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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Memphis Tigers Football Davion Carter found his confidence through ‘hours and hours of film’
Davion Carter has come a long way from the jitters he had during his first snap as a Tiger last season. That starts with watching film, and he’s passing down the habit to the younger players.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football notebook: Sutton Smith frontrunner for kick return position
New special teams coordinator Chris White offered updates on the kicking battle and mentioned a couple of players who could start as returners.
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Tigers Football Insider: Players on preseason watchlists for national awards
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Players on preseason watchlists for national awards
Three Tigers were included on four different national award watchlists with quarterback Seth Henigan being named on two of them.
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Memphis Tigers FootballHow one practice changed Tigers’ running back Blake Watson’s career
Blake Watson came to Old Dominion as a receiver. The Monarchs were shorthanded at running back during a spring practice, so they used Watson. He hasn’t looked back since.
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SportsMemphis assistant softball coach still plays professionally
DJ Sanders plays in the Athletes Unlimited league, which also donates to a charitable cause that each player gets to choose.
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Memphis Tigers Football Receiver Joseph Scates says Tigers have ‘something special’ coming
It’s hard to gauge the level of production expected from this year’s Memphis football receivers, but senior Joseph Scates believes the Tigers are headed toward something worth talking about.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield’s message at Tigers fall camp: Learn to close out games
The Tigers lost four games by seven points or less last season. Coach Ryan Silverfield plans to fix that in pursuit of an AAC championship.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Big year for the 2021 class
Memphis has brought in a load of transfers to help make the team better, but the Tigers will still need strong production from the athletes who have been in the program.
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Memphis Tigers FootballWhat to keep an eye on during Memphis football fall camp
The Tigers start fall camp on Wednesday, and here are three observations that weren’t completely answered during spring practices.
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Memphis Tigers FootballSilverfield makes sure locker room jokes ‘don’t ever cross that line’ into hazing
After an alleged hazing incident at Northwestern, University of Memphis football head coach Ryan Silverfield says cultivating a healthy culture starts with education.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Offensive line anticipates improvement
The Memphis Tigers are less than two weeks away from starting fall camp and fans are eager to find out what improvements will be made from last season.
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Memphis Tigers FootballAAC commissioner says he can’t stop schools from leaving conference
Memphis hasn’t been shy about their conference realignment aspirations. SMU has been in the mix as well. Mike Aresco says you can’t lose any sleep over it.
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Memphis Tigers FootballConference coaches think AAC is up for grabs
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t fazed by fourth-place ranking in preseason poll, especially after watching Tulane’s title run last season.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers picked fourth in AAC preseason poll
After being voted to finish fifth in the last two preseason polls, the Tigers are expected to place fourth this season.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers quarterback Seth Henigan embracing role as veteran, leader
Seth Henigan is no longer considered a young quarterback. He’s entering his third year as a starter and is expected to take more of a leadership role.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield helps out Mid-South Food Bank
Each purchased ticket for Memphis’ Sept. 2 season opener against Bethune-Cookman will provide three meals to a family in need through the Mid-South Food Bank.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: ‘There is no place like home’
The Tigers have been able to bring a few transfers back to Memphis to play in front of their hometown fans.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers offensive coach Tim Cramsey forges partnerships with quarterbacks
What does the Tigers offensive coordinator want from his quarterbacks?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers women’s basketball to schedule home-and-home series with Lady Vols
A game between the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee will happen this upcoming season, and newly hired Tigers coach Alex Simmons will be coaching against her alma mater.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Jacob Likes nominated for Good Works Team
Nominees were chosen based on community service, academic commitment and their impact on and off the field.
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Sports Dalton Kendrick becomes second Tiger taken in the 2023 MLB Draft
It’s the first time since 2018 that multiple Memphis Tiger baseball players were drafted.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers transfer Maurice Hampton Jr. is back to playing two sports
MUS product Maurice Hampton Jr. started his college career as a two-sport athlete. After spending the last two years only playing baseball, he’ll be back to playing football games for the first time since the 2020 season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Defense predictions for 2023
The Tigers may not duplicate their 16 interceptions from last season, but passing yards allowed per game should decrease while the defensive line produces more sacks.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballNew program, same staff for Tigers women’s basketball coach
The three assistant coaches and three players Alex Simmons brought from Gardner-Webb have helped make the transition to Memphis much easier.
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