Calkins: A schism! Jealousy! The Memphis Tigers are coming apart
Penny Hardaway blames a schism in the locker room for the Tigers’ third straight loss. But is that the result of how he is coaching the team?
Topic: Memphis basketball
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December 2021
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Emoni Bates comes off the bench vs. Ole Miss
Penny Hardaway made another change to the lineup.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway calls out his players. But isn’t he as much to blame?
Penny Hardaway eviscerated his players after a crushing loss to Georgia. But isn’t he as much to blame?
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November 2021
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Listen to Tigers beat writers talk Hawaii Bowl and Penny Hardaway’s offense
Memphis beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II discuss the importance of the Tigers qualifying for their eighth straight bowl game.
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Calkins: The Lion offense is back! But will it fix the Tigers?
Penny Hardaway is trying to fix what ails his team by installing the Lion offense. Hey, it seemed to work last year. But was it really the new offense that helped the Tigers get better in 2020-21? The numbers point to something else.
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Calkins: For the Memphis Tigers faithful, it’s a time of hope and angst
It’s a strange time for fans of Memphis football and basketball. For both programs, there are excellent reasons to believe — and excellent reasons to doubt.
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Turnovers, stagnant offense hurt Tigers in loss to Iowa State
Memphis shot just 35% from the field and committed 22 turnovers in the NIT Season Tip-Off final.
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Box score: Iowa State Cyclones 78, Memphis Tigers 59
Nov. 26, 2021: Iowa State defeated the Memphis Tigers in the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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Listen to Tigers beat writers preview football senior day and men’s basketball trip to Brooklyn
Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the importance of this year’s football senior day and what it means for the program.
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Memphis moves to No. 11 in men’s basketball AP poll
The Tigers moved up one spot after starting the season with two blowout wins.
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Listen to Tigers beat writers preview weekend football and basketball matchups
Memphis football is coming off an exciting upset over SMU and is one game away from being bowl eligible.
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
We value your opinion. This week we have photos of sports, food and spirited protest. Cast a vote for your favorite.
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Calkins: Why Emoni Bates and Landers Nolley could be ‘crazy’ fun
Emoni Bates and Landers Nolley II looked sensational as they made their season debuts. This ‘crazy duo’ could be the key to the year for Memphis basketball.
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October 2021
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Listen to Tigers beat writers analyze men’s basketball’s exhibition game, football’s off week
Memphis Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II discuss men’s basketball’s exhibition win against Lemoyne-Owen College and how the off week can help the football team.
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Listen to U of M beat writers talk Friday night football, men’s basketball exhibition
Frank Bonner II and Steven Johnson preview the Tigers’ football game at UCF on Friday and the men’s basketball exhibition game against LeMoyne-Owen on Sunday.
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Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
Our photogs captured lots of action this week, from sports to dance to dining. Tell us which one you think is best.
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Listen to U of M beat writers talk Memphis Madness, Tigers’ chance at a bowl game
Frank Bonner II and Steven Johnson analyze the rest of the Memphis football season and look to tonight’s Memphis Madness.
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Listen to DM beat writers discuss how Memphis can bounce back at Tulsa
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson unpack how Memphis football can get back on track with a win at Tulsa this week.
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Calkins: Pretty please, NCAA — just not a postseason ban
Judgment Day is coming for Memphis basketball. And that judgment could be severe.
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September 2021
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Listen to DM beat writers discuss football’s recent loss, basketball’s first official practice
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the Tigers first loss last week and what to expect from their first conference game at Temple.
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Memphis basketball: Four preseason storylines to watch as Tigers open practice
How quickly can Emoni Bates transition to point guard? And which other freshmen can crack the lineup?
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Tigers Podcast: Football and men’s basketball could have special seasons
University of Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and Tigers basketball beat writer Steven Johnson talk about the potential of the football and men’s basketball programs this year.
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Memphis Madness scheduled for October at FedExForum
Tickets will go on sale to the general public Wednesday, Sept. 22.
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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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Tigers Podcast: Football depth chart and Rasheed Wallace
Beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II talk with columnist Geoff Calkins about the notable observations from the football depth chart and Rasheed Wallace joining the men’s basketball coaching staff.
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