Beyond the playbook: How reading shaped Tigers defensive back’s game
“A lot of people say if you read, you learn more,” Memphis Tiger defensive back Julian Barnett (2) said. “A lot of knowledge is in books. I figured that out for myself firsthand, so I’m just taking everything in.” (Wes Hale/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
Memphis DB Julian Barnett credits his newfound passion for reading with helping him improve on the football field.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
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