So far, the University of Memphis practices during preseason camp have escaped the worst of the heat. The Tigers have been working out in the morning (beginning at 5:45 a.m.) and at 5 p.m. during two-a-days. The afternoon workouts have been conducted in relatively pleasant conditions.

And that’s why Tiger coach Tommy West had a difficult time with Wednesday’s afternoon session.

“I think we’ve got some guys that have some tweaks about them and they’re not practicing,” West said. “And to leave this practice today because of heat? You’ve got to be kidding me. It’s 85 degrees.

“I’m a little bit disappointed in some (of the players’) mental toughness (when) we’ve got (offensive lineman) Brandon Pearce going with both (the first- and second-team offensive lines). I’ve done a poor job with that, but I can get that (corrected). . . . right now I don’t feel like we’ve got everyone pulling their load.”

With the news Auburn freshman defensive back DeRon Furr intends to transfer to Memphis — once the necessary releases and scholarship papers are signed — the Tigers continue to add to an impressive post-signing day collection of talent.

In fact, it may be the best post-signing day haul in the program’s history.

Consider the players the Tigers have added since February:
* Miami running back Charlie Jones, who will be eligible in the fall.
* Maryland freshman quarterback Tyler Bass, who will be eligible in the fall.
* Mississippi State sophomore linebacker Jamon Hughes, who must sit out this season per NCAA transfer rules.
* Minnesota junior defensive tackle Tim McGee, who will be eligible in the fall.

Add to that collection LSU transfer linebacker Derrick Odom, who came to the U of M in Janaury and the list becomes more notable. Odom was one of the top linebacker prospects in the nation coming out of Callaway High School in 2006. He’ll be eligible to play in 2009.

Here is the Jamboree Schedule for this weeks games. If you see something interesting at any of the jamborees be sure to send us a note….

ST. BENEDICT JAMBOREE
Where: St. Benedict High
When: Aug. 14, begins at 6:30 p.m.
1st quarter — Rossville vs. Bishop Byrne
2nd — TRA vs. St. George’s
3rd — FACS vs. St. Benedict
4th — Rossville vs. St. Benedict

MIAA JAMBOREE
Where: Fairgrounds Stadium
When: Aug. 14 & 15, begins at 5 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 14
1st quarter — Northside vs. Manassas
2nd — Craigmont vs. Oakhaven
3rd — Northside vs. Treadwell
4th — Cordova vs. Hamilton
5th — Ral.-Egypt vs. Sheffield
6th — Fairley vs. Wooddale
7th — BTW vs. Mitchell
Friday, Aug. 15
1st — Westwood vs. Hillcrest
2nd — Frayser vs. Overton
3rd — Central vs. Carver
4th — Trezevant vs. Kirby
5th — Kingsbury vs. W. Station
6th — East vs. Whitehaven
7th — Ridgeway vs. Melrose
All quarters will be 15 minutes, clock will run on game-time situations

SHELBY COUNTY JAMBOREE
Where: Arlington High
When: Aug. 15, begins at 7 p.m.
1st quarter — Southwind vs. Bartlett
2nd — M’ton vs. Germantown
3rd — Collierville vs. Bolton
4th — Arlington vs. Houston

COVINGTON JAMBOREE
Where: Covington High
When: Aug. 15
6 p.m. — Munford vs. Brownsville Haywood
7 p.m. — Brighton vs. Ripley
8 p.m. — Covington vs. Fayette Academy