Day 1 of Tigers football camp, and it’s time to get familiar
Memphis running back Marquavius Weaver grips the ball during first day of practice on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis receiver Calvin Austin III makes a catch during first day of practice on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis running back Marquavius Weaver runs a play during first day of practice on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis quarterback Grant Gunnell (right) hands off to running back Brandon Thomas (left) during first day of practice on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis quarterback Grant Gunnell makes a throw during first day of practice on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis quarterback Petter Parrish (left) hands off to running back Julian Barnett (right) during first day of practice on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis quarterback Grant Gunnell makes a throw during first day of practice on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Offensive Coordinator Kevin Johns during first day of practice on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Coach Ryan Silverfield, starting his second full season, sees it as time to get back to basics.
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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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