There are 2585 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers:

• September 2021

  • 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.

    By Geoff Calkins September 10, 2021

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson September 10, 2021

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson September 09, 2021

  • Three-star guard Zocko Littleton decommits from Memphis

    The Tigers lost one commitment, but still have their eyes on more big names for 2022.

    By Steven Johnson September 09, 2021

  • 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?

    By Frank Bonner II September 05, 2021

  • 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. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 05, 2021

  • 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.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 04, 2021

  • 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.

    By Frank Bonner II September 04, 2021

  • 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!

    By Geoff Calkins September 03, 2021

  • 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.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 03, 2021

  • 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.

    By Geoff Calkins September 03, 2021

  • Why doesn’t Memphis get realignment respect? What four insiders say

    The answers might surprise you.

    By John Martin September 03, 2021

  • 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.

    By Frank Bonner II September 03, 2021

  • City of Memphis prohibiting tailgating in Tobey Park

    Tailgating will not be allowed at any off-site game-day parking lots.

    By Frank Bonner II September 02, 2021

  • Report: Memphis basketball to host pro day in October

    NBA scouts will get an early look at the Tigers’ talented roster.

    By Steven Johnson September 02, 2021

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson September 01, 2021

• August 2021

  • 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.”

    By Steven Johnson August 31, 2021

  • Calkins: Ryan Silverfield not losing sleep over QBs — but you can!

    Ryan Silverfield declined to name a starting QB heading into Saturday’s opener against Nicholls State. It’s not the first time that has happened at Memphis — but it’s not great.

    By Geoff Calkins August 30, 2021

  • With Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren, what are reasonable expectations for the Tigers?

    Is it Final Four or bust for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers this year?

    By Steven Johnson August 30, 2021

  • Tigers a finalist for 2022 five-star Chris Livingston

    Are the Tigers close to landing another five-star wing?

    By Steven Johnson August 28, 2021

  • Tigers Podcast: Football season opener and Emoni Bates

    Happy Emoni Bates week, Tigers fans. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 27, 2021

  • Calkins: Jalen Rose says Memphis will play for the national title. (I say enjoy the ride.)

    The key to Penny Hardaway’s success? It’s optimism. And if he really believes Memphis can win a national title, y’all should believe it, too.

    By Geoff Calkins August 26, 2021

  • #MemphisRising: U of M plans to take athletic department to next level

    The U of M has plans for new student-athlete housing, an academic “success center” and a new track and soccer stadium, among other facilities.

    By Steven Johnson August 26, 2021

  • Memphis athletic department reveals master facilities plan: Tiger Park

    Various fields will be upgraded, but the priority is the Student-Athlete Success Center.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 26, 2021

  • Analysis: What is Memphis getting with Emoni Bates?

    He’s a gifted scorer and a wing, but he also might be a potential answer at point guard.

    By Steven Johnson August 26, 2021