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While the X’s and O’s of football are what reeled him into coaching, Matt Barnes became more interested in the interpersonal relationship side of it all as he got older.
Memphis Showboats receiver Vinny Papale has worked through several obstacles to be where he is. His father’s journey, which inspired the Disney movie “Invincible,” is one of his biggest motivators to keep pushing.
A four-game winning streak has the Showboats second in the South Division standings, and they hope to extend the streak to five games against the New Jersey Generals on Sunday.
The Tigers will start the 2023 season with three straight evening games. Former Tennessee defensive back transfers to Memphis Tigers Football Insider: Defense determined to gel, sooner than laterRelated stories:
MAHS graduate Cameron Miller is back in his hometown of Memphis after spending one year with the Volunteers.Related story:
Memphis’ defense has several new faces, but linemen Jaylon Allen and Cormontae Hamilton are happy about the progress so far.
“She took a chance on me, and ever since then, our bond grew stronger and stronger every single year,” new Tiger Ki’Ari Cain, who lost her mother last year, said of Coach Alex Simmons.
Pittsburg State product Christian Carter is the fourth receiver who has announced plans to transfer to Memphis since the end of the 2022 season.Related content:
The speedster from small-town Louisiana is now playing for Memphis of the USFL, and his 109-yard return for a touchdown left many in Franklinton talking.
“We need it to continue to elevate in terms of the renewals and new sales, but we really expect that to pick up over the next couple of months.”
Keveion’ta Spears, who appeared in 12 games as a redshirt freshman last season, is the fifth transfer defensive lineman joining the Tigers for 2023.Related story:
The Memphis Showboats have just passed the halfway mark of the USFL season and appear to be playing their best football at the right time. Tragedy, failure, triumph: Showboats quarterback has experienced it allRelated story:
Former Sam Houston State kicker Seth Morgan made 15-of-21 field goals last season. He made all 14 of his extra-point attempts and completed 36 kickoffs with nine touchbacks as a sophomore.
The Showboats have been victorious in back-to-back games by winning the turnover battle by a combined 7-2 margin. Memphis hopes to win its third straight game against the Pittsburgh Maulers Saturday.
The 901 Fund raised $831,437 in 2022, and co-founder Clay Presley expects that to increase in 2023.
Former Georgia Southern kicker Alex Raynor flipped to Kentucky after initially committed to the Tigers Jan. 21.Related story:
The Melrose High alum who played for Memphis from 2015-18 was the host of a football camp for youngsters ages 6 to 16 on Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Cade Cunningham will reunite with Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey, who previously held the same position for the Thundering Herd.Related story:
New Tigers addition Tyrin Taylor had 29 tackles, an interception and two pass deflections for the Buffaloes in 2022.
Former Memphis defensive back Sylvonta Oliver has already participated in a New York Giants rookie minicamp. Now, he’s headed to Pittsburgh’s.
Instead of relying on highlight spin moves and unnecessary dancing with defenders, Sean Dawkins teaches how to attack the correct angles.
Mike Aresco writes a 2,500-plus-word letter making the case for what he wants the conference to be called.
Former Tigers punter Joe Doyle felt confident in his chances of signing an undrafted free agent deal with the Houston Texans.
Austin Smith caught one 4-yard touchdown pass for Colorado last season.
Safety Quindell Johnson is one of five former Memphis football players who signed an undrafted free agent deal or earned a mini-camp invite following the 2023 NFL Draft.