Tigers Football Insider: Memphis plans to have the best special teams in the country
Special teams coordinator Charles Bankins wants to have the No. 1 ranked special teams unit and wants Joe Doyle to be nation’s best punter this season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Report: Tigers hire new basketball assistant coach
The University of Memphis basketball program is hiring an assistant coach with links to former Duke leader Mike Krzyzewski, according to reports.
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Memphis Tigers FootballSilverfield expects ‘big things’ from tight end Caden Prieskorn
University of Memphis junior Caden Prieskorn appears to be the front-runner to replace former Tiger Sean Dykes as tight end.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers defensive lineman enters the transfer portal
A player who spent two seasons with the University of Memphis is no longer listed on the Tigers’ official roster for the 2022 season.
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Memphis Tigers FootballThe highs — and lows — of Ryan Silverfield’s first two seasons
Entering his third season as head football coach at the University of Memphis, he has led the Tigers through a pandemic, adapted to the transfer portal and posted the highest winning percentage in program history by a first-year head coach.
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Memphis Tigers Football Turnover battles: Can the Tigers’ force more interceptions this season?
The Tigers ranked ninth in the AAC in interceptions last year after finishing first or second in that category for five consecutive seasons.
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Memphis Tigers Football Will Danton Barto have his number retired?
The Tigers have a new process of retiring numbers of former athletes and Danton Barto’s name has been submitted.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers coach emphasizes turnovers, rushing, kicking in first day of training camp
Day 1 of fall camp is in the books for Memphis and coach Ryan Silverfield was clear on where he expects the Tigers to improve from last season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Five players to keep tabs on during fall camp
Here are five interesting offensive players that fans may want to pay attention to.
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Memphis Tigers Football 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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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis hires director of basketball operations
Penny Hardaway has selected a replacement for Rodney Hamilton as director of basketball operations.
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Memphis Tigers Football AAC commissioner Mike Aresco supports FBS football having its own governance
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.”
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Silverfield expects more consistent play from Tigers this season
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield expects more consistent play from Tigers this season
University of Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield looks for the run game, field-goal kicking and defense to be more reliable than last year.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers voted fifth in AAC preseason media poll
The Tigers have now been ranked fifth for two consecutive years.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Players who are listed on national watchlists
The preseason watchlists for national awards are rolling out, and three Tigers have made it on four different watchlists so far.
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Sports Memphis hires three associate athletic directors
Brendan Dwyer, Harley King and Michael Schroeder have all been hired, athletics director Laird Veatch announced on Tuesday.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football announces home-and-home series with Middle Tennessee
“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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers reportedly will face Seton Hall in ESPN Events Invitational opener
The opening games of the ESPN Events Invitational are set.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis coach preps for a ‘big year’ in college football at Youth Villages clinic
No matter what’s going on with conference realignment, Ryan Silverfield’s focus is on the program.
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Memphis Tigers Football U of M athletic director talks ticket sales and conference realignment
Athletic Director Laird Veatch believes the Tigers are right on the bubble of possible conference realignment, and increasing football ticket sales would help.
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Sports Tigers land second commit from Smyrna High School
Smyrna High School athlete Arion Carter announced his commitment to Memphis on Wednesday.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Madden NFL 23 shows respect to Calvin Austin’s speed
Calvin Austin III has a speed rating of 95 on Madden NFL 23, which is top 10 of all receivers.
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Memphis Tigers Football Female fans get insiders’ look at Tigers football
Around 75 women participated in the clinic to tour the facility and learn more about the football program, players and coaches.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers head football coach ‘safe and secure,’ according to CBS Sports
Third-year coach Ryan Silverfield is “safe and secure” in his job, according to the annual college football rankings by CBS.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Three areas where Memphis needs to improve this season
The Tigers ranked near the bottom of the league in rushing yards, total yards allowed and time of possession.
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