Monthly Archives: October 2012

Oct 31 2012

Defense!  Defense!  Defense!  Oh sorry I thought the season had started already, after watching Tuesday nights practice.  The Tiger defense is coming together.  In a spirited practice that had intensity, hustle and yes a lot of defense, the Tiger squad looks like the hard work of the first few weeks of practice is really paying […]

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Oct 31 2012

Get some brown rice and boil it, while in another pan add peas, chopped garlic and chopped mushrooms then sautéed in olive oil.   When rice is done add the mixture together then mix in parmesan cheese and more olive oil and grilled chicken breast.  Enjoy!!!!!

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Oct 31 2012

Alternate leg up…  Use a two foot platform.  Step up with one leg then step down, then repeat with the opposite leg.   Continue for 20 minutes.  Hold extra weight cradles in arms for more resistance.   This is an excellent combination for cardio work and leg strength.

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Oct 29 2012

The tigers spent the weekend turning up the pressure.  It was all defense on Friday and Saturday.  It was easy to tell that the Tigers are hungry to play against another opponent from watching these practices.  Ferrakohn Hall showed his intensity during the first half of practice, while Stan Simpson continued to show why he […]

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Oct 29 2012

You will need three slices of sprouted grain bread, vanilla and skim milk, and egg whites. Begin by mixing the egg whites in a bowl with the vanilla and skim milk. Take your bread slices and dip them each in your mixed batter until fully covered. You will then fry the bread slices until golden brown. […]

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Oct 25 2012

Large bowl of mixed greens… Tomatoes. Croutons. Goat cheese sprinkled in and mix with chopped up grilled chicken… add low fat dressing of your choice. Excellent night time meal!

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Oct 24 2012

In his first year as athletic director at the University of Memphis Tom Bowen immediately laid out his blueprint for success an what he expects of each student athlete this upcoming school year and seasons. He first talks about his expectations of a “student- athlete” and what changes to expect for the athletic programs.   […]

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Oct 24 2012

Tuesday nights practice was held at the FedEx Forum.  There is a different feeling standing in an empty arena without the thousands of cheering fans watching the Tigers play with game intensity.  The fans were the only thing missing from this spirited practice.   Due to a few players being held out of practice, the […]

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Oct 24 2012

Four small red potatoes.. boiled and chopped in quarters. Put in a pan and add six egg whites. Sprinkle in a small amount of Feta cheese and cook till eggs are well done… put in plate and add extra virgin olive oil and some hot sauce….. and enjoy!!! Have a small bowl of mixed fruit […]

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Oct 23 2012

We thought you would like to see your Tigers take over the role of news reporters. Check out these two video interviews featuring Tigers Adonis Thomas, Ferrakohn Hall, Joe Jackson, and Chris Crawford.   Reporter Adonis Thomas interviews Ferrakohn Hall: “How do you feel transferring back to Memphis?”   Reporter Joe Jackson interviews Chris Crawford: […]

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