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 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. -
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 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 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 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 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. -
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 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. -
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 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. -
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 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. -
Memphis Tigers Football The approach and philosophy of Mike Norvell’s play calling in Tigers offense
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.
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November 2018
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers pick up another defensive end in Ducksworth
Three-star defensive end Wardalis Ducksworth became the second prospect to commit to the Tigers this week. -
Memphis Tigers Football Jones aiding in building a foundation of local prospects
The helicopter navigated through the baseball lights and utility wires to touch down on the front lawn of the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex on Friday, Oct. 26. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Thomas and Parks Jr. out against CBU
Head coach Penny Hardaway voiced frustration with forward Lance Thomas’ waiver situation in Thursday’s media availability. -
Memphis Tigers Football Five Questions: Linebackers coach Symons takes stock of linebackers
Memphis (4-4, 1-3 American Athletic Conference) goes on the road to take on East Carolina (2-5, 0-4 AAC) this weekend. Linebacker coach Scott Symons answered this week's five quick questions. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tip-Ins and Turnovers: Tigers use new ways to count attendance and other notes
Memphis cruised to a 95-68 win over CBU in the final exhibition game of the season. Here are the tip-ins and turnovers from the win. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Other Voices: Laravie shines as his hoops hero watches from Tigers bench
Christian Brothers University guard Joe Laravie walked onto the floor of the FedExForum on Friday night and scanned the opposing sideline. -
Sports Tigers use running of Henderson, receiving of Coxie to defeat Pirates 59-41
The Memphis Tigers (5-4, 2-3 American Athletic Conference) won their first road game of the season in a back-and-forth and points-filled contest with the East Carolina Pirates (2-6, 0-5 AAC). -
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense struggles in first road win; 3 points of emphasis
Memphis (5-4, 2-3 American Athletic Conference) fought off a scrappy East Carolina (2-6, 0-5 AAC) for a 59-41 road win Saturday afternoon. -
Memphis Tigers Football Hard work – not magic – needed to fix Tigers’ defense
Head coach Mike Norvell believes there’s no magical solution for what ails the Memphis defense. Only one thing can change the Tigers’ fortunes – hard work. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers excited for official season to get underway against Tenn. Tech
Everything will be different when Memphis tips off against Tennessee Tech at FedExForum on Tuesday night. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway leaning on Martin as season gets underway
Penny Hardaway accepted the Memphis head coaching job knowing he had a player already on the roster who would help instill his culture. -
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis screen game taking advantage of aggressive defense
Memphis center Drew Kyser led the way for running back Darrell Henderson on the first drive of the 59-41 win over East Carolina.
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