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ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 2 games.
Tim Buckley
Tim is a veteran sportswriter who graduated from CBHS in Memphis and the University of Missouri. He previously covered LSU sports in Baton Rouge, and the University of Louisiana football and basketball for The Daily Advertiser/USA TODAY Network in Lafayette, the NBA’s Utah Jazz for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning for the St. Petersburg Times in Florida and West Texas State basketball for the Amarillo Globe News in Texas.
There are 357 articles by Tim Buckley :
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SportsNew student-athlete housing a ‘recruiting advantage’ for the Tigers
The new building will be located close to soccer, baseball, softball and track and field venues, including the future Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.
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Memphis Tigers FootballBuckley: It was all rainbows for Memphis. And a dark cloud hangs over FSU.
No. 25 Memphis beats Florida State on a day so much went so right for Ryan Silverfield’s Tigers, but don’t tell the coach about polls, playoffs or rainbows.
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Memphis Tigers FootballBuckley: Memphis should NOT jump to the Pac-12
Let us count the reasons. The list is longer than the current number of Pac-12 members.
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Sports AAC, Arkansas leaders weigh in on potential Memphis Pac-12 move
American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti and Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek react to a possible move by the Memphis Tigers to the rebuilding Pac-12.
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Memphis Tigers Football Report: Pac-12 meeting to discuss Memphis, Tulane
AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti scheduled to meet with media Tuesday amid reports regarding Memphis and the Pac-12.
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Sports Memphis decides to remain in AAC
The Memphis Tigers have decided to stay put in the AAC rather than jump to the new-look Pac-12.
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Penny Hardaway ‘proud to represent the AAC’ amid Memphis to Pac 12 talks
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SportsBuckley: It was a bad deal. Really bad. Ed Scott makes a convincing case.
The Tigers’ first-year athletic director was persuasive explaining why Memphis turned down the Pac-12, not just saying it was bad but explaining why in no uncertain terms.
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Memphis Tigers FootballBuckley: Kobee Minor delivered a big blow. Ryan Silverfield called it. Sort of.
Kobee Minor came off the edge and delivered a crushing blindside hit that caused MTSU quarterback Nicholas Vattiato to cough up the ball and wake up the Tigers.
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Memphis Tigers FootballBuckley: Memphis’ conference future? The Tigers will not beg.
With no indication the ACC or Big 12 intends to extend a membership offer anytime soon, where does that leave a Memphis Tigers program wanting to play bigger and better opponents?
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A streak ended, but Seth Henigan just wants to clean up the Tigers’ offense
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October 2024
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Memphis Tigers BasketballBuckley: Nicholas Jourdain exudes joy. Familiarity fuels this Tiger’s smile.
Nicholas Jourdain is the Tigers’ only returning scholarship player. The pep in his step at the Blue and Gray Showcase is a tip that staying in Memphis means more than most may know.
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SportsThe Memphis Golf Association City Am nearly died. Ben Fisher gave it life.
The Memphis Golf Association City Amateur was first played in 1914. It was down to only 12 players in 2021. Now it is alive and well.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballAnalysis: Memphis Tigers face ‘tough decisions’ about revenue sharing
If all falls into place as expected at the start of the 2025-26 school year, House vs. the NCAA could change the look of college sports as we know it now.
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Memphis GrizzliesBuckley: Z-Bo and Jarvo have more in common than you may know
Jarvis Greer was born in Memphis. Zach Randolph was not. The two love the city just the same. “It’s home,” Z-Bo said.
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Memphis Tigers FootballBuckley: Memphis needs Mario Anderson. Anderson may need the Tigers more.
Mario Anderson had his best game as a Tiger. It came after his worst game as a Tiger.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway addresses Tyreek Smith situation, offers injury updates
Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway addressed forward Tyreek Smith’s return and presented an injury report prior to the Tigers’ preseason game against Alabama.
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Memphis Tigers FootballBuckley: Roc Taylor wasn’t about to drop the pass that saved the day
Seth Henigan’s record-breaking 91st touchdown throw was a ‘neat deal’ and helped the Tigers win a game that looked to be getting away.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies update status of injured Bane, Smart
The Memphis Grizzlies have updated the injury status of starters Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart, Vince Williams Jr. and Cam Spencer.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballBuckley: Tony Bennett walked away from college basketball. Penny Hardaway isn’t going anywhere.
“As far as Penny Hardaway, I can honestly say this: I couldn’t be prouder of his willingness to try to adapt and understand what he does well and where we can help him,” Ed Scott said.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballBuckley: Penny Hardaway heard the boos. P.J. Haggerty heard nothing.
New Tiger P.J. Haggerty toyed with Missouri late in Memphis’ 83-75 season-opening win at FedExForum.
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Memphis Tigers FootballFinebaum: Ole Miss-Georgia looms, Tennessee’s big game, assessing Ryan Silverfield
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 10 games.
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Memphis Tigers FootballFour Downs with Finebaum: Ole Miss mystery, dangerous Tennessee, Memphis’ great quarterback
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 9 games.
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Memphis Tigers FootballFour Downs with Finebaum: Tennessee ‘looking great,’ Ole Miss ‘desperate,’ Memphis accomplishments ‘amazing’
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 8 games, including ones about Tennessee, Ole Miss and Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers FootballFour Downs with Finebaum: Memphis real deal, UT hot, Ole Miss near perfect
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 3 games.
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Memphis Tigers FootballFour downs with Finebaum: National title contender, ‘dumpster fire,’ Tigers team facing a huge decision
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 4 games. Tennessee championship hopes, Memphis Pac-12 decision addressed.
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