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Memphis Flyer article on Memphis Austin Peay game
...Johnson was ho-hum about his first career double-double, saying "It's good. I'm blessed. Hopefully I'll get more. I'm glad I got 10 rebounds, but it's about time." He was more emphatic about his collection of teammates, and that goes beyond the senior "fab four."
"We're a unit," said Johnson. "It just so happens we have four senior guards. Hopefully we'll get better. Seniors and freshmen, we all have a lot to learn."
Reluctant to sing their own praises, Johnson and Dixon were eager to applaud his teammate's impact tonight in their first game together. "Michael brings leadership and intensity," said Johnson. "He's a versatile guard who knows the game. Did you see him out there? He was getting to the basket like [Derrick] Rose, and he's 5'11"."
And when asked about Johnson, Dixon was just as effusive. "He's all over the floor," said the Missouri transfer. "He brings so much energy to our team, deflecting passes, getting rebounds, cutting guys off. He's one of the best I've ever seen at being on the defensive end, then getting to full speed on offense."...
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http://www.memphisflyer.com/TigerBlue/ar...in-peay-69
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RE: Memphis Flyer article on Memphis Austin Peay game
It is great to read a free article about the Tigers. :)
Outstanding performances by our 4 senior guards.
Jackson: 16 points, and 7 assists in 29 minutes.
Johnson: 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists in 26 minutes.
Crawford: 11 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals in 23 minutes.
Dixon: 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals in 24 minutes.
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RE: Memphis Flyer article on Memphis Austin Peay game
We're fortunate to have a newspaper like the Flyer around
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Memphis Flyer article on Memphis Austin Peay game
