U of M’s Gainwell to opt out of current season
University of Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell looks for an opening under pressure by Cincinnati's Leonard Taylor (11) during a run in the first half of the Tiger's AAC Championship game on Dec. 7, 2019, against the Bearcats at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Steven Johnson
Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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