Tigers’ Quindell Johnson: ‘It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish’
It was a season of growing pains, with too many freshmen getting thrown into the fire. But the Tigers were able to rejoice at the end.
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November 2021
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Calkins: Yes, Ryan Silverfield cried Saturday. Here’s why those tears felt right.
The Memphis Tigers didn’t have the season they wanted. But Saturday night they got the win they needed to keep their eight-year bowl streak alive.
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Memphis becomes bowl eligible with a win over Tulane
The Green Wave’s turnovers in the second half bolstered the Tigers’ efforts on senior day.
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Key stats and numbers to know in Tigers’ season finale
The most important number heading into this game is 6. The Tigers need their sixth win to qualify for their eighth straight bowl game.
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How Calvin Austin III grinded his way from overlooked recruit to NFL prospect
Colleges didn’t want to take a chance on Calvin Austin III because of his size, but he bet on himself and is headed hopefully toward an NFL career.
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For Memphis seniors, it’s one last Tiger Walk, last chance to extend bowl streak
Calvin Austin III considers himself blessed, and defensive lineman John Tate IV anticipates he’ll shed a few tears on senior day.
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For two coaches in Memphis-Tulane game, friendship stops at kickoff
Ryan Silverfield and Tulane offensive coordinator Chip Long have even served on the same staffs. On Saturday, each has specific streaks to continue or end.
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Listen to Tigers beat writers preview football senior day and men’s basketball trip to Brooklyn
Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the importance of this year’s football senior day and what it means for the program.
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Silverfield’s message to Tigers: ‘Now more than ever I need your absolute best’
The University of Memphis will need a top effort from its younger players against Tulane as it prepares for the most important senior night in recent history.
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How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 11
Running back Antonio Gibson and kicker Jake Elliott had season highs this week.
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Key stats, numbers to know against No.17 Houston
The Tigers, who have struggled on offense in recent weeks, will be encountering the sixth-ranked defense in the nation.
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How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 10
Antonio Gibson earns two touchdowns for the second time this season.
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Tigers know what’s on the line, with formidable Houston team in the way
Bowl eligibility depends on what happens in the final two weeks of the season.
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Listen to Tigers beat writers talk football bowl eligibility and preview basketball matchup against Saint Louis
Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down what happened in the football loss to East Carolina and what the Tigers need to do to win their sixth game at Houston.
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Memphis kickoff time against Tulane set for 6:30 p.m.
Tigers will end the regular season with an evening kickoff against a Tulane team that hasn’t won in Memphis since 1998.
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Calvin Austin III’s status hangs in balance, along with Tigers’ season
The University of Memphis receiver’s injury has complicated the Tigers’ situation, with the run game stagnant.
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Calkins: The real reason to worry about Memphis football
Was Ryan Silverfield wrong to go for the two-point conversion Saturday? Maybe. But that’s not what Tigers football fans should be concerned about.
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Memphis loses overtime gamble to East Carolina
David Kemp’s 24-yard field goal forces OT, but team’s kicking woes prompt coach Ryan Silverfield to go with 2-point conversion attempt instead of extra point after overtime TD.
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Tigers’ hallmark this season: Inconsistency with a dash of what’s possible
With losses to inferior opponents and wins against ranked teams, it’s anyone’s guess what will show up next week.
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Three-star QB from Georgia commits to Memphis
The second quarterback to join the 2022 recruiting class chose the University of Memphis over offers from Arkansas State, Tulane, Virginia Tech, Yale and Akron.
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Key stats and numbers to know against East Carolina
Here are the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into Saturday, where the Tigers are a 5-point favorite.
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Listen to Tigers beat writers preview weekend football and basketball matchups
Memphis football is coming off an exciting upset over SMU and is one game away from being bowl eligible.
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Tigers must guard ball against ECU’s appetite for turnovers
ECU is ranked 12th in takeaways, while the Tigers have had at least one turnover in each of the past eight games.
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Analysis: Breaking down Tigers’ defensive improvement in past 3 games
The defense is trending upward in the final games of the season for the second consecutive year.
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Tigers fans recall the frenzy — and when the goal post came down
On the 25th anniversary of the famous win over Tennessee, Tiger fans reminisce on the celebration that took down the goal post.
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