Memphis defensive lineman on rivalry game against Tulane: ‘We’ve got to leave our mark’
Tigers defensive linemen CorMontae Hamilton (12) and William Whitlow Jr. (94) celebrate during the third quarter against Charlotte on Oct. 26, 2024, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. (Wes Hale/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis senior defensive lineman William Whitlow Jr. got his first taste of the Tigers’ rivalry with Tulane during his redshirt freshman season in 2022.
A few Green Wave fans ran on the field that year during a road game against Tulane in New Orleans, and it didn’t sit well with Whitlow.
“I was like, ‘Aw, they trying to lil’ boy us or something,’” Whitlow said. “Nah, I don’t like that.”
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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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