NFL Week 1: Notable performances from former Tigers
Running back Tony Pollard had 82 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns to help the Dallas Cowboys complete the biggest blowout of Week 1.
Topic: Calvin Austin III
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September 2023
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April 2022
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NFL draft: Steelers take WR Calvin Austin III in fourth round
The wide receiver is the second Tigers player picked in the 2022 NFL draft.
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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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Behind Austin, last season was ‘steppingstone’ for Tigers’ Eddie Lewis
The wide receiver, who filled the gap when Calvin Austin III was hindered by injury, will be one Memphis turns to as its next big producer.
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March 2022
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Social Club: Memphians react to jump in gas prices and a jump by Calvin Austin
Gas prices hit an all-time high, and a Tigers football player makes his time ... and then some.
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Combine notebook: Good week for Memphis recruiting as former Tigers shine
Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham give the Tigers a good deal of credit for getting them this far. Former Arlington resident Kenneth Walker III is also getting attention.
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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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February 2022
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Listen to Tigers beat writers break down Memphis’ winning streak, draft projections for Calvin Austin III
Listen to Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the Tigers’ six-game winning streak and where the latest NFL draft projections have a few Memphis players landing.
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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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December 2021
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Tigers WR Calvin Austin III opts out of the Hawai’i Bowl
The wide receiver, who has a likely NFL future, battled through an ankle injury for most of this season.
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Black Men Crowned event to ‘put Memphis on the map in a positive way’
The awards show dedicated to honoring Memphis Black men and their accomplishments will be held Dec. 9 at the National Civil Rights Museum.
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Tigers notebook: To play or not? Silverfield helping players decide on Hawai’i Bowl
Calvin Austin III’s injury status will be a factor in his decision to suit up one more time for the Tigers.
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Analysis: Don’t hold it against Calvin Austin III if he doesn’t play Hawai’i Bowl
The Tigers stalwart-turned-NFL prospect has played with an ankle injury since early October. Now it’s time for him to take care of himself.
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Six Tigers make AAC All-Conference; four voted first team
Memphis hasn’t had this many first-team selections since 2017.
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November 2021
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How Calvin Austin III grinded his way from overlooked recruit to NFL prospect
Colleges didn’t want to take a chance on Calvin Austin III because of his size, but he bet on himself and is headed hopefully toward an NFL career.
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For Memphis seniors, it’s one last Tiger Walk, last chance to extend bowl streak
Calvin Austin III considers himself blessed, and defensive lineman John Tate IV anticipates he’ll shed a few tears on senior day.
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Calvin Austin III’s status hangs in balance, along with Tigers’ season
The University of Memphis receiver’s injury has complicated the Tigers’ situation, with the run game stagnant.
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October 2021
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Tigers thought they mastered the art of winning close games, until now
Memphis won 80% of its one-possession games in the past two seasons, but is 2-3 in such games this year.
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The Tigers have lost their edge and their way
Memphis doesn’t have time on its side, with Navy just four days away.
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September 2021
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Tigers don’t have time for the past as they return to scene of the crime
The Tigers are back in Philadelphia for the first time since the controversial 2019 loss to Temple. Said Calvin Austin III: “It comes a time where you’ve just got to move on from it.”
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Calvin Austin III signs NIL deal with The Wing Guru
This is Austin’s first deal since the NCAA started allowing players to make money from their name, image and likeness.
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Check out the best images from Saturday’s epic win
University of Memphis football fans can’t help reliving the Sept. 18 victory over Mississippi State’s Bulldogs. Here are a few photos to savor the memories.
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Russell and Austin honor Isaac Bruce and Danton Barto in spectacular fashion
Tigers get a stellar performance from their top receiver and linebacker on the day they honored their all-time great receiver and linebacker.
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Looking at the plays that keyed the Tigers’ breathtaking win
Memphis’ defense got the wheels rolling with a scoop-and-score, and ended the game with a crucial stop.
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