Tigers defense relying on coaching, practice to solve tackling woes
The Memphis Tigers hope to solve their tackling woes with coach and practice prior to Saturday matchup with the Temple Owls.
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October 2019
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RB Patrick Taylor ‘could’ return; CB Chris Claybrooks expected to play
Memphis running back Patrick Taylor "could" return from an injury while coach Mike Norvell expects defensive back Chris Claybrooks to play against Temple this weekend.
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Memphis Tigers move up in Coaches Poll; enter AP rankings at No. 23
Memphis Tigers move up in Coaches Poll; gain a Top 25 ranking in the AP Poll after a 52-33 win over Louisiana-Monroe Saturday.
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‘Mature’ but inexperienced tight ends ready to step up in Sean Dykes’ absence
Memphis wants two "mature" but inexperienced tight ends to fill the hole left behind by Sean Dykes.
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Memphis carrying respect gained in 2017 into weekend matchup with Louisiana-Monroe
Memphis gained respect for Louisiana-Monroe in the rain during their 2017 contest. They’ll carry that respect into this weekend's matchup.
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Memphis coach Mike Norvell reacts to California Bill SB-206
Coach Mike Norvell reacted to California Bill SB-206, or the Fair Pay to Play Act, after Monday's practice.
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September 2019
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Dykes, Cole Mashburn ruled out for the season with injuries
Tigers lose key players on both sides of the ball as tight end Sean Dykes and defensive lineman Cole Mashburn declared out for the season because of injuries.
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Tigers gain spot in Top 25 Coaches Poll after Navy victory
The Memphis Tigers are tied for 23rd in the weekly Amway Coaches Poll after a 35-23 win over Navy on Thursday night, but still have not cracked the Associated Press rankings. -
The Day After: Memphis Tigers offensive line ‘growing up’ and making strides during 4-0 start
Coach Mike Norvell saw a maturing offensive line in the 35-23 win over Navy Thursday evening.
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Adjustments on both sides of the ball propel Tigers to home win over Navy
Memphis needed offensive and defensive adjustments to take off in the second half of the 35-23 win over Navy.
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Memphis uses second-half rally to remain unbeaten with 35-23 victory over Navy
Brady White shuts out boos, Tiger defense rises up as Memphis remains unbeaten with a 35-23 win over Navy.
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Meet Eric Groff, the Memphis football internet sensation
Memphis Tigers football fan Eric Groff showed off his dance moves on the ESPN broadcast Thursday night.
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Gainwell relishes lead running back role as Tigers face Navy
Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell has taken on the rushing load for the Tigers, a role that makes him a key figure in Thursday's game against Navy.
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Game Day: Tigers try to remain unbeaten by corralling Navy triple option
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Tick, tick, tick ... Navy wants to own clock at Memphis
Navy's goal at Memphis this Thursday night is simple: shorten the game, win the game.
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Memphis offense must deal with an improving, aggressive Navy defense
The Navy defense, under new coordinator Brian Newberry, has dominated the first two games of the season and poses a plenty of unknowns for Memphis.
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Tigers set for ‘challenging’ task of stopping Navy triple-option attack
A fast Navy triple-option attack poses several challenges for the Tigers' defense, including the occasional pass to keep defenders off balance.
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Brady White wants to shore up the little things before taking on Navy
Quarterback Brady White wants to learn from last year's mistakes against Navy by cleaning up the small mistakes that cost the Tigers.
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Memphis explores options for replacing ‘Pop’ Williams
Coach Mike Norvell and special teams coach Pete Lembo are searching for John "Pop" Williams' replacement on special teams.
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Tigers Podcast: Brady White and Memphis’ future
Memphis Tigers football beat reporter Jonah Jordan is joined by columnist Geoff Calkins to talk about the Memphis Tigers football season so far, what lies ahead, and how to win tickets to the Tigers match-up with Navy on Sept. 26.
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Mike Norvell confident in trio of quarterbacks
Mike Norvell has confidence in the Memphis Tigers quarterback situation.
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John ‘Pop’ Williams out remainder of 2019 season
Wide receiver John “Pop” Williams will be out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
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The Day After: Memphis shifts to Navy after win over South Alabama
The Memphis Tigers are moving on quickly from their 42-6 win over South Alabama because Navy and its sometimes baffling offense await after a bye week.
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Memphis rolls South Alabama 42-6 behind stout defense and run attack
Memphis followed their two young running backs and a stout defense to a 42-6 win over South Alabama Saturday afternoon.
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Memphis offensive line faces tough challenge against South Alabama’s defensive line
The Memphis Tigers offensive line faces a tough challenge against the South Alabama defensive line this weekend as the Tigers go on the road for the first time this season.
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