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Who are the top Tiger running backs in spring practice?

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 08:39:26 -0500

Tigers coach Charles Huff said the team needs three running backs for each game and four he can count on for the season.

Penny Hardaway hires a general manager

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:53:43 -0500

The Memphis Tigers basketball program has its first GM, whose duties will include roster management, recruiting, revenue-share strategies and player evaluation.

'I am that dawg’: New coach at Memphis came to grind

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:20:37 -0500

The new head coach for the Tigers women’s basketball team looks to accomplish at Memphis what she has done everywhere else — win.

Memphis Basketball's director of scouting won't return

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:34:42 -0500

Joshua Townsend is the fifth staff member to be let go by head coach Penny Hardaway.

The 411 on the 4-2-5: What to know about Tigers' defensive scheme

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:00:59 -0500

Lance Guidry was Memphis coach Charles Huff’s first defensive coordinator at Marshall, and now they’re reunited at Memphis.

Tigers pound Wichita State to balance baseball series

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:31:14 -0500

Memphis defeated Wichita State 11-1 at FedExPark on Saturday. The two teams finish the three-game conference series Sunday at 1:05 p.m.

Memphis adds VCU to 2026-27 basketball schedule, report says

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:13:43 -0500

The Memphis Tigers have three future men’s basketball games scheduled against Virginia Commonwealth, according to a report in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

The latest key position in college football? It could be general manager.

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:10 -0500

Since the NCAA allowed student-athletes to be compensated, general managers have become a hot position in college football. As Corey Phillips steps into the position for the Memphis Tigers, he says it’s an “all duties assigned” kind of role.

Tigers name new women's basketball coach

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:34:04 -0500

Hana Haden was named the 2026 Sun Belt Coach of the Year.

What to know about the Tigers' new offensive scheme

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:45:33 -0500

Memphis offensive coordinator Kevin Decker learned a lot from former Tigers OC Tim Cramsey, but he said his scheme is different.

Safety Ian Foster shines on first day of Tigers spring practice

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:38:37 -0500

Memphis coach Charles Huff said he’s looking for consistency during spring practices, something safety Ian Foster is already exhibiting on Day 1.

Tigers spring ball preview: Who will start at quarterback this season?

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Coach Charles Huff is set to lead the Tigers through their first spring practice under new leadership.

Celtics escape ‘amazing’ Grizzlies with late rally

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:26:00 -0500

The injury-riddled Grizzlies had a 3-point lead over the Boston Celtics with seven minutes remaining, but the Celtics survived.

28 years, four coaches, zero titles: How can the next women’s basketball coach snap this slump?

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:56:13 -0500

The Memphis women’s basketball team hasn’t gone to the NCAA Tournament in almost 30 years. After firing Alex Simmons, the Tigers are searching for a spark. Local coaches and a former player weigh in on how to end the drought.

How much do Memphis football coaching staff members make in a year?

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:55:38 -0500

New head coach Charles Huff has a minimum salary pool of $4.4 million for his assistant coaches and support-staff members.

Judge questions validity of rule of restitution against Memphis in Cortez Braham Jr. legal case

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:29:01 -0500

Braham was granted a preliminary injunction, which allowed him to play the 2025 season for the Memphis Tigers after transferring from Nevada.

How much will new Tigers offensive coordinator make at Memphis?

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:15:44 -0500

Details have been disclosed on the contract for Kevin Decker, who has replaced Tim Cramsey as offensive coordinator for the Memphis Tigers.

Khris Middleton's fourth-quarter scoring frenzy leads Mavericks to victory against Grizzlies

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:41:08 -0500

Middleton scored 22 of the Mavericks’ 34 fourth-quarter points on the way to finishing with a game-high 35.

Memphis moving on from women's basketball coach Alex Simmons

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:10:59 -0500

The women’s team has not reached the NCAA Tournament since the 1997-98 season under coach Joye Lee-McNelis.

Memphis considering signing players to multi-year contracts with buyouts

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:47:15 -0600

Memphis athletic director Ed Scott updated the university’s Board of Trustees on revenue-sharing contracts with players, soccer stadium renovation and football ticket revenue.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Frank Bonner II

Who are the top Tiger running backs in spring practice?

Penny Hardaway hires a general manager

'I am that dawg’: New coach at Memphis came to grind

Memphis Basketball's director of scouting won't return

The 411 on the 4-2-5: What to know about Tigers' defensive scheme

Tigers pound Wichita State to balance baseball series

Memphis adds VCU to 2026-27 basketball schedule, report says

The latest key position in college football? It could be general manager.

Tigers name new women's basketball coach

What to know about the Tigers' new offensive scheme

Safety Ian Foster shines on first day of Tigers spring practice

Tigers spring ball preview: Who will start at quarterback this season?

Celtics escape ‘amazing’ Grizzlies with late rally

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