University of Memphis Athletics

Tigers Partner with FanWord Stories for “Behind The Stripes”
Sep 02, 2021 | General
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Athletics has announced "Behind The Stripes," a yearlong series of first-person stories told directly from its student-athletes.
Powered by FanWord Stories, the first Behind The Stripes feature will debut Saturday at www.BehindTheStripes.GoTigersGo.com and in the digital game program for the football opener against Nicholls.
"We think Tiger fans are going to love this unique look at Memphis student-athletes," FanWord CEO Christopher Aumueller said. "Particularly in the new Name, Image and Likeness era, it is important to provide student-athletes with the right tools to help them tell their stories. Memphis has embraced this, and at the same time is providing unique and innovative 'behind the stripes' access for its fans."
FanWord is a student-athlete storytelling and branding company that partners with athletic departments to help their student-athletes grow, protect and monetize their personal brands. FanWord has partnerships with over 30 institutions.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Powered by FanWord Stories, the first Behind The Stripes feature will debut Saturday at www.BehindTheStripes.GoTigersGo.com and in the digital game program for the football opener against Nicholls.
"We think Tiger fans are going to love this unique look at Memphis student-athletes," FanWord CEO Christopher Aumueller said. "Particularly in the new Name, Image and Likeness era, it is important to provide student-athletes with the right tools to help them tell their stories. Memphis has embraced this, and at the same time is providing unique and innovative 'behind the stripes' access for its fans."
FanWord is a student-athlete storytelling and branding company that partners with athletic departments to help their student-athletes grow, protect and monetize their personal brands. FanWord has partnerships with over 30 institutions.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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