Mettenberger and tough defense lead Express to franchise’s first victory
Davis Tull (55) of the Memphis Express celebrates with teammates after an interception against the San Diego Fleet during their Alliance of American Football league game at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Myles Nash (91) of the San Diego knocks away a pass attempt by Memphis Express quaterback Zach Mettenberger (8) during their Alliance of American Football league game at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Head coach Mike Singletary of the Memphis Express calls a play against the San Diego Fleet during their AAF league game at the Liberty Bowl on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Express receiver Alton Howard looks for an opening to the endzone on a long run during the tem's AAF league game against the San Diego Fleet at the Liberty Bowl on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Express Reece Horn celebrates after a reception for a first down against the San Diego Fleet during their AAF league game at the Liberty Bowl on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Myles Nash (91) of the San Diego knocks away a pass attempt by Memphis Express quaterback Zach Mettenberger (8) during their AAF league game at the Liberty Bowl on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Express quaterback Zach Mettenberger (8) waits for a commercial break to pass during the teams AAF league game against the San Diego Fleet at the Liberty Bowl on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Express Devin Lucien (15) straight arms a San Diego Fleet defender on a run during their AAF league game at the Liberty Bowl on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Express running back Zac Stacy (center) is taken down for a short gain against the San Diego Fleet during their AAF league game at the Liberty Bowl on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Express kicker Austin MacGinnis (3) scores against the San Diego Fleet during their AFF league game at the Liberty Bowl on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Express running back Terrence Magee (43) is taken down for a short gain against the San Diego Fleet during their AAF league game at the Liberty Bowl on March 2, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Zach Mettenberger delivered the Express their first victory in his Alliance of American Football debut as Memphis bested San Diego 26-23.
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Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
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