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Memphis Tigers fans didn’t get to see Brady White be victorious in his Showboats debut, but they still enjoyed watching him compete in his old stomping grounds. Buckley: An impressive start for the Showboats, despite the loss. Let’s see if it lasts.Related story:
In a city that has trouble holding onto its pro football teams, Memphis has a new contender hoping to stay.Related story:
Memphis coach Todd Haley said Brady White has “cemented himself as the starter” heading into Week 1.
The Showboats, in a new league but with the same name, will play a game at Liberty Stadium for the first time since 1985 when they open their 2023 season April 15.
With training camp officially starting next week, Memphis Showboats general manager Dave Razzano has much to juggle. He is not alone.
The season opens April 15 with the Showboats playing host to the Philadelphia Stars.
Ole Miss offensive tackle Mason Brooks goes fourth overall to Memphis.
The Memphis Showboats will play six games this year at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
The former Tigers quarterback will reprise his role for the Showboats, whose 2023 schedule was announced Tuesday by the USFL. Related:
The forecast includes good news for Tigers basketball, Ryan Silverfield, the Grizzlies and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. But John Martin says the future may be less rosy for the Showboats and those who want to replace the coliseum with a soccer stadium.
Memphis Tourism’s Kevin Kane sees the Showboats as a vessel for positive exposure showcasing the city, which is seeking funding for its $684 million sports venue enhancement plan.
But the city’s financial commitment for the expansion USFL franchise appears to be minimal in the first year of what Mayor Jim Strickland hopes extends to a three-year contract.
Why are the Showboats returning to Memphis? The answer involves Fred Smith. And even if the team doesn’t flourish, its existence can only help the city. Here’s why.
A question-and-answer primer explains the expansion USFL franchise planning to play at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium starting in 2023.Related story:
The City of Memphis and the USFL, a professional football minor league, reveal that the Memphis Showboats will begin play in April of 2023.
Two former Memphis Tigers quarterbacks were drafted in the 12th round.
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