Memphis at a glance

[InTheZone]

For those of us who don't know much about the Tigers, here's some good info posted on GoZips.com today. The whole article has other good info. Whoever put's these things together does a pretty thorough job.

Memphis At-A-Glance...

• The Tigers became bowl-eligible for the third-consecutive year with a 26-3 victory over Marshall (Nov. 26). Memphis, 6-5 on the season, is one of six teams from Conference USA in a bowl game.

• Memphis leads C-USA, and ranks No. 6 nationally in rushing offense (260.8 yards per game). The highlight of the year for the Tigers came against Tennessee-Chattanooga (Sept. 17) when they rushed 54 times for a season-high 398 yards. The Tigers also scored a season-high five touchdowns.

• DeAngelo Williams is among the nation's best running backs. The Doak Walker finalist ranks third in the nation at 172.6 yards a game. He not only runs, but also scores. Williams averages 9.60 points a game (No. 10 in the nation) which is nearly one-third of UM's total.

• Williams is the NCAA career all-purpose yardage leader (7,337 yards). He is also the fourth-ranked rusher of all-time (5,788 yards).

• The Tigers are among the nation's best (sixth) in punting. Michael Gibson averages 44.4 yards a punt and as a team, they have a 38.7-yard net average.

• The defense allows a conference-low 22.3 points a game and yields a league-low in rushing defense (132.7 ypg).

• In 2004, Memphis allowed 31.3 points a game which was No. 90 in the nation. They have improved 58 spots to No. 32. They have the fourth best turnaround nationally behind TCU, South Florida, and Tulsa.

• The defense is led by LB Tim Goodwell, who has 90 total tackles on the season with more than half (47) of those being solo. Carlton Baker is another key player on defense with 82 total tackles (43 solo), while also leading the Tigers in tackles for loss of yards (nine for 52 yards) and sacks (five).

• The Tigers are under the direction of fourth-year head coach Tommy West who is 25-23 at Memphis. West came to Memphis in 2001 after serving as head coach at Clemson (1993-2000). He was 31-28 with the Clemson Tigers.

• Zips reserve LB Brandon Butler is the brother of Memphis OG Blake Butler.

[Dr Z]

DeAngelo listed as #5 pick overall in mock draft

5. Arizona Cardinals – DeAngelo Williams, RB Memphis,

At this point, there’s not a huge need that can be filled without reaching, so they go with the value pick. They invested a high second-round pick in J.J. Arrington last year, but Williams’ has a much higher upside. A trade down is a strong possibility as well.

[Captain Kangaroo]

DeAngelo listed as #5 pick overall in mock draft

5. Arizona Cardinals – DeAngelo Williams, RB Memphis,

At this point, there’s not a huge need that can be filled without reaching, so they go with the value pick. They invested a high second-round pick in J.J. Arrington last year, but Williams’ has a much higher upside. A trade down is a strong possibility as well.

I guess this would be another reason why someone like Wells should consider Akron. Memphis and Akron are on a parallel football level. If a guy the quality of DeAngelo can select Memphis, why not Wells select Akron?

Wonder if JD can assemble Charlie Frye, Jason Taylor, Dwight Smith, Chase Blackburn and Ryan Myers to call Wells and let him know the road to the NFL can go through Akron.

[Wally B]

WTF's w/ the Can't hat

[InTheZone]

I just put the picture up because it shows that even our arch enemies have no choice but to recongnize and bow down like the bitches they really are over there

[zipsbandman]

Nice to see Can't fans jump on our bandwagon. Maybe we can turn them into zip fans. :macc:

[ChickasawTiger]

DeAngelo listed as #5 pick overall in mock draft

5. Arizona Cardinals – DeAngelo Williams, RB Memphis,

At this point, there’s not a huge need that can be filled without reaching, so they go with the value pick. They invested a high second-round pick in J.J. Arrington last year, but Williams’ has a much higher upside. A trade down is a strong possibility as well.

I guess this would be another reason why someone like Wells should consider Akron. Memphis and Akron are on a parallel football level. If a guy the quality of DeAngelo can select Memphis, why not Wells select Akron?

Wonder if JD can assemble Charlie Frye, Jason Taylor, Dwight Smith, Chase Blackburn and Ryan Myers to call Wells and let him know the road to the NFL can go through Akron.

DeAngelo was heavily recruited by Arkansas, Mississippi, and Iowa. He chose Memphis because he had a chance to re-write the Memphis record book. He is a great back and gets many of his yards quietly.

We also have a great field goal kicker. Our special teams are good. Passing offense is very limited though.

Good luck Zips.

[danalleman]

WTF's w/ the Can't hat 

This is the hat the guy should have been wearing. Although, I understand what ITZ is getting at now, that even the weak sisters at Can't realize that Akron is a power. :macc:

[Wally B]

I just put the picture up because it shows that even our arch enemies have no choice but to recongnize and bow down like the bitches they really are over there