Showboats receiver named USFL Special Teams Player of the Year
Memphis Showboats receiver Derrick Dillon was named the USFL 2023 Special Teams Player of the Year. He runs the opening kickoff for a touchdown during the Showboats game against the Birmingham Stallions, Saturday, June 17, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. (Wes Hale/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis receiver Derrick Dillon scored touchdowns on a 109-yard missed field goal return and a 90-yard kickoff return. He led the league in kick returns, averaging 32.8 yards.
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Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
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