Calkins: Don’t ever count out Penny Hardaway. Not when a whole town is in love.
There’s a reason Penny Hardaway still has a good chance to become a successful coach at Memphis. That reason is love.
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January 2022
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Listen to Tigers beat writers discuss MacIntyre’s departure and the men’s basketball slump
The basketball team will look to snap a three-game losing streak when it hosts Murray State on Friday and the football team will be without its defensive coordinator when it plays in the Hawai’i Bowl on Christmas Eve.
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Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era isn’t over. But this is sad.
When Memphis lost to East Carolina in 2016, it was the beginning of the end for Josh Pastner. This loss is different. What will it mean for Penny Hardaway?
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ECU stuns Tigers at buzzer as they squander double-digit lead
Poor 3-point defense and even worse free-throw shooting doomed Tigers in the AAC game.
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Box score: ECU 72, Memphis 71
Jan. 15, 2022: The East Carolina Pirates defeat the Memphis Tigers in Greenville, North Carolina.
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James Wiseman’s jersey retired at East, site of his greatest Memphis moments
Wiseman was honored with Golden State Warriors teammates and former Memphis Tigers teammates in attendance.
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Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati
Behind Harris and a resurgent Emoni Bates, the Tigers won their third straight AAC game.
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Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win
This version of the Tigers is much different than December’s
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Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win
Penny Hardaway said point guard Tyler Harris “will put daggers in people.” On Sunday, Harris put three daggers in the Cincinnati Bearcats to give Memphis a heart-stopping win.
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Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati
This version of the Tigers is much different than December’s
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Box score: Memphis 87, Cincinnati 80
Jan. 9, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats at FedExForum.
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Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati
Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win
This version of the Tigers is much different than December’s
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Multiple Tigers will be game-time decisions against Cincinnati
Emoni Bates could be close to returning, but DeAndre Williams is in “bad shape” and is one of many Tigers who could be out against the Bearcats.
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December 2021
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Tigers Mailbag: Grading Penny Hardaway, AAC prediction
Inquiring minds want to know: Will Memphis make it to conference play? And were players really out partying the night before the Tennessee game was canceled due to COVID?
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Tigers anticipate resuming basketball activities on Dec. 27
An official statement from the University of Memphis also gives clarification on team members’ vaccination status.
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Calkins: COVID didn’t cost Memphis the Tennessee game. A failure of leadership did.
‘The Memphis-Tennessee game was canceled because too many Tigers players were unvaccinated. That’s an indictment of Penny Hardaway’s leadership.’
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Tyler Harris, Landers Nolley tested positive, leading to Tigers’ cancellation
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Memphis vs. Tennessee canceled due to COVID-19
The University of Memphis Tigers’ basketball game vs. No. 18 Tennessee has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Memphis program.
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Picture of winning Tigers are always among our favorites, but all of this week’s best reflect progress and positivity. Vote for the best one.
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Calkins: Yes, Memphis fans. The Murray State game is now ‘must win.’
After three straight demoralizing losses, Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers must beat Murray State.
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Calkins: A schism! Jealousy! The Memphis Tigers are coming apart
Penny Hardaway blames a schism in the locker room for the Tigers’ third straight loss. But is that the result of how he is coaching the team?
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Emoni Bates comes off the bench vs. Ole Miss
Penny Hardaway made another change to the lineup.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway calls out his players. But isn’t he as much to blame?
Penny Hardaway eviscerated his players after a crushing loss to Georgia. But isn’t he as much to blame?
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November 2021
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Listen to Tigers beat writers talk Hawaii Bowl and Penny Hardaway’s offense
Memphis beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II discuss the importance of the Tigers qualifying for their eighth straight bowl game.
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Calkins: The Lion offense is back! But will it fix the Tigers?
Penny Hardaway is trying to fix what ails his team by installing the Lion offense. Hey, it seemed to work last year. But was it really the new offense that helped the Tigers get better in 2020-21? The numbers point to something else.
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Calkins: For the Memphis Tigers faithful, it’s a time of hope and angst
It’s a strange time for fans of Memphis football and basketball. For both programs, there are excellent reasons to believe — and excellent reasons to doubt.
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Turnovers, stagnant offense hurt Tigers in loss to Iowa State
Memphis shot just 35% from the field and committed 22 turnovers in the NIT Season Tip-Off final.
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Box score: Iowa State Cyclones 78, Memphis Tigers 59
Nov. 26, 2021: Iowa State defeated the Memphis Tigers in the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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Listen to Tigers beat writers preview football senior day and men’s basketball trip to Brooklyn
Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the importance of this year’s football senior day and what it means for the program.
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