Third-down stops aren’t always enough for the Memphis defense
Analytics have made fourth-down conversions more common making it even more difficult for the Memphis defense to get off the field. Related story:
Topic: Memphis Football
RSSThere are 636 article(s) tagged Memphis Football:
-
October 2021
-
-
Key stats, numbers frame game against Tulsa
Memphis is reeling from turnovers and penalties the past two games, and Tulsa has one win this season.
-
Turnovers are top focus for Tigers’ offense, defense this week
The Tigers have just three takeaways in five games heading into Saturday’s AAC battle with Tulsa.
-
City already has hired architect to evaluate Liberty Bowl; new stadium not out of question
Mayor Jim Strickland said the architect’s conclusion will lead to “cost-efficient” considerations.
-
Calkins: If Memphis doesn’t stop losing, it’ll fumble away the future
For the second straight week, the Tigers fumbled away a big lead and a win. But that’s not the bad news. The bad news is what losing could mean for the athletic program.
-
Memphis blows another lead for its second straight loss
In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command.
Related Story:
-
Fumbles becoming an increasing problem for the Tigers
The Tigers have four lost fumbles in the past two games, putting the defense in difficult situations.
-
Calkins: Call the Liberty Bowl whatever you like. Just don’t call it good enough
The Liberty Bowl has a new name, which is fine. But the old stadium needs a whole lot more than that.
-
Key stats, numbers to know for the Tigers’ first conference game
Temple has the No. 1 pass defense in the country, but has been vulnerable on fourth downs.
-
-
September 2021
-
Tigers don’t have time for the past as they return to scene of the crime
The Tigers are back in Philadelphia for the first time since the controversial 2019 loss to Temple. Said Calvin Austin III: “It comes a time where you’ve just got to move on from it.”
-
Calvin Austin III signs NIL deal with The Wing Guru
This is Austin’s first deal since the NCAA started allowing players to make money from their name, image and likeness.
-
Listen to DM beat writers discuss football’s recent loss, basketball’s first official practice
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the Tigers first loss last week and what to expect from their first conference game at Temple.
-
Two for two: Memphis has to prep for two-quarterback offense again
The Tigers have faced it before, and Jacobi Francis isn’t overly concerned about having to do it again, this time against Temple.
-
Silverfield understands Henigan, Thomas experiencing growing pains, but mistakes ‘can’t happen again’
The Tigers coach still has confidence in key freshmen, even after costly fumbles against UTSA.
-
One disappointing loss doesn’t mean all hope is gone for Tigers
The University of Memphis endured a rough day against UTSA, but they start with a clean slate in the AAC next week.
-
Tigers start smoothly, stumble at finish as UTSA ends home winning streak
UTSA, with a top-10 defense in the nation, clamped down on Memphis in the second half.
-
Calkins: The Memphis streak is dead. And Memphis is responsible.
After nearly three years of winning at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, the Tigers lost a football game at home. They have nobody to blame but themselves.
-
Key stats and numbers to know against UTSA
Both teams love to run the ball but their defenses aren’t allowing big numbers on the ground.
-
Next up: Tigers will have to protect QB from USTA’s top-10 defense
The Tigers went head-to-head against an SEC defense last week. On Saturday, it’s UTSA and a defensive unit that allowed just eight rushing yards last week.
-
Tigers Podcast: Football and men’s basketball could have special seasons
University of Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and Tigers basketball beat writer Steven Johnson talk about the potential of the football and men’s basketball programs this year.
-
Freshman DB Greg Rubin says: ‘Keep on coming’
Quarterbacks are targeting the true freshman, and he’s embracing it with his Memphis grit.
-
Brandon Thomas is great, but give some credit to the Tigers’ O-line
The offensive line wasn’t pleased with last season’s performance; its improvements have helped Brandon Thomas become the No. 2 rusher in the country.
-
Eldridge ‘Pete’ Mitchell, first Black coach in Tigers football program, dies at 87
Mitchell, a Memphis native, was an assistant from 1970 to 1975 and later opened an insurance agency.
-
Henigan showed the grit Memphis needs from its quarterback in a game that wasn’t pretty
The true freshman kept his wits about him after the first interception of his college career and an unproductive first half.
-
Looking at the plays that keyed the Tigers’ breathtaking win
Memphis’ defense got the wheels rolling with a scoop-and-score, and ended the game with a crucial stop.
-