A true student of the game, Quindell Johnson’s studied approach is key in breakout year
His dad taught the playbook, his mom the schoolbook, as the Memphis defensive back has taken it to a new level.
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His dad taught the playbook, his mom the schoolbook, as the Memphis defensive back has taken it to a new level.
The Tigers’ offense knows it has to take advantage of every down against the Midshipmen’s ability to eat the clock.
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, La’Andre Thomas confirmed the rumors of him opting out of the season with a statement on his Twitter page.
The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.
Memphis might not have two key playmakers because of injuries.
The Tigers have won 12 of the past 13 matchups against the Green Wave.
The redshirt sophomore played in 20 games the past two seasons.
JoJo Dorceus and Rodney Owens were among the stars on defense.
The Tigers’ final three games of the season were reshuffled to get the Midshipmen back on the schedule. The Tigers (5-2, 3-2 AAC) and Midshipmen (3-4, 3-2) were originally scheduled to play Nov. 14, but the game was postponed because of COVID-19 cases at Navy.
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The Tigers hope to see their best cornerback and a much-needed defensive lineman against Stephen F. Austin.
The Memphis quarterback is one of 12 left in the running for the “academic Heisman.”
The Tigers lineman’s role has been limited to special teams this season.
Tigers fans expected more from the highly touted transfer, but his impact has been limited so far.
As football season begins to wind down, the AAC has a few options to reschedule the Memphis-Navy game, but none are without complications.
If the game can’t be rescheduled, it will make the Tigers’ chances of reaching the AAC championship game even slimmer.