Memphis announces new restrictions for season opener
Directives include requiring face coverings and cashless concession stands.
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 notebook: Memphis has work left to do after second fall scrimmage
Damonte Coxie and the linebackers were among the standouts Saturday
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Memphis Tigers Football Louisiana becoming a major priority for Ryan Silverfield, Tigers
Memphis has landed nine commitments from The Boot in the past two recruiting cycles.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis to require fans be seated 12 feet apart for season opener vs. Arkansas State
Only eligible season ticket holders will be able to attend the Liberty Bowl opener on Sept. 5.
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Memphis Tigers FootballAnalyzing which young Tigers could compete for playing time
A glimpse at a few newcomers who might see the field for Memphis this fall.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis in search of another football opponent
UT-Martin said it would be unable to play the Nov. 21 game.
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Memphis Tigers FootballT.J. Carter has his eyes set on a AAC championship — and Jim Thorpe award
The cornerback is aiming high even as he works with his third defensive coordinator at Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Football U of M president says AAC still plans on football season
Reports surfaced Monday that the Big Ten is planning to cancel the fall football season, but so far the American is set on playing.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis QB Brady White shows support for #WeWantToPlay movement with statement
White tweets out letter similar to that of players from the Power 5 conferences regarding #WeWantToPlay.
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Memphis Tigers FootballCalvin Austin, Rodrigues Clark may be Tigers’ next breakout stars
The team's offense already has known weapons, but what will make the system more potent is finding the second layer of talent.
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Memphis Tigers Football Opinion: It’s time for us to heed those with boots on the ground — the college football players
During a pandemic and the fight for social justice, why aren't we listening to the ones on the playing field?
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Memphis Tigers FootballNew Memphis defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre focusing on flexibility
The Tigers’ unit improved substantially last season, but his strategy has to account for the speed of the offense, and the added wrinkle of the pandemic.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers announce ticket plan for football season, including donate option
Fans can opt-in for a new ticket location or donate back to the department
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Memphis Tigers Football American Athletic Conference to allow full football schedule this fall
The Memphis Tigers released its official schedule after reports confirmed the AAC would allow full schedules.
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Sports American Athletic Conference meeting Wednesday to decide fall football schedule
Sources say the AAC is leaning toward the format the Sun Belt Conference is using.
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Sports Rising running-back star Gainwell relishing leadership role with Tigers
Redshirt sophomore running back Kenny Gainwell is regarded as one of the best in the country.
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July 2020
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High School Sports Collierville’s star wide receiver considering Memphis Tigers
Collierville wide receiver Scottie Alexander is prioritizing Memphis during his recruitment.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers land three-star linebacker from Louisiana
University of Memphis football continues developing its pipeline to Louisiana with a commitment from a three-star recruit.
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Sports Will fans be allowed at the Liberty Bowl? Answer is expected soon
The latest information from the University of Memphis suggests fans should brace themselves for limited seating at Tiger football games this fall.
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Memphis Tigers FootballRBU? Memphis among the best at producing running backs
When it comes to producing top-tier running backs, the Tigers have put themselves in elite company. In June, 247Sports looked at which programs produced the most draft picks by position over the last five drafts.
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High School Sports Tigers’ recruiting impresses top 2022 prospect Cameron Miller
The U of M has the No. 34 class nationally and the top class in the American Athletic Conference for 2021 with 17 commits. Ryan Silverfield’s tenacity on the recruiting trail has impressed Memphis Academy of Health Sciences standout Cameron Miller.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. Purdue canceled; what does that mean for the Tigers?
The Big 10 is considering limiting its football schedule to conference games exclusively — a move that would jeopardize the Memphis Tigers away game at Purdue this season.
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Sports U of M athletics announces cost-reduction measures because of COVID-19
In coronavirus' wake, the University of Memphis athletics department is cutting 14% from administrative and sports operational budgets and personnel savings for the 2020-21 school year. Some coaches and administrators, however, are stepping in to financially support the department and the Tiger Scholarship Fund.
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Memphis Tigers Football Ryan Silverfield passes first major test of his tenure
Silverfield is perfectly fine with disappointing a few people to support his players. And that’s why, before the Tigers take a single snap, Silverfield has already landed the first big win of his tenure.
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June 2020
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Memphis Tigers Football Two Memphis football players enter transfer portal
Redshirt senior linebacker Josh Perry and redshirt sophomore defensive back Troy Hurst announced their intentions on Twitter.
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