Takeaways from Memphis football depth chart ahead of season opener
While there were some obvious answers to the depth chart that any media member or knowledgeable fan could have figured out, the Tigers did offer a surprise or two in its release.
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While there were some obvious answers to the depth chart that any media member or knowledgeable fan could have figured out, the Tigers did offer a surprise or two in its release.
The Memphis offense has relied heavily on its tight ends in recent years, and the Tigers are hoping to strike gold for a fourth consecutive time. The next man up is Anthony Landphere.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said Anthony Landphere is the starting tight end, Makylan Pounders gets the nod at left tackle and he named the three running backs who are expected to see the field the most.
Deputy athletic director Jeff Crane said Memphis would like to sell at least another 1,000-1,200 more season tickets before the 2023 season starts. Single-game tickets sales are on the rise, he said. Tigers Football Insider: Memphis volunteers at the Mid-South Food BankRelated story:
New special teams coordinator Chris White offered updates on the kicking battle and mentioned a couple of players who could start as returners. Tigers Football Insider: Players on preseason watchlists for national awardsRelated Story:
Blake Watson came to Old Dominion as a receiver. The Monarchs were shorthanded at running back during a spring practice, so they used Watson. He hasn’t looked back since.
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After being voted to finish fifth in the last two preseason polls, the Tigers are expected to place fourth this season.
Each purchased ticket for Memphis’ Sept. 2 season opener against Bethune-Cookman will provide three meals to a family in need through the Mid-South Food Bank.
The Tigers have been able to bring a few transfers back to Memphis to play in front of their hometown fans.
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MUS product Maurice Hampton Jr. started his college career as a two-sport athlete. After spending the last two years only playing baseball, he’ll be back to playing football games for the first time since the 2020 season.
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Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy also are set to speak.
The Crimson Tide faced Illinois in the final game of the fabled college football coach’s career.
The throng of reporters flocking to Memphis to cover a fabled Alabama coach’s final game 40 years ago was massive. Radio intern Harold Graeter will never forget it.
No one understood then just how exhausted the longtime Alabama coach was on a cold night 40 years ago. How Bear Bryant’s parka made it from Memphis to a museumRelated stories:
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Moves were reported three days after coach Ryan Silverfield’s team ended a 7-6 season with a First Responder Bowl win over Utah State.
The game is on, but weather-related issues in Memphis will alter the restroom situation Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. AutoZone Liberty Bowl coaching matchup is a mutual admiration societyRelated story:
Both Sam Pittman of Arkansas and Kansas’ Lance Leipold are looking to close out 2022 with a victory.
Arkansas and Kansas both bring potent offenses into Wednesday’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
On a wet, frigid December night 40 years ago, Alabama’s legendary coach bundled up in a coat from a Korea that is the last vision of him for many.
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After reading comments from fans on social media, Memphis defensive lineman Wardalis Ducksworth offers public support for coach Ryan Silverfield.