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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October 2018
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Memphis Tigers Football The South Alabama defense was focused on Tiger running back Darrell Henderson – among the nation’s leading rushers – as the 5-foot-9 junior headed right on a sweep, the Jaguar defense flowing that way to hinder Henderson. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Four-star Ellis includes Tigers in top five, sets decision date
Four-star guard Boogie Ellis posted on social media Tuesday afternoon that Memphis is included in the top five schools he is considering. -
Germantown Local two-star wide receiver commits to Memphis Tigers
Two-star wide receiver Cameron Baker from Germantown High committed to Memphis on Monday evening, the latest local player to join coach Mike Norvell's future team. -
Memphis Tigers Football Healing Henderson facing aggressive Pirates defense
Head coach Mike Norvell thought star running back Darrell Henderson was headed for the endzone when he burst into open space against the Missouri defense. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball The drive of Evin Olds continues to provide spot on Tigers roster
The Memphis Tigers brought back one walk-on from last year’s roster – guard Evin Olds. He is familiar with the head coach, returnees and newcomers. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Jeffries showed talents in high school far surpassing his age
Olive Branch head coach Eric Rombaugh walked into basketball tryouts four years ago and wasn’t prepared for what was waiting for him. -
Breaking News
Memphis Tigers BasketballJeffries commits to Tigers; big step in recruiting for Hardaway
Four-star forward DJ Jeffries committed to Memphis on Saturday morning confirming coach Penny Hardaway’s notion he would land more than one commitment in the early-signing period. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Other Voices: Magicians see benefits to game despite rout by Tigers
LeMoyne-Owen head coach Willie Anderson walked off the court after the Magicians’ 120-66 exhibition loss to Memphis hoping his team learned from their mistakes. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Notes from the Tigers 120-66 win over LeMoyne-Owen
Memphis drummed Lemoyne-Owen in head coach Penny Hardaway’s debut as the Tigers coach. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the win. -
Memphis Tigers Football Cole Mashburn to enroll early and join Tigers in January
Three-star defensive end Cole Mashburn from Norman, Oklahoma, plans to enroll early at Memphis, joining the Tigers in January, according to multiple sources. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Two Tigers out with injuries for LeMoyne-Owen game; Thomas waiver situation unknown
Memphis center Mike Parks Jr. will miss Thursday’s exhibition against LeMoyne-Owen College with a back injury, coach Penny Hardaway said Wednesday afternoon. -
Memphis Tigers Football McBride waiting for chance while building a bit of a brash swagger
When quarterback Brady McBride arrived at the University of Memphis, he didn’t want to be a problem or seen as a ‘needy freshman’ so he picked the first number offered to him. That happened to be the No. 4. -
Memphis Tigers Football Morning After: Three of many issues after Tigers loss to Mizzou
Memphis moved to 4-4, 1-3 in the American Athletic Conference with a 65-33 non-conference loss to Missouri (4-3, 0-3 SEC) in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday. The performance was the worst of the season for the U of M, which sits at .500. Beyond that there are injury concerns as the Tigers head into an open date before facing East Carolina. -
Missouri rolls over Memphis 65-33 in Columbia
The Memphis Tigers suffered their second consecutive defeat and dropped to 4-4 overall, 0-3 on the road, with a 65-33 loss to the Missouri Tigers Saturday in Columbia. It’s the most points that Memphis has given up since 1947. -
Memphis Tigers Football 5 Questions: Wide receivers coach Desmond Lindsey evaluates receiving corps
Memphis wide receivers coach Desmond Lindsey joined the Tigers after two seasons at Southern Mississippi, where he coached receivers and tight ends. -
Memphis Tigers Football Personnel changes, adjusting strategies mold Norvell’s offense
Memphis quarterback Brady White stepped to the line in the Tigers’ win over Connecticut and quickly scanned the defense. The original play call didn’t look good so the redshirt junior checked, or called an audible, into a run play that ended in a Darrell Henderson touchdown. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny, Jackson Jr. say they would not have taken G League option
If Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway was offered a chance at $125,000 to skip a year of college and go to the G-League, he would decline. -
Memphis Tigers Football Francis evolution at cornerback faces tough test against Drew Lock and Mizzou
Memphis cornerback Jacobi Francis sat in the film room with head coach Mike Norvell to analyze the redshirt sophomore’s performance in his first career start against Tulane. -
Sports Hindsight: Norvell breaks down what should have happened in final seconds
When Memphis quarterback Brady White stepped to the UCF 40-yard line after a 10-second runoff late in Saturday’s game against UCF, the redshirt junior – in a perfect scenario – would have spiked the ball with 15 seconds left on the clock. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball AAC Notebook: Penny talks toughness for his Tigers picked to finish fourth
If Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway could look back at his career and tell himself one thing it would be to leave everything on the line against opponents. -
Memphis Tigers Football A day later, UCF loss still hurts; 3 points of emphasis
Memphis (4-3, 1-3 American Athletic Conference) fell to No. 10 UCF (6-0, 3-0) in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. The 31-30 loss marks coach Mike Norvell’s first with a losing conference record. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball McFerrin enters 11th season with hopes of better record, upgraded facilities
When women’s basketball head coach Melissa McFerrin signed her original contract with the University of Memphis in 2008, she immediately wanted to make changes, particularly to the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. -
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers run out of time as UCF escapes with a 31-30 win over Memphis
The Tigers blew a 13-point halftime lead to No. 10 UCF at home. The Knights shut Memphis out in the second half and avoided an upset in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. -
Memphis Tigers Football 5 Questions with Tigers offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham
Memphis (4-2, 1-2 American Athletic Conference) enters Saturday’s matchup against No. 10 UCF (5-0, 2-0) looking to prove the Knights aren’t the only ones in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium with a high-powered offense. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Thornton anticipates expanded role under Tigers new coaching staff
Memphis forward Raynere Thornton took a pass at the 3-point line of the Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center practice floor. A dribble later Thornton moved the ball to the opposite corner where guard David Wingett was open for a three.
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