A former Tiger is joining Memphis’ defensive-coaching staff
Curtis Akins, who played for the Tigers from 2014 to 2018, will be a defensive quality-control assistant coach.
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February 2024
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Tigers podcast: Hardaway’s rotation, NCAA Tourney chances, recruiting
The latest Daily Memphis Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston covers coach Penny Hardaway’s rotation, Memphis’ NCAA Tournament path after snapping its losing streak and some football recruiting talk.
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Memphis adds four more players to the 2024 recruiting class
The Memphis Tigers now have 38 total signatures for the 2024 class after adding three defensive backs and an offensive lineman on National Signing Day.
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National Signing Day 2024: Meet the new Memphis Tigers football signees
A look at recent transfer portal activity for the Memphis Tigers, including gains and losses, heading into the 2024 season.
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Tigers’ Ryan Silverfield, Seth Henigan win TSWA awards
Memphis’ Ryan Silverfield was named TSWA Coach of the Year while Seth Henigan won Player of the Year honors.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballot
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Memphis Tigers set date for spring game
Coach Ryan Silverfield’s team is coming off a 10-win season and a victory over Iowa State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
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January 2024
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Salaries obtained for two new Memphis football coaching staff members
The Daily Memphian has acquired documents that contain pay rates for former Tigers Reggie Howard and Lou Esposito.
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Memphis graduate assistant Brady White joins Arizona State’s staff
Brady White started his college playing career at Arizona State, and now, he’s headed back.
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NFL Wild Card Weekend: Notable performances from former Tigers
Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Calvin Austin III and Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard both scored touchdowns during the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.
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Buckley: So many in Memphis have a favorite Jack Eaton moment. It’s hard to pick one.
Beloved, late Memphis Tigers play-by-man and TV sportscaster Jack Eaton is remembered by friends and admirers with smiles and laughs as he is inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame.
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Memphis hires former Tiger Reggie Howard as cornerbacks coach
Reggie Howard will coach the cornerbacks while deputy head coach Charles Clark is still the defensive backs coach.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis plans to meet Liberty Stadium fundraising goal by end of 2024
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis plans to meet Liberty Stadium fundraising goal by end of 2024
The $50 million donated by FedEx founder Fred Smith’s family won’t be released until Memphis matches it by raising an additional $50 million.
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New hire Esposito also will serve as co-coordinator of Memphis’ defense
Former Tiger replaces defensive line coach Kyle Pope, who spent four years with the program.
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Tigers podcast: Basketball issues, AAC play, football expectations
From David Jones’ play for the No. 15 Tigers to Seth Henigan’s in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, there’s plenty to discuss on the first 2024 edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston.
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NFL Week 18: Notable performances from former Tigers
Bryce Huff reached 10 sacks on the year after recording two this week. He tied the 11th-most sacks in a single season by a New York Jets player.
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Memphis Tigers football recruiting tracker: Class of 2024 signees
With the start of the early signing period having come Wednesday, a look at the Memphis Tigers’ Class of 2024 football signees and NCAA transfer portal pickups.
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Memphis linebackers coach Jordon Hankins promoted to defensive coordinator
Jordon Hankins was the defensive coordinator in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl as the Tigers’ defense held Iowa State to zero rushing yards in a 36-26 win.
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Tigers Football Insider: Will Memphis be favorite to win the AAC next season?
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Tigers Football Insider: Will Memphis be favorite to win the AAC next season?
The offense appears to be poised for another strong year behind quarterback Seth Henigan.
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NFL Week 17: Notable performances from former Tigers
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott is 14-of-15 on field-goal attempts of 40 yards or more. He’s only missed two of his 31 total field goal tries all season.
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Martin: The Tigers end droughts, and more predictions for the 2024 Memphis sports scene
The last day of the calendar year is here, which means it’s time for Martin’s annual tradition of telling you the future regarding the Memphis sports scene.
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December 2023
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Buckley: Seth Henigan and the Tigers felt disrespected. It showed.
The Memphis quarterback went 24-34 for 364 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions, winning game MVP honors in a win over Iowa State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
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Tigers cap 10-win season with AutoZone Liberty Bowl victory over Iowa State
Seth Henigan’s 364 yards passing and 4 touchdown passes help the Memphis Tigers win bowl and help Henigan set a school career passing record.
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Silverfield gets big ‘finish’ against Iowa State, thinks bigger for 2024
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Silverfield gets big ‘finish’ against Iowa State, thinks bigger for 2024
The Tigers put the finishing touches on a 10-win season in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and Silverfield has his eyes on a conference championship next season.
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For Tigers, 10 victories is something to savor
Ryan Silverfield and company do plenty well en route to reaching double-digit wins for just the fifth time in program’s 108-year history.
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Box score: Memphis 36, Iowa State 26
AutoZone Liberty Bowl box score from Friday’s NCAA football game between the Memphis Tigers and Iowa State Cyclones.
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