MEDIA MEET THE TIGERS 2007 RESULTS MEDIA INFO A look at media policies and guidelines, Bios, stats and inside information on this Overall Record: 7-6 C- USA: 6-2 Home: 4-3 Away: 3-2 as well as travel plans and information year’s Tiger squad. about Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. DATE OPPONENT SCORE ATT. 2008 ReturningTigers ................ 38-68 Sept. 1 Ole Miss (CSS) 21-23 45,457 Quick Facts....................................... 2 2008 Tiger Newcomers.............. 68-72 Sept. 15 Jacksonville State 35-14 28,298 Media Information ..........................2-4 Sept. 22 @ UCF* (CSS) 20-56 42,153 Liberty Bowl Stadium .....................5-7 2008 OPPONENTS Sept. 27 @ Arkansas State 31-35 27,774 Tigers on the Air ............................ 8-9 Oct. 2 Marshall* (ESPN2) 24-21 25,324 Tiger Sports Properties ...................10 Oct. 13 Middle Tennessee 7-21 30,101 1 A look at all 12 of Memphis’ opponents Oct. 20 @ Rice* 38-35 11,122 2008 OUTLOOK this season, along with series results. Oct. 27 @ Tulane* 28-27 23,267 2008 Opponents ........................74-76 Nov. 3 East Carolina* (HC) 40-56 27,186 Notes on the upcoming 2008 season, Series Vs ‘08 Opponents ...........77-78 Nov. 10 @ Southern Miss* (CSS) 29-26 29,354 depth chart and rosters. Nov. 17 UAB* (CSS) 25-9 31,138 Nov. 24 SMU* 55-52/3OT 20,184 REVIEW OF 2007 2008 Season Outlook ................12-16 Dec. 21 vs Florida Atlantic^ (ESPN) 27-44 25,146 Depth Chart ............................... 14-16 * - C-USA game ^ - New Orleans Bowl Rosters ...................................... 17-18 Game-by-game recaps, fi nal statistics, superlatives, miscellaneous statistics and COACHES & STAFF key player departures. 2007 ATTENDANCE TOTALS Overall: 366,504 (28,193) Home: 207,688 (29,670) Game Recaps............................ 80-92 Away: 158,816 (26,469) Bios of Head Coach Tommy West, his 2007 Statistics ........................... 93-99 assistants and the Tiger football sup- Key Departures........................ 99-102 port staff. All-Time Letterwinners ...........160-164 CONFERENCE USA Tigers in the Pros .................. 165-167 Tommy West ..............................20-23 Series Records ......................168-171 Assistant Coaches .....................24-33 Year-By-Year Results ............ 172-178 Support Staff ..............................34-36 A look at Conference USA as a whole and Tiger Milestones ........................... 179 composite schedule for the league. Tiger Timeline ........................ 180-188 CREDITS Homes of the Tigers ..................... 186 About C-USA ......................... 104-105 Conference Affi liations ..................188 C-USA Composite Schedule ........ 105 The 2008 University of Memphis C-USA Bowl Affi liations................. 106 Football Media Guide is intended THE UNIVERSITY for the editorial use of media orga- nizations covering the Tigers. Any RECORDS An inside look at University of Memphis reprinting, reproduction or other use The 2007 University of Memphis Foot- President Dr. Shirley Raines, Athletic Di- ball Media Guide was judged fourth of the contents for any commercial Individual and team records, along rector R.C. Johnson, the U of M campus in the nation, and No. 1 in District IV, use is prohibited. with career leaders, 100-yard rushers, and Tiger Athletics. by CoSIDA. all-time performances, annual team EDITOR: Jennifer Rodrigues statistics and more. U of M Facts/Figures ............. 190-191 Dr. Shirley Raines .........................192 ASSISTANCE: Brandon Kolditz Scoring ...................................108-110 MISSION STATEMENT R.C. Johnson ................................193 (covers/design elements), Bob Winn, Rushing ..................................110-113 Athletic Staff .......................... 194-196 Lamar Chance, Tammy DeGroff Passing ...................................113-116 Athletic Complex........................... 197 The primary mission of the Department Receiving ................................116-118 Athletic Facilities ...........................198 of Athletics is to provide a success- PHOTOGRAPHY: Photos were taken Total Offense ..........................118-119 Athletic Training ............................ 199 ful athletic program at the highest by professional sports photographers All-Purpose Yards ......................... 120 Equipment Staff ............................ 200 level of competition. Characterized by Joe Murphy, Rob Johnson, Paul Levy, Punting .................................. 121-122 Strength & Conditioning................ 201 academic, athletic and moral excellence Troy Glasgow, Gary Walpole, Amir Kicking ................................... 122-123 in a diverse col- Gamzu, Taylor Wilson, Rick Yeats, Gil Kickoff Returns ...................... 123-125 Tigers in the Pros .................. 202-203 legiate environ- Michael, Lindsey Lissau, Musemeche Punt Returns.......................... 125-126 Academic Center .......................... 204 Photography, Sideline Sports, Darby Defense ................................. 126-128 Tiger Traditions ............................. 205 ment, the pro- Dunnagan, Julia Weeks & The Com- Miscellaneous ........................ 128-129 City of Memphis .....................206-207 gram will abide mercial Appeal Photography Dept. Top Ranked Tigers................. 130-132 Tiger Gameday ............................. 208 by the spirit of Special thanks to the NFL Media The Last Time ........................133-135 the rules govern- Relations Offi ces and photographers Annual Statistics ........................... 136 ing students and of the Browns (John H. Reid II), Colts, intercollegiate athletics and will be Jets, Lions, Panthers, Patriots, Rams, HISTORY known for its good sportsmanship and Saints (Michael C. Hebert), Titans integrity. and Vikings for assisting with photos of current Tigers playing in the NFL. Facts and fi gures through Memphis’ The U of M is an equal opportunity/af- Aerial photography of the Liberty Bowl storied history of collegiate football. fi rmative action university. was provided by Wayne Breeden of Helicopters Inc. Lou Groza Award ..........................138 Honored Tigers ......................139-146 UOM001-FY0809/5M5C All-Star Games ............................. 147 EBSCO Media Retired Jerseys...................... 148-149 801 5th Avenue South Bowl History........................... 150-155 Birmingham, AL 35233 Undefeated Teams ....................... 156 The Athletic Media Relations Office thanks the Office Products Store for All-Time Coaches .................. 157-159 use of copiers in the office and at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. The 2008 edition of the Tiger Football Media Guide is a comprehensive source of information QUICK FACTS with statistics and historical references for use by media covering Tiger football. For additional information about Tiger football please call the University of Memphis Athletic Media Relations Nickname:...........................................Tigers Office at 901-678-2337. Mascot: .....................................Bengal Tiger Enrollment: ........................................20,379 on the fourth fl oor of the press box in the visiting installed in the visiting radio booth on the fourth fl oor Colors: ...................................... Blue & Gray radio booth. Credentials are issued to working press of the press box. Visiting radio can contact Jennifer Conference: .......................Conference USA only. We ask that members of the media request cre- Rodrigues for the telephone numbers. MEDIA INFO Stadium: ................... Liberty Bowl Memorial dentials at least two weeks in advance. All requests Capacity:............................................62,380 are handled by Jennifer Rodrigues. Seating is Playing Surface: .............................FieldTurf limited and will be restricted to fi ling press, radio STATS/SERVICES 2 Affi liation: .........................NCAA Division I-A and television representatives’ needs according President: ................... Dr. Shirley C. Raines to NCAA championship guidelines. All credentials Memphis will provide complete game statistics, in- Athletic Director: .....................R.C. Johnson and parking passes are issued on a game-by-game cluding play-by-play, post-game notes and coaches’ Faculty Rep.: ........................Dr. Ed Stevens basis. quotes in the press box. Statistics are also delivered Head Coach:............................Tommy West to the radio booths throughout the game. Light food Overall Record:............... 76-79-0 (13 years) MEDIA WILL CALL and beverages will be available in the press box Record at U of M: ............. 41-44-0 (7 years) throughout the game. Please contact a member of Basic Offense: ................................“Spread” the Athletic Media Relations staff in advance if you Basic Defense: .......................... Multiple 4-3 Media/photo credentials which have not been will need statistics faxed or e-mailed to your organiza- 2007 Record: .......................................7-6-0 mailed can be obtained at Media Will Call, located tion. The entire statistical package will be posted at C-USA Record/Finish: ............ 6-2/t2nd East at the base of the press box elevator on the south both www.GoTigersGo.com and www.collegepress- All-Time Record: ........................426-442-33 side of the stadium. Media Will Call opens two hours box.com immediately following the game. First Year of Competition: .....................1912 prior to kickoff and closes at halftime. Bowl Appearances: