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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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March 2021
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Memphis Tigers Football Who’s returning for 2021 Tigers football? Here’s a list
Defensive back Tyrez Lindsey and linebackers JJ Russell and Keith Brown Jr. are two more returning for a final year. The biggest name missing was Manuel Orona-Lopez.
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February 2021
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Gainwell receives high praise from prominent NFL scout
The 2021 NFL Draft is nearly two months away, and former Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell could hear his name called early.
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Memphis Tigers Football 2021 Memphis football schedule released
The Tigers have seven home games on their slate.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Louisiana will once again be key for 2022 recruiting class
Louisiana was a crucial state for Memphis during the 2021 class.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis in top three for local QB Tevin Carter
The three-star quarterback plans to make a decision in the summer and coach Ryan Silverfield’s Tigers are firmly in the mix.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis lands another SEC transfer
Less than a week after inking the best recruiting class in program history, coach Ryan Silverfield showed he’s still not taking his foot off the pedal.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield announces date of Tigers’ spring football game
University of Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield said the Tigers will open spring practice March 11 in advance of the April game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Memphis Tigers Football Here are five Memphis 2021 football signees who could see the field early
The Tigers’ historic recruiting class features some players who already are on campus and getting a head start on the fall.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: One transfer is switching positions
Austin Peay transfer Jeremiah Oatsvall has officially moved to wide receiver.
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Memphis Tigers Football National signing day blog: Memphis expecting a quiet signing day
By the end of today, coach Ryan Silverfield will have put the finishing touches on the best recruiting class in Memphis history.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football puts the finishing touches on highest-rated recruiting class in history
Coach Ryan Silverfield managed to bring in enough talent to fill the holes left by transfers and opt-outs.
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Memphis Tigers Football Analysis: Why Memphis football fans shouldn’t worry about string of transfers
The Tigers aren’t the only program affected. An expected rule change has led to what one recruiting director calls “free agency in college football.”
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January 2021
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Memphis Tigers Football Former Memphis QB Markevion Quinn enters transfer portal
After opting out during the 2020 season, Markevion Quinn has entered the transfer portal
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis DL Joseph Dorceus enters transfer portal
One of the Tigers’ best defensive linemen intends to transfer
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Memphis Tigers Football Report: Memphis LB coach headed to Auburn
Another Memphis assistant is headed to the SEC.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis QB Connor Adair enters transfer portal
The backup quarterback will transfer after opting out of the 2020 season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis tight end Tyce Daniel enters transfer portal
Daniel is the second tight end to depart Memphis this week.
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Memphis Tigers Football Two more Memphis football players enter transfer portal
Reserve tight end Kameron Wilson and defensive back Carlito Gonzalez enter portal.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: T.J. Carter finds new home
Carter stunned Tigers fans when he entered the transfer portal. He was a four-year starter for the team and, despite taking a step back this past season, fans were excited about his potential return.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis WR Tahj Washington named to FWAA Freshman All-America team
Washington had the most receiving yards among all freshmen nationally in 2020.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis RB Kenneth Gainwell says he’s entering NFL draft
Gainwell is projected as a top-five running back prospect in the April 29-May 1, 2021 draft.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMemphis lands another Power Five transfer in homecoming
Defensive lineman Devon Robinson’s time at Mississippi State made him realize he wanted to return to Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Football Former Memphis LB Wynton McManis always knew the Tigers could rise
The former Olive Branch High School star credits his time with the Tigers for giving him the chance to chase his dream.
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Memphis Tigers FootballFreshman Memphis DB has change of heart, withdraws from transfer portal
Cornerback An’Darius Coffey was a redshirt this past fall.
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