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Willie Henderson r-Sr • OT Ryan Scott Sr • WR Blake Butler r-Sr • OL Rusty Clayton r-Sr • DS Stephen Schuh Sr • C MEDIA MEET THE TIGERS A look at media poli- Bios, stats and inside 2005 RESULTS cies and guidelines, information on this as well as travel plans year’s Tiger veterans, Overall Record: 7-5 C- USA: 5-3 Home: 4-2 Away: 2-3 a n d information about Liberty walk-ons and new signees. Bowl Memorial Stadium. Returning Lettermen............ 38-66 DATE OPPONENT SCORE ATT. Quick Facts ................................2 Other Varsity Tigers ............. 67-68 Sept. 5 Ole Miss (ESPN) 6-10 53,339 Media Information ...................2-4 2006 Signing Class .............. 69-72 Sept. 17 Chattanooga 59-14 30,772 Liberty Bowl Stadium ...............5-7 Sept. 24 at Tulsa* (WLMT/CSTV) 31-37 (ot) 20,645 Tigers on the Air .....................8-9 2006 OPPONENTS Oct. 1 UTEP* (CSTV) 27-20 30,053 Tiger Sports Properties .............10 A look at all 12 of Mem- Oct. 8 at UCF* (WLMT/CSTV) 17-38 20,562 phis’ opponents this Oct. 15 at Houston* (CSTV) 35-20 12,800 2006 OUTLOOK season, along with se- Oct. 22 East Carolina* (CSTV) 27-24 31,710 A position-by-position ries results. preview of the 2006 Nov. 1 UAB* (ESPN2) 20-37 47,669 Tigers, depth chart and 2006 Opponents.................. 74-76 Nov. 12 at Tennessee (PPV) 16-20 106,647 rosters. Series Versus ‘06 Opponents .... 77-78 Nov. 19 at Southern Miss* (CSTV) 24-22 25,667 Nov. 26 Marshall* (CSTV) 26-3 46,403 2006 Outlook ......................12-16 REVIEW OF 2005 Dec. 26 +vs Akron (ESPN) 38-31 50,616 Depth Chart ........................12-13 Game-by-game recaps, + Motor City Bowl (Detroit, Mich.) Rosters ............................. 17-18 fi nal statistics, superla- tives, miscellaneous sta- COACHES & STAFF tistics and key player departures. Bios of Head Coach 2005 ATTENDANCE TOTALS Tommy West, his as- Game Recaps ......................80-91 Overall: 476,883 (39,740) Home: 239,946 (39,991) sistants and the Tiger 2005 Statistics .................... 92-98 Away: 186,321 (37,264) football support staff. Key Departures ................. 99-102 Tommy West .......................20-23 HISTORY The primary mis- CONFERENCE USA sion of the Depart- Assistant Coaches ............... 24-33 A look at Conference USA Facts and figures Support Staff ...................... 34-36 through Memphis’ sto- ment of Athletics as a whole and composite is to provide a schedule for the league. ried history of colle- CREDITS giate football. successful ath- About C-USA ....................104-105 letic program at The 2006 University of Mem- C-USA Composite Schedule .....105 Historical Facts .................178-186 the highest level phis Football Media Guide is C-USA Bowl Affi liations ........... 106 Homes of the Tigers ...............184 of competition. Characterized intended for the editorial use Conference Affi liations ............ 186 by academic, athletic and moral of media organizations cover- excellence in a diverse collegiate RECORDS environment, the program will abide ing the Tigers. Any reprinting, Individual and team THE UNIVERSITY reproduction or other use of An inside look at Uni- by the spirit of the rules governing records, along with ca- students and intercollegiate athlet- the contents for any commer- versity of Memphis cial use is prohibited. reer leaders, 100-yard ics and will be known for its good rushers, all-time perfor- President Dr. Shirley sportsmanship and integrity. Raines, Athletic Director Editor: Jennifer Rodrigues mances, annual team statistics, honored Tigers and more. R.C. Johnson, the U of M cam- The U of M is an equal opportunity/ Assistance: Brandon Kolditz pus and Tiger Athletics. affi rmative action university. (covers/design elements), Scoring ............................108-110 Rushing ...........................110-113 U of M Facts/Figures .........187-189 Bob Winn, Lamar Chance, Dr. Shirley Raines ................... 190 Tammy DeGroff, Kelly Davis Passing ............................113-116 Receiving .........................116-118 R.C. Johnson.......................... 191 Total Offense ...................118-119 Athletic Staff ....................192-194 Photography: Photos were Athletic Complex ..............195-196 taken by professional sports All-Purpose Yards ................... 120 Punting............................121-122 Athletic Training ..................... 197 photographers Joe Murphy, Equipment Staff ..................... 198 Rob Johnson, Paul Levy, Troy Kicking ............................122-124 Kickoff Returns .................124-125 Strength & Conditioning .......... 199 Glasgow, Gary Walpole, Amir Tigers in the Pros .............200-201 Gamzu, Taylor Wilson, Rick Punt Returns ....................125-127 Defense ...........................127-129 Academic Center ....................202 Yeats, Gil Michael, Lindsey Lis- Tiger Traditions ......................203 sau, Julia Weeks & The Com- Miscellaneous ...................129-130 Top Ranked Tigers ............131-133 City of Memphis ...............204-205 mercial Appeal Photography Tiger Gameday ...................... 206 Dept. Special thanks to the The Last Time ..................134-136 NFL Media Relations Offi ces Annual Statistics .....................137 of the Amsterdam Admirals, Lou Groza Award .................... 138 Dolphins, Jaguars, Lions, Honored Tigers ................139-146 Panthers, Patriots, Rams and Retired Jerseys ....................... 147 Vikings for assisting with pho- All-Star Games .......................148 tos of current Tigers playing Bowl History ....................149-153 in the NFL. Undefeated Teams ................. 154 All-Time Coaches ..............155-157 UOM 0106-0607/5500 All-Time Letterwinners ......158-162 EBSCO Media Tigers in the Pros .............163-164 801 5th Avenue South Series Records .................165-168 The Athletic Media Relations Offi ce thanks the Offi ce Products Store for use Birmingham, AL 35233 Year-By-Year Results .........169-175 of copiers in the offi ce and at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Tiger Milestones .....................176 The 2006 edition of the Tiger Football Media Guide is a comprehensive source of QUICK FACTS information with statistics and historical references for use by the media covering Nickname: .....................................Tigers Tiger football. For additional information about Tiger football please call the Mascot: ............................... Bengal Tiger University of Memphis Media Relations Offi ce at 901-678-2337. Enrollment: .................................. 20,465 Colors: ........................ Royal Blue & Gray CREDENTIALS Information Director. The University and Conference: .................... Conference USA The second fl oor seating at Liberty Bowl WREC600 Radio also provide courtesy tele- phone lines for the visiting radio broadcast. Stadium: ............... Liberty Bowl Memorial Memorial Stadium/Rex Dockery Field is very Capacity: ..................................... 62,380 There are three standard lines and one ISDN limited (90 seats). Visiting radio stations line installed in the visiting radio booth on Playing Surface: .........................FieldTurf and/or networks are located on the fourth MEDIA INFO Affi liation: .....................NCAA Division I-A the fourth fl oor of the press box. Visiting fl oor of the press box in the visiting radio radio can contact Jennifer Rodrigues for President: .................Dr. Shirley C. Raines booth. Credentials are issued to working Athletic Director: ................. R.C. Johnson telephone numbers and/or the spin number press only. We ask that members of the for the ISDN line. Faculty Rep.: ....................Dr. Phillip Kolbe media request credentials at least two weeks 2 Head Coach: ........................Tommy West in advance. All requests are handled by Overall Record: ...........67-63-0 (11 years) Jennifer Rodrigues. Seating is limited and STATS/SERVICES Record at U of M: ..........32-28-0 (5 years) will be restricted to fi ling press, radio and Memphis will provide complete game sta- Basic Offense: ............................“Spread” television representatives’ needs according tistics, including play-by-play, halftime stats, Basic Defense: ...................... Multiple 4-3 to NCAA regulations. complete post-game statistics and coaches’ 2005 Record: ..................................7-5-0 quotes in the press box. Statistics are also C-USA Record/Finish: ..........5-3/T2nd East delivered to the radio booths throughout All-Time Record: .....................417-426-32 MEDIA WILL CALL the game. Light food and beverages will First Year of Competition: ................ 1912 Media/photo credentials which have not be available in the press box throughout Bowl Appearances: ................................5 been mailed can be obtained at Media Will the game. Please contact a member of the Last Appearance: ... 2005, Motor City Bowl Call, located at the base of the press box Media Relations staff in advance if you will Bowl Record: ..................................4-1-0 elevator on the south side of the stadium. need statistics faxed or e-mailed to your First-Team All-Americans: .....................15 Media Will Call opens two hours prior to organization. The entire statistical package Offensive Starters Returning: .................8 kickoff and closes at halftime. will be posted on the University of Memphis’ Defensive Starters Returning: .................6 offi cial athletic website (GoTigersGo.com) Special Team Starters Returning: ............2 immediately