There are 49 article(s) tagged Tony Pollard:

• November 2022

  • NFL Week 8: Notable performances from former Tigers

    Tony Pollard had a career day and became the first Cowboys running back to score three rushing touchdowns in a game since 2015. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 01, 2022

• October 2022

  • NFL Week 7: Notable performances from former Tigers

    Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson had his first receiving touchdown of the season and his third score overall this year. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 25, 2022

  • NFL Week 5: Notable performances from former Tigers

    Cowboys running back Tony Pollard had his longest run of the season when he broke for a 57-yard touchdown to help Dallas defeat the Rams.

    By Frank Bonner II October 11, 2022

• September 2022

  • NFL Week 3: Notable performances from Tigers

    Tony Pollard had a season-high 105 rushing yards and Antonio Gibson scored a touchdown in back-to-back weeks.

    By Frank Bonner II September 27, 2022

  • NFL Week 2: Notable performances from Tigers

    Three former Tigers running backs scored their first touchdown of the season. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 20, 2022

• January 2022

  • Former Tigers in the NFL: The playoff edition

    Kenneth Gainwell scored one more touchdown in his final game of the season. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 18, 2022

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 17

    Genard Avery recorded his first sack of the season. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 03, 2022

• December 2021

  • Some former Tigers are showing their teeth in the NFL

    It’s no surprise to see multiple former University of Memphis running backs make the list. 

    By Frank Bonner II December 27, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 13

    Eagles kicker Jake Elliott and Lions kicker Riley Patterson combined to score 26 points on Sunday, Dec. 5.

    By Frank Bonner II December 06, 2021

• November 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 12

    Tony Pollard gave fans a Thanksgiving treat with a 100-yard kickoff return. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 29, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 11

    Running back Antonio Gibson and kicker Jake Elliott had season highs this week. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 22, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 10

    Antonio Gibson earns two touchdowns for the second time this season. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 17, 2021

• October 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 6

    Bobby McCain got his first interception of the season. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 18, 2021

  • Former Memphis Tigers continue to produce in the NFL

    Antonio Gibson heads the list of former Tigers who are making an impact for their pro teams.

    By Frank Bonner II October 11, 2021

• September 2020

  • NFL kickoff: Former Memphis Tigers playing on Sunday

    Several former U of M football stars shine in NFL, including Antonio Gibson, who could be the primary option out of the backfield for the Washington Football Team.

    By Drew Hill September 13, 2020

• July 2020

  • RBU? Memphis among the best at producing running backs

    When it comes to producing top-tier running backs, the Tigers have put themselves in elite company. In June, 247Sports looked at which programs produced the most draft picks by position over the last five drafts.

    By Steven Johnson July 19, 2020

• August 2019

  • Traveon Samuel getting back to ‘old self’ in Memphis Tigers offense

    Memphis Tigers running back Traveon Samuel thinks he's getting back to his "old self" in coach Mike Norvell's offense and Tony Pollard's old role. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 15, 2019

• June 2019

  • Kundarrius Taylor confident in NFL future after choosing Memphis over Oklahoma

    Kundarrius Taylor remains confident in his NFL future after picking Memphis over Oklahoma. 

    By Jonah Jordan June 16, 2019

• April 2019

  • Tony Pollard selected in fourth round by Dallas Cowboys

    The Dallas Cowboys selected Tony Pollard with the No. 128 pick in the NFL Draft. Pollard is the second Tiger picked in this year's draft after Darrell Henderson went to the Rams Friday.

    By Jonah Jordan April 28, 2019

  • 10 observations from Memphis Tigers spring practice

    The Memphis Tigers are in the middle of spring practice and closing in on their 2019 spring game. Here are 10 observations thus far.

    By Jonah Jordan April 04, 2019

• March 2019

  • Two running backs in two different spots at Memphis Pro Day

    Darrell Henderson and Tony Pollard were former teammates in two different situations at the Tigers Pro Day Wednesday afternoon. 

    By Jonah Jordan March 27, 2019

• January 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Retro jerseys and American Athletic Conference play

    Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss Saturday's matchup between Memphis and the SMU Mustangs; Penny Hardaway's recent thoughts about his team's deficiencies and 2019 recruiting class; football coach Mike Norvell's new staff; and Tony Pollard's decision to enter the NFL Draft.

    By Natalie Van Gundy January 18, 2019

  • Pollard becomes latest Tiger to declare for the NFL Draft

    Running back/kick returner Tony Pollard declared for the NFL Draft after his redshirt junior season. 

    By Jonah Jordan January 12, 2019

• October 2018

  • University of Memphis and QB Brady White focus on finishing

    In the aftermath of the 31-30 loss to UCF last Saturday, Memphis quarterback Brady White went straight to the aggravating bottom line: “We should have won that game, no doubt.”

    By Don Wade October 17, 2018