How Memphis is trying to plan for Navy’s triple option offense
Navy fullback Jamale Carothers (34) is one of the keys to the Midshipmen’s triple option rushing attack that the Tigers have been preparing for since preseason practice began. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.
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Steven Johnson
Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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