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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September 2019
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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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Brady White-Damonte Coxie relationship ‘best it’s ever been’
Memphis Tigers quarterback Brady White and receiver Damonte Coxie understand each other and their relationship is "the best it's every been."
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Rodrigues Clark ready to do his job as a freshman — whatever that may be
Rodrigues Clark blocked his first punt and scored his first career touchdown in the win over Southern. He's ready to keep doing whatever the Tiger coaches ask of him against South Alabama.
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Former West Virginia receiver Smothers joins Memphis roster
Steven Smothers, a former four-star recruit who initially went to West Virginia, has joined the Tigers, bolstering their recruiting corps.
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Patrick Taylor to miss South Alabama game; timing of his return remains unclear
Tiger running back Patrick Taylor will not play Saturday in Memphis' first road game against South Alabama, and his eventual return to action remains unclear.
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The Day After: Southern schemes prepare Memphis defense for season
The Memphis Tigers defense struggling and adjusting against the Southern University offense may help the Tigers down the line.
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Memphis’ 55-24 win over Southern proves Tigers are a work in progress
Memphis was able to dispatch Southern University easily on Saturday with a 55-24 victory, but the Tigers still are not satisfied with their performance as they seek improvement.
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Tigers backs step up in absence of Patrick Taylor
Kenneth Gainwell is security for the Tigers with Patrick Taylor off the field.
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Game Day Coverage: Tigers entertain Southern University in another morning kickoff
The Tigers face Southern University on Saturday trying to maintain the momentum from last week's opening win over Ole Miss.
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Tiger film session: Breaking down key plays from the win over Ole Miss
A look back at the Tigers 15-10 win over Ole Miss holds clues to what the Tigers could look like the rest of the season.
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Liberty Bowl ‘first down horn’ to blame for several Tigers miscues
The Memphis Tigers’ “first down horn” over the Liberty Bowl sound system caused confusion during the 15-10 win over Ole Miss on Saturday.
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Taylor ruled out for Saturday’s game
Memphis running back Patrick Taylor has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Southern University.
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NCAA says transfer John Broussard must miss first six games
John Broussard will miss the first six games of the season after being ruled ineligible by the NCAA.
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The Day After: Memphis special teams overshadowed by defense
The Memphis special teams' top-notch performance against Ole Miss was overshadowed by Adam Fuller's stellar defense.
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‘Huge improvements’ against Southern University will help Tigers down the line
Coach Mike Norvell wants to see improvement so the Tigers don't stumble against Southern University or later in the season.
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August 2019
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Memphis defense does its job as offense struggles in win over Ole Miss
In a surprising twist, the Memphis defense carried the struggling Tigers offense to a win over Ole MIss Saturday afternoon.
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