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Published Nov 28, 2016
Jake Elliott Accepts Reese’s Senior Bowl Invitation
UM Media Relations
Special to TSR

Senior place kicker Jake Elliott has accepted an invitational to participate in the Reese’s Senior Bowl it was announced by bowl organizers, Monday. The annual game will be played on Saturday, Jan. 28th at 1:30 p.m. at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

The Senior Bowl dates back to 1950 and 25 Tigers have participated in the event. Elliott will be the first Tiger since the 2006 season to accept an opportunity to participate in the Senior Bowl. The last time Memphis was represented in the bowl was in 2006, when DeAngelo Williams and fellow Tiger place kicker Stephen Gostkowski participated in the game.

The two teams in the annual game, the North and South, will each be coached by NFL coaches.

Tickets for the Jan. 28th game are available now by calling 888-736-2695 or online here: http://www2.ticketingcentral.com/V2/PickASection.aspx?t=E95628858D41785C291E918&og=-1.

Tickets are $10, $20 or $30.

All-Time Memphis Senior Bowl Honorees

1962: Bill Hudson, Guard

1963: John Griffin, Halfback

1964: Dave Casinelli, Fullback

1965: Harry Schuh, Tackle

1977: Bob Rush, Center

Eric Harris, Cornerback

1978: Keith Butler, Linebacker

Keith Simpson, Cornerback

1979: Earnest Gray, Wide Receiver

1985: Tim Long, Offensive Line

Derrick Burroughs, Cornerback

1986: Jeff Walker, Offensive Tackle

Tim Harris, Linebacker

1988: Scott Dill, Offensive Guard

1991: Reggie Jones, Defensive Back

1993: Jeff Sawyer, Defensive End

Russell Copeland, Receiver

1994: Joe Allison, Place Kicker

* Steve Matthews, Quarterback

1995: Ken Irvin, Defensive Back

1996: Jerome Woods, Defensive Back

1997: Marvin Thomas, Defensive End

2001: Michael Stone, Defensive Back

2006: DeAngelo Williams, Running Back

Stephen Gostkowski, Place Kicker

2017: Jake Elliott, Place Kicker

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