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Frank Bonner II
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August 2021
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Sports AAC commissioner denies colluding with ESPN on conference realignment
But American Athletic Conference head Mike Aresco declined to say if any Big 12 schools have reached out to him.
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Memphis Tigers Football AAC teams will have to forfeit if COVID-19 causes them to cancel game
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t forcing players to get vaccinated, but is trying to educate them. He says more than 80% of the team will be vaccinated by the season opener.
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SportsLast season’s numbers bring only new demands on Calvin Austin III
The Memphis Tigers wide receiver will have to adjust to a new quarterback, but the expectations have risen.
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Memphis Tigers Football Day 1 of Tigers football camp, and it’s time to get familiar
Coach Ryan Silverfield, starting his second full season, sees it as time to get back to basics.
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Memphis Tigers Football Isaac Bruce humble, but has message to one doubter: ‘How ya like me now?’
Bruce, the first Tigers player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, also made sure to mention Memphis prominently during his speech.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football notebook: Silverfield finds unique way to build camaraderie
COVID-19 precautions are preventing Silverfield from executing his usual team bonding outings, but that doesn’t mean he’s given up on unique ways to create team chemistry.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis headed into new season more physically prepared
Silverfield said the team’s conditioning still has a long way to go before reaching the season opener against Nicholls on Sept. 4, but he mentioned his players are in significantly better shape now than they were this time last year.
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High School Sports Memphis lands commitment from PURE Youth quarterback Tevin Carter
Three-star homegrown commit joins Tigers’ 2022 class.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers use competition to forge new offensive line
Tigers offensive line coach Jim Bridge is counting on position battles improving the overall work ethic of his group.
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Memphis Tigers FootballCharles Bankins brings NFL approach to Tigers special teams
Bankins is placing his players in the best position to produce quality film for potential NFL scouts.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: A major recruiting week for Memphis
Ryan Silverfield is in his second year as head coach and he’s already landed a couple of recruits that rank pretty high on the Tigers all-time recruiting list.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis quarterback Grant Gunnell is day to day
The Arizona transfer was not seen at practice Wednesday.
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Memphis Tigers Football Liberty Park construction rearranges Tiger football parking
The Tigers kick off the season by hosting Nicholls at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers partner with Kroger for football season opener
Tickets for the Sept. 4 game, where the University of Memphis will face Nicholls State University, will be discounted to $10, with $1 being donated to the Mid-South Food Bank for each ticket sold.
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Memphis Tigers Football Depth at running back will keep the Tigers’ backfield fresh
Memphis is fortunate to have multiple running backs at its disposal to keep the backfield as fresh as possible.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis quarterback Grant Gunnell back at practice
The Arizona transfer had missed at least the past two practices.
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Memphis Tigers Football Danton Barto, former Memphis great, dies from COVID-19
Former Memphis linebacker Danton Barto, 50, has died from COVID-19.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield uses FDA approval as an opportunity to educate his players
The Tigers football coach will “never force our guys to get it done,” but he hopes teaching his players will lead to more acceptance of the vaccine.
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Memphis Tigers Football First kickoff coming up, but Tigers still selecting starting QB
Grant Gunnell is day to day because of an injury, and coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t ready for any announcement.
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Memphis Tigers Football Literally, The Ambush: Tigers create new student sections
Student fan engagement is part of the reason for the U of M’s new venture.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: How are the receivers handling the QB battle?
Developing good timing and chemistry with a quarterback and his receivers is invaluable.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers defensive back enters transfer portal
La’Andre Thomas started 14 games in 2019 but opted out last season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Podcast: Football season opener and Emoni Bates
Happy Emoni Bates week, Tigers fans.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis linebacker’s faith has restored his joy on the field
The fifth-year linebacker’s walk with God has turned him into a better player and teammate.
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