There are 25 article(s) tagged Sean Dykes:

• August 2022

  • Silverfield expects ‘big things’ from tight end Caden Prieskorn

    University of Memphis junior Caden Prieskorn appears to be the front-runner to replace former Tiger Sean Dykes as tight end. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 10, 2022

• March 2022

  • Memphis pro day: Big day for Jacobi Francis in front of scouts

    Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham were the headliners, but some of their former teammates put themselves in position to likely receive an NFL team camp invitation. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 24, 2022

• December 2021

  • U of M athletic director: Enjoy Hawaii, but not too much

    University of Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch played in Hawaii 27 years ago, and he knows the temptations. “Bowl games are a lot more fun when you win them.”

    By Frank Bonner II December 20, 2021

  • Six Tigers make AAC All-Conference; four voted first team

    Memphis hasn’t had this many first-team selections since 2017.

    By Frank Bonner II December 01, 2021

• November 2021

  • Tigers know what’s on the line, with formidable Houston team in the way

    Bowl eligibility depends on what happens in the final two weeks of the season.

    By Frank Bonner II November 16, 2021

  • Tigers prepare for the best offense they’ve faced all year

    SMU has the seventh-best offense in the country, with both passing and rushing depth that has stymied defenses. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 03, 2021

• September 2021

  • Memphis’ offense wins out even as A-State makes late push

    Seth Henigan throws five TDs to Calvin Austin III and Sean Dykes, but the Tigers’ defense allowed Arkansas State to produce 681 total yards. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 12, 2021

  • Extra eligibility benefits fifth-year seniors, and Tigers by extension

    The Tigers are entering the 2021 season with a veteran presence in the locker room that is unprecedented.

    By Frank Bonner II September 03, 2021

• July 2021

  • Two Tigers football players land on award watch lists

    The Tigers offensive lineman and tight end on respective Outland, Mackey lists. 

    By Steven Johnson July 27, 2021

• March 2021

  • Who’s returning for 2021 Tigers football? Here’s a list

    Defensive back Tyrez Lindsey and linebackers JJ Russell and Keith Brown Jr. are two more returning for a final year. The biggest name missing was Manuel Orona-Lopez.

    By Steven Johnson March 02, 2021

• January 2021

  • Who’s in, who’s out? A quick look at U of M football seniors’ status

    Four Tigers have announced they will return, but the team awaits the decisions of three key players. 

    By Steven Johnson January 03, 2021

• December 2020

  • Five Memphis football players earn All-AAC honors, but key name missing

    Memphis Tigers football players Calvin Austin III and O’Bryan Goodson made first-team All-AAC while record breaker Brady White was snubbed altogether.

    By Steven Johnson December 15, 2020

  • Short-handed Memphis survives Houston rally, 30-27

    The Tigers closed the regular season with a dramatic finish on Riley Patterson’s 47-yard field goal as time expired. 
    Related article: Memphis finds a building block for the future in Jaylon Allen

    By Steven Johnson December 12, 2020

  • What Twitter’s saying in regular-season finale: FG gives Memphis 30-27 win over Houston

    Brady White this afternoon became Memphis’ all-time passing yards leader; Calvin Austin III goes over 1,000-yard mark this season.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 12, 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

  • Houston native Sean Dykes hoping to settle grudge with five straight wins

    The tight end, spurned by his hometown school, has done his best work at Memphis.

    By Steven Johnson December 10, 2020

• November 2020

  • Brady White named AAC Offensive Player of the Week

    The Memphis quarterback was joined by tight end Sean Dykes in receiving recognition for their play against South Florida.

    By Steven Johnson November 09, 2020

  • Memphis’ top performers vs. USF include a record setter, key defender

    The comeback win against the Bulls couldn’t have happened without two receivers and a tight end back in form.

    By Steven Johnson November 08, 2020

• October 2020

  • ‘Enough is enough’: Pride on the line when Memphis faces UCF

    The Tigers have a 13-game losing streak against the Knights.

    By Steven Johnson October 06, 2020

  • Here are five bright spots from Memphis’ loss to SMU

    Quindell Johnson and Dreke Clark lead the list of top performers.

    By Steven Johnson October 04, 2020

• August 2020

  • Opinion: It’s their calculated risk: For Memphis Tigers to win, they have to play

    Doing all they can to avoid the fate of the conferences that have shut down.

    By Don Wade August 20, 2020

• October 2019

  • ‘Mature’ but inexperienced tight ends ready to step up in Sean Dykes’ absence

    Memphis wants two "mature" but inexperienced tight ends to fill the hole left behind by Sean Dykes. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 04, 2019

• September 2019

  • Dykes, Cole Mashburn ruled out for the season with injuries

    Tigers lose key players on both sides of the ball as tight end Sean Dykes and defensive lineman Cole Mashburn declared out for the season because of injuries.

    By Jonah Jordan September 30, 2019

• August 2019

  • Memphis tight ends willing to do whatever it takes to win

    Tight ends Joey Magnifico and Sean Dykes are ready to answer the call, no matter the challenge. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 14, 2019

• June 2019

  • Former Illinois tight end Lou Dorsey to visit U of M

    Memphis will receive a visit from former Illinois tight end Lou Dorsey. 

    By Jonah Jordan June 08, 2019