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Memphis Football Camp Update

August 19, 2010

Tigers Continue Fall Camp With Morning Session Thursday

MEMPHIS --- The Tigers had their 13th practice of fall training camp on Thursday morning at the Murphy Athletic Complex.

The temperature was back up and by the end of practice, which concluded around 12:30, the heat index had reached 105 degrees.

Coach Larry Porter appeared pleased with the way his team has grown, particularly through the last three practices.

"I think the last two days the bulk of this team has come to life," said Porter. "They have grown as a team. They are fighting through adversity and overcoming the elements and truly understanding what it takes to be a team as well as to be successful."

The team has continue to work through high temperatures and various injuries that have sidelined players throughout camp, but Porter has felt that the Tigers have battled through the entire time.

"They are battered, they are bruised, they are banged up and it is hot," said Porter. "They are frustrated and there are a lot of reasons to give in. But as opposed to giving in, they rose up and fought through both practices yesterday and this morning we got off to a slow start but I think they finished strong."

The Tigers will practice twice on Friday and are expected to have their second full-scale scrimmage on Saturday.

See below for post-practice interviews with Coach Porter, running back Gregory Ray and linebacker DeRon Furr.