Tigers’ offense looks explosive in Friday Night Stripes game
Quarterbacks Seth Henigan and Grant Gunnell got their chances to air it out, and the defense played its cards close to the vest.
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Quarterbacks Seth Henigan and Grant Gunnell got their chances to air it out, and the defense played its cards close to the vest.
Two new coordinators will get to see their units in game-like setting on Friday.
Offensive coordinator Tim Crasmey said the best quarterbacks look like they’re bored on the field because of the focus and confidence they play with.
The wide receiver, who filled the gap when Calvin Austin III was hindered by injury, will be one Memphis turns to as its next big producer.
Jeremy Tate Jr. appeared in seven games in four years with the Tigers.
Depending on the website, available tickets for Game 1 or 2 of the opening playoff round can range from $47 up to $4,756.
The running backs are in a stiff position battle, but Brandon Thomas said they are family first at the end of the day.
It took years of preparation, plus learning a new language, for Geoffrey Cantin-Arku to play college football in the United States.
Offensive lineman Austin Myers, sidelined by injury last season, is back on the field to guide the young players who unexpectedly had to jump into action in 2021.
The defensive line will have multiple different packages, but a 4-man front is expected to be one of them.
This could be the last time Jackson State plays in the game.
Saturday’s open scrimmage in Franklin, Tennessee, was the first chance for fans to see a glimpse of what the Tigers may look like heading into 2022.
Former running backs coach Anthony Jones Jr. said he’s not saying goodbye because Memphis is always home.
Only about half of the team has traveled for a Memphis road game, and Saturday will offer a glimpse to what that’ll be like.
Tigers wide receiver Javon Ivory said the transition into a veteran role model can be a rollercoaster.
Grant Gunnell has returned from last year’s season-ending injury and will try to beat Seth Henigan for the starter’s job.
Offensive lineman Evan Fields and defensive lineman John Cartwright are the second and third Tigers to be reported as medically retired since the end of last season.
Sean Dawkins is happy to have joined a program that’s committed to the ground game, and it helps that there are familiar faces with his new team.
Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham were the headliners, but some of their former teammates put themselves in position to likely receive an NFL team camp invitation.
All 32 NFL teams will be represented during the Tigers’ Pro Day on Thursday.
The Tigers combined for 14 turnovers in six losses last season.
Ja Morant will sit out for the second time in three games.
Dawkins replaces Anthony Jones Jr., who left for TCU.
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The point guard had missed Tuesday’s game because of back soreness.