NFL Week 1: Notable performances from former Tigers
Running back Tony Pollard had 82 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns to help the Dallas Cowboys complete the biggest blowout of Week 1.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers flaunt roster depth in consecutive blowout wins
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said during the offseason that he felt the roster depth was the strength of the team. The Tigers showcased some of that in the season opener against Bethune-Cookman and continued to display it Saturday in Jonesboro.
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats and numbers for the Tigers against Arkansas State
The Memphis defense headed into this season with a lot of confidence. It didn’t allow a single touchdown in the opener and is going against an offense that didn’t score any points last week.
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Memphis Tigers FootballAn’Darius Coffey finds his place in Memphis football
The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield’s assessment after watching film; injuries update
The Tigers defense only allowed 91 total yards last week and will take the nation’s top defense into Saturday’s game at Arkansas State.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis isn’t overlooking Arkansas State
Arkansas State lost 73-0 to Oklahoma last week, but Memphis isn’t taking the Red Wolves lightly. The Tigers have been in a close battle with them the last two games.
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Memphis Tigers FootballIt’s Roc Taylor’s time to shine in his third year with the Tigers
Roc Taylor played a minimal role for the Tigers for the past two years. If the season opener is any indication of what to expect from Taylor this year, it could be an exciting season for the junior.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis isn’t overlooking Arkansas State
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers flex muscles in season-opener rout of Bethune-Cookman
The Tigers handled business as expected and should take a step up in competition when they travel to Arkansas State at 6 p.m. on Sept. 9.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield gives B- grade in 42-point win over Bethune-Cookman
“Happy with the end result, but (we’ve got) a ton of stuff we’ve got to work on and it starts with me,” the University of Memphis football coach said.
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Tigers flex muscles in season-opener rout of Bethune-Cookman
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats and numbers for the Memphis home season opener
The Memphis Tigers open the season against an FCS opponent that posted a 2-9 record last season, so there shouldn’t be any problems putting away Bethune-Cookman early.
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Tigers kick off yearlong recognition of first Black student-athletes
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers kick off yearlong recognition of first Black student-athletes
The University of Memphis’ celebration of the first Black student-athletes to compete in each sport will start Saturday when five are honored during the football season opener at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Talk: Bonner II and Martin on Memphis expectations this season
For the first Memphis football Tigers Talk, Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss the ceiling and floor of this year’s team while sharing who they believe will be the biggest playmaker this season.
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Tigers Football Insider: Defensive Coordinator expects defense to be gritty
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Defensive Coordinator expects defense to be gritty
“I like to think of our team and particularly our defense as sort of a representation of the City of Memphis,” Matt Barnes said.
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Memphis Tigers Football Takeaways from Memphis football depth chart ahead of season opener
While there were some obvious answers to the depth chart that any media member or knowledgeable fan could have figured out, the Tigers did offer a surprise or two in its release.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball U of M president on realignment: ‘We are a well-kept secret and we should not be’
Bill Hardgrave and athletic director Laird Veatch spent nearly 25 minutes Monday assuring Tiger fans that Memphis is still a part of the realignment conversation.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers hire new senior associate athletic director
Brad Loos will manage the Memphis Athletics Fund and lead the strategic planning of major gifts for the athletic department.
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Memphis Tigers FootballAnthony Landphere is next up to carry the tight-end torch at Memphis
The Memphis offense has relied heavily on its tight ends in recent years, and the Tigers are hoping to strike gold for a fourth consecutive time. The next man up is Anthony Landphere.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football notebook: Position battle updates from Ryan Silverfield
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said Anthony Landphere is the starting tight end, Makylan Pounders gets the nod at left tackle and he named the three running backs who are expected to see the field the most.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis announces new gameday enhancements
“Our goal is to provide a great experience for all fans, whether it’s your 40th year as a season ticket holder or you’re attending your first game,” athletic director Laird Veatch said in a statement.
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Memphis Tigers FootballOklahoma DL transfer shoots for a bigger role with the Tigers
Josh Ellison appeared in all 37 games during his three years at Oklahoma but didn’t play the number of snaps he was looking for. He plans to be a significant part of the defensive line at Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers take a day off to focus on interactions deeper than football
Memphis football players spent an afternoon hanging out with patients at the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital before enjoying Fan Fest with Tiger fans.
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Memphis Tigers Football The Memphis Tigers have now sold more than 11K football season tickets
Deputy athletic director Jeff Crane said Memphis would like to sell at least another 1,000-1,200 more season tickets before the 2023 season starts. Single-game tickets sales are on the rise, he said.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis volunteers at the Mid-South Food Bank
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Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger and Pure Academy grad Chris Morris commits to Charlotte
Chris Morris signed with the Tigers in December and entered the NCAA transfer portal in July.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis volunteers at the Mid-South Food Bank
The Memphis athletic department doubled down on its commitment to combat hunger in the community by volunteering at the Mid-South Food Bank Wednesday, Aug. 16.
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Sports Memphis Showboats running back dead at 28
Alex Collins was on a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
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