Injuries, penalties and mistakes lead to Express’ demise in loss to Apollos
Memphis Express quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) scrambles for a run during the first half of a Saturday, March 30, 2019, game against the Orlando Apollos at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Express defensive back Justin Martin (33) celebrates with his teammates after a first half interception during a Saturday, March 30, 2019, game against the Orlando Apollos at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis quarterback Brandon Silvers (12) came back in to replace an injured Johnny Manziel during a Saturday, March 30, 2019, game against the Orlando Apollos at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Express quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) left the game on his own power after a head injury in the first half of a Saturday, March 30, 2019, game against the Orlando Apollos at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Head coach Mike Singletary was not happy at the refs for their questionable clock management during a Saturday, March 30, 2019, game against the Orlando Apollos at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Express wide receiver Daniel Williams (86) looks for a block after breaking a tackle on a long run in a Saturday, March 30, 2019, game against the Orlando Apollos at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Orlando Apollos quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) gets hit as he throws the ball, resulting in an interception for the Memphis Express during a Saturday, March 30, 2019, game against the Orlando Apollos at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Fans cheered on the Memphis Express despite the weather and some unfortunate calls at the end of the game Saturday, March 30, 2019, against the Orlando Apollos at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Charles James II (24) and Terrell Bonds (21) celebrate after a big interception during a Saturday, March 30, 2019, game against the Orlando Apollos at Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Memphis Express couldn't overcome late penalties, mistakes and injuries as the Orlando Apollos took over the fourth quarter in the 34-31 loss in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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AAF Johnny Manziel Memphis Express Mike Singletary Orlando Appollos Steve SpurrierJonah Jordan
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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