Brett Toney Gets Starting Nod At QB

Oct 25, 2008 | Football

Oct. 25, 2008

Memphis, Tenn. - Junior Brett Toney got the starting nod at quarterback for tonight's Homecoming matchup with Southern Miss. It was his first collegiate start as the Tigers' signal caller.

Toney saw extensive action last weekend against East Carolina when both starter Arkelon Hall and backup Will Hudgens were injured in the first quarter. He completed 11 of 15 pass attempts for 65 yards before true freshman Tyler Bass came into the game in the fourth quarter.

A native of Germantown, Tenn., Toney has lettered the last two seasons as a holder with the special teams unit.

Bass, who was originally expected to redshirt this season, should see game action in today's meeting as well. Bass originally signed with Maryland in February but asked for, and was granted, a release by the school. A native of Atlanta, Ga., Bass prepped at Stockbridge High School. Against ECU, Bass guided three drives and finished the game with one pass completion and four carries for 28 yards.