Calkins: Memphis fans stood in long lines — and then they sealed the victory.
University of Memphis receiver Koby Drake (85) hypes up the fan in the fourth quarter of a Sept. 17, 2022 game against Arkansas State University. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis fans react to a call during Saturday’s game against Arkansas State University. After the game, Coach Ryan Silverfield said, “The fans get credit for the win. That last drive, what they were able to do as a crowd, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen something like that.” (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Ryan Silverfield prepares to take the field before Saturday’s game. After the game he said, “How sweet is it to be home?” (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis majorettes perform before Saturday’s game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver Javon Ivory (4) jokes with teammates on the sidelines during a Sept. 17, 2022 game against Arkansas State University. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis tight end Caden Prieskorn (86) goes in for a touchdown during a Sept. 17, 2022 game against Arkansas State University. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The fans, they finished the game for us, to be honest. It was just electric,” said University of Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive back Quindell Johnson (15) brings down an Arkansas State University player Saturday. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Memphis fans waited in long lines to get into the stadium Saturday night. But in the end, their bedlam helped clinch the win over Arkansas State. “How sweet is it?” said Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield, who credited the crowd with the victory.
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