Tigers go down to the wire in thrilling win over Mississippi State
A heads-up play by Calvin Austin III and a 51-yard field goal by Joe Doyle, plus some solid defense gave the University of Memphis a statement win.
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September 2021
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Tweet roundup: What they said at Memphis vs. Mississippi State
A compilation of tweets from people reacting to the University of Memphis-Mississippi State game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Calvin Austin III has chance to impress Tigers legend against familiar foe
What better way to honor Pro Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce than to have a big game against the same SEC school that Bruce shined against in his final season?
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Rudd anticipates he will raise issue of new football stadium
The U of M president says that if state invests, there would be a “greater opportunity to build an on-campus facility to support Memphis football.”
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What I’m hearing: A trimmer Quinones, and Duren impresses
Plus, updates on how the Lawson brothers and Jalen Duren are looking.
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Calkins: Memphis football is still heart-stopping fun
The University of Memphis Tigers may not be headed to the conference they deserve — but this win may be just what fans needed.
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Box score: Memphis 55, Arkansas State 50
Sept. 11, 2021: University of Memphis defeats Arkansas State, 55-50, in Jonesboro, Ark.
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Memphis’ offense wins out even as Ark. State makes late push
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Calkins: A fireworks accident nearly ended his career. Now Brandon Thomas may be the star Memphis needs
Brandon Thomas nearly blew off his hand in a fireworks accident in high school. Now he may be the star running back that the Memphis Tigers need.
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Calkins: There’s only one way for Memphis to respond to the Big 12 snub
Here’s what Geoff Calkins thinks Memphis should do in response to being left out again.
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U of M comes to aid of former Tigers basketball player Tim Duncan
Duncan, now the athletic director at the University of New Orleans, called his alma mater when the Privateers needed help in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
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Memphis basketball mailbag: What’s Quinones’ role? Can the Tigers go 10-deep?
We address how things might go with the addition of two superstar freshmen, and what the conference realignments mean to the Tigers basketball team.
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Three-star guard Zocko Littleton decommits from Memphis
The Tigers lost one commitment, but still have their eyes on more big names for 2022.
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Offense, led by freshmen Henigan, Thomas, on display in Tigers’ season opener
Seth Henigan became the Tigers’ first freshman starting quarterback to open a season, and running back Brandon Thomas had 16 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown.
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Box score: Memphis, 42; Nicholls State, 17
Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?
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Calkins: Seth Henigan looked ‘fantastic,’ for openers
Seth Henigan on Saturday became the first true freshman quarterback to start an opener for the Memphis Tigers. And the best part? He didn’t look anything like a true freshman.
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Box score: Memphis 42, Nicholls State 17
Sept. 4, 2021: University of Memphis (1-0) defeats Nicholls State (0-1) at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Grant Gunnell in shorts during warmups; Seth Henigan likely starter
All signs point to Henigan to get the first official start to lead the Tigers into the 2021 season.
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Calkins: In a time of trial, Memphis football (and tailgating!) endures
The pandemic continues and conference realignment does not appear to be going well for the Memphis Tigers. But amid the gloom, there is reason to celebrate. Tiger tailgating is back!
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Memphis left out as Big 12 moves forward with preferred 4 additions
BYU, Cincinnati, UCF and Houston are expected to be officially invited in by Friday.
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Calkins: Is race a reason Memphis gets left out of realignment?
At a time when diversity is supposedly valued in education, you’d think Memphis would be an important addition to the Big 12. Instead, the conference is preparing to add BYU, where just 1% of the student body is Black.
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Why doesn’t Memphis get realignment respect? What four insiders say
The answers might surprise you.
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Memphis, Nicholls State have multiple connections
Nicholls State has one Memphis native on its roster and two former Tigers, among other connections between the schools.
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City of Memphis prohibiting tailgating in Tobey Park
Tailgating will not be allowed at any off-site game-day parking lots.
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Report: Memphis basketball to host pro day in October
NBA scouts will get an early look at the Tigers’ talented roster.
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Sixth man, numerous options: What is Hardaway to do?
With a wealth of talent and only five starting spots, the Tigers coach has to consider scenarios, and how to sell them.
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August 2021
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Rasheed Wallace wanted to coach at higher level; Memphis was perfect timing
The former high school coach said the opportunity to help the Tigers’ big men was “almost God sent.”
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