Buckley: Win over Navy not pretty, but it’s soup for the soul
The Tigers turned the ball over on the last two possessions, but are now 3-0, even after facing Navy’s tough-to-defend triple-option offense on a short week.
Topic: Navy Football
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September 2023
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Tigers hang on for win over Navy to stay unbeaten
Quarterback Seth Henigan had two short touchdown runs and Jaylon Allen and the Tigers’ defense came through with two big series late in the game, as the Tigers improved to 3-0.
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Box score: Memphis 28, Navy 24
NCAA football box score for the Thursday, Sept. 14 game between the University of Memphis and Naval Academy.
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Nationally ranked Tigers defense faces new challenge from Navy
Navy has a new coach and does some things differently this year on offense, but the Midshipmen will be facing a Tigers defense ranked second in the country in yards allowed per game when they play Thursday in Memphis.
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August 2022
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Navy football continues tradition of choosing captains with Memphis-area roots
The program has become a bright spot for players with local roots to show they can exceed at the highest levels of leadership, both on the field and for our country.
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June 2021
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Calkins: The Navy torpedoed his dream of playing in the NFL — but Cameron Kinley wouldn’t change a thing
Former Lausanne star Cameron Kinley found himself at the center of a storm this week after it was learned the Navy had rejected his request to defer his service so he could play in the NFL. It’s not the decision he wanted, certainly. But Kinley says he would go to the U.S. Naval Academy all over again.
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May 2021
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Former Cordova star (Cowboys), Lausanne player (Buccaneers) sign as undrafted free agents
The Dallas Cowboys sign former Cordova lineman Quinton Bohanna as an undrafted free agent. Former Lausanne player Cameron Kinley does the same with Tampa Bay.
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November 2020
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Five standouts from Tigers’ win at Navy
The Memphis defense was a primary reason why the Tigers won for the first time at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
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Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
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Tigers’ AAC championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
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Calkins: For old times’ sake, Memphis wins with defense
The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.
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Keys for Memphis against Navy: Build a lead, feed Calvin Austin III
The Tigers need to win to stay alive in the race for a berth in the AAC title game.
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How Memphis is trying to plan for Navy’s triple option offense
The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.
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Status of Dreke Clark, Javon Ivory uncertain for Navy game
Memphis might not have two key playmakers because of injuries.
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Memphis-Navy kickoff time set
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.
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Calkins: Navy’s Cameron Kinley is a Memphian, a cornerback — and a president we can all get behind
When he was in the sixth grade at Presbyterian Day School, Cameron Kinley wrote an essay about what makes Navy athletes special. Now he’s showing us in real life.
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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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Kickoff time for Memphis-Navy game announced
The Nov. 14 game will be on either ESPN 2 or ESPNU.
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December 2019
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Malcolm Perry’s elusiveness leads Navy to Liberty Bowl trophy
The Navy offense runs through quarterback Malcolm Perry. And on a record-breaking day, Perry ended up without the ball on the biggest play.
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Last-second field goal sends Navy past Kansas State
Midshipmen capitalize on two big trick plays and a late field goal to win AutoZone Liberty Bowl over Kansas State.
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Twelve months make a world of difference for Navy, Kansas State
Both of Tuesday's Liberty Bowl team in much better shape than they were this time last year.
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Playing in hometown bowl ‘surreal’ for Navy’s Kinley
Former Lausanne standout has started all 12 games in Navy's secondary this season.
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Kansas State, Navy expected to pack the house for AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Navy-Kansas State match-up figures to be a good draw for AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
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November 2019
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Memphis Tigers rise three spots to No. 18 in second College Football Playoff Rankings
Memphis moved up three spots in the College Football Playoff Rankings, but still sits behind Cincinnati among the non-Power Five teams.
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September 2019
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The Day After: Memphis Tigers offensive line ‘growing up’ and making strides during 4-0 start
Coach Mike Norvell saw a maturing offensive line in the 35-23 win over Navy Thursday evening.
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