Aug. 23, 2004

MEMPHIS, TENN. - The University of Memphis Football team went to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium for a scrimmage under the lights Monday evening. It was the second practice of the day for the Tiger, as the squad worked out in shoulder pads and shorts this morning at the Murphy Athletic Complex. Several plays highlighted the Tigers' first scrimmage at the Liberty Bowl, including back-to-back scoring drives to open the scrimmage. Senior QB Danny Wimprine completed a 14-yard pass to Tavares Gideon for a score, followed by a 13-yard score from Bobby Robison to freshman Joseph Doss. Carlton Robinzine caught a 30-yard pass from Patrick Byrne, and Byrne also reached newcomer Antonio McCoy on a 50-yard pass. Early in the scrimmage, Wimprine scored off a 60-yard reception from Darron White. Carlton Baker, Rubio Philips and Sam Brewer each recorded a sack for the defense. Jermaine Chambers tallied a funble recovery following a 29-yard pass play from Wimprine to Maurice Avery. A couple of young backs picked up some yardage as Doss busted out a 19-yard run, and Jamarcus Gaither scored on a 14-yard carry. "We need more consistency," said coach Tommy West. "We are going to scrimmage as much as we have to in order to limit the mistakes that we are making. I will say this, though, the intensity and effort is there." The Tigers return to the field at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Murphy Athletic Complex. The Tigers open the season against the Rebels in Oxford, Miss. on Sept. 4. Memphis' first home game will be against UT-Chattanooga on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.