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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motor city bowl 2005 It was the holiday season, and the Memphis Tiger football team gave its fans a Merry Christmas - even though it came a day later. Behind a DeAngelo Williams 238-yard rushing performance and three Stephen Gostkowski fi eld goals, the Tigers posted their second postseason victory in three seasons with a 38-31 win over Akron in the 2005 Motor City Bowl. Th e game was played at Ford Field, the site of the NFL’s 2006 Super Bowl in early February. Williams, who was named the Motor City Bowl MVP, compiled his bowl record-setting 238 yards on 31 carries and scored three touchdowns. Gostkowski hit fi eld goals of 32, 25 and 50 yards, and the 50-yard eff ort set a Motor City Bowl mark. Tim Goodwell, who received the UAW Lineman Award, led the Tiger defense with 12 tackles, fi ve TFLs and two sacks. MORE PROGRAM Team captains Maurice Avery (1), John Doucette (82) and Marcus West (43) proudly display the Motor City Bowl championship trophy. Memphis Akron 60 2005 Motor City Bowl 38 31 Ford Field (50,616) December 26, 2005 2010 Memphis Football Experience