Mantra turns to magic for Memphis Tigers kicker
Spetic lined up, took a deep breath and said his three-phrase mantra, “Be happy, smile, be positive.”
Gianni Spetic goes for a kick against Georgia State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Courtesy Memphis Athletics)
Gianni Spetic’s 55-yard bomb in Memphis’ 38-16 road victory over Georgia State gave the Tigers their first lead of the game going into halftime.
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Memphis Tigers Football Gianni SpeticSam Shoemaker
Sam Shoemaker was born and raised in Memphis and attends the University of Memphis, double majoring in journalism and philosophy. He has covered Tiger football since his junior year of high school for various online publications, most recently On3.
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