Is Friday night's Memphis vs. Tulane game the biggest football game for the Tigers since the Cotton Bowl a few years ago? Laird Veatch told Giannotto & Jeffrey, "That's an accurate statement."
Veatch added, "It's about as big as it gets. New Year's Six Bowl implications."
Here's the full interview with Memphis Athletic Director Laird Veatch in advance of Friday's game (full interview on the G&J Show on 92.9 FM ESPN):
Veach reminded G&J of the Memphis/Tulane game stakes. "National TV. All the big things. It's right there in front of us. So we gotta show up and make it happen," Veatch said.
Jason & John previewed the game, which currently is projected as a win by Tulane (ESPN, as of Thursday evening, has Tulane as a favorite at 53.3% in their matchup projector). Tulane is listed as the favorite (-4.5). Here's the full game preview from 92.9 FM ESPN's Jason & John Show (AUDIO):
ESPN TV will carry the Memphis vs. Tulane football game on Friday night nationally with Anish Shroff, Andre Ware, and Paul Carcaterra on the call. More news and views on the Memphis Tigers Friday live on 92.9 FM ESPN.
