At 4-4, Memphis Tigers have shown only glimpses of team they imagined

Bye week is chance to get better, refresh

By Don Wade, Daily Memphian Updated: October 24, 2018 3:08 PM CT | Published: October 24, 2018 2:18 PM CT

Not so long ago, optimism about the 2018 Memphis football season was a given. The Tigers were the pick to win the American Athletic Conference West Division title. And a midseason home game vs. UCF offered the opportunity to make a statement this season while dishing out a little payback for last season.

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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.

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At 4-4, Memphis Tigers have shown only glimpses of team they imagined

Bye week is chance to get better, refresh

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