Football
- Title:
- Offensive/Special Teams Intern
- Email:
- njnsmrii@memphis.edu
- Phone:
- 901-678-5119
Jack Nuismer is in his second year as a member of the University of Memphis staff, serving as an graduate assistant for the Tigers' offense and special teams.
In his first season in 2014, Memphis captured the American Athletic Conference title and went on to win the inaugural Miami Beach Bowl. Memphis equaled a school record for victories, finishing with a 10-3 record.
Memphis tight ends caught a combined 37 passes for 526 yards and six touchdowns.
The special teams efforts in 2014 included place-kicker Jake Elliott being named the American's Special Teams Player of the Year. As a team, Memphis ranked fourth national in FBS Football in punt return defense, allowing opponents only a 2.77 yards per return average while the team’s 18.12 kickoff return defense ranked 17th nationally.
Nuismer joined the Memphis staff following a collegiate playing career at Ole Miss where he graduated in December of 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Economics.
As a player at Ole Miss, Nuismer was a two-time letterman, playing both tight end as well as on special teams.
In 2013, Nuismer played in 12 games during a season capped by a 25-17 win over Georgia Tech at the Music City Bowl. He was also a member of the Rebels' team which won beat Pittsburgh 38-17 to win the BBVA Compass Bowl to cap the 2012 season.
Nuismer was a four-time SEC Fall Honor Roll member and was named to the U.M.A.A. Honor Roll four times. He made the University of Mississippi's Dean's Honor Roll for the Fall 2012 semester before receiving his degree that December.
