Memphis linebacker’s faith has restored his joy on the field
Memphis Tigers linebacker JJ Russell (23), a fifth-year senior, had the second-highest tackles on the team last season. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian file)
The fifth-year linebacker’s walk with God has turned him into a better player and teammate.
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Memphis Football JJ Russell Memphis Tigers Football 2021 college football seasonFrank Bonner II
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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