University of Memphis Athletics
Allen Named to Lombardi Award Watchlist
Aug 15, 2023 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis defensive lineman Jaylon Allen was named to the Lombardi Award Watchlist on Tuesday, the Lombardi Award, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Houston, announced. The Lombardi Award goes annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman who exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame Head Coach Vince Lombardi in addition to outstanding performance and ability.
In 2022, Allen started all 13 games for the Tigers, totaling 58 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, one fumble recovery, one interception, six quarterback hurries and one pass breakup on the year, leading the team in tackles for loss and sacks.
For his career, Allen has played in 47 games with 110 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, one interception, three passes defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
Prior to the 2023 campaign, Allen was named Preseason First-Team All-AAC by Phil Steele.
The Lombardi Award Watchlist is meticulously assembled by a subcommittee of the Lombardi Award committee, with a keen eye on players' previous performances and potential for the upcoming 2023 college football season. Athletes must have participated in at least one NCAA Division I college or university game to merit inclusion.
The Tigers will open the 2023 campaign against Bethune-Cookman in the 901 Game on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Fans can also purchase the $10 tickets through Aug. 18 for Memphis' 901 Game against Bethune-Cookman on Sept. 2 online at GoTigersGo.com/Kroger. Each ticket sold provides three meals to families in need through the Mid-South Food Bank, which supports Kroger's Zero Hunger, Zero Waste program. For questions, call the University of Memphis ticket office at (901) 678-2331.
Season tickets are also available online at www.GoTigersGoTix.com or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331. Season tickets for the 2023 Memphis Football season start at only $99.
Additionally, fans can also utilize a new ticket offering this season, allowing fans the choice of how to customize their gamedays at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
With the Flex Pack, fans can purchase six or more ticket vouchers starting at $99, and from there, can choose how they would like to allocate their vouchers. For example, one voucher could be used for each of Memphis' six home football games, two vouchers could be used to attend each of three games, four vouchers could be used for one game and two more for another, and so on.
The Memphis Football Flex Pack can be purchased online at THIS LINK or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
Also, single-game tickets for the 2023 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
In 2022, Allen started all 13 games for the Tigers, totaling 58 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, one fumble recovery, one interception, six quarterback hurries and one pass breakup on the year, leading the team in tackles for loss and sacks.
For his career, Allen has played in 47 games with 110 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, one interception, three passes defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
Prior to the 2023 campaign, Allen was named Preseason First-Team All-AAC by Phil Steele.
The Lombardi Award Watchlist is meticulously assembled by a subcommittee of the Lombardi Award committee, with a keen eye on players' previous performances and potential for the upcoming 2023 college football season. Athletes must have participated in at least one NCAA Division I college or university game to merit inclusion.
The Tigers will open the 2023 campaign against Bethune-Cookman in the 901 Game on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Fans can also purchase the $10 tickets through Aug. 18 for Memphis' 901 Game against Bethune-Cookman on Sept. 2 online at GoTigersGo.com/Kroger. Each ticket sold provides three meals to families in need through the Mid-South Food Bank, which supports Kroger's Zero Hunger, Zero Waste program. For questions, call the University of Memphis ticket office at (901) 678-2331.
Season tickets are also available online at www.GoTigersGoTix.com or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331. Season tickets for the 2023 Memphis Football season start at only $99.
Additionally, fans can also utilize a new ticket offering this season, allowing fans the choice of how to customize their gamedays at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
With the Flex Pack, fans can purchase six or more ticket vouchers starting at $99, and from there, can choose how they would like to allocate their vouchers. For example, one voucher could be used for each of Memphis' six home football games, two vouchers could be used to attend each of three games, four vouchers could be used for one game and two more for another, and so on.
The Memphis Football Flex Pack can be purchased online at THIS LINK or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
Also, single-game tickets for the 2023 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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