Answering the Call

University of Memphis’ Allie Prescott is standing in the gap for his alma mater

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 17, 2019 7:42 PM CT | Published: July 17, 2019 6:29 AM CT
<strong>Interim University of Memphis athletic director Allie Prescott, a former Tigers pitcher, stands on the mound in FedExPark on the university's Park Avenue campus. Prescott, who applied for the AD's position more than 20 years ago, made a one-year commitment to serve as interim AD following the resignation of Tom Bowen in May.</strong> (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)

Interim University of Memphis athletic director Allie Prescott, a former Tigers pitcher, stands on the mound in FedExPark on the university's Park Avenue campus. Prescott, who applied for the AD's position more than 20 years ago, made a one-year commitment to serve as interim AD following the resignation of Tom Bowen in May. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)

Once denied the dream of being the athletics director at the University of Memphis, former Tiger athlete Allie Prescott is happy to serve his school and his city yet again.

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Don Wade

Don Wade

Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.


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