Calkins: From ‘bush league’ (Tennessee) to ‘a better place’ (Memphis)
Star wide receiver Roc Taylor was jilted by Tennessee and landed at Memphis. He and his coach both say Taylor ended up at the better program.
Topic: Ryan Silverfield
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February 2021
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Memphis football puts the finishing touches on highest-rated recruiting class in history
Coach Ryan Silverfield managed to bring in enough talent to fill the holes left by transfers and opt-outs.
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Analysis: Why Memphis football fans shouldn’t worry about string of transfers
The Tigers aren’t the only program affected. An expected rule change has led to what one recruiting director calls “free agency in college football.”
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Pandemic fatigue: The fight we all share
It has been almost 11 months since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Shelby County, and we are tired. Even those who want to follow all the protocols and continue the good fight are more likely to ‘slip’ now and then. It’s called human nature and surveys show that across the country, Americans are weary of the pandemic.
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January 2021
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Memphis QB Connor Adair enters transfer portal
The backup quarterback will transfer after opting out of the 2020 season.
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Memphis lands another Power Five transfer in homecoming
Defensive lineman Devon Robinson’s time at Mississippi State made him realize he wanted to return to Memphis.
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Calkins: Silverfield adds another impact transfer (this one will lick his face)
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield added a transfer this week with excellent quickness and a low center of gravity. Happily, it’s a dog.
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Who’s in, who’s out? A quick look at U of M football seniors’ status
Four Tigers have announced they will return, but the team awaits the decisions of three key players.
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December 2020
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Jacobi Francis returning to U of M in 2021
One of the Tigers’ best defensive players is returning for next season
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Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro
The school’s all-time leader in passing yards made sure to accomplish one last historic feat in his final game with the Tigers. Related story: Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU
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Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic: Three things to watch in Montgomery Bowl
Winning the battles against the FAU secondary will be key in breaking the bowl game losing streak.
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Memphis football lands two high-profile transfers from Michigan State
Devontae Dobbs and Julian Barnett were both four-star prospects in the class of 2019.
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FAU defense is the Tigers’ biggest hurdle to snapping their bowl drought
Memphis will need to somehow achieve a balanced offensive attack.
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FAU yet another team that utilizes two QBs; here’s what Memphis faces
Statistically, the Tigers’ opponent in the Montgomery Bowl has a weaker offense, but that doesn’t mean the planning is easier.
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Why Memphis decided not to opt out of the Montgomery Bowl
This will be the Tigers’ seventh straight bowl appearance, but they also have lost five in a row.
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Silverfield’s recruiting emphasis on local, Texas and Louisiana talent pays off
Seven or eight players likely will enroll early to take advantage of workouts and learning Memphis’ playbook.
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Analysis: How Houston’s zone read offense stacks up against that of previous Tigers opponents
Memphis will be facing another mobile quarterback in Houston’s Clayton Tune.
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Times have changed for Memphis’ offense: Less flash, more grind
The Tigers are “peeling back that onion” and seeing what existing layer can be used against Houston.
Related Story: Memphis-Houston kickoff time moved to afternoon
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Tigers’ highest-rated football recruit rejoins 2021 class after decommitting in November
Four-star Louisiana linebacker Andrew Jones recommits to Memphis. Is another commitment on the way?
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Memphis’ next opponent is another with extra time to prepare
The Tigers don’t know what to expect vs. Houston, but they know they must improve their blocking.
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Bowl projections: Where the experts think Memphis could play
The latest round has the Tigers potentially facing an SEC team. Currently sitting at 6-3 overall, here are the bowls where the experts think the Tigers could end up.
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Calkins: The Tigers aren’t having their greatest year ever (but, hey, neither are you)
Memphis lost to Tulane Saturday, ending any hope of reaching a fourth straight championship game. Maybe that means the season was unsuccessful. Or maybe, in the time of COVID, we should reevaluate what we mean by success.
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Does this season measure up to the Tigers’ new high standard?
The Tigers won’t be competing for an AAC title, but there’s still the possibility of finishing on a high note.
Related: Memphis loses to Tulane —and its shot at AAC title game
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Memphis loses to Tulane — and its shot at the AAC title game
The Tigers’ run game was quashed again, and Tulane’s freshman quarterback rose to the occasion.
Related: Box score: Tulane 35, Memphis 21
Does this season measure up to the Tigers new high standard?
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Memphis’ offensive line under the microscope vs. Tulane
The Tigers' previous trip to New Orleans, in 2018, did not go well.
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