University of Memphis mascot TOM III dies
The U of M’s beloved Bengal tiger was 12 years old.
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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September 2020
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers to resume football practice Saturday
It has been eight days since football activities were halted because of COVID-19 test results.
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Memphis Tigers Football No Houston, no problem: AAC viewers guide for Tigers fans this weekend
The positive COVID-19 tests forced Memphis to take another week off, but here is an opportunity to see how its conference rivals look.
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Sports University of Memphis statement on COVID-19 cases in athletics provides few details
The university said 46 cases are still active in the athletics department, but that the reports of 42 on the football team is “overstated.”
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Coronavirus Shelby County Health Department: 46 active COVID-19 cases in Memphis athletics
New information reveals the second group of athletes affected at the University of Memphis.
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Sports Tigers Football Insider: Kylan Watkins will be the X-factor for the Memphis offense
The former Whitehaven star brings value to the Tigers’ rushing and passing game.
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Memphis Tigers Football Making sense of a wild weekend for Memphis football
There was a lot of less-than-good news, but there also was the No. 15 ranking in the national coaches poll.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers pause all football operations after positive coronavirus tests
School’s news release says increased number of positive tests has been linked to “social events.”
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Owens emerging in the secondary
One of the Tigers who was thrust into a larger role earlier than expected was defensive back Rodney Owens.
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Memphis Tigers Football Timing of early bye week ideal for U of M defense
Coach Ryan Silverfield has plenty of things he wants his football team to clean up before hosting Houston on Sept. 18 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMemphis football: Five stars from Saturday’s win against Arkansas State
It’s time to take a look at the Tigers who performed exceptionally well during their season opener at the Liberty Bowl, from tight end Sean Dykes to a certain defensive lineman who had a nice run on a fake punt.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense buckles down, but it wasn’t an easy win against Arkansas State
Down multiple starters, the Tigers' defense made a key adjustment, and some well-timed offense led to a successful season opener and coach Ryan Silverfield's first victory.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis DB John Broussard shot in the leg over the weekend
WR Damonte Coxie is listed in the police report as a witness to the incident on Spottswood Avenue.
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Memphis Tigers Football One is from California, the other from Baton Rouge. Their bond began with Memphis football
Tigers quarterback Brady White and receiver Damonte Coxie share a bond that extends far beyond the football field, despite their different backgrounds.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football transfer Cincir Evans ruled eligible for this season
Former White Station star had his transfer waived approved Thursday.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis-Houston set for ESPN; Tulane game moved
The Tigers will now face Tulane on Friday, Nov. 27.
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Memphis Tigers Football Analysis: Memphis poised for productive day against Arkansas State defense
Ryan Silverfield is taking ASU's defense seriously even as it struggled last season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football picked to finish third in AAC
UCF, Cincinnati were ahead of the Tigers in the preseason media poll.
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Memphis Tigers Football Inside the numbers: Arkansas State offense will pose challenge for Memphis defense
Red Wolves return nine starters from a unit that averaged more than 33 points a game.
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August 2020
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Memphis Tigers Football ‘Humbling’ redshirt year crucial for Memphis receiver Tahj Washington’s growth
Tahj Washington's improved mental focus key in him earning a starting spot at receiver.
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Sports U of M’s Gainwell to opt out of current season
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Memphis Tigers Football AAC announces changes to Memphis football schedule
Three Tigers game dates have been moved by the conference. Memphis announced another game date change on Friday.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football doing its best to process social unrest in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting
The Tigers did not cancel practice, but coach Ryan Silverfield made certain to discuss the situation with the team and "have some open dialogue."
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis-Arkansas State set for prime-time kickoff at 7 p.m.
With few other games on the slate nationwide, ESPN has picked up the nonconference matchup.
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Memphis Tigers Football DeAngelo Williams thinks Kenny Gainwell could shatter most of his records
Former Memphis star expects young running back to be the Tigers' future.
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