Memphis doing all it can to keep up with changes in college athletics
The Tigers are investing in new facilities and not shying away from the NIL era.
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The Tigers are investing in new facilities and not shying away from the NIL era.
Penny Hardaway has selected a replacement for Rodney Hamilton as director of basketball operations.
Aresco says FBS football breaking away from the NCAA would help level the playing field. “We can fight for a healthier and more equitable system on the various fronts that are still in play that are still available to us.” Silverfield expects more consistent play from Tigers this seasonRelated stories:
University of Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield looks for the run game, field-goal kicking and defense to be more reliable than last year.
The Tigers have now been ranked fifth for two consecutive years.
The preseason watchlists for national awards are rolling out, and three Tigers have made it on four different watchlists so far.
Brendan Dwyer, Harley King and Michael Schroeder have all been hired, athletics director Laird Veatch announced on Tuesday.
“Any time you have the opportunity to play an in-state opponent, it makes sense from a recruiting and logistical standpoint,” coach Ryan Silverfield said in a statement.
The opening games of the ESPN Events Invitational are set.
No matter what’s going on with conference realignment, Ryan Silverfield’s focus is on the program.
Athletic Director Laird Veatch believes the Tigers are right on the bubble of possible conference realignment, and increasing football ticket sales would help.
Smyrna High School athlete Arion Carter announced his commitment to Memphis on Wednesday.
Calvin Austin III has a speed rating of 95 on Madden NFL 23, which is top 10 of all receivers.
Around 75 women participated in the clinic to tour the facility and learn more about the football program, players and coaches.
Third-year coach Ryan Silverfield is “safe and secure” in his job, according to the annual college football rankings by CBS.
The Tigers ranked near the bottom of the league in rushing yards, total yards allowed and time of possession.
Former quarterback Brady White will be back on the sidelines as an offensive graduate assistant.
The Tigers’ 2021 class ranked No. 49 by Rivals.com. The 2022 class ranked No. 46 and the 2023 class is currently ranked No. 56.
Memphis will host the Broncos in 2023 and will play in Idaho in 2026.
Memphis Tigers defensive back Greg Rubin was targeted a lot by quarterbacks as a freshman, and he turned that into having the second-most pass deflections in the conference.
Joseph Scates plays with confidence but didn’t join the Tigers with a big ego. “I just want to work,” he said.
Memphis landed two defensive linemen and a linebacker to the 2023 recruiting class on Saturday.
In addition to helping Vitalant reduce the Memphis area’s shortage of blood and platelet donors, football players also pitched in to assist some pups from Memphis Animal Services get a field trip.
Kicker Chris Howard will join the Tigers, who struggled with field goals last season.
If Deion Sanders and JSU get their way, Tennessee State could be facing Jackson State for the final time in the iconic game.