Season One, Chapter 19: Penny Hardaway leads Memphis back to the postseason after four long years away
After four years away, Penny Hardaway has Memphis back in the postseason. Not bad for a glorified AAU coach, eh?
Geoff Calkins
Columnist
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 Calkins Calkins: Johnny Manziel joins the Memphis Express. What could possibly go wrong?
Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is joining the Memphis Express. It could actually be (yes, I said it) fun!
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Memphis Tigers lose the game, win the year
The Memphis Tigers won't be going to the NCAA Tournament this year after losing to Houston Saturday. But Penny Hardaway's first team has earned both affection and respect.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Memphis calls shot, destroys UCF, takes aim at Houston next
Memphis shows its toughness and swagger in routing UCF. But will that be enough to beat Houston? Saturday's game will be the ultimate test.
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Sports Calkins: With Tulane vanquished, Memphis prepares for ‘biggest game of the year, by far’
Friday's game against UCF isn't just a big game. It is, according to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, "the biggest game of the year, by far."
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: Yes, you can have a picture with Penny Hardaway – and nearly every Memphian does
Penny Hardaway may be the most photographed man in the history of Memphis. Here's why he never says no to a photo request.
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Geoff Calkins Season One, Chapter 18: Jeremiah Martin saves the day — his day
Jeremiah Martin saved the day. Which just happened to be HIS day. So happy Jeremiah Martin Day to everyone!
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Jeremiah Martin’s brilliant career started in grief but is ending in glory
When Jeremiah Martin is introduced as the starting point guard on Memphis Senior Day, he'll cross himself, point skyward and think about the man whose memory has inspired him throughout his unlikely journey.
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Geoff Calkins Season One, Chapter 17: The Memphis Tigers lost the game — but showed they can win the tournament
The Memphis Tigers lost to Cincinnati Saturday night. But in the process, they've showed how far they've come and how far they might go.
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Geoff Calkins Season One, Chapter 16: Jeremiah Martin’s greatness lifts Memphis over Wichita State
In a tournament atmosphere on the road in a tough place to play, Jeremiah Martin does it again, carrying the Tigers to a win at Wichita State.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Jeremiah Martin was awesome (and I’ll keep writing about it until he’s not)
Jeremiah Martin had another massive night in leading Memphis over Temple. So, absolutely, your faithful columnist will write about it.
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February 2019
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Sports Calkins: Nike features local, inner-city girls rugby team as part of new Serena Williams campaign
The girls rugby team of Freedom Prep Academy in South Memphis is being featured in a national documentary by Nike. It's part of the Serena Williams campaign encouraging girls and women to "dream crazier." Wednesday, the girls gathered to see the documentary for the first time. Many thumbs up, was the verdict.
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Geoff Calkins ‘Magnificent’ Larry Finch plaza will be located at entrance to South Campus
The University of Memphis will honor Tiger legend Larry Finch with a plaza near the Getwell entrance to the South Campus.
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Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: Like it or not, Chandler Parsons is back
As the Grizzlies return from the All-Star break, a familiar face was on the practice floor Thursday. But nothing in Chandler Parsons' appearance should be viewed as a reconciliation.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Jeremiah Martin on an inspiring, historic journey
Tiger senior Jeremiah Martin is on an historic run, and it continued Wednesday night as he reached a career-high 43 points as Memphis defeated Tulane.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Memphis Express opener was cold, empty, unsuccessful – and shockingly fun
The Memphis Express opening game at the Liberty Bowl was cold, poorly attended, unsuccessful — and shockingly fun.
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Geoff Calkins Season One, Chapter 15: Psssst, Penny Hardaway’s first season already a success
The record may be similar to the final Tubby Smith campaign, but the whole vibe of the Memphis Tigers season is happier, more enjoyable and optimistic about the future.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Jeremiah Martin leads Memphis to (it’s true!) a win on the road
Memphis got a road win, finally. And it's time to appreciate what Jeremiah Martin is doing for this team.
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Sports Season One, Chapter 14: Memphis defeats UConn to tip off what should be a (bleeping) great rivalry
Penny Hardaway and Memphis defeated Dan Hurley and UConn Sunday at FedExForum. It could be the start of a beautiful bleeping rivalry.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Chandler Parsons is back! (But don’t blame the Grizzlies)
The Grizzlies are bringing back the guy they sent away. Yes, Chandler Parsons will be suiting up and checking into a game at FedExForum – after resting up during the All-Star break, that is.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Believe it or not, Grizzlies are in a really big race!
Believe it or not, the Memphis Grizzlies are in the midst of an important race. It's just not the race they wanted to be in.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Gasol is gone? Now Grizzlies should hire Shane Battier
Now that the trade deadline has passed, it's time for the Grizzlies to hire a president of basketball operations who has credibility and authority. The search should start with Shane Battier.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: After loss to Cincinnati, Penny Hardaway calls out his team’s lack of toughness
What does Cincinnati have that Penny Hardaway's Memphis Tigers don't have? Toughness.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: On what could have been the last night for Gasol and Conley, ‘You just felt the love’
On a surreal night for Marc Gasol, Mike Conley and the Memphis Grizzlies, Conley put it best: "You just felt the love."
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Memphis Tigers Football Norvell agrees to extension as Tigers coach
Memphis coach Mike Norvell and the university have agreed to a contract extension for the Tigers football coach.
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