State Nov. 10 13-0 Chattanooga Nov. 17 7-13 Vanderbilt Nov. 24 206-93

1952 Record: 2-7-0 Home: 2-3-0; Away: 0-4-0 Coach: Ralph Hatley Captain: Ralph Messer & Roland Eveland hL 6-54 Mississippi (#7) Sept. 19 aL 20-27 Southern Mississippi Sept. 27 aL 7-26 Louisiana Tech Oct. 4 hW 34-7 Murray State Oct. 11 aL 6-23 Chattanooga Oct. 17 hL 14-38 North Texas State Oct. 25 hW 29-25 Louisville (HC) Nov. 8 aL 0-35 Tennessee Tech Nov. 15 hL 25-28 Southeastern Louisiana Nov. 22 141-263

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1953 Record: 6-4-0 Home: 3-3-0; Away: 3-1-0 Coach: Ralph Hatley Ca ptains: Ollie K eller & T ony T aylor Captains: Keller Tony Ta 6-34 Mississippi State Sept. 19 7-6 Chattanooga Sept. 25 13-7 Louisiana Tech Oct. 3 20-0 Murray State Oct. 10 14-7 Tennessee Tech Oct. 17 20-26 Middle Tennessee State Oct. 24 27-13 Southern Mississippi Oct. 31 0-20 Arkansas State Nov. 7 7-20 Kentucky (#15) Nov. 14 21-7 Southeastern Louisiana Nov. 21 135-140

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1954 Record: 3-4-3 Home: 3-1-1; Away: 0-3-2 Coach: Ralph Hatley Captain: Bob Patterson & Ned Suttle 7-27 Mississippi State Sept. 18 13-13 Tulane Sept. 25 6-6 Abilene Christian Oct. 2 34-6 Murray State Oct. 9 25-25 Tennessee Tech Oct. 16 27-7 Middle Tennessee State Oct. 23 26-7 Arkansas State (HC) Oct. 30 0-51 Mississippi (#6) Nov. 6 7-33 Kentucky Nov. 13 21-34 Southern Mississippi Nov. 20 166-209 1955 Record: 2-7-0 Home: 1-4-0; Away: 1-3-0 Coach: Ralph Hatley Captains: Gerald Bush & Joe Billings 0-6 Trinity Sept. 24 0-33 Mississippi State Oct. 1 20-7 Murray State Oct. 8 20-12 Tennessee Tech (HC) Oct. 15 14-34 Southern Mississippi Oct. 21 20-21 Arkansas State Oct. 29 6-39 Mississippi (#10) Nov. 5 7-41 Kentucky Nov. 12 7-25 Chattanooga Nov. 24 94-218

1956 Record: 5-4-1 Home: 4-2-0; Away: 1-2-1 Coach: Ralph Hatley Captains: Andy Nelson & Cotton Clifford hW 32-21 Arkansas Tech Sept. 15 aT 14-14 Tennessee Tech Sept. 22 aL 0-19 Trinity Sept. 29 hL 13-14 Chattanooga Oct. 6 hW 42-19 Austin Peay Oct. 13 aL 0-27 Southern Mississippi Oct. 20 hW 42-0 Western Kentucky (HC) Oct. 27 hW 34-0 Arkansas State Nov. 3 hL 0-26 Mississippi Nov.10 aW 32-12 East Tennessee State* Nov. 22 (Burley Bowl) 209-152

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1957 Record: 6-4-0 Home: 5-1-0; Away: 1-3-0 Coach: Ralph Hatley Ca ptains: F ex T atum Captains: Frrank Massa & R Re Ta 20-6 Arkansas Tech Sept. 21 6-10 Mississippi State (#14) Sept. 28 41-0 Austin Peay Oct. 5 40-7 Tennessee Tech Oct. 12 6-14 Southern Miss (HC) Oct. 19 7-53 Kentucky Nov. 2 34-0 Arkansas State Nov. 9 17-7 Louisiana Tech Nov. 16 24-7 East Tennessee State Nov. 23 0-7 Chattanooga Nov. 28 195-111

All-Time Results

BILLY J. MURPHY 1958-71 91-44-1

1958 Record: 4-5-0 Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-3-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captains: Ed Randolph & Laverne Steedley hL 0-17 Mississippi (#12) Sept. 20 aW 13-0 Tennessee Tech Sept. 27 aL 22-24 Southern Mississippi Oct. 4 aL 6-28 Mississippi State Oct. 11 hL 26-28 The Citadel (HC) Oct. 18 hW 22-7 Chattanooga Oct. 25 hW 26-12 Louisiana Tech Nov. 1 hW 27-14 Louisiana College Nov. 8 aL 0-14 Alabama Nov. 22 142-144

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1959 Record: 6-4-0 Home: 5-0-0; Away: 1-4-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captain: John Lee 25-6 Stephen F Austin Sept. 19 14-3 Tennessee Tech Sept. 26 0-43 Mississippi (#2) Oct. 3 13-7 Abilene Christian Oct. 10 16-6 Florida State (HC) Oct. 17 23-28 Mississippi State Oct. 24 21-6 Southern Mississippi Oct. 31 8-10 Louisiana Tech Nov. 14 7-14 Alabama (#10) Nov. 21 15-9 Chattanooga Nov. 26 142-132 1960 Record: 8-2-0 Home: 5-1-0; Away: 3-1-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captain: Wayne Armstrong & Miller Matthews 35-0 Texas-Arlington Sept. 17 37-6 Tennessee Tech Sept. 24 20-31 Mississippi (#1) Oct. 1 44-0 North Texas State Oct. 8 42-7 Hardin-Simmons (HC) Oct. 15 0-21 Mississippi State Oct. 22 21-8 VMI Oct. 29 55-0 Abilene Christian Nov. 5 42-0 Chattanooga Nov. 12 7-6 Southern Mississippi Nov. 18 303-79 1961 Record: 8-2-0 Home: 5-2-0; Away: 3-0-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captain: Don Coffey & Jack Carter 40-0 The Citadel Sept. 16 48-12 Tulsa Sept. 23 56-0 Hardin-Simmons Sept. 30

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28-13 21-7 35-0 16-23 6-7 41-0 41-13 332-75

Louisville Southern Mississippi Abilene Christian (HC) Mississippi State Furman Noth Texas State Chattanooga

Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 23

1962 Record: 8-1-0 Home: 5-1-0; Away: 3-0-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captains: Jerry Bell & Wayne Evans 12-6 Tennessee Tech Sept. 15 hW hL 7-21 Mississippi (#3) Sept. 22 aW 14-6 North Texas State Sept. 29 hW 49-0 Louisville Oct. 6 hW 8-6 Southern Mississippi (HC) Oct. 13 aW 28-7 Mississippi State Oct. 27 aW 60-13 The Citadel Nov. 10 hW 50-0 Texas-Arlington Nov. 17 hW 33-8 Detroit Nov. 24 261-67

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1963 Record: 9-0-1 Home: 5-0-1; Away: 4-0-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captain: Richard Saccoccia 28-7 Southern Mississippi Sept. 14 0-0 Mississippi (#3) Sept. 21 28-15 Tulsa Oct. 5 21-0 North Texas State Oct. 12 29-14 West Texas State Oct. 19 17-10 Mississippi State (#11) Oct. 26 25-0 Louisville Nov. 2 9-0 South Carolina (HC) Nov. 9 13-0 Chattanooga Nov. 16 29-6 Houston Nov. 30 199-56

1964 Record: 5-4-0 Home: 3-1-0; Away: 2-3-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captains: Chuck Brooks & Bob Finnamore aL 0-30 Mississippi (#20) Sept. 19 aW 13-0 Tampa Oct. 3 hL 14-20 Southern Mississippi Oct. 10 aW 41-0 West Texas State Oct. 17 hW 23-0 McNeese State Oct. 24 hW 23-14 Wake Forest Oct. 31 aL 7-19 Tulsa (#18) Nov. 7 hW 34-0 Louisville (HC) Nov. 14 aL 18-20 Southern Mississippi Nov. 21 173-103 1965 Record: 5-5-0 Home: 3-2-0; Away: 2-3-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Ca ptains: Don McClar d, Billy F letc her Captains: McClard, Fletc letcher her,, & Harry Day hL 14-34 Mississippi (#17) Sept. 18 aL 16-21 Southern Mississippi Sept. 25 aL 28-32 Tulsa (#16) Oct. 9

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33-13 28-0 27-12 7-0 28-0 20-21 14-20 215-153

Mississippi State (HC) (#9) Oct. 16 McNeese State Oct. 23 West Texas State Oct. 30 Utah State Nov. 6 North Texas State Nov. 13 Wake Forest Nov. 20 Quantico Nov. 27

1966 Record: 7-2-0 Home: 4-1-0; Away: 3-1-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captain: Not Available 0-13 Mississippi (#12) 16-7 South Carolina 6-0 Southern Mississippi 20-14 Quantico 6-0 Tulsa (HC) 26-14 West Texas State 7-21 Wake Forest 26-14 Cincinnati 14-13 Houston (#11) 121-96

Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26

1967 Record: 6-3-0 Home: 5-1-0; Away: 0-2-0; Neu: 1-0-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Ca ptain: T om W allace & Bub ba Wink ler Captain: Tom Wallace Bubba Winkler hW 27-17 Mississippi Sept. 23 hW 17-0 Cincinnati Sept. 30 aL 14-28 Utah State Oct. 7 hW 42-10 Wake Forest Oct. 14 hW 24-8 Southwestern Louisiana Oct. 21 nW 24-8 Southern Miss (Jackson) Oct. 28 hL 7-26 Florida State (#15) (ABC) Nov. 4 aL 18-35 Houston Nov. 11 hW 29-20 North Texas State Nov. 25 202-152 1968 Record: 6-4-0 Home: 3-2-0; Away: 3-2-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captain: Not Available hL 7-21 Mississippi aL 17-24 Tennessee (#7) aW 30-12 North Texas State (MVC) hW 42-21 West Texas State aL 10-20 Florida State (#14) hW 29-7 Southern Mississippi aW 32-6 Tulsa (MVC) hL 7-27 Houston (#20) hW 40-18 Wichita State (MVC) aW 44-14 Louisville (MVC) 258-170 Missouri Valley Conference

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Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 30

1969 Record: 8-2-0 Home: 5-1-0; Away: 3-1-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captain: Not Available 3-28 Mississippi (#8) Sept. 20 15-13 North Texas State (MVC) Sept. 27 16-55 Tennessee Oct. 4

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52-6 Cincinnati (MVC) 26-13 Miami, FL 40-0 Utah State 42-24 Tulsa (MVC) 37-7 Southern Miss 28-26 Florida State (MVC)* 69-19 Louisville (MVC) 328-191 Missouri Valley Conference * designated conference game

Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

1970 Record: 6-4-0 Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-2-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captain: Not Available hL 13-47 Mississippi Sept. 19 aW 21-20 Virginia Tech Sept. 26 aL 12-27 Tulsa (MVC) Oct. 3 hW 16-12 Florida State Oct. 17 aW 28-7 North Texas State Oct. 24 hW 33-0 Southern Miss Oct. 31 aL 27-40 Louisville (MVC) Nov. 7 hW 51-6 Wichita State (MVC) Nov. 14 hL 12-15 Utah State Nov. 21 hW 14-10 Cincinnati (MVC) Nov. 28 227-184 Missouri Valley Conference 1971 Record: 5-6-0 Home: 3-5-0; Away: 1-1-0; Neu: 1-0-0 Coac h: Billy J phy Coach: J.. Mur Murphy Captain: Mike Stark, Charlie Babb & Paul Gowen hW 30-0 West Texas State (MVC) Sept. 11 hL 21-49 Mississippi Sept. 18 hL 3-7 South Carolina Oct. 2 hL 20-26 Louisville (MVC) Oct. 9 aL 6-7 Utah State Oct. 16 hW 27-12 Southern Miss Oct. 23 aW 45-21 Cincinnati (MVC) Oct. 30 hL 7-35 Houston (#17) Nov. 6 hW 47-8 North Texas State (MVC) Nov. 13 hL 21-28 Kansas State Nov. 20 nW 28-9 San Jose State (Pasadena) Dec. 18 202-152 Missouri Valley Conference

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38-29 7-6 49-21 58-14 49-24 0-17 14-14 265-254

Home:

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28-21 24-3 17-13 21-35 16-21 28-16 13-10 49-16 10-13 41-6 17-13 264-167

Utah State North Texas State Tulsa Wichita State (MVC) Cincinnati (MVC) Louisville (MVC) Southern Miss (Jackson)

1973 Record: 8-3-0 4-2-0; Away: 3-1-0; Neu: 1-0-0 Coach: Fred Pancoast Captain: Not Available Louisville Sept. 8 North Texas State Sept. 15 Mississippi (Jackson) Sept. 22 Houston Sept. 29 Kansas State Oct. 6 Tulsa Oct. 13 Florida State Oct. 20 Virginia Tech Nov. 3 Southern Miss Nov. 10 Southwestern Louisiana Nov. 17 Cincinnati Nov. 24

1974 Record: 7-4-0 Home: 4-2-0; Away: 3-2-0 Coach: Fred Pancoast Captain: James Thompson 16-10 Louisville Sept. 7 0-6 Southern Mississippi Sept. 14 15-7 Mississippi Sept. 21 20-18 Colorado State Sept. 28 13-7 Cincinnati Oct. 12 28-29 Mississippi State (#17) Oct. 19 41-0 North Texas State Oct. 26 42-14 Florida State (HC) Nov. 2 6-34 Tennessee (#15) Nov. 9 10-13 Houston (#11) Nov. 16 34-10 Wichita State Nov. 23 225-148

RICHARD WILLIAMSON

FRED PANCOAST 1972-74 20-12-1

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1972 Record: 5-5-1 Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-2-0; Neu: 0-0-1 Coach: Fred Pancoast Ca ptain: T om P ar ker & Car ey Mul wee Captain: Tom Par ark Care Mulw 29-34 Mississippi Sept. 16 7-23 Drake (MVC) Sept. 23 7-34 South Carolina Sept. 30 7-38 Tennessee (#8) Oct. 7

Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25

1975-80 31-35-0 1975 Record: 7-4-0 Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-1-0 Coach: Richard Williamson Captains: Jerry Dandridge & Lum Wright hL 7-17 Mississippi State Sept. 6 aW 31-20 Auburn (#6) Sept. 13 aL 3-13 Cincinnati Sept. 20 hL 10-29 Arkansas State Sept. 27 hW 21-19 North Texas State Oct. 4 hL 7-21 Southern Mississippi (HC) Oct. 11 hW 41-7 Louisville Oct.18 aW 16-14 Tulsa Oct. 25

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13-7 17-14 14-7 180-168

Wichita State Florida State Houston

Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15

1976 Record: 7-4-0 Home: 5-2-0; Away: 2-2-0 Coach: Richard Williamson Captain: Bob Rush 21-16 Mississippi Sept. 4 21-12 Florida State Sept. 11 14-16 Tulsa Sept. 18 27-13 SMU Oct. 2 28-27 Auburn (HC) Oct. 9 33-42 Mississippi State (#20) Oct.16 31-0 Wichita State Oct. 23 14-7 Tulane Oct. 30 14-21 Tennessee Nov. 6 26-14 Louisville Nov. 13 12-14 Southern Mississippi Nov. 20 241-182

1977 Record: 6-5-0 Home: 5-2-0; Away: 1-3-0 Coach: Richard Williamson Captain: Keith Butler aL 3-7 Mississippi Sept. 3 hW 27-9 Tulane Sept. 10 hW 31-26 Utah State Sept. 17 hW 21-20 Virginia Tech Sept. 24 hL 13-14 Louisville (HC) Oct. 1 hW 21-13 Mississippi State Oct. 15 hL 19-20 North Texas State Oct. 22 hW 42-14 Southern Mississippi Oct. 29 aL 14-27 Tennessee Nov. 5 aL 9-30 Florida State (#14) Nov. 12 aW 28-14 Wichita State Nov. 19 228-194

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1978 Record: 4-7-0 Home: 3-3-0; Away: 1-4-0 Coach: Richard Williamson Captains: Earnest Gray & Pete Scatamacchia 7-14 Mississippi Sept. 9 17-3 Houston Sept. 16 14-44 Mississippi State Sept. 23 0-58 Texas A&M (#19) Sept. 30 26-13 Wichita State Oct. 14 10-13 Southern Mississippi Oct.21 24-41 Tulane Oct. 28 35-14 Vanderbilt (HC) Nov.4 29-22 Louisville Nov.11 24-41 North Texas State Nov. 18 14-34 Cincinnati Nov. 25 200-297

1979 Record: 5-6-0 Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-3-0 Coach: Richard Williamson Captains: Wayne Weedon & Leo Cage aW 14-13 Mississippi State Sept. 8 hL 34-38 Mississippi Sept. 15 aW 16-10 Wichita State Sept. 22 hL 7-17 Texas A&M Sept. 29

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20-21 0-22 22-0 3-13 10-6 17-66 23-17 166-223

Northeast Louisiana Southern Mississippi North Texas State Vanderbilt Louisville (HC) Florida State (#9) Cincinnati

Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24

1980 Record: 2-9-0 Home: 2-4-0; Away: 0-5-0 Coach: Richard Williamson Captain: Designated Game-by-Game hL 7-34 Mississippi State (#19) Sept. 6 aL 7-61 Mississippi (#17) Sept. 13 aL 8-17 Georgia Tech (Metro) Sept. 27 hW 24-3 Arkansas State Oct. 4 aL 14-38 Louisville (Metro) Oct. 11 hL 10-29 North Texas State Oct. 18 hL 3-24 Florida State (#5)(ABC)(Metro)Oct. 25 hL 10-14 Vanderbilt (HC) Nov. 1 aL 10-14 Cincinnati (Metro) Nov. 8 aL 16-21 Tulane (Metro) Nov. 15 hW 6-0 Wichita State Nov. 22 115-255 Metro Conference

REX DOCKERY

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10-17 Tulane (Metro) 3-34 Georgia (#14) (ESPN) 3-29 Tennessee 19-38 Louisville (Metro) 12-0 Arkansas State 129-285 Metro Conference

1983 Record: 6-4-1 Home: 2-2-1; Away: 4-2-0 Coach: Rex Dockery Ca ptain: Gr eg Montg omery ric k Cr awf or d Captain: Gre Montgomery omery,, Der Derric rick Cra wfor ord hW 37-17 Mississippi (WREG) Sept. 3 aL 10-24 North Carolina Sept. 10 hL 10-17 Virginia Tech (Metro) Sept. 17 aL 13-44 Alabama (#18) Oct. 1 hW 28-25 Tulane (Metro) Oct. 8 hL 20-27 Southern Miss (HC)(Metro) Oct. 15 aW 24-7 Vanderbilt Oct. 29 aW 30-13 Mississippi State Nov. 5 aW 43-10 Cincinnati (Metro) Nov. 12 hT 14-14 Arkansas State Nov. 19 aW 45-7 Louisville (Metro) Nov. 24 274-205 Metro Conference Rex Dockery was killed in a plane crash shortly after the conclusion of the 1983 season.

REY DEMPSEY

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1984 Record: 5-5-1 Home: 4-1-1; Away: 1-4-0 Coach: Rey Dempsey Captain: Not Available hW 17-2 Arkansas State Sept. 1 aL 6-22 Mississippi Sept. 8 hW 47-7 Cincinnati (Metro) Sept. 22 aW 23-13 Southern Miss (Metro) Sept. 29 hT 17-17 Florida State (#17)(Metro) Oct. 6 hW 20-7 Southwestern Louisiana (HC) Oct. 13 hW 23-12 Mississippi State (WREG) Oct. 20 hL 27-30 North Carolina Oct. 27 aL 3-13 Georgia Nov. 3 aL 9-41 Tennessee Nov. 10 aL 9-14 Tulane (Metro) Nov. 17 201-178 Metro Conference

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28-31 38-21 7-14 9-28 10-31 7-17 7-49 184-248

Mississippi State Tulane (HC) Southern Mississippi Alabama (#13) Virginia Tech Tennessee (#4) Army

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CHARLIE BAILEY 1986-88 12-20-1 1986 Record: 1-10-0 Home: 0-4-0; Away: 1-6-0 Coach: Charlie Bailey Ca ptains: Da vid Br andon & T ed Ga te wood Captains: David Brandon Ted Gate tew aL 6-28 Mississippi Sept. 6 hL 10-30 Arkansas State Sept. 13 hL 10-26 Southwestern Louisiana Sept. 20 aL 8-34 Louisville Sept. 27 hL 17-34 Mississippi State (HC) Oct. 4 aL 0-37 Alabama (#19) Oct. 11 aL 9-14 Southern Mississippi Oct. 18 aW 22-21 Vanderbilt Nov. 1 aL 3-33 Tennessee (#8) Nov. 8 aL 6-15 Tulane (WMKW) Nov. 15 hL 13-20 New Mexico Nov. 22 104-292 Metro Conference 1987 Record: 5-5-1 Home: 4-1-1; Away: 1-4-0 Coach: Charlie Bailey Ca ptains: T ed Ga te wood, R on P almer Captains: Ted Gate tew Ron Palmer & Troy Myers hW 16-10 Mississippi Sept. 5 aL 17-27 Vanderbilt Sept. 12 aL 24-41 Florida State (#7) Sept. 19 aL 6-9 Mississippi State Oct. 3 hW 13-10 Alabama (#16) Oct. 10 hW 45-36 Tulane (HC) (WMKW) Oct. 17 hL 14-17 Southern Mississippi Oct. 24 hT 21-21 Arkansas State Oct. 31 aL 7-31 Southwestern La. (WMKW) Nov. 7 hW 43-8 Louisville Nov. 14 aW 14-0 Tulsa Nov. 21 220-210 Metro Conference 1988 Record: 6-5-0 Home: 5-1-0; Away: 1-4-0 Coach: Charlie Bailey Ca ptains: R eid Bennett, Damon Y oung Captains: Reid Young & Tyrone Betters aL 6-24 Mississippi Sept. 3 hW 9-7 Arkansas State Sept. 10

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Louisville Sept. 17 Tulane (WMKW) Sept. 24 Mississippi State (HC) Oct. 1 Florida (#17) (SportsChannel) Oct.8 Tennessee Oct. 22 Southern Mississippi Oct. 29 Southwestern La. (WMKW) Nov. 5 Tulsa Nov. 12 Vanderbilt Nov. 19 Metro Conference

CHUCK STOBART 1989-94 29-36-1 1989 Record: 2-9-0 Home: 1-5-0; Away: 1-4-0 Coach: Chuck Stobart Captain: Game-by-Game hL 13-20 Mississippi Sept. 2 hL 13-17 Arkansas State Sept. 9 aL 7-35 Alabama (#16) Sept. 16 hL 13-31 Florida Sept. 23 hW 13-10 Vanderbilt Oct. 7 aW 34-17 Cincinnati Oct. 14 aL 10-35 Mississippi State Oct. 21 hL 7-31 Southern Mississippi Oct. 28 aL 34-38 Tulane Nov. 4 hL 10-40 Louisville Nov. 11 aL 20-57 Florida St. (#5) (Sun. Net.) Nov. 18 174-331 Metro Conference 1990 Record: 4-6-1 Home: 3-2-1; Away: 1-3-0; Neu: 0-1-0 Coach: Chuck Stobart Captains: Marvin Cox, Scott Rumley & Reginald Jones hT 24-24 Arkansas State Sept. 1 aL 21-23 Mississippi Sept. 8 hW 37-28 Central Florida Sept. 22 aW 22-10 Tulsa Sept. 29 hW 21-14 Tulane Oct. 6 aL 17-19 Louisville Oct. 13 aL 7-23 Southern Mississippi Oct. 20 hW 20-6 SW Louisiana Oct. 27 hL 17-24 East Carolina Nov. 3 hL 23-27 Mississippi State Nov. 10 nL 3-35 Florida St. (Sunshine Net.) Nov. 17 212-233 Metro Conference

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1991 Record: 5-6-0 Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-3-0 Coach: Chuck Stobart Captains: Keith Benton, Larry Cox & Joe Allison 24-10 Southern Cal. (#14) (Prime) Sept. 2 0-10 Mississippi Sept. 7 13-20 East Carolina Sept. 14 31-21 Arkansas State Sept. 21 21-31 Missouri Oct. 5 17-12 Southern Mississippi Oct. 12 28-23 Mississippi State Oct. 19 28-33 Tulsa Oct. 26 24-52 Tennessee (#14) Nov. 2 35-7 Louisville Nov. 9 7-10 Alabama (#7) Nov. 16 228-229 1992 Record: 6-5-0 Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-3-0 Coach: Chuck Stobart Captains: Chris Hobbs, Joe Allison & Larry Bolton Sept. 5 21-23 Southern Mississippi 15-16 Louisville Sept. 12 16-20 Mississippi State (#24) Sept. 19 22-6 Arkansas Sept. 26 34-14 Cincinnati Oct. 10 37-7 Arkansas State Oct. 17 30-25 Tulsa Oct. 24 62-20 Tulane (Sports South) Oct. 31 12-17 Mississippi Nov. 7 21-26 Tennessee (#23) Nov. 14 42-7 East Carolina Nov. 21 312-181

1993 Record: 6-5-0 Home: 3-2-0; Away: 3-3-0 Coach: Chuck Stobart Ca ptains: Danton Bar to & Ste vie D Captains: Barto Stevie D.. Williams aW 45-35 Mississippi State (#25) Sept. 4 hL 28-54 Louisville Sept. 11 aL 15-17 SW Louisiana Sept. 18 aW 6-0 Arkansas Sept. 25 aW 34-7 East Carolina Oct. 2 hW 45-3 Arkansas State Oct. 9 hL 19-23 Tulsa Oct. 16 aL 20-23 Cincinnati Oct. 30 hW 19-3 Mississippi Nov. 6 hW 20-9 Southern Mississippi Nov. 13 aL 17-41 Miami, Florida (ESPN) (#9) Nov. 27 268-215

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1994 Record: 6-5-0 Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-3-0 Coach: Chuck Stobart Captain: Game-by-Game 6-17 Mississippi State Sept.3 42-18 Tulsa Sept.10 3-20 Southern Mississippi Sept.17 16-15 Arkansas Sept. 24 13-0 Tulane Oct. 8

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1995 Records: 3-8-0 Home: 2-3-0; Away: 1-5-0 Coach: Rip Scherer Captain: Bryan Barnett 18-28 Mississippi State Sept. 2 7-24 Michigan (#11) Sept. 9 33-19 Southwestern Louisiana Sept. 16 20-27 Arkansas Sept. 23 7-17 Louisville Sept. 30 23-8 Tulane Oct. 14 3-28 Cincinnati Oct. 21 10-7 Tulsa Oct. 28 3-34 Mississippi Nov. 4 9-17 Southern Mississippi Nov. 11 17-31 East Carolina Nov. 18 150-240

1996 Record: 4-7-0 Home: 3-3-0; Away: 1-4-0 Coach: Rip Scherer Captains: Qadry Anderson, Tim Hart, Richard Hogans, Britton Wilkins & Kerry Cobb hL 7-30 Miami (#11) (Fox) Aug. 31 hL 10-31 Mississippi State Sept. 7 aW 19-16 Missouri Sept. 14 hW 17-10 Tulane (C-USA) Sept. 21 hW 18-16 Cincinnati (C-USA) Oct. 5 aL 20-37 Houston (C-USA) Oct. 12 aL 0-16 Southern Miss (Fox)(C-USA) Oct. 19 aL 9-13 Louisiana-Lafayette Oct. 26 aL 10-13 Louisville (C-USA) Nov. 2 hW 21-17 Tennessee (#6) (CBS) Nov. 9 hL 10-20 East Carolina (C-USA) Nov. 23 141-219 Conference USA 1997 Record: 4-7-0 Home: 4-2-0; Away: 0-5-0 Coach: Rip Scherer Captains: Bernard Oden, Chris Reeves & Drew Pairamore Aug. 30 aL 10-13 Mississippi State (Fox) hW 28-7 UAB (C-USA) Sept. 6 aL 21-51 Michigan State (#21) Sept. 13 hL 17-20 Minnesota (MSC TV) Sept. 20

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1998 Record: 2-9-0 Home: 2-4-0; Away: 0-5-0 Coach: Rip Scherer Captains: Ron Sells, Marquis Bowling & Keith Cobb aL 10-30 Mississippi (Jeff Pilot) Sept.5 hL 6-14 Mississippi State (Fox) Sept.12 aL 14-41 Minnesota (MWSC-TV) Sept.19 aL 14-35 Houston (C-USA) Oct. 3 hL 9-23 Arkansas (Fox)(#19) Oct. 10 hW 41-24 Cincinnati (C-USA) Oct. 17 aL 32-35 Louisville (C-USA) Oct.24 hW 35-19 Arkansas State Oct. 31 hL 31-41 Tulane (#10) (C-USA) Nov. 7 aL 3-45 Southern Miss (C-USA) Nov. 14 hL 31-34 East Carolina (C-USA) Nov. 21 226-340 Conference USA 1999 Records: 5-6-0 Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-2-0 Coach: Rip Scherer Captain: Tramont Lawless, Gerard Arnold & Ryan White 0-3 Mississippi Sept. 4 hL aL 10-13 Mississippi State (FOX) Sept. 11 hW 31-26 Arkansas State Sept. 18 aL 16-17 Tennessee (#7) Sept. 25 hL 17-27 Missouri (Fox) Oct. 2 aW 38-14 UAB (C-USA) Oct. 9 hL 31-32 Louisville (WDRB)(C-USA) Oct. 16 aW 49-7 Tulane (C-USA) Oct. 30 hL 5-20 Southern Miss (C-USA) Nov. 6 hW 14-10 Army (C-USA) Nov. 13 aW 21-13 Cincinnati (C-USA) Nov. 20 232-182 Conference USA 2000 Records: 4-7-0 Home: 2-4-0; Away: 2-3-0 Coach: Rip Scherer Captain: Lou Esposito, Marcus Bell, Ben Graves hL 3-17 Mississippi State (Fox) Sept. 2 hW 28-0 Louisiana-Monroe Sept. 9 aW 19-17 Arkansas State Sept. 16 aW 26-16 Army (C-USA) Sept. 23 aL 3-24 Southern Miss (Fox) (#21) Sept. 30 hW 17-10 East Carolina (Fox)(C-USA) Oct. 7 aL 9-13 UAB (C-USA) Oct. 14 hL 30-33 Houston (3OT)(C-USA) Oct. 21

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TOMMY WEST 2001-present 17-19-0 2001 Records: 5-6-0 Home: 4-2-0; Away: 1-4-0 Coac h: T ommy W est Coach: Tommy West Captain: Bunkie Perkins, Artis Hicks, Wade Smith, Glenn Sumter rio Shank, Sumter,, Demor Demorrio Tony Br own Brown aL 10-30 Mississippi State (#19) (ESPN) Sept. 3 hW 43-10 UT-Chattanooga Sept. 8 hW 17-9 South Florida Sept. 22 aL 21-38 Louisville (C-USA) Sept. 29 hW 22-17 Southern Miss (C-USA) Oct. 6 aW 52-33 Houston (C-USA) Oct. 13 aL 11-32 East Carolina (C-USA) Oct. 20 hL 14-17 UAB (C-USA) Oct. 27 aL 28-49 Tennessee (#7) Nov. 10 hW 42-10 Army (C-USA) Nov. 17 hL 34-36 Cincinnati (C-USA) Nov. 24 294-281 Conference USA 2002 Records: 3-9-0 Home: 3-3-0; Away: 0-6-0 Coac h: T ommy W est Coach: Tommy West Ca ptain: T ony Br own, W ade Smith, Jimond Captain: Tony Brown, Wade Pugh hW 52-6 Murray State Aug. 31 aL 16-38 Mississippi Sept. 7 aL 14-33 Southern Mississippi Sept. 14 hW 38-10 Tulane (C-USA) Sept. 21 aL 17-31 UAB (C-USA) Sept. 28 hL 32-38 Louisville (ESPN2)(C-USA) Oct. 8 hL 17-29 Mississippi State Oct. 19 aL 10-48 Cincinnati (C-USA) Oct. 26 hL 21-26 Houston (C-USA) Nov. 2 28-31 South Florida (C-USA) Nov. 9 aL hW 38-10 Army (C-USA) Nov. 23 aL 20-27 TCU (C-USA) Nov. 30 303-327 Conference USA 2003 Records: 9-4-0 Home: 5-2-0; Away: 3-2-0; Neu: 1-0-0 Coac h: T ommy W est Coach: Tommy West Ca ptain: Der ric k Ballar d, Coot T er ry Captain: Derric rick Ballard, Ter erry ry,, Eric T aylor & Gr eg Har per Ta Gre Harper Aug. 30 hW 40-10 Tennessee Tech hW 44-34 Mississippi (ESPN2) Sept. 6

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6-23 Southern Miss (C-USA) 38-16 Arkansas State 10-24 UAB (C-USA) 27-35 Mississippi State 45-14 Houston (C-USA) 41-9 Tulane (C-USA) 41-24 East Carolina (C-USA) 31-7 Louisville (C-USA) 21-16 Cincinnati (C-USA) 16-21 USF (C-USA) 27-17 North Texas # (ESPN2) 393-250 Conference USA # New Orleans Bowl

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All-Time Results

Tiger Milestone Games Firsts & Lasts... First Game 1912 vs MUS (0-0) in Memphis First Victory 1912 vs Bolton Agricultural College (13-0) in Memphis First Loss 1912 vs CBC (0-13) in Memphis First Road Victory 1914 vs Osceola Athletic Club (14-0) in Osceola, AR First Undefeated Season 1929, 8-0-2 First Perfect Season 1938, 10-0-0 First Bowl Game 1956 vs ETSU (32-12) in Burley Bowl in Johnson City, TN Last Bowl Game 2003 vs North Texas (2717) in New Orleans Bowl in New Orleans, LA First Night Game 1929 vs Sunflower JC (200) in Memphis

First TV Game 1967 vs Florida State (7-26) in Memphis

150th Win 1954 vs Murray State (346) in Memphis

First Mississippi Valley Conference Game 1928 vs Sunflower JC (190) in Memphis

200th Win 1963 vs Southern Miss (287) in Hattiesburg, MS

First SIAA Conference Game 1935 vs Middle Tennessee St. (0-35) in Murfreesboro, TN First Missouri Valley Conference Game 1968 vs North Texas State (30-12) in Denton, TX

225th Win 1966 vs Houston (14-13) in Houston, TX 250th Win 1970 vs Wichita State (516) in Memphis 275th Win 1974 vs Florida State (4714) in Memphis

First Conference USA Game 1995 vs Louisville (7-17) in Memphis

300th Win 1978 vs Louisville (29-22) in Louisville, KY

Milestone Victories...

325th Win 1987 vs Alabama (13-10) in Memphis

1st Win 1912 vs Bolton Agricultural College (13-0) in Memphis 50th Win 1929 vs Cumberland College (12-6) in Memphis 100th Win 1941 vs Livingston State (38-0) in Memphis

350th Win 1992 vs Tulane (62-20) in New Orleans, LA 375th Win 1998 vs Cincinnati (41-24) in Memphis 400th Win 2003 vs Louisville (37-7) in Louisville, KY

Milestone Games... 1st Game 1912 vs MUS (0-0) in Memphis 50th Game 1920 vs Arkansas Normal (0-35) in Batesville, AR 100th Game 1926 vs Arkansas State (07) in Memphis 150th Game 1931 vs Arkansas State (614) in Jonesboro, AR 200th Game 1937 vs Union University (13-2) in Jaqckson, TN 250th Game 1942 vs UT-Chattanooga (19-44) in Chattanooga, TN 300th Game 1951 vs East Central Oklahoma (61-0) in Memphis 350th Game 1956 vs Mississippi (0-26) in Memphis

450th Game 1967 vs Utah State (14-28) in Logan, UT 500th Game 1972 vs South Carolina (734) in Columbia, SC 550th Game 1976 vs Tennessee (14-21) in Memphis 600th Game 1981 vs Georgia Tech (2815) in Atlanta, GA 650th Game 1985 vs Tennessee (7-17) in Memphis 700th Game 1990 vs Tulane (21-14) in Memphis 750th Game 1994 vs East Carolina (630) in Memphis 800th Game 1999 vs Missouri (17-27) in Memphis 850th Game 2003 vs Louisville (37-7) in Louisville, KY

400th Game 1961 vs UT-Chattanooga (41-13) in Chattanooga, TN

Tiger Football by the Decade Year 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s

Overall Record 19-25-2 35-43-11 39-45-7 34-23-1 48-44-4 70-25-1 60-48-1 31-74-5 45-64-1 21-26-0

UM Pts. 662 926 1005 1250 1804 2483 2198 1709 2150 1222 268

Opp Pts. 661 1342 1107 675 1570 1142 1802 2417 2241 1040

W-L Pct. .435 .485 .486 .589 .521 .738 .558 .312 .415 .447

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photograph of Coach Wilson marking the first time a photo involving Normal football appeared in local print.  In 1915, Clyde Wilson Cull Cullpepper joined the faculty at WTSNS after a brilliant football career at Auburn. With Cullpepper assisting Wilson, expectations were high for the coming football season. Normal opened the season with two disappointing losses to the Arkansas Aggies and Memphis HS, but then swamped Somerville HS, 75-0. A close loss to MUS was followed by three victories to close out the campaign. After the final game there was a spontaneous student parade, "with banners flying and with Normal yells and songs rending the atmosphere". Several students, in their exuberance, shouted, "We fight like Tigers!" A new nickname was born.  Tom Shea, a renowned football player from the powerful Vanderbilt team, took over as head coach in 1916 and immediately led his team to the greatest barn burner in the school's history. On Oct. 14, 1916, West Tennessee Rollin Wilson State Normal School defeated Somerville HS, 115-0, in the highest scoring game in Memphis history. In that contest, Elton McClure, a halfback, scored six touchdowns. Hugh Washburn, Rollin Wilson and Charlie DeSaussure tallied three scores each, while Lacy Branson, Bob Berry and John McDougle each crossed the goal line once. Washburn kicked seven PATs.  The 1919 season found Bic Campbell become head football coach but early season injuries took Hugh Washburn, H.K. Grantham, Bob Berry, Rollin Wilson and Pete McIntosh. None were able to return for the 1919 campaign and the

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no longer would high school teams be accepted as opponents. Coach Barnard instilled the Tiger spirit in every man and each pregame prayer concluded with the whispered statement "Every Man A Tiger". Barnard left Memphis in 1923 to become the head coach at Central Michigan Normal College. Thus began the Zach Curlin era.  Zachery Henry Curlin became the athletic director and head coach at West Tennessee State Normal School in the fall of 1924. He remained with the Tigers as football coach and athletic director for 14-years and continued to serve the institution until his retirement in 1960. Curlin had been a standout football player at Vanderbilt and came to the Normals with Zach Curlin high recommendations.  The downtown newspapers began to use the nickname, "The Tigers" more and more prior to the 1925 season. However, in 1925 the name of the school was changed from West Tennessee State Normal School to West Tennessee State Teachers College and publications began referring to the football team as the "Teachers or Tudors". The Tiger nickname would not return for 15 years.  Under the direction of captain Graham Crawford, the 1927 Normals lost just two games,

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 The 1920s opened with West Tennessee State Normal football falling to its lowest ebb. The 1920 squad posted a record of 0-5-0 and in fact scored only one touchdown on the season, that coming in the final contest of the year. So dismal was the football atmosphere that it appeared Normal would abandon the game in 1921.  The 1921 season opened with no coach and the realization that five starters had transferred to Union University. Rollin Wilson, a stunt pilot who was twice an All-Memphis selection at quarterback during his playing days for Normal, volunteered to coach the team. Wilson trained the young players and put together an amazing 45-1 record. Following the season, President A.A. Kincannon decided to employ a full-time athletic director and coach. The job was given to Lester Barnard.  With John Barnhill playing center, the 1922 team won five games, the most won in a single season since the school's inception. Barnhill would go on to become a renowned head coach at Arkansas and Tennessee. Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville was named in his honor.  The "high school era" ended in 1923 for West Tennessee State Normal School. From 1923 on, WTSNS would play only college teams and

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 The 1950s found Memphis State College opening the season with the Ole Miss Rebels before 21,000 fans in Crump Stadium. It was the largest crowd to date to witness a Memphis State game. As had been done eight times in the past, Ole Miss won the game.  In 1951, Lou McLelland, a standout end for the Tigers, was named to Williamson's first team all-American squad. In 1952, the Tigers defeated Louisville, 29-25, in Memphis. The Cardinals quarterback that afternoon was Johnny Unitas.  The highlight of the 1954 season came in Sugar Bowl Stadium in New Orleans, La., where

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 West Tennessee State Teachers College became Memphis State College in 1941.  Ed Molinski, a three-time all-American at the University of Tennessee, became an assistant for Humphreys in 1941 and helped guide the team to seven wins. However, the winds of war loomed in the not too distant future.  On December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and on the morning of December 8, 1941, C.C. Humphreys joined the FBI, accepting a position in counterintelligence. Most of the players enlisted in the armed forces after the 1942 season and football was disbanded until the 1947 season.  When football returned to Memphis State's campus in 1947, Cecil C. Humphreys was hired as athletic director and he in turn hired an old friend from the University of Tennessee to coach his football team. That friend was Ralph Hatley. Upon Hatley's hiring, the coaching staff searched for ideas to improve Tiger football after the fouryear delay caused by World War II. To put players in game situations, Hatley and his staff created the first Blue-Gray Spring Game. It was played in April of 1947.  The 1947 roster featured all new players. No football lettermen from prior to World War II returned and for only the second time in the

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due to a limited budget, school officials asked for school's history, a coach was forced to start from a financial guarantee scratch. The first and only other time was Clyde before taking the Wilson's first team in 1912. With the help of a Cecil Humphreys young assistant coach who had returned from the team to California. War as a decorated Marine, Hatley set out to sign The guarantee never new players. He and assistant Billy J. Murphy came and the boys inked 37 players from Memphis, the most ever from Memphis signed in one year from Memphis. stayed home in 1938.  By 1949, the Tigers were rolling, scoring A l l y n 385 points and allowing just 87 by opponents. McKeen did not reMemphis State was ranked second in the nation turn as coach in 1939. in scoring offense in 1949 and again in 1950. The He was hired by Mis21-14 victory over Kansas State University in 1949 sissippi State College was considered the first major victory for Memas head football coach and has since been enphis State College. shrined in the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame for his accomplishments at the two schools. Cecil Humphreys was named head coach at a salary of $200 per month.

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see Tech), Union University and Murray State Normal.  After an 0-9-0 record in 1936, Curlin stepped down as head football coach to devote his attention to his job as intramural director. Allyn McKeen was brought back to become head coach and he immediately hired a friend from Tennessee as his assistant line coach. That assistant was Cecil C. "Sonny" Humphreys. In an effort to increase a very small athletic budget, each faculty member pledged a week's salary to support the athletic program.  In 1937, West Tennessee State Teachers College had five buildings, 698 students and an annual budget of $56,000.  The 1938 season became WTSTC's only undefeated and untied campaign in the school's history. After posting a perfect 100-0 record, the Associated Press in New Allyn McKeen York (November 21, 1938) declared WTSTC as the nation's scoring champions with San Jose State second. McKeen's Teachers were invited to play San Jose State in the Prune Bowl in California but

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Rebel head coach John Vaught. "He built Memphis State football into what it is today. If he had been on my staff, we would have won the world." The Tigers, who had never been able to sign local high school football stars, began to land such players as John Fred Ribilio, John Bramlett and Russ Vollmer. He sent coaches into West Virginia and New Jersey to ink players like Dave Casinelli, Dennis Biodrowski, Richard Adragna, John Cronin and Bob Finamore.  In 1959, the Tigers reached the national spotlight when they battled Alabama and its new head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. The Tigers, who had changed their offense prior to the game, opened the scoring and led 7-0 early in the game. Alabama regained the lead, 14-7, and set up a frenzied fourth quarter conclusion. In the fourth stanza, the Tigers moved inside the Alabama fiveyard line. So confident was Tiger quarterback James Earl Wright in his ability to score that he called a two-point conversion play to try and gain the touchdown. Wright put the burden of scoring on his own shoulders. He took the snap and sprinted to his right. When he spotted an opening in the Alabama defense, Wright dove for the end zone. "I landed three feet deep into the end zone, but the closest official had turned to get out of my

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the UM battled Tulane to a 13-13 tie. Andy Nelson scored both Tiger touchdowns.  Modern day offense came to Memphis State in 1955 when the Tigers switched from the old single-wing to the brand new split-T. In 1956, the Memphis State administration, along with the administration of Arkansas State, agreed to create "The Ole Paint Bucket", a trophy that would be presented to the winning school in each year's Tiger-Indian tilt. The trophy was designed to keep students from the two schools from painting each other's buildings the week prior to the game. Memphis State captured the first two "Ole Paint Bucket" before the series was disbanded. The Tigers concluded the 1956 season playing in the Burley Bowl in Johnson City, TN. The boys from Memphis defeated East Tennessee State, 32-12, on November 22, 1956. In 1957, Memphis State College became Memphis State University and Ralph Hatley stepped down after the season to concentrate on his duties as a teacher. A former assistant coach under Hatley, Billy J. Murphy, took over as head coach and the greatest era in Tiger football got underway.  Billy J. Murphy accepted the position of head football coach on January 13, 1958, his 37th birthday. For the next 14 years Murphy would build the football team into one of the most powerful squads in the country. His 91-44-1 record stands as the winningest in Tiger football history. "No one else would have been tough enough to build a program there," said former Ole Miss

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 The decade of the 1960s opened with the boys from Memphis State winning two games before taking on the Rebels of Ole Miss at Crump Stadium. The Rebels, led by All-American quarterback Jake Gibbs, were the number one ranked team in the nation and the Tigers, led by James Earl Wright, were a 32-point underdog. Even in their enthusiasm, Tiger fans had no idea that Wright would be honored as the Associated Press National Back of the Week for his play, beating out Gibbs. The 24,711 fans that packed Crump Stadium witnessed the Rebels score two late fourth quarter touchdowns to pull out a 31-20 victory over the Tigers. An area newspaper reported..."This was the largest crowd to ever see Memphis State play at home and perhaps the largest to ever see the Tigers. Under Billy J. Murphy, they've become a major power...on this night they really came of age against a magnificent foe."  James Earl Wright became known as the Golden Boy of Tiger football. Although he played only one full, injury-free season, Wright won allAmerica honors, led the nation in passing and set school records in 10 categories. Before a careerending knee operation on October 31, 1961, Wright had scored three touchdowns against The Citadel, two touchdowns and two touchdown passes against Hardin-Simmons, and three touchdown passes against Louisville. Shortly before surgery, Time magazine featured Wright as the nation's touchdown leader and called the Tiger quarterback the "most dangerous back in the South". When he left the Tigers in 1961, he held the record for the most total offense, most yards passing in a game, most touchdown passes in a game, most points scored in a game, most touchdowns in a season, most yards passing in a career, most touchdown passes in a career, most total offense in a career and longest touchdown pass from scrimmage.

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John Fred Robilio earned National Player of the Week honors for the 1963 Memphis vs. Ole Miss game.

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hour before police could restore order. The win was touted as the greatest in Memphis State football history and helped set the stage for the 1963 season. The Tigers finished the 1962 season ranked 17th in the final poll.  It had been 24 years since a Tiger football team experienced an undefeated season. But 1963 turned out to be one of those seasons that dreams are made of. With opponents like Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Mississippi, Tulsa, Louisville and Houston, no one expected the Tigers to go through the campaign without a loss. After

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 In 1962, Memphis State reached a major milestone when the team claimed its first win ever over an SEC opponent and on the road to boot. On October 27, 1962, Memphis State defeated Mississippi State University, 28-7, a watershed event to be followed with an epic 0-0 tie with number three ranked Ole Miss in 1963. These two events indicated that Memphis State had finally reached the mainstream of college football. With a record of 4-1 to start the 1962 season, the Tigers and their Russ Vollmer fans traveled to Scott Field in Starkville, Mississippi, anticipating that first win against an SEC opponent. According to the Columns..."The Maroons scored on a pass play but this proved to be the only flaw in the Memphis State defense. Charles Killett tied the score from the two yard line and Russ Vollmer added the conversion. Vollmer broke the game open with a 73-yard kickoff return to set up his own touchdown. A key interception by John Bramlett set up Dave Casinelli's slashing touchdown. Vollmer ended the scoring with a quarterback sneak for another score". Thousands of fans and students from Memphis, sensing the victory, rushed the field at the end of the game to tear down the goal posts. A great melee developed between fans of the two schools and fists and cowbells flew intermittently on the field for an

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James Earl Wright threw 11 touchdown passes in 1961.

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opening the season with a win over Southern Mississippi, the stage was set for the Memphis StateOle Miss match up at Crump Stadium in Memphis. The Rebels were ranked number three in the nation and 31,650 fans packed the stadium for the contest. The game was described by Charles Gillespie of The Commercial Appeal as..."the first great shock of the 1963 intercollegiate football season. The two teams offered no quarter and none was given." The Rebel team had not been shut out in 48 consecutive games, the Tigers in 23 games. However, the two teams battled to a 0-0 deadlock, marking the first time that Memphis State had not been beaten by the Rebels. Memphis State's John Fred Ribilio was named the Sports Illustrated National Player of the Week for his play.  The second great game of the 1963 season came against another SEC opponent, the Bulldogs of Mississippi State University. Murphy remembered the game as the "toughest game ever played," between the two teams. Russ Vollmer, the Tigers quarterback, remembered the game because of his acceptance by the Memphis State fans. It was the kind of game that gave birth to legends. Vollmer broke the opening kickoff 79 yards to set up Memphis State's first score. In the second quarter, he returned a Mississippi State punt up the middle and cut toward the sideline, running out of bounds in the Mississippi State bench area. As he was attempting to return to the playing field, an over zealous Mississippi State player hit Vollmer with a "flying tackle". It knocked him over the bench and down a concrete stairwell that led to the dressing rooms under the Crump Stadium

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the Tigers. A festive group of Memphis State alumni from the Washington area drove down to see the game, but the grizzled marine sergeants on the other side of the field, some dressed in clown suits, made the most noise as they alternately beat a huge drum, cheered and consumed kegs of beer. The pride of the corps preserved, 20-14.  Billy Fletcher was named the Sports Illustrated National Player of the Week, the Associated Press Back of the Week and United Press National Player of the Week for his play against 9th-ranked Mississippi State. Fletcher set the Memphis State passing record against the Bulldogs that night, completing 18-of-30 pass attempts

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SEC opponents. As the 1964 season drew nearer, the Tigers found themselves with just nine games. Athletic Director Eugene Lambert discovered that Southern Mississippi, already on the Tigers schedule for one game, also had just nine games. Thus came one of the most unusual arrangements in modern collegiate football. Contracts were signed to play a second game during the same season between the two teams. The first was to be played in Memphis and the second in Jackson, Mississippi. Unfortunately, Southern Mississippi won both games, 20-14 and 20-18. Harry Schuh, an offensive tackle for the Tigers, won first team All-America honors from Time, the Football Coaches Association, Playboy Magazine, TV Guide, United Press International and Associated Press.  Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium opened on September 16, 1965 and served as the new home for the Tiger football team. The stadium was built at a cost of $3.7 million dollars and was operated by the Memphis Park Commission.  In 1965, Memphis State took a 5-4 record to Quantico, Virginia, with the greatest confidence of icing a respectable 6-4 season against the Marines of Quantico. Lore has it that Memphis sportscaster and voice of the Tigers Jack Eaton made a comment about "those clowns from Quantico" over the air, and local marines and vets flashed the word to Virginia - perhaps to the Pentagon - and the best football players serving in the Marine Corps at the time were transferred to Quantico, some arriving the night before the game, to face

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Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, which was originally built at a cost of $3.7 million, was completed in 1965. The stadium officially opened in September of 1965.

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stands. The fall injured Vollmer's back and he was rushed to Methodist Hospital's Emergency Room, which was located next to Crump Stadium. Mississippi State moved to a 10-9 lead at halftime. Vollmer was found to have no serious injuries and returned to the Tiger locker room with a few minutes remaining at halftime. Eugene "Doc" Smith, the athletic trainer, taped the Tiger quarterback while the team returned to the field and started the second half. Vollmer, alone, came up the steps from the dressing room and began trotting around the field to the Memphis State sideline. The crowd began to murmur and then roar. Vollmer reentered the game and engineered a 70-yard drive for the winning touchdown. He was named the Associated Press National Back of the Week for his heroic play. The Tigers went on to an undefeated season and Billy J. Murphy was named The Football News National Coach of the Year.  The first major bowl bid (excluding the Prune Bowl offer in 1938) came as a result of the undefeated season. The Sun Bowl invited the Tigers to play in Texas. However, contact had also been made by the wealthier Gator Bowl in Florida and the team and coaches voted to take the Gator Bowl bid when it came. The bid never came and one of the best major college teams in the country sat at home in 1963.  One of the most unusual events in college football occurred in 1964. Memphis State always held dates as late as possible in order to schedule

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Billy Fletcher led Memphis to a win over nationallyranked Mississippi State in 1963.

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sands of bumper stickers saying..."Draft the Volunteers, get the MSU-UT football series." A number of MSU students took the stickers and traveled across the state plastering cars. One group of students even went to Knoxville and stuck cars on the Tennessee campus. A bill was drafted to force the two teams to play but the school's presidents met with Governor Buford Ellington and set up the home-and-home contest. The Tigers lost to Tennessee, 24-17, but claimed the Missouri Valley Championship and Murphy was named the Conference Coach of the Year.  Louis Fernandez was selected to play in the Shrine North-South All-Star game after the 1969 season and Danny Pierce was picked to play in the East-West Shrine game in San Francisco. The Tigers were ranked 20th in the nation in the final United Press poll and David Berrong and Steve Jaggard were tied for third in the nation in interceptions with eight each. Offensive tackle Bob Parker was selected to UPI's and The Football News All-America teams. Berrong was tabbed by the Associated Press and the Central Press Association on their All-America squads.

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The Tigers made their first-ever network television appearance in 1967 against Florida State in Memphis. The game was televised by ABC-TV.

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for 257 yards. The Tigers were ranked 15th by Associated Press on October 19, 1965. After the season, Dr. Lambert resigned as athletic director and Murphy assumed that role as well as head football coach.  The 1966 season concluded with the Tigers playing the 11th-ranked University of Houston Cougars in the Astrodome. The game marked the first ever indoor contest for the Tigers. Memphis State won the game, 14-13.  The shot-heard-around-Memphis came in 1967 when the Tigers opened the campaign with the Rebels of Ole Miss. The Liberty Bowl was packed with 50,414 fans on September 23 as the two teams met for the 21st time in the series. But this time the outcome was different. Led by Nick Pappas, Bob Baxter, Ricky Thurow and Herb Covington, the Tigers answered every Rebel score with one of their own and won the contest, 27-17. The 1967 season also marked the first time that Memphis State appeared on regional television. On November 4, 1967, the Tigers took on Florida State University on ABCTV. As a first-year member of the Missouri Valley Conference, the Tigers were now aligned with Drake, Louisville, Wichita State, Bradley, Cincinnati, Tulsa, North Texas State and Saint Louis but were not eligible for the conference title in that first year of competition.  The highlight of the 1968 schedule was the meeting of Memphis State and the University of Tennessee for the first time in school history. The Highland 100 booster club had printed thou-

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15.  In 1971, Memphis State claimed the Missouri Valley Conference championship and for the first time since the 1954 Burley Bowl, earned that elusive bowl invitation. As conference champion, the Tigers were invited to the Pasadena Bowl to take on San Jose State. MSU won the game 28-9 but one note not covered in the game stories was a run by tailback Skeeter Gowen in the fourth period. After breaking free around the end, he scooted over the goal line, hotly pursued by a gigantic Spartan lineman. In the end zone, Gowen slowed to stop. But the lineman kept coming. Gowen trotted out of the end zone. So did the lineman. At that point the little Memphis back raced up the stadium steps into the seating area. When the big lineman finally gave up, Gowen sat down in the spectator seats, placed the ball in his lap and caught his breath.  On February 5, 1972, Billy J. Murphy, the winningest coach in Tiger football history, announced that he was giving up coaching to devote himself full-time to his job as athletic director. In his war to bring Memphis State into national prominence, Murphy amassed a 91-44-1 record. At the beginning of his final season, the Tiger coach was rated the nation's 15th winningest football mentor. As he had promised, Murphy built a winner in five years. Enter Fred Pancoast.  The 11th head football coach at Memphis State was Fred Pancoast. A native of Florida

Associated Press National Back of the Week for his play. Later in the season, Tiger quarterback Lloyd Patterson was named the Associated Press Back of the Week for his play against Southern Mississippi although it was Bob Orian's 91-yard return of a Golden Eagle pass that set up the win.  The latter stages of the 1970s found the Tigers having up-and-down seasons, and after a disastrous 1980 campaign, Richard Williamson was notified that he would not be retained for the 1981 season. Thus ended the Williamson era at Memphis State University.

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Little TOM, with trainer Louie Bell, was the first official mascot of the Tigers.

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Shug Jordan was entering his final season at Auburn, and the legendary coach and his team were set to meet the Tigers. The sixth- ranked War Eagles were stunned by the Tigers and trailed 240 at halftime. The home team roared back in the second half but led by quarterback Kippy Brown, tailback Terdell Middleton and receivers Earnest Gray and Keith Wright, Memphis State prevailed and won the contest 31-20. Other victories in 1975 included Florida State, Houston and Louisville and the Tigers' final ledger read, 7-4-0.  Many think the 1976 schedule was the most difficult ever played by the Tigers. The team opened the season like gangbusters, beating Ole Miss and Florida State before dropping a game to Tulsa. Then came wins against SMU and Auburn. With a 4-1 record, the Tigers were ready to take on Mississippi State in the Liberty Bowl. It seemed like the Tigers were set to win the rest of their games. But on Monday prior to the game, two linebackers quit the team and in a solidarity move, many black players boycotted practice. The mood of the team was disrupted and the Tigers lost the game, 42-33. MSU added two more victories before losing 21-14 to Tennessee in Memphis. Memphis State split its final two games of the year to post its second consecutive 7-4-0 season. What might have been, never was.  The highlight of the 1977 season was a 21-13 win over Mississippi State and its head coach Bob Tyler. It marked the first non-conference loss for Tyler in his tenure at Mississippi State. Tiger tailback Eddie Hill was named the

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and a former University of Georgia and Florida assistant coach, Pancoast found a wealth of talent among the players he inherited. He quickly changed the team's look by adopting Dallas Cowboys style uniforms.  The Tigers were 5-5-1 under Pancoast in 1972, but the 1973 season contained numerous highlights, including MSU's first win in history over Ole Miss in the state of Mississippi. Playing the Rebels in the third game of the season was not normal but in 1973, MSU had Louisville and North Texas State scheduled ahead of their nemesis from Oxford. Powered by the arm of David Fowler and the legs of Cliff Taylor and Dornell Harris, the Tigers prevailed 17-13.  Pancoast left Memphis State after the 1974 season to accept the head coaching position at Vanderbilt. He had posted a record of 20-12-1 in three short seasons and had gained wins over Ole Miss and Florida State among others.  Richard Williamson, an assistant coach at Arkansas and Alabama, was hired on January 20, 1975, to replace Pancoast. Williamson, a former wide receiver for the University of Alabama who caught Joe Namath's first career touchdown pass at Alabama, was hired to direct the Tiger football fortunes. At 33 years old, Williamson was one of the youngest head coaches in the nation. A hard-nosed disciplinarian, Williamson would weather several storms during his tenure at MSU.  The Tigers traveled to Auburn, Alabama, to play the second game of Williamson's career.

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Dornell Harris breaks loose at the Pasadena Bowl in 1971. Memphis won, 28-9, over San Jose State.

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 After opening the decade of the 1980s with the dismissal of Williamson, Rex Dockery, a former University of Tennessee player and the head coach at Texas Tech, was hired to direct the Tiger football fortunes.  In 1981, Bob Patterson was hired to replace Billy J. Murphy as athletic director. Patterson, a former Tiger offensive lineman, had come to MSU with Rex Dockery from Texas Tech. In November 1982, Charles Cavagnaro was hired to replace Bob Patterson as athletic director at Memphis State University. Cavagnaro, a graduate of MSU, had worked as a sports writer and editor of The Commercial Appeal. He had also spent time as the general manager of the Memphis Pros of the American Basketball Associa-

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times became the worst of times.  Rex Dockery, offensive coordinator Chris Faros, defensive back Charles Greenhill and pilot Glenn Jones were all killed in a plane crash in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, en route to an all-star banquet. It was the darkest moment in Tiger football annals.  Rey Dempsey, a Division 1-AA National Championship coach from Southern Illinois, was hired to direct the football program at MSU. His 1984 team had a .500 record at 5-5. There were wins over Mississippi State, Cincinnati, Southwestern Louisiana and a tie with nationally- ranked Florida State, but losses began to mount at the end of the season, and when the Tigers managed just a 2-7-2 ledger in 1985, Dempsey was fired and Charlie Bailey was hired as the head coach.  Enter Charlie Bailey and his staff for the 1986 season. A veteran of the coaching ranks at the University of Florida, Bailey's Tigers struggled to a 1-10-0 record in 1986 with the lone victory coming at the hands of Vanderbilt University in Nashville.  The Tigers opened the 1987 campaign with a 16-10 win over Ole Miss and then stunned the college football world by upsetting 16th-ranked Alabama, 13-10, in the Liberty Bowl. The season came to an end with MSU gaining victories over Louisville and Tulsa to post a 5-5-1 record.  Bailey's Tigers gained national headlines again in 1988 by stopping 20th ranked Florida, 17-11, in Gainesville. For Bailey it was a crowning moment in his football coaching career to return to Florida as an underdog and gain such a victory. Tailback Xavier Crawford and defensive backs Eddie Moore and Glenn Rogers, Jr., led the team to the win. However, the 1988 season's 6-50 record soon paled in the light of an NCAA investigation of the Tiger football program.  When it was determined by the NCAA that one player, James Maclin, had received approximately $300 in over payment for a summer job, Bailey was forced to resign and the team received two years probation. Chuck Stobart was hired to rebuild the football program. He became the fifth coach in a 10-year span to lead the team.  Arriving just three weeks before the team reported for fall camp, Stobart was forced to keep most of the staff of his predecessor. The Tigers defeated Vanderbilt and Cincinnati, but dropped nine games in 1989 to finish the season with a 2-

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Xavier Crawford keyed Memphis' season opening upset win over 14th-ranked USC in 1991.

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reached another milestone when they appeared on their first nationally televised broadcast against the Hurricanes of the University of Miami in the Orange Bowl. The game was carried by ESPN. Memphis had played in several regional broadcasts on ESPN and ABC but had never played in a national broadcast.  The 1994 season marked the end of an era for head coach Chuck Stobart but still found Tiger football battling for that elusive bowl bid. As a member of the Liberty Bowl Alliance (East Carolina, Cincinnati, Tulane, Southern Mississippi and Memphis), the Tigers had an opportunity to play their way into the first bowl game for the University of Memphis since the 1971 Pasadena Bowl. Early in the season, junior flanker Ryan Roskelly had a record setting night against Tulsa. The Placentia, California, native returned 10 punts for 194 yards and one touchdown and caught six passes for 174 yards and a second score. Roskelly's 368 all-purpose yards set a new University of Memphis record as did his punt return yardage and his number of returns. In fact, Roskelly's 194 yards in punt returns were the most by any player in NCAA Division I football in 1994. After claiming a third straight win over the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Tigers ran off victories against Tulane, Arkansas State and Cincinnati. Racing with East Carolina for a bid to the St. Jude-Liberty Bowl, the Tigers found themselevs in Oxford, Mississippi, facing backyard rival Ole Miss. Over the 73 years that the contest had been waged, the Tigers had never defeated Ole Miss in Oxford.

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(2), wide receiver Isaac Bruce, flanker Mac Cody and strong safety Sam Edwards. Martin and Bruce added second quarter scores to up Memphis' halftime lead to 49-13. Cody caught his second touchdown pass of the game in the third stanza and kicker Joe Allison added a 31-yard field goal to push the UM lead to 59-20. Allison booted his second field goal of the game in the fourth quarter to make the final margin of victory a whopping 62-20. With his three field goals against Tulane boosting his season total to 19, Joe Allison laid claim to the 1992 Lou Groza Award. The Groza Award, which is presented each year to the nation's top kicker, was the first national award ever won by a Memphis football player. The cousin of the late NASCAR driver Davey Allison, Joe finished the season with 23 made field goals. He was named to six all-America teams in addition to being named the recipient of the Groza Award.  In 1993, the University of Memphis shocked the nation by opening the season with a 45-35 victory over the nationally ranked Bulldogs of Mississippi State University. Senior quarterback Steve Matthews completed a school record 29-of-45 pass attempts for 340 yards and two touchdowns. The lefthander set new Tiger records for most pass completions in a game (29) and for most attempts in a game (45). In addition, he ran for a 41-yard touchdown and finished the game with 362 yards of total offense. Matthews was named the Sports Illustrated National Player of the Week for his part in the Tiger win. The Tigers

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ground in the third and fourth quarters and set up a four-yard touchdown pass from Benton to fullback Jeff Bynum to give the Tigers a 17-10 lead. On the ensuing kickoff, the Trojans bobbled the ball and it was recovered by the Tigers' Rod Brown. Three consecutive rushes by Crawford gained the Tigers their final score of the day and provided the 24-10 margin of victory. Actress Cybill Shepherd, star of stage, screen and television, was presented the game ball since she gave the team an inspiring pregame speech in the locker room. Memphis gained wins over Mississippi State, Southern Mississippi and Louisville on its way to a 5-6-0 record.  During the 1992 and 1993 seasons, the team's record improved to 6-5-0 and included impressive wins over the University of Arkansas, Tulane, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. In 1992, Tiger cornerback Ken Irvin placed his name in the NCAA and Memphis record book by blocking four punts in a single-game. The Tigers were hosting the University of Arkansas in Memphis for the first time in the two schools' histories and Irvin used the opportunity to not only log a couple of records but help Memphis to a 22-6 win over the Razorbacks. In a span of 60 minutes, Irvin broke the oldest record in the NCAA record book. The 1992 Memphis-Tulane game in the New Orleans Superdome saw the greatest first-half offensive explosion in modern Tiger history and produced the most points scored by a Tiger team in 23 years. Memphis tallied 35 points in the first quarter on touchdowns by tailback John Martin

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OF THE TIGERS 1912-1921 Games were played on the campus of the University of Memphis, then known as West Tennessee State Normal School and at Red Elm Park.

1922-28 Games were stilled played on campus and at Russwood Park. During the 1926 season, one game was played at Crump Stadium, which had one set of wooden bleachers on the north side.

1929-31 Tiger games were played on campus and at Hodges Field in Memphis.

1932-35 Games were still played at Hodges Field and on campus.

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1937-64 The Tigers continued to play all of their home games at Crump Stadium. In 1939 the WPA built concrete stands on the north side of the field and in 1947, the WPA added the home side stands, completing the concrete facility.

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On a wet afternoon in Oxford, MS, the Tigers' number one ranked defense swarmed all over the Mississippi Rebels as Memphis came away with a 17-16 victory. It was the Tigers' first-ever win in Oxford.

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Pletcher (defensive coordinator), Ted Million (offensive line) and David Lockwood (wide receivers) from his staff at James Madison. He hired Keith Butler (defensive ends), Wayne Weedon (defensive line), Vic Koenning (secondary) and Maurice Knight (running backs) from the previous University of Memphis staff. Scherer then selected experienced coaches Sparky Woods (New York Jets and South Carolina) and Jim Marshall (Richmond) to come in and work with the offense. Woods was tabbed as offensive coordinator and quarterback coach and Marshall was named as tight end coach and recruiting coordinator.  On April 24, 1995, the University of Memphis football program received a major boost when it was announced that Conference USA had been officially formed. The new, all-sports conference features Memphis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Southern Mississippi, Tulane and Houston as football playing members with Alabama at Birmingham and South Florida as possible members in the near future. C-USA was further enhanced by gaining a five-year, $20 million television package with Liberty Sports Network which will feature conference football over most of the nation. In addition, the Tigers also announced a deal that will televise all Tiger football games on SportSouth and on WLMT-TV in Memphis.  The 1995 football season will long be remembered not so much for what occured on the field but for what was accomplished in the recruiting period. The coaching staff set out on the recruiting trail and targeted most of the top play-

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Trailing the Rebels 16-5 with just 8:26 remaining in the game, the Tigers mounted the greatest comeback in the school's history. After a 43-yard punt return by Ryan Roskelly, Memphis drove the ball 31 yards with tailback Frank Fletcher going the final five yards for the score. The lead had been cut to 16-11. After holding Mississippi and forcing a punt, the Tigers mounted their final drive of the game. Quarterback Joe Borich keyed the drive, which took 4:02, with three clutch plays. On 4th-and-15 from the 31-yard line, Borich (from a shotgun set) rolled left out of the pocket, then came back right toward the sidelines where he spotted tailback Frank Fletcher slanting downfield for an 18-yard gain. On 3rd-and-8 from the 11yard line, Borich was flushed from the pocket, couldn't find anyone open and decided to run the ball. He gained nine yards and a first down at the Ole Miss two-yard line. With 11 seconds left, Borich called a sprint pass and found Ryan Roskelly in the corner of the end zone for the winning score. "I never saw the completion", Borich said after the game. After dropping the final game of the season and losing the Liberty Bowl bid to East Carolina, Chuck Stobart was relieved of duty and a search began for a new head football coach.  In January of 1995, Rip Scherer, the head football coach at James Madison University, was hired as the Tigers' 20th head football coach. Scherer, who had also served as an assistant coach at Georgia Tech, Alabama and Arizona, took over at Memphis on January 13 and immediately began putting together his staff and trying to salvage recruiting. Scherer brought in Jim

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1965-02 In 1965, the City of Memphis constructed Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (then called Memphis Memorial Stadium) as a home field for the University of Memphis. The Tigers opened the stadium with Mississippi on September 18, 1965.

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The scoreboard at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium indicates the final outcome of the 1996 Memphis vs. Tennessee football game that was televised by CBS-TV. The Tigers dramatic upset of the fifth ranked Vols was voted the Upset of the Year in college football and the Tigers Kevin Cobb received an ESPN Espy Award for his acrobatic kickoff return for a touchdown.

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of M gained commitments from Kevin Luttrell, a defensive end from Brentwood Academy in Nashville, and from Marcus Jack, a top running back from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Players from Georgia, Alabama, Florida, California, and Texas joined the national recruiting effort, and when the ink had dried on the scholarships, Scherer and his staff had landed what most called the greatest recruiting class in school history.  The highlight of the 1996 season came on a sunny afternoon at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium before a record-setting crowd of 65,885. The Tigers were pitted against the No. 6 ranked Tennessee Volunteers, who held a decided 15-0 series lead. The game, which was carried by CBS TV, matched Heisman Trophy candidate Peyton Manning of Tennessee against the Tigers' outstanding defense led by senior Tony Williams and Richard Hogans.Tennessee scored the afternoon's first points on a two-yard run at the 3:06 mark of the first quarter. Tennessee held their 7-0 lead until the final seconds of the first half when the Tigers' Keith Spann intercepted a Manning pass and returned it 76 yards to the Vols 1-yard line. Memphis quarterback Qadry Anderson then sneaked in from one-yard out to knot the score at the half.Tennessee opened the third quarter by driving 72 yards in 13 plays for the go ahead score. But Memphis kick returner Kevin Cobb answered UT's score with a 95-yard acrobatic return, which again tied the score at 14-14. Both teams battled around midfield until the six minute mark of the fourth quarter when Jeff Hall connected on a 28-yard field goal. With 6:01 left in

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ers in the Memphis area as priority recruits. In the past, many of the star players from Memphis had chosen to leave the city to play their college football for other schools. This was not the case in 1996. Several weeks before the national signing date, Westwood High School All-Americans Kenton Evans and Damien Dodson announced their intentions to stay in Memphis and help build a nationally recognized football program at Memphis. With such a star quarterback and receiver announcing their commitments with the Tigers, others followed. All-state tailback Teofilo Riley of Memphis Central and Reid Hedgepeth, a stellar tight end from Christian Brothers, joined the growing list of high school players to commit to Scherer. From outside the Memphis area, the U

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Elated Tiger fans tear down the goal posts at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium following Memphis' 21-17 win over the fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. .

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the contest, Memphis took the kickoff and mounted a 70-yard, 12-play drive which culminated in an Anderson to Chris Powers touchdown pass to seal the Memphis victory, 21-17. The Tiger defense held the final 34 seconds as Tiger fans poured over the walls and tore down the goalposts.  The 1998 football campaign produced a record of 2-9 but there were several bright spots encapsuled within the season. Junior tailback Gerard Arnold broke the University of Memphis single season rushing record by gaining 1,059 yards. The 36-year old record of 1,016 yards had been set by the late Dave Casinelli in 1962. Arnold had six 100 yard rushing games en route to breaking the record. The Lexington, Tennessee, native completed the 1998 season as the nation's 33rd ranked running back. Arnold was named to the All-Conference USA second team as a running back. Freshman kicker Ryan White, a semi-finalist for the Lou Groza Award, became the only kicker in the nation to have a perfect year. The soccer-style kicker booted 16-of-16 field goals and 22-of-22 PATs on the season. He finished the season ranked 18th in the nation in kicking. White was named the All-Conference USA kicker and also was selected to the C-USA All-Freshman Team.  The 1999 season saw the fortunes of Tiger football start to climb. With new defensive coordinator John Thompson added to the staff, the defense took a new and aggressive approach to the game. After two three-point losses to Ole Miss and Mississippi State, the Tigers gained their first win of the season over Arkansas State. With renewed enthusiasm the team left for Knoxville to take on the 7th ranked Tennessee Volunteers, a 25-point favorite. But it was the Memphis that took the fight to the Vols. After three Ryan White field goals and an 82-yard touchdown pass from Neil Suber to Ken Coutain, the U of M found itself leading Tennessee 16-10 with less than two minutes remaining in the contest. Tennessee mounted one final drive. On what appeared to be a fourth down quarterback sack by the UM defense, UT quarterback Tee Martin launched a "Hail-Mary" pass that was caught deep in Memphis territory. Two plays later Tennessee scored and captured a hard-fought 17-16 win. The Tigers had proven to the football world that the 1999 edition was formidable. Memphis would go on to post a 4-2 Conference USA record and finished the season tied for

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touchdowns in the win over Houston and his 902 yards rank as the fourth highest total in Memphis history.  The Tiger football team fell short of their intended goals in 2002 and finished the season with a record of 3-9. However, numerous individual records fell as sophomore quarterback Danny Wimprine rewrote the passing record book and freshman tailback DeAngelo Williams let everyone know that he is the Tigers' back of the future. Wimprine broke the Memphis record for touchdown passes in a single game in the season opener against Murray State when he tossed five scoring strikes. When the season ended, the New Orleans native had set records for most pass attempts in a game, most pass completions in a game, most touchdown passes in a game, pass attempts in a season, most pass completions in a season, most yards passing in a season and most touchdown passes in a season. He moved into third place on the Memphis all-time career passing list with 4,149 yards and could become the school's all-time record holder with just 163 yards in the season opener. Williams, who came to the U of M with incredible prep credentials, led the nation in average yards per carry for four weeks and was second in the nation after 11 games. He completed the season tied for fifth in the country in yards per carry averaging an amazing 6.6 yards per attempt. Memphis placed four players on the All-Conference USA team and four athletes on the C-USA All-Freshman team. Center Jimond Pugh was named first team All-Conference at center, while teammates Derrick Ballard, Tony Brown and Travis Anglin were selected to the

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 It started with so much promise but due to a number of key injuries, the '01 season collasped in the later stages and forced the U of M to take drastic measures. Posting a record of 4-7, Rip Scherer was relieved of duties after six seasons as the Memphis head football coach. The Tigers opened the season winning three of the first four games and four of the first six contests. Led by three quarterbacks, Memphis claimed wins over Louisiana-Monroe, Arkansas State, Army and East Carolina before the late season swoon. With injuries knocking out Travis Anglin and Neil Suber, the Tigers were forced to turn to inexperienced backups. The team lost its final five games of the season and on November 20th Scherer was dismissed. A search began immediately for his replacement and it took just 10 days for the University to hire Tommy West, the Tigers defensive coordinator, as its 21st head coach. West coordinated the Memphis defense in 2000 and led his unit to a national ranking of fifth in total defense and first in rushing defense.  The 2001 football season was one of promise and improvement as the Tigers turned their "spread" offense into an exciting brand of football that found the youthful squad battling for a bowl bid until the final four seconds of the last game of the season. Under Tommy West's direction, the Tigers defeated such schools as Houston, Army, South Florida and Conference USA power Southern Mississippi en route to a 5-6 finish. Freshman quarterback Danny Wimprine threw for a freshman record 1,329 yards and 14 touchdowns and junior tailback Dante Brown rushed for 902 yards and 11 touchdowns. Brown set a Memphis record by scoring four rushing

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second in the league. Led by freshman quarterback Travis Anglin, the Tigers won three of the final four games of the season, including league wins over Army, Tulane and Cincinnati. The 5-6 mark was the best record under head coach Rip Scherer since his arrival and caused the Memphis administration to extend his contract through the 2004 season. Six new assistant coaches were added to the staff in the spring of 2000, including Tommy West, Tim Walton, Jimmy Kiser, Clay Helton, Rick Mallory and Rick Whitt.

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taken in the third round by the Miami Dolphins and wide receiver Travis Anglin was picked in the seventh round by the Detroit Lions.  Tommy West started the 2003 season off by signing what he termed the "the most noted and highly renowned recruit" in Tiger history. He was referring to the Joe Lee Dunn landing of defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn to take over the same position for the Tigers. Dunn served as the defensive coordinator for Memphis from 1989 through 1991 and left to take over similar spots at Ole Miss, Arkansas and Mississippi State, where he worked for seven seasons under Jackie Sherrill.  For years and years, Tiger fans became accustomed to always saying..."wait until next year" as the college football season wound down to a close. But the 2003 season became that "next year" that U of M loyals had always longed for and when the season finally ended with a bowl victory in New Orleans, the excitement was so overwhelming, that Tigers fans have started a countdown to the 2004 campaign. After a season

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CONFERENCE AFFILIATIONS MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CONFERENCE 1928-1934 The University of Memphis had its first conference affiliation during the 1928 season when the fledgling institution was a member of the Mississippi Valley Conference. Memphis, then West Tennessee State Teachers College, joined with UT-Martin JC, Sunflower JC, Bethel College, Delta State College, Murray Normal, Lambuth College, and Little Rock College. Memphis competed in the Mississippi Valley Conference for seven seasons and compiled an overall record of 19-6-3.

SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 1935-1942 The University of Memphis left the Mississippi Valley Conference in 1934 and promptly joined the membership of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The new affiliation united Middle Tennessee State, Louisiana College, Delta State, Troy State, Tennessee Tech, Union University and Murray State. The Tigers competed for eight seasons prior to World War II and had a conference mark of 18-24-1.

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MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE 1968-1972 As The University of Memphis grew in national stature the institution sought to align itself with similar schools. In 1968 the Tigers joined the Missouri Valley Conference and for a five year period dominated the football membership. The U of M competed against such schools as Louisville, Tulsa, Wichita State, North Texas State, Cincinnati, Drake and West Texas State. Memphis won the conference championship three times, 1968, 1969 and 1971 and head coach Billy J. Murphy was named the Coach of the Year three times. The Tigers compiled a 19-5-0 record and represented the league with a win in the 1971 Pasadena Bowl.

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opening win over Tennessee Tech, the Tigers surprised everyone by knocking off Heisman Trophy candidate Eli Manning and his Ole Miss Rebel team, 44-34, before a national television audience. As the season progressed, victories came against Conference USA foes Tulane, Houston, East Carolina, Louisville and Cincinnati and when the regular season finale was played in November, the Tigers had compiled a record of 8-4 and were receiving attention from several C-USA bowl games. On the night of November 30, the University of Memphis received the call from the New Orleans Bowl extending an invitation to play North Texas University in the fourth annual event. The game was December 16 and was played in the Superdome. Without the services of tailback DeAngelo Williams and with wide receiver Maurice Avery still limping on a bad knee, the Tigers rolled into New Orleans with thousands of fans and a host of media for the schools first bowl appearance in 32 years. Riding the arm of quarterback Danny Wimprine, a New Orleans native, the Tigers dominated the Mean Green and came away with a 27-17 victory. It would be Conference USA's only bowl win of the 2003 season and pushed the Tigers' all-time bowl record to 30. Wimprine was named the MVP of the New Orleans Bowl and weeks later, head coach Tommy West would be voted the Tennessee Sportswriters Coach of the Year in the state of Tennessee. Memphis's 9-4 record marked the best finish by a Tiger team since the 1963 season.

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Despite competing as an independent in football, the University of Memphis joined the Metro Conference in 1980 and began playing with such noted teams as Florida State, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Louisville, Cincinnati, Tulane and Southern Mississippi. The teams did not play for a conference championship but did select an AllMetro Conference team at the end of each football season. The Tigers placed 60 football stars on the various All-Metro teams and linebacker Danton Barto was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 1990.

The University of Memphis joined its first football playing league since the 1972 season when the U of M aligned with Louisville, Cincinnati, Tulane, Southern Mississippi and Houston in 1996 to play for a conference title. East Carolina came aboard in 1997 and Army was added in 1998. UAB became a football playing member in 1999 and TCU joined in 2001. South Florida became a full member in 2002 rounding out the 11-member league. The Tigers have compiled an overall C-USA record of 1628 since joining the league seven years ago. The conference has five bowl affiliations with the champion playing each year in the annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis.

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The President Dr. Shirley C. Raines Memphis President UT-Martin, 1968 Dr. Shirley C. Raines became the 11th president of the University of Memphis on July 1, 2001. She is the first woman to hold the presidency of the University, which was founded in 1912. Dr. Raines earned her doctorate in education and her Master of Science degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Her Bachelor of Science degree is from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She also completed the Management Development Program from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Before her appointment at the University of Memphis, Dr. Raines was Vice Chancellor for Academic Services and Dean of the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. While at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, she received the Distinguished Faculty Member award and has received two research awards from the Eastern Educational Research Association. She is the author of 13 books and numerous journal articles, and is widely regarded as an expert in teacher education and early childhood education. During the three years of Dr. Raines’ tenure at the University of Memphis, the following building projects were completed: the

TENNESSEE BOARD OF REGENTS The University of Memphis is proud to be a member institution of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee, which is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The system includes six universities, 14 two-year institutions, 12 community colleges and 26 area technology centers and was established by the General Assembly in 1972.

FedEx Institute of Technology, the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, the Student Activities Plaza and fountain, the clock tower, University Services Building with new bookstore, the Athletic Training Facility, and the renovation of Wilder Tower, which is devoted to student services. New construction ventures underway include additions to the Carpenter Student Housing Complex and the renovation of the former Millington Naval Hospital to classrooms for the University’s Millington Campus. Dr. Raines is known for her effective work in building productive partnerships on and off the campus. Some of the most visible partnerships include those with Fed Ex, Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare, and Holiday Inns. Major focus areas of her work with students include expanding the University’s Honors program and creating internships and co-op experiences in many majors. As Chair of the Board of Directors of CUSA, Dr. Raines has led the conference through realignment. As a community leader, she serves as First Vice Chair of the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce and as Chair of the Higher Education Division of United Way. She also serves on the board of directors of Methodist Healthcare and on those of several non-profit organizations, including Memphis Tomorrow and local PBS station WKNO. Described in the Memphis Commercial Appeal as “powerful, prepared and personable,” she is in demand as a speaker at conference, universities, schools, and civic groups. Known for her drive and enthusiasm, Dr. Raines is committed to providing great educational experiences for students from freshman level through doctoral studies in great learning environments with dedicated professors. A native of Bells, Tenn., she is married to retired professor, Dr. Robert J. Canady. In his retirement, he is a stained glass artist and a private pilot. Bob and Shirley are the parents of four adult children and three grandchildren. 287

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Uof M Presidents 1912-13 Dr. Seymour A. Mynders 1913-18 Dr. John Willard “J.W.” Brister 1918-24 Dr. Andrew A. Kincannon 1924-39 Dr. John Willard “J.W.” Brister 1939-43 Dr. Richard C. Jones 1943-46 Dr. Jennings B. Sanders 1946-49 Dr. J. Millard Smith 1949-50 Lamar Newport (acting) 1950-60 Dr. J. Millard Smith 1960-72 Dr. C.C. Humphreys 1972-73 Dr. John Richardson (interim) 1973-80 Dr. Billy M. Jones 1980

Dr. Jerrry Boone (interim)

1980-91 Dr. Thomas Carpenter 1991-00 Dr. V. Lane Rawlins 2000-01 Dr. Ralph Faudree (interim) 2001-

Dr. Shirley Raines

Athletic Director R.C. Johnson Athletic Director Iowa , 1965 R.C. Johnson, who has worked for 31 years in athletic administration and served as athletic director at Temple University, was named the Director of Athletics at The University of Memphis on December 29, 1995. Johnson came aboard in February of 1996 and immediately set forth in putting together one of the most renowned athletic staffs in school history. Since his arrival, Johnson has hired such high-profile coaches as former Clemson head football coach Tommy West, former New Jersey Nets and UMass head basketball coach John Calipari and Lady Tiger Basketball coach Blair Savage, who is considered one of the up-and-coming young coaches in the country. He recently added baseball coach Daron Schoenrock to the Memphis staff. With his staff completed, the Iowa native set his sights on revamping University of Memphis athletic facilities and that goal has been completed. Johnson initiated a capital campaign to add a new 8,000-square-foot football and basketball office complex to the current Athletic Office Building, a new basketball practice facility and a complete renovation of the Murphy Athletic Complex. The eight million dollar campaign was the largest fund raising effort in the history of Memphis athletics and has brought the Tiger athletic facilities on-line with Conference USA sister institutions. During the spring of 1999, Johnson negotiated one of the richest radio broadcast packages in Tiger athletic history with WMCAM 790 in Memphis. The three-year agreement called for WMC to pay the University approximately $1.2 million for football and men's basketball rights. During his tenure, Johnson has created the Athletic Director's Honor Roll, the Tiger Clubs Board of Directors and the athletic

director's Ambassadors Club. Johnson has conducted several meetings with the Memphis Park Commission to add a greater presence for the Tigers in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Numerous signs appear in the Liberty Bowl indicating that the stadium is the "home of the Tigers." At Temple, Johnson was responsible for directing a program with more than 500 student-athletes in 20-men's and women's intercollegiate sports, including nationally visible programs in men's basketball and football. He was named Temple's director of athletics on May 9, 1994, after a national search. The former Temple athletic director enjoys a reputation for building private and corporate support for intercollegiate athletics and for developing strong academic services for student-athletes. Highlights of his tenure at Temple include: the origination of a StudentAthlete Advisory Committee; the Athletic Director's Honor Roll for student-athletes; the reorganization of the Athletic Department infrastructure; chairing the Atlantic 10 Conference Membership Committee and representing the Big East Conference on the GenderEquity Task Force. Johnson was hired at Temple after nearly six years as director of athletics at Miami (Ohio) University. During his tenure at Miami University, Johnson was responsible for numerous programs that enhanced the stature and image of the Ohio institution. A strong believer in a quality education for student-athletes, Johnson emphasized academic integrity and excellence during his time at Miami University. At the time he departed for Temple, Miami University had 15 student-athletes with a perfect 4.0 GPA, 62 student-athletes with a 3.50 or better GPA and 191 student-athletes with a 3.00 GPA or better. Before becoming athletic director at Miami University, Johnson was athletic director at Eastern Illinois from 1980-88. He was the associate athletic director at Northern Iowa from 1974 to 1980. A former football coach himself, Johnson served as an assistant football coach at 288

MEMPHIS Mankato State University from 1968-74. He coached at Youngstown State University during the 1967 and '68 seasons. Prior to joining the staff at Youngstown State, Johnson served as an assistant coach at Northern Iowa for two years (1965-67) and the University of Iowa (1963-65). A native of Ottawa, Ill., Johnson has his bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Iowa and a master's in physical education from the University of Northern Iowa. He is a member of the Football Issues Committee of the NCAA, the National Association of College Directors of Athletics, the Executive Committee of the Division I-A Athletic Directors Association, the C-USA Representative on the Board of Directors of the AFCA, and he serves on the Finance, Nominating, Planning, Football Scheduling, and Expansion & Bowl Committees for Conference USA. He is also a member of the Shelby County Sports Authority. Johnson and his wife, Melba, have three children and four grandchildren.

Athletic Staff BILL LOFTON Associate Athletic Director Bill Lofton came to the Tiger athletic department in 1994 as the associate athletic director for finance and management. He is responsible for overseeing the athletic department budget and the day-to-day operation of the department in the absence of the athletic director. A graduate of Memphis, Lofton came to the athletic department after serving for 10 years as the manager of financial planning for the University. Lofton, who was named the University's Administrative Employee of the Year in 1990-91, has over 32 years of financial management experience in the areas of budget management, implementation of computer systems, cost accounting and auditing financial procedures. A native of Memphis, Lofton graduated from Trezevant High School in 1968 and enrolled at thenMemphis State. He received his bachelor's degree in management and marketing in 1972. He began his business career with International Harvester in 1972, starting as a cost accountant and advancing to senior cost accountant and office systems and procedures analyst. In 1981 he left International Harvester to become vice president of Business Affairs for The Memphis College of Arts. He was responsible for the budgeting, purchasing and fund raising, while supervising the financial operation and facility management. Lofton joined the staff at the University of Memphis in 1984 as the manager of Financial Planning.

LYNN PARKES Associate Athletic Director Lynn Parkes is in her 21st year as the senior women's administrator for the U of M. As such, she oversees eight intercollegiate sports of women's basketball, volleyball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's track and men's and women's tennis. Parkes also oversees the areas of compliance and student-athlete services. Prior to devoting full-time to her role as associate athletic director, Parkes spent 11 years as the head women's golf coach at Memphis. A native of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Parkes is a

1973 graduate of the University of Alabama. She was a member of the Crimson Tide women's golf team and competed in the National Collegiate Championship Tournament her final three years of college. Following graduation, she taught for two years at Loretto (TN) High School as a physical education instructor. Parkes came to The University of Memphis in 1975 to complete her graduate degree in physical education and at the same time, started the women's golf program. In addition to her administration of the women's sports programs, Parkes is compliance coordinator for the University of Memphis Athletic Department. As such, she is the liaison to Conference USA and the NCAA in adherence to the rules and regulations of those two organizations. A former member of the LPGA, Parkes served as chair of the NCAA Women's Golf Committee. She has served as tournament director of the 1995 NCAA East Golf Regional hosted by Memphis, as well as the 2000 NCAA Women's Basketball Mideast Regional Tournament. Currently, Parkes sits on the NCAA Women's Basketball Committee whose charge is the selection and conduct of the NCAA National Championship. She also serves on various task force and committees within Conference USA.

BOB WINN Associate Athletic Director Bob Winn, a native of Roanoke, Virginia, is in his 30th year with the U of M athletic department. For 17 years, Winn served as Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations and is now taking on a different role in the department. This past May, Winn was elevated to Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs. He now is responsible for overseeing Athletic Media Relations, Marketing and Spirit Squads, as well as managing outside contracts and the relationship with Tiger Sports Properties. The chairman of the Conference USA Sports Information Directors in 1995-96, Winn is a 1974 graduate of the University of Memphis, holding a bachelor's degree in journalism. During his tenure with the Tigers, he has promoted 26 football All-Americans, including national award winners Joe Allison, who received the Lou Groza Award in 1993, and Ryan White, who was named to the 2000 Playboy All-American squad, 12 basketball All-Americans, five baseball All-Americans and three track All-Americans. In addition, Winn served as host for four NCAA

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MEMPHIS Regionals, six NIT Tournaments, five Metro Conference Tournaments, one Great Midwest Conference Tournament and two C-USA Tournaments. He also served as the official scorer for the Women's NCAA East Regional Golf Tournament in Memphis. During the spring of 2003, he served as the interim head golf coach for the Memphis men's team and witnessed his team placing sixth in the Coastal Carolina Tournament and seventh in the Conference USA Championship. Winn was inducted into the All-American Football Foundation Hall of Fame in May 1998, receiving the Scoop Hudgins Award for media relations. In addition to his duties with the U of M, Winn has served as the media coordinator for the PGA Tour stop in Memphis, the FedEx St. Jude Classic for 30 years and has assisted with the press box operation for the annual St. Jude Liberty Bowl, which is played in Memphis in December. A 1966 graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Winn is a long time member of CoSIDA.

BILL LANSDEN Associate Athletic Director Bill Lansden returned to the U of M in June 2004, and assumed the role of Associate Athletic Director for Development. Lansden spent the last two years in a similar capacity at Middle Tennessee. While at MTSU, he engineered a 40 percent increase in the Blue Raider Athletic Association membership to 1,750 in June of 2003. The association was expected to top the 2,000 mark in 2004. Prior to his move to Murfreesboro, Lansden spent three years as the director of marketing and sales for the FedEx St. Jude Golf Classic. He coordinated all corporate hospitality for the weeklong PGA Tour event, administered marketing and promotional campaigns for the tournament, sold corporate sponsorships, and directed a dozen volunteer committees for the Classic. A former member of the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, Lansden spent six-plus years in the athletic department at the University of Memphis, beginning his tenure as an intern in August of 1993. During his years at U of M, he was responsible for marketing and promoting, and providing game management for almost all Tiger sports ranging from women's soccer and volleyball to football and men's basketball. He spent three years as an athletic marketing coordinator, and in that capacity, sold corporate sponsorships; administered community outreach programs; and managed graduate assistants, interns, and volunteer

Athletic Staff workers. He took over as the athletic marketing director in 1997, serving in that capacity for seven months before becoming the director of annual giving in the Tiger Club Office. There, he oversaw the annual membership drive, contacted new members, and assisted in fundraising efforts totaling over $2 million. Lansden earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Rhodes College in 1986, playing football all four years in college and serving as team captain his senior season. He received his master's degree in sports administration from Georgia State University in Atlanta in 1993. Lansden is married to the former Blair Savage, who was recently hired as the Lady Tiger basketball coach.

MELISSA MOORE Assistant Athletic Director Melissa Moore is one of several Athletic Department employees who are making a transition into a new role this year. After 15 years with the Tiger Club staff, Moore is now the Assistant Athletic Director for Ticketing and Customer Service. Moore is in her 20th year as a member of the athletic department. She joined the Tiger Clubs office in 1986, serving as Tiger Clubs Coordinator for six years, and was the Assistant Athletic Director for the past eight years. A 1985 graduate of the University of Memphis, Moore received her bachelor's degree with a major in accounting. During her tenure as a student, Moore worked in the Athletic Academic Office and moved to the Athletic Department, working the athletic director's office and the basketball office before joining the staff of the Tiger Clubs. As an undergraduate student, Moore received an early taste of athletics. She was a featured majorette with the University of Memphis band, the Mighty Sound of the South, from 1980-84. The band performed at all U of M football and basketball games. She was named to the Outstanding Young Women of America in 1985. The native Memphian is a graduate of Germantown High School. She is married to Steve Brigance of Sharon, Tenn.

STEVE STROUD Assistant AD/ Annual Giving Steven Stroud, who serves as the assistant athletic director for annual giving, joined the Tigers in January 2003. He is responsible for the Tiger Clubs annual giving campaign, which includes overseeing the Tiger Clubs Fund Drive .

Stroud graduated from the University of Georgia in 2000, where he worked with athletic marketing and promotions. While at Georgia, he received his bachelor's degree with a double major in marketing and finance. He went on to receive his masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in sports administration from St. Thomas University in 2001. Stroud joined the U of M staff from the University of Miami, where he served as the assistant director of annual giving. During his tenure with the Hurricanes, annual giving doubled over a threeyear period. Stroud and his wife, Deirdre, an interior designer, reside in Cordova.

FRED STEWART Assistant Athletic Director/Business Fred Stewart is in his 18th year as the Athletic Business Manager at the U of M. A native of Bruce, Miss., Stewart moved to Memphis with his family in 1963 and graduated from Frayser High School in 1967. Stewart entered the United States Navy in 1968 and served for two years on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge CVA-21. He began working at International Harvester in 1968 before joining the Navy and returned to the company in 1970. Stewart enrolled in The U of M while working at IH and received his BBA in accounting in 1978. He moved into the accounting office at Harvester in 1978 and remained there for seven years. Stewart was hired as Athletic Business Manager at Memphis in 1986.

MURRAY ARMSTRONG Director of Facilities Murray Armstrong has served under eight head football coaches during his 42year tenure at the University of Memphis. He was hired by former head coach and athletic director Billy J. Murphy in 1962. Armstrong has been involved with every facet of college football at Memphis. He has been an assistant freshman coach, head freshman coach, varsity defensive end coach, kicking coach, special teams coach, academic advisor and administrative aid during his tenure with the Tigers. He currently serves as the coordinator of the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex. A 1961 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Armstrong was a first team all-Southeastern Conference academic selection in 1961. Armstrong was a three-year letterman for the Volunteers. He received his degree in sociology and biology from Tennessee and has since earned his master's degree at the University of Memphis.

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Armstrong and his wife, Joan, have two children Sterritt, a 1990 West Point graduate, and Brence, a 1997 graduate of Memphis.

JENNIFER RODRIGUES Director of Athletic Media Relations Jennifer Rodrigues, who is in her seventh year with the U of M, is also changing her role this year, as she was elevated to Director of Athletic Media Relations. She replaces Bob Winn, who was promoted to Assoc. Athletic Director for External Affairs this past summer. Rodrigues is responsible for the publicity and promotion of the U of M football and rifle teams, as well as overseeing the Athletic Media Relations Office. Rodrigues also is responsible for overseeing the work of the athletic media relations graduate and student assistants. In March 2000, she served as the assistant Media Coordinator of the NCAA Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1st and 2nd Round tournament, and a year later served as the media coordinator for the NCAA Women's Basketball Mideast Regional. In 2002, she volunteered at the Mideast Regional hosted by Marquette University. A 1995 graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL-Lafayette), Rodrigues joined Memphis after serving two years as an assistant media relations director at Mississippi State, where she was the contact for women's basketball and softball. She also assisted in the game-day operations for football, volleyball and men's basketball. Prior to Mississippi St., Rodrigues served as assistant SID for women's athletics at Northern Arizona University. She also served as interim SID at NAU and handled men's basketball and football prior to accepting the job at MSU. The New Orleans, La., native received her bachelor's degree in journalism at USL, where she served as a student assistant in the sports information office. There she was the media contact for volleyball and the nationally-ranked Lady Cajun softball team. Rodrigues, 31, is married to Mike Rodrigues, who is an assistant athletic trainer for the U of M. The couple has a daughter, Alyssa, who was born on Nov. 27, 2002.

SYRA THIBAULT Director of Marketing/ Promotions Syra Thibault is entering her fourth year as the Director of Marketing and Promotions for the U of M. Thibault joined the staff from the University of South Alabama where she served as the marketing and promotions director for three years, while earning her degree. She graduated from USA

Athletic Staff in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in sport and event marketing. She has also organized and assisted such events as the GMAC Mobile Alabama Bowl, Sun Belt Conference Tournaments, NCAA First/Second Round and BayFest. A native of Baton Rouge, La., Thibault worked two years at the Casino Magic in Bay St. Louis, Miss., and also worked at Casino Magic in Biloxi. From 1994-98 she worked with marketing, sales and special events for both properties.

SALLY ANDREWS Assistant Director of Compliance Sally Andrews is in her 13th year as Assistant Compliance Coordinator for the U of M. She works in conjunction with Associate Athletic Director Lynn Parkes to ensure that U of M student-athletes and staff are following the regulations set forth by the NCAA. A 1982 graduate of Christian Brothers College in Memphis, Andrews lettered for four years in basketball and volleyball while at CBU. A golfer who took up the game at an early age, the native Memphian established herself as one of the top women players in the Mid-South. She was a six-time Memphis city women's champion. Andrews first joined the Tiger Athletic Department in 1987 when she was named as the head women's golf coach. She remained in that position for five years. Her 1988 team won the UAB Lady Blazer Tournament, the first victory ever for a Lady Tiger golf team.

TAMMY DeGROFF Assistant Media Relations Director Tammy DeGroff enters her third year as a full-time member of the athletic media relations’ staff. DeGroff, who served two years as a graduate assistant SID at Memphis, spent a year as the assistant SID at Campbell University before returning to the U of M. While at Campbell, DeGroff served as the primary contact for volleyball, women’s basketball and softball. She also was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Campbell Athletic Department website, as well as assisting in various departmental projects. In her earlier stint as a graduate assistant at Memphis, DeGroff was responsible for the promotion of the volleyball, track and tennis teams. She also assisted at home football games, and was an instrumental part of the women’s basketball stat crew. Prior to her graduate assistant position at the U of M, DeGroff served as the assistant information director for the Gulf South Conference where she was responsible for soccer, women’s basketball and softball. She has also served as an intern at the Mid-Continent Conference. A native of Rio, Wis., DeGroff graduated from Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1995 with a degree in journalism. She worked as a student assistant in the SID office for two years while working on her bachelor’s degree.

AL BROWN

LAMAR CHANCE

Director of M Club

Assistant Media Relations Director

Al Brown is in his 13th year as the Director of The University of Memphis M Club. The M Club is the letterman's organization for the institution. A former letterman himself, Brown played baseball for the Tigers from 1947-48. He played professional baseball and worked as a professional scout for the Chicago White Sox in the 1950s and returned to Memphis in the 1960s as head baseball coach. During his tenure as the Tigers' baseball coach, Brown compiled an overall record of 156-118-4 in nine seasons. His 1964 and 1965 teams won 21 games marking the first 20-win seasons in the school's history. When he left The U of M in 1971, he joined the Memphis Park Commission and later was named as the manager of Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. He remained with the city of Memphis until rejoining the staff at Memphis in 1991.

Lamar Chance is in his second year on the U of M Athletic Media Relations staff. He came to Memphis after spending the previous eight years in the Ole Miss Athletic Media Relations office, the last six as the department's associate director. In his associate position, he was responsible for the day-to-day publicity operations for men's basketball, editing of the football gameday programs, as well as assisting with football. Chance graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1991 with a degree in Radio, Television, Motion Pictures. He worked as a student assistant in the UNC SID office for two years. Upon graduation, Chance accepted an internship at the University of Connecticut, where he served as the media relations contact for baseball, hockey and women's soccer during the 199192 season. Before his arrival at Ole Miss, Chance served as Assistant Media Relations Director at the Uni-

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versity of Massachusetts. While at UMass from 1992-95, he oversaw the publicity of the school's 25 Olympic sports and handled women's basketball and football duties as well. Chance is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America. A native of Albemarle, N.C., he worked the 1996 and 1997 NCAA Women's Basketball Final Fours and the 1995 NCAA Field Hockey Final Four.

ED CANTLER Assistant AD/ Support Services Eddie Cantler is beginning his 35th season at the University of Memphis, and his first as the Assistant Athletic Director for Administrative and Support Services. The head trainer since 1980, Cantler will oversee the sports medicine program, the Tiger weightroom and the area of game management. A native of Bowling Green, Ky., Cantler came to Memphis in 1970, and received his undergraduate degree in biology in 1974. He later received his master’s degree in health education in 1976. Cantler has been the host of local cable television’s Trainer’s Corner for the last 11 years. He was inducted into the Tennessee Athletic Trainer’s Hall of Fame in 1996. Cantler, who enjoys singing, has also been honored as the state’s Trainer of the Year in 1994, and received the NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award in May of 1998. Cantler is married to the former Jenina Martin of Memphis, who received her doctorate degree from the U of M. The couple has two children, Michael (15) and Andrew (16).

ANGELA MCCARTER Assistant Marketing Director Angela McCarter is in her third year as the assistant director of marketing and promotions. A native of Memphis, McCarter joined the staff from NC State University, where she was the assistant director of marketing and publications for Campus Recreation. At NC State she was responsible for all of the marketing efforts for the program and implementing special events. Before spending two years with NC State, she worked in the Women’s Athletic Department at the University of Tennessee in marketing and promotions. She was responsible for basketball, rowing, soccer, softball, track and field and volleyball. McCarter received her bachelor's degree in sport management from UT in 1998, and earned her master's degree in sport administration in 2000. Angela and her husband Steven, also a native of Memphis, reside in Memphis.

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DARON SCHOENROCK, Baseball

RICHIE GRANT, Soccer

Daron Schoenrock, who served for five years as an assistant baseball coach under Ron Polk at Mississippi State University and at the University of Georgia, was hired as the new baseball coach at the University of Memphis in June of 2004. Schoenrock was responsible for the pitching staff at MSU and also worked as the Bulldogs recruiting coordinator. A graduate of Tennessee Tech, Schoenrock has also coached at the University of Kentucky and Birmingham Southern, as well as serving as a short-season pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox.

Richie Grant is in his sixth year as head coach of the men’s soccer program. Grant led Memphis to its second straight winning season in 2003 with an 8-8-2 finish. Grant's Tigers have finished .500 or better in three of the last four years. Grant garnered his 100th win as a coach in a 2-1 win over Drury in the 2003 season. Grant was named C-USA Coach of the Year in 2000 as his team finished fifth in the country in scoring and was rated the eight most-improved squad in NCAA Division 1-A soccer.

BROOKS MONAGHAN, Women's Soccer

JOHN CALIPARI, Basketball John Calipari led the Tigers to a National Championship at the 2002 NIT, and through 12 seasons, has the sixth-best career start in wins in NCAA Division I history. In 2003-04, the Tigers claimed a share of the C-USA regular-season title, earned a second-consecutive NCAA Tournament bid and finished the year ranked No. 24 in the final AP poll. Memphis recorded a 22-8 overall record (12-4 C-USA), marking the fourth-straight 20-win season under Calipari. Memphis averaged 15,432 at The Pyramid in 2003-04, the 10th-best fan total in the nation.

BLAIR SAVAGE, Women's Basketball Blair Savage returned to the Univeristy of Memphis on June 10th as the Lady Tigers’ third-ever Head Coach. After serving as an assistant coach in the Lady Tiger program for nine years, Savage spent last season at Belmont University in Nashville, where she helped the Bruins to a 16-12 overall record and where she guided two post players to A-Sun honors.

TOMMY WEST, Football Coach Tommy West orchestrated one of the biggest turnarounds in Tiger football in 2003. He led the Tigers to a 9-4 record, the most wins since 1963 and a 27-17 victory in the New Orleans Bowl. West was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Coach of the Year. In 2003, running back DeAngelo Williams was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Year, and nine other Tigers picked up league honors. In his three years as the head coach, West totals a 17-19 record, and has placed 24 players on C-USA honor squads.

Brooks Monaghan enters his fifth year as head coach of the women’s soccer program. No stranger to the Memphis soccer program, Monaghan enjoyed a stellar career as the Tigers goalkeeper from 1992-94. As a player, he led Memphis to three consecutive 10-win seasons, including the 1993 Great Midwest Conference Championship. Monaghan led the Lady Tigers to a 9-11-0 mark in his first season at the helm. In his four years as coach, Monaghan has guided the U of M to a pair of nine-win seasons in 2000 and 2002. The 2002 squad made the program’s first C-USA Tournament appearance since 1997.

PHIL CHAMBERLAIN, Tennis Phil Chamberlain has brought national attention and the ITA Southeast Regional tournament back to Memphis. He has coached eight individuals to C-USA honors, including Lee Taylor Walker, who finished 2004 ranked No. 97 in the country and was the program’s first-ever CUSA First Team Honoree. Walker also received the ITA/Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and Leadership Award,the first Tiger to ever earn a national honor from the ITA.

CHARLOTTE PETERSON, Women's Tennis A member of The U of M women’s tennis program for over three decades as both a coach and a player, Charlotte Peterson has seen much of Memphis’ tennis history, including coaching the top two career singles victories leaders—Annika Ewaldson and Christina Ladyman. Peterson has had at least one Lady Tiger named to the AllConference USA teams in each of the past six seasons, including Marlene Dirnstorfer in 2004.

GLENN HAYS, Track

GRANT ROBBINS, Golf Grant Robbins, a former Tiger golf letterman and three-year all-conference selection, took over the University of Memphis men’s golf program in 2003 after spending four years as the head golf coach at UNC-Wilmington, turning that program into a nation power. His UNCW teams won 11 tournaments and advanced to the NCAA tournament. Robbins played for the Tigers from 1991-94 and after receiving his master's degree, served as an assistant at Penn State.

JENNY BRUUN, Women's Golf Jenny Bruun took over the Lady Tiger Golf team in July of 2004 after spending the last two seasons as the Assistant Golf Coach for both the men’s and women’s teams at Campbell University. Over the past two seasons, Bruun helped the Camel golf teams to four tournament titles, including the 2004 Atlantic Sun Women’s Golf Championship.

Glenn Hays has coached seven all-Americans, six national champs, one world record holder and four conference freshmen of the year in his 33 years. Since joining C-USA in 1996, Hays has guided 33 conference champs, including Gaute Myklebust who won three conference titles in 2004 and finished fourth in the discus at the NCAA Championship. Myklebust and Mate Nemeth were both double champions at the 2004 Outdoor Championships where Memphis finished fourth, while Istvan Kerektjo won the 1500.

BRENDA CASH, Women's Track The U of M reinstated women’s track in 1985 after a three-year hiatus and Brenda Cash has been rebuilding the program ever since. The results are most obvious in the record book, where all but six school records have been reset, including eight during 2003. In 2004, Victoria Crawford qualified for the NCAA Regionals, finishing third in her flight and setting a personal best in the triple jump in the process.

CARRIE YERTY, Volleyball

BUTCH WOOLBRIGHT, Rifle Butch Woolbright has spent the last 12 years at the helm of the U of M rifle squad. He has been honored as Coach of the Year by both CUSA (1998) and the Great Midwest (1993). Woolbright’s shooters have won three gold, two silver and one bronze individual conference medals, and his squads have placed in the top tier of league competition during his tenure as coach. This past season Beth Tidmore and Katie Benjamin advanced to the finals of the Junior Olympic Rifle Event.

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Carrie Yerty begins her ninth season at the helm of the volleyball program after guiding Memphis to its first 30-win season since 1990 and the program’s best winning percentage with a 30-6 record. Memphis made its first-ever appearance in the Conference USA Championship Finals. Junior Heather Watts was named an Academic AllAmerica honoree, while three Tigers earned All-Conference honors for the first time in the program’s history, led by senior Brittany Barnett’s second team honor.

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Assistant Coaches

TOM CROSS ANGELA CROSBY Women's Basketball Women's Basketball

TONY BARBEE Men’s Basketball

CRAIG BOLLER Football

JODI FISHER Women’s Soccer

JOHN FLOWERS Football

PAUL GOEBEL Men’s Tennis

JEEP HUNTER Football

TIM KEANE Football

DEREK KELLOGG Men’s Basketball

CHRIS RUMPH Football

ED SCHILLING Men’s Basketbal

MILT WAGNER Men’s Basketball

RANDY FICHTNER Football

JOHN DOWDY Rifle

JOE LEE DUNN Football

ANGELA GRAZIANI Volleyball

CLAY HELTON Football

TYSON HELTON JONAS HOLDEMAN Track & Field/CC Football

RICK MALLORY Football

ROBBIENICHOLSON Men’s Soccer

KEVIN ROBINSON Track & Field

JENNI ROSELLI Volleyball

CONNIE DIFFEE Tiger Clubs

DAVE ERWIN Business Office

Support Staff

ROBBIE ALLRED W. Basketball Secretary

SUSAN BLACKWELL Business Office

JULIE CAROTHERS Olympic Sports Secretary

BARBARACHAPMAN LAWSON CULVER Athletic Director’s Office Computer Specialist

Athletic Staff STELLA GREEN Olympic Sports Sec.

ASHLEY HARALSON Men's BKB Secretary

BETTY RUSSELL Women's BKB Secretary

SHERRI SCHWARTZ FTB Recruiting Secretary

LETONIA WILLIAMS Ticket Office

MARTHA WOODS Sports Information Secretary

CAROL MURRAY Athletic Director's Office

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ELLIOT PERRY Tiger Clubs

LISH TRICE LOU STRASBERG Travel Coordinator Assistant to the AD

LUNETHA PRYOR Basketball Secretary

CAROL REEVES Football Admin. Secretary

KATIE RUMP Asst. Compliance Director

RONNIE VINSON Business Office

JENNIFER WALKER Administrative Asst.

DR. NICK WHITE Interim Faculty Representative

THE U of M ATHLETIC COMMITTEE

TIGER CLUB BOARDS Reggie Barnes, Ben Bryant (president), Charles Burkett, Harold Byrd, Dr. Don Carson, Doug Collins, Hilliard Crews, Ron Dougan, William Dunavant, Jr., Randy Fishman, Frank Flautt, Jr., Glenna Flautt, Scott Forman, Diane Fry, Alan Graf, Gaylon Hall, Janet January, Cato Johnson, John Kelley, Kay Kelly, Stillman McFadden Don McKinnon, Jackson Moore, William N. Morris, Charlotte Neal, Jim Phillips, Win Rainey, Dal Rawlins, Mike Rose, Elkan Scheidt, Fred Smith, Willard Sparks, Rick Spell, Elaine Springer, John Stokes, Tom Watson, Van Weiberg, Damon Young.

BOARD OF VISITORS ATHLETIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mike Rose - chairman, Ben Bryant, Harold Byrd, Frank Flautt, Jim Harwood, John Kelley, William N. Morris, John Stokes, Ron Terry, Pat Kerr Tigrett and Tom Watson. Ex-officio: R.C. Johnson.

AMBASSADOR'S CLUB: Ben Bryant, Hilliard Crews, William Dunavant, Frank Flautt, Janet January, William N. Morris, Mike Rose, Elkan Scheidt, Fred Smith, Willard Sparks, Rick Spell, Elaine Springer, John Stokes and Tom Watson.

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The Athletic Committee at the U of M is comprised of 14 faculty and staff members who serve four-year terms on a staggered basis. The committee also includes two student voting members. The purpose of the committee is to serve in an advisory capacity to the president on matters involving athletics. The committee assists in the development of broad program policies for the University men's and women's intercollegiate athletic programs. The committee also reviews and approves the policies and procedures for awarding grant-in aid to student athletes. They certify, through the chairman, the eligibility of student athletes for intercollegiate sports. The committee reviews proposed appointments to the coaching staff made by the Director of Athletics and recommend to the President for appointment by her candidates deemed qualified for the position. They review scheduling of intercollegiate athletic contests and proposed budgets prepared by the Director of Athletics and submit recommendations through standard University budget review procedures. Members of the U of M Athletic Committee include: Dr. Nick White (interim chair), Dr. David Cox, Dr. James Fickle, Roxanna Gee, Robert Koch, Dr. Phillip T. Kolbe, Dr. Gladius Lewis, Dr. Ronnie Priest, Dr. Michael Hamrick, R.C. Johnson, Lynn Parkes, Dr.Shirley Raines (president), Dr. Ralph Faudree and Dr. Joe Luckey. Student members include Keenan Gibson and Arthur Lynch.

Support Groups

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Tiger Clubs The Tiger Clubs are The University of Memphis' annual fund-raising program for intercollegiate athletics. The Tiger Clubs are managed in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the University of Memphis, Conference USA and the NCAA. The governing body of the Tiger Clubs is the Tiger Club Board of Directors. The president of this year's organization will be Ben Bryant, CEO of Cook Systems International. The main goal of the Tiger Clubs is to provide a base of fund-raising services for alumni and friends who support the following University of Memphis athletic programs: Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Men'sCrossCountry Women'sCrossCountry Football Women's Golf Men's Golf

Rifle Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Men's Tennis Women's Tennis Men's Track & Field Women'sTrack& Field Volleyball

Annual contributions extend scholarship opportunities to student-athletes, maintain and improve physical facilities, and advance Memphis' place in the national spotlight. Members of the Tiger Clubs play a direct role in the success of Memphis athletics. Annual gifts to the Tiger Clubs compliment and supplement the reserves from ticket sales, radio and television rights fees, corporate sponsorships and other sources of income. With more than 2,500 members, the Tiger Clubs raises approximately $3 million each year. Contributors to the Tiger Clubs receive many benefits, including priority seating for regular season home athletic events and postseason games, automobile decals, recognition in football game programs, newsletters, invitations to special functions and other interesting items. The Tiger Clubs are under the direction of Associate Athletic Director Bill Lansden, Assistant Athletic Director Steve Stroud and Administrative Assistant Connie Diffee.

Highland Hundred Fifty years ago, several Memphis area business men gathered one night on Highland Avenue and formed the Memphis football booster group, the Highland Hundred.

Members of the Highland Hundred set up an area for promotional items during TOM II's Birthday Bash last summer.

At its inception in 1954, the group, now regarded as one of the most energetic organizations in the nation, had just eight members and set its initial goal at a membership of 100. The group membership now totals over 600. But their goal remains the same, to promote Tiger football. The activities and projects of the Highland Hundred are many and varied. The group sponsors a barbecue contest, a preseason kickoff banquet, and a golf tournament. In addition, the Highland Hundred has undertaken serveral major projects like the restoration of Murphy Athletic Training Center and the purchasing of a Lexicon Video Sports Editing System. Recently, the club funded lights for Memphis' practice facility. The club also sponsors the Senior Banquet. The group, once featured in Sports Illustrated, received national attention in 1972, when it purchased a Bengal Tiger mascot, TOM (which stands for Tigers-Of-Memphis). TOM I died in February 1992 and the Highland Hundred purchased TOM II, who is housed at Saint Nix Farms in his own 3,500 square-foot habitat.

Rebounders Club The Rebounders Club is entering its 31st year as the support group for the University of Memphis basketball program. An organization of almost 500 members, the Rebounders promote the annual BlueGray scrimmage, the annual golf scramble, the end of the year awards banquet, Midnight Madness and many special projects 295

which the coach asks the group to assist him with throughout the year. The group also publishes a monthly newsletter which is made available 10 months of the year. The publication is available the 15th of every month.

Fastbreak Club The Fastbreak Club is entering its 13th year as the support group for The University of Memphis women’s basketball program. The organization is made up of more than 125 dedicated supporters who stand behind the Lady Tigers every step of the way. They start the season off with a welcome picnic as well as providing food and snacks after all the games. In addition, the group sponsors a Christmas dinner and an end-of-the-year banquet for the Lady Tigers and the staff. The Fastbreak Club has also established a scholarship in memory of Eva Phillips’ husband, Les, a long-time Lady Tiger fan, who died late in the 1998-99 season. The scholarship is given at the end of each season to a member of the Lady Tiger “family” that exemplifies hard work, dedication and spirit throughout the season. The plaques have been awarded to Heather Phillips (1998-99), Toby Bush (199900), Malissa Bush (2000-01), Melissa Abraham (2001-02), Kaneshi Hart (2002-03) and Princess Swilley (2003-04).

Other Support Groups Bullpen Club ................................. Baseball Friends of Soccer ............................. Soccer M Club ....................................... All Sports

Athletic Directory Name (alma mater, year) ALLRED, Robbie Women’s Basketball Admin. Assistant ANDREWS, Sally (Christian Brothers, 1982) Compliance Coordinator ARMSTRONG, Murray (Tennessee, 1961) Coordinator of Athletic Facilities BARBEE, Tony (Massachusetts, 1993) Asst. Men’s Basketball Coach BLACKWELL, Susan Accounting Clerk BOLLER, Craig (Iowa State, 1970) Asst. Football Coach/Defensive Line BRICKER, Jennifer (Anderson Univ., 1997) Asst. Athletic Trainer BROWN, Al (Memphis, 1955) Director of the M-Club BRUUN, Jenny (Minnesota, 2001) Women’s Golf Coach CALIPARI, John (Clarion State, 1982) Men’s Basketball Coach CANTLER, Eddie (Memphis, 1974) Asst. AD/Support Services CAROTHERS, Julie Spring Sports Administrative Assistant CHAMBERLAIN, Phil (Memphis, 1976) Men’s Tennis Coach CHANCE, Lamar (North Carolina, 1991) Asst. Athletic Media Relations Director CHAPMAN, Barbara Athletic Director’s Office Coordinator CASH, Brenda (Arizona State, 1981) Women’s Track Coach CLAIBORNE, George (Auburn) Videographer CONKLIN, Frankie Spirit Squads Coordinator CROSS, Tom (Texas, 1995) Assoc. Women’s Basketball Coach CULVER, Lawson Computer Specialist DIFFEE, Connie Tiger Clubs Administrative Assistant DEGROFF, Tammy (Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1995) Asst. Athletic Media Relations Director DOWDY, John (Christian Brothers, 1985) Assistant Rifle Coach DUNN, Joe Lee (UT Chattanooga, 1968) Asst. Football Coach/Defensive Coord. ERWIN, Dave (Memphis, 1999) Accountant FICHTNER, Randy (Purdue, 1985) Asst. Football Coach/Offensive Coord. FISHER, Jodi (Memphis, 1999) Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach FLOWERS, John (Southern Illinois, 1976) Director of Football Operations GOEBBEL, Paul (MTSU, 1994) Asst. Men’s Tennis Coach GRANT, Richie (Green Mountain, 1993) Men’s Soccer Coach GRAZIANI, Angela (Memphis, 2000) Asst. Volleyball Coach GREEN, Stella (Memphis) Olympic Sports Administrative Asst. HAYS, Glenn (Rhodes College, 1962) Men’s Track Coach HAYSLETT, Trece (Memphis, 1993) Life Skills Coordinator HELTON, Clay (Houston, 1994) Asst. Football Coach/Receivers HELTON, Tyson (Houston, 1999) Asst. Football Coach/Tight Ends HOHORST, Marc (UL-Lafayette, 1997) Equipment Manager HOLDEMAN, Jonas (Tennessee, 1985) Asst. Track and Field Coach HUNTER, Jeep (Catawba College, 1991) Asst. Football Coach/Running Backs JOHNSON, R.C. (Iowa, 1965) Athletic Director KEANE, Tim (Arkansas St., 1967) Asst. Football Coach/Secondary

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Name (alma mater, year) KELLOGG, Derek (Massachusetts, 1995) Asst. Men’s Basketball Coach LANSDEN, Bill (Rhodes College, 1986) Associate AD - Development LOFTON, Bill (Memphis, 1972) Associate AD - Internal Affairs LUCKEY, Joe (Dayton, 1991) Director of Academic Services MALLORY, Rick (Washington, 1983) Asst. Football Coach/Offensive Line McCARTER, Angela (Tennessee, 2000) Asst. Marketing Director MONAGHAN, Brooks (Memphis, 1994) Women’s Soccer Coach MOORE, Melissa (Memphis, 1985) Assistant AD - Tickets/Customer Service MURRAY, Carole Athletic Director’s Office NICHOLSON, Robbie (Northeastern St., 1999) Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach PARKES, Lynn (Alabama, 1973) Associate AD - Compliance/SWA PETERSON, Charlotte (Memphis, 1972) Women’s Tennis Coach PRYOR, Lunetha Men’s Basketball Office Coordinator ROBBINS, Grant (Memphis, 1994) Men’s Golf Coach ROBINSON, Kevin (Memphis, 1998) Asst. Track and Field Coach RODRIGUES, Jennifer (UL-Lafayette, 1995) Athletic Media Relations Director RODRIGUES, Mike (Florida, 1990) Asst. Athletic Trainer ROSSELLI, Jenni (Memphis, 2000) Asst. Volleyball Coach RUMPH, Chris (South Carolina, 1995) Asst. Football Coach/OLB RUSSELL, Betty Women’s Basketball Office Coordinator SAVAGE, Blair (Arkansas, 1994) Women’s Basketball Coach SCHOENROCK, Daron (Tennessee Tech, 1984) Head Baseball Coach SCHWARTZ, Sherri Football Recruiting Admin. Assistant SMITH, Vanessa (Memphis, 1985) Budget Analyst STARK, Mike (Memphis, 1972) Head Strength and Conditioning Coach STEWART, Fred (Memphis, 1978) Assistant AD - Finance STRASBERG, Lou (Memphis, 1968) Manager of University Travel STROUD, Steve (Georgia, 2000) Assistant AD - Annual Giving THIBAULT, Syra (South Alabama, 2000) Marketing Director TRICE, Lish (Memphis, 1991) Assistant to the Athletic Director VINSON, Ronnie Business Office Admin. Assistant WAGNER, Milt Director of Men’s Basketball Operations WALKER, Jennifer Admistrative Office Secretary WEST, Tommy (Tennessee, 1976) Football Coach WINN, Bob (Memphis, 1974) Associate AD - External Affairs WOODS, Martha Athletic Media Relations Admin. Assistant WOOLBRIGHT, Butch Rifle Coach YERTY, Carrie (Washington St., 1992) Volleyball Coach YERTY, Lee (Washington St., 1986) Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach

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