Tennessee State Alum here...I am very proud of the way Southern represented today. I'm super glad that we don't play you guys this year. I spent my 3 hours in the hot sun rooting for Southern, because as you all know, we root for one another unless we are playing one another. Memphis struggled with Ole Miss last week. Memphis also struggled with Southern today. This was truly a game where the depth wore Southern down. That first drive was AMAZING. I look up at the clock, and it was literally 90 seconds before Southern scored. The DBs for Southern took away the long ball and contested those receivers. The Special Teams needs a lot of work. That blocked punt was bound to happen, and honestly, that's what gave Memphis the momentum.
Sitting around a lot of Memphis fans, they respected you all so much, and I'm so thankful I took the time out of my Saturday morning to support a fellow HBCU. If Southern has the depth and Special Teams play as Memphis, they win the game.
Also, I think it was smart to not return any kickoff. Think about it this way...Memphis respected your return guys so Southern started their drives at the 25. And oh yeah, that front D-Line for Southern is kinda good.
I just wanted to give a few tidbits from what I witnessed in person, and I'm so proud of you all for representing so well. It's a long season and I wish you all the best in the SWAC. That offense you guys run is something serious because you all have a LOT of playmakers and you have a QB that seems like he makes good decisions.