AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Leigh Shockey Named President of the 59th AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Leigh Shockey, Chairman and CEO of Drexel Chemical Company, has been elected President of the 2017 AutoZone Liberty Bowl Festival Association. Shockey is a longtime board member of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Festival Association.

“One of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s key missions is to showcase Memphis to the rest of the world through the various year-round community events conducted by the Association,” said Shockey. “I’m proud to serve as President this year, as our events shine a positive light on Memphis and create community pride for local citizens. In addition, we will continue to share the life-saving message of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through our events during the year.”

“Leigh has been a strong supporter and advocate of the Bowl and all our activities for many years. We’re excited about the energy, enthusiasm and dedication Leigh brings to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl,” said Steve Ehrhart, Executive Director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

In addition to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Shockey is also involved with several other local community organizations including: University of Memphis Board of Visitors, Tennessee Board of Regents, Greater Memphis Chamber (Chairman), Memphis in May International Festival and Rock N’ Soul Museum.

Leigh holds a Bachelors of Science degree in International Business from the University of Tennessee – Martin and was appointed Honorary Consul to Canada in 2014.

In addition to Shockey, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Festival Association also elected these officers for 2017:

Scott Barber Chairman

Bill Kinkade Vice President

Bill Giles Secretary

Chris Moore Treasurer

To purchase tickets to the 2017 AutoZone Liberty Bowl, call (901) 795-7700 or CLICK HERE.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Announces 2018 Game Date and Time

The 60th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be played December 31 at 2:45 PM CST and will be televised on ESPN. More AutoZone Liberty Bowl games have been played on the popular December 31 afternoon date than any other date over the Bowl’s 60-year history.

“December 31st at 2:45 PM is a great date and time for fans to attend the game and for those around the world who will be watching on ESPN,” said Steve Ehrhart, Executive Director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. “The AutoZone Liberty Bowl is proud to secure this much coveted television window as part of ESPN’s New Year’s weekend lineup of games. The December 31st date provides the AutoZone Liberty Bowl a terrific opportunity to showcase two outstanding universities from the SEC and Big 12, the Memphis community and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.”

“The AutoZone Liberty Bowl has become a huge part of the New Year’s weekend celebration in Memphis,” stated Ehrhart. “The afternoon of December 31st is a key part of the long holiday weekend. We look forward to hosting thousands of out of town visitors who will enjoy ringing in the New Year with the Bowl and celebrating after the game at a massive party on Beale Street!”

About the AutoZone Liberty Bowl:

- The AutoZone Liberty Bowl was founded in 1959, making it the seventh oldest bowl game in America

- In 2018, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary – 60 years

- 61 different universities have participated in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl

- The Bowl’s 60-year history has featured many of college football’s greatest coaches and players: Bear Bryant, Steve Spurrier, Urban Meyer, Gary Patterson, Kirby Smart and Heisman Trophy winners Ernie Davis, Terry Baker, Doug Flutie and Bo Jackson. As well as recent star players such as A. J. Green, Dak Prescott and Anthony Miller.

- The AutoZone Liberty Bowl has an annual economic impact of $25 million to $30 million on the local Memphis economy

For tickets, call the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at (901) 795-7700 or click here.

National Signing Day 2017

Congratulations to all the 2016 AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game participants who will continue their academic and athletic pursuits at the collegiate level.

Name - College (High School/POS)

Isaiah Norman - Austin Peay (Cordova/S)

Devin Coleman - Lincoln (Cordova/QB)

Timothy Taylor - Memphis (East/RB)

Preston Brady - Memphis (ECS/OL)

Dewayne Betts - Coahoma CC (KIPP/S)

Mario Nolan-Dillard - Navy (Lausanne/QB)

Anthony Taylor - Coffeyville CC (Memphis Central/LB)

Evan Smith - Lafayette (MUS/LB)

Garrison Boling - Southeast Oklahoma State (Northpoint/DE)

Joseph Newberry - Austin Peay (Ridgeway/CB)

Tyrese Slocum - Jacksonville State (Ridgeway/OL)

Ben Glass - Navy (St. George's/QB)

Cordarrian Richardson - UCF (Trezevant/RB)

Tijuan Mason - Rutgers (Trezevant/DE)

Myles Baker - Southern Arkansas (White Station/CB)

Jalen Jones - Coffeyville CC (White Station/OL)

Roland Williams - Air Force (White Station/DB)

Kylan Watkins - UT-Martin (Whitehaven/RB)

Aubrey Miller - Missouri (Whitehaven/LB)

Anthony Geter - Tennessee State (Whitehaven/OL)

Tyler Walton - Fullerton College (Whitehaven/OL)

Darrick Jackson - Arkansas-Monticello (Whitehaven/OL)

RED ALL-STAR ROSTER & COACHING STAFF

RED TEAM
First	Last	Position	School
Dorius	Bell	LB	Bartlett
Nick	Johnson	ATH	Brighton
Trentin	Hopper	OL/DL	Central
Kobe	Perkins	OL/DL	Central
Darin	Turner	WR/DB	Central
Ian	Peagues	OL/DL	East
Josh	Hartsuff	OL/DL	ECS
Austin	Hill	LB	ECS
Josiah	Tingley	OL	ECS
Cole	Putnam	QB	FACS
Calil	Doby	DL	Fairley
Jalen	Harris	WR/DB	Fairley
Anthony	Poindexter	DL	Fairley
Terry	Wilkins	RB	Fairley
Sacario	Abston	ATH	Hamilton
Myles	Neely	ATH	Harding Academy
Sammie	Kuykendall	RB/DE	Hillcrest
Grayson	Hitt	WR	Houston
Lincoln	Pare	RB	Houston
Morgan	Scott	OL	Houston
Dominique	Spencer	WR/DB	Kingsbury
Osacio	Nelson	ATH	MAHS
Zach	Stevenson	RB/DB	MASE
Charles	Grandberry	WR/DB	Melrose
Cody	Hopkins	WR/DB	MUS
Keithran	Hopson	OL/DL	MUS
Hunter	Kendall	RB/LB	MUS
Devin	Malone	OL/DL	MUS
Devonte	Nelson	DB	MUS
Ben	Skahan	K/P	MUS
Germaine	Key	WR	Overton
Caleb	Johnson	WR	Sheffield
Steve	Guy	DB	Southwind
Romal	Webb	RB	Southwind
Dante	Carrasco	WR/DB	St. Benedict
Kai	Norris	WR/DB	St. Benedict
Christian	Williams	DE	Westwood
Bryson	Eason	LB	Whitehaven
Martavius	French	LB	Whitehaven
Keyshawn	Harris	QB	Whitehaven
Tamarion	McDonald	WR/DB	Whitehaven
Rodney	Bridges	WR/DB	Wooddale
Kylan	Grant	WR/DB	Wooddale
John	Jones	QB	Wooddale

Red Team Coaching Staff	First Name	Last Name	School
Head Coach	Gene	Robinson	Fairley
Asst. Coach	James	Thomas	Houston
Asst. Coach	Edgar	Williams	Overton
Asst. Coach	Quintin	Jones	Kingsbury
Asst. Coach	Joey	Lowe	FACS
Asst. Coach	Marlon	Walls	St. Benedict

BLUE ALL-STAR ROSTER/COACHING STAFF

BLUE TEAM
First	Last	Position	School
Mitchell	Faulkner	RB	Arlington
Jayden	Thompson	WR	Bolton
Christian	Green	DL	Briarcrest
Marlon	Hampton	DL	Briarcrest
Carrington	Kelsey	RB/DB	Briarcrest
Reggie	Neely	WR/DB	Briarcrest
Rodney	Newsom	OL	Briarcrest
Jabari	Small	RB	Briarcrest
Omari	Thomas	OL/DL	Briarcrest
Perreon	Gates	WR	BTW
Al	Wooten	RB/LB	CBHS
Mitch	Austin	QB	Collierville
Jared	Dawson	DL	Collierville
Caleb	Myers	K/P	Collierville
Jaquarien	Irving	LB	Cordova
Tyler	Jordan	DL	Cordova
Joshua	Hastings	WR	Cordova
Myles	Stark	DB	Covington
Kelvin	Oliver	OL	Craigmont
Gabriel	Brittman	LB	Douglass
Eric	Davis	RB	Douglass
Tim	Marmino	OL	Fayette Academy
Isaiah	Conner	LB	Freedom Prep
Cortney	Tate	RB/DB	Freedom Prep
Anthony	Walker	DB	Freedom Prep
Marcus	Askew, II	DB	Germantown
Tyler	Read	OL	KIPP
Tamarious	Brown	LB	Kirby
Lacalvin	Wilson	WR/DB	Kirby
Jonas	Hart	DB	Lausanne
Deris	Jackson	OL/DL	Lausanne
Ja'Noah	Mallory	DB	Manassas
Keon	McGaughty	OL	Middle College
Kennedy	Wilbert	OL/DL	Middle College
Tommy	Clifton	QB	Millington
Christian	Green	OL	Mitchell
Isaiah	Hemingway	DE	MLK Prep
Carson	Roberson	DL	Munford
Lance	Saulsberry	RB	Northpoint
Jesse	Beebe	DB	Oakhaven
Eddaryus	Brooks	DL	Oakhaven
Peyton	Corley	OL/DL	Raleigh-Egypt
Cody	Daniels	DL	Ridgeway
Jordan	Smith	OL	Ridgeway
JT	May	OL	Tipton-Rosemark
DeVarious	Wright	OL	Trezevant
Ray	Curry	OL	White Station

Blue Team Coaching Staff	First Name	Last Name	School
Head Coach	Preston	Harris	Douglass
Asst. Coach	Brian	Stewart	Briarcrest
Asst. Coach	Lennoris	Staples	Middle College
Asst. Coach	Mike	Mosby	Oakhaven
Asst. Coach	Terrance	Ayers	KIPP
Asst. Coach	Larry	Franklin	Raleigh-Egypt