Opposing teams took different routes to AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Arkansas and Kansas had some contrasting fortunes in 2022, but both coaches say a chance to play in the city’s postseason game is a nice reward.
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December 2022
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Arkansas, Kansas set for AutoZone Liberty Bowl
The city’s postseason classic announced on Sunday that Arkansas and Kansas will be the opponents for the 64th edition of the game, which will be played on Dec. 28 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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November 2022
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Rosters for AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game announced
Area’s top seniors will take to the field Dec. 10 at MUS.
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl gives record donation to St. Jude
The 64th AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be played on Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 4:30 p.m. and be broadcast on ESPN.
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October 2022
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Former Notre Dame star to speak at FCA breakfast
Hall of Famer Ismail led Fighting Irish to the national championship in 1988.
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Houston’s Thomas, Northpoint’s Gold named AutoZone Liberty Bowl all-star coaches
The 20th edition of Memphis’ all-star game takes place Dec. 10 at MUS.
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July 2022
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl tickets on sale Aug. 1
This year’s game will be played on Dec. 28 and kicks off at 4:30 p.m.
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June 2022
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Calkins: Steve Spurrier goes way back with Memphis. And he remembers every win.
Steve Spurrier returned to Memphis on Sunday to accept the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award. Some of his biggest triumphs involved Memphis. They may not be what you think.
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May 2022
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Kickoff times set for five Memphis football games, AutoZone Liberty Bowl
The five Tigers games are afternoon or early evening kickoffs; the AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 28.
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Steve Spurrier, unbeaten in Memphis, will get another highlight moment
This year’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award recipient recalls his successful games here as a football coach and a high school pitcher.
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March 2022
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor Steve Spurrier
College Football Hall of Famer won the Heisman Trophy as a player and the national championship as a coach, both at Florida.
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December 2021
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Mississippi St.'s passing attack a huge challenge for Texas Tech
Slowing SEC yardage leader Will Rogers will be a top priority for Texas Tech’s defense in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. And watch for a former Whitehaven High star wearing a Red Raiders uniform.
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Texas Tech routs Mississippi State in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Texas Tech shuts down the Bulldogs’ vaunted offense, achieving the biggest margin of victory in the game since 2013.
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Box score: Texas Tech 34, Mississippi State 7
Dec. 28, 2021: Texas Tech defeats Mississippi State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Coaching matchup adds spice to AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach will face one of his former players, Texas Tech coach Sonny Cumbie, as the Bulldogs play the Red Raiders Tuesday.
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Saturday prep report: Defense carries Blue team to win high school all-star game
Lausanne defensive tackle Myles Saulsberry earns MVP honors during the AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game at Stokes Stadium on the campus of Memphis University School.
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Mississippi State and Texas Tech headed to AutoZone Liberty Bowl
The Dec. 28 game will pit Bulldogs coach Mike Leach against one of his former schools.
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November 2021
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Former ECS star Barrett Jones to speak at FCA/AutoZone Liberty Bowl breakfast
The ESPN Radio football analyst, a three-time national champion at Alabama, will be featured at the Dec. 27 event.
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school All-Star game rosters announced
This year’s game takes place on Dec. 11 at MUS.
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October 2021
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Briarcrest’s Stewart, Kingsbury’s Jones to coach AutoZone Liberty Bowl all-star game
After the pandemic nixed last year’s showcase of talent, coaches say the annual game is more important than ever.
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June 2021
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In a different arena, Peyton Manning’s still thriving
Wearing an orange jacket in a nod to his history with the Tennessee Volunteers, the legendary quarterback follows his father’s footsteps receiving the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award.
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May 2021
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl announces Dec. 28 date, game time
It is the first time since 1993 that it will be in a prime-time slot.
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Longtime board member named AutoZone Liberty Bowl president
Chris Moore also has served as co-chair of the bowl’s annual golf classic for the past 27 years.
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April 2021
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Opinion: When the name is wrong, the smell is no rose
‘“Liberty” works in Philadelphia, where Bud Dudley and the Liberty Bowl came from, but it has no unique meaning in Memphis.’
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor Peyton Manning
The Hall of Fame quarterback joins his father on the list of Distinguished Citizen honorees.
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