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Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss the Tigers’ chances of winning the American Conference, the backup quarterback situation and what to expect in the season opener.
“Now that we’ve officially reached Week 1 of the college football season, here’s a heads up on what’s going to happen in 2025.”
“The new deal isn’t a panacea for Memphis athletics like getting into the Big 12 would be, but it’s the next best thing to keep the Tigers afloat in the intermediate.”
“There’s one quintessential Memphis sports story that should make your heart smile, and it’s unfolding in Pittsburgh as we speak.”
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin weigh in on Sincere Parker’s ongoing legal case, the difficulty of Memphis’ nonconference schedule and more.
“Just because we don’t have an official preseason poll doesn’t mean we can’t set a baseline of expectations for Memphis football this season. That’s where Las Vegas comes in.”
If there’s anything the news of the last few days has shown us, it’s that the Memphis administration indeed understands just how desperate and possibly dire its situation is as members of the American.
Coach Penny Hardaway clearly appreciated Nolan Smith being a part of the enterprise. Now he’ll have to find a replacement.
Penny Hardaway took a major step last year in his coaching career when he won the AAC regular-season title for the first time. But the one area that he’s always been elite in has been player development. And his fingerprints are all over this year’s NBA summer leagues.
Kam Jones becomes the first Memphis native to be drafted since Kennedy Chandler was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2022.
With the first round of the NBA Draft in the books, here are some of my favorite picks from Wednesday.
“Most of Memphis’ athletic revenue will go to men’s basketball. Will it be enough for the Tigers to compete at the national level?”
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on expectations for Memphis heading into the 2025-26 season.
What will the ramifications of a settlement in the case of House v. NCAA mean for the Memphis Tigers going forward?
“When you boil it all down: Haggerty is leaving the team that he led to the NCAA Tournament as an All-American, to go to a team that didn’t make the tournament last year, and ultimately for less money than he would’ve made if he had just committed to Penny Hardaway for another season.”
“Basically, he’s been gone for three years,” his father said. “He wants to come back and represent the city and get it back rocking with having Memphis kids back on the team.”
Just less than a quarter mile from Tiger Lane, some of the best high school basketball players in the country will all be under one roof as part of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.
Givens, a former four-star point guard, is also fielding interest from Ole Miss, BYU, Villanova, Maryland, USC, Vanderbilt and others.
“Most of all, the six-year commitment from Louisville shows that Memphis basketball is still a brand worth playing. It’s a program worth getting on the schedule.”
While PJ Haggerty remains in the NCAA transfer portal and continues to consider pro options, communications with the Memphis Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels are still ongoing. Analyzing potential PJ Haggerty landing spots, including Memphis Tigers Basketball Insider: How good is Memphis’ transfer portal class so far?Related content:
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on the Tigers’ basketball roster rebuild, the possibility of a PJ Haggerty return and more.
Instead of a rebuild, what you’ll actually see at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday is the best American Athletic Conference roster money can buy. And given the resources that Memphis football has, it’s time for Ryan Silverfield to do something with them.
PJ Haggerty’s entry into the NCAA transfer portal isn’t just about this new era of college athletics, which like most things in our society has gone through seismic changes. It’s about what Haggerty’s potential decision to leave suggests about Memphis basketball’s place in it.
It’s not Penny Hardaway’s fault that the Tigers' offseason roster-building isn’t going well. The reason is simple: Everybody has money.
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin grade the Tigers’ 2024-25 season.