Memphis Tigers Big East billboard goes up
You’ve already seen the welcome sign in New York City, and now the Tigers have thrown one up in Memphis too. Will the Tigers have any luck in the Big East? Not in football for sure. That program is in need of a major overhaul, which it may be getting this coming year with the hiring of TCU co-Offensive Coordinator … Continue reading …
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Dontari Poe scouting report
Dontari Poe DT Memphis #74
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 330
Strengths:
Elite size and strength. Built like a prototypical nose tackle. Surprising athleticism for his size. Will make more plays in pursuit that you’d expect from a nose tackle. Strong lower body allows him to hold his ground against double teams. Impressive motor; has the ability to get back up after being...
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Memphis Nose Tackle Dontari Poe Enters 2012 NFL Draft
Memphis Nose Tackle Dontari Poe has declared for the 2012 NFL Draft. The junior has decided to skip his senior season with his stock being as high as it is. At the beginning of the season not to many people knew about Poe. He was a hidden gem at Memphis that many had yet to hear about. With his size though Poe started the season strong and the word got around. Now he is...
Via Bleed Black & Gold
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December 24, 2011
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December 24, 2011
NFL Draft Updates…
Big DT enters Draft … Memphis junior DT Dontari Poe has announced that he will be entering the 2012 draft where the 6-5, 350-pounder is projected to be a late first round selection. Last minute TD keeps top pick in play … A TD with just 19 seconds to play gave Indianapolis a dramatic 19-16 [...]
Via Packer Chatters
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December 23, 2011
Memphis defensive tackle off to the NFL
For the first time this month, a player from either USC or Miami is not the one announcing an early entry into the NFL. Instead, it’s Memphis’ turn to lose one early, defensive tackle Dontari Poe announcing on his Twitter feed Friday afternoon that he’s leaving collegiate eligibility on the table and will make himself available…
Via College Football Talk
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December 23, 2011
University of Memphis junior Dontari Poe entering NFL Draft
University of Memphis junior defensive tackle Dontari Poe, considered a potential first-round NFL Draft selection, will enter April's draft and forgo his senior season.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal
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December 23, 2011
Memphis junior DT Poe says he's entering draft
Memphis junior defensive tackle Dontari Poe will enter the NFL draft, he told ESPN college football reporter Joe Schad.
Via ESPN
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December 23, 2011
Poe to enter NFL Draft
University of Memphis junior defensive tackle Dontari Poe will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.
Via memphis.scout.com
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December 23, 2011
Tweet! Mohammed Seisay Says He’s a Husker
Tweet! Mohammed Seisay Says He’s a Husker
Tonight, Eastern Arizona cornerback Mohammed Seisay told the world - or at least his twitter followers - that he will be a Husker next season. Seisay, a junior college prospect, has been building the interest and intensity around his college selection by using social media such as Twitter...
Via Big Red Network
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December 20, 2011
Four Tigers Named to Phil Steele All-C-USA Team
Phil Steele has released his post-season All-Conference USA Team, and four Tigers were tabbed for their efforts in 2011. Ronald Leary, Dontari Poe, Frank Trotter and Tom Hornsey were all listed on the third team by Steele.
Via Memphis Tigers Athletics
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December 15, 2011
Two Memphis Linemen Named to All-Conference USA second team
University of Memphis senior offensive lineman Ronald Leary and former junior defensive lineman Dontari Poe were named to the All-Conference USA second team as voted on by the league’s coaches and announced by the conference office today.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal
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December 06, 2011
Ron Leary, Dontari Poe earn top Tigers football awards
The University of Memphis football team held a banquet to honor its biggest contributors Friday night at the Holiday Inn on campus. The ceremony, which was sponsored by the Highland Hundred football booster group, took place just five days after Larry Porter was relieved of his coaching duties. He was 2-10 this season and 3-21 in two seasons overall.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal
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December 03, 2011
Memphis Tigers' Dontari Poe not worried about NFL draft
When the decision is made, when University of Memphis junior defensive linemen Dontari Poe declares early for the NFL draft or returns for his senior season, the final word will come from a higher authority.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal
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November 25, 2011
Trotter tackles defensive end for University of Memphis
Frank Trotter will play the final game of his University of Memphis football career Saturday, hustling onto to the field at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Miss., and settling into a stance he found uncomfortable a few months ago.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal
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November 23, 2011
University of Memphis running back Jerrell Rhodes returning for finale
Rhodes' return from injury will help offset loss of starting quarterback Taylor Reed as Tigers prepare for Southern Miss.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal
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November 21, 2011
Memphis Tigers QB Andy Summerlin comes full circle, will start final game
Andy Summerlin will end the season the way he started it - as the No. 1 quarterback for the University of Memphis.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal
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November 20, 2011
Football. Tommy Walker: A Tiger in Attack Mode
For Tiger fans who didn't have the opportunity to pick up a Memphis-Marshall Gameday program, here is one of the feature stories included. This game day spotlight explores the journey of senior defensive lineman Tommy Walker.
Via Memphis Tigers Athletics
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November 18, 2011
Once a strength, Memphis Tigers' kicking game in disarray
University of Memphis punter Tom Hornsey, a freshman All-American last year, admits his sophomore season hit ''rock bottom'' a few weeks ago. Tiger kicker Paulo Henriques, one of Conference USA's top field goal kickers in 2010, wonders if he's in the same fog Hornsey found himself a few weeks ago.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal
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November 16, 2011
Football. Tigers Football Drops Heartbreaker to UAB, 41-35
The Memphis running back tandem of sophomore Jerrell Rhodes and redshirt senior Billy Foster combined for 182 rushing yards and three scores, but it wasn't enough as longtime rival UAB scored 24 unanswered points in the final quarter for a come-from-behind 41-35 Conference USA win over the Tigers Saturday.
Via Memphis Tigers Athletics
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November 12, 2011
Memphis Redbirds: AutoZone Park
Opened in 2000 and ushering in both a new century and a new era of professional sports in Memphis, TN, AutoZone Park is, simply put, one of the finest minor league baseball stadiums in America. From its neo-traditional design (based on iconic Camden Yards) to the Bluff out in left field, everything about AutoZone Park is designed to provide a unique, thoroughly enjoyable baseball...
Via College Sports University
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November 09, 2011
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November 09, 2011
CoachSpeak: Jones on Faulk
Alex Faulk might be one of the Mississippi Pinebelt's hidden gems. The talented defensive tackle is getting interest from several programs and a deep run in the state playoff can only help his visibility at a prospect. McComb head coach Malcolm Jones believes the best is yet to come from Faulk and he was eager to speak with Scout after Tuesday's practice as the Tigers prepare...
Via recruiting.scout.com
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November 02, 2011
CoachSpeak: Jones on Evans
The Tigers of McComb are in the state playoffs this season. Next week's opponent and destination will be determined after the final regular season game this Friday night. One of the key reasons for McComb's success this year has been the play of Deonte Evans. Coach Malcolm Jones had more than a little praise for the Mississippi State commitment when Scout spoke with him after...
Via recruiting.scout.com
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November 02, 2011
Football. Postgame Notes
Captains for Memphis were offensive lineman Ronald Leary, defensive lineman Dasmine Cathey and safety Cannon Smith.
Via Memphis Tigers Athletics
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October 22, 2011
Football. Brotherly Love - Michael Antonescu Feature
For Tiger fans who didn't have the opportunity to pick up a Memphis-East Carolina Gameday program, here is one of the feature stories included. This game day spotlight is a testament of the bond that the Antonescu brothers hold on and off the field.
Via Memphis Tigers Athletics
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October 18, 2011
Memphis Tiger DB's mom in his thoughts
Akeem Davis will sprint onto the field tonight at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, take his place in the secondary for the University of Memphis football team and glance quickly into the stands.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal
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