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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national honors Th roughout the years, Tigers have been recognized nationally for their achievements. Among the awards given to players and coaches at the University of Memphis is the Lou Groza Award, the ARA Sportsmanship Award, an ESPY, the ESPN Th e Magazine Courage Award as well as inductions into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame and the All-American Football Foundation Hall of Fame. Several players have also been recognized by diff erent organizations such as ESPN, Sports Illustrated and Th e Sporting News as National Players of the Week or Players of the Game. Ken Irvin Ken Irvin, who played 10 seasons in the NFL with the Buff alo Bills, New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings, was named a Player of the Week in 1992 aſt er blocking four punts in a 22-6 victory over Arkansas. MORE Quarterback Danny Wimprine was named the ESPN Player of the Game aſt er leading the Tigers to victory in the 2003 New Orleans Bowl. Allyn McKeen Former Memphis head coach Allyn McKeen (1937-38) was recognized by the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1991 for his work both on and off the football gridiron. MORE Danny Wimprine Kevin Cobb Kevin Cobb earned an ESPN ESPY Award for his 95-yard kickoff return to help Memphis beat No. 6 Tennessee in 1996. Th e return was also selected as the Play of the Year in college football. MORE Haracio Colen Haracio Colen (NT, 2004) ear ned the ESPN Th e Magazine Courage Award in 2004, which is presented by the Football Writers Association of America to the collegiate athlete who overcomes adversity. 2010 Memphis Football Experience 51 S po r ts I ll u s tr a t ed