# @tsutigers on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DMvkdLnyaNv
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32960918-tsutigers-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-07-30T19:14:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** TSUTigers (@tsutigers) — https://gondola.cc/tsutigers

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We’re proud to announce Former TSU Tiger Football Quarterback, Leon Murray, as the official 26th Annual John A. Merritt Classic Honoree!

From electrifying crowds in 1999 to earning  JMC MVP honors, Murray’s leadership, grit, and Tiger pride made history, and this year, we’re bringing it all full circle. 

Leon Murray cemented his legacy at TSU in 1998, when he threw for 491 yards on 28-of-54 passing, including a massive 77‑yard touchdown against Murray State, and accounted for four passing touchdowns in a legendary OVC showdown. 

During the 1999 season, Murray ranked among TSU’s top passers, throwing 18 touchdowns that tied him for the leader in school history that year. He delivered electrifying leadership, clutch plays, and set the tone for Big Blue’s dominance.
This season, we honor his legacy. Don’t miss this celebration of history and heart.

Join us as we honor one of Big Blue’s finest, 

🏈John A. Merritt Classic Weekend 

📆Saturday, August 30 at 3:30 p.m. 

📍Nissan Stadium! 

Lock in your seats now at tsutigers.com/tickets or visit johnmerrittclassic.com for more information. 

#JohnMerrittClassic #TSUFootball #LeonMurray #BigBlueForever #JMC2025 #GoBigBlue

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johnmerrittclassic, jmc2025, gobigblue, leonmurray, bigblueforever, tsufootball

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