Iowa State transfer already feels at home in Memphis
“I didn’t come in here with a big head or any special accommodations or accolades,” said Joseph Scates, seen here with Iowa State in 2021. “I just came here to play football and get a fair chance at playing ball.” (Justin Hayworth/AP file)
Joseph Scates plays with confidence but didn’t join the Tigers with a big ego. “I just want to work,” he said.
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Frank Bonner II
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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