Go Tigers Go! A TCY Dynasty

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 09:41 AM

I will be running a Memphis Tigers Dynasty, with the details on this to follow up later today when I get home.

It will be set on All-Star with Random Academic Reputations on Yes...Solecismic 8 will be set in Tennessee as well, to increase the competition for recruiting.

The details, story outline will follow tonight. Thanks for the 6 who voted in the poll on this.

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 09:26 PM

There I was sitting in my office, working on some offensive plays when the phone rings.

"Coach Thomas, this is R.C. Johnson, AD at the University of Memphis, I was wondering if you would be interested in being our Head Coach for Football."

"Um, yeah, funny one Tohara, give it up. You almost got me there."

"Coach Thomas, I assure you, I am not Tohara, I am R.C. Johnson, and I am asking you to come in for an interview for our Head Coaching position."

The cold sweat broke across my brow, thinking, I just screwed my chance to coach Div I ball.

"Mr. Johnson, I am on the next plane out to Memphis."

"Coach Thomas, rest assured, you have an airline ticket waiting for you. We look forward to meeting with you."

What can I say, several rigorous interviews later, I was being offered the position, what more could I say but Hell Yes! A chance to coach in the Div I.

The common cry throughout the entire Div I press, crowd, and even Tiger Fans, Dennis who? Coach Who? Led Who to Where?

We have been written off in CUSA, and pretty much the football world, just how I like it, sneak attack.

Recoil · 01-10-2005, 09:45 PM

Nice. I voted for the Tigers. I'll be reading.

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 09:46 PM

Well, lets get down to it...time to look at my current staff.

Code:

 
Sydicate Coordinator
Celeste Carter
Academic Eligibility: Fair
Syndicate Investigation: Terrible
Solicit Donations: Excellent
 
Offensive Coordinator
Derek Poston 
Play Calling: Fair
Injury Avoidance: Fair 
Rehabilitation: Good 
Congeniality: Lousy 
QB: Terrible 
RB: Terrific 
WR: Excellent 
OL: Lousy 
K:  Decent
 
Defensive Coordinator
Deon Browning
Play Calling: Terrific
Injury Avoidance: Pretty Good 
Rehabilitation: Terrible 
Congeniality: Fair 
DL: Good
LB: Decent
DB: Lousy

Looking at the staff I am stuck with this season, It looks like I might have to replace all three of the main cogs. My scouts are decent, and I will more than likely only replace them if they retire or move on.

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 09:54 PM

Onto the current Memphis Tigers Roster

Player	#	Pos	Elig	Current Estimate	Future Estimate
Van Diver, William	9	QB	SO	11	17
Beauregard, K.C.	16	QB(WO)	FR	5	27
Meek, Donald	11	QB(WO)	JR(RS)	9	24
Peterson, Artie	12	QB(WO)	FR	7	21
Boyer, Randy	32	RB	SR	45	45
Everett, Amos	31	RB	SR	46	57
Gardner, Vince	40	RB	SR	40	40
Pfingsten, Eugene	37	RB	FR	15	53
Tallent, Peter	28	RB	JR	23	25
Harden, Patrick	38	RB(WO)	SO(RS)	12	12
Cirino, Harold	23	FB	FR	20	62
English, Terrance	22	FB	SR(RS)	27	27
Gray, Terrell	41	FB	JR	36	51
Zolak, Johnnie	39	FB	SR(RS)	34	35
Freeman, Bob	91	TE	FR	15	48
Poole, Mercury	92	TE	JR	30	47
Poston, Sean	87	TE	SR	37	51
Spikes, Bobby	88	TE(WO)	FR	4	47
Burlsworth, Broderick	81	WR	SO(RS)	10	17
Cochrane, Ernie	82	WR	FR	22	26
Groce, Conrad	8	WR	SR	27	27
Perkins, Billy Joe	80	WR	SO	31	41
Sheldon, Leland	84	WR	SR	28	54
Wallace, Donny	4	WR	SO	31	31
Tubbs, Jeffrey	86	WR(WO)	FR	10	37
Matthews, Victor	53	C	SR(RS)	47	61
Rexin, Terrell	52	C	SO(RS)	19	55
Barton, Cris	68	G	JR	26	26
Kemp, Ryan	67	G	SR	27	47
King, Levon	61	G	SR(RS)	47	60
Harper, Wendell	60	G(WO)	FR	3	21
Austin, Jumbo	70	T	SR(RS)	49	49
Bjorkstam, J.T.	64	T	JR(RS)	21	21
Bopp, Dusty	75	T	SO(RS)	8	36
Hatcher, Hunter	69	T	FR	9	26
Eddins, Leon	10	P	SO	34	66
Heaton, Ted	15	P	SR(RS)	32	32
Pierce, Tony	1	P	SO	24	28
Porcher, Andre	6	K	SR	45	57
Ramirez, Johnnie	3	K	SO	28	28
Bailey, Andre	93	DE	JR(RS)	10	21
Coffey, Louis	77	DE	SR	18	21
Crane, Kendall	97	DE	SO(RS)	13	44
Goodwin, Omar	76	DE	SR	31	31
Brannan, Victor	78	DE(WO)	FR	5	10
Moore, Dusty	74	DE(WO)	FR	13	24
D'Antonio, Brian	73	DT	SR(RS)	45	45
Erickson, K.C.	95	DT	JR(RS)	23	43
Roller, Orlando	72	DT	SR	26	39
Humphrey, Shawn	71	DT(WO)	SO(RS)	10	28
Antonio, Troy	54	ILB	SR	19	27
Noblitt, Quinn	56	ILB	SR	24	42
Welch, Joel	90	ILB	FR	8	30
Booker, Tony	99	ILB(WO)	SO(RS)	8	35
Blackwell, Johnnie	42	OLB	SO	9	51
Whitten, Darrin	47	OLB	JR	34	42
Clayton, Justin	57	OLB(WO)	SO	8	35
Lucas, Lance	98	OLB(WO)	JR	12	37
Newhart, Ernest	55	OLB(WO)	SO(RS)	2	3
Gangi, Mickey	34	CB	JR	26	26
Lyle, Archie	46	CB	SR	22	22
Wooden, Nicky	43	CB	SO	32	43
Fleming, Robert	49	CB(WO)	FR	13	39
Thurston, Brent	36	CB(WO)	FR	2	21
Galloway, Ray	21	S	SO	27	48
Horn, Tito	35	S	SO	14	52
Landry, Donovan	26	S	SO	27	46
Mincey, Howie	27	S	FR	16	41

...I think we are hurting in the main place the most.....QB.

And it is obvious that besides RB and some bright spots on the OL...we suck....we are going to be recruiting heavily in all positions, we have 16 walk ons, with 3 of them in the QB spot.

This is going to be a rough season...And Looking at our running backs, Amos Everett may get tagged with a red shirt this season.

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 09:58 PM

And onto our schedule this season

Week	Opponent	Result	Attendance	Weather	TV
2	at Mississippi				0
3	JOHNSON CITY				0
4	at Arkansas State				0
$$5	at Alabama-Birmingham				0
$$6	HOUSTON				0
$$8	TULANE				0
$$9	at Cincinnati				0
$$11	LOUISVILLE				0
$$12	SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI				0
$$13	at East Carolina				0
$$14	at South Florida				0

Looking at our schedule, we may be able to go .500 this season, this makes me happy and may actually allow us to seal up several recruits.

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 09:59 PM

Lets round this report out with the Top 25:

Team	Record	Conf	Comp	Poll	Loss	Sched	Total	Rank
Oklahoma	0-0	HTW	2.00	1.50	0.00	1.12	4.62	1
Michigan	0-0	BKT	1.00	4.50	0.00	0.52	6.02	2
Florida State	0-0	ATR	4.00	4.00	0.00	0.12	8.12	3
Miami of Florida	0-0	ATR	3.00	5.00	0.00	1.36	9.36	4
Georgia	0-0	CFD	6.00	5.50	0.00	2.08	13.58	5
Texas	0-0	HTW	8.00	5.00	0.00	1.20	14.20	6
Ohio State	0-0	BKT	5.00	9.50	0.00	0.68	15.18	7
Nebraska	0-0	HTW	7.00	8.50	0.00	1.04	16.54	8
Florida	0-0	CFD	10.00	6.50	0.00	2.04	18.54	9
Louisiana State	0-0	CFD	12.00	9.00	0.00	2.40	23.40	10
Southern California	0-0	WCT	9.00	13.50	0.00	1.88	24.38	11
Penn State	0-0	BKT	13.00	14.00	0.00	0.72	27.72	12
Tennessee	0-0	CFD	11.00	15.50	0.00	2.20	28.70	13
Wisconsin	0-0	BKT	17.00	13.00	0.00	0.80	30.80	14
UCLA	0-0	WCT	14.00	15.00	0.00	1.92	30.92	15
Alabama	0-0	CFD	15.00	14.00	0.00	2.28	31.28	16
Virginia Tech	0-0	ATR	18.00	14.50	0.00	1.56	34.06	17
Clemson	0-0	ATR	19.00	18.00	0.00	0.04	37.04	18
Notre Dame	0-0	IND	16.00	18.50	0.00	4.56	39.06	19
Auburn	0-0	CFD	23.00	17.50	0.00	2.36	42.86	20
Texas A&M	0-0	HTW	21.00	24.00	0.00	1.24	46.24	21
Iowa	0-0	BKT	25.00	22.00	0.00	0.48	47.48	22
Kansas State	0-0	HTW	20.00	28.00	0.00	0.96	48.96	23
Oregon	0-0	WCT	22.00	25.50	0.00	1.76	49.26	24
Purdue	0-0	BKT	26.00	26.00	0.00	0.76	52.76	25

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 10:06 PM

Looking deep into our roster, I realize, I might have to balance some things out...we are pretty deep offensively in some places, and I see some diamonds in the rough at FB, TE, and WR.

I also see that Amos Everett will benefit us better next year, so I am tagging him with his Red Shirt. Boy was he pissed when I let him know, but with a brief discussion, and explaining to him, he will be our feature back next season, he was pretty happy.

Other players tagged

FB Harold Cirino
TE Bobby Spikes
WR Jeffrey Tubbs

These are on top of the ones tagged prior to my arrival at Memphis.

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 10:41 PM

Week 1

No game this week, allows me to look into some of the classes and educational aspects of my players.

Looking into it, I see some potential problems arising throughout the season, the coaches and I will make sure they are taken care of.

I think some of my major issues will be dealing with keeping the boosters away from the players, as obviously my Syndicate coordinator has no desire to.

Discussions were had with Derek and Deon, and we have decided to run the Pro Set offensively this season, and focus on a 4-6 primarily on D, but obviously rotation will happen as we scout our competitors.

Recruiting

I am primarily going to be shooting for some of the local talent....hitting TN primarily, but I will run into MS and AR as well...we will see if I can win with locals....

Starting right off the bat, I make an immediate push to upgrade the QB situation...

QB Norbert Bond - Visit - Offer
QB Cedric Bauer - Visit - Offer

Based on their skills and abilities they will provide an immediate upgrade to their position, so I feel that we are getting an instant boost in the QB position with these two.

WR Quinn Meechan - Visit
WR Darrell Emmons - Visit
ILB Bruce Segalas - Visit
RB Sherman Zimmerman - Visit
CB Max Foley - Visit
S Johnnie Hanson - Visit
DE Lewis Tepper
DE Buddy Rhinehart
G Bo Rubio
OLB Leonard Hardy
OLB Van McNulty
DT Neil Meche
DT Roderick Lane
T Rufus Greene
C J.C. Jaeger
CB Kendall Dixon

The rest of the players were contacted by phone and personal visits at their homes, The travel budget is stretched out a lot more when you have some great talent close to you.

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 10:46 PM

Week 2

We head into Mississippi for a brutal open to our season. They have a great squad, were we are going to be challanged to take them on, with some good play calling we can shut their offense down. We are going to rely on our RB's and FB's to take this one to them.

Recruiting

I am going to again focus on the group of recruits from Week 1, I want to nail a few to commitments before I move onto others. We need this talent, and we need it in a bad way.

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 10:55 PM

Week 2 Game Report:

Memphis at Mississippi

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Box Score: Memphis at Mississippi
Oxford, MS.
Week 2, 2004
Attendance: 41,900 (60,600).

Weather: 76 degrees, fair.
1Q: 11:44 MISS - Phil Wakefield 6 pass from Mack Heiser.
1Q: 11:44 MISS - Bubba Berkebile extra point.
1Q: 09:21 MISS - Bennie Stockdale 3 run.
1Q: 09:21 MISS - Bubba Berkebile extra point.
1Q: 02:43 MISS - Roderick Webb 1 pass from Mack Heiser.
1Q: 02:43 MISS - Bubba Berkebile extra point.
2Q: 14:43 MISS - Bubba Berkebile 29 field goal.
2Q: 10:09 MISS - Bennie Stockdale 29 pass from Mack Heiser.
2Q: 10:09 MISS - Bubba Berkebile extra point.
2Q: 05:40 MISS - Jonathan Bauer 6 run.
2Q: 05:40 MISS - Bubba Berkebile extra point failed.
2Q: 00:44 MISS - Jonathan Bauer 6 run.
2Q: 00:44 MISS - Bubba Berkebile extra point.
3Q: 05:42 MISS - Jorge Kaplan 14 pass from Rico Blackburn.
3Q: 05:42 MISS - Bubba Berkebile extra point.
4Q: 14:19 MEMP - Andre Porcher 37 field goal.
4Q: 09:04 MISS - Billy Joe Bowers 2 run.
4Q: 09:04 MISS - Bubba Berkebile extra point.

Game MVP: MISS 3 Mack Heiser

Memphis 0 0 0 3 - 3
Mississippi 21 23 7 7 - 58

Team Statistics  MEMP  MISS
First Downs  6  34
Total Rushes  17  48
Net Rushing Yards  28  161
Yards Per Carry  1.6  3.3
Rushing Yards  51  188
Tckld Loss/Yards  3-5  3-3
Sacked/Yards Lost  3-18  4-24
Pass Attempts  35  37
Completions  9  25
Passing Yards  77  377
Yards Per Attempt  2.2  10.1
Interceptions  1  0
Fumbles/Lost  3/2  0/0
Total Plays  52  85
Total Yards  105  538
Yards Per Play  2.0  6.3
3rd Down Plays  0/14  7/14
Penalties  6  4
Penalty Yards  36  35
Avg. Drive Start  OWN 22  OWN 45
Time Of Possession  20:25  39:35

Can you say getting your ass handed to you? Can you say it with a straight face?

That's ok, the rest of the nation can't either. Memphis has turned into the laughing stock in the press as we managed to blow our opener in a massive way. Our offense was....well...non existent...and the defense, I think they feel like they ran a marathon.

Now this doesn't help recruiting one bit...

MacroGuru · 01-10-2005, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Recoil

Nice. I voted for the Tigers. I'll be reading.

Thank you, I am working on this, it's going to be rough...the team is beat up...and not looking pretty.

MizzouRah · 01-11-2005, 08:57 AM

I'm interested in some recruiting pointers.

Todd

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I'm interested in some recruiting pointers.

Todd

One thing I tend to do, in order to convince or talk some of the higher recruits into coming, is to keep in contact with them until I am told by their HS coach that it is enough....most of the time my recruiting class is around 10 to 15 players, but I am generally ranking 88 to 90 out of 100 for my recruiting grade when I do this. I get top 50 players in their position. And a lot of the time, I offer a scholarship to top 10 players on the 1st week.

Others may handle it differently, however, this is one of the most effective way. And a lot of the times, I can get some players from 50 to 100, just by requesting their visit and staying in contact a couple of times.

MizzouRah · 01-11-2005, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

One thing I tend to do, in order to convince or talk some of the higher recruits into coming, is to keep in contact with them until I am told by their HS coach that it is enough....most of the time my recruiting class is around 10 to 15 players, but I am generally ranking 88 to 90 out of 100 for my recruiting grade when I do this. I get top 50 players in their position. And a lot of the time, I offer a scholarship to top 10 players on the 1st week.

Others may handle it differently, however, this is one of the most effective way. And a lot of the times, I can get some players from 50 to 100, just by requesting their visit and staying in contact a couple of times.

Thanks, this is what I have been doing, but most of the higher up recruits refuse to visit my school. I wish you could pick a game for them to come and see. Last year's class was pretty good, so maybe I shouldn't worry. One thing that bugs me is when I call and visit a player in green, it's not as clear cut as the help file makes it seem.

Good luck!!

Todd

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 08:20 PM

Week 3

We welcome Johnson City into Memphis for our home opener. I am beyond pumped, my first home game.

I feel through the pep talk I gave the team at the start of the game, we should see some dynamic output from the team....

One thing, Amos Everett is giving me the look, put me in...I don't want to, but if the situation is drastic, I will pull him in.

Recruiting

I am pretty much trying to land the same, however, I will branch out a bit, and attempt to bring in some more recruits...right now, the list is growing on contacts...but I have yet to offer many additional visits.

Injury Report

SR DT Brian D'Antonio has a hyper extended knee that is going to keep him out for close to 4 weeks, the training staff is looking into what they can do to bring the healing up a bit.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 08:33 PM

Week 3 Box Score

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Box Score: Johnson City at Memphis
Memphis, TN.

Week 3, 2004

Attendance: 39,000 (62,400).


Weather: 64 degrees, fair.

2Q: 10:51 MEMP - Mercury Poole 7 pass from Donald Meek.
2Q: 10:51 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
2Q: 03:54 MEMP - Andre Porcher 37 field goal.
2Q: 00:04 MEMP - Andre Porcher 43 field goal.
3Q: 09:21 JOHN - Dwayne McIntyre 1 run.
3Q: 09:21 JOHN - Leland Ewbank extra point.
3Q: 06:28 MEMP - Vince Gardner 2 run.
3Q: 06:28 MEMP - Randy Boyer run for conversion failed.
3Q: 00:20 JOHN - Richard Giroux 16 pass from Rex Ansell.
3Q: 00:20 JOHN - Leland Ewbank extra point.
4Q: 12:43 MEMP - Vince Gardner 8 run.
4Q: 12:43 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
4Q: 06:36 JOHN - Leland Ewbank 35 field goal.
4Q: 01:55 MEMP - Andre Porcher 24 field goal.
4Q: 00:18 JOHN - George Fitzgerald 27 pass from Rex Ansell.
4Q: 00:18 JOHN - Leland Ewbank extra point.

Game MVP: MEMP 32 Randy Boyer

Johnson City	0	0	14	10	-	24
Memphis	                0             13	  6	10	-	29

Team Statistics		JOHN		MEMP

First Downs		27		21

Total Rushes		45		35
Net Rushing Yards		201		217
Yards Per Carry		4.4		6.2
Rushing Yards		231		220
Tckld Loss/Yards		4-7		3-3
Sacked/Yards Lost		4-23		0-0

Pass Attempts		24		25
Completions		14		12
Passing Yards		274		199
Yards Per Attempt		11.4		7.9
Interceptions		1		0
Fumbles/Lost		3/1		1/1

Total Plays		69		60
Total Yards		475		416
Yards Per Play		6.8		6.9

3rd Down Plays		5/12		5/11

Penalties		                  12		  6
Penalty Yards		103		56

Avg. Drive Start		OWN 22		OWN 33
Time Of Possession		33:04		26:56

I was happy to make it off with the win, in the end, we started to give the game to them. Their offense churned it up, taking the TOP away from us by 7 minutes, almost ensuring that if they were able to make the go ahead score, we wouldn't be able to follow up.

I awarded the game ball to Randy Boyer, he deserved it with his offensive performance today.

I reminded the boys, this is the first win in a long season, and we need to complete 4 full quarters, not just the 2 that came out in this game..They knew that, and realized it.

I will let them rest an extra day, but this weeks practice is going to be busy, we travel to Arkansas to take on Arkansas State.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 08:34 PM

Individuals From Week 3

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Memphis Individual Statistics

Rushing		Att	Yards	Avg	Long	TD	Stufd	Sackd
32 Boyer		19	101	5.3	18	0	4	0
11 Meek		7	12	1.7	7	0	3	0
40 Gardner		6	74	12.3	51	2	1	0
80 Perkins		2	28	14.0	24	0	0	0
39 Zolak		1	2	2.0	2	0	0	0

Passing		Att	Comp	Yards	Yd/Att	Long	TD	Int
11 Meek		25	12	199	7.9	49	1	0

Receiving		Catch	Yards	Avg	YAC	Long	TD
32 Boyer		5	65	13.0	30	34	0
80 Perkins		3	48	16.0	11	19	0
8 Groce		2	30	15.0	16	20	0
92 Poole		1	7	7.0	18	7	1
84 Sheldon		1	49	49.0	23	49	0

Punt Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
40 Gardner		3	14	4.6	0

Kick Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
40 Gardner		1	16	16.0	0
4 Wallace		1	18	18.0	0
8 Groce		1	23	23.0	0

Punting		Punts	Yards	Avg	Long	In20
10 Eddins		3	110	36.6	42	2

Kicking		FG	FGA	Long	PAT	Att
6 Porcher		3	4	43	2	2

Defense		Tackle	Assist	Sack	Int	IntYds	IntTD
95 Erickson		9	0	1.0	0	0	0
21 Galloway		7	6	0.0	0	0	0
54 Antonio		7	2	0.0	0	0	0
47 Whitten		5	3	0.0	0	0	0
97 Crane		4	1	2.0	0	0	0
72 Roller		4	1	0.0	0	0	0
56 Noblitt		4	0	0.0	0	0	0
43 Wooden		4	0	0.0	0	0	0
76 Goodwin		3	4	0.0	0	0	0
34 Gangi		3	2	0.0	1	0	0
77 Coffey		2	2	1.0	0	0	0
26 Landry		2	1	0.0	0	0	0
99 Booker		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
42 Blackwell		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
90 Welch		1	1	0.0	0	0	0
32 Boyer		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
87 Poston		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
71 Humphrey		0	1	0.0	0	0	0

Miscellaneous		Fumb	FForc	Recov	MiscTD	KeyRBlk	SckAlwd
61 King		0	0	0	0	6	0
53 Matthews	0	0	0	0	4	0
67 Kemp		0	0	0	0	2	0
40 Gardner	1	0	0	0	0	0
39 Zolak		0	0	0	0	1	0
87 Poston		0	1	0	0	0	0
70 Austin		0	0	0	0	1	0
72 Roller		0	0	1	0	0	0
54 Antonio		0	1	0	0	0	0
43 Wooden	0	1	0	0	0	0

Player		Stokes Awarded
32 Randy Boyer		5
11 Donald Meek		4
40 Vince Gardner		2
80 Billy Joe Perkins		2
97 Kendall Crane		2
39 Johnnie Zolak		1
92 Mercury Poole		1
61 Levon King		1
6 Andre Porcher		1
76 Omar Goodwin		1
77 Louis Coffey		1
54 Troy Antonio		1
34 Mickey Gangi		1
26 Donovan Landry		1

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 08:43 PM

Week 4

Practice was grueling, but I feel this team is ready, we shifted the defense up to a 4-3, running more man to man and bump and run than we normally would, just trying to bring something different out to help the team.

This week, we focused on the truism of four full quarters, and a lot of the players made comments of high school football all over again, however, I had to remind them, they have yet to show me a game of four full quarters.

I drew the line, and they have accepted the challange

Recruiting

No signings yet, still focusing on the primary recruits from Week 1

Injury Report

DT Brian D'Antonio is still out with his knee
K Johnnie Ramirez is probably with a bruised sternum, he took a shot lost game.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 08:48 PM

Week 4 Box Score

Memphis at Arkansas State

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Box Score: Memphis at Arkansas State
Jonesboro, AR.

Week 4, 2004

Attendance: 15,400 (30,700).


Weather: 87 degrees, fair.

1Q: 10:14 ARST - Les Cusano 24 field goal.
2Q: 05:11 MEMP - Randy Boyer 6 run.
2Q: 05:11 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
2Q: 00:43 ARST - Robbie Morrison 61 interception return.
2Q: 00:43 ARST - Les Cusano extra point.
3Q: 11:18 MEMP - Vince Gardner 1 run.
3Q: 11:18 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
3Q: 04:02 ARST - Les Cusano 28 field goal.
4Q: 13:13 ARST - Norman Jeffcoat 4 run.
4Q: 13:13 ARST - Rickey Fredrickson run for conversion failed.
4Q: 04:51 MEMP - Randy Boyer 13 run.
4Q: 04:51 MEMP - Donald Meek run for conversion failed.

Game MVP: MEMP 32 Randy Boyer

Memphis	                0	7	7	6	-	20
Arkansas State	3	7	3	6	-	19

Team Statistics		MEMP		ARST

First Downs		23		20

Total Rushes		37		38
Net Rushing Yards		259		178
Yards Per Carry		7.0		4.6
Rushing Yards		278		187
Tckld Loss/Yards		2-3		3-4
Sacked/Yards Lost		2-16		1-5

Pass Attempts		27		27
Completions		14		13
Passing Yards		202		149
Yards Per Attempt		7.4		5.5
Interceptions		1		0
Fumbles/Lost		1/1		1/0

Total Plays		64		65
Total Yards		461		327
Yards Per Play		7.2		5.0

3rd Down Plays		4/10		5/14

Penalties		                10		  3
Penalty Yards		80		26

Avg. Drive Start		OWN 22		OWN 31
Time Of Possession		27:53		32:07

The philosophy worked, they gave me four full quarters, and I couldn't have been happier with the team.

I walked across the field to shake the coach's hand, thinking "I now have a winning record"

The press is laughing still, but you know what, I am doing ok at proving them wrong.

Randy Boyer is slowly starting to shine, and the kid is proving he has the toughness to do what he has been asked.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 08:50 PM

Week 4 Individuals

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Memphis Individual Statistics

Rushing		Att	Yards	Avg	Long	TD	Stufd	Sackd
32 Boyer		23	230	10.0	70	2	1	0
11 Meek		8	2	0.2	9	0	2	2
40 Gardner	6	27	4.5	14	1	0	0

Passing		Att	Comp	Yards	Yd/Att	Long	TD	Int
11 Meek		27	14	202	7.4	24	0	1

Receiving		Catch	Yards	Avg	YAC	Long	TD
80 Perkins		6	86	14.3	22	21	0
32 Boyer		3	35	11.6	3	22	0
84 Sheldon	2	35	17.5	0	24	0
41 Gray		1	10	10.0	4	10	0
4 Wallace		1	17	17.0	6	17	0
8 Groce		1	19	19.0	4	19	0

Punt Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
40 Gardner		2	5	2.5	0

Kick Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
8 Groce		                4	88	22.0	0
84 Sheldon		1	22	22.0	0

Punting		Punts	Yards	Avg	Long	In20
10 Eddins		4	142	35.5	42	0

Kicking		FG	FGA	Long	PAT	Att
6 Porcher		0	0	0	2	2

Defense		Tackle	Assist	Sack	Int	IntYds	IntTD
73 D'Antonio	9	6	0.0	0	0	0
26 Landry		8	0	0.0	0	0	0
21 Galloway	6	3	0.0	0	0	0
56 Noblitt		6	1	0.0	0	0	0
43 Wooden	4	1	0.0	0	0	0
76 Goodwin	3	1	0.0	0	0	0
35 Horn		3	0	0.0	0	0	0
72 Roller		2	1	1.0	0	0	0
47 Whitten		2	1	0.0	0	0	0
46 Lyle		2	1	0.0	0	0	0
32 Boyer		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
34 Gangi		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
92 Poole		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
70 Austin		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
64 Bjorkstam	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
93 Bailey		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
97 Crane		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
77 Coffey		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
95 Erickson	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
42 Blackwell	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
54 Antonio		0	1	0.0	0	0	0
98 Lucas		0	1	0.0	0	0	0
36 Thurston	0	1	0.0	0	0	0

Miscellaneous		Fumb	FForc	Recov	MiscTD	KeyRBlk	SckAlwd
67 Kemp		0	0	0	0	2	1
61 King		0	0	0	0	6	1
53 Matthews		0	0	0	0	3	0
70 Austin		0	0	0	0	2	0
32 Boyer		1	0	0	0	0	0
41 Gray		0	0	0	0	1	0
39 Zolak		0	0	0	0	1	0
26 Landry		0	1	0	0	0	0

Player		Stokes Awarded
11 Donald Meek		6
32 Randy Boyer		5
40 Vince Gardner		2
80 Billy Joe Perkins		2
21 Ray Galloway		2
84 Leland Sheldon		1
61 Levon King		1
72 Orlando Roller		1
34 Mickey Gangi		1
26 Donovan Landry		1

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 08:58 PM

Week 5

Conference play starts, and this is where it becomes crucial, every win brings us a step closer to the championship, every loss, well...that takes us away from the bowls.

The first set of grades have come out, I am not liking what I am seeing, and I turn to help a couple of players assigning them some time with the coaches.

WR Donny Wallace
T J.T. Bjorkstram
DT Brian D'Antonio
G Ryan Kemp

They aren't failing, I am just taking some precautions to avoid this. One thing I have stressed from the get go. "Student" Athlete, Student before athlete.

We are traveling to Alabama-Birmingham this week. We are going to keep the same defensive philosophy, however, we are going to focus on some non conventional game planning on offense to see if we can catch them off guard.

Recruiting

No signings yet, still focusing on the primary recruits from Week 1

Injury Report

DT Brian D'Antonio is now questionable with his knee
K Johnnie Ramirez is probable with a bruised sternum

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 09:21 PM

Week 5 Individual Stats

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Memphis Individual Statistics

Rushing		Att	Yards	Avg	Long	TD	Stufd	Sackd
32 Boyer		24	228	9.5	77	3	4	0
40 Gardner	10	158	15.8	74	1	2	0
11 Meek		8	29	3.6	12	0	1	1
28 Tallent		2	6	3.0	6	0	1	0
4 Wallace		1	4	4.0	4	0	0	0

Passing		Att	Comp	Yards	Yd/Att	Long	TD	Int
11 Meek		29	16	142	4.8	23	1	1

Receiving		Catch	Yards	Avg	YAC	Long	TD
32 Boyer		4	20	5.0	15	12	0
87 Poston		3	29	9.6	6	18	0
84 Sheldon	3	31	10.3	6	18	0
92 Poole		2	8	4.0	6	6	1
4 Wallace		2	11	5.5	6	8	0
80 Perkins		2	43	21.5	10	23	0

Punt Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
40 Gardner		4	14	3.5	0
43 Wooden		1	11	11.0	0

Kick Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
8 Groce		                1	26	26.0	0

Punting		Punts	Yards	Avg	Long	In20
10 Eddins		3	98	32.6	37	1

Kicking		FG	FGA	Long	PAT	Att
6 Porcher		2	3	48	6	6

Defense		Tackle	Assist	Sack	Int	IntYds	IntTD
21 Galloway	9	1	0.0	0	0	0
43 Wooden	6	0	0.0	1	0	0
42 Blackwell	5	0	2.0	0	0	0
95 Erickson	4	1	1.0	0	0	0
56 Noblitt		4	2	0.0	0	0	0
76 Goodwin	3	2	2.0	0	0	0
73 D'Antonio	3	0	0.5	0	0	0
77 Coffey		2	1	1.5	0	0	0
26 Landry		2	1	0.0	1	0	0
34 Gangi		2	1	0.0	0	0	0
92 Poole		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
93 Bailey		1	0	1.0	0	0	0
52 Rexin		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
78 Brannan	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
47 Whitten		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
36 Thurston	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
27 Mincey		0	0	0.0	2	80	1
71 Humphrey	0	1	0.0	0	0	0
54 Antonio		0	1	0.0	0	0	0
35 Horn		0	1	0.0	0	0	0

Miscellaneous		Fumb	FForc	Recov	MiscTD	KeyRBlk	SckAlwd
75 Bopp		0	0	0	0	0	1
70 Austin		0	0	0	0	8	0
61 King		0	0	0	0	5	0
67 Kemp		0	0	1	0	3	0
53 Matthews	0	0	0	0	3	0
52 Rexin		0	0	0	0	2	0
11 Meek		1	0	0	0	0	0
38 Harden		0	0	1	0	0	0
32 Boyer		1	0	0	0	0	0
41 Gray		0	0	0	0	1	0
8 Groce		1	0	0	0	0	0

Player		Stokes Awarded
32 Randy Boyer		9
40 Vince Gardner		4
27 Howie Mincey		3
11 Donald Meek		2
46 Archie Lyle		2
26 Donovan Landry		2
38 Patrick Harden		1
80 Billy Joe Perkins		1
84 Leland Sheldon		1
61 Levon King		1
67 Ryan Kemp		1
6 Andre Porcher		1
43 Nicky Wooden		1
34 Mickey Gangi		1
21 Ray Galloway		1

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 09:21 PM

Week 5 Box Score

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Box Score: Memphis at Alabama-Birmingham
Birmingham, AL.

Week 5, 2004

Attendance: 33,600 (83,100).


Weather: 66 degrees, fair.

1Q: 13:13 ALBI - Trent Meyer 36 interception return.
1Q: 13:13 ALBI - Jackie Wallis extra point.
1Q: 11:39 MEMP - Randy Boyer 44 run.
1Q: 11:39 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
1Q: 07:17 MEMP - Randy Boyer 5 run.
1Q: 07:17 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
2Q: 09:05 MEMP - Mercury Poole 2 pass from Donald Meek.
2Q: 09:05 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
2Q: 05:15 MEMP - Vince Gardner 74 run.
2Q: 05:15 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
2Q: 01:57 MEMP - Andre Porcher 30 field goal.
2Q: 00:00 MEMP - Andre Porcher 48 field goal.
3Q: 09:01 ALBI - B.J. Dotson 17 pass from Kenyon Bradford.
3Q: 09:01 ALBI - Jackie Wallis extra point.
3Q: 03:18 ALBI - B.J. Dotson 12 pass from Kenyon Bradford.
3Q: 03:18 ALBI - Jackie Wallis extra point.
3Q: 02:33 MEMP - Randy Boyer 3 run.
3Q: 02:33 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
4Q: 01:48 MEMP - Howie Mincey 62 interception return.
4Q: 01:48 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.

Game MVP: MEMP 32 Randy Boyer

Memphis	              14	20	7	7	-	48
Alabama-Birmingham	7	0	14	0	-	21

Team Statistics		MEMP		ALBI

First Downs		26		17

Total Rushes		45		32
Net Rushing Yards		425		95
Yards Per Carry		9.4		2.9
Rushing Yards		441		149
Tckld Loss/Yards		4-11		1-3
Sacked/Yards Lost		1-5		8-51

Pass Attempts		29		33
Completions		16		13
Passing Yards		142		169
Yards Per Attempt		4.8		5.1
Interceptions		1		4
Fumbles/Lost		3/1		0/0

Total Plays		74		65
Total Yards		567		264
Yards Per Play		7.6		4.0

3rd Down Plays		3/12		3/13

Penalties		                  7		11
Penalty Yards		64		88

Avg. Drive Start		OWN 35		OWN 24
Time Of Possession		31:20		28:40

The adjustment in the offensive gameplan worked, however, Randy had that look in his eye from the get go, and he was bound and determined to not let anyone stop him.

I never expected to amass 425 yards on the ground though.

I handed out Game balls to Randy, and the entire OL, as they managed to rip open some major holes for our guys to run through.

This will go down as one of my top coaching wins this season.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 09:26 PM

Recruit Report

Craig Fleming a Tackle from Laredo, Texas turned us down and decided to stay in State. He will be playing at TCU.

This is a bad loss for us, he was ranked 8th at his position in the nation.

At least the initial reject was one. I look for some accepts and rejects to arrive in the next week or two.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 09:37 PM

Week 6

My first chance at Television exposure as our game with Houston will be televised on ESPN + regionally.

I am hoping for the same kind of outcome as last week, we really shocked Alabama-Birmingham.

The press is starting to take our team a little more serious now as we are 3-1, however, until we either gurantee an above .500 finish, I do not think we will see national attention yet.

I am hoping this winning streak will help with the recruiting situation, I am getting slightly worried, some of these recruits should be making their decision soon.

Recruiting

No signings yet, still focusing on the primary recruits from Week 1 and I am working on a few new recruits at tackle.

Injury Report

The awesome job our OL did last week, has arrived with a price.
G Cris Barton is probable due to a strained quad
C Victor Matthews is out due to a sprained back, this kid has courage and grit, he hurt it in the 2nd quarter of the game, but didn't tell anyone until the next day. He said he didn't want to leave the game.

DT Brian D'Antonio is now questionable with his knee
K Johnnie Ramirez is probable with a bruised sternum
T Jumbo Austin is probable with a bad cold...he is getting razzed right now by the DL, we will see if he shows up.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 09:45 PM

Week 6 Box Score

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Box Score: Houston at Memphis
Memphis, TN.

Week 6, 2004

Attendance: 42,100 (62,400).


Weather: 48 degrees, stormy.

1Q: 12:43 MEMP - Andre Porcher 42 field goal.
2Q: 14:16 HOUS - Jumbo Samuels 4 run.
2Q: 14:16 HOUS - Drew Stargell extra point.
2Q: 12:12 HOUS - Courtney Grove 16 blocked punt return.
2Q: 12:12 HOUS - Drew Stargell extra point.
2Q: 02:53 HOUS - Graham Keefer 8 pass from Darnell Tanaka.
2Q: 02:53 HOUS - Drew Stargell extra point.
2Q: 01:19 MEMP - Broderick Burlsworth 21 pass from Donald Meek.
2Q: 01:19 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
3Q: 12:20 MEMP - Vince Gardner 60 run.
3Q: 12:20 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
4Q: 13:45 HOUS - Drew Stargell 44 field goal.

Game MVP: HOUS 54 Duane Reilly

Houston	0	21	0	3	-	24
Memphis	3	7	7	0	-	17

Team Statistics		HOUS		MEMP

First Downs		18		10

Total Rushes		51		31
Net Rushing Yards		222		141
Yards Per Carry		4.3		4.5
Rushing Yards		251		171
Tckld Loss/Yards		11-24		5-13
Sacked/Yards Lost		1-5		3-17

Pass Attempts		22		21
Completions		14		10
Passing Yards		111		94
Yards Per Attempt		5.0		4.4
Interceptions		0		0
Fumbles/Lost		1/0		2/1

Total Plays		73		52
Total Yards		333		235
Yards Per Play		4.5		4.5

3rd Down Plays		8/19		2/13

Penalties		                  7		10
Penalty Yards		70		86

Avg. Drive Start		OWN 35		OWN 28
Time Of Possession		35:24		24:36

A gut wrenching loss that saw Boyer go out in the 1st qtr with a concussion, the guy got his bell rung good, and the trainers wouldn't let him go back in.

This determined to me, that we Boyer has this team on his shoulders, Meek tried to lead us as a QB, he did well, but the guy has to have a massive plow hitched, he is slower than molasses.

This one hurt even more, as it was on national television.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 09:47 PM

Week 6 Individual Stats

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Memphis Individual Statistics

Rushing		Att	Yards	Avg	Long	TD	Stufd	Sackd
11 Meek		13	1	0.0	6	0	5	3
32 Boyer		10	32	3.2	34	0	5	0
40 Gardner	 6	94	15.6	60	1	0	0
84 Sheldon	 2	14	7.0	10	0	0	0

Passing		Att	Comp	Yards	Yd/Att	Long	TD	Int
11 Meek		21	10	94	4.4	21	1	0

Receiving		Catch	Yards	Avg	YAC	Long	TD
32 Boyer		5	37	7.4	11	13	0
41 Gray		1	3	3.0	5	3	0
92 Poole		1	17	17.0	3	17	0
81 Burlsworth	1	21	21.0	26	21	1
80 Perkins		1	9	9.0	0	9	0
84 Sheldon	1	7	7.0	0	7	0

Punt Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
40 Gardner		4	16	4.0	0

Kick Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
84 Sheldon		2	52	26.0	0
8 Groce		               1	59	59.0	0

Punting		Punts	Yards	Avg	Long	In20
10 Eddins		8	247	30.8	39	0

Kicking		FG	FGA	Long	PAT	Att
6 Porcher		1	1	42	2	2

Defense		Tackle	Assist	Sack	Int	IntYds	IntTD
26 Landry		9	9	0.0	0	0	0
21 Galloway	7	6	0.0	0	0	0
73 D'Antonio	7	2	0.0	0	0	0
56 Noblitt		6	1	0.0	0	0	0
76 Goodwin	6	0	0.0	0	0	0
95 Erickson	5	3	0.0	0	0	0
47 Whitten		5	1	0.0	0	0	0
42 Blackwell	4	2	0.0	0	0	0
77 Coffey		3	0	1.0	0	0	0
72 Roller		3	2	0.0	0	0	0
43 Wooden	3	1	0.0	0	0	0
34 Gangi		3	0	0.0	0	0	0
54 Antonio		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
97 Crane		1	1	0.0	0	0	0
32 Boyer		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
92 Poole		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
61 King		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
67 Kemp		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
98 Lucas		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
35 Horn		0	1	0.0	0	0	0

Miscellaneous		Fumb	FForc	Recov	MiscTD	KeyRBlk	SckAlwd
64 Bjorkstam	0	0	1	0	0	2
67 Kemp		0	0	0	0	0	1
11 Meek		1	0	0	0	0	0
32 Boyer		1	0	0	0	0	0
41 Gray		0	0	0	0	1	0
87 Poston		0	0	0	0	1	0
58 Fitzgerald	0	0	0	0	1	0
61 King		0	0	0	0	1	0
70 Austin		0	0	0	0	1	0
26 Landry		0	1	0	0	0	0

Player		Stokes Awarded
32 Randy Boyer		3
40 Vince Gardner		2
73 Brian D'Antonio		2
56 Quinn Noblitt		2
26 Donovan Landry		2
81 Broderick Burlsworth	1
84 Leland Sheldon		1
61 Levon King		1
64 J.T. Bjorkstam		1
6 Andre Porcher		1
76 Omar Goodwin		1
77 Louis Coffey		1
95 K.C. Erickson		1
54 Troy Antonio		1
43 Nicky Wooden		1
21 Ray Galloway		1

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 09:54 PM

Recruiting Report

We lost two more Recruits

CB Kendall Dixon accepted an offer to Florida, this was a dream try, he was the #1 player in the nation, and the best DB around, it was expected he would choose Florida in the third week, so we let up on him.

WR Quinn Meechan was another story, he was a state boy, from Clinton, Tennessee, I have to admit, I am disappointed at his choice in Kentucky, but then again, it is closer to home than we are.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 09:57 PM

Week 7

A very much needed bye week. Time to focus on some more academic issues. And we do have some guys a little upset about their PT, however, they haven't shown up at practice, what makes me think they will show up in a game.

Recruiting

No signings yet, still focusing on the primary recruits from Week 1
Luckily, I was already recruting deep at the WR and CB position so the rejections didn't hurt to bad.

Injury Report

Same injuries are there, it's just we get a whole week without contact for these guys to heal up and get better.

G Cris Barton is probable due to a strained quad
C Victor Matthews is out due to a sprained back, this kid has courage and grit, he hurt it in the 2nd quarter of the game, but didn't tell anyone until the next day. He said he didn't want to leave the game.

DT Brian D'Antonio is now questionable with his knee
K Johnnie Ramirez is probable with a bruised sternum
T Jumbo Austin is probable with a bad cold...he is getting razzed right now by the DL, we will see if he shows up.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 10:05 PM

Recruiting Report

We take a major kick in the teeth this week as we get zero recruits, and 6 declines. It looks like it is time to focus on encouraging some local walk ons.

CB Max Foley
ILB Eugene Joyner
C J.C. Jaeger
WR Curtis Pedersen
QB Norbert Bond

all declined.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2005, 11:41 PM

Week 8

Tulane is coming to town, and we are still a little beat up. I am hoping that we can step up, and whip these guys a bit, I don't want to even out at .500 in the 8th week of the season.

More tweaking in the offense to take into account our OL injuries.

Recruiting

No signings yet, still focusing on the primary recruits from Week 1

Desperation time is here, time to work on some of the recruits in the 50 - 100 ranking range for their position, lets hope we can find a few "diamonds" in the rough.

Injury Report

Same injuries are there

G Cris Barton is probable due to a strained quad
C Victor Matthews is out due to a sprained back
DT Brian D'Antonio is now questionable with his knee
K Johnnie Ramirez is probable with a bruised sternum

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 09:27 AM

Week 8 Box Score

Tulane at Memphis

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Box Score: Tulane at Memphis
Memphis, TN.

Week 8, 2004

Attendance: 39,600 (62,400).


Weather: 73 degrees, fair.

1Q: 02:29 MEMP - Andre Porcher 40 field goal.
2Q: 02:53 MEMP - Randy Boyer 3 pass from Donald Meek.
2Q: 02:53 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
3Q: 10:19 MEMP - Randy Boyer 2 run.
3Q: 10:19 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
4Q: 14:43 MEMP - Andre Bailey -1 fumble return.
4Q: 14:43 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
4Q: 08:02 TULA - Josh Bensen 62 field goal.
4Q: 06:26 MEMP - Randy Boyer 65 run.
4Q: 06:26 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
4Q: 00:47 MEMP - Mickey Gangi 47 interception return.
4Q: 00:47 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.

Game MVP: MEMP 32 Randy Boyer

Tulane	0	0	0	3	-	3
Memphis	3	7	7	21	-	38

Team Statistics		TULA		MEMP

First Downs		7		14

Total Rushes		28		40
Net Rushing Yards		26		169
Yards Per Carry		0.9		4.2
Rushing Yards		66		188
Tckld Loss/Yards		4-9		8-13
Sacked/Yards Lost		5-31		1-6

Pass Attempts		25		26
Completions		11		18
Passing Yards		112		186
Yards Per Attempt		4.4		7.1
Interceptions		2		0
Fumbles/Lost		3/2		0/0

Total Plays		53		66
Total Yards		138		355
Yards Per Play		2.6		5.3

3rd Down Plays		3/14		8/18

Penalties		                  7		  5
Penalty Yards		48		30

Avg. Drive Start		OWN 26		OWN 42
Time Of Possession		26:10		33:50

Randy does it again. He scored twice on the ground, and once receiving. He is beginning to prove my theory correct.

Two more wins, and we will be bowl eligible, however, I don't believe that will get us to the bowls, I belive we have to have at minimum, 7 or 8 wins.

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 09:30 AM

Week 8 Individual Stats

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Memphis Individual Statistics

Rushing		Att	Yards	Avg	Long	TD	Stufd	Sackd
32 Boyer		21	130	6.1	65	2	8	0
40 Gardner	11	31	2.8	9	0	2	0
11 Meek		6	-5	-0.8	3	0	3	1
80 Perkins		1	0	0.0	0	0	1	0
84 Sheldon	1	13	13.0	13	0	0	0

Passing		Att	Comp	Yards	Yd/Att	Long	TD	Int
11 Meek		26	18	186	7.1	48	1	0

Receiving		Catch	Yards	Avg	YAC	Long	TD
4 Wallace		3	31	10.3	11	17	0
32 Boyer		2	6	3.0	12	3	1
40 Gardner	2	3	1.5	5	6	0
41 Gray		2	11	5.5	7	8	0
92 Poole		2	37	18.5	27	29	0
87 Poston		2	11	5.5	9	12	0
80 Perkins		2	54	27.0	34	48	0
84 Sheldon	2	20	10.0	0	12	0
8 Groce		1	13	13.0	7	13	0

Punt Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
40 Gardner		4	56	14.0	0

Kick Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
81 Burlsworth		1	11	11.0	0
8 Groce		                1	22	22.0	0

Punting		Punts	Yards	Avg	Long	In20
10 Eddins		4	125	31.2	42	1

Kicking		FG	FGA	Long	PAT	Att
6 Porcher		1	2	40	5	5

Defense		Tackle	Assist	Sack	Int	IntYds	IntTD
56 Noblitt		6	0	1.0	0	0	0
26 Landry		5	1	0.0	0	0	0
21 Galloway	4	1	0.0	0	0	0
76 Goodwin	4	0	0.0	0	0	0
95 Erickson	3	1	1.0	0	0	0
93 Bailey		3	0	1.0	0	0	0
34 Gangi		3	0	0.0	2	85	1
42 Blackwell	2	2	1.0	0	0	0
43 Wooden	2	1	0.0	0	0	0
38 Harden		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
46 Lyle		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
35 Horn		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
47 Whitten		1	0	1.0	0	0	0
72 Roller		1	1	0.0	0	0	0
39 Zolak		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
97 Crane		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
73 D'Antonio	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
98 Lucas		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
36 Thurston	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
27 Mincey		0	1	0.0	0	0	0

Miscellaneous		Fumb	FForc	Recov	MiscTD	KeyRBlk	SckAlwd
58 Fitzgerald	0	0	0	0	1	1
41 Gray		0	0	0	0	2	0
70 Austin		0	0	0	0	2	0
93 Bailey		0	0	1	1	0	0
21 Galloway	0	2	0	0	0	0
87 Poston		0	0	0	0	1	0
61 King		0	0	0	0	1	0
67 Kemp		0	0	0	0	1	0
64 Bjorkstam	0	0	0	0	1	0
98 Lucas		0	0	1	0	0	0
34 Gangi		0	1	0	0	0	0

Player		Stokes Awarded
32 Randy Boyer		9
40 Vince Gardner		5
35 Tito Horn		3
84 Leland Sheldon		2
93 Andre Bailey		2
56 Quinn Noblitt		2
34 Mickey Gangi		2
21 Ray Galloway		2
11 Donald Meek		1
92 Mercury Poole		1
6 Andre Porcher		1
76 Omar Goodwin		1
42 Johnnie Blackwell		1
98 Lance Lucas		1
36 Brent Thurston		1
27 Howie Mincey		1

As I sit at my desk and pour over the teams wins and losses, I realize I give Boyer a lot of props, but leave the guys on defense hanging.

In all of our wins, our Secondary has performed admirably, generally, getting 2 or more picks, and at least returning them for a TD.

Our DL is doing well in the Sack category.

Franklinnoble · 01-12-2005, 09:39 AM

Shouldn't it be "Geaux Tigers"?

Oh... wrong Tigers.

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 09:56 AM

Recruiting Report

Finally, some of our hard work, and long travel has paid off. A lot of the local boys are not liking Memphis football, I think it's the fact I am here.

However, a few have noticed what we have done so far.

ILB Lonnie Brewer 6'1" 216lbs
Orr Community Academy
Chicago, Illinois
2.83 GPA
906 Test Score

Scout Report from Sammy Wise:
Strength: Man To Man Defense
Weakness: Zone Defense

Ranked 67th in the nation at his position
Named to the All State Team

In the 9 games he has played in this season, he has 81 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 2 Int's.
His coaches have described him as one of the hardest working players on the team and someone who generally has a good attitude.

RB Carlos Carruth 6' 2" 193 lbs
Lathrup High School
Fairbanks, Alaska
3.65 GPA
1464 Test Score

Scout Howie Canales Reports:
Strength: Third Down Running
Weakness: Kick Returning

Ranked as the 79th Player in the nation
Ranked as the 6th Best Player in his position in the nation
#1 in his state and in his position in the state of Alaska

This was one I flew out and meet with the family personally, informed them "student" first. And they all loved it. He fell in love with the City of Memphis, and our Medicine Program.

In the 8 games he has played in, he has carried the rock 216 times for 1542 yards and 16 TD's. His ypc avg of 7.13 really impressed me. His receiving skills are nice as he has 41 receptions for 889 yards and 5 TD's. His 21.68 ypc is astonishing, and fits our scheme even better.

He can also play defense as he amassed at the ILB position, 54 Tackles, 5 Sacks, and 2 INT's

This is so far a steal in the recruiting world for me.

QB Martin Drake 6' 0" 184 lbs
Socastee High School
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2.75 GPA
1050 Test Score

Scout O.J. Williams Report
Likes To Run: All The Time
Strength: Very Long Passing
Weakness: Medium Passing

Ranked 15th in the nation
Ranked 3rd overall in his position
#1 in his state and his position

This kid has the talent, I think he has much more than what O.J. covered to me in his report. He is into astronomy, I have been informed by some, while doing a little background investigation his attitude isn't the best. I hope I can turn it around. His States are amazing for a QB.

7 Games Played, 165/250, 66% completion, 3079 yards and 15 TD's. I am not forgetting the INT's, it's just that, this kid has yet to throw one all season long. He can read a defense very well.

Rushing he has some yardage. 58 attempts for 299 yards and 3 TDs. He isn't afraid to pull it and run, but with the proper WR's, he shouldn't have to.

Looking at these three players, it should have been a given that Lonnie would sign with us, the Army was the only other school after him, and we offered more as far as school life to him. Carlos and Martin are great grabs for us. I am truly amazed at the fact I was able to get them to commit. Rumor has it, a lot of the parents are helping push their kids to us due to the teams work ethic and focus on academics.

As far as recruits not coming over. We lost 4 more

S Bobby Garrison to Ohio State
S Johnnie Henson to Vanderbilt
OLB Leonard Hardy to Oklahoma State
ILB Earnest Dickerson to Utah State

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 10:10 AM

Also, I am home from work today, so I should be finishing up the Dynasty for the 2004 year.

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 10:28 AM

Week 9

Travelling up to Cincinnati to play the Bearcats on ESPN+, it's going to be a tough game. The Bearcats are favored by 6, and undefeated in conference play, however, we hold the better overall against them at 4-2.

And I have rewarded current QB Donald Meek with a scholarship for his play so far.
Recruiting

Obviously the three signings we have are great foundations for a freshman class, we need to expand on this, and hope to leverage these signing towards the others we are recruiting.

Injury Report
our injuries are pretty close to lengthy.

C Victor Matthews is out for 4 weeks due to a sprained back
DT Brian D'Antonio is now out for 4 weeks with his knee
DE Louis Coffey is out for 7 weeks with a severe wrist sprain
G Levon King is basically done for the season with dislocated knee.

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 10:52 AM

Week 9 Box Score

Memphis at Cincinnati

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Box Score: Memphis at Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH.

Week 9, 2004

Attendance: 28,600 (35,000).


Weather: 75 degrees, fair.

1Q: 10:59 MEMP - Randy Boyer 19 run.
1Q: 10:59 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
2Q: 03:35 MEMP - Andre Porcher 20 field goal.
2Q: 01:43 MEMP - Vince Gardner 10 run.
2Q: 01:43 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
2Q: 00:37 CINC - Ted Carrera 7 run.
2Q: 00:37 CINC - Edgar Johnston extra point.
3Q: 14:06 MEMP - Randy Boyer 6 run.
3Q: 14:06 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
3Q: 10:53 MEMP - Randy Boyer 33 pass from Donald Meek.
3Q: 10:53 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
4Q: 12:54 MEMP - Mercury Poole 12 pass from Donald Meek.
4Q: 12:54 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.

Game MVP: MEMP 32 Randy Boyer

Memphis	7	10	14	7	-	38
Cincinnati	0	7	0	0	-	7

Team Statistics		MEMP		CINC

First Downs		26		17

Total Rushes		43		25
Net Rushing Yards		179		168
Yards Per Carry		4.1		6.7
Rushing Yards		206		173
Tckld Loss/Yards		5-16		3-5
Sacked/Yards Lost		1-11		0-0

Pass Attempts		26		34
Completions		19		18
Passing Yards		231		204
Yards Per Attempt		8.8		6.0
Interceptions		0		3
Fumbles/Lost		2/1		3/2

Total Plays		69		59
Total Yards		410		372
Yards Per Play		5.9		6.3

3rd Down Plays		4/12		4/11

Penalties		                10		6
Penalty Yards		79		53

Avg. Drive Start		OWN 42		OWN 19
Time Of Possession		34:17		25:43

What can I say, the scholarship given to Donald set him off. He threw for 231 yards and 2 TD's.

Boyer continued to be impressive for us as well as our secondary, with Gangi leading the way defensive.

It felt good handing the Bearcats their first conference loss, thier coach congratulated me, and stated that he is a bit amazed at how well I have this team playing right now. We threw things at him, he wasn't expecting.

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 10:53 AM

Week 9 Individual Stats

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Memphis Individual Statistics

Rushing		Att	Yards	Avg	Long	TD	Stufd	Sackd
32 Boyer		21	120	5.7	21	2	5	0
40 Gardner	13	51	3.9	13	1	2	0
11 Meek		6	2	0.3	9	0	2	1
80 Perkins		2	4	2.0	2	0	0	0
28 Tallent		1	2	2.0	2	0	0	0

Passing		Att	Comp	Yards	Yd/Att	Long	TD	Int
11 Meek		26	19	231	8.8	33	2	0
9 Van Diver	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0

Receiving		Catch	Yards	Avg	YAC	Long	TD
32 Boyer		4	63	15.7	44	33	1
87 Poston		4	36	9.0	20	17	0
80 Perkins		3	41	13.6	6	17	0
4 Wallace		2	28	14.0	6	16	0
84 Sheldon	2	24	12.0	6	14	0
40 Gardner	1	8	8.0	11	8	0
41 Gray		1	5	5.0	5	5	0
39 Zolak		1	14	14.0	10	14	0
92 Poole		1	12	12.0	9	12	1

Punt Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
40 Gardner		1	-3	-3.0	0
43 Wooden		1	2	2.0	0

Kick Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
81 Burlsworth		1	22	22.0	0
8 Groce		                1	21	21.0	0

Punting		Punts	Yards	Avg	Long	In20
10 Eddins		5	205	41.0	42	4

Kicking		FG	FGA	Long	PAT	Att
6 Porcher		1	1	20	5	5

Defense		Tackle	Assist	Sack	Int	IntYds	IntTD
26 Landry		8	2	0.0	0	0	0
21 Galloway	6	1	0.0	0	0	0
34 Gangi		4	3	0.0	2	41	0
43 Wooden	4	2	0.0	0	0	0
76 Goodwin	4	1	0.0	0	0	0
95 Erickson	4	1	0.0	0	0	0
36 Thurston	3	1	0.0	0	0	0
46 Lyle		2	1	0.0	0	0	0
97 Crane		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
56 Noblitt		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
27 Mincey		2	0	0.0	0	0	0
47 Whitten		1	2	0.0	0	0	0
54 Antonio		1	1	0.0	0	0	0
87 Poston		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
84 Sheldon	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
62 Hansen		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
71 Humphrey	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
42 Blackwell	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
98 Lucas		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
78 Brannan	0	1	0.0	0	0	0
72 Roller		0	1	0.0	0	0	0
35 Horn		0	0	0.0	1	0	0

Miscellaneous		Fumb	FForc	Recov	MiscTD	KeyRBlk	SckAlwd
75 Bopp		0	0	0	0	2	0
64 Bjorkstam	0	0	0	0	0	1
58 Fitzgerald	0	0	0	0	5	0
70 Austin		0	0	0	0	4	0
67 Kemp		0	0	0	0	3	0
52 Rexin		0	0	1	0	1	0
11 Meek		1	0	0	0	0	0
38 Harden		0	0	1	0	0	0
32 Boyer		1	0	0	0	0	0
41 Gray		0	0	0	0	1	0
62 Hansen		0	1	0	0	0	0
95 Erickson	0	1	0	0	0	0
56 Noblitt		0	0	1	0	0	0
26 Landry		0	1	0	0	0	0

Player		Stokes Awarded
32 Randy Boyer		9
11 Donald Meek		5
40 Vince Gardner		4
47 Darrin Whitten		2
34 Mickey Gangi		2
38 Patrick Harden		1
28 Peter Tallent		1
39 Johnnie Zolak		1
4 Donny Wallace		1
80 Billy Joe Perkins		1
70 Jumbo Austin		1
76 Omar Goodwin		1
71 Shawn Humphrey		1
56 Quinn Noblitt		1
43 Nicky Wooden		1
36 Brent Thurston		1
35 Tito Horn		1

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 12:52 PM

Recruiting Report

This winning thing must be helping, we were able to seal 5 new recruits this week to bring our total up to 8.

CB Mel Finch 5' 9" 164 lbs
Park City High School
Park City, Utah
3.02 GPA
1054 Test Score

Scout Report From Ian McGee
Strength: Defending the Run
Weakness is Man to Man Defense

Ranked 93rd overall in his position
Ranked as the 6th best player from Utah
Randed 2nd in his stat at his position

In the 9 games he has played he had 28 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 13 interceptions.
He also doubled when needed as a WR with 17 receptions for 355 yards and 2 TDs

DE Lewis Tepper 6'0" 227 lbs
Halls High School
Knoxville, Tennessee
3.76 GPA
1241 Test Score

Scout Report from O.J. Williams
Strength: Rushing the Passer
Biggest Weakness: Defending the Run

Ranked 26th in his position
Ranked 6th overall in the state of Tennessee
Ranked 2nd at his position in the state

Wow, my impression of this kid is better than what O.J. has said about him, and he is excellent at grading DL. I think this kid is going to be a major anchor on the DL for the next four years.

In 9 games he has 52 tackles and 10 sacks.

C Chris Carpenter 6'4" 289 lbs
Venice High School
Venice, Florida
3.77 GPA
1481 Test Score

Scout Report by O.J. Williams
Strength: Run Blocking
Weakness: Pass Protection

Ranked 83rd overall at his position nationally
Ranked 91st overall in his state
Ranked 3rd at his position in his state

This kid is going to be a solid interior lineman for us, and he has the brains, grit and determination to be one of the best.

WR Darrell Emmons 5'10" 163 lbs
Franklin County High School
Winchester, Tennessee
3.30 GPA
1289 Test Score

Scout Report from O.J. Williams
Strength: Catching the ball
Weakness: Catching in Traffic.

Ranked 24th at his position nationally
Ranked 5th overall in his state
Ranked 1st overall at his position in his state

This kid is small, but quick, I truly feel from watching him play in person and on game film he is much better than O.J. has led me to believe. The kid plays both ways.

On offense

In 9 games he has 80 receptions for 2091 yards receiving and 11 TD's

on Defense

In 9 games he has 60 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 4 INT's

FB Bill Joe Cortez 6'0" 227 lbs
Hillsboro Comprehensive High School
Nashville, Tennessee
3.72 GPA
1412 Test Score

Scout Report from O.J. Williams
Strength: Run Blocking
Weakness: Pass Protection

Ranked 19th at his position nationally
Ranked 16th overall in his state
Ranked 1st at his position in his state

This kid is a bowling ball, he is tough and collapses LB's when he lead blocks.He plays at OLB as well.

Offensively:

In 9 games he has 83 rushes for 499 yards and 6 TD's and coming out of the backfield he has 32 receptions for 421 yards and 6 TD's

Defensively:

In 9 games he has 54 tackles, 4 sacks and 1 INT

As you can pretty much tell, we managed to grab intelligent kids this go around. Kids that are genuinely interested in an education. I am happy this University agreed with me to focus on the "Student" Athlete instead of the athlete aspect. To me, those who don't want to come here, well, they don't want to work.

Meanwhile, we lost 7 recruits to other schools

DT Neil Meche to Clemson
DT Roderick Lane to Toledo
DE Buddy Rhinehart to Clarksville
T Brian Williamson to Marshall
G Bo Rubio to Vanderbilt
WR Tyrell Duffy to Louisville
QB Cedric Bauer to Union City

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 12:59 PM

Week 10

Another bye week, and a week of much needed rest and healing for the team.
We are close to securing a bowl spot, and a winning record in my first season.

I am elated, the emotions are there, and once that winning record is secured, I can tell the national press where to go.

Meanwhile, local press is painting me out to be decent, but everyone is still hesistant, as the sophmore curse is around the corner next season.

Recruiting

Winning has been helping, we have landed 8 new recruits to help the team out, and it's time to focus on DL and OL to bring them in here, we don't have enough of what we want and need right now.

Injury Report
our injuries are pretty close to lengthy.

FB Terrell Gray is done for the season with a torn wrist tendon
C Victor Matthews is doubtful for 3 weeks due to a sprained back
DT Brian D'Antonio is doubtful for 3 weeks with his knee
DE Louis Coffey is out for 6 weeks with a severe wrist sprain
G Levon King is basically done for the season with dislocated knee.
DT Shawn Humphrey is probable for 5 weeks with a bruised sternum.

MizzouRah · 01-12-2005, 01:09 PM

Your recruiting is going well. Tepper reminds me of Leonard Little, quick and evasive.

Todd

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Your recruiting is going well. Tepper reminds me of Leonard Little, quick and evasive.

Todd

Thank you, I am very happy with the current recruiting class we have. I am hoping to land a bout 3 to 4 more players before recruiting ends.

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 01:41 PM

Recruiting Report

Unfortunately, we were not able to land any recruits during the bye week.

We did lose 4 more recruits though.

OLB Lester Walsh went to Syracuse
ILB Lawrence Galloway went to Chattanooga
G Teddy Hawkins went to Middle Tennessee State
WR Ernest Mahoney went to Vanderbilt

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 01:45 PM

Week 11

Well, now comes my chance on a nationally televised stage. We have #23 Louisville coming into Memphis.

It's our chance to prove we are for real. It's our chance to show several recruits that we mean business. It's our chance to become bowl eligible this week.

We are going to keep with what has been working so far.

Recruiting

8 recruits have signed so far.
Focusing on the OL and DL now, trying to build a good foundation up.

Injury Report

FB Terrell Gray is done for the season with a torn wrist tendon
C Victor Matthews is Questionable for 2 weeks due to a sprained back
DT Brian D'Antonio is doubtful for 2 weeks with his knee
DE Louis Coffey is doubtful for 5 weeks with a severe wrist sprain
G Levon King is basically done for the season with dislocated knee.
DT Shawn Humphrey is probable for 4 weeks with a bruised sternum.

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 01:56 PM

Week 11 Box Score

Louisville at Memphis

Code:

Box Score: Louisville at Memphis
Memphis, TN.

Week 11, 2004

Attendance: 48,200 (62,400).


Weather: 55 degrees, rain.

1Q: 09:59 LOUV - Timothy Hancock 28 pass from Erik Stinnett.
1Q: 09:59 LOUV - J.T. McKnight extra point.
1Q: 08:34 LOUV - Lamont Neville 8 run.
1Q: 08:34 LOUV - J.T. McKnight extra point.
2Q: 13:16 LOUV - Lamont Neville 6 run.
2Q: 13:16 LOUV - J.T. McKnight extra point.
2Q: 05:11 LOUV - Eric Leclair 5 run.
2Q: 05:11 LOUV - J.T. McKnight extra point.
2Q: 02:09 MEMP - Andre Porcher 47 field goal.
2Q: 00:08 LOUV - J.T. McKnight 45 field goal.
3Q: 03:20 LOUV - Andrew Brookshire 14 pass from Erik Stinnett.
3Q: 03:20 LOUV - J.T. McKnight extra point.

Game MVP: LOUV 55 Lawrence Luttrell

Louisville	14	17	7	0	-	38
Memphis	0	3	0	0	-	3

Team Statistics		LOUV		MEMP

First Downs		23		11

Total Rushes		48		25
Net Rushing Yards		164		53
Yards Per Carry		3.4		2.1
Rushing Yards		179		86
Tckld Loss/Yards		6-9		6-11
Sacked/Yards Lost		1-6		4-22

Pass Attempts		29		32
Completions		15		10
Passing Yards		244		161
Yards Per Attempt		8.4		5.0
Interceptions		2		2
Fumbles/Lost		2/0		2/2

Total Plays		77		57
Total Yards		408		214
Yards Per Play		5.2		3.7

3rd Down Plays		11/19		4/15

Penalties		                  4		  5
Penalty Yards		33		33

Avg. Drive Start		OWN 36		OWN 31
Time Of Possession		32:54		27:06

Obviously we are not ready to play with the big boys. After the quick 14 in the 1st qtr, it looked like we gave up.

Boyer was knocked out of the game in the 2nd qtr, and that was the game for us. Meek stunk it up, and apologized to the team in the locker room after, he said his head wasn't in it.

Let's see if he is able to bounce back, and be a leader next week. We need to secure a bowl.

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 01:57 PM

Week 11 Individual Stats

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Memphis Individual Statistics

Rushing		Att	Yards	Avg	Long	TD	Stufd	Sackd
40 Gardner	13	43	3.3	13	0	4	0
32 Boyer		4	28	7.0	29	0	1	0
11 Meek		2	-11	-5.5	0	0	0	2
9 Van Diver	2	-11	-5.5	0	0	0	2
39 Zolak		2	0	0.0	1	0	1	0
28 Tallent		1	-1	-1.0	-1	0	1	0
4 Wallace		1	5	5.0	5	0	0	0

Passing		Att	Comp	Yards	Yd/Att	Long	TD	Int
11 Meek		23	4	80	3.4	38	0	2
9 Van Diver	9	6	81	9.0	22	0	0

Receiving		Catch	Yards	Avg	YAC	Long	TD
4 Wallace		3	63	21.0	19	38	0
81 Burlsworth	2	36	18.0	0	30	0
32 Boyer		1	9	9.0	2	9	0
39 Zolak		1	3	3.0	0	3	0
92 Poole		1	19	19.0	17	19	0
91 Freeman	1	9	9.0	5	9	0
80 Perkins		1	22	22.0	0	22	0

Punt Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
43 Wooden		2	4	2.0	0
40 Gardner		1	2	2.0	0

Kick Returns		Att	Yards	Avg	TD
8 Groce		                4	94	23.5	0
84 Sheldon		2	45	22.5	0
4 Wallace		                1	19	19.0	0

Punting		Punts	Yards	Avg	Long	In20
10 Eddins		5	204	40.8	47	3

Kicking		FG	FGA	Long	PAT	Att
6 Porcher		1	3	47	0	0

Defense		Tackle	Assist	Sack	Int	IntYds	IntTD
73 D'Antonio	9	0	1.0	1	0	0
43 Wooden	9	3	0.0	0	0	0
56 Noblitt		8	2	0.0	0	0	0
95 Erickson	8	1	0.0	0	0	0
21 Galloway	5	4	0.0	0	0	0
46 Lyle		4	0	0.0	1	0	0
34 Gangi		2	3	0.0	0	0	0
47 Whitten		2	2	0.0	0	0	0
26 Landry		2	2	0.0	0	0	0
98 Lucas		2	1	0.0	0	0	0
78 Brannan	2	0	0.0	0	0	0
71 Humphrey	2	0	0.0	0	0	0
72 Roller		1	2	0.0	0	0	0
97 Crane		1	1	0.0	0	0	0
36 Thurston	1	1	0.0	0	0	0
35 Horn		1	1	0.0	0	0	0
84 Sheldon	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
64 Bjorkstam	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
77 Coffey		1	0	0.0	0	0	0
76 Goodwin	0	2	0.0	0	0	0
27 Mincey		0	1	0.0	0	0	0

Miscellaneous		Fumb	FForc	Recov	MiscTD	KeyRBlk	SckAlwd
75 Bopp		0	0	0	0	0	2
64 Bjorkstam	0	0	0	0	0	2
58 Fitzgerald	0	0	0	0	3	0
11 Meek		1	0	0	0	0	0
8 Groce		1	0	0	0	0	0
53 Matthews	0	0	0	0	1	0
67 Kemp		0	0	0	0	1	0
56 Noblitt		0	1	0	0	0	0
43 Wooden	0	1	0	0	0	0

Player		Stokes Awarded
40 Vince Gardner		3
46 Archie Lyle		3
4 Donny Wallace		2
73 Brian D'Antonio		2
54 Troy Antonio		2
43 Nicky Wooden		2
11 Donald Meek		1
32 Randy Boyer		1
39 Johnnie Zolak		1
80 Billy Joe Perkins		1
6 Andre Porcher		1
78 Victor Brannan		1
76 Omar Goodwin		1
56 Quinn Noblitt		1
47 Darrin Whitten		1
98 Lance Lucas		1
21 Ray Galloway		1

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 02:07 PM

Recruiting Report

We managed two more commitments this week, even after the spanking from Louisville.

TE Austine Burnstine 6'6" 234 lbs
Fayette County High School
Fayetteville, Georgia
3.96 GPA
1451 Test Score

Scout Report from O.J. Williams
Strength: Third Down Receiving
Weakness: Catching in Traffic

Ranked 417th Nationally
Ranked 13th at his position nationally
Ranked 12th overall in his state
Ranked 1st at his position in his state.

This is a big kid, that provides a great target for the QB. Getting open in the lower ranges for 3rd down conversions is where he will be great at. This kid will redshirt his freshman year, and pick up as a starter more than likely as a Soph.

His stats offenisvely in 9 games are 29 receptions for 373 yards and 2 TD's

CB Dean Kemp 5' 11" 171 lbs
Harrison High School
Kennesaw, Georgia
2.60 GPA
979 Test Score

Scout Report from O.J. Williams
Strength: Kick Returning
WeaknessL Defending the Run

Ranked 98th Nationally at his position
Ranked 40th overall in his state
and ranked 2nd at his position in his state

Dean is a bit of a stretch for us at DB, he was mainly picked up for his returning skills, and if that doesn't pan out, as long as the kid focuses and keeps his nose clean, we will keep him around. He will be moved from CB to S.

His Defensive stats:
In 9 games played he has 35 tackles, 1 sack, and 11 Interceptions.

We also had 3 decline us

S Melvin Sanford went to Hawaii
S Edgar Fisher went to West Virginia
T Rufus Green went to Middle Tennessee State

It's looking like the safties do not like our school.

MacroGuru · 01-12-2005, 03:53 PM

Week 12

Ranked 48th now, we are welcoming Southern Miss into Memphis on ESPN+

A win here, and we qualify for a bowl, but as I stated previously, I do not feel a bowl will happen unless we are a 7 or 8 win team.

Recruiting

10 recruits have signed so far.
Focusing on the OL and DL now, trying to build a good foundation up.

Injury Report

FB Terrell Gray is done for the season with a torn wrist tendon
C Victor Matthews is Probably for 1 week due to a sprained back
DT Brian D'Antonio is Probable for 1 week with his knee
DE Louis Coffey is Questionable for 4 weeks with a severe wrist sprain
G Levon King is basically done for the season with dislocated knee.
DT Shawn Humphrey is probable for 3 weeks with a bruised sternum.

01-10-2005, 10:06 PM	#8
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Looking deep into our roster, I realize, I might have to balance some things out...we are pretty deep offensively in some places, and I see some diamonds in the rough at FB, TE, and WR. I also see that Amos Everett will benefit us better next year, so I am tagging him with his Red Shirt. Boy was he pissed when I let him know, but with a brief discussion, and explaining to him, he will be our feature back next season, he was pretty happy. Other players tagged FB Harold Cirino TE Bobby Spikes WR Jeffrey Tubbs These are on top of the ones tagged prior to my arrival at Memphis. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-10-2005, 10:41 PM	#9
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 1 No game this week, allows me to look into some of the classes and educational aspects of my players. Looking into it, I see some potential problems arising throughout the season, the coaches and I will make sure they are taken care of. I think some of my major issues will be dealing with keeping the boosters away from the players, as obviously my Syndicate coordinator has no desire to. Discussions were had with Derek and Deon, and we have decided to run the Pro Set offensively this season, and focus on a 4-6 primarily on D, but obviously rotation will happen as we scout our competitors. Recruiting I am primarily going to be shooting for some of the local talent....hitting TN primarily, but I will run into MS and AR as well...we will see if I can win with locals.... Starting right off the bat, I make an immediate push to upgrade the QB situation... QB Norbert Bond - Visit - Offer QB Cedric Bauer - Visit - Offer Based on their skills and abilities they will provide an immediate upgrade to their position, so I feel that we are getting an instant boost in the QB position with these two. WR Quinn Meechan - Visit WR Darrell Emmons - Visit ILB Bruce Segalas - Visit RB Sherman Zimmerman - Visit CB Max Foley - Visit S Johnnie Hanson - Visit DE Lewis Tepper DE Buddy Rhinehart G Bo Rubio OLB Leonard Hardy OLB Van McNulty DT Neil Meche DT Roderick Lane T Rufus Greene C J.C. Jaeger CB Kendall Dixon The rest of the players were contacted by phone and personal visits at their homes, The travel budget is stretched out a lot more when you have some great talent close to you. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-10-2005, 10:46 PM	#10
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 2 We head into Mississippi for a brutal open to our season. They have a great squad, were we are going to be challanged to take them on, with some good play calling we can shut their offense down. We are going to rely on our RB's and FB's to take this one to them. Recruiting I am going to again focus on the group of recruits from Week 1, I want to nail a few to commitments before I move onto others. We need this talent, and we need it in a bad way. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-11-2005, 08:20 PM	#16
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 3 We welcome Johnson City into Memphis for our home opener. I am beyond pumped, my first home game. I feel through the pep talk I gave the team at the start of the game, we should see some dynamic output from the team.... One thing, Amos Everett is giving me the look, put me in...I don't want to, but if the situation is drastic, I will pull him in. Recruiting I am pretty much trying to land the same, however, I will branch out a bit, and attempt to bring in some more recruits...right now, the list is growing on contacts...but I have yet to offer many additional visits. Injury Report SR DT Brian D'Antonio has a hyper extended knee that is going to keep him out for close to 4 weeks, the training staff is looking into what they can do to bring the healing up a bit. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future" Last edited by MacroGuru : 01-11-2005 at 08:22 PM.

01-11-2005, 08:43 PM	#19
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 4 Practice was grueling, but I feel this team is ready, we shifted the defense up to a 4-3, running more man to man and bump and run than we normally would, just trying to bring something different out to help the team. This week, we focused on the truism of four full quarters, and a lot of the players made comments of high school football all over again, however, I had to remind them, they have yet to show me a game of four full quarters. I drew the line, and they have accepted the challange Recruiting No signings yet, still focusing on the primary recruits from Week 1 Injury Report DT Brian D'Antonio is still out with his knee K Johnnie Ramirez is probably with a bruised sternum, he took a shot lost game. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-10-2005, 09:26 PM	#2
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	There I was sitting in my office, working on some offensive plays when the phone rings. "Coach Thomas, this is R.C. Johnson, AD at the University of Memphis, I was wondering if you would be interested in being our Head Coach for Football." "Um, yeah, funny one Tohara, give it up. You almost got me there." "Coach Thomas, I assure you, I am not Tohara, I am R.C. Johnson, and I am asking you to come in for an interview for our Head Coaching position." The cold sweat broke across my brow, thinking, I just screwed my chance to coach Div I ball. "Mr. Johnson, I am on the next plane out to Memphis." "Coach Thomas, rest assured, you have an airline ticket waiting for you. We look forward to meeting with you." What can I say, several rigorous interviews later, I was being offered the position, what more could I say but Hell Yes! A chance to coach in the Div I. The common cry throughout the entire Div I press, crowd, and even Tiger Fans, Dennis who? Coach Who? Led Who to Where? We have been written off in CUSA, and pretty much the football world, just how I like it, sneak attack. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-10-2005, 09:45 PM	#3
Recoil High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: GA	Nice. I voted for the Tigers. I'll be reading.

01-11-2005, 08:57 AM	#13
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I'm interested in some recruiting pointers. Todd

01-11-2005, 08:58 PM	#22
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 5 Conference play starts, and this is where it becomes crucial, every win brings us a step closer to the championship, every loss, well...that takes us away from the bowls. The first set of grades have come out, I am not liking what I am seeing, and I turn to help a couple of players assigning them some time with the coaches. WR Donny Wallace T J.T. Bjorkstram DT Brian D'Antonio G Ryan Kemp They aren't failing, I am just taking some precautions to avoid this. One thing I have stressed from the get go. "Student" Athlete, Student before athlete. We are traveling to Alabama-Birmingham this week. We are going to keep the same defensive philosophy, however, we are going to focus on some non conventional game planning on offense to see if we can catch them off guard. Recruiting No signings yet, still focusing on the primary recruits from Week 1 Injury Report DT Brian D'Antonio is now questionable with his knee K Johnnie Ramirez is probable with a bruised sternum __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-11-2005, 09:26 PM	#25
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Recruit Report Craig Fleming a Tackle from Laredo, Texas turned us down and decided to stay in State. He will be playing at TCU. This is a bad loss for us, he was ranked 8th at his position in the nation. At least the initial reject was one. I look for some accepts and rejects to arrive in the next week or two. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-11-2005, 09:37 PM	#26
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 6 My first chance at Television exposure as our game with Houston will be televised on ESPN + regionally. I am hoping for the same kind of outcome as last week, we really shocked Alabama-Birmingham. The press is starting to take our team a little more serious now as we are 3-1, however, until we either gurantee an above .500 finish, I do not think we will see national attention yet. I am hoping this winning streak will help with the recruiting situation, I am getting slightly worried, some of these recruits should be making their decision soon. Recruiting No signings yet, still focusing on the primary recruits from Week 1 and I am working on a few new recruits at tackle. Injury Report The awesome job our OL did last week, has arrived with a price. G Cris Barton is probable due to a strained quad C Victor Matthews is out due to a sprained back, this kid has courage and grit, he hurt it in the 2nd quarter of the game, but didn't tell anyone until the next day. He said he didn't want to leave the game. DT Brian D'Antonio is now questionable with his knee K Johnnie Ramirez is probable with a bruised sternum T Jumbo Austin is probable with a bad cold...he is getting razzed right now by the DL, we will see if he shows up. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-11-2005, 09:54 PM	#29
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Recruiting Report We lost two more Recruits CB Kendall Dixon accepted an offer to Florida, this was a dream try, he was the #1 player in the nation, and the best DB around, it was expected he would choose Florida in the third week, so we let up on him. WR Quinn Meechan was another story, he was a state boy, from Clinton, Tennessee, I have to admit, I am disappointed at his choice in Kentucky, but then again, it is closer to home than we are. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future" Last edited by MacroGuru : 01-11-2005 at 09:55 PM.

01-11-2005, 09:57 PM	#30
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 7 A very much needed bye week. Time to focus on some more academic issues. And we do have some guys a little upset about their PT, however, they haven't shown up at practice, what makes me think they will show up in a game. Recruiting No signings yet, still focusing on the primary recruits from Week 1 Luckily, I was already recruting deep at the WR and CB position so the rejections didn't hurt to bad. Injury Report Same injuries are there, it's just we get a whole week without contact for these guys to heal up and get better. G Cris Barton is probable due to a strained quad C Victor Matthews is out due to a sprained back, this kid has courage and grit, he hurt it in the 2nd quarter of the game, but didn't tell anyone until the next day. He said he didn't want to leave the game. DT Brian D'Antonio is now questionable with his knee K Johnnie Ramirez is probable with a bruised sternum T Jumbo Austin is probable with a bad cold...he is getting razzed right now by the DL, we will see if he shows up. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-11-2005, 10:05 PM	#31
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Recruiting Report We take a major kick in the teeth this week as we get zero recruits, and 6 declines. It looks like it is time to focus on encouraging some local walk ons. CB Max Foley ILB Eugene Joyner C J.C. Jaeger WR Curtis Pedersen QB Norbert Bond all declined. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-11-2005, 11:41 PM	#32
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 8 Tulane is coming to town, and we are still a little beat up. I am hoping that we can step up, and whip these guys a bit, I don't want to even out at .500 in the 8th week of the season. More tweaking in the offense to take into account our OL injuries. Recruiting No signings yet, still focusing on the primary recruits from Week 1 Desperation time is here, time to work on some of the recruits in the 50 - 100 ranking range for their position, lets hope we can find a few "diamonds" in the rough. Injury Report Same injuries are there G Cris Barton is probable due to a strained quad C Victor Matthews is out due to a sprained back DT Brian D'Antonio is now questionable with his knee K Johnnie Ramirez is probable with a bruised sternum __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-12-2005, 09:39 AM	#35
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Shouldn't it be "Geaux Tigers"? Oh... wrong Tigers.

01-12-2005, 09:56 AM	#36
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Recruiting Report Finally, some of our hard work, and long travel has paid off. A lot of the local boys are not liking Memphis football, I think it's the fact I am here. However, a few have noticed what we have done so far. ILB Lonnie Brewer 6'1" 216lbs Orr Community Academy Chicago, Illinois 2.83 GPA 906 Test Score Scout Report from Sammy Wise: Strength: Man To Man Defense Weakness: Zone Defense Ranked 67th in the nation at his position Named to the All State Team In the 9 games he has played in this season, he has 81 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 2 Int's. His coaches have described him as one of the hardest working players on the team and someone who generally has a good attitude. RB Carlos Carruth 6' 2" 193 lbs Lathrup High School Fairbanks, Alaska 3.65 GPA 1464 Test Score Scout Howie Canales Reports: Strength: Third Down Running Weakness: Kick Returning Ranked as the 79th Player in the nation Ranked as the 6th Best Player in his position in the nation #1 in his state and in his position in the state of Alaska This was one I flew out and meet with the family personally, informed them "student" first. And they all loved it. He fell in love with the City of Memphis, and our Medicine Program. In the 8 games he has played in, he has carried the rock 216 times for 1542 yards and 16 TD's. His ypc avg of 7.13 really impressed me. His receiving skills are nice as he has 41 receptions for 889 yards and 5 TD's. His 21.68 ypc is astonishing, and fits our scheme even better. He can also play defense as he amassed at the ILB position, 54 Tackles, 5 Sacks, and 2 INT's This is so far a steal in the recruiting world for me. QB Martin Drake 6' 0" 184 lbs Socastee High School Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 2.75 GPA 1050 Test Score Scout O.J. Williams Report Likes To Run: All The Time Strength: Very Long Passing Weakness: Medium Passing Ranked 15th in the nation Ranked 3rd overall in his position #1 in his state and his position This kid has the talent, I think he has much more than what O.J. covered to me in his report. He is into astronomy, I have been informed by some, while doing a little background investigation his attitude isn't the best. I hope I can turn it around. His States are amazing for a QB. 7 Games Played, 165/250, 66% completion, 3079 yards and 15 TD's. I am not forgetting the INT's, it's just that, this kid has yet to throw one all season long. He can read a defense very well. Rushing he has some yardage. 58 attempts for 299 yards and 3 TDs. He isn't afraid to pull it and run, but with the proper WR's, he shouldn't have to. Looking at these three players, it should have been a given that Lonnie would sign with us, the Army was the only other school after him, and we offered more as far as school life to him. Carlos and Martin are great grabs for us. I am truly amazed at the fact I was able to get them to commit. Rumor has it, a lot of the parents are helping push their kids to us due to the teams work ethic and focus on academics. As far as recruits not coming over. We lost 4 more S Bobby Garrison to Ohio State S Johnnie Henson to Vanderbilt OLB Leonard Hardy to Oklahoma State ILB Earnest Dickerson to Utah State __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-12-2005, 10:10 AM	#37
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Also, I am home from work today, so I should be finishing up the Dynasty for the 2004 year. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-12-2005, 10:28 AM	#38
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 9 Travelling up to Cincinnati to play the Bearcats on ESPN+, it's going to be a tough game. The Bearcats are favored by 6, and undefeated in conference play, however, we hold the better overall against them at 4-2. And I have rewarded current QB Donald Meek with a scholarship for his play so far. Recruiting Obviously the three signings we have are great foundations for a freshman class, we need to expand on this, and hope to leverage these signing towards the others we are recruiting. Injury Report our injuries are pretty close to lengthy. C Victor Matthews is out for 4 weeks due to a sprained back DT Brian D'Antonio is now out for 4 weeks with his knee DE Louis Coffey is out for 7 weeks with a severe wrist sprain G Levon King is basically done for the season with dislocated knee. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future" Last edited by MacroGuru : 01-12-2005 at 10:34 AM.

01-12-2005, 12:52 PM	#41
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Recruiting Report This winning thing must be helping, we were able to seal 5 new recruits this week to bring our total up to 8. CB Mel Finch 5' 9" 164 lbs Park City High School Park City, Utah 3.02 GPA 1054 Test Score Scout Report From Ian McGee Strength: Defending the Run Weakness is Man to Man Defense Ranked 93rd overall in his position Ranked as the 6th best player from Utah Randed 2nd in his stat at his position In the 9 games he has played he had 28 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 13 interceptions. He also doubled when needed as a WR with 17 receptions for 355 yards and 2 TDs DE Lewis Tepper 6'0" 227 lbs Halls High School Knoxville, Tennessee 3.76 GPA 1241 Test Score Scout Report from O.J. Williams Strength: Rushing the Passer Biggest Weakness: Defending the Run Ranked 26th in his position Ranked 6th overall in the state of Tennessee Ranked 2nd at his position in the state Wow, my impression of this kid is better than what O.J. has said about him, and he is excellent at grading DL. I think this kid is going to be a major anchor on the DL for the next four years. In 9 games he has 52 tackles and 10 sacks. C Chris Carpenter 6'4" 289 lbs Venice High School Venice, Florida 3.77 GPA 1481 Test Score Scout Report by O.J. Williams Strength: Run Blocking Weakness: Pass Protection Ranked 83rd overall at his position nationally Ranked 91st overall in his state Ranked 3rd at his position in his state This kid is going to be a solid interior lineman for us, and he has the brains, grit and determination to be one of the best. WR Darrell Emmons 5'10" 163 lbs Franklin County High School Winchester, Tennessee 3.30 GPA 1289 Test Score Scout Report from O.J. Williams Strength: Catching the ball Weakness: Catching in Traffic. Ranked 24th at his position nationally Ranked 5th overall in his state Ranked 1st overall at his position in his state This kid is small, but quick, I truly feel from watching him play in person and on game film he is much better than O.J. has led me to believe. The kid plays both ways. On offense In 9 games he has 80 receptions for 2091 yards receiving and 11 TD's on Defense In 9 games he has 60 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 4 INT's FB Bill Joe Cortez 6'0" 227 lbs Hillsboro Comprehensive High School Nashville, Tennessee 3.72 GPA 1412 Test Score Scout Report from O.J. Williams Strength: Run Blocking Weakness: Pass Protection Ranked 19th at his position nationally Ranked 16th overall in his state Ranked 1st at his position in his state This kid is a bowling ball, he is tough and collapses LB's when he lead blocks.He plays at OLB as well. Offensively: In 9 games he has 83 rushes for 499 yards and 6 TD's and coming out of the backfield he has 32 receptions for 421 yards and 6 TD's Defensively: In 9 games he has 54 tackles, 4 sacks and 1 INT As you can pretty much tell, we managed to grab intelligent kids this go around. Kids that are genuinely interested in an education. I am happy this University agreed with me to focus on the "Student" Athlete instead of the athlete aspect. To me, those who don't want to come here, well, they don't want to work. Meanwhile, we lost 7 recruits to other schools DT Neil Meche to Clemson DT Roderick Lane to Toledo DE Buddy Rhinehart to Clarksville T Brian Williamson to Marshall G Bo Rubio to Vanderbilt WR Tyrell Duffy to Louisville QB Cedric Bauer to Union City __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-12-2005, 12:59 PM	#42
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 10 Another bye week, and a week of much needed rest and healing for the team. We are close to securing a bowl spot, and a winning record in my first season. I am elated, the emotions are there, and once that winning record is secured, I can tell the national press where to go. Meanwhile, local press is painting me out to be decent, but everyone is still hesistant, as the sophmore curse is around the corner next season. Recruiting Winning has been helping, we have landed 8 new recruits to help the team out, and it's time to focus on DL and OL to bring them in here, we don't have enough of what we want and need right now. Injury Report our injuries are pretty close to lengthy. FB Terrell Gray is done for the season with a torn wrist tendon C Victor Matthews is doubtful for 3 weeks due to a sprained back DT Brian D'Antonio is doubtful for 3 weeks with his knee DE Louis Coffey is out for 6 weeks with a severe wrist sprain G Levon King is basically done for the season with dislocated knee. DT Shawn Humphrey is probable for 5 weeks with a bruised sternum. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-12-2005, 01:09 PM	#43
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Your recruiting is going well. Tepper reminds me of Leonard Little, quick and evasive. Todd

01-12-2005, 01:41 PM	#45
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Recruiting Report Unfortunately, we were not able to land any recruits during the bye week. We did lose 4 more recruits though. OLB Lester Walsh went to Syracuse ILB Lawrence Galloway went to Chattanooga G Teddy Hawkins went to Middle Tennessee State WR Ernest Mahoney went to Vanderbilt __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-12-2005, 01:45 PM	#46
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 11 Well, now comes my chance on a nationally televised stage. We have #23 Louisville coming into Memphis. It's our chance to prove we are for real. It's our chance to show several recruits that we mean business. It's our chance to become bowl eligible this week. We are going to keep with what has been working so far. Recruiting 8 recruits have signed so far. Focusing on the OL and DL now, trying to build a good foundation up. Injury Report FB Terrell Gray is done for the season with a torn wrist tendon C Victor Matthews is Questionable for 2 weeks due to a sprained back DT Brian D'Antonio is doubtful for 2 weeks with his knee DE Louis Coffey is doubtful for 5 weeks with a severe wrist sprain G Levon King is basically done for the season with dislocated knee. DT Shawn Humphrey is probable for 4 weeks with a bruised sternum. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-12-2005, 02:07 PM	#49
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Recruiting Report We managed two more commitments this week, even after the spanking from Louisville. TE Austine Burnstine 6'6" 234 lbs Fayette County High School Fayetteville, Georgia 3.96 GPA 1451 Test Score Scout Report from O.J. Williams Strength: Third Down Receiving Weakness: Catching in Traffic Ranked 417th Nationally Ranked 13th at his position nationally Ranked 12th overall in his state Ranked 1st at his position in his state. This is a big kid, that provides a great target for the QB. Getting open in the lower ranges for 3rd down conversions is where he will be great at. This kid will redshirt his freshman year, and pick up as a starter more than likely as a Soph. His stats offenisvely in 9 games are 29 receptions for 373 yards and 2 TD's CB Dean Kemp 5' 11" 171 lbs Harrison High School Kennesaw, Georgia 2.60 GPA 979 Test Score Scout Report from O.J. Williams Strength: Kick Returning WeaknessL Defending the Run Ranked 98th Nationally at his position Ranked 40th overall in his state and ranked 2nd at his position in his state Dean is a bit of a stretch for us at DB, he was mainly picked up for his returning skills, and if that doesn't pan out, as long as the kid focuses and keeps his nose clean, we will keep him around. He will be moved from CB to S. His Defensive stats: In 9 games played he has 35 tackles, 1 sack, and 11 Interceptions. We also had 3 decline us S Melvin Sanford went to Hawaii S Edgar Fisher went to West Virginia T Rufus Green went to Middle Tennessee State It's looking like the safties do not like our school. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-12-2005, 03:53 PM	#50
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Week 12 Ranked 48th now, we are welcoming Southern Miss into Memphis on ESPN+ A win here, and we qualify for a bowl, but as I stated previously, I do not feel a bowl will happen unless we are a 7 or 8 win team. Recruiting 10 recruits have signed so far. Focusing on the OL and DL now, trying to build a good foundation up. Injury Report FB Terrell Gray is done for the season with a torn wrist tendon C Victor Matthews is Probably for 1 week due to a sprained back DT Brian D'Antonio is Probable for 1 week with his knee DE Louis Coffey is Questionable for 4 weeks with a severe wrist sprain G Levon King is basically done for the season with dislocated knee. DT Shawn Humphrey is probable for 3 weeks with a bruised sternum. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

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