For John Tate IV, journey back to defensive line was long time coming
Tigers defensive lineman John Tate IV, seen here in 2018, missed last year but is back on the field as a starter on the defensive line. (Daily Memphian file)
Fans can expect to see a better, quicker version of Tate than they saw two years ago, when he suffered an Achilles injury.
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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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