Steve Spurrier, unbeaten in Memphis, will get another highlight moment
This year’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award recipient recalls his successful games here as a football coach and a high school pitcher.
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May 2022
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Former Cal quarterback commits to Memphis
Tigers add Ryan Glover after Grant Gunnell entered the transfer portal last month.
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Former Tigers quarterback reportedly commits to North Texas
Grant Gunnell will revisit Memphis when the Tigers host North Texas on Sept. 24.
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U of M leadership describe goals, plans for Liberty Bowl renovation
The University of Memphis explored the idea of creating a new stadium, but research indicated it made more sense to renovate the one it already has.
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Strickland: U of M would provide ‘lion’s share’ of stadium funds
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April 2022
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NFL draft: Seattle Seahawks take Arlington’s Kenneth Walker III
The former Arlington standout and Michigan State star running back was selected No. 41 overall.
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Austin, Parham ready to join fraternity of Tigers in NFL draft
If both are taken on Day 2, it would be the first time since 2001 that Memphis had two players taken in the first three rounds of the draft.
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Tigers land two defensive commitments in two days
The University of Memphis football program added two defensive linemen to the roster with Ohio State and Sam Houston State transfers.
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March 2022
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Memphis receiver Ivory ‘got to always have energy’ to set example as new leader
Tigers wide receiver Javon Ivory said the transition into a veteran role model can be a rollercoaster.
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Memphis pro day: Big day for Jacobi Francis in front of scouts
Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham were the headliners, but some of their former teammates put themselves in position to likely receive an NFL team camp invitation.
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor Steve Spurrier
College Football Hall of Famer won the Heisman Trophy as a player and the national championship as a coach, both at Florida.
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Tigers running backs coach leaving for TCU
Anthony Jones leaves Memphis after four years as the running backs coach.
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Southern Heritage Classic owner sues Jackson State for breach of contract
JSU notified the Southern Heritage Classic in February that it plans to withdraw from the series.
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Calvin Austin III flaunts speed, vertical jump at NFL combine
The former Memphis Tigers player finished in the top three among receivers in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump and the 20-yard shuttle run.
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Tigers lose experienced defensive lineman to transfer portal
Morris Joseph started in nine of 10 games for the Tigers last season.
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February 2022
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Memphis linebacker Cole Mashburn retires from football for medical reasons
Cole Mashburn has a crack in his lower spine that he has been dealing with since high school.
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AAC commissioner says two issues stalling football playoff expansion
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco said there are two major hurdles, including the branding of the Power Five vs. the Group of Five.
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Two former Tigers invited to NFL combine
Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham have been invited to the 2022 NFL combine after having a strong Senior Bowl.
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Former Tigers Austin and Parham raising their draft stock at Senior Bowl
Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham have drawn raves from draft analysts and NFL personnel during workouts ahead of Saturday’s game.
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Calkins: Sure, Jackson State shafted the Southern Heritage Classic. But that won’t stop Fred Jones.
Jackson State wronged the Southern Heritage Classic when it backed out of its contractual commitment to play in 2022. But if you think that’s the end of the classic, you don’t know Fred Jones.
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Jackson State leaves Southern Heritage Classic
Jackson State and Tennessee State have played in the annual HBCU showcase since 1990.
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Founder Fred Jones says Southern Heritage Classic more than just a game
Jones said the formula to continue the event is intact despite Jackson State pulling out. Tennessee State calls JSU’s move an “insensitive and irresponsible act.”
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January 2022
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What Ryan Silverfield said about Seth Henigan’s status
During a radio interview, the Tigers coach touches on the quarterbacks picture and season expectations.
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U of M running backs coach invited to NCAA and NFL Academy
Anthony Jones was among 25 college coaches selected to participate in the academy to be held next month in Indianapolis.
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AAC not likely to receive payouts from canceled bowl games
AAC commissioner says a team backing out in this instance is not the fault of the bowl.
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Quarterback Peter Parrish no longer with the Tigers
The former LSU transfer leaves the University of Memphis after starting in one game during the 2021 season.
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