Memphis loses overtime gamble to East Carolina
University of Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) pressures East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) during a Nov. 13, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. East Carolina beat Memphis, 30-29, in overtime. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (14) scrambles during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) and Hank Pearson (66) celebrate after a sack during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver Marlon Crockett (33) tries to pump the crowd up during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Rodrigues Clark (2) stretches out for a touchdown during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis players celebrate a touchdown during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (14) throws the ball during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive back Jacobi Francis (1) celebrates after an interception during a Nov. 13, 2021 game against ECU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis linebacker Jaylon Allen (37) sacks ECU quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) during a Nov. 13, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive lineman Kayode Oladele (6)pressures ECU quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) during a Nov. 13, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
David Kemp’s 24-yard field goal forces OT, but team’s kicking woes prompt coach Ryan Silverfield to go with 2-point conversion attempt instead of extra point after overtime TD.
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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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