Tigers Football Insider: How will the Tigers divvy out the carries this year?
The Tigers added the MAC Freshman of the Year to what is already a talented running back group. There are only so many carries to go around.
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The Tigers added the MAC Freshman of the Year to what is already a talented running back group. There are only so many carries to go around.
The Tigers have the No. 47 recruiting class in the country, according to Rivals rankings.
Herbert Kendall previously served as varsity assistant and junior high head coach at the school.
Both coordinators agreed to two-year contracts.
The new offensive coordinator for the Tigers, Tim Cramsey, is reassured after meeting Memphis’ two quarterbacks.
Grant Gunnell and Seth Henigan are expected to battle for the starting job, but Henigan having started 11 games last year should give him an edge going into the offseason.
During a radio interview, the Tigers coach touches on the quarterbacks picture and season expectations.
Tyler Murray logged a combined 184 tackles and six interceptions while spending two seasons each at Troy and Charlotte.
The former LSU transfer leaves the University of Memphis after starting in one game during the 2021 season.
The fifth-year seniors combined for 30% of Memphis’ tackles and super senior Sean Dykes was the second-leading receiver on the team.
Matt Barnes is confident in his three position coaches and relates to Ryan Silverfield’s “blue-collar mentality.”
Henigan is the sixth Tigers player to be named to the team, and fourth in the past five years.
Memphis Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II are back for another episode of the Tigers podcast.
University of Memphis running back Kylan Watkins, a former Whitehaven High standout, has one year of eligibility left.
Jay Ducker was named Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year after rushing for 1,184 yards and three touchdowns.
With guys like Calvin Austin III and JJ Russell moving on, the Tigers will have a few new faces leading in statistical categories next season.
The Tigers had a strong season in Ryan Silverfield’s first year. His second season wasn’t so great. Only time will tell what’s in store for year three.
Kevin Johns spent three seasons in Memphis and helped Seth Henigan flourish in 2021 as a true freshman quarterback.
Devonte Nelson played in four games last season but didn’t see any playing time this year.
Matt Barnes joins the University of Memphis after serving multiple roles in his football coaching career.
Matt Barnes, coming off the Buckeyes’ Rose Bowl win on Saturday, replaces Mike MacIntyre.
The Tigers may be targeting Matt Barnes, who was the Ohio State Buckeyes’ defensive play-caller for much of this football season.
“Thank you to the University of Memphis for allowing me to come and follow my dreams both on the field and in the classroom and leaving this wonderful university with two degrees,” Francis tweeted.
In a letter to Tigers fans addressing a number of topics, Laird Veatch says redshirts and injured players are among the vaccinated.
COVID issues within the Rainbow Warriors’ program forced their withdrawal from the Dec. 24 EasyPoint Hawai’i Bowl.