Memphis game postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases at Navy
If the game can’t be rescheduled, it will make the Tigers’ chances of reaching the AAC championship game even slimmer.
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If the game can’t be rescheduled, it will make the Tigers’ chances of reaching the AAC championship game even slimmer.
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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.
JoJo Dorceus and Rodney Owens were among the stars on defense.
The redshirt sophomore played in 20 games the past two seasons.
The Tigers have won 12 of the past 13 matchups against the Green Wave.
Memphis might not have two key playmakers because of injuries.
The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.
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’ offense knows it has to take advantage of every down against the Midshipmen’s ability to eat the clock.
His dad taught the playbook, his mom the schoolbook, as the Memphis defensive back has taken it to a new level.