Third-down stops aren’t always enough for the Memphis defense
The University of Memphis’ Wardalis Ducksworth (97) tackles D'Wan Mathis of the Temple Owls during the game at Lincoln Financial Field, Oct. 2, 2021, in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Analytics have made fourth-down conversions more common making it even more difficult for the Memphis defense to get off the field.
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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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