Calkins: Break out the foam fingers! Memphis (the university) is nationally ranked!
For the first time ever, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Memphis among the nation's top public universities. That didn't happen by accident.
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.
There are 983 articles by Geoff Calkins :
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Spirit of Memphis Calkins: Fred Jones and the Southern Heritage Classic should be a lesson for us all
Memphis didn't support the Southern Heritage Classic 30 years ago. It did support a giant boondoggle. As the Classic celebrates its anniversary, there's a lesson to be learned.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Mike Conley returns to Memphis for one last bash
Mike Conley was traded to Utah in June. But that didn't stop him from returning to Memphis for his 11th annual Bowl 'N Bash.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: A Tennessee fan, his pitch-perfect obit, and the enduring power of sports
A Tennessee fan's obituary said his only regret was that the Vols "predeceased" him. Here's how that obituary came to be — and why it highlights the best things about sports.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Memphis basketball releases its schedule – of joy
The most-anticipated Memphis basketball schedule in years has finally been released. So mark your calendars. For a season of thrills.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era is a real-life fantasy
Penny Hardaway is holding his inaugural fantasy camp this weekend. The man can somehow make kids of us all.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: At age 93, Father Vieron is the heart and soul of the Touchdown Club
People come to the Touchdown Club to hear college football coaches — and a 93-year-old Greek Orthodox priest who has been delivering the blessing for more than four decades.
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Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: Andre Iguodala has Memphis jokes? Then let him rot
Andre Iguodala has this funny story that ends with him being traded to Memphis. Columnist Geoff Calkins thinks the Grizzlies should enjoy the last laugh when it comes to Iguodala's future
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Penny Hardaway has to prove ‘em wrong again
Can Penny Hardaway get the most out of his No. 1 recruiting class? Early top 25 rankings suggest the experts are skeptical. Which is just fine by Hardaway, who aims to prove them wrong again.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: James Wiseman jump-starts the season with a joyful jam
James Wiseman punctuated the first official practice of the Memphis Tiger season with an emphatic jam. And, no, this is not going to get old.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: The best of James Wiseman — in two perfect photos
Memphis got to see the best of James Wiseman in two photos from Tuesday's open practice. Here's how those photos came to be — and what they tell us about the player projected to be the first-pick in the NBA Draft.
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Geoff CalkinsCalkins: ‘Trash’ QB leads Memphis to sweet victory
Brady White got booed. Then he threw three touchdown passes to lead Memphis to a 35-23 win over Navy.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Mike Miller’s Let It Fly Sports Bar is his labor of love
Mike Miller's new sports bar is scheduled to open Oct. 7. Every bit of it is a reflection of Miller himself.
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Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the new Grizzlies have a license to build
Jaren Jackson Jr. did something that might surprise you this summer. Can he and the other kids drive the Grizz?
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: New Memphis AD Laird Veatch on Madness, football scheduling, the Liberty Bowl — and Lil Baby
It's the first week on the job for new Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch. He sat down with The Daily Memphian for a Q & A.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: This Memphis Madness had all the smoke
Penny Hardaway said he wanted all the smoke. This Memphis Madness, that became the unapologetic theme.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant shows flashes of the future
Memphis fans got their first real glimpse of Ja Morant Sunday. And what they saw was good.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: Most talented Memphis team ever? Scout’s honor, it may be
NBA scouts jammed into the gym for the Memphis Tigers pro day. It's a sign of how the program has changed.
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Memphis throws a Hall of Fame night
Keith Lee never comes to public events. But he and everyone else involved seemed to be moved by the inaugural Memphis Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: Now Memphis basketball robbed in Philadelphia!
The Memphis football team was victimized over the weekend. Now the basketball team has been victimized, as well.
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Geoff CalkinsCalkins: Upon further review, Memphis blasts Tulane
Memphis could have come out flat after getting robbed by the officials a week ago. Instead, the team came out and flattened Tulane.
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Spirit of Memphis Calkins: Ten reasons ESPN’s GameDay should come to Memphis
Penny Hardaway can be the guest picker! This and nine other reasons ESPN's GameDay should come to the Liberty Bowl for Memphis vs. SMU.
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Sports Calkins: ‘No ceiling’ as Memphis basketball tips off
It's not just another exhibition opener for the Memphis Tigers. There's no limit to what this team can do.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballCalkins: JAMES WISEMAN IS GOING TO BE FINE
The Memphis Tigers defeated Christian Brothers Thursday but all anyone could talk about was the injured James Wiseman. Who is going to be absolutely fine. (Pretty please?)
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Geoff Calkins Calkins: Grizzlies lose the game, win the night
The Grizzlies tipped off a new era at FedExForum Friday. And, baby, it was a very good night.
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