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A document obtained by The Daily Memphian shows the Memphis Tigers will receive a full $1 million for moving their 2023 Missouri game to St. Louis, including $250,000 no matter how many tickets are sold. Plus, we answer some other questions about why the game was moved to St. Louis.Related story:
Memphis linebacker Cincir Evans worked the night shift at FedEx to pay bills while still dedicating himself to an already rigorous schedule of a student-athlete. Tigers Football Insider: Laird Veatch optimistic about Friday’s attendanceRelated story:
“We need to visibly show, not only our team and the city that we care about football and we’re supportive of it, but the college football universe,” Veatch said.
Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey made it obvious that the message this week heading into the home game against Houston at 6:30 p.m. on Friday was paying attention to the details.
The Missouri Tigers will pay the cancellation fee of $250,000 with an additional $750,000 in total compensation, athletics director Laird Veatch told The Daily Memphian on Tuesday.
The University of Memphis released its 2023 nonconference schedule and the home game against Missouri has been moved to the Dome of America Center in St. Louis.Related story:
Kickoff time is set for the University of Memphis’ AAC conference game against the Pirates on Oct. 15.
The Tigers are 2-for-2 in the past two weeks on ugly wins after Memphis beat Temple 24-3 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1. Turnover-hungry Tiger defense dominates For Tigers to contend for an AAC title, offense must improveRelated stories:
The Tigers are a strong second-half team but can’t afford to have another slow start against a Houston team that also plays its best football in the second half.
It’s hard to tell if the Tigers are poised to take advantage of the opportunity they’ve created for themselves with the offense looking so shaky in the past two weeks.
Both teams have a 100% conversion rate in the red zone and Temple has the third-most sacks in the country.
Jaylon Allen is listed as a defensive lineman but his role for the Tigers over the years can’t be described by just one position.
Joe Doyle’s decision has turned out well for the nation’s leading punter.
The Tigers are preparing for two quarterbacks against Temple but defensive coordinator Matt Barnes isn’t overcomplicating the game plan.
Tony Pollard had a season-high 105 rushing yards and Antonio Gibson scored a touchdown in back-to-back weeks.
Last week’s win wasn’t pretty but the Tigers coach isn’t complaining about the outcome.
The Tigers scored two defensive touchdowns for the first time since 2014 on the way to earning a 44-34 win over North Texas for their third-consecutive win.Related stories:
The Memphis defense isn’t satisfied with just one breakout game. The Tigers want it to become a trend. Linebacker Xavier ‘Zay’ Cullens said, “I don’t want it to seem like we got lucky. I want people to understand that’s who we really are.”
Barto played linebacker for the Tigers from 1990-93 and holds the record for most career tackles in program history.
The Memphis offense should have a solid day against one of the worst defenses in the country.
Bethune-Cookman will replace the Mean Green as a non-conference opponent.
The pregame pep rally will begin 15 minutes earlier at 1:30 p.m. so fans can start entering the stadium. There will also be seven additional security wanding and ticketing locations.Related story:
Seth Henigan keeps the same approach whether he’s being praised or criticized on social media.
The exit fee for the contract that was signed in 2010 is $250,000, according to the source. The discussions between the two programs are expected to be settled within the next few weeks.
Tigers tight ends coach Brad Salem grew up as a coach’s kid and became one himself. His two sons Eli and Jeremiah are on track to follow the same trend.