Curtis Steele News

Talk about drama, especially when it goes your way. Kevin Fitzpatrick booted a 37-yard field goal in overtime to lift Tulsa past Memphis, 33-30, in its regular season finale Friday at Chapman Stadium.

It took R.C. Johnson 20 days from the time he fired former Memphis football coach Tommy West before he announced the hiring of the Tigers' new coach.

Going West: Memphis head coach Tommy West will have at least one fan in the stadium Friday as he coaches his last game - TU head coach Todd Graham.

The West coaching era ended Friday and a new era could begin as early as Monday.

MEMPHIS AT TULSA Where. H.A. Chapman Stadium When. 1:30 p.m., today Radio. 1200-AM Last meeting.

Several Tiger Football players received honors presented by the coaching staff at the team dinner at the Marriott Southern Hills in Tulsa on Thanksgiving evening.

The Tiger Football team will close out its 2009 season with a Friday afternoon Conference USA matchup at Tulsa.

MEMPHIS AT HOUSTON Where. Robertson Stadium, Houston When. Noon today TV. CSS Last meeting.

Curtis Steele is one of only two Tiger running backs to manage multiple 1,000-plus yard seasons.

Cade Thompson went out as a winner and record holder. Thompson became UT Martin's career passing leader when he threw for 378 yards and four touchdowns in the Skyhawks' 48-38 win over Austin Peay on Saturday at Graham Stadium in Martin.

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Case Keenum threw for 405 yards and five touchdowns in just more than two quarters, and No.

Asked about the University of Houston's high-powered offense, led by a quarterback whose name entered Heisman Trophy consideration earlier this season, University of Memphis football coach Tommy West leaned back in his chair and tried to recall whether he'd ever been in the situation he'll encounter today.

The Tiger Football team will close out the 2009 season with its final two games on the road, including this weekend's Conference USA matchup at the University of Houston.

"It seems like every time we get down there close , something bad happens,'' says Tigers running back Curtis Steele.

Memphis senior quarterback Brett Toney scrambles past the UAB defense for a touchdown on his only play of the game in the closing minutes Saturday at the Liberty Bowl.

Memphis head coach Tommy West has a little fun with his players before taking the field for his last home game at Liberty Bowl Stadium on Saturday.

How strange is it that avoiding overconfidence is a subject this week around UAB? The program that's played in just one bowl game in its 14-season history in the highest division in college football has another bowl trip on its mind.

The Tigers will close out their home schedule this weekend in the Battle for the Bones game versus the UAB Blazers.

Tennessee defensive end Ben Martin and linebacker Herman Lathers take down Memphis running back Curtis Steele during action Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.