Memphis-Arkansas State set for prime-time kickoff at 7 p.m.
With few other games on the slate nationwide, ESPN has picked up the nonconference matchup.
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August 2020
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DeAngelo Williams thinks Kenny Gainwell could shatter most of his records
Former Memphis star expects young running back to be the Tigers' future.
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Memphis announces new restrictions for season opener
Directives include requiring face coverings and cashless concession stands.
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Tigers notebook: Memphis has work left to do after second fall scrimmage
Damonte Coxie and the linebackers were among the standouts Saturday
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Opinion: It’s their calculated risk: For Memphis Tigers to win, they have to play
Doing all they can to avoid the fate of the conferences that have shut down.
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Calkins: Le Bonheur cardiologist says concern about heart damage ‘not a reason to cancel sports’
Should parents be worried about their kids who play sports? Dr. Jason Johnson, of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, tells us what we need to know.
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Analyzing which young Tigers could compete for playing time
A glimpse at a few newcomers who might see the field for Memphis this fall.
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Sports Notebook: The heart of the college football matter, and a possible hoops bracketology
Some doctors have sounded the alarm about the effects after recovering from COVID-19; it's not too early to consider alternate NCAA basketball tournament formats; and Christian Brothers University has shut down some fall sports until Jan. 1
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Ryan Silverfield moving full steam ahead with Memphis class of 2021
The first-year coach is working the recruiting numbers and has no qualms during an unprecedented season.
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U of M president says AAC still plans on football season
Reports surfaced Monday that the Big Ten is planning to cancel the fall football season, but so far the American is set on playing.
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Memphis QB Brady White shows support for #WeWantToPlay movement with statement
White tweets out letter similar to that of players from the Power 5 conferences regarding #WeWantToPlay.
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Opinion: It’s time for us to heed those with boots on the ground — the college football players
During a pandemic and the fight for social justice, why aren't we listening to the ones on the playing field?
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Sports Notebook: Memphis AD’s confidence in a football season ‘hour-to-hour;’ opting out no option for FSU star; and dancing in the rain
Laird Veatch warily eyes the status of the football season; Mike Norvell's best player makes his position clear; and an innocently made but still offensive gesture at a baseball game lands a coach in trouble.
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New Memphis defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre focusing on flexibility
The Tigers’ unit improved substantially last season, but his strategy has to account for the speed of the offense, and the added wrinkle of the pandemic.
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Quarterback Sheldon Layman transferring from Memphis
Layman, who redshirted last season, is leaving after LSU transfer Peter Parrish joined Memphis.
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Former LSU quarterback Peter Parrish announces transfer to Memphis
Parrish had entered the transfer portal after being suspended by LSU in March.
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Memphis Tigers announce ticket plan for football season, including donate option
Fans can opt-in for a new ticket location or donate back to the department
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American Athletic Conference to allow full football schedule this fall
The Memphis Tigers released its official schedule after reports confirmed the AAC would allow full schedules.
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American Athletic Conference meeting Wednesday to decide fall football schedule
Sources say the AAC is leaning toward the format the Sun Belt Conference is using.
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Sports Notebook: For NBA, protesting social injustice in America is the easy part; SEC keeps football in the family
In this week's Sports Notebook: ESPN takes a deep look at the NBA's relationship with China; college football conferences amending schedules amid the pandemic; St. Louis Cardinals one of six MLB teams shut down, and the season might be at risk.
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July 2020
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Sports Notebook: COVID-19 takes lead on college football season and Dr. Fauci ‘flattens curve’
With one Big Ten football team now self-isolating, the college football doesn't seem any closer; Dr. Anthony Fauci off target on ceremonial first pitch (but so was Michael Jordan); and WGC-FESJI will have "observers," but no fans, and no Tiger.
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Sports Notebook: NBA ‘Snitch Line,’ greedy SEC football coaches, and a strong WGC-FESJI field
The NBA has a tip line that players can use if they see one of their peers breaking the coronavirus safety protocols and Ja Morant wants no part of it; also, SEC footballs coaches mostly decide they'll keep all their money (let others take pay cuts to help their schools); and Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson among WGC-FESJI headliners.
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Sports Notebook: CFB season on the edge; Ja’s spoon not silver; and a different ‘Woj bomb’
Memphis Tigers lose Power 5 game off football schedule as coronavirus concerns rise; life in the NBA bubble isn't perfect, but fine by Ja Morant; and a U.S. Senator on the receiving end of a "Woj bomb."
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Calkins: When he said there would be no fans in Neyland Stadium, y’all laughed. Nobody is laughing now.
The Ivy League was the first conference to cancel football this fall. It won't be the last. For that, you can blame those who didn't listen to people like Dr. Jon McCullers, who tried to tell you this is how it could go.
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June 2020
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Yes, players are testing positive, and yes football season has a chance
If college football is to start its season and continue its season, all involved parties will have to be adaptable, smart and willing to follow protocols, says Memphis Athletic Director Laird Veatch. And even then? No guarantees.
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