There are 15 article(s) tagged Matt Barnes:

• December 2023

  • Tigers defensive coordinator Matt Barnes is leaving Memphis

    The football defensive coordinator spent two seasons at the University of Memphis. 

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    By Frank Bonner II December 06, 2023

• November 2023

  • Buckley: Offense can’t always carry the Tigers. What must change on defense?

    Memphis allowed 3-9 Temple 465 yards and some really big plays, but the Tigers still have a chance for a 10-win season.

    By Tim Buckley November 25, 2023

  • Tigers Football Insider: Coordinator Matt Barnes owns defensive lapses vs. USF

    The Memphis Tigers allowed a season-high 50 points in a 59-50 win over the University of South Florida last week, and defensive coordinator Matt Barnes owned the fact that he didn’t create a good enough game plan. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 08, 2023

• September 2023

  • An’Darius Coffey finds his place in Memphis football

    The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.

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    By Frank Bonner II September 08, 2023

• August 2023

  • Tigers Football Insider: Defensive Coordinator expects defense to be gritty

    “I like to think of our team and particularly our defense as sort of a representation of the City of Memphis,” Matt Barnes said.

    By Frank Bonner II August 30, 2023

• July 2023

  • Tigers Football Insider: Defense predictions for 2023

    The Tigers may not duplicate their 16 interceptions from last season, but passing yards allowed per game should decrease while the defensive line produces more sacks. 

    By Frank Bonner II July 05, 2023

• June 2023

  • Coaching with the heart: Tigers defensive coordinator puts love first

    While the X’s and O’s of football are what reeled him into coaching, Matt Barnes became more interested in the interpersonal relationship side of it all as he got older.

    By Frank Bonner II June 05, 2023

• October 2022

  • Tigers LB balanced working at FedEx and playing college football

    Memphis linebacker Cincir Evans worked the night shift at FedEx to pay bills while still dedicating himself to an already rigorous schedule of a student-athlete.

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    By Frank Bonner II October 05, 2022

• August 2022

  • Tigers’ defensive coordinator makes debut against Mississippi State’s air raid offense

    The first game for defensive coordinator Matt Barnes will be against a coach whom he has tremendous respect for.

    By Frank Bonner II August 31, 2022

  • Memphis cornerback Greg Rubin: ‘This is my statement year’

    Greg Rubin is on a mission to prove he’s one of the best cornerbacks in the country after having a solid freshman season last year. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 20, 2022

  • Turnover battles: Can the Tigers’ force more interceptions this season?

    The Tigers ranked ninth in the AAC in interceptions last year after finishing first or second in that category for five consecutive seasons. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 05, 2022

• January 2022

  • New defensive coordinator Matt Barnes has high praise for Tigers’ coaching staff

    Matt Barnes is confident in his three position coaches and relates to Ryan Silverfield’s “blue-collar mentality.” 

    By Frank Bonner II January 17, 2022

  • Tigers’ new defensive coordinator brings 13 years’ experience

    Matt Barnes joins the University of Memphis after serving multiple roles in his football coaching career.

    By Frank Bonner II January 03, 2022

  • Tigers reportedly hiring Ohio State assistant as defensive coordinator

    Matt Barnes, coming off the Buckeyes’ Rose Bowl win on Saturday, replaces Mike MacIntyre. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 01, 2022

• December 2021

  • U of M reportedly eyeing possible defensive coordinator

    The Tigers may be targeting Matt Barnes, who was the Ohio State Buckeyes’ defensive play-caller for much of this football season.

    By Frank Bonner II December 31, 2021