University of Memphis Tiger football fan experience. The virtual guide contains photos, videos, bios and information about the Memphis football team.
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shannon morrison cornerbacks marshall, 1995 first season Morrison at a Glance Born • January 22, 1972 • Gassaway, W. Va. Alma Mater • Marshall, 1995 • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice Collegiate Playing Experience • BIO Shannon Morrison joined the Memphis coaching staff in February and is charged with guiding the Tiger cornerbacks. Morrison has served as a defensive coordinator at four diff erent schools, including BGSU (2009), Lehigh (2004), Southeast Missouri State (2001- 03) and Hampden-Sydney (1998-99). While at Bowling Green in 2009, Morrison was the co-defensive coordinator and coached safeties. Bowling Green fi nished the 2009 season with a 7-6 record aſt er dropping a hard-fought 43-42 decision to Idaho in the Humanitarian Bowl. BGSU ranked 38th nationally in pass defense last season, allowing just 204 yards a game, which also ranked fourth-best in the MAC. In 2009 alone his pass defense allowed less than 200 yards on six diff erent occasions, highlighted by an eff ort versus Marshall where the defense allowed just 100 yards through the air. Family • Wife - Michelle • Child - Miya Coaching Experience • 2010: University of Memphis (CB) • 2009: Bowling Green State (co-DC/ Secondary) • 2005-08: Marshall (LB/SAF) • 2004: Lehigh (DC) • 2001-03: Southeast Missouri (DC) • 1998-99: Hampden-Sydney (DC/ Secondary/LB) • 1997: Marshall (GA) • 1996: Sam Houston State (OLB) • 1995: Marshall (GA) Bowl Coaching Experience • December 2009: Humanitarian Bowl • December 1997: Motor City Bowl Recruiting Area • Memphis, Tenn., Dallas, Texas, Georgia 2010 Memphis Football Experience 41 1991-94: Marshall (Defensive Back)