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Memphis football’s Black assistants cautiously optimistic about their future
“Stay true to what you do and try not to worry about the outside factors,” Tigers defensive line coach Kyle Pope said.
Steven Johnson
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Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis in a good spot with vaccination numbers
As the Tigers experienced last season, a COVID outbreak can potentially setback a season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Two Tigers football players land on award watch lists
The Tigers offensive lineman and tight end on respective Outland, Mackey lists.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Peach Jam recap: MUS stars, Jalen Duren capture championships
University of Memphis basketball targets Curtis Givens III and R’Chaun King, both MUS Owls, and Jalen Duren, one of the top players in the nation, all captured Peach Jam titles Sunday.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Peach Jam notebook: Two local standouts vie for championship this weekend
Memphis University School stars Curtis Givens III and R’Chaun King are still on track to bring a Peach Jam championship back to Memphis.
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Spirit of Memphis Son of the late Desmond Merriweather intends to walk on at Memphis
Nikc Merriweather helped Penny Hardaway win multiple state championships at East High.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis WR Calvin Austin III joins another prestigious watchlist
A few days after being named to the Maxwell Award watchlist, University of Memphis Tigers star receiver lands on the 2021 Biletnikoff Award watch list following a prolific 2020 season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Three former Memphis Tigers to compete in Tokyo Olympics
These three athletes, from Nigeria, Australia and Great Britain, are competing in Tokyo.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis trending for highly regarded defensive lineman?
Is Memphis the leader for a three-star defensive lineman?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Details emerge for Memphis assistant Larry Brown’s contract
The Hall of Fame coach signed a one-year, $300,000 deal with the university, plus bonuses.
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Memphis Tigers Football Calvin Austin III, Quindell Johnson named to major watchlists
Preseason accolades continue to roll in for the two University of Memphis Tigers star football players.
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Memphis Tigers Football Kids get time with Tigers football players, and receive restful gifts
The Tigers were part of the ‘Hope to Dream’ program that gave new beds to children in need, and in return received memories of their own they’ll cherish.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball EYBL, Peach Jam: Where does Memphis figure with Duren, Bates?
The biggest AAU tournament of the year should draw maximum interest from Penny Hardaway and the Tigers staff.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Breaking down Tevin Carter’s new final four
Which ACC school has become the Tigers’ biggest challenger for Tevin Carter?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis to face Virginia Tech in preseason NIT
Landers Nolley II will be playing against his former team in the NIT Season Tip-Off, according to a report.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Memphis center Moussa Cisse announces transfer destination
Cisse, who played one year with the University of Memphis Tigers, is headed to the Big 12.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway provides update on roster, schedule and more
The Tigers are seeking a marquee home game, plus the point guard competition is wide open.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway, Brown bring their relationship full circle at Memphis
At his introductory news conference, Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown explained why the Memphis job was so appealing.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphian to compete for $1 million in The Basketball Tournament
Memphis native Tray Boyd is hoping to make up for missing the NCAA Tournament by balling out in The Basketball Tournament.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Larry Brown makes first comments as Memphis basketball assistant
The longtime basketball legend says he’s “a little nervous” as he also hits the recruiting trail almost immediately.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball to host Ja’s Murray State this season
The University of Memphis Tigers also reportedly will host Western Kentucky as the nonconference schedule rounds into form.
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Memphis Tigers Football What can the Tigers expect from special teams this season?
With a new kicker and punter, how will Memphis special teams look under new coordinator Charles Bankins?
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Sports ESPN’s ‘First Take’ coming to Southern Heritage Classic
The highly rated debate show will set up in front of a live audience on Sept. 10.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: 10 Memphis players named preseason All-AAC
It’s an achievement to receive preseason accolades from Phil Steele.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Three-star small forward commits to Memphis
Penny Hardaway lands talented wing, third commitment for class of 2022.
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