Hill: There is no finish line this inspiring Tigers runner can’t cross
Emmanuel Cullins (4) found his passion for running track in eighth grade. (Courtesy Matt Smith, Memphis Athletics)
Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
Emmanuel Cullins worked the graveyard shift at night and ran track during the day so he could graduate. Now he’s back for one more season of running with the Tigers.
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