The skirmish that broke out on the field between Memphis and Navy players after Thursday night’s game was merely overflow from the battle – emotions running high after the Midshipmen’s last-second attempt to secure victory fell short at the Tigers’ 10-yard line.
Frustration bubbled over for the Mids watching Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan kneel down to secure the Tiger’s first conference win of the season and their third consecutive victory on the year. There were words exchanged and shoulders shoved, an extension of the charged energy felt on the field all night long.
“I think the whole game we saw some chippiness and I think that’s what happens when you play – it’s a rivalry, it’s a conference game, and man there are some tough SOB’s over there at Navy,” exclaimed Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield after the game.