There are 39 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers Athletics:

• June 2024

  • Interim AD, two others added to Tigers athletic director search

    The Memphis Tigers now are expected to interview up to 10 candidates for their vacant athletic director job, including current interim AD Jeff Crane.

    By Tim Buckley June 25, 2024

  • Candidates for U of M athletic director identified

    Four candidates are expected to interview for the Memphis Tigers vacant AD position. The winning candidate who’s hired could be announced as soon as the end of the month.

    By Tim Buckley, John Martin June 25, 2024

• May 2024

  • ‘It’s gonna be very exciting': Silverfield anticipates big Tigers season

    Silverfield and select Memphis coaches addressed fans during the second stop of the athletic department’s three-part “Tigers on Tour” event.

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    Memphis Tigers announce kickoff times for 7 games, 3 ESPN games

    Memphis’ game against Mizzou set for opening night of 2024-25 season

    By Parth Upadhyaya May 31, 2024

  • Phase 1: Liberty Stadium renovations have begun

    Phase 1 of renovation work at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is now underway.

    By Tim Buckley May 29, 2024

  • Three dates for Tigers on Tour events set

    The Memphis athletics department announced East Memphis, Collierville and the Arlington/Lakeland area as its three locations. 

    By Frank Bonner II May 01, 2024

  • ESPN’s Paul Finebaum says ACC, Big 12 made mistake in not choosing Memphis

    Paul Finebaum said he thought Memphis was a better match for the ACC than SMU.

    By Drew Hill May 01, 2024

• April 2024

  • Martin: On the Memphis AD search and the U of M basketball roster

    Spring is in the air, and things are busy over at the University of Memphis. Penny Hardaway still has some pieces to add, and the Tigers need a new athletic director. 

    By John Martin April 30, 2024

  • FedEx announces $25M for Memphis NIL deal

    The Memphis-based American multinational conglomerate is investing $5 million per year for the next five years in University of Memphis student-athletes “who will be promoting FedEx initiatives,” according to a press release.

    By Parth Upadhyaya April 19, 2024

• February 2024

  • Memphis Tigers paying homage to their Black pioneers

    In September of last year, the Memphis athletic department launched its trailblazers initiative to honor each sport’s first Black athlete to play for the Tigers.

    By Frank Bonner II February 27, 2024

• January 2024

  • U of M announces seven Hall of Fame inductees

    The induction ceremony for the new University of Memphis Hall of Fame members will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Billy J. Murphy Complex. 

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    DeAndre Williams signs with Philippine pro team, records double-double in debut

    By Frank Bonner II January 11, 2024

• December 2023

  • Tigers fall to Tulsa in AAC opener

    Despite a fast start, the Tigers would not be able to match the hot shooting of the Golden Hurricane and suffered the 71-62 loss.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 30, 2023

  • Memphis linebackers coach to become interim DC for AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    Memphis linebackers coach Jordon Hankins will be the interim defensive coordinator for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl game against Iowa State.

    By Frank Bonner II December 26, 2023

• June 2023

  • Tigers’ executive associate athletic director leaving for Kansas State

    Adam Walker is headed back to his alma mater after spending more than a decade with the Memphis Tigers. 

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    Former MUS two-sport standout transfers to Memphis

    By Frank Bonner II June 09, 2023

• May 2023

  • Memphis Tigers baseball team completes series sweep of USF

    The Tigers improve to 26-22 overall and 8-10 in conference play with the three-game sweep of South Florida.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 07, 2023