Memphis loses overtime gamble to East Carolina
University of Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) pressures East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) during a Nov. 13, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. East Carolina beat Memphis, 30-29, in overtime. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (14) scrambles during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) and Hank Pearson (66) celebrate after a sack during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver Marlon Crockett (33) tries to pump the crowd up during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Rodrigues Clark (2) stretches out for a touchdown during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis players celebrate a touchdown during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (14) throws the ball during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive back Jacobi Francis (1) celebrates after an interception during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis linebacker Jaylon Allen (37) sacks ECU quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) during a Nov. 13, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive lineman Kayode Oladele (6)pressures ECU quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) during a Nov. 13, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
David Kemp’s 24-yard field goal forces OT, but team’s kicking woes prompt coach Ryan Silverfield to go with 2-point conversion attempt instead of extra point after overtime TD.
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Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.
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