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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undefeated teams 1963 Th e 1963 Memphis football team had only a scoreless tie with Ole Miss between them and a perfect season. Th e Tigers fi nished with a 9-0-1 record under head coach Billy J. Murphy. Unlike the 1938 team, which was noted for its off ense, this team made its mark as a defensive club. Th ere were fi ve shutouts, and the fi ve remaining teams scored only 52 points. Th e Tigers, captained by Richard Saccoccia, rolled up 199 points. MORE Th e 1963 squad had wins over Southern Miss (28-7), Tulsa (28-15), North Texas State (21-0), West Texas State (29-14), Mississippi State (17- 10), Louisville (25-0), South Carolina (9-0), Chattanooga (13-0) and Houston (29-6). Senior fullback Dave Casinelli led the NCAA in rushing and scoring during the 1963 season. Casinelli rushed for 1,016 yards and scored 84 points. He is the only Tiger back to win the national rushing and scoring titles. 64 2010 Memphis Football Experience