Looks like the tigers are taking this bowl game lightly and thier coach didnt keep em motivated. I love it. More and More looking like a big win.

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from gotigersgo.com:

Tigers Prepare for New Orleans Bowl With Practice at Tulane

Dec. 19, 2007
The Tiger football team had their first practice in New Orleans Wednesday afternoon at Tulane University. The squad was treated to warm temperatures as they took the field in shoulder pads and shorts for a nearly two-hour session.

Coach Tommy West called his squad up midway through practice for added motivation just prior to going into special teams action.

"That was a poor practice", said West following the workout. "I thought these guys were mature enough to have some fun and then come here and have some focus for practice. We didn't today. We are going to have to do a little bit of work tomorrow to make up for not being good today. We had too many people who just couldn't focus enough to do what we needed to do."

"We are a little bit behind right now and that concerns me," added West. "I am really disappointed right now. We have some time to get it corrected. Our timing was poor today. I have a feeling we will get it back tomorrow."

Prior to practice, 10 Tiger players and West made a visit to Children's Hospital as part of the New Orleans Bowl community outreach program. The players met with the patients in their rooms and signed mini footballs for them. Participating in the outing were Joseph Doss, Jake Kasser, Martin Hankins, Andy Smith, Carlton Robinzine, Brent Todd, Jonathan Simpson, Josh Weaver, Clinton McDonald and Will Hudgens.

Former Tiger and 2003 New Orleans Bowl MVP Danny Wimprine came out to practice. A native of nearby River Ridge, La., Wimprine currently is in his second season with the New Orleans Voodoo of the Arena Football League.

The Tigers and FAU Owls will attend the kick-off luncheon tomorrow afternoon and Memphis will take their team photo and practice at the Louisiana Superdome Thursday evening.

Fans are invited to attend the Fulton Street Fan Party Thursday from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by the New Orleans Bowl. The U of M Alumni Association will also host a True Blue Celebration at Jackson Square in the French Quarter at 8 p.m. The Mighty Sound of the South Band and cheerleaders will be there for the festivities. There will also be a pep rally on Friday at 4:30 p.m. in front of the Superdome. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. Friday.

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LETS GO OWLS!

owlfamily said

Looks like the tigers are taking this bowl game lightly and thier coach didnt keep em motivated. I love it. More and More looking like a big win.

There's a video of them practicing here:

Video: New Orleans Bowl '07 - Memphis practice | NOLA.com

God,

If thier QB keeps throwing Lobs up in the air like the first couple in that field day the D is gonna just have a field day.

Wow I expected a better arm from their QB.  Going to be nice to pound them.

Sounds like Memphis is following the Troy model; just assume you will beat the new kid on the block – BIG mistake!!!!
This is FAU's chance to shine in a nationally televised bowl game and I think Schnelly and his team will shine.

Go Owls make the SBC proud !!!!