GO TigersGO . COM The University of Memphis Table of Contents/Media Information MEDIA ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS The 2014 edition of theTigers Soccer Media Guide is a comprehensive source of informa- tion with statistics and historical references for use by media covering Tigers soccer. For additional information about Tigers soccer, please call the University of Memphis Athlet- A look at media policies and guidelines, as Julie ics Communications Office at 901-678-2337. well as information about the Mike Rose Nelson Soccer Stadium, the University of Memphis, the American Athletic Conference and 2014 SOCCER CONTACT Photographers will be granted credentials QUICK FACTS opponents. O: 901-678-5223 through the University of Memphis Athletics C: 281-961-3569 Communications Office and not the Mike General Information Rose Soccer Complex. Media Quick Facts .................................................1 E-MAIL: School: ......... The University of Memphis Media Information .....................................1 [email protected] Location: ........................Memphis, Tenn. Mike Rose Soccer Complex .........................2 STATISTICS Founded: .........................................1912 University President ...................................3 Athletics Communications Enrollment: ...................................21,480 Athletics Director ........................................4 203 Athletic Office Bldg./570 Normal St. Affiliation: .......................NCAA Division I The U of M Athletics Communications Office University of Memphis ...............................5 Memphis, TN 38152 Conference: ...................... The American will provide game notes, statistics, rosters City of Memphis .........................................6 Main Number: 901-678-2337 Nickname: ..................................... Tigers and media guides to all media members Tigers Traditions .........................................7 Fax: 901-678-4134 Colors: ..................................Blue & Gray The American Athletic Conference .............8 throughout the game. The U of M Athletics Home Field: ..Mike Rose Soccer Complex Staff Coaching Communications Office also will provide 2014 Opponents ................................... 9-11 CREDENTIALS Surface:...........................................Grass Tigers Versus 2014 Opponents .................12 complete game statistics to the media short- Capacity: .........................................3,000 ly after each contest. President: ...................Dr. M. David Rudd COACHES & STAFF Media members traveling with the team to Athletics Director: .................Tom Bowen Mike Rose Soccer Complex do not need cre- PRACTICE/INTERVIEWS Web Site: .............www.GoTigersGo.com dentials. Media not traveling with the team www.Memphis.edu Bios of Head Coach Richard Mulrooney, his need to contact the University of Memphis Memphis soccer practices are closed to assistants and the Tigers soccer support Athletics Communications Office for press History the media. However, special arrange- staff. credentials. A pass list will be kept at the First Year of Soccer: .........................1982 ments may be made by contacting the main gate area, which also serves as the All-Time Record: ................... 306-253-55 Athletics Communicaitons Office at least 24 Head Coach Richard Mulrooney ...............13 media gate. Seating in the press area is lim- NCAA Tournaments/Last: ............ 2/2004 hours before practice time. All interviews Assistant Coaches ............................... 14-16 ited and will be restricted to working press, Last Postseason Opponent: ....Ohio State are coordinated with men’s head coach Players Support Staff.............................................16 radio and television representatives’ needs, Result: ....................... L, 1-0 (First Round) Richard Mulrooney through the Athletics according to NCAA regulations. Communications Office. The office staff Coaching Staff MEET THE TIGERS can also set up interviews throughout the PARKING Head Coach: .............Richard Mulrooney season with the coaches as well as players, (Creighton, 2005) Rosters, bios, stats and inside information which will be scheduled around the players’ Overall Record (Yrs): ............. 0-0 (1st yr) on this year’s Tigers squad. Media parking is located in the parking lot academic and practice schedules. Coaches Record at Memphis: .............. 0-0 (1st yr) adjacent to the main gate. Parking passes and players are available for postgame inter- Asst Coach: ....Robert Sausaman (5th yr) 2014 Roster ..............................................17 are usually not required. views 10 minutes following the end of the Asst Coach: .........Tony McManus (1st yr) Pronunciation Guide .................................17 game. Volunteer Coach: Remco de Jong (10th yr) 2013 Review Player Profiles ..................................... 18-23 PHOTOGRAPHERS TICKETS 2013 Team Information 2013 REVIEW 2013 Overall Record: ...................... 9-8-1 Press and television photographers are Home: ............................................. 6-3-0 Admission is free to all 2014 Memphis men’s requested to stay at least 10 feet from the Away: .............................................. 1-5-0 soccer home games. All regular season Final statistics, superlatives, miscellaneous playing surface. Photographers must have Neutral: .......................................... 2-0-1 home games are played at the Mike Rose statistics and key player departures. working credentials for access to the field. Conference Record/Finish: ...... 3-5-0/6th Soccer Complex. Home: ............................................. 2-2-0 Season Recap ............................................24 CREDITS Away: .............................................. 1-3-0 Statistics/Results ......................................25 TIGERS ON THE WEB Final National Ranking: ...................None The American Only Statistics ....................26 The 2014 University of Memphis Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ........ 19/7 The American Review ...............................27 Men’s Soccer Media Guide Starters Returning/Lost: .................... 7/4 is intend- The University of Memphis official athletics History ed for the editorial use of media or- website is www.gotigersgo.com. Media in- Social Media HISTORY/RECORDS formation, such as game notes, box scores, ganizations covering the Tigers. Any Facebook: .................. @MemphisSoccer statistics, etc., all are available on the web- reprinting, reproduction or other use @MemphisTigers site. Home American Athletic Conference Facts and figures of Memphis’ soccer history. of the contents for any commercial Twitter: ...................@MemphisMSoccer matches will be streamed and broadcasted @TigersMedia use is prohibited. live. Year-by-Year Results............................ 28-30 YouTube: ..........................@SIDMemphis All-Time Series Records ...................... 31-33 EDITORS: Instagram:...............@MemphisMSoccer Record vs Opponents by Conference .......34 AMERICAN WEBSITE @MemphisAthletics Alex Hubbard, Lamar Chance Grant’s Record vs. Opponents ..................34 Pinterest: ......................... @TigersMedia All-Time Conference Standings.................35 Tumblr: ............................ @TigersMedia Additional information about the American All-Time Conference Tourn. Results..........36 COVERS/LAYOUT DESIGN: Athletic Conference and its member insti- All-Time Roster ................................... 37-38 Brandon Kolditz tutions can be obtained by logging on to Year-by-Year Coaching ..............................38 www.theamerican.org. The conference site MISSION STATEMENT Record Book .............................................39 ASSISTANCE: has up-to-date statistics and rankings of all Last Time ..................................................39 Ron Mears, Tammy DeGroff league schools. Honors & Awards................................ 40-41 The primary mission of the Department of Athletics is to provide a successful athletic UOM070-FY1415/50 EBSCO COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: program at the highest level of competi- Joe Murphy tion. Characterized by academic, athletic and moral excellence in a diverse collegiate PHOTOGRAPHY: environment, the program will abide by the Joe Murphy, Lindsey Lissau, Lance spirit of the rules governing students and in- tercollegiate athletics and will be known for Murphey. its good sportsmanship and integrity. The U of M is an equal opportunity/affirma- 1 tive action university. The University of Memphis 2014 Memphis men’s Soccer Media Guide # GO TigersGO Mike Rose Soccer Complex Since 2001, the Memphis men’s soc- a three-acre lake. MRSC is a definite asset TIGERS YEARLY HOME RECORDS cer program has been able to call one of to the Tigers soccer program. Year Overall PCT Conf. Pct. the premier soccer facilities in the country Participant facilities within the main 2001 4-3-1 .563 2-2-0 .500 2002 4-4-0 .500 0-4-0 .000 its home. The Mike Rose Soccer Complex stadium structure include showers and 2003 4-4-2 .500 0-3-1 .125 (MRSC), a world-class facility that fea- locker rooms, a food court, corporate sky- 2004 8-1-0 .889 4-0-0 1.000 2005 5-2-1 .688 2-1-1 .625 tures a 2,500-plus seat stadium, has as- box, full media services, administrative of- 2006 6-3-0 .667 3-1-0 .750 sisted in the growth of men’s soccer at fices and a conference room. 2007 7-1-2 .800 2-1-1 .625 2008 3-4-1 .438 1-3-0 .250 the University of Memphis. 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