Tigers defense relying on coaching, practice to solve tackling woes
The Memphis Tigers hope to solve their tackling woes with coach and practice prior to Saturday matchup with the Temple Owls.
Jonah Jordan
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Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
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Memphis Tigers Football Claybrooks’ return may boost defense as Tigers travel to Temple
Cornerback Chris Claybrooks – who has not played this season – should return for Saturday's game at Temple, providing Memphis with depth in the secondary.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis ready to take on ‘best defense’ they’ve played this year
The Memphis Tigers faceoff with the best defense they've seen through six games this Saturday in Philadelphia against the Temple Owls.
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Memphis Tigers Football After loss to Temple, Memphis Tigers football must keep moving forward
The loss to Temple not only showed the problems that occur with a rash of turnovers, but also marked Memphis' first loss and probably its spot in the national rankings.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers tumble out of Top 25 polls
The Memphis Tigers slipped out of the top 25 in both major polls after falling to Temple.
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Memphis Tigers Football Next Day Notes: Lessons from Memphis loss to Temple
Notes from the Memphis Tigers 30-28 loss to the Temple Owls.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball AAC Media Notebook: Precious Achiuwa on the pros, Connecticut vs. Memphis and Lil’ Penny
Precious Achiuwa took a look at the G-League, Penny Hardaway hasn't talked about scheduling a series with UConn and Lil' Penny could be making a return.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball McFerrin wants to put investigation behind her, prepare for 2019 season
Coach Melissa McFerrin wants to put the investigation into her program behind her and focus on the Memphis Tigers’ 2019-20 season
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Memphis Tigers Football AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco stands by controversial ruling in Tigers’ loss to Temple
American Athletic Conference Mike Aresco responded to the controversial call that led to a Memphis Tigers loss to the Temple Owls, saying the league stands by the replay official's ruling.
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Memphis Tigers Football Taylor working out more, but status unclear for Saturday
Patrick Taylor's is still a wait-and-see situation regarding whether he returns to action Saturday against Tulane. Meanwhile, John Broussard returns to the Tiger secondary.
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Memphis Tigers Football Older brother helps Kory Gainwell tackle recruiting process
Kenny Gainwell is imparting the lesson of patience as his younger brother Kory navigates his own recruiting process.
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Sports Memphis defender Caroline Duncan doesn’t let hearing impairment slow her down
Memphis women's soccer defender Caroline Duncan may have a hearing disability, but through it all the sophomore has worked herself into a key defender's role for the nationally ranked Tigers.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense hopes past lessons help slow speedy Tulane offense
The Memphis Tigers defense hopes lessons learned this season will help slow a speedy and spread out Tulane Green Wave offense.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers focus on bouncing back against Tulane Green Wave
After a gut-wrenching loss to Temple last weekend, an angry and focused Memphis Tigers football team enter this weekend's matchup against the Tulane Green Wave.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball K.J. Lawson ready to prove doubters wrong in final college season
K.J. Lawson and the Tulane Green Wave are ready to prove the doubters wrong in the Memphis native's final season of eligibility.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis offense shines in 47-17 victory over Tulane
The Memphis Tigers offense showed what they can do when they "own the football" in their 47-17 win over the Tulane Green Wave.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis back in Amway Coaches Poll after win over Tulane
The Memphis Tigers worked their way back into the Coaches Poll after a one week absence.
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Memphis Tigers Football Next Day: Memphis Tigers preparation helps stifle Tulane offense
The Memphis Tigers defensive preparation put them in a position to succeed against a speedy Tulane Green Wave offense.
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Memphis Tigers Football Victorious Tigers still striving for improvement; Norvell updates injuries
The Memphis Tigers played their best game of the season against Tulane, but they still have things to clean up before Saturday's game against Tulsa.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers will mix several players in the secondary to replace injured Sanchez Blake
Defensive coordinator Adam Fuller plans to replace leading tackler Sanchez Blake with a group of defensive backs when the Tigers travel to Tulsa on Saturday.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: College GameDay and Tigers take on CBU
Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill predict whether ESPN College GameDay will come to Memphis then talk Tulsa, James Wiseman and the Tigers’ matchup with CBU.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tulsa provides ‘unique’ challenges for Brady White, Memphis offense
Tulsa's 3-3-5 defensive scheme provides unique challenges for Brady White and the Memphis offense.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Football: Breaking down Tigers bowl opportunities
The Memphis Tigers are bowl eligible for the sixth straight season. They have plenty of options ahead of them.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway hopes Wiseman will return for season opener
Coach Penny Hardaway hopes James Wiseman will return from a right ankle injury in the next few weeks.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball New-look CBU hopes to learn from loss to Memphis
The new-look Christian Brothers University Buccaneers want to learn from loss to highly-touted Memphis Tigers.
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