.
Also don't forget in the same Defensive Backfield was a NFL 1st Round Draft Choice.

He was also taller than most DB's in College FB at that time. 6'1" -193 lbs.

KEITH SIMPSON
Football, 1974-77
A Prep Magazine Football All-American and two-time all-state football selection, Keith Simpson was one of the finest athletes ever from Shelby County.
The Hamilton High School graduate signed with the Tigers and lettered as a true freshman in the secondary.
During the 1975 season, Simpson was credited with 34 tackles and two pass interceptions, while helping the Tiger defense to a 10th-place national ranking in pass defense.
As a junior, Simpson started at corner and compiled 43 tackles and two interceptions which he returned for 29 yards. The 29-yard return came in the Tigers' win over Florida State.
The Memphis defense allowed less than 100 yards passing per game in 1976.
The 1977 campaign served as a showcase for the senior as he recorded 45 tackles, 11 pass break-ups and four pass interceptions, three in a single game.
Simpson tied the Tiger record for interceptions in a single game with three against North Texas State.
Following the conclusion of the 1977 season, Simpson was invited to play in the Blue-Gray All-Star game in Montgomery, Alabama and in the annual Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
He was taken in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft as the ninth overall pick of the Seattle Seahawks and remains the highest Tiger player ever taken in the combined draft.

(01-29-2021 04:39 PM)Cletus Wrote:  .
Also don't forget in the same Defensive Backfield was a NFL 1st Round Draft Choice.

He was also taller than most DB's in College FB at that time. 6'1" -193 lbs.

KEITH SIMPSON
Football, 1974-77
A Prep Magazine Football All-American and two-time all-state football selection, Keith Simpson was one of the finest athletes ever from Shelby County.
The Hamilton High School graduate signed with the Tigers and lettered as a true freshman in the secondary.
During the 1975 season, Simpson was credited with 34 tackles and two pass interceptions, while helping the Tiger defense to a 10th-place national ranking in pass defense.
As a junior, Simpson started at corner and compiled 43 tackles and two interceptions which he returned for 29 yards. The 29-yard return came in the Tigers' win over Florida State.
The Memphis defense allowed less than 100 yards passing per game in 1976.
The 1977 campaign served as a showcase for the senior as he recorded 45 tackles, 11 pass break-ups and four pass interceptions, three in a single game.
Simpson tied the Tiger record for interceptions in a single game with three against North Texas State.
Following the conclusion of the 1977 season, Simpson was invited to play in the Blue-Gray All-Star game in Montgomery, Alabama and in the annual Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
He was taken in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft as the ninth overall pick of the Seattle Seahawks and remains the highest Tiger player ever taken in the combined draft.

Nice blast from the past. As a kid, I had this exact photo from the CA cut out and hanging on a cork-board.
Thanks!

(01-29-2021 05:27 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  

(01-29-2021 04:39 PM)Cletus Wrote:  .
Also don't forget in the same Defensive Backfield was a NFL 1st Round Draft Choice.

He was also taller than most DB's in College FB at that time. 6'1" -193 lbs.

KEITH SIMPSON
Football, 1974-77
A Prep Magazine Football All-American and two-time all-state football selection, Keith Simpson was one of the finest athletes ever from Shelby County.
The Hamilton High School graduate signed with the Tigers and lettered as a true freshman in the secondary.
During the 1975 season, Simpson was credited with 34 tackles and two pass interceptions, while helping the Tiger defense to a 10th-place national ranking in pass defense.
As a junior, Simpson started at corner and compiled 43 tackles and two interceptions which he returned for 29 yards. The 29-yard return came in the Tigers' win over Florida State.
The Memphis defense allowed less than 100 yards passing per game in 1976.
The 1977 campaign served as a showcase for the senior as he recorded 45 tackles, 11 pass break-ups and four pass interceptions, three in a single game.
Simpson tied the Tiger record for interceptions in a single game with three against North Texas State.
Following the conclusion of the 1977 season, Simpson was invited to play in the Blue-Gray All-Star game in Montgomery, Alabama and in the annual Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
He was taken in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft as the ninth overall pick of the Seattle Seahawks and remains the highest Tiger player ever taken in the combined draft.

Nice blast from the past. As a kid, I had this exact photo from the CA cut out and hanging on a cork-board.
Thanks!

(01-29-2021 04:39 PM)Cletus Wrote:  .
Also don't forget in the same Defensive Backfield was a NFL 1st Round Draft Choice.

He was also taller than most DB's in College FB at that time. 6'1" -193 lbs.

KEITH SIMPSON
Football, 1974-77
A Prep Magazine Football All-American and two-time all-state football selection, Keith Simpson was one of the finest athletes ever from Shelby County.
The Hamilton High School graduate signed with the Tigers and lettered as a true freshman in the secondary.
During the 1975 season, Simpson was credited with 34 tackles and two pass interceptions, while helping the Tiger defense to a 10th-place national ranking in pass defense.
As a junior, Simpson started at corner and compiled 43 tackles and two interceptions which he returned for 29 yards. The 29-yard return came in the Tigers' win over Florida State.
The Memphis defense allowed less than 100 yards passing per game in 1976.
The 1977 campaign served as a showcase for the senior as he recorded 45 tackles, 11 pass break-ups and four pass interceptions, three in a single game.
Simpson tied the Tiger record for interceptions in a single game with three against North Texas State.
Following the conclusion of the 1977 season, Simpson was invited to play in the Blue-Gray All-Star game in Montgomery, Alabama and in the annual Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
He was taken in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft as the ninth overall pick of the Seattle Seahawks and remains the highest Tiger player ever taken in the combined draft.

Keith Butler was the 2nd player taken by Seattle in that draft. I believe he is still the all time leading tackler of the Seahawks.

(01-29-2021 05:27 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  

(01-29-2021 04:39 PM)Cletus Wrote:  .
Also don't forget in the same Defensive Backfield was a NFL 1st Round Draft Choice.

He was also taller than most DB's in College FB at that time. 6'1" -193 lbs.

KEITH SIMPSON
Football, 1974-77
A Prep Magazine Football All-American and two-time all-state football selection, Keith Simpson was one of the finest athletes ever from Shelby County.
The Hamilton High School graduate signed with the Tigers and lettered as a true freshman in the secondary.
During the 1975 season, Simpson was credited with 34 tackles and two pass interceptions, while helping the Tiger defense to a 10th-place national ranking in pass defense.
As a junior, Simpson started at corner and compiled 43 tackles and two interceptions which he returned for 29 yards. The 29-yard return came in the Tigers' win over Florida State.
The Memphis defense allowed less than 100 yards passing per game in 1976.
The 1977 campaign served as a showcase for the senior as he recorded 45 tackles, 11 pass break-ups and four pass interceptions, three in a single game.
Simpson tied the Tiger record for interceptions in a single game with three against North Texas State.
Following the conclusion of the 1977 season, Simpson was invited to play in the Blue-Gray All-Star game in Montgomery, Alabama and in the annual Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
He was taken in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft as the ninth overall pick of the Seattle Seahawks and remains the highest Tiger player ever taken in the combined draft.

Nice blast from the past. As a kid, I had this exact photo from the CA cut out and hanging on a cork-board.
Thanks!

I remember being at that game. It was SRO in the student section and everywhere else in the stadium. When he went ass-over-teakettle everyone where I was standing just went "oooohhhh...."

Wasn't that dude's name Seivers or something like that? All American, sure-fire pro...?

Those teams in the 70's were loaded with talent. Some of the best teams we ever had.

Cletus....I appreciate your posts and the history you bring.


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Wasn't Kieth Butler also taken in round one also by Seattle
I think Charlie Babb a few yrs before.
These Dudes could BALL, hit, stick and cover. All had decent NFL careers

(01-30-2021 01:57 PM)memphisike Wrote:  Wasn't Kieth Butler also taken in round one also by Seattle
I think Charlie Babb a few yrs before.
These Dudes could BALL, hit, stick and cover. All had decent NFL careers

See my post a little earlier. He was their 2nd pick. I think he is still their all time leading tackler.

Our uniforms from the 70’s are still my favorite!!

Who was the 3rd of the 3 Keith's on that team?

(01-31-2021 12:35 PM)TigerBo Wrote:  Who was the 3rd of the 3 Keith's on that team?

Butler, Simpson and Wright all played in the NFL

(01-31-2021 12:44 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  

(01-31-2021 12:35 PM)TigerBo Wrote:  Who was the 3rd of the 3 Keith's on that team?

Butler, Simpson and Wright all played in the NFL

I will always remember Keith Wright catching that punt on a bounce and taking it to the house... a thing of beauty.

Wright played in the league about 3 yrs, Ike knows initially in Cleveland , but Ike doesn't know if he played all three
Yrs there. Ike too liked those unies, put a star on the hat and u had the cowgirls, regardless Ike liked
The unies. Ike still looking for a Lavender outfit for a BIG GAME

(01-31-2021 01:39 PM)memphisike Wrote:  Wright played in the league about 3 yrs, Ike knows initially in Cleveland , but Ike doesn't know if he played all three
Yrs there. Ike too liked those unies, put a star on the hat and u had the cowgirls, regardless Ike liked
The unies. Ike still looking for a Lavender outfit for a BIG GAME

I'll pass on the lavender - LOL!

Danny 1
U must think bold, be the talk of the Nation the next day
Lavender Jersey
Black pants
Gold hat
Gold shoes
My wife says this would be a eye popping, jaw dropping, heart pumping, earth shaking outfit of all time
Be bold and trim in GOLD

(01-31-2021 11:34 PM)memphisike Wrote:  Danny 1
U must think bold, be the talk of the Nation the next day
Lavender Jersey
Black pants
Gold hat
Gold shoes
My wife says this would be a eye popping, jaw dropping, heart pumping, earth shaking outfit of all time
Be bold and trim in GOLD

Ike, Marquette’s uniforms have after been the “talk of the nation”. For being butt ugly. Be careful what you wish for.

1:53 mark reveals the substantial risks involved with your proposal.

The Dudes on the street r pushing Lavender outfits

(02-01-2021 07:57 AM)Browning Hall Wrote:  

(01-31-2021 11:34 PM)memphisike Wrote:  Danny 1
U must think bold, be the talk of the Nation the next day
Lavender Jersey
Black pants
Gold hat
Gold shoes
My wife says this would be a eye popping, jaw dropping, heart pumping, earth shaking outfit of all time
Be bold and trim in GOLD

Ike, Marquette’s uniforms have after been the “talk of the nation”. For being butt ugly. Be careful what you wish for.



1:53 mark reveals the substantial risks involved with your proposal.

I could be wrong ......... but the schools in those butt ugly uniforms at the 1:53 mark are all Adidas schools.

How many are under investigation for recruiting violations?