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UCLA ready to let 'er Rip against Memphis on Saturday

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A reminder comes every time he's asked for his personal email address.

Fans flooding the field. The goal posts coming down. His father wrapping him in a warm embrace on national television.

Would Rip Scherer be willing to give you his email address? Sure he would. It's Ripper2117.

Scherer presided over a 21-17 victory over Peyton Manning and then-No. 6 Tennessee in November 1996 that might represent the biggest upset in Memphis football history. He'll return to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday as the tight ends coach for UCLA, 17 years after

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