Doyle came as a punter, but those field-goal kicking skills never left
Memphis signed him for his known skills; fortunately for the Tigers, his high school coach made him round out his game.
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September 2021
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Memphis will honor Pro Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce in Mississippi State game
The first 1,000-yard receiver in Tigers history and Los Angeles Rams record-holder was inducted in August.
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Rudd, Veatch and AAC commissioner Mike Aresco weigh in on Big 12 news
U of M’s president and athletic director assert: “The final whistle hasn’t blown.”
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Tigers notebook: JJ Russell focusing on Arkansas State, but Mississippi State looms
Memphis is a 5.5-point favorite over Arkansas State, and quarterback Seth Henigan looks to be the long-term starter for the Tigers.
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Tigers Podcast: QB Grant Gunnell injury status, analyzing basketball roster rotations
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the breaking news that quarterback Grant Gunnell will have surgery on Monday.
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Memphis QB Grant Gunnell to have surgery Monday, according to former high school coach
Grant Gunnell dealt with injury issues during fall camp and didn’t dress for the season opener.
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No interference: Memphis defense is more confident in MacIntyre’s second year
The Tigers’ defense, hindered by unfamiliar assignments and a pandemic last season, have been able to play faster.
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Calkins: Hey, look, I’ve got mail (on race, realignment and the Big 12)
I wrote a column last week pondering whether race was a factor in Memphis being perpetually overlooked in realignment. As you can imagine, this went over well.
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Seth Henigan has a rare form of confidence for a true freshman
The 18-year-old passed the initial eye test, but tougher opponents loom.
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Tigers notebook: Ivory makes his mark; another in-state recruit commits
More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.
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Offense, led by freshmen Henigan, Thomas, on display in Tigers’ season opener
Seth Henigan became the Tigers’ first freshman starting quarterback to open a season, and running back Brandon Thomas had 16 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown.
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Box score: Memphis, 42; Nicholls State, 17
Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?
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Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?
The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.
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Key stats and numbers to know for the Tigers’ season opener
Here is a look at some of the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into the game against Nicholls State.
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Calkins: Is race a reason Memphis gets left out of realignment?
At a time when diversity is supposedly valued in education, you’d think Memphis would be an important addition to the Big 12. Instead, the conference is preparing to add BYU, where just 1% of the student body is Black.
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City of Memphis prohibiting tailgating in Tobey Park
Tailgating will not be allowed at any off-site game-day parking lots.
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College football is back — and so is tailgating
Tailgating and socializing among Tigers fans like Shawn Massey can feel just as important as the game itself.
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August 2021
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Top observations from the Memphis football depth chart
The running back appears to be set, but a number of spots on defense remain undecided.
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Calkins: Ryan Silverfield not losing sleep over QBs — but you can!
Ryan Silverfield declined to name a starting QB heading into Saturday’s opener against Nicholls State. It’s not the first time that has happened at Memphis — but it’s not great.
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Memphis linebacker’s faith has restored his joy on the field
The fifth-year linebacker’s walk with God has turned him into a better player and teammate.
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Calkins: Best way to honor Danton Barto is to get the shot that would’ve saved his life
Danton Barto, the all-time leading tackler in Memphis football history, has died of COVID-19. Before he died, he asked his wife to get vaccinated. The best way for Tigers fans to honor him would be to roll up their sleeves for No. 59.
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Literally, The Ambush: Tigers create new student sections
Student fan engagement is part of the reason for the U of M’s new venture.
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First kickoff coming up, but Tigers still selecting starting QB
Grant Gunnell is day to day because of an injury, and coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t ready for any announcement.
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Silverfield uses FDA approval as an opportunity to educate his players
The Tigers football coach will “never force our guys to get it done,” but he hopes teaching his players will lead to more acceptance of the vaccine.
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Danton Barto, former Memphis great, dies from COVID-19
Former Memphis linebacker Danton Barto, 50, has died from COVID-19.
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Memphis quarterback Grant Gunnell back at practice
The Arizona transfer had missed at least the past two practices.
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