Jonah Jordan
Reporter
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.
There are 713 articles by Jonah Jordan :
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October 2018
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Memphis Tigers Football When Memphis kicker Riley Patterson stepped into the team bus after the Tigers 62-55 loss to UCF in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game, he wasn’t sure what to expect. -
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers try to treat nationally ranked UCF as simply the next game on the schedule
Just because 10th-ranked UCF is headed to town this weekend has not caused Memphis to change its focus from the normal, daily routine. Preparing for the Knights (5-0, 2-0 American Athletic Conference) involves learning from past mistakes and following a process three years in the making. -
Memphis Tigers Football UCF balks at Tigers wearing white uniforms, thwarts white-out plans
The University of Memphis planned – and even promoted – this Saturday’s game against No. 10 UCF as a white-out event. -
Sports Eric ‘Cowboy’ Robinson, local grassroots basketball staple, moves to heading prep school
Mid South Prep Academy started in Memphis as an effort to give local youths a second chance at reaching college. Their schedule includes a mix of prep schools and junior colleges. Mid South Prep CEO Eric “Cowboy” Robinson once ran the most successful AAU program in the Memphis area, and is now taking on the task of expanding the prep school scene in the Mid-South. -
Memphis Tigers Football Milton leads No. 10 UCF’s high-octane offense into Liberty Bowl to face Tigers
UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton has the Memphis defense preparing for the extraordinary going into this Saturday’s matchup at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. -
Memphis Tigers Football Next-Day Takeaways: Memphis shows renewed enthusiasm blasting UConn
Head coach Mike Norvell led his Memphis Tigers team onto the field Saturday night against the Connecticut Huskies wanting to “put the throttle down.” The Tigers did just that in their 55-14 win over the cross-division American Athletic Conference foe. -
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers rebound from loss with decimation of UConn Huskies
The Memphis Tigers bounced back Saturday night from an uncharacteristic performance last week against the Tulane Green Wave -
Memphis Tigers Football Five quick questions with Tigers offensive line coach Ryan Silverfield
Ryan Silverfield holds several titles at this stage of his career, but none more important than offensive line coach. The Tigers struggled in the trenches in the loss to the Tulane Green Wave a week ago – allowing seven sacks and struggling to run the ball for the first time all season. Silverfield addressed that in this week’s five quick questions. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Madness a raucous occasion for coaches, players and recruits
The Memphis Tigers basketball fan base had waited months for the moment. Since mid-March at least. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Recruits among celebrities expected at Memphis Madness
The Memphis Tigers plan to host a bevy of recruits for Memphis Madness Thursday night. The festivities include a scrimmage and surprise special guests. The University of Memphis announced the schedule and details Wednesday afternoon. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts an hour later. -
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers need improved, relentless defensive effort against Connecticut
Tulane held a 26-14 lead with 12 minutes left in Memphis’ loss to the Green Wave last Friday night. The Tigers defense faced a much-needed stop on third-and-9 at the Memphis 46-yard line. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers announce Madness schedule
The Memphis Tigers released the schedule for Thursday night’s long-anticipated Memphis Madness event at FedExForum, the christening of coach Penny Hardaway’s inaugural season. -
Memphis Tigers Football Norvell updates quarterback situation and injuries
Quarterback Brady McBride stood in the shotgun formation, went through his pre-snap routine and received the ball from center. -
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers ‘played like dog crap’, won’t look past UConn, according to Norvell
Head coach Mike Norvell delivered a simple message in light of his team’s 40-24 loss to the Tulane Green Wave last Friday – the Tigers need to be better to get past Connecticut this Saturday. -
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers searching for execution and rhythm on offense as UConn awaits this weekend
Head coach Mike Norvell’s offense is searching for their rhythm after a 40-24 loss where the Memphis defense was on the field almost twice as much as the offense. -
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers hungry for win after disappointing Tulane loss
Head coach Mike Norvell didn’t try to hide his displeasure Monday when reliving Memphis’ performance that contributed to the Tigers first loss to Tulane since 2000.
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September 2018
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Memphis Tigers Football Next Day Takeaways: Green Wave shutters Memphis offense
Memphis fell to the Tulane Green Wave 40-24 Friday night in a game where the Tigers were favored by two touchdowns. Head coach Mike Norvell said the performance didn’t look like the product he has gotten used to the Tigers putting on the football field. -
Memphis Tigers Football Tulane dominates uninspired Memphis as Tigers struggle again on road
The Kickoff: The Memphis Tigers offense completely lacked any spark Friday night, Sept. 28, in a 40-24 loss to the Tulane Green Wave in New Orleans. -
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers pick up second commitment in a week
Three-star inside linebacker Ja’Len Sims committed to Memphis on Friday afternoon, Sept. 28 – the second Tigers commitment in a week. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Boyce, Jayden Hardaway involved in practice despite probable redshirt seasons with Tigers
When shooting guard Ryan Boyce asked out of his signed National Letter of Intent to UAB he was 100 percent sure he was making the right move by decommitting from the Blazers. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers optimistic of chances to reach NCAA tournament in Hardaway’s first year
Memphis point guard Jeremiah Martin stepped onto the floor over the summer and immediately knew the talent Penny Hardaway put together plus what was returning would be better than the Tigers projected No. 8 finish in the American Athletic Conference. -
Memphis Tigers Football Five Quick Questions with defensive line coach Paul Randolph
The Memphis Tigers’ defensive line has shown improvement so far this season with defensive end Joseph Dorceus and defensive tackle O’Bryan Goodson leading the way. The group had an inconsistent performance in the 52-35 win over the South Alabama Jaguars last week and are looking to bounce back Friday against Tulane. -
Memphis Tigers Football Improvement by Tiger tight ends becomes integral part of run game
The effectiveness of run-blocking by the Memphis tight ends has played a significant role in the Tigers new-found running game, providing a more balanced offensive attack this season. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers host DJ Jeffries on ‘extravagant’ visit
Four-star forward DJ Jeffries and his family stepped on the University of Memphis campus last weekend with a sense of familiarity with the coaching staff and program. -
Memphis Tigers Football White and Coxie excelling under pressure for Tigers
With halftime adjustments by coach Mike Norvell and the Memphis Tigers staff, quarterback Brady White sat in the shotgun facing a four-man rush as the third quarter opened.
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