There are 26 article(s) tagged Mike MacIntyre:

• September 2021

  • Freshman DB Greg Rubin says: ‘Keep on coming’

    Quarterbacks are targeting the true freshman, and he’s embracing it with his Memphis grit. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 22, 2021

  • No interference: Memphis defense is more confident in MacIntyre’s second year

    The Tigers’ defense, hindered by unfamiliar assignments and a pandemic last season, have been able to play faster.

    By Frank Bonner II September 07, 2021

• July 2021

  • Tigers defensive coordinator opens 2021 Touchdown Club schedule

    Mike MacIntyre to speak on July 19.

    By John Varlas July 06, 2021

• March 2021

  • Spring practice tidbits: Having same coordinator for second year buoys Tigers’ defense

    Star safety Quindell Johnson believes Memphis could have the AAC’s best defense this season.

    By Steven Johnson March 24, 2021

  • Memphis spring scrimmage notes: Defense off to fast start

    Defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre’s scheme is no longer so foreign; coach Ryan Silverfield is testing his QBs. 

    By Steven Johnson March 20, 2021

• December 2020

  • FAU yet another team that utilizes two QBs; here’s what Memphis faces

    Statistically, the Tigers’ opponent in the Montgomery Bowl has a weaker offense, but that doesn’t mean the planning is easier.

    By Steven Johnson December 19, 2020

  • Five ways the Tigers can extend their winning streak over Houston in regular-season finale

    Keys for Memphis include protecting Brady White and keeping up with the Cougars’ quick receivers.

    By Steven Johnson December 11, 2020

  • Analysis: How Houston’s zone read offense stacks up against that of previous Tigers opponents

    Memphis will be facing another mobile quarterback in Houston’s Clayton Tune.

    By Steven Johnson December 11, 2020

• November 2020

  • Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy

    With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy

    By Steven Johnson November 29, 2020

  • How Memphis is trying to plan for Navy’s triple option offense

    The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.

    By Steven Johnson November 24, 2020

• October 2020

  • Help wanted: Is there any fix for the Memphis secondary?

    The Tigers’ secondary has made average QBs look excellent. What is the solution? Related article: Cincinnati defense locks down Memphis in 49-10 loss

    By Steven Johnson October 31, 2020

  • Legs of Cincy’s Desmond Ridder present unique challenge for Memphis

    The Tigers’ defense remembers from last season’s AAC title game just how dynamic the quarterback can be. 

    By Steven Johnson October 28, 2020

  • Memphis DC Mike MacIntyre spurns Austin Peay offer

    The Tigers’ defensive coordinator had been approached about the Governors’ head coaching job.

    By Steven Johnson October 27, 2020

  • Physicality of Temple presents Memphis with a different type of challenge

    It’s not the passing game to worry about this week, but Temple’s strength on the ground.

    By Steven Johnson October 20, 2020

  • Should Memphis defense’s slow starts worry Tigers fans?

    Solutions are needed with a showdown against UCF looming.

    By Steven Johnson October 03, 2020

• September 2020

  • High-flying SMU offense presents plenty of challenges for Memphis

    Memphis begins the toughest part of its schedule against one of the AAC’s best quarterbacks, SMU’s Shane Buechele

    By Steven Johnson September 28, 2020

• August 2020

  • Tigers notebook: Memphis has work left to do after second fall scrimmage

    Damonte Coxie and the linebackers were among the standouts Saturday

    By Steven Johnson August 23, 2020

  • Analyzing which young Tigers could compete for playing time

    A glimpse at a few newcomers who might see the field for Memphis this fall.

    By Steven Johnson August 18, 2020

  • T.J. Carter has his eyes set on a AAC championship — and Jim Thorpe award

    The cornerback is aiming high even as he works with his third defensive coordinator at Memphis.

    By Steven Johnson August 13, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: Memphis AD’s confidence in a football season ‘hour-to-hour;’ opting out no option for FSU star; and dancing in the rain

    Laird Veatch warily eyes the status of the football season; Mike Norvell's best player makes his position clear; and an innocently made but still offensive gesture at a baseball game lands a coach in trouble. 

    By Don Wade August 09, 2020

  • New Memphis defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre focusing on flexibility

    The Tigers’ unit improved substantially last season, but his strategy has to account for the speed of the offense, and the added wrinkle of the pandemic.

    By Steven Johnson August 08, 2020

• June 2020

  • Memphis football is back! Well, for players to take their physicals

    Blocking and tackling is still a long way off. But, this weekend, Memphis football players returned to campus. Job one: Get their physicals as they continue to absorb the virtual playbook. 

    By Don Wade June 05, 2020

• March 2020

  • For Silverfield and Memphis football staff, a different kind of grind

    The novel coronavirus and accompanying restrictions are changing the game for Ryan Silverfield and the Memphis football staff. But it isn't changing the goals: prepare, get better, be ready to score more points than the other guy. 

    By Don Wade March 25, 2020

• February 2020

  • Ryan Silverfield hasn’t stopped recruiting to Memphis

    National signing day showed Ryan Silverfield's two-month recruiting efforts paid off. With a staff ready and most of recruiting done, the new coach must prepare of the 2020 season.

    By Jonah Jordan February 05, 2020

• January 2020

  • Memphis coaching staff expands with Bridge from Duke, MacIntyre from Ole Miss

    Former Ole Miss defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre will replace Adam Fuller at Memphis, and Jim Bridge from Duke will take over coaching the offensive line.

    By Jonah Jordan January 09, 2020