U of M president challenges AD to schedule tougher in Tigers football
University of Memphis president M. David Rudd has challenged athletic director Tom Bowen to improve out-of-conference scheduling for Memphis Tigers football.
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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Sports Despite winless start, Memphis Express excited for challenge of facing Orlando Apollos
Memphis Express head coach Mike Singletary isn’t worried about the prospects of facing the third undefeated team of the short season.
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Sports Singletary addresses reports of AAF financial problems; Spurrier provides other details in Orlando
Express coach Mike Singletary checked with AAF officials when reports of financial problems emerged this week. Assured everything was fine, he moved forward preparing his team for this weekend's game against Orlando.
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Sports AAF struggling financially only two weeks into first season
The Alliance of American Football was saved from financial problems by a $250 million investment from Tom Dundon, according to a report.
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High School Sports Whitehaven junior guard Matthew Murrell continues making a name for himself
In the district championship game against East High and James Wiseman, Whitehaven junior guard Matthew Murrell showed the skills that could make him as sought after by college coaches as Wiseman was this season.
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Sports Express search for offense with juggernaut Apollos up next
The Memphis Express will remain with Christian Hackenberg behind center as they continue to search for offense against a potent Orlando Apollos system this Saturday.
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Sports Defense falters in fourth quarter as Express falls in inaugural home opener
Defense plays well for three quarters, but can't hold off Hotshots as the Memphis Express dropped its inaugural home opener to Arizona 20-18.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis to add ‘party decks’ to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
The University of Memphis will add party decks to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium for the Tigers next football season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Wiseman continuing his personal recruiting of top prospects to Tigers
East High forward James Wiseman, already committed to the Memphis, is continuing his pursuit of other top recruits to join him with the Tigers.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis rolling with a similar game plan Saturday against UCF
The defensive strategy against Tacko Fall and UCF was successful when Memphis defeated the Knights last month, so the Tigers will stick with that game plan.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Antwann Jones day-to-day after missing game against East Carolina
Jones, already struggling with his game and attitude, now is dealing with foot soreness, leaving his status for Saturday's game at UCF in question.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Road Recap: Tigers and Jeremiah Martin outlast East Carolina on the road
Jeremiah Martin nailed consecutive 3-pointers with under five minutes remaining to give the Tigers a seven-point lead they never relinquished en route to defeating East Carolina 79-69 Wednesday.
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Sports Singletary wants Hackenberg to respond in Express’ home opener against Hotshots
Memphis Express head coach Mike Singletary wants quarterback Christian Hackenberg focused on turning things around going into Saturday's matchup against the Arizona Hotshots.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Baugh visits and Tigers make top list for another prospect
There were several developments on the recruiting front for head coach Penny Hardaway over the weekend, including an official visit from Damion Baugh.
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Sports Express cannot capitalize on opportunities in loss to Iron
The Memphis Express fumbled the franchise's first game in history with a 26-0 loss to the Birmingham Iron.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tim Edwards to replace Deke Adams as Tigers defensive line coach
Tim Edwards is poised to become the Memphis Tigers defensive line coach, replacing Deke Adams who spent less than a month on the job before bolting to Mississippi State.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Heroic Jeremiah Martin can’t save Tigers once again
Guard Jeremiah Martin was feeling the effects of whatever propelled him to 41 points in the loss to USF over the weekend. Four days after his career performance, the senior guard started 4-of-5 from 3-point range and didn't seem to be slowing down. -
Memphis Tigers Football University of Memphis shows commitment to football program
The University of Memphis continues to improve its facilities for football head coach Mike Norvell.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Five-star R.J. Hampton includes Memphis in top-five list
Five-star combo guard R.J. Hampton includes Memphis Tigers in his top five list.
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Memphis Tigers Football American Athletic Conference releases Tigers 2019 football schedule
Tigers 2019 football schedule announced with a home opener against Ole Miss. With cross-division opponents rotating this season, the Tigers are not facing UCF in the regular season
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Memphis Tigers Football Norvell excited for future of Memphis football program
Memphis Tigers head coach Mike Norvell addressed more needs Wednesday with seven additional players during national signing day.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Three-star Damion Baugh includes Memphis in top-three list
The Memphis Tigers are among the final three schools under consideration by three-star guard Damion Baugh.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers signing day central: Late period edition
National signing day is here and the Memphis Tigers are trying to fill out the remainder of their small class of 2019, including a pair who could make an immediate impact.
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Sports Memphis Express comes to broadcast agreement
The Memphis Express agreed to a new deal with a local media partner the broadcast the inaugural season in the Alliance of American Football league.
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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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