There are 15 article(s) tagged Anthony Jones:

• December 2022

  • College football playoff boasts Memphis ties

    Local players — and a former high school coach in the city — will be a part of college football’s biggest stage.

    By John Varlas December 28, 2022

• March 2022

  • Tigers running backs coach leaving for TCU

    Anthony Jones leaves Memphis after four years as the running backs coach. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 16, 2022

• January 2022

  • 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.

    By Frank Bonner II January 24, 2022

• July 2021

  • Memphis football’s Black assistants cautiously optimistic about their future

    “Stay true to what you do and try not to worry about the outside factors,” Tigers defensive line coach Kyle Pope said. 

    By Steven Johnson July 28, 2021

  • Kids get time with Tigers football players, and receive restful gifts

    The Tigers were part of the ‘Hope to Dream’ program that gave new beds to children in need, and in return received memories of their own they’ll cherish.

    By Steven Johnson July 17, 2021

• August 2020

  • Memphis football doing its best to process social unrest in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting

    The Tigers did not cancel practice, but coach Ryan Silverfield made certain to discuss the situation with the team and "have some open dialogue."

    By Steven Johnson August 27, 2020

• July 2020

  • RBU? Memphis among the best at producing running backs

    When it comes to producing top-tier running backs, the Tigers have put themselves in elite company. In June, 247Sports looked at which programs produced the most draft picks by position over the last five drafts.

    By Steven Johnson July 19, 2020

  • Wade: At Memphis, a conversation far beyond football

    At Memphis, head coach Ryan Silverfield is encouraging his assistants to have real conversations with players about real things and for players' voices to be heard. Assistants John Simon and Anthony Jones have taken that to heart, while also wondering what lies ahead for their own children. 

    By Don Wade July 02, 2020

• May 2020

  • Memphis Tiger football coaches and families adjusting to life at home

    Memphis assistant coaches are making the most of their time in a different environment during the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Jonah Jordan May 24, 2020

  • Three-star Ridgeway safety gives Tigers another local commitment

    The 247Sports Composite Rankings places Brandon Warner as the No. 1,339 overall prospect in the country and No. 36 in Tennessee.

    By Jonah Jordan May 22, 2020

  • Local defensive back Gregory Rubin commits to Tigers

    Gregory Rubin, the defensive back from White Station, has decided to stay home and play college, committing to the Memphis Tigers' 2021 class.

    By Jonah Jordan May 01, 2020

• November 2019

  • Running back Kenneth Gainwell ‘extra focused’ against SMU

    Memphis Tiger running back Kenneth Gainwell enters this weekend's primetime matchup with the No. 15 SMU Mustangs extra focused. 

    By Jonah Jordan November 02, 2019

• August 2019

  • Kenneth Gainwell feels like he’s ‘next up’

    Kenneth Gainwell is ready to seize his opportunity at the University of Memphis. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 05, 2019

• June 2019

  • Memphis working its way into Arkansas with commitment of three-star Brandon Thomas

    Three-star running back Brandon Thomas’ commitment is the latest evidence Tigers are working their way into Arkansas. 

    By Jonah Jordan June 26, 2019

• November 2018

  • Jones aiding in building a foundation of local prospects

    The helicopter navigated through the baseball lights and utility wires to touch down on the front lawn of the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex on Friday, Oct. 26.

    By Jonah Jordan November 01, 2018