Calkins: A letter jacket, two fans and a small story to remind you that Memphis will be just fine
While Memphis defeated Jackson State on Saturday, the family of a manager from the mid-1980s got back a prized possession.
Geoff Calkins
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Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
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Geoff CalkinsCalkins: Penny Hardaway ‘hurt’ by Wiseman decision – and Wiseman just might be, too.
Life after Wiseman has begun for the Memphis Tigers, a turn that was unexpected based on the freshman center's excitement when he committed to the team.
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Geoff CalkinsCalkins: The James Wiseman era ends in wistfulness and regret
The James Wiseman era at the University of Memphis is over. It ended not with a Sweet 16, not with a Final Four, but with an Instagram post.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Penny Hardaway takes the high road. So how about it, Rick Barnes?
Penny Hardaway said he wants to set aside any bitterness and continue to play the Memphis-Tennessee series. Rick Barnes should do the same.
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Geoff CalkinsCalkins: Penny Hardaway beats Tennessee (and then does something really surprising)
In front of a deafening crowd in Knoxville, the Memphis Tigers get the best win of the Hardaway era.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: For Ryan Silverfield, it’s a Memphis dream come true
Ryan Silverfield wasn't the favorite but he went out and won his "dream job."
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Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Ryan Silverfield — the new coach at Memphis — called his shot
Ryan Silverfield wasn't handed the Memphis job. He earned it with this work this week — and over the last four years.
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Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: You’ve read Mike Norvell’s letter — now read this one
Mike Norvell wrote a warm, gracious letter to Memphians Tuesday. In that spirit, here's a letter from a Memphis fan named Jay Adkins — right back to Norvell.
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Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Ryan Silverfield crushes it (and other Memphis football thoughts)
Some thoughts on Ryan Silverfield, Laird Veatch, the Memphis football job, Memphis attendance and what it means to be alive.
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Spirit of MemphisCalkins: As Mike Norvell leaves for Florida State, remember the party, not the goodbye
Mike Norvell is leaving for Florida State but not before he and his Tigers won a championship for Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: It’s time for Memphis to hire another great football coach
Mike Norvell is headed to Florida State. Can Memphis make a third straight great coaching hire? That is the challenge that lies ahead.
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Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: It’ll be a marathon day for Memphians
Has there ever been a Saturday like this in Memphis? No. There will be 25,000 people in the St. Jude Marathon and another 40,000 or so watching the American Athletic Conference championship game in the afternoon.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Can’t stop fretting about Mike Norvell? A solution
Memphis coach Mike Norvell may well take another job after Saturday's game against Cincinnati. Here's the best way to handle that news.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Mike Norvell’s future and Memphis hoops
Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill are joined by columnist Geoff Calkins to discuss Mike Norvell's coaching future, bowl opponents and Memphis basketball's wins over Ole Miss and NC State.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: No reason for Memphis fans to worry about Mike Norvell
Mike Norvell is once again the subject of coaching rumors. Here's why Memphis fans shouldn't fret about any of them.
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Geoff CalkinsCalkins: Memphis football makes history — but a bigger party awaits
The Memphis football team defeated Cincinnati Friday to clinch a third straight West Division championship. But for this team, the big prize awaits.
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Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Mike Norvell — self-proclaimed ‘Memphian’ — has done this city proud
The Memphis Tiger football team plays Cincinnati Friday for a third straight Western Division title. It's a staggering accomplishment for head coach Mike Norvell.
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Podcasts Grizzlies Podcast: Are the Grizz meeting or exceeding early expectations?
Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins check in on the Grizzlies as the holiday season begins. Should fans feel good about where the team is and where it’s headed?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: In a very Memphis Christmas story, a Wiseman comes from East
The spirit of the season is being tested. But a twist on the holiday story shows us the bright star from East will prevail.
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Geoff CalkinsCalkins: No Wiseman, no problem, as Memphis beats Ole Miss
James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: After NCAA pounding, Hardaway faces his first big test
Nobody said the Memphis coaching job is easy. After an extended honeymoon to start his career, Penny Hardaway is going to be tested by the loss of James Wiseman and possible sanctions from the NCAA.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: On the day the NCAA hammers James Wiseman, be careful whom you blame
Exactly a year after committing to Memphis, James Wiseman learned he would be forced to sit out 12 games. It's a blow, for certain. But make sure you save your anger for the NCAA.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballCalkins: Wiseman sits, Memphis wins — and the NCAA is still immoral
The Memphis Tigers crushed Alcorn State in their first game without James Wiseman. But the week of controversy seemed to give everyone in the building an emotional hangover.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant defeats Mike Conley in an unforgettable changing of the guards
Mike Conley returned to FedExForum Friday night. Ja Morant showed him his old team is in good hands.
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Geoff CalkinsCalkins: Who will win the Wiseman settlement? Everyone
James Wiseman has withdrawn his lawsuit against his NCAA. That clears the way for a settlement that everyone can live with.
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