View Full Version : 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.
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
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD>Elig</TD><TD>Current Estimate</TD><TD>Future Estimate</TD></TR><TR><TD>Van Diver, William</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>QB</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>17</TD></TR><TR><TD>Beauregard, K.C.</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>QB(WO)</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>27</TD></TR><TR><TD>Meek, Donald</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>QB(WO)</TD><TD>JR(RS)</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>24</TD></TR><TR><TD>Peterson, Artie</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>QB(WO)</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>21</TD></TR><TR><TD>Boyer, Randy</TD><TD>32</TD><TD>RB</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>45</TD><TD>45</TD></TR><TR><TD>Everett, Amos</TD><TD>31</TD><TD>RB</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>57</TD></TR><TR><TD>Gardner, Vince</TD><TD>40</TD><TD>RB</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>40</TD><TD>40</TD></TR><TR><TD>Pfingsten, Eugene</TD><TD>37</TD><TD>RB</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>53</TD></TR><TR><TD>Tallent, Peter</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>RB</TD><TD>JR</TD><TD>23</TD><TD>25</TD></TR><TR><TD>Harden, Patrick</TD><TD>38</TD><TD>RB(WO)</TD><TD>SO(RS)</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>12</TD></TR><TR><TD>Cirino, Harold</TD><TD>23</TD><TD>FB</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>62</TD></TR><TR><TD>English, Terrance</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>FB</TD><TD>SR(RS)</TD><TD>27</TD><TD>27</TD></TR><TR><TD>Gray, Terrell</TD><TD>41</TD><TD>FB</TD><TD>JR</TD><TD>36</TD><TD>51</TD></TR><TR><TD>Zolak, Johnnie</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>FB</TD><TD>SR(RS)</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>35</TD></TR><TR><TD>Freeman, Bob</TD><TD>91</TD><TD>TE</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>48</TD></TR><TR><TD>Poole, Mercury</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>TE</TD><TD>JR</TD><TD>30</TD><TD>47</TD></TR><TR><TD>Poston, Sean</TD><TD>87</TD><TD>TE</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>37</TD><TD>51</TD></TR><TR><TD>Spikes, Bobby</TD><TD>88</TD><TD>TE(WO)</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>47</TD></TR><TR><TD>Burlsworth, Broderick</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>WR</TD><TD>SO(RS)</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>17</TD></TR><TR><TD>Cochrane, Ernie</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>WR</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>26</TD></TR><TR><TD>Groce, Conrad</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>WR</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>27</TD><TD>27</TD></TR><TR><TD>Perkins, Billy Joe</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>WR</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>31</TD><TD>41</TD></TR><TR><TD>Sheldon, Leland</TD><TD>84</TD><TD>WR</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>54</TD></TR><TR><TD>Wallace, Donny</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>WR</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>31</TD><TD>31</TD></TR><TR><TD>Tubbs, Jeffrey</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>WR(WO)</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>37</TD></TR><TR><TD>Matthews, Victor</TD><TD>53</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>SR(RS)</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>61</TD></TR><TR><TD>Rexin, Terrell</TD><TD>52</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>SO(RS)</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>55</TD></TR><TR><TD>Barton, Cris</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>JR</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>26</TD></TR><TR><TD>Kemp, Ryan</TD><TD>67</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>27</TD><TD>47</TD></TR><TR><TD>King, Levon</TD><TD>61</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>SR(RS)</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>60</TD></TR><TR><TD>Harper, Wendell</TD><TD>60</TD><TD>G(WO)</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>21</TD></TR><TR><TD>Austin, Jumbo</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>T</TD><TD>SR(RS)</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>49</TD></TR><TR><TD>Bjorkstam, J.T.</TD><TD>64</TD><TD>T</TD><TD>JR(RS)</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>21</TD></TR><TR><TD>Bopp, Dusty</TD><TD>75</TD><TD>T</TD><TD>SO(RS)</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>36</TD></TR><TR><TD>Hatcher, Hunter</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>T</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>26</TD></TR><TR><TD>Eddins, Leon</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>P</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>66</TD></TR><TR><TD>Heaton, Ted</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>P</TD><TD>SR(RS)</TD><TD>32</TD><TD>32</TD></TR><TR><TD>Pierce, Tony</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>P</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>28</TD></TR><TR><TD>Porcher, Andre</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>K</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>45</TD><TD>57</TD></TR><TR><TD>Ramirez, Johnnie</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>K</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>28</TD></TR><TR><TD>Bailey, Andre</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>DE</TD><TD>JR(RS)</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>21</TD></TR><TR><TD>Coffey, Louis</TD><TD>77</TD><TD>DE</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>21</TD></TR><TR><TD>Crane, Kendall</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>DE</TD><TD>SO(RS)</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>44</TD></TR><TR><TD>Goodwin, Omar</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>DE</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>31</TD><TD>31</TD></TR><TR><TD>Brannan, Victor</TD><TD>78</TD><TD>DE(WO)</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>10</TD></TR><TR><TD>Moore, Dusty</TD><TD>74</TD><TD>DE(WO)</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>24</TD></TR><TR><TD>D'Antonio, Brian</TD><TD>73</TD><TD>DT</TD><TD>SR(RS)</TD><TD>45</TD><TD>45</TD></TR><TR><TD>Erickson, K.C.</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>DT</TD><TD>JR(RS)</TD><TD>23</TD><TD>43</TD></TR><TR><TD>Roller, Orlando</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>DT</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>39</TD></TR><TR><TD>Humphrey, Shawn</TD><TD>71</TD><TD>DT(WO)</TD><TD>SO(RS)</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>28</TD></TR><TR><TD>Antonio, Troy</TD><TD>54</TD><TD>ILB</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>27</TD></TR><TR><TD>Noblitt, Quinn</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>ILB</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>42</TD></TR><TR><TD>Welch, Joel</TD><TD>90</TD><TD>ILB</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>30</TD></TR><TR><TD>Booker, Tony</TD><TD>99</TD><TD>ILB(WO)</TD><TD>SO(RS)</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>35</TD></TR><TR><TD>Blackwell, Johnnie</TD><TD>42</TD><TD>OLB</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>51</TD></TR><TR><TD>Whitten, Darrin</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>OLB</TD><TD>JR</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>42</TD></TR><TR><TD>Clayton, Justin</TD><TD>57</TD><TD>OLB(WO)</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>35</TD></TR><TR><TD>Lucas, Lance</TD><TD>98</TD><TD>OLB(WO)</TD><TD>JR</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>37</TD></TR><TR><TD>Newhart, Ernest</TD><TD>55</TD><TD>OLB(WO)</TD><TD>SO(RS)</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>3</TD></TR><TR><TD>Gangi, Mickey</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>CB</TD><TD>JR</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>26</TD></TR><TR><TD>Lyle, Archie</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>CB</TD><TD>SR</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>22</TD></TR><TR><TD>Wooden, Nicky</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>CB</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>32</TD><TD>43</TD></TR><TR><TD>Fleming, Robert</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>CB(WO)</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>39</TD></TR><TR><TD>Thurston, Brent</TD><TD>36</TD><TD>CB(WO)</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>21</TD></TR><TR><TD>Galloway, Ray</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>27</TD><TD>48</TD></TR><TR><TD>Horn, Tito</TD><TD>35</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>52</TD></TR><TR><TD>Landry, Donovan</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>SO</TD><TD>27</TD><TD>46</TD></TR><TR><TD>Mincey, Howie</TD><TD>27</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>FR</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>41</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
...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
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD>Week</TD><TD>Opponent</TD><TD>Result</TD><TD>Attendance</TD><TD>Weather</TD><TD>TV</TD></TR><TR><TD>2</TD><TD>at Mississippi</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>3</TD><TD>JOHNSON CITY</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>4</TD><TD>at Arkansas State</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>$$5</TD><TD>at Alabama-Birmingham</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>$$6</TD><TD>HOUSTON</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>$$8</TD><TD>TULANE</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>$$9</TD><TD>at Cincinnati</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>$$11</TD><TD>LOUISVILLE</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>$$12</TD><TD>SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>$$13</TD><TD>at East Carolina</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>$$14</TD><TD>at South Florida</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD>0</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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:
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD>Team</TD><TD>Record</TD><TD>Conf</TD><TD>Comp</TD><TD>Poll</TD><TD>Loss</TD><TD>Sched</TD><TD>Total</TD><TD>Rank</TD></TR><TR><TD>Oklahoma</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>HTW</TD><TD>2.00</TD><TD>1.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>1.12</TD><TD>4.62</TD><TD>1</TD></TR><TR><TD>Michigan</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>BKT</TD><TD>1.00</TD><TD>4.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>0.52</TD><TD>6.02</TD><TD>2</TD></TR><TR><TD>Florida State</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>ATR</TD><TD>4.00</TD><TD>4.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>0.12</TD><TD>8.12</TD><TD>3</TD></TR><TR><TD>Miami of Florida</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>ATR</TD><TD>3.00</TD><TD>5.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>1.36</TD><TD>9.36</TD><TD>4</TD></TR><TR><TD>Georgia</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>CFD</TD><TD>6.00</TD><TD>5.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>2.08</TD><TD>13.58</TD><TD>5</TD></TR><TR><TD>Texas</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>HTW</TD><TD>8.00</TD><TD>5.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>1.20</TD><TD>14.20</TD><TD>6</TD></TR><TR><TD>Ohio State</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>BKT</TD><TD>5.00</TD><TD>9.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>0.68</TD><TD>15.18</TD><TD>7</TD></TR><TR><TD>Nebraska</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>HTW</TD><TD>7.00</TD><TD>8.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>1.04</TD><TD>16.54</TD><TD>8</TD></TR><TR><TD>Florida</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>CFD</TD><TD>10.00</TD><TD>6.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>2.04</TD><TD>18.54</TD><TD>9</TD></TR><TR><TD>Louisiana State</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>CFD</TD><TD>12.00</TD><TD>9.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>2.40</TD><TD>23.40</TD><TD>10</TD></TR><TR><TD>Southern California</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>WCT</TD><TD>9.00</TD><TD>13.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>1.88</TD><TD>24.38</TD><TD>11</TD></TR><TR><TD>Penn State</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>BKT</TD><TD>13.00</TD><TD>14.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>0.72</TD><TD>27.72</TD><TD>12</TD></TR><TR><TD>Tennessee</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>CFD</TD><TD>11.00</TD><TD>15.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>2.20</TD><TD>28.70</TD><TD>13</TD></TR><TR><TD>Wisconsin</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>BKT</TD><TD>17.00</TD><TD>13.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>0.80</TD><TD>30.80</TD><TD>14</TD></TR><TR><TD>UCLA</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>WCT</TD><TD>14.00</TD><TD>15.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>1.92</TD><TD>30.92</TD><TD>15</TD></TR><TR><TD>Alabama</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>CFD</TD><TD>15.00</TD><TD>14.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>2.28</TD><TD>31.28</TD><TD>16</TD></TR><TR><TD>Virginia Tech</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>ATR</TD><TD>18.00</TD><TD>14.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>1.56</TD><TD>34.06</TD><TD>17</TD></TR><TR><TD>Clemson</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>ATR</TD><TD>19.00</TD><TD>18.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>0.04</TD><TD>37.04</TD><TD>18</TD></TR><TR><TD>Notre Dame</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>IND</TD><TD>16.00</TD><TD>18.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>4.56</TD><TD>39.06</TD><TD>19</TD></TR><TR><TD>Auburn</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>CFD</TD><TD>23.00</TD><TD>17.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>2.36</TD><TD>42.86</TD><TD>20</TD></TR><TR><TD>Texas A&M</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>HTW</TD><TD>21.00</TD><TD>24.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>1.24</TD><TD>46.24</TD><TD>21</TD></TR><TR><TD>Iowa</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>BKT</TD><TD>25.00</TD><TD>22.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>0.48</TD><TD>47.48</TD><TD>22</TD></TR><TR><TD>Kansas State</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>HTW</TD><TD>20.00</TD><TD>28.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>0.96</TD><TD>48.96</TD><TD>23</TD></TR><TR><TD>Oregon</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>WCT</TD><TD>22.00</TD><TD>25.50</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>1.76</TD><TD>49.26</TD><TD>24</TD></TR><TR><TD>Purdue</TD><TD>0-0</TD><TD>BKT</TD><TD>26.00</TD><TD>26.00</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>0.76</TD><TD>52.76</TD><TD>25</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
MizzouRah
01-12-2005, 04:15 PM
FYI, to fix stuff like this:
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
Hit the preview post button and see what is not lining up properly, in this case we can see that the Net Rushing Yards is too far to the right. Go back into your post click so that the cursor is to the left of the 1 in 164 and hit the backspace button.
Now it should look like this when you hit the preview post button:
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
Do the same with Tckld Loss/Yards and Sacked/Yards Lost... and so on until everything is lined up properly. On the player stats page, you have to move them 8 spaces to the right instead of 1 space to the left.
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
Cursor to the left of A in Att, move 8 spaces to the left. The same with the 1 in 13 on Garner's stat line. Results:
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
..and so on for the 2 in Meek and Van Diver on down the list.
Todd
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 09:32 PM
Yeah, I apologize for not caring much about the alignments on my posts.
I will work on it for the 2005 season. Right now, I want to finish up on the 2004.
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 09:39 PM
Week 12 Box Score
Southern Mississippi at Memphis
Box Score: Southern Mississippi at Memphis
Memphis, TN.
Week 12, 2004
Attendance: 43,800 (62,400).
Weather: 52 degrees, rain.
1Q: 00:25 MEMP - Andre Porcher 43 field goal.
2Q: 05:01 MEMP - Andre Porcher 32 field goal.
2Q: 00:03 MEMP - Leland Sheldon 85 pass from Donald Meek.
2Q: 00:03 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
3Q: 14:14 MEMP - Leland Sheldon 52 pass from Donald Meek.
3Q: 14:14 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
3Q: 03:37 SMIS - Brian Moore 10 pass from Barry Thornton.
3Q: 03:37 SMIS - Lenny Harvey extra point.
4Q: 12:47 SMIS - Lenny Harvey 36 field goal.
4Q: 07:51 SMIS - Lenny Harvey 34 field goal.
4Q: 07:13 SMIS - Hunter Cooper 96 interception return.
4Q: 07:13 SMIS - Lenny Harvey extra point.
4Q: 02:31 SMIS - Tommy Fulcher 2 pass from Barry Thornton.
4Q: 02:31 SMIS - Lenny Harvey extra point.
Game MVP: SMIS 32 Hunter Cooper
Southern Mississippi 0 0 7 20 - 27
Memphis 3 10 7 0 - 20
Team Statistics SMIS MEMP
First Downs 23 21
Total Rushes 30 32
Net Rushing Yards 76 119
Yards Per Carry 2.5 3.7
Rushing Yards 113 133
Tckld Loss/Yards 5-8 5-14
Sacked/Yards Lost 4-29 0-0
Pass Attempts 32 36
Completions 18 18
Passing Yards 232 344
Yards Per Attempt 7.2 9.5
Interceptions 0 5
Fumbles/Lost 2/0 0/0
Total Plays 62 68
Total Yards 308 463
Yards Per Play 4.9 6.8
3rd Down Plays 3/12 8/14
Penalties 5 9
Penalty Yards 42 99
Avg. Drive Start OWN 29 OWN 32
Time Of Possession 29:39 30:21
We had this one, but then we gave up in the 4th. We allowed a determined team to come back and steal this one from us.
I didn't have to say a word in the locker room after the game, Deon was laying into his defense, and Derek was letting Donald have it.
From everything I understood from Boyer, Donald started audibling in the 4th, thinking he could run up the score some more, and it back fired on him majorly. The one he through from their 4 and returned for a TD started it all. 5 INT's in the 4th quarter with us up by 13 is uncalled for.
And honestly, this might force him to finish the season out riding on the bench.
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 09:42 PM
Week 12 Individual Stats
Memphis Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD Stufd Sackd
40 Gardner 12 52 4.3 10 0 2 0
32 Boyer 11 21 1.9 12 0 4 0
11 Meek 5 15 3.0 10 0 2 0
22 English 2 27 13.5 16 0 0 0
39 Zolak 1 1 1.0 1 0 0 0
80 Perkins 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0
Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int
11 Meek 36 18 344 9.5 85 2 5
Receiving Catch Yards Avg YAC Long TD
32 Boyer 6 42 7.0 25 13 0
39 Zolak 3 26 8.6 9 14 0
84 Sheldon 3 180 60.0 53 85 2
8 Groce 2 51 25.5 24 28 0
22 English 1 3 3.0 3 3 0
87 Poston 1 12 12.0 1 12 0
4 Wallace 1 6 6.0 2 6 0
80 Perkins 1 24 24.0 11 24 0
Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD
43 Wooden 1 6 6.0 0
Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD
8 Groce 4 143 35.7 0
84 Sheldon 1 27 27.0 0
Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20
10 Eddins 3 112 37.3 45 1
Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att
6 Porcher 2 2 43 2 2
Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD
43 Wooden 8 0 0.0 0 0 0
56 Noblitt 5 0 1.0 0 0 0
73 D'Antonio 4 3 0.5 0 0 0
76 Goodwin 3 0 1.0 0 0 0
21 Galloway 3 4 0.0 0 0 0
47 Whitten 3 1 0.0 0 0 0
34 Gangi 3 1 0.0 0 0 0
54 Antonio 3 0 0.0 0 0 0
46 Lyle 3 0 0.0 0 0 0
42 Blackwell 2 1 0.0 0 0 0
36 Thurston 2 1 0.0 0 0 0
32 Boyer 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
70 Austin 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
72 Roller 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
95 Erickson 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
26 Landry 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
77 Coffey 1 1 1.5 0 0 0
97 Crane 1 1 0.0 0 0 0
98 Lucas 1 1 0.0 0 0 0
11 Meek 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
38 Harden 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
87 Poston 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
80 Perkins 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
68 Barton 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
27 Mincey 0 1 0.0 0 0 0
Miscellaneous Fumb FForc Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd
53 Matthews 0 0 0 0 4 0
70 Austin 0 0 0 0 3 0
68 Barton 0 0 0 0 2 0
21 Galloway 0 2 0 0 0 0
92 Poole 0 0 0 0 1 0
67 Kemp 0 0 0 0 1 0
64 Bjorkstam 0 0 0 0 1 0
Player Stokes Awarded
32 Randy Boyer 3
40 Vince Gardner 2
22 Terrance English 2
80 Billy Joe Perkins 2
84 Leland Sheldon 2
76 Omar Goodwin 2
21 Ray Galloway 2
11 Donald Meek 1
8 Conrad Groce 1
6 Andre Porcher 1
93 Andre Bailey 1
77 Louis Coffey 1
95 K.C. Erickson 1
56 Quinn Noblitt 1
54 Troy Antonio 1
47 Darrin Whitten 1
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 09:50 PM
Recruiting Report
Well, no commitments this week.
We did have 3 more turn us down
ILB Harvey Aguirre went to Central Florida
DT Al Crockett went to Vanderbilt
OT Deon Taylor went to Rutgers.
So far, I hate Vanderbilt, I think they managed to take the most away from us this season.
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 09:55 PM
Week 13
Just received notice from the deans office G Ryan Kemp was put upon academic notice due to failing a class.
WR Donny Wallace was put on notice as well.
I even had extra time spent with both of these guys throughout the season. Damn girlfriends, if they aren't focusing on them, it's football.
We are heading to East Carolina and Randy is a game time decision. Derek and I have lost faith in Donald, he is getting this start, but if he screws another win like he did last week, this kid will ride the bench for the rest of his life.
Recruiting
10 signings for the season.
Injury Report
Not a good week.
Randy has taken one to many shots to the head...He has a concussion. He is Probable for the next 5 weeks.
FB Terrell Gray is done for the season with a torn wrist tendon
DE Louis Coffey is Questionable for 3 weeks with a severe wrist sprain
G Levon King is basically done for the season with dislocated knee.
DT Shawn Humphrey is probable for 2 weeks with a bruised sternum
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 10:08 PM
Week 13 Box Score
Box Score: Memphis at East Carolina
Greenville, NC.
Week 13, 2004
Attendance: 33,500 (43,000).
Weather: 54 degrees, rain.
1Q: 04:46 MEMP - Andre Porcher 27 field goal.
2Q: 14:19 ECAR - Herman Dahl 33 field goal.
2Q: 07:57 MEMP - Andre Porcher 44 field goal.
2Q: 01:13 MEMP - Nicky Wooden 79 interception return.
2Q: 01:13 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
2Q: 00:03 ECAR - Herman Dahl 38 field goal.
3Q: 07:31 ECAR - Bucky Owens 9 pass from Joel Boren.
3Q: 07:31 ECAR - Herman Dahl extra point failed.
4Q: 12:10 ECAR - Joel Boren 32 run.
4Q: 12:10 ECAR - Joel Boren pass for conversion failed.
4Q: 02:23 ECAR - Vernon Walsh 6 pass from Joel Boren.
4Q: 02:23 ECAR - Herman Dahl extra point.
Game MVP: ECAR 92 Craig Wiggins
Memphis 3 10 0 0 - 13
East Carolina 0 6 6 13 - 25
Team Statistics MEMP ECAR
First Downs 17 20
Total Rushes 35 30
Net Rushing Yards 130 190
Yards Per Carry 3.7 6.3
Rushing Yards 157 219
Tckld Loss/Yards 4-8 6-22
Sacked/Yards Lost 3-19 1-7
Pass Attempts 27 33
Completions 11 20
Passing Yards 144 215
Yards Per Attempt 5.3 6.5
Interceptions 2 3
Fumbles/Lost 1/0 2/0
Total Plays 62 63
Total Yards 274 405
Yards Per Play 4.4 6.4
3rd Down Plays 5/14 5/13
Penalties 7 2
Penalty Yards 80 10
Avg. Drive Start OWN 27 OWN 29
Time Of Possession 30:48 29:12
We are going downhill fast losing the the winless team in the conference. Donald is on the bench to finish out the season.
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 10:09 PM
Week 13 Individual Stats
Memphis Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD Stufd Sackd
32 Boyer 14 68 4.8 24 0 3 0
11 Meek 10 -3 -0.3 6 0 0 3
40 Gardner 8 44 5.5 14 0 2 0
39 Zolak 2 11 5.5 7 0 0 0
84 Sheldon 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 0
Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int
11 Meek 27 11 144 5.3 24 0 2
Receiving Catch Yards Avg YAC Long TD
84 Sheldon 3 41 13.6 15 18 0
32 Boyer 2 10 5.0 0 7 0
40 Gardner 2 18 9.0 9 10 0
4 Wallace 2 43 21.5 10 24 0
8 Groce 2 32 16.0 9 18 0
Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD
Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD
8 Groce 5 108 21.6 0
4 Wallace 1 21 21.0 0
Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20
10 Eddins 5 180 36.0 54 2
Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att
6 Porcher 2 3 44 1 1
Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD
73 D'Antonio 9 2 1.0 0 0 0
21 Galloway 7 3 0.0 0 0 0
26 Landry 6 1 0.0 0 0 0
56 Noblitt 5 0 0.0 0 0 0
43 Wooden 4 1 0.0 1 79 1
98 Lucas 4 0 0.0 0 0 0
54 Antonio 3 4 0.0 0 0 0
47 Whitten 3 0 0.0 0 0 0
32 Boyer 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
46 Lyle 1 0 0.0 2 0 0
76 Goodwin 1 1 0.0 0 0 0
35 Horn 1 1 0.0 0 0 0
92 Poole 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
87 Poston 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
81 Burlsworth 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
70 Austin 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
97 Crane 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
77 Coffey 0 1 0.0 0 0 0
Miscellaneous Fumb FForc Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd
67 Kemp 0 0 0 0 6 1
68 Barton 0 0 0 0 2 1
53 Matthews 0 0 0 0 2 1
11 Meek 1 0 1 0 0 0
70 Austin 0 0 0 0 2 0
92 Poole 0 1 0 0 0 0
43 Wooden 0 1 0 0 0 0
Player Stokes Awarded
11 Donald Meek 4
32 Randy Boyer 3
73 Brian D'Antonio 3
40 Vince Gardner 2
68 Cris Barton 2
46 Archie Lyle 2
67 Ryan Kemp 1
6 Andre Porcher 1
76 Omar Goodwin 1
77 Louis Coffey 1
54 Troy Antonio 1
47 Darrin Whitten 1
43 Nicky Wooden 1
21 Ray Galloway 1
26 Donovan Landry 1
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 10:24 PM
Recruiting Report
We managed to land 3 more recruits, bringing our total up to 13
G Glen Swift 6'4" 261 lbs
Herschel V. Jenkins High School
Savannah, Georgia
3.08 GPA
1135 Test Score
Scout Report from O.J. Williams
Strength: Run Blocking
Weakness: Pass Protection
Ranked 62nd in the Nation at his position
Ranked 21st overall in his state
Ranked 4th in his position in his state
This is a kid that has a great attitude, and is a lot better than the scouts have reported. He should help us out on the OL immediately.
S David Jarvis 5'11" 177 lbs
McPherson High School
McPherson, Kansas
2.44 GPA
869 Test Score
Scout Report from Tony Andrus
Strength: Zone Defense
Weakness: Kick Returning
Ranked 93rd in his position nationally
Ranked 13th overall in his state
Ranked 1st in his position in his state
In 9 games he had 71 tackles, 4 sacks and 14 interceptions, he is a decent recruit at the Saftey position, and we were finally able to convince one to be come on over.
DE Billy Crowther 6'4" 235 lbs
De Land High School
De Land, Florida
3.80 GPA
1420 Test Score
Scout Report from O.J. Williams
Strength: Rushing the Passer
Weakness: Defending the Run
Ranked 92nd in his position nationally
Ranked 51st overall in his state
Ranked 5th in his position in his state
This kid is going to be another great bookend on our defense. My impression is that he is much better than what the scouts report and O.J. again, is Excellent at grading the DL.
In 9 games this season he has 70 tackles, 9.5 Sacks, and 0 INTs
We also had 5 turn us down
OLB Kyle Jennings went to Wake Forest
ILB Bob Murray went to Iowa State
DT Myron Cannida went to BYU
T Daniel Arnold went to Washington
T Perry Rankin went to Alabama
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 10:28 PM
Week 14
We are going to finish out with who we started with except for Meek, he is benched at the QB Spot. Last game of the season, we are 5-5 and 16 point underdogs to a 5-5 South Florida team. This will be televised on ESPN+ regionally.
Recruiting
13 signings for the season. Looking to finalize a few more.
Injury Report
Not a good week.
RB Randy Boyer is Probable for 4 weeks with a concussion
TE Mercury Poole is out for 41 weeks due to ACL Damage to the Knee
FB Terrell Gray is done for the season with a torn wrist tendon
DE Louis Coffey is Probable for 2 weeks with a severe wrist sprain
G Levon King is basically done for the season with dislocated knee.
DT Shawn Humphrey is probable for 1 weeks with a bruised sternum
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 10:40 PM
Week 14 Box Score
Box Score: Memphis at South Florida
Tampa, FL.
Week 14, 2004
Attendance: 19,300 (41,400).
Weather: 77 degrees, fair.
1Q: 07:58 SFLA - Marco Masso 4 run.
1Q: 07:58 SFLA - Gene Shapiro extra point.
3Q: 11:55 SFLA - Marco Masso 45 run.
3Q: 11:55 SFLA - Gene Shapiro extra point.
4Q: 09:16 MEMP - Billy Joe Perkins 9 pass from William Van Diver.
4Q: 09:16 MEMP - Andre Porcher extra point.
4Q: 07:08 MEMP - Andre Porcher 44 field goal.
Game MVP: SFLA 51 Ken Webb
Memphis 0 0 0 10 - 10
South Florida 7 0 7 0 - 14
Team Statistics MEMP SFLA
First Downs 16 17
Total Rushes 33 39
Net Rushing Yards 117 190
Yards Per Carry 3.5 4.8
Rushing Yards 140 208
Tckld Loss/Yards 3-7 3-5
Sacked/Yards Lost 3-16 2-13
Pass Attempts 35 18
Completions 19 11
Passing Yards 202 123
Yards Per Attempt 5.7 6.8
Interceptions 1 0
Fumbles/Lost 1/1 2/1
Total Plays 68 57
Total Yards 319 313
Yards Per Play 4.6 5.4
3rd Down Plays 7/16 2/10
Penalties 13 7
Penalty Yards 93 48
Avg. Drive Start OWN 26 OWN 33
Time Of Possession 34:22 25:38
Not much to say, I took the team 5-6 in my first season, but the only way to go now, is up.
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 10:40 PM
Week 14 Individual Stats
Memphis Individual Statistics
Rushing Att Yards Avg Long TD Stufd Sackd
32 Boyer 20 115 5.7 30 0 5 0
9 Van Diver 6 -12 -2.0 2 0 0 3
40 Gardner 3 2 0.6 1 0 1 0
39 Zolak 3 6 2.0 7 0 1 0
22 English 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 0
Passing Att Comp Yards Yd/Att Long TD Int
9 Van Diver 35 19 202 5.7 37 1 1
Receiving Catch Yards Avg YAC Long TD
32 Boyer 5 8 1.6 12 12 0
80 Perkins 4 49 12.2 12 23 1
84 Sheldon 4 50 12.5 3 21 0
4 Wallace 3 70 23.3 6 37 0
40 Gardner 1 1 1.0 1 1 0
87 Poston 1 14 14.0 2 14 0
8 Groce 1 10 10.0 0 10 0
Punt Returns Att Yards Avg TD
43 Wooden 2 -1 -0.5 0
Kick Returns Att Yards Avg TD
84 Sheldon 1 21 21.0 0
Punting Punts Yards Avg Long In20
10 Eddins 5 182 36.4 43 0
Kicking FG FGA Long PAT Att
6 Porcher 1 2 44 1 1
Defense Tackle Assist Sack Int IntYds IntTD
26 Landry 9 1 0.0 0 0 0
56 Noblitt 7 3 0.0 0 0 0
21 Galloway 7 3 0.0 0 0 0
73 D'Antonio 6 5 0.0 0 0 0
34 Gangi 6 1 0.0 0 0 0
93 Bailey 2 0 1.0 0 0 0
76 Goodwin 2 3 0.0 0 0 0
54 Antonio 2 3 0.0 0 0 0
42 Blackwell 2 2 0.0 0 0 0
98 Lucas 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
78 Brannan 1 0 1.0 0 0 0
9 Van Diver 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
32 Boyer 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
53 Matthews 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
97 Crane 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
77 Coffey 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
99 Booker 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
43 Wooden 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
47 Whitten 0 1 0.0 0 0 0
Miscellaneous Fumb FForc Recov MiscTD KeyRBlk SckAlwd
75 Bopp 0 0 0 0 0 1
64 Bjorkstam 0 0 0 0 0 1
68 Barton 0 0 0 0 1 1
53 Matthews 0 0 0 0 5 0
9 Van Diver 1 0 0 0 0 0
67 Kemp 0 0 0 0 1 0
70 Austin 0 0 0 0 1 0
76 Goodwin 0 1 0 0 0 0
34 Gangi 0 1 0 0 0 0
26 Landry 0 0 1 0 0 0
Player Stokes Awarded
32 Randy Boyer 8
9 William Van Diver 2
39 Johnnie Zolak 2
4 Donny Wallace 2
80 Billy Joe Perkins 1
6 Andre Porcher 1
93 Andre Bailey 1
56 Quinn Noblitt 1
26 Donovan Landry 1
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 11:01 PM
Recruiting Report
Well, the last week, we were able to secure 3 more commitments.
CB Harold Goldade 6'0" 165 lbs
Midlothian High School
Midlothian, Virgina
3.06 GPA
1104 Test Score
Scout Report by Jumbo Sellers
Strength: Kick Returning
Weakness: Defending the Run
Ranked 86th at his position nationally
Ranked 27th overall in his state
Ranked 4th at his position in his state
In 8 games played, he had 58 tackles, 4 sacks, and 9 INT's
ILB J.J. Urban 6'0" 198 lbs
Milford Mill Academy
Baltimore, Maryland
2.97 GPA
1200 Test Score
Scout Report by Jumbo Sellers
Strength: Defending Run
Weakness: Zone Defense
Ranked 90th in his position Nationally
Ranked 38th in his state
Ranked 2nd in his position in his state
J.J. is a solid disciplined kid that should add some attitude to a defense that is getting nasty.
In 9 games he had 71 tackles, 4 sacks, and 4 INT's
DE Cornell Abrams 6'3" 222lbs
Lillie B Williamson High School
Mobile, Alabama
1.87 GPA
707 Test Score
Scout Report by Matthew Hitchcock
Strength: Defending the Run
Weakness: Rushing the Passer
Ranked 84th at his position nationally
Ranked 19th overall in his state
Ranked 2nd at his position in his state.
This was a stretch, and we will be RS him his freshman year. This kid might have to prop to get in. We are hoping he blossoms into the talent he has shown.
In 9 games, he has 79 tackles, 11.5 sacks and 2 INT's as a DE
MacroGuru
01-12-2005, 11:13 PM
End of Year Summary
Michigan ended up winning the National Championship
QB Nick Carpenter from Illinois was named Player of the Year
For a team that was expected to end at the bottom of the conference I feel we shocked the national press just by finishing 5-6. However, the tail spin at the end of the season led them to point and say see, they suck.
Hopefully, with the new recruits, and some improvement overall, we can look at a bowl game next season.
We were graded the following
56/100 for Team Performance
45/100 for Academic Performance (I thought we did a lot better)
100/100 for Recruiting Performance (I have to say we had the #1 recruiting class)
77/100 for Television
51/100 for Alumni
41/100 for Attendance
Our overall grade was a 56, I am a little upset on our academic as I thought it would be a lot higher
MizzouRah
01-20-2005, 07:44 PM
End of Year Summary
Michigan ended up winning the National Championship
QB Nick Carpenter from Illinois was named Player of the Year
For a team that was expected to end at the bottom of the conference I feel we shocked the national press just by finishing 5-6. However, the tail spin at the end of the season led them to point and say see, they suck.
Hopefully, with the new recruits, and some improvement overall, we can look at a bowl game next season.
We were graded the following
56/100 for Team Performance
45/100 for Academic Performance (I thought we did a lot better)
100/100 for Recruiting Performance (I have to say we had the #1 recruiting class)
77/100 for Television
51/100 for Alumni
41/100 for Attendance
Our overall grade was a 56, I am a little upset on our academic as I thought it would be a lot higher
Curse you and your #1 recruiting class!! :)
Todd
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