In a very informal fashion, I would like to share a few of my notes from not only the scrimmage Saturday but details gathered from the previous scrimmages. The first thing to remember is this team is really rebuilding at a couple of positions.
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Blue vs. Gray: Impressions from Porter’s First Spring Scrimmage
On April - 19 - 2010
One of Memphis’ Own Returns Home to Energize Football Program and the Community
On November - 30 - 2009
It was a slightly chilly day, with dark gray overcast skies and a constant drizzle that seemed very symbolic. After all, the Memphis football program has been under a cloud of uncertainty and negativity for the entire 2009 season. It had taken a downward turn towards apathy as the season progressed.
Then there was the unforgettable Tommy West press conference announcing his termination as the head coach. A press conference which struck a chord with the fans and city that are hungry for bigger and better things. A Memphis football program that seems to constantly come up short despite making bowls 5 out of the last 7 seasons. Memphis has never won a C-USA divisional title, much less a conference title. West was quick to make sure everyone heard his message of the short comings in both financial support and dedication from the University administration. All of those things are legitimate concerns that have been brought up repeatedly in the media and among the fans. But none of this could damper the hope Larry Porter brought to Memphis with him on this dreary Sunday afternoon. Porter brought home a message of hope.
Tigers Lose the Bones to UAB and Now Face One of C-USA’s Best in Houston
On November - 17 - 2009
UAB Replay
After back to back wins in the series against UAB (5-5, 4-2), the Tigers (2-8, 1-5) fall back into a rut allowing turnovers and mistakes to prevent a happy ending on senior day. In what had become the identity of this team, mistakes negated any positive momentum in Saturday’s game. Read the rest of this entry »
Tiger Football: Mid-Season Report Card
On October - 16 - 2009
With the win over the UTEP miners, the Tigers were able to get some positive momentum heading into the second half of the season. The season came with increased expectations. Many held expectations of the team to a bowl birth and possibly challenging for its first C-USA East divisional title. The reality was a bit different than expected. Read the rest of this entry »
The Tigers Win Homecoming and Provide Hope for Season
On October - 14 - 2009
The Tigers gave the homecoming crowd of 18,284 a performance worthy of celebration. With a 35-20 victory over the UTEP Miners, the Tigers bounced back from a three game losing streak. Curtis Steele was healthy for the first time since being injured in the MTSU game and made his presence known early and often. Read the rest of this entry »
Tiger Football picks up 2010 Linebacker commitment
On October - 8 - 2009
The Tigers may be off to a rocky start this season, but they managed to pull in a future player for the 2010 recruiting class. El Camino Community College outside linebacker Alphonso Bruton, a 6′2 225 LB has pledged to the Tigers. Alphonso, originally from Miami, FL chose Memphis over interest from schools such as the University of South Florida, Florida International University, and Oregon State.
In four games for El Camino last season, Bruton tallied six solo tackles, four assisted for a total of 10 tackles. Bruton’s commitment gives the Tigers their fifth for the 2010 recruiting class. Stay tuned to Memphis Roar for more as we try to reach Bruton.
