He did not try out for the Memphis Express but on Friday, he looked comfortable standing alongside Norvell watching team drills. Both team’s have high-flying offenses and are coming off a bye week. ‘Mobility Center’ crowns $62M plan to improve Downtown parking, walking, Transformation for historic Marine Residence nearly finished, SCS students could be back in school by January, Suburbs fueling local surge; task force pushes for statewide mask mandate, Shelby County sees another day of 400-plus new COVID cases. At one point, he and current Memphis quarterback Brady White exchanged words during a break in practice.

A deeper look into four quarterback’s Week 7 performance. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Senior quarterback Brady White has been named Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week, after leading the Memphis Tigers to … Parrish did not participate in any of LSU’s spring practices this off-season.

QB. Visit ESPN to view the Memphis Tigers team roster for the current season. Scoreboard. From Saturday’s game, White moved into third on the Tigers' career passing yards list with 8,372. “It’s good to see guys like him and other players that come out and support the team and are just around the program.”. Main Navigation Menu ... Quarterback QB 6'1" 190 lbs. His new figure surprised some of his former teammates as he looked smaller than 210 pounds he played at. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis. Want to stay informed on the latest Memphis Tigers football news? White is the third Tiger to earn Walter Camp Offensive National Player of the Week honors. “Riley is always a fan of what we’re doing and the guys that we have here so it was an awesome experience,” Norvell said. Sign up for our morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Senior quarterback Brady White has been named Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week, after leading the Memphis Tigers to a record-setting comeback victory over UCF on Saturday at Liberty Bowl. UCF has a major problem. 6' 1" 184 lbs. He surpassed Riley Ferguson (7,955) and moved closer to Paxton Lynch (8,863). White first met Ferguson as the latter was preparing for his Pro Day but shared a kinship as quarterbacks that understand Norvell’s offense. The official athletics website for the University of Memphis Tigers “He’s one of the reasons I was attracted here because of guys like him throwing the ball around in this offense and having great success,” White said. The College Football Performance Awards also named White National Performer of the Week. Ferguson has been off the radar since he was undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft. Zachary, LA. ... QB.

White threw seven completions for 131 yards to redshirt freshman Tahj Washington, who had caught just six passes in his previous six games. JR. Trussville, AL. He resembled a receiver more than a former quarterback. 6' 4" 184 lbs. The surprise added a boost to practice as he greeted former teammates and Memphis staff. You can reach Tigers football beat writer Evan Barnes on Twitter (@Evan_B) or by email at evan.barnes@commercialappeal.com. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc. October 18, 2020 at 8:25 PM CDT - Updated October 18 at 8:25 PM, leading the Memphis Tigers to a record-setting comeback victory over UCF on Saturday at Liberty Bowl, Tigers wide receiver Damonte Coxie opts out of season for NFL, U of M quarterback, Brady White, named Maxwell Award National Player of the Week, Tiger basketball practice opens, first game Nov. 25. Memphis Tigers #3 - Quarterback Height: 6'3" ... QB Spotlight Week 7 + by Steven Hamner Underdog Dynasty Oct 21, 2020, 9:30am EDT A deeper look into four quarterback’s Week 7 performance. Keilon Brown 12. Like Ferguson, White transferred to Memphis looking for a fresh start and the current Tigers quarterback appreciated his predecessor returning to offer advice. “His face looks the same but he’s definitely slimmed up for sure,” running back Patrick Taylor said. A Commercial Appeal subscription gets you unlimited access to the best inside information and updates on local preps sports, and the ability to tap into sports news from throughout the USA TODAY Network's 109 local sites.

Memphis and Navy kept their title hopes alive. Opening Lines for Week 9 of college football, Three things we learned from the AAC in Week 8, How and what to watch for Temple vs. Memphis, Knights at the Roundtable: Ridin’ the Green Wave, Three things we learned from the AAC in Week 7, How and what to watch for UCF vs. Memphis. His passing yards were also a Memphis record, and his total touchdowns tied a program and American Athletic Conference record. 1960 Union AvenueMemphis, TN 38104(901) 726-0555. Skip To Main Content. He threw five of his touchdowns over the final 23:16 of the game to lead the Tigers' rally from 21 points down with under nine minutes remaining in the third. It’s still a healthy list of contenders, but who’s actually legit?

QB. Who’s still in the running for the AAC Championship? The man hugged familiar faces before hearing coach Mike Norvell call out. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. White threw a touchdown pass to redshirt freshman Javon Ivory, who made his first Tiger start after never catching a pass in his previous four games. Award is given to football player who is the best scholar-athlete among all college divisions. He completed nine passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns to Austin III, a former walk-on and All-American in track, who had just 17 receptions last season. Can the Knights snap their losing streak against Tulane? UofM beat UCF for the first time in 30 years, ending a 13-game losing streak in the series.

“It was great seeing my guy Riley come to practice and support us.”. Riley Ferguson turned around and smiled as he walked towards his former coach for an embrace. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. It was Ferguson's first time around the team since his Pro Day in 2018.

An exciting week full of national potential for the AAC. A second winning streak falls in as many weeks, The Knights need to rebound on the road following a bye. Plenty of expected blowouts are on the board, which might make for some upsets to come. Get all of the plays, scores and analysis, both on and off the field. The Tigers were behind 12 points with less than four minutes to play before White threw two touchdown passes, including a 22-yarder to Kylan Watkins, and the game-winner to Calvin Austin III on third-and-goal from the 4 with 1:08 remaining.

Ferguson resides in North Carolina but was back in Memphis for his girlfriend’s graduation. The ex-Tigers signal-caller was suspended from the team during the off-season, and entered the transfer portal earlier this week. Drake Day. Memphis trailed behind the University of Central Florida 35-14 in the third quarter before pulling off the largest comeback in school history.

The official 2020 Football Roster for the University of Memphis Tigers. Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. Memphis Tigers Tigers QB Brady White named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist By Steven Johnson, Daily Memphian Published: October 01, 2020 2:36 PM CT Memphis quarterback Brady White was named a semifinalist for the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy, which is awarded to the best football scholar-athlete in the nation. Former LSU redshirt freshman quarterback Peter Parrish announced his transfer to the University of Memphis on Thursday. Temple and Memphis are coming off victories as they match up against each other on Saturday. Running back Antonio Gibson received the prestigious award last season after setting a conference and school record with 386 all-purpose yards in a 54-48 win over number 15 SMU. White finished with career highs in completions (34), yards (486), passing touchdowns (6) and total touchdowns (7) in the Tigers' 50-49 win. Memphis quarterback Brady White was named a semifinalist for the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy, which is awarded to the best football scholar-athlete in the nation. With current Chicago Bears receiver Anthony Miller as his favorite target, Ferguson set single-season records for passing yards and touchdown passes in 2017 as the Tigers won 10 games and ended the season nationally ranked for the first time since 2014. Latest on Memphis Tigers quarterback Brady White including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The tall, slender figure walked the Memphis practice field Friday in a white, long-sleeved shirt. White also had a career-long 44-yard punt against UCF. Quarterback Riley Ferguson also received the honor in 2017 following a 48-45 win over number 25 UCLA. (AP File/Chris O'Meara). © 2020 www.commercialappeal.com. White also has 72 career passing touchdowns, moving past Ferguson (70) for second in program history. He resembled a receiver more than a former quarterback. FR. Memphis helped themselves in epic fashion, while UCF continues to fall. University of Memphis Athletics. All rights reserved. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies.

The tall, slender figure walked the Memphis practice field Friday in a white, long-sleeved shirt. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis. Welcome to your weekly degenerates meeting! Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016.