Martin: In new world of high-dollar college athletics, Memphis refuses to be priced out
University of Memphis fans react to a bad call during a Sept. 4, 2021 game against Nicholls State at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphianf ile)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
The new deal isn’t a panacea for Memphis athletics like getting into the Big 12 would be, but it’s the next best thing to keep the Tigers afloat in the intermediate.
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