MEMPHIS TIGERS
MEMPHIS TIGERS Men’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Release Oct. 3, 2008
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Athletic Media Relations Office: 901-678-5294
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Contact: Shawn Smith
Cell: 319-431-2545
E-Mail: [email protected] Sun., Oct.5 No. 6 Southern Methodist University vs. University of Memphis Mike Rose Soccer Complex, 12 P.M.
No. 14 SMU Mustangs Head Coach
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Richie Grant (10th season)
2008 Record - 2-7-0
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Conference USA
University of Memphis vs. No. 14 Southern Methodist University 12:00 PM ...Oct.5 ........... Mike Rose Stadium CBS College Sports Play-by-Play: .................Ben Holden Color Analyst: .................Richard Broad
Head Coach
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Memphis Tigers Last Time Played: Oct. 27, 2007 No. 2 SMU 1, Memphis 0
SMU Mustangs
SMU enters Sunday’s match with a record of 6-2-1. In Tim McClement’s first season as the head coach of the Mustangs, SMU has been ranked as high as No. 2 this season. Southern Methodist is led by Paulo da Silva, a senior forward from Piracicabo, Brazil. Da Silva has scored five goals and racked up two assists so far this season. He had twice been named C-USA Player of the Week on two occasions on Sept 8 and Sept. 15. The Mustangs have also been stout in goal. SMU has the lowest goals against average in the C-USA, only allowing 0.50 goals per game this season. Craig Hill, the Mustang goalie, has a 0.49 goals against average on the season, he has a .882 save percentage, both marks lead the conference.
Conference USA
16 23
at Christian Brothers (Exh.) at Saint Louis (Exh.)
W, 4-2 L, 2-0
29
Bradley
L, 4-0
31
Oral Roberts
5 7
All-Time Series Record: SMU leads 5-0-0
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2008 Tiger g Scoreboard
2008 Team Previews
Memphis enters Sunday’s match with a record of 2-7-0. The Tigers split two games last week, defeating Missouri State, 2-0, but falling to UAB, 2-0. Sean Goulding, a senior from Arbroath, Scotland, tallied two assists against Missouri State, feeding Ryan Ruble and Brian Farrell for goals. Ruble now had two goals on the season and Farrell has three goals. Memphis goalkeeper Michael Goodlett picked up the win and a shutout against Missouri State. The junior from Bolton, Miss., has a season goals against average of 1.49. In Saturday’s matchup with UAB, the Tigers were unable to stop the Blazers, allowing two goals to their conference rival. The Tigers are led in scoring by Farrell, a junior from Dunboyne, Ireland, the forward has six points this season. He is followed by Ruble who has five points with two goals and one assist and Thomas Shannon, a freshman from Broken Arrow, Okla., who also has five points with two goals and one assist.
Tim McClements (First Season)
2008 Record - 6-2-1
Sept
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Oct
L, 0-1(OT)
at Vermont
L, 0-1 (OT)
12
at Western Illinois
L, 0-1
14
at UC-Irvine
L, 1-3
20
at UCF
L, 1-0
24
Missouri State
W, 2-0
27
UAB
L, 0-2
5
SMU
12 pm
8
at Creighton
12
at FIU
17
at South Carolina
22
SIU-Edwardsville
26
Tulsa
29 Nov
W, 4-3
at New Hampshire
7 pm 12 pm 6 pm 7 pm 12 pm
at Central Arkansas
7 pm
1
Marshall
7 pm
7
at Kentucky
6 pm
Player Spotlight Sean Goulding, MF, Sr. Arbroath, Scotland GP/GS G A 7/7 0 2
PTS 2
Shots 6
SOG 2
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Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer
2008 Tigers Quick Facts
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Tigers On The Tube
Tiger fans will be able to watch the Memphis men’s soccer team on national television on two occasions during the 2008 season. The first opportunity will come on October 5, when the Tigers take on the SMU Mustangs at Mike Rose Stadium. The game will be broadcast on CBS College Sports. The Tigers lost last season’s match, 1-0, to the then No. 2 Mustangs. If you miss the Tigers’ match-up with the Mustangs, you can catch them for a second time on CBS College Sports when they take on the defending C-USA champion Tulsa Golden Hurricane on October 26 at Mike Rose Stadium. This is only the second and third times, respectively, the U of M will play in front of a television audience. The last time was on Nov. 14, 2004, in the 2004 Conference USA Championship in Louisville, Ky. against the UAB Blazers in a 3-2 comeback victory. The win gave Memphis its second ever trip to the NCAA Tournament.
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CBS College Sports
The match against SMU will be on CBS College Sports, channel 222 on Comcast Cable in Memphis. Fans can also view the game via the internet. Tiger supporters can purchase the game-only for 7.95. Memphis fans wishing to experience all the great content in Memphis All-Access can purchase a monthly subscription at $9.95, or upgrade to an annual subscription for $79.95. Your purchase helps support Memphis Athletics. Get online! It’s game time!
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Goodlett Records First Shutout
Memphis goalkeeper Michael Goodlett recorderd his first shutout of the season against Missouri State. The junior has a 1.49 goals against average this season and has accumulated 38 saves, which ranks third in the country. The junior has a 1.53 career goals against average, which ranks fifth all-time.
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Farrell Leads Memphis In Goals
Brian Farrell added one goal to his season total, scoring a goal against Missouri State. The junior from Dunboyne, Ireland, leads the Tigers in goal this season for goals. He has six points this year with three goals.
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Ireland Connection
Richie Grant, a native of Dublin, Ireland, has gone to his roots in Ireland in his recruiting since he became the U of M head coach. Grant, a product of the Colaiste Ide Prep School program in Dublin, has dipped into the school’s pool of player, bringing in four current Tiger players from the program; seniors Michael Coburn and Thomas Hyland, junior Brian Farrell and sophomore Rory O’Connor
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Goulding Tallies Two Assists
U of M midfielder Sean Goulding recorded his first two assists of the season against Missouri State. The senior from Arbroath, Scotland fed both Ryan Ruble and Brian Farrell for goals in the game. Goulding was the team leader in assists in 2007 with six.
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Homeward Bound
The Memphis men’s soccer team returns home for the first time in five games when they face-off with the Missouri State Bears on Wed., Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex. On Saturday, the Tigers will face the UAB Blazers at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex. UAB and Memphis have both competed at eachother’s home tournament, but have yet to face eachother.
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“Soccer For A Cure” All-Tournament Team
Brian Farrell and Ryan Ruble were named to the “Soccer For A Cure” All-Tournament team. Farrell connected on a header in the first half of Memphis’ game with UC-Irvine. With the goal, Farrell has tied Thomas Shannon for the team lead in goals for two.
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Region Rankings
Along with playing three currently ranked teams. Memphis’ schedule boasts ten out of eighteen teams who are currently ranked in the NSCAA regional rankings.
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Newcomers Earning Starting Experience
Cody McCoy, Rory O’Connor and Thomas Shannon have each seen multiple games in the starting lineup this season. McCoy, a freshman from Knoxville, is contributing to the lineup as a midfielder. He has five shots this season. Thomas Shannon, a freshman from Broken Arrow, Okla., leads the team in points this season with five. The midfielder has two goals and one assist on the season. A transfer, Rory O’Connor, who was a First-Team TranSouth honoree last year, has made his mark on the Tiger defense this fall.
2008 Tigers At A Glance Location: .................................................Memphis, Tenn. Nickname:...............................................Tigers Mascot: ...................................................Tigers Founded: ................................................1912 Enrollment: .............................................20,379 Colors: ....................................................Blue and Gray Conference: ............................................Conference USA First Year of Soccer: ...............................1982 All-Time Record: .....................................261-210-45 NCAA Tournamenrs/Last ........................2/2004 Last Postseason Opponent: ...................Ohio State, L, 1-0 (First Round) Field: .......................................................Mike Rose Soccer Complex President: ...............................................Dr. Shirley C. Raines Athletic Director: .....................................R.C. Johnson Head Coach:...........................................Richie Grant Alma Mater: ............................................Green Mountain, 1993 Overall Record:.......................................144-102-14 (13 yrs) Memphis Record: ...................................91-73-12 (9 yrs) Assistant Coaches: .................................Mat Santoro ................................................................Nick Glaser ................................................................Remco de Jong Men’s Soccer Contact: ...........................Shawn Smith Office Phone Number: ............................901-678-5294 Cell Phone Number: ...............................319-431-2545
Chasing Records Career Goals Against Average Record Holders 1. Sebastian Vecchio 2. Tyler Strom 3. Brooks Monaghan 4. Brian Covey Current Tigers- Michael Goodlett
1.02 GAA 1.17 GAA 1.40 GAA 1.52 GAA 1.53 GAA
(2003-04) (2004-08) (1992-94) (1996-98) (2006-08)
1. Pat Fischer 83 games 2. Two players tied 82 games With 11 matches left in the regular season Current Tigers- Jordan Lynn 62 games Michael Coburn 61 games Tripp Harkins 58 games
(1983-86)
Games Played Record Holders
(2005-08) (2004-08) (2005-08)
Career Memphis Wins Record Holders 1. Chris Bartels 2. Richie Grant 3. Peter Bernel
110 wins 91 wins 61 wins
(1988-98) (1999-08) (1982-87)
Daunting Competition 2008 NSCAA Rankings (as of 9/30/2008) 5. Creighton Bluejays 11. Saint Louis Billikens 15. SMU Mustangs 18. UC-Irvine Anteaters 23. Tulsa
(6-1-0) (4-0-3) (6-2-1) (7-0-2) (5-3-1)
Plays Memphis on 10/8/08 in Omaha, Neb. Beat Memphis, 2-0, in Exhibition in St. Louis, Mo. Plays Memphis on 10/5/08 in Memphis, Tenn. Beat Memphis, 3-1, on 9/14/08 in Birmingham, Ala. Plays Memphis on 10/26/08 in Memphis, Tenn.
NSCAA Midwest Region Rankings 1. Creighton Bluejays 3. Tulsa Golden Hurricane 4. SMU Mustangs 6. W. Illinois Leathernecks 7. Kentucky Wildcats
(6-1-0) (5-3-1) (6-2-1) (6-2-1) (4-3-3)
Plays Memphis on 10/8/08 in Omaha, Neb. Plays Memphis on 10/26/08 in Memphis, Tenn. Plays Memphis on 10/5/08 in Memphis, Tenn. Beat Memphis, 1-0, on 9/12/08 in Birmingham, Ala. Plays Memphis on 11/7/08 in Lexington, Ky.
NSCAA Far West Region Rankings 3. UC-Irvine Anteaters
(7-0-2)
Beat Memphis, 3-1 on 9/14/08 in Birmingham, Ala.
NSCAA Middle Atlantic Region Rankings 1. Saint Louis Billikens
(4-0-3)
Beat Memphis, 2-0, in Exhibition in St. Louis, Mo.
NSCAA Northeast Region Rankings 10. New Hampshire Wildcats (5-1-2)
Beat Memphis, 1-0 on 9/5/08 in Burlington, Vt.
NSCAA South Region Rankings 3. South Carolina Gamecocks (5-31) 7. UCF Knights (4-3-0)
Plays Memphis on 10/19/08 in Columbia, S.C. Beat Memphis, 1-0 on 9/20/08 in Orlando, Fla.
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Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer
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Poll Position
Richie Grant has led the Tigers to Top-25 rankings in each of his last four seasons. Last year the Tigers reached the No. 25 spot in the Soccer America poll released on Oct. 15. Memphis slipped into the polls after defeating Kentucky, 3-1. In 2008, the U of M looks to bring the streak to five years in a row of being recognized as a Top-25 team. Since 2004, the Tigers have been ranked as high as No. 10 in the polls.
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Coaching Addition
In 2008, the Tigers welcome a new full-time assistant coach to the staff with the addition of former Davis and Elkins College women’s soccer head coach Mat Santoro. Santoro brings with him a wealth of experience at the collegiate level. On top of coaching the Davis and Elkins women’s team for four seasons, Santoro spent the four previous seasons at his alma-mater, Rowan University, where he was the primary recruiter for the Profs. “Mat brings great experience as a player and a coach,” said head coach Richie Grant. “ I really believe that he is going to be able to develop great relationships with each of the players. Mat knows what it is like to be in charge, and I think that is going to be mutually beneficial for the coaching staff and the players.”
2008 Tiger NCAA Statistical Rankings
2008 Conference USA Records/Standings Team
C-USA
Overall
W L T
W L T
Pts
Kentucky
1
0 0
5
2 2
3
Tulsa
1
0 0
5
3 1
3
UCF
1
0 0
4
4 0
3
UAB
1
0 0
3
4 2
3
South Carolina
0
0 0
5
3 1
0
FIU
0
0 0
1
5 2
0
SMU
0
1 0
6
2 1
0
Marshall
0
1 0
0
8 1
0
Memphis
0
2 0
2
7 0
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Memphis Goalkeeper Michael Goodlett is currently rated as the No. 38 goalkeeper in total saves with 38 total saves.
This Weekend In Conference USA Conference USA Players of the Week
SMU Mustangs 10/5/08
9/29/2008 Offensive- Jeovahnni Sandez, F, Tulsa Golden Hurricane Defensive- Dan Williams, GK, Kentucky Wildcats
at Memphis
Memphis, Tenn.
Kentucky Wildcats 10/4/08
vs. Xavier
Lexington, Ky.
South Carolina Gamecocks
9/22/2008 Co-Offensive- Sam Arthur, F, South Carolina Gamecocks Co-Offensive- Austin Neil, F, Tulsa Golden Hurricane Defensive- Jimmy Maurer, GK, South Carolina Gamecocks
10/4/08
vs. Florida International
Columbia, S.C.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane 10/4/08
at UAB
Birmingham, Ala.
vs. Tulsa
Birmingham, Ala.
at Marshall
Huntington, W.V.
at South Carolina
Columbia, S.C.
UAB Blazers
9/15/2008 Offensive- Paulo da Silva, F, SMU Mustangs Defensive- Jimmy Maurer, GK, South Carolina Gamecocks
10/4/08 UCF Knights 10/4/08
9/8/2008 Offensive- Paulo da Silva, F, SMU Mustangs Defensive- Sean Johnson, GK, UCF Knights Carl Woszczynski, GK, UAB Blazers 9/2/2008 Offensive- Michael Strong, F, Kentucky Wildcats Defensive- Jimmy Maurer, GK, South Carolina Gamecocks
FIU Panthers 10/4/08
Marshall Thundering Herd 10/4/08
vs. UCF
Huntington, W.V.
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Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer Conference USA Statistical Rankings
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Smith Barney All-Tournament Team
Cody McCoy, a midfielder/defender from Knoxville, Tenn., and Michael Goodlett, the Tigers junior goalie, were named to the Smith Barney/Nike Soccer Classic All-Tournament team for their two game performances in Burlington, Vt. Goodlett made 10 saves in his two games while only allowing two goals.
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Memphis Diadora Tourney
The Tigers finished in third place at the Memphis Diadora Tourney which they hosted at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex on Aug. 29 and 31. The No. 21 Bradley Braves were named tournament champions after defeating two Conference USA opponents, the Memphis Tigers and the UAB Blazers. UAB finished in the second place and Oral Roberts finished in fourth. Chris Cutshaw of Bradley was named the Memphis Diadora Tournament MVP, scoring three goals over his two games in Memphis. The Tigers’ placed two players on the All-Tournament team in junior Rick Alleman and freshman Thomas Shannon.
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Sooner State Connection
Veteran Leadership
• ... And We All Return to Our Roots Richie Grant will return his team to the state in which he competed as a collegiate soccer player. Grant competed at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt., a NAIA-affiliated school that competes in the Mayflower conference. At Green Mountain, the native of Dublin, Ireland, was a three-time NAIA All-American defender for the Eagles. Green Mountain College is only 70 miles from the University of Vermont, where the Tigers will compete in the Smith Barney/Nike Soccer Classic.
Winning Ways
Head Coach Richie Grant moved his win total to 90 wins in his Memphis coaching career with the win over Oral Roberts. Grant is only 10 wins shy of the 100 win mark and only 20 wins shy of becoming the winningest coach in Memphis soccer history. Chris Bartels currently holds the most wins as the Tigers’ head coach with 110. Bartels was the head coach of the Memphis soccer program from 1988 until 1998.
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Ranked Rivals
Memphis will take on some stout competition during the 2008 season. The Tigers will face-off with four opponents who finished the season in the NSCAA Top-25 rankings including; No. 9 Creighton, No. 10 Bradley, No. 18 SMU and No. 20 Tulsa. The combined 2007 record of Memphis’ 2008 opponents is 161-145-52.
Johnson, Sean-UCF Maurer, Jimmy-USC Goodlett, Michael-MEM Lacey, Tyrel-TLS Hill, Craig-SMU Walter, Greg-MAR Fullerton, Jesse-FIU Williams, Dan-UK Woszczynski, Carl-UAB Johnson, Wes-UAB
8 9 8 9 9 8 6 9 4 5
42 42 38 35 34 29 26 23 19 14
5.25 4.67 4.75 3.89 3.78 3.62 4.33 2.56 4.75 2.80
Johnson, Sean-UCF Goodlett, Michael-MEM Woszczynski, Carl-UAB Maurer, Jimmy-USC Fullerton, Jesse-FIU Lacey, Tyrel-TLS Hill, Craig-SMU Walter, Greg-MAR Johnson, Wes-UAB Williams, Dan-UK
8 8 4 9 6 9 9 8 5 9
42 38 19 42 26 35 34 29 14 23
5.25 4.75 4.75 4.67 4.33 3.89 3.78 3.62 2.80 2.56
Arthur, Sam-USC Guerra, Juan-FIU Farrell, Brian-MEM Strong, Michael-UK da Silva, Paulo-SMU Sterling, Flunder-MAR McInnes, Ashley-TLS Sandez, Jeovahnni-TLS Brown, Frank-UAB Bacher, Yaron-UCF Gumede, Two-Boys-UAB
9 8 8 9 9 9 8 9 7 8 9
28 26 23 23 21 19 18 18 17 17 17
3.11 3.25 2.88 2.56 2.33 2.11 2.25 2.00 2.43 2.12 1.89
8 9 8 9 7 5 9 8 8 9
26 28 23 23 17 12 21 18 17 19
3.25 3.11 2.88 2.56 2.43 2.40 2.33 2.25 2.12 2.11
Saves Per Game
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Memphis will return eight players who hold the distinction of starting more than 10 games in 2007. Included are the Tigers’ six seniors; Michael Coburn, Sean Goulding, Tripp Harkins, Thomas Hyland, Jordan Lynn and Robert Sausaman. Among them, Coburn is the lone player remaining from Memphis’ 2004 Conference USA championship team. Coburn, a senior defender from Dundalk, Ireland, was a freshman on the 2004 team, starting all but one game for the Tigers. 2008 will be his fifth year donning a Memphis Tiger uniform. Coburn redshirted in 2006 due to an ankle injury.
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3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. 2.
Freshmen Thomas Shannon and Jason Brooks hooked up on two goals on Sunday, Aug. 31 against Oral Roberts. Shannon and Brooks, both natives of Oklahoma, connected when Brooks took corner kicks and found Shannon who put the ball past Oral Roberts’ goalkeeper on two occasions. Both Brooks and Shannon are from the Tulsa, Okla., metro area, where OralRoberts University is located.
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Birthday Present
Freshman Thomas Shannon created a nice birthday present for himself when he scored the first two goals of his career on Sunday, Aug. 31 against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.
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Saves
Shots 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 9.
Shots Per Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Guerra, Juan-FIU Arthur, Sam-USC Farrell, Brian-MEM Strong, Michael-UK Brown, Frank-UAB Andaur, Chris-UCF da Silva, Paulo-SMU McInnes, Ashley-TLS Bacher, Yaron-UCF Sterlin, Flunder-MAR
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Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer 2008 Tiger Position Preview • Forwards Memphis returns an experienced group to the fold at the forward spot, returning two players—one junior and one sophomore—who saw extensive playing time in 2007. Ryan Ruble, a sophomore, joined the Tigers in 2007 as a defender, but was asked to make the transition to forward. The Lee’s Summit, Mo., native, answered the call for the Tigers, making an immediate impact on the Memphis front line. Ruble tied for first on the team in goals scored with six, and led the team in shooting percentage on the season. His impressive performance earned him the attention of the conference elite, as they elected Ruble to the 2007 Conference USA All-Freshman team. Joining Ruble up front will be Brian Farrell. The junior from Dunboyne, Ireland, saw considerable playing time last season, seeing action in all 19 Tiger games, while starting 12. Farrell connected on two goals on the season and dished out four assists. Adding their services to the front line will be incoming freshmen Parker Duncan, a native of Johnson City, Tenn, and Dale Calvert, an Indianapolis product.
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Midfielders
The Tigers return a core of impact players from last year at the midfield position. Three seniors; Sean Goulding, Tripp Harkins and Jordan Lynn, look to step into leadership roles for the Tigers in 2008. Goulding, a third team All-Conference USA selection, was the team’s assist leader on the 2007 season with six. Harkins looks to bring his attacking mind-set to the midfield spot, while perhaps also seeing time at the forward position. Lynn contributed three goals and two assists last season. Adding depth to the midfield will be Eric Trujillo and J.R. Romero. Trujillo saw action in four Tiger matches last season, while Romero appeared in 15 games for Memphis, contributing one assist on the season. Joining the Tigers in 2008 will be six incoming midfielders; Jason Brooks, Elias Groft, Bradley Jacobs, Cody McCoy and Thomas Shannon.
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Defenders
The Tigers return four players with loads of experience patrolling the backfield in Rick Alleman, Michael Coburn, Thomas Hyland and Robert Sausaman. The group has played a total of 210 matches in their Tiger careers. In 2007, they held opponents to a conference low goals-against average of 0.89. “This team’s strength will be its defense,” said head coach Richie Grant. “We have tremendous experience in our back four. They have played a lot of games together and understand their importance with so many attack-minded players. It is important that our defenders are solid.” Coburn scored two goals and three assists in his fourth year with the program. Due to his outstanding play throughout the season, he was awarded with NSCAA All-Midwest second team and C-USA All-Conference second team honors. Coburn is the lone holdover from Grant’s 2004 Conference USA championship team. Adding depth to the backfield will be transfer students Mark Weldon and Rory O’Connor. Weldon got a head start on his Memphis career, as he participated during spring practice. A transfer from Appalachian State, Weldon started 12 of 19 games for the Mountaineers last season. O’Connor is a transplant from NAIAaffiliated Lambuth University. The Dublin, Ireland native, helped lead the Eagles to the 2007 Tran-South conference title, while also garnering first team All-TranSouth honors. Also adding their talents to the Tigers in 2008 will be three freshmen; Jason Brooks, Dalton Healy and Chris Porter.
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Goalkeepers
Goalie Michael Goodlett looks to build on a positive spring performance when the Tigers take the field this fall. The junior saw action in four games last season, allowing one goal, while making five saves. Goodlett split time with Tyler Strom in goal in 2006, allowing 18 goals in 12 games. “We talked about the importance of our back four, but we really only go as far as our goalie allows us this season,” Richie Grant said. “The last time we won a championship we had the best goalkeeper in the league; Michael has that potential. He played a lot as a freshman, played back-up last year and had a good spring. We will be looking for Michael to lead the way at that position. He’s going to have some great competition from a couple of young players.” Backing up Goodlett will be three incoming players, Harrison Cheatham, Cody Gibson and Jordan Leedle. Cheatham, a transfer from Young Harris College in Georgia, joined the team for the spring practice. The junior was named all-region as both a freshman and a sophomore.
2008 Tiger Numerical Roster 00 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31
Harrison Cheatham Michael Goodlett Parker Duncan Eric Trujillo Thomas Hyland Michael Coburn Sean Goulding Rick Alleman Tripp Harkins Cody McCoy Robert Sausaman Bradley Jacobs Elias Groft Thomas Shannon Ryan Ruble Brian Farrell Dale Calvert Cody Gibson Mark Weldon Dalton Healy Jordan Lynn Jordan Leedle Rory O’Connor Jason Brooks Chris Porter
GK GK F MF D D F/MF D F/MF MF D MF MF MF F F F GK D D MF GK D MF/D D
Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr.
Franklin, Tenn. Bolton, Miss. Johnson City, Tenn. Southaven, Miss. Dublin, Ireland Dundalk, Ireland Arbroath, Scotland Spring, Texas Jackson, Miss. Knoxville, Tenn. Gainesville, Fla. Franklin, Tenn. Portland, Tenn. Broken Arrow, Okla. Lee’s Summit, Mo. Dunboyne, Ireland Indianapolis, Indiana Spring, Texas Spring, Texas Tupelo, Miss. Rockwall, Texas Franklin, Tenn. Dublin, Ireland Tulsa, Okla. Flowood, Miss.
The Grant File
Richie Gr ant Univer sity of M em phi s Head Coach ( 10th Season) Green Mountain College ’93
Memphis Record Career Record
2008 Point Leaders 1. Brian Farrell, 6 points 2. Thomas Shannon, 5 points 3. Ryan Ruble, 5 points 4. Jason Brooks, 2 points Sean Goulding, 2 points 5. Dale Calvert, 1 point Jordan Lynn, 1 point Thomas Hyland, 1 point
2008 Goal Leaders 1. Brian Farrell, 3 goals 2. Thomas Shannon, 2 goals Ryan Ruble, 2 goals
2008 Assist Leaders 1. Jason Brooks, 2 assists Sean Goulding, 2 assists. 2. Ryan Ruble, 1 assist Dale Calvert, 1 assist
91-72-12 .554 144-101-14 .583
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Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer 2008 SMU Mustangs Roster
Opponent Notes C-USA Player of the Week
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Paulo da Silva, has five goals and two assists on the season. He was honored as the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 8 and Sept. 15. Da Silva, a senior from Piricicaba, Brazil, took a redshirt year last season. Da Silva is third in Conference USA in points with 12. He is also third in the conference in goals. • Hill in goal Craig Hill has a 0.87 goals against average this season. He is tied for second in Conference USA with four shutouts this season. Hill has 34 saves this year. • New Head Coach Tim McClements is in his first season as the head coach for SMU. McClements took over for Schellas Hyndman, who spent 24 years as the head coach for the Mustangs. Hyndman left in the off-season to become the head coach for FC Dallas for Major League Soccer. Hyndman produced a winning season for the Mustangs in all 24 of his years as the head coach. McClements was an assistant coach for Hyndman for two stints. He returned in 2006 to the Mustangs after serving as the Head Coach at Vanderbilt University for four seasons. McClements was the Missouri Valley Coach of the Year in 2005. • Arredondo on the Assist Gabe Arredondo is tied for first in the conference for assists with four this season. He is also tied for second for assists per game with 0.44 a game. The senior midfielder from Bryan, Texas, was a junior college American at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.
Players To Watch
Brian Farrell, F, Jr., Dunboyne, Ireland GP-GS 8-8
G 3
A 0
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS PTS SH SHOT% SOG 6 23 .130 7
SOG% .304
Michael Goodlett, GK, Jr., Bolton, Miss. GP-GS 8-8
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS MIN GA GAA SAVES SAVE% 726:04 12 1.49 38 .760
GP-GS 9-9
G 5
W-L-T 2-6-0
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY A PTS SH SHOT% GW 2 12 21 .238 0
Craig Hill, GK, So., San Antonio, Texas GP-GS 9-9
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY MIN GA GAA SAVES SAVE% W-L-T 831:52 8 0.87 34 .810 6-1-1
GW 1
0
Kevin McMullen
GK
FR-RS
0
Jonathan Lester
GK
FR-RS
Turnersville, N.J. Fort Worth, Texas
00
Craig Hill
GK
SO-1L
San Antonio, Texas
2
Gabriel Arredondo
MF
SR-1L
2
Payton Hickey
D
FR-HS
Plano, Texas
3
Jeff Harwell
MF
SR-3L
Dallas, Texas
4
Tyler Williams
MF
SO-1L
Springfield, Mo.
5
Leone Cruz
D
SO-RS
Round Rock, Texas
6
Scott Geppert
F
SR-2L
7
Daniel Lopez
D/M
R-3L
Bryan, Texas
Coppell, Texas Red Oak, Texas
8
Manuel Mariel
F
JR-1L
Dallas, Texas
10
Dane Saintus
F/M
JR-2L
Arlington, Texas
11
Kekoa Osorio
M
SO-1L
12
Patrick Clendenny
D
SO-1L
St. Louis, Mo.
13
Paulo da Silva
F
SR-2L
Piracicaba, Brazil
14
Zach Funk
F
FR-HS
Fairview, Texas
15
Ryan Mirsky
D
SR-3L
Tyler, Texas
16
Richard Oliva
M/F
SR-3L
Flower Mound, Texas
17
Arthur Ivo
F
FR-HS Braganca Paulista, Brazil
18
Jochen Graf
F
FR-HS
19
Adam Still
D
FR-HS
Colleyville, Texas
20
Diogo de Almeida
M
FR-HS
Piracicaba, Brazil
23
Walberto Vasquez
F/M
SO-1L
Houston, Texas
24
Brian Farkas
M
FR-HS
Plano, Texas
24
Aaron Chibli
M
SR-1L
Colleyville, Texas
25
Octavio Colmenares
GK
FR-HS
Santiago, Chile
26
Chad Bauman
D
SO-1L
27
Ryan Rosenbaum
D
FR-HS
28
Chad Vandegriffe
D
FR-HS
St. Louis, Mo.
29
Nima Naderi
M
FR-HS
Carrollton, Texas
Honolulu, Hawaii
Double Oak, Texas
Klein, Texas Washington, D.C.
30
Joe Cooper
F
FR-HS
31
Marc Darling
D
FR-HS
Plano, Texas Tucson, Ariz.
32
Eric Corbin
GK
FR-HS
Yorba Linda, Calif.
33
Esteban Mariel
M
JR-1L
Dallas, Texas
34
Ming Wong
M
SO-1L
Hong Kong
35
Guy Logan
GK
FR-HS
Ashton, Md.
24
Boddie, Kellington
D
Sr.
Edwards, Ill.
25
Miller, Cameron
M
Fr.
Woodstock, Ga.
26
Lapira, Michael
F/M
Fr.
Lake Charles, La.
Head Coach: ........ Tim McClements (Wheaton, 1987) First Season Assistant Coach: ........ Kevin Hudson (SMU, 2004) Second Season Assistant Coach: .... Giampaulo Pedroso (SMU, 1993) First Season Assistant Coach:............................................................Paul Hason
The Automated ScoreBook For Soccer Memphis Combined Team Statistics (as of Oct 03, 2008) All games RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Date Aug 29 Aug 31 Sep 05 + Sep 07 Sep 12 Sep 14 * Sep 20 Sep 24 * Sep 27
Opponent BRADLEY ORAL ROBERTS vs New Hampshire at Vermont vs Western Illinois vs UC-Irvine at UCF MISSOURI STATE UAB
TEAM STATISTICS SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored per game Shot pct. Shots on goal-Attempts SOG pct. Sh o t s / G a m e CORNER KICKS PENALTY KICKS PENALTIES Yellow cards Red cards ATTENDANCE To t a l Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral Site #/Avg
OVERALL 2-7 0-2 2-5
L W L L L L L W L
Score 0-4 4-3 0-1 0-1 0-1 1-3 0-1 2-0 0-2
HOME 2-2 0-1 2-1
Att. 567 325 621 1117 120 79 451 220 412
MEM
OPP
7-102 0.78 .069 30-102 .294 11.3 67 0-0
16-108 1.78 .148 43-108 .398 12.0 42 0-1
12 1
8 0
1524 4/381 3/273
1568 2/784
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Player
16 15 14 9 21 8 2 7 10 17 5 23 6 4 12 11 24 3 13 20 19
FARRELL, Brian RUBLE, Ryan SHANNON, Thomas HARKINS, Tripp LYNN, Jordan ALLEMAN, Rick DUNCAN, Parker GOULDING, Sean MCCOY, Cody CALVERT, Dale COBURN, Michael O'CONNOR, Rory ROMERO, J.R. HYLAND, Thomas JACOBS, Bradley SAUSAMAN, Robert BROOKS, Jason TRUJILLO, Eric GROFT, Elias HEALY, Dalton WELDON, Mark Total Opponents
Goalie 1 GOODLETT, Michael 22 LEEDLE, Jordan ##
Total Opponents
AWAY 0-2 0-1 0-1
NEUTRAL 0-3 0-0 0-3
gp g a 8 3 0 8 2 1 9 2 1 7 0 0 8 0 1 9 0 0 8 0 0 7 0 2 8 0 0 7 0 1 7 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 1 8 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 9 7 9 9 16 20 GP 8 1 9 9
Min. 726:04 90:00 816:04 816:04
pts
sh sh% sog sog% gw pk-att
6 23 .130 5 13 .154 5 10 .200 0 6 .000 1 6 .000 0 6 .000 0 6 .000 2 6 .000 0 6 .000 1 4 .000 0 4 .000 0 3 .000 0 3 .000 1 2 .000 0 2 .000 0 1 .000 2 1 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 23 102 .069 52 108 .148 GA
12 4 16 7
Goals by Period Memphis Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
4 6
3 8
0 2
Shots by Period Memphis Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
41 48
61 57
0 3
Saves by Period Memphis Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
15 12
24 17
0 0
Corners by Period Memphis Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
37 25
30 16
0 1
Fouls by Period Memphis Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
48 39
46 58
1 0
7 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 43
GAAvg Saves
1.49 4.00 1.76 0.77 Total 7 16 Total 102 108 Total 39 29 Total 67 42 Total 95 97
38 1 39 29
.304 .308 .400 .500 .500 .500 .333 .333 .000 .250 .000 .000 .000 .500 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .294 .398
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1
Pct
W-L-T
Sho
.760 .200 .709 .806
2-6-0 0-1-0 2-7-0 7-2-0
1 0 1 6
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Contact: Shawn Smith
Cell: 319-431-2545
E-Mail: [email protected] Sun., Oct.5 No. 6 Southern Methodist University vs. University of Memphis Mike Rose Soccer Complex, 12 P.M.
No. 14 SMU Mustangs Head Coach
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Richie Grant (10th season)
2008 Record - 2-7-0
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Conference USA
University of Memphis vs. No. 14 Southern Methodist University 12:00 PM ...Oct.5 ........... Mike Rose Stadium CBS College Sports Play-by-Play: .................Ben Holden Color Analyst: .................Richard Broad
Head Coach
Aug
Memphis Tigers Last Time Played: Oct. 27, 2007 No. 2 SMU 1, Memphis 0
SMU Mustangs
SMU enters Sunday’s match with a record of 6-2-1. In Tim McClement’s first season as the head coach of the Mustangs, SMU has been ranked as high as No. 2 this season. Southern Methodist is led by Paulo da Silva, a senior forward from Piracicabo, Brazil. Da Silva has scored five goals and racked up two assists so far this season. He had twice been named C-USA Player of the Week on two occasions on Sept 8 and Sept. 15. The Mustangs have also been stout in goal. SMU has the lowest goals against average in the C-USA, only allowing 0.50 goals per game this season. Craig Hill, the Mustang goalie, has a 0.49 goals against average on the season, he has a .882 save percentage, both marks lead the conference.
Conference USA
16 23
at Christian Brothers (Exh.) at Saint Louis (Exh.)
W, 4-2 L, 2-0
29
Bradley
L, 4-0
31
Oral Roberts
5 7
All-Time Series Record: SMU leads 5-0-0
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2008 Tiger g Scoreboard
2008 Team Previews
Memphis enters Sunday’s match with a record of 2-7-0. The Tigers split two games last week, defeating Missouri State, 2-0, but falling to UAB, 2-0. Sean Goulding, a senior from Arbroath, Scotland, tallied two assists against Missouri State, feeding Ryan Ruble and Brian Farrell for goals. Ruble now had two goals on the season and Farrell has three goals. Memphis goalkeeper Michael Goodlett picked up the win and a shutout against Missouri State. The junior from Bolton, Miss., has a season goals against average of 1.49. In Saturday’s matchup with UAB, the Tigers were unable to stop the Blazers, allowing two goals to their conference rival. The Tigers are led in scoring by Farrell, a junior from Dunboyne, Ireland, the forward has six points this season. He is followed by Ruble who has five points with two goals and one assist and Thomas Shannon, a freshman from Broken Arrow, Okla., who also has five points with two goals and one assist.
Tim McClements (First Season)
2008 Record - 6-2-1
Sept
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Oct
L, 0-1(OT)
at Vermont
L, 0-1 (OT)
12
at Western Illinois
L, 0-1
14
at UC-Irvine
L, 1-3
20
at UCF
L, 1-0
24
Missouri State
W, 2-0
27
UAB
L, 0-2
5
SMU
12 pm
8
at Creighton
12
at FIU
17
at South Carolina
22
SIU-Edwardsville
26
Tulsa
29 Nov
W, 4-3
at New Hampshire
7 pm 12 pm 6 pm 7 pm 12 pm
at Central Arkansas
7 pm
1
Marshall
7 pm
7
at Kentucky
6 pm
Player Spotlight Sean Goulding, MF, Sr. Arbroath, Scotland GP/GS G A 7/7 0 2
PTS 2
Shots 6
SOG 2
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Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer
2008 Tigers Quick Facts
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Tigers On The Tube
Tiger fans will be able to watch the Memphis men’s soccer team on national television on two occasions during the 2008 season. The first opportunity will come on October 5, when the Tigers take on the SMU Mustangs at Mike Rose Stadium. The game will be broadcast on CBS College Sports. The Tigers lost last season’s match, 1-0, to the then No. 2 Mustangs. If you miss the Tigers’ match-up with the Mustangs, you can catch them for a second time on CBS College Sports when they take on the defending C-USA champion Tulsa Golden Hurricane on October 26 at Mike Rose Stadium. This is only the second and third times, respectively, the U of M will play in front of a television audience. The last time was on Nov. 14, 2004, in the 2004 Conference USA Championship in Louisville, Ky. against the UAB Blazers in a 3-2 comeback victory. The win gave Memphis its second ever trip to the NCAA Tournament.
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CBS College Sports
The match against SMU will be on CBS College Sports, channel 222 on Comcast Cable in Memphis. Fans can also view the game via the internet. Tiger supporters can purchase the game-only for 7.95. Memphis fans wishing to experience all the great content in Memphis All-Access can purchase a monthly subscription at $9.95, or upgrade to an annual subscription for $79.95. Your purchase helps support Memphis Athletics. Get online! It’s game time!
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Goodlett Records First Shutout
Memphis goalkeeper Michael Goodlett recorderd his first shutout of the season against Missouri State. The junior has a 1.49 goals against average this season and has accumulated 38 saves, which ranks third in the country. The junior has a 1.53 career goals against average, which ranks fifth all-time.
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Farrell Leads Memphis In Goals
Brian Farrell added one goal to his season total, scoring a goal against Missouri State. The junior from Dunboyne, Ireland, leads the Tigers in goal this season for goals. He has six points this year with three goals.
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Ireland Connection
Richie Grant, a native of Dublin, Ireland, has gone to his roots in Ireland in his recruiting since he became the U of M head coach. Grant, a product of the Colaiste Ide Prep School program in Dublin, has dipped into the school’s pool of player, bringing in four current Tiger players from the program; seniors Michael Coburn and Thomas Hyland, junior Brian Farrell and sophomore Rory O’Connor
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Goulding Tallies Two Assists
U of M midfielder Sean Goulding recorded his first two assists of the season against Missouri State. The senior from Arbroath, Scotland fed both Ryan Ruble and Brian Farrell for goals in the game. Goulding was the team leader in assists in 2007 with six.
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Homeward Bound
The Memphis men’s soccer team returns home for the first time in five games when they face-off with the Missouri State Bears on Wed., Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex. On Saturday, the Tigers will face the UAB Blazers at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex. UAB and Memphis have both competed at eachother’s home tournament, but have yet to face eachother.
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“Soccer For A Cure” All-Tournament Team
Brian Farrell and Ryan Ruble were named to the “Soccer For A Cure” All-Tournament team. Farrell connected on a header in the first half of Memphis’ game with UC-Irvine. With the goal, Farrell has tied Thomas Shannon for the team lead in goals for two.
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Region Rankings
Along with playing three currently ranked teams. Memphis’ schedule boasts ten out of eighteen teams who are currently ranked in the NSCAA regional rankings.
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Newcomers Earning Starting Experience
Cody McCoy, Rory O’Connor and Thomas Shannon have each seen multiple games in the starting lineup this season. McCoy, a freshman from Knoxville, is contributing to the lineup as a midfielder. He has five shots this season. Thomas Shannon, a freshman from Broken Arrow, Okla., leads the team in points this season with five. The midfielder has two goals and one assist on the season. A transfer, Rory O’Connor, who was a First-Team TranSouth honoree last year, has made his mark on the Tiger defense this fall.
2008 Tigers At A Glance Location: .................................................Memphis, Tenn. Nickname:...............................................Tigers Mascot: ...................................................Tigers Founded: ................................................1912 Enrollment: .............................................20,379 Colors: ....................................................Blue and Gray Conference: ............................................Conference USA First Year of Soccer: ...............................1982 All-Time Record: .....................................261-210-45 NCAA Tournamenrs/Last ........................2/2004 Last Postseason Opponent: ...................Ohio State, L, 1-0 (First Round) Field: .......................................................Mike Rose Soccer Complex President: ...............................................Dr. Shirley C. Raines Athletic Director: .....................................R.C. Johnson Head Coach:...........................................Richie Grant Alma Mater: ............................................Green Mountain, 1993 Overall Record:.......................................144-102-14 (13 yrs) Memphis Record: ...................................91-73-12 (9 yrs) Assistant Coaches: .................................Mat Santoro ................................................................Nick Glaser ................................................................Remco de Jong Men’s Soccer Contact: ...........................Shawn Smith Office Phone Number: ............................901-678-5294 Cell Phone Number: ...............................319-431-2545
Chasing Records Career Goals Against Average Record Holders 1. Sebastian Vecchio 2. Tyler Strom 3. Brooks Monaghan 4. Brian Covey Current Tigers- Michael Goodlett
1.02 GAA 1.17 GAA 1.40 GAA 1.52 GAA 1.53 GAA
(2003-04) (2004-08) (1992-94) (1996-98) (2006-08)
1. Pat Fischer 83 games 2. Two players tied 82 games With 11 matches left in the regular season Current Tigers- Jordan Lynn 62 games Michael Coburn 61 games Tripp Harkins 58 games
(1983-86)
Games Played Record Holders
(2005-08) (2004-08) (2005-08)
Career Memphis Wins Record Holders 1. Chris Bartels 2. Richie Grant 3. Peter Bernel
110 wins 91 wins 61 wins
(1988-98) (1999-08) (1982-87)
Daunting Competition 2008 NSCAA Rankings (as of 9/30/2008) 5. Creighton Bluejays 11. Saint Louis Billikens 15. SMU Mustangs 18. UC-Irvine Anteaters 23. Tulsa
(6-1-0) (4-0-3) (6-2-1) (7-0-2) (5-3-1)
Plays Memphis on 10/8/08 in Omaha, Neb. Beat Memphis, 2-0, in Exhibition in St. Louis, Mo. Plays Memphis on 10/5/08 in Memphis, Tenn. Beat Memphis, 3-1, on 9/14/08 in Birmingham, Ala. Plays Memphis on 10/26/08 in Memphis, Tenn.
NSCAA Midwest Region Rankings 1. Creighton Bluejays 3. Tulsa Golden Hurricane 4. SMU Mustangs 6. W. Illinois Leathernecks 7. Kentucky Wildcats
(6-1-0) (5-3-1) (6-2-1) (6-2-1) (4-3-3)
Plays Memphis on 10/8/08 in Omaha, Neb. Plays Memphis on 10/26/08 in Memphis, Tenn. Plays Memphis on 10/5/08 in Memphis, Tenn. Beat Memphis, 1-0, on 9/12/08 in Birmingham, Ala. Plays Memphis on 11/7/08 in Lexington, Ky.
NSCAA Far West Region Rankings 3. UC-Irvine Anteaters
(7-0-2)
Beat Memphis, 3-1 on 9/14/08 in Birmingham, Ala.
NSCAA Middle Atlantic Region Rankings 1. Saint Louis Billikens
(4-0-3)
Beat Memphis, 2-0, in Exhibition in St. Louis, Mo.
NSCAA Northeast Region Rankings 10. New Hampshire Wildcats (5-1-2)
Beat Memphis, 1-0 on 9/5/08 in Burlington, Vt.
NSCAA South Region Rankings 3. South Carolina Gamecocks (5-31) 7. UCF Knights (4-3-0)
Plays Memphis on 10/19/08 in Columbia, S.C. Beat Memphis, 1-0 on 9/20/08 in Orlando, Fla.
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Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer
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Poll Position
Richie Grant has led the Tigers to Top-25 rankings in each of his last four seasons. Last year the Tigers reached the No. 25 spot in the Soccer America poll released on Oct. 15. Memphis slipped into the polls after defeating Kentucky, 3-1. In 2008, the U of M looks to bring the streak to five years in a row of being recognized as a Top-25 team. Since 2004, the Tigers have been ranked as high as No. 10 in the polls.
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Coaching Addition
In 2008, the Tigers welcome a new full-time assistant coach to the staff with the addition of former Davis and Elkins College women’s soccer head coach Mat Santoro. Santoro brings with him a wealth of experience at the collegiate level. On top of coaching the Davis and Elkins women’s team for four seasons, Santoro spent the four previous seasons at his alma-mater, Rowan University, where he was the primary recruiter for the Profs. “Mat brings great experience as a player and a coach,” said head coach Richie Grant. “ I really believe that he is going to be able to develop great relationships with each of the players. Mat knows what it is like to be in charge, and I think that is going to be mutually beneficial for the coaching staff and the players.”
2008 Tiger NCAA Statistical Rankings
2008 Conference USA Records/Standings Team
C-USA
Overall
W L T
W L T
Pts
Kentucky
1
0 0
5
2 2
3
Tulsa
1
0 0
5
3 1
3
UCF
1
0 0
4
4 0
3
UAB
1
0 0
3
4 2
3
South Carolina
0
0 0
5
3 1
0
FIU
0
0 0
1
5 2
0
SMU
0
1 0
6
2 1
0
Marshall
0
1 0
0
8 1
0
Memphis
0
2 0
2
7 0
0
Memphis Goalkeeper Michael Goodlett is currently rated as the No. 38 goalkeeper in total saves with 38 total saves.
This Weekend In Conference USA Conference USA Players of the Week
SMU Mustangs 10/5/08
9/29/2008 Offensive- Jeovahnni Sandez, F, Tulsa Golden Hurricane Defensive- Dan Williams, GK, Kentucky Wildcats
at Memphis
Memphis, Tenn.
Kentucky Wildcats 10/4/08
vs. Xavier
Lexington, Ky.
South Carolina Gamecocks
9/22/2008 Co-Offensive- Sam Arthur, F, South Carolina Gamecocks Co-Offensive- Austin Neil, F, Tulsa Golden Hurricane Defensive- Jimmy Maurer, GK, South Carolina Gamecocks
10/4/08
vs. Florida International
Columbia, S.C.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane 10/4/08
at UAB
Birmingham, Ala.
vs. Tulsa
Birmingham, Ala.
at Marshall
Huntington, W.V.
at South Carolina
Columbia, S.C.
UAB Blazers
9/15/2008 Offensive- Paulo da Silva, F, SMU Mustangs Defensive- Jimmy Maurer, GK, South Carolina Gamecocks
10/4/08 UCF Knights 10/4/08
9/8/2008 Offensive- Paulo da Silva, F, SMU Mustangs Defensive- Sean Johnson, GK, UCF Knights Carl Woszczynski, GK, UAB Blazers 9/2/2008 Offensive- Michael Strong, F, Kentucky Wildcats Defensive- Jimmy Maurer, GK, South Carolina Gamecocks
FIU Panthers 10/4/08
Marshall Thundering Herd 10/4/08
vs. UCF
Huntington, W.V.
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Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer Conference USA Statistical Rankings
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Smith Barney All-Tournament Team
Cody McCoy, a midfielder/defender from Knoxville, Tenn., and Michael Goodlett, the Tigers junior goalie, were named to the Smith Barney/Nike Soccer Classic All-Tournament team for their two game performances in Burlington, Vt. Goodlett made 10 saves in his two games while only allowing two goals.
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Memphis Diadora Tourney
The Tigers finished in third place at the Memphis Diadora Tourney which they hosted at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex on Aug. 29 and 31. The No. 21 Bradley Braves were named tournament champions after defeating two Conference USA opponents, the Memphis Tigers and the UAB Blazers. UAB finished in the second place and Oral Roberts finished in fourth. Chris Cutshaw of Bradley was named the Memphis Diadora Tournament MVP, scoring three goals over his two games in Memphis. The Tigers’ placed two players on the All-Tournament team in junior Rick Alleman and freshman Thomas Shannon.
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Sooner State Connection
Veteran Leadership
• ... And We All Return to Our Roots Richie Grant will return his team to the state in which he competed as a collegiate soccer player. Grant competed at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt., a NAIA-affiliated school that competes in the Mayflower conference. At Green Mountain, the native of Dublin, Ireland, was a three-time NAIA All-American defender for the Eagles. Green Mountain College is only 70 miles from the University of Vermont, where the Tigers will compete in the Smith Barney/Nike Soccer Classic.
Winning Ways
Head Coach Richie Grant moved his win total to 90 wins in his Memphis coaching career with the win over Oral Roberts. Grant is only 10 wins shy of the 100 win mark and only 20 wins shy of becoming the winningest coach in Memphis soccer history. Chris Bartels currently holds the most wins as the Tigers’ head coach with 110. Bartels was the head coach of the Memphis soccer program from 1988 until 1998.
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Ranked Rivals
Memphis will take on some stout competition during the 2008 season. The Tigers will face-off with four opponents who finished the season in the NSCAA Top-25 rankings including; No. 9 Creighton, No. 10 Bradley, No. 18 SMU and No. 20 Tulsa. The combined 2007 record of Memphis’ 2008 opponents is 161-145-52.
Johnson, Sean-UCF Maurer, Jimmy-USC Goodlett, Michael-MEM Lacey, Tyrel-TLS Hill, Craig-SMU Walter, Greg-MAR Fullerton, Jesse-FIU Williams, Dan-UK Woszczynski, Carl-UAB Johnson, Wes-UAB
8 9 8 9 9 8 6 9 4 5
42 42 38 35 34 29 26 23 19 14
5.25 4.67 4.75 3.89 3.78 3.62 4.33 2.56 4.75 2.80
Johnson, Sean-UCF Goodlett, Michael-MEM Woszczynski, Carl-UAB Maurer, Jimmy-USC Fullerton, Jesse-FIU Lacey, Tyrel-TLS Hill, Craig-SMU Walter, Greg-MAR Johnson, Wes-UAB Williams, Dan-UK
8 8 4 9 6 9 9 8 5 9
42 38 19 42 26 35 34 29 14 23
5.25 4.75 4.75 4.67 4.33 3.89 3.78 3.62 2.80 2.56
Arthur, Sam-USC Guerra, Juan-FIU Farrell, Brian-MEM Strong, Michael-UK da Silva, Paulo-SMU Sterling, Flunder-MAR McInnes, Ashley-TLS Sandez, Jeovahnni-TLS Brown, Frank-UAB Bacher, Yaron-UCF Gumede, Two-Boys-UAB
9 8 8 9 9 9 8 9 7 8 9
28 26 23 23 21 19 18 18 17 17 17
3.11 3.25 2.88 2.56 2.33 2.11 2.25 2.00 2.43 2.12 1.89
8 9 8 9 7 5 9 8 8 9
26 28 23 23 17 12 21 18 17 19
3.25 3.11 2.88 2.56 2.43 2.40 2.33 2.25 2.12 2.11
Saves Per Game
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Memphis will return eight players who hold the distinction of starting more than 10 games in 2007. Included are the Tigers’ six seniors; Michael Coburn, Sean Goulding, Tripp Harkins, Thomas Hyland, Jordan Lynn and Robert Sausaman. Among them, Coburn is the lone player remaining from Memphis’ 2004 Conference USA championship team. Coburn, a senior defender from Dundalk, Ireland, was a freshman on the 2004 team, starting all but one game for the Tigers. 2008 will be his fifth year donning a Memphis Tiger uniform. Coburn redshirted in 2006 due to an ankle injury.
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3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. 2.
Freshmen Thomas Shannon and Jason Brooks hooked up on two goals on Sunday, Aug. 31 against Oral Roberts. Shannon and Brooks, both natives of Oklahoma, connected when Brooks took corner kicks and found Shannon who put the ball past Oral Roberts’ goalkeeper on two occasions. Both Brooks and Shannon are from the Tulsa, Okla., metro area, where OralRoberts University is located.
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Birthday Present
Freshman Thomas Shannon created a nice birthday present for himself when he scored the first two goals of his career on Sunday, Aug. 31 against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.
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Saves
Shots 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 9.
Shots Per Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Guerra, Juan-FIU Arthur, Sam-USC Farrell, Brian-MEM Strong, Michael-UK Brown, Frank-UAB Andaur, Chris-UCF da Silva, Paulo-SMU McInnes, Ashley-TLS Bacher, Yaron-UCF Sterlin, Flunder-MAR
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Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer 2008 Tiger Position Preview • Forwards Memphis returns an experienced group to the fold at the forward spot, returning two players—one junior and one sophomore—who saw extensive playing time in 2007. Ryan Ruble, a sophomore, joined the Tigers in 2007 as a defender, but was asked to make the transition to forward. The Lee’s Summit, Mo., native, answered the call for the Tigers, making an immediate impact on the Memphis front line. Ruble tied for first on the team in goals scored with six, and led the team in shooting percentage on the season. His impressive performance earned him the attention of the conference elite, as they elected Ruble to the 2007 Conference USA All-Freshman team. Joining Ruble up front will be Brian Farrell. The junior from Dunboyne, Ireland, saw considerable playing time last season, seeing action in all 19 Tiger games, while starting 12. Farrell connected on two goals on the season and dished out four assists. Adding their services to the front line will be incoming freshmen Parker Duncan, a native of Johnson City, Tenn, and Dale Calvert, an Indianapolis product.
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Midfielders
The Tigers return a core of impact players from last year at the midfield position. Three seniors; Sean Goulding, Tripp Harkins and Jordan Lynn, look to step into leadership roles for the Tigers in 2008. Goulding, a third team All-Conference USA selection, was the team’s assist leader on the 2007 season with six. Harkins looks to bring his attacking mind-set to the midfield spot, while perhaps also seeing time at the forward position. Lynn contributed three goals and two assists last season. Adding depth to the midfield will be Eric Trujillo and J.R. Romero. Trujillo saw action in four Tiger matches last season, while Romero appeared in 15 games for Memphis, contributing one assist on the season. Joining the Tigers in 2008 will be six incoming midfielders; Jason Brooks, Elias Groft, Bradley Jacobs, Cody McCoy and Thomas Shannon.
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Defenders
The Tigers return four players with loads of experience patrolling the backfield in Rick Alleman, Michael Coburn, Thomas Hyland and Robert Sausaman. The group has played a total of 210 matches in their Tiger careers. In 2007, they held opponents to a conference low goals-against average of 0.89. “This team’s strength will be its defense,” said head coach Richie Grant. “We have tremendous experience in our back four. They have played a lot of games together and understand their importance with so many attack-minded players. It is important that our defenders are solid.” Coburn scored two goals and three assists in his fourth year with the program. Due to his outstanding play throughout the season, he was awarded with NSCAA All-Midwest second team and C-USA All-Conference second team honors. Coburn is the lone holdover from Grant’s 2004 Conference USA championship team. Adding depth to the backfield will be transfer students Mark Weldon and Rory O’Connor. Weldon got a head start on his Memphis career, as he participated during spring practice. A transfer from Appalachian State, Weldon started 12 of 19 games for the Mountaineers last season. O’Connor is a transplant from NAIAaffiliated Lambuth University. The Dublin, Ireland native, helped lead the Eagles to the 2007 Tran-South conference title, while also garnering first team All-TranSouth honors. Also adding their talents to the Tigers in 2008 will be three freshmen; Jason Brooks, Dalton Healy and Chris Porter.
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Goalkeepers
Goalie Michael Goodlett looks to build on a positive spring performance when the Tigers take the field this fall. The junior saw action in four games last season, allowing one goal, while making five saves. Goodlett split time with Tyler Strom in goal in 2006, allowing 18 goals in 12 games. “We talked about the importance of our back four, but we really only go as far as our goalie allows us this season,” Richie Grant said. “The last time we won a championship we had the best goalkeeper in the league; Michael has that potential. He played a lot as a freshman, played back-up last year and had a good spring. We will be looking for Michael to lead the way at that position. He’s going to have some great competition from a couple of young players.” Backing up Goodlett will be three incoming players, Harrison Cheatham, Cody Gibson and Jordan Leedle. Cheatham, a transfer from Young Harris College in Georgia, joined the team for the spring practice. The junior was named all-region as both a freshman and a sophomore.
2008 Tiger Numerical Roster 00 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31
Harrison Cheatham Michael Goodlett Parker Duncan Eric Trujillo Thomas Hyland Michael Coburn Sean Goulding Rick Alleman Tripp Harkins Cody McCoy Robert Sausaman Bradley Jacobs Elias Groft Thomas Shannon Ryan Ruble Brian Farrell Dale Calvert Cody Gibson Mark Weldon Dalton Healy Jordan Lynn Jordan Leedle Rory O’Connor Jason Brooks Chris Porter
GK GK F MF D D F/MF D F/MF MF D MF MF MF F F F GK D D MF GK D MF/D D
Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr.
Franklin, Tenn. Bolton, Miss. Johnson City, Tenn. Southaven, Miss. Dublin, Ireland Dundalk, Ireland Arbroath, Scotland Spring, Texas Jackson, Miss. Knoxville, Tenn. Gainesville, Fla. Franklin, Tenn. Portland, Tenn. Broken Arrow, Okla. Lee’s Summit, Mo. Dunboyne, Ireland Indianapolis, Indiana Spring, Texas Spring, Texas Tupelo, Miss. Rockwall, Texas Franklin, Tenn. Dublin, Ireland Tulsa, Okla. Flowood, Miss.
The Grant File
Richie Gr ant Univer sity of M em phi s Head Coach ( 10th Season) Green Mountain College ’93
Memphis Record Career Record
2008 Point Leaders 1. Brian Farrell, 6 points 2. Thomas Shannon, 5 points 3. Ryan Ruble, 5 points 4. Jason Brooks, 2 points Sean Goulding, 2 points 5. Dale Calvert, 1 point Jordan Lynn, 1 point Thomas Hyland, 1 point
2008 Goal Leaders 1. Brian Farrell, 3 goals 2. Thomas Shannon, 2 goals Ryan Ruble, 2 goals
2008 Assist Leaders 1. Jason Brooks, 2 assists Sean Goulding, 2 assists. 2. Ryan Ruble, 1 assist Dale Calvert, 1 assist
91-72-12 .554 144-101-14 .583
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Memphis Tigers Men’s Soccer 2008 SMU Mustangs Roster
Opponent Notes C-USA Player of the Week
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Paulo da Silva, has five goals and two assists on the season. He was honored as the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 8 and Sept. 15. Da Silva, a senior from Piricicaba, Brazil, took a redshirt year last season. Da Silva is third in Conference USA in points with 12. He is also third in the conference in goals. • Hill in goal Craig Hill has a 0.87 goals against average this season. He is tied for second in Conference USA with four shutouts this season. Hill has 34 saves this year. • New Head Coach Tim McClements is in his first season as the head coach for SMU. McClements took over for Schellas Hyndman, who spent 24 years as the head coach for the Mustangs. Hyndman left in the off-season to become the head coach for FC Dallas for Major League Soccer. Hyndman produced a winning season for the Mustangs in all 24 of his years as the head coach. McClements was an assistant coach for Hyndman for two stints. He returned in 2006 to the Mustangs after serving as the Head Coach at Vanderbilt University for four seasons. McClements was the Missouri Valley Coach of the Year in 2005. • Arredondo on the Assist Gabe Arredondo is tied for first in the conference for assists with four this season. He is also tied for second for assists per game with 0.44 a game. The senior midfielder from Bryan, Texas, was a junior college American at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.
Players To Watch
Brian Farrell, F, Jr., Dunboyne, Ireland GP-GS 8-8
G 3
A 0
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS PTS SH SHOT% SOG 6 23 .130 7
SOG% .304
Michael Goodlett, GK, Jr., Bolton, Miss. GP-GS 8-8
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS MIN GA GAA SAVES SAVE% 726:04 12 1.49 38 .760
GP-GS 9-9
G 5
W-L-T 2-6-0
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY A PTS SH SHOT% GW 2 12 21 .238 0
Craig Hill, GK, So., San Antonio, Texas GP-GS 9-9
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY MIN GA GAA SAVES SAVE% W-L-T 831:52 8 0.87 34 .810 6-1-1
GW 1
0
Kevin McMullen
GK
FR-RS
0
Jonathan Lester
GK
FR-RS
Turnersville, N.J. Fort Worth, Texas
00
Craig Hill
GK
SO-1L
San Antonio, Texas
2
Gabriel Arredondo
MF
SR-1L
2
Payton Hickey
D
FR-HS
Plano, Texas
3
Jeff Harwell
MF
SR-3L
Dallas, Texas
4
Tyler Williams
MF
SO-1L
Springfield, Mo.
5
Leone Cruz
D
SO-RS
Round Rock, Texas
6
Scott Geppert
F
SR-2L
7
Daniel Lopez
D/M
R-3L
Bryan, Texas
Coppell, Texas Red Oak, Texas
8
Manuel Mariel
F
JR-1L
Dallas, Texas
10
Dane Saintus
F/M
JR-2L
Arlington, Texas
11
Kekoa Osorio
M
SO-1L
12
Patrick Clendenny
D
SO-1L
St. Louis, Mo.
13
Paulo da Silva
F
SR-2L
Piracicaba, Brazil
14
Zach Funk
F
FR-HS
Fairview, Texas
15
Ryan Mirsky
D
SR-3L
Tyler, Texas
16
Richard Oliva
M/F
SR-3L
Flower Mound, Texas
17
Arthur Ivo
F
FR-HS Braganca Paulista, Brazil
18
Jochen Graf
F
FR-HS
19
Adam Still
D
FR-HS
Colleyville, Texas
20
Diogo de Almeida
M
FR-HS
Piracicaba, Brazil
23
Walberto Vasquez
F/M
SO-1L
Houston, Texas
24
Brian Farkas
M
FR-HS
Plano, Texas
24
Aaron Chibli
M
SR-1L
Colleyville, Texas
25
Octavio Colmenares
GK
FR-HS
Santiago, Chile
26
Chad Bauman
D
SO-1L
27
Ryan Rosenbaum
D
FR-HS
28
Chad Vandegriffe
D
FR-HS
St. Louis, Mo.
29
Nima Naderi
M
FR-HS
Carrollton, Texas
Honolulu, Hawaii
Double Oak, Texas
Klein, Texas Washington, D.C.
30
Joe Cooper
F
FR-HS
31
Marc Darling
D
FR-HS
Plano, Texas Tucson, Ariz.
32
Eric Corbin
GK
FR-HS
Yorba Linda, Calif.
33
Esteban Mariel
M
JR-1L
Dallas, Texas
34
Ming Wong
M
SO-1L
Hong Kong
35
Guy Logan
GK
FR-HS
Ashton, Md.
24
Boddie, Kellington
D
Sr.
Edwards, Ill.
25
Miller, Cameron
M
Fr.
Woodstock, Ga.
26
Lapira, Michael
F/M
Fr.
Lake Charles, La.
Head Coach: ........ Tim McClements (Wheaton, 1987) First Season Assistant Coach: ........ Kevin Hudson (SMU, 2004) Second Season Assistant Coach: .... Giampaulo Pedroso (SMU, 1993) First Season Assistant Coach:............................................................Paul Hason
The Automated ScoreBook For Soccer Memphis Combined Team Statistics (as of Oct 03, 2008) All games RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Date Aug 29 Aug 31 Sep 05 + Sep 07 Sep 12 Sep 14 * Sep 20 Sep 24 * Sep 27
Opponent BRADLEY ORAL ROBERTS vs New Hampshire at Vermont vs Western Illinois vs UC-Irvine at UCF MISSOURI STATE UAB
TEAM STATISTICS SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored per game Shot pct. Shots on goal-Attempts SOG pct. Sh o t s / G a m e CORNER KICKS PENALTY KICKS PENALTIES Yellow cards Red cards ATTENDANCE To t a l Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral Site #/Avg
OVERALL 2-7 0-2 2-5
L W L L L L L W L
Score 0-4 4-3 0-1 0-1 0-1 1-3 0-1 2-0 0-2
HOME 2-2 0-1 2-1
Att. 567 325 621 1117 120 79 451 220 412
MEM
OPP
7-102 0.78 .069 30-102 .294 11.3 67 0-0
16-108 1.78 .148 43-108 .398 12.0 42 0-1
12 1
8 0
1524 4/381 3/273
1568 2/784
##
Player
16 15 14 9 21 8 2 7 10 17 5 23 6 4 12 11 24 3 13 20 19
FARRELL, Brian RUBLE, Ryan SHANNON, Thomas HARKINS, Tripp LYNN, Jordan ALLEMAN, Rick DUNCAN, Parker GOULDING, Sean MCCOY, Cody CALVERT, Dale COBURN, Michael O'CONNOR, Rory ROMERO, J.R. HYLAND, Thomas JACOBS, Bradley SAUSAMAN, Robert BROOKS, Jason TRUJILLO, Eric GROFT, Elias HEALY, Dalton WELDON, Mark Total Opponents
Goalie 1 GOODLETT, Michael 22 LEEDLE, Jordan ##
Total Opponents
AWAY 0-2 0-1 0-1
NEUTRAL 0-3 0-0 0-3
gp g a 8 3 0 8 2 1 9 2 1 7 0 0 8 0 1 9 0 0 8 0 0 7 0 2 8 0 0 7 0 1 7 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 1 8 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 9 7 9 9 16 20 GP 8 1 9 9
Min. 726:04 90:00 816:04 816:04
pts
sh sh% sog sog% gw pk-att
6 23 .130 5 13 .154 5 10 .200 0 6 .000 1 6 .000 0 6 .000 0 6 .000 2 6 .000 0 6 .000 1 4 .000 0 4 .000 0 3 .000 0 3 .000 1 2 .000 0 2 .000 0 1 .000 2 1 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 23 102 .069 52 108 .148 GA
12 4 16 7
Goals by Period Memphis Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
4 6
3 8
0 2
Shots by Period Memphis Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
41 48
61 57
0 3
Saves by Period Memphis Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
15 12
24 17
0 0
Corners by Period Memphis Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
37 25
30 16
0 1
Fouls by Period Memphis Opponents
1st
2nd
OT
48 39
46 58
1 0
7 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 43
GAAvg Saves
1.49 4.00 1.76 0.77 Total 7 16 Total 102 108 Total 39 29 Total 67 42 Total 95 97
38 1 39 29
.304 .308 .400 .500 .500 .500 .333 .333 .000 .250 .000 .000 .000 .500 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .294 .398
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1
Pct
W-L-T
Sho
.760 .200 .709 .806
2-6-0 0-1-0 2-7-0 7-2-0
1 0 1 6
