There are 22 article(s) tagged TJ Carter:

• January 2021

  • Memphis DB T.J. Carter enters transfer portal

    A key defensive player, Carter is the second big name to leave the Tigers within the past week.

    By Steven Johnson January 12, 2021

• November 2020

  • Four key storylines in Memphis’ plan against Stephen F. Austin

    The Tigers are looking forward to the return of their star cornerback and getting their ground game working again.

    By Steven Johnson November 20, 2020

  • TJ Carter, John Cartwright expected back for Memphis vs. Stephen F. Austin

    The Tigers hope to see their best cornerback and a much-needed defensive lineman against Stephen F. Austin. 

    By Steven Johnson November 16, 2020

  • Silverfield: Carter closer to returning; roster missing two more players

    Much-missed cornerback TJ Carter is getting back to health; Tigers are without two other players.

    By Steven Johnson November 03, 2020

  • 4 questions after humbling loss to Cincinnati

    When you’re beaten by nearly 40 points like Memphis was in Saturday’s crushing 49-10 setback to the Bearcats, there are few positives to discuss.

    By Steven Johnson November 01, 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

  • Memphis needs TJ Carter, but injury makes him questionable

    The Tigers’ top corner could miss his third straight game.

    By Steven Johnson October 26, 2020

  • Rodney Owens right on time with clutch performance vs. Temple

    The transfer defensive back had the game of his career at just the right time for Memphis. And Related Article: Memphis’ defensive corps picked up the slack when the offense stumbled against the Owls

    By Steven Johnson October 24, 2020

  • Time to press the panic button? Memphis’ secondary has much to prove vs. Temple

    The Tigers are ranked dead last in the AAC in passing yards allowed per game.

    By Steven Johnson October 19, 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

  • Inside the numbers: Arkansas State offense will pose challenge for Memphis defense

    Red Wolves return nine starters from a unit that averaged more than 33 points a game.

    By Steven Johnson September 01, 2020

• August 2020

  • Memphis football doing its best to process social unrest in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting

    The Tigers did not cancel practice, but coach Ryan Silverfield made certain to discuss the situation with the team and "have some open dialogue."

    By Steven Johnson August 27, 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

• June 2020

  • Tiger football team marches to shed light on racial injustice

    About 400 people participated in a march Sunday led by the University of Memphis football program from the South Campus on Goodlett Street, as players use their platform to "make a difference."

    By Jonah Jordan June 14, 2020

• December 2019

  • Back-to-back games against Cincinnati present unique challenge

    Memphis playing back-to-back games against the same team presents Tigers with unique challenges. 

    By Jonah Jordan December 02, 2019

• October 2019

  • Claybrooks’ return may boost defense as Tigers travel to Temple

    Cornerback Chris Claybrooks – who has not played this season – should return for Saturday's game at Temple, providing Memphis with depth in the secondary.

    By Jonah Jordan October 09, 2019

• August 2019

  • Coxie vs. Carter: ‘Iron sharpens iron’ for Memphis football stars

    Coach Mike Norvell said Memphis football's best players have naturally been the team's biggest competitors. And the daily Coxie-Carter showdown in practice is worth watching.

    By Drew Hill August 08, 2019

• March 2019

  • Chris Claybrooks preparing for second season at defensive back for Memphis

    Defensive back Chris Claybrooks' moment didn't come until the end of the season, but he's trying to parlay that momentum into more success in his second season at defensive back.

    By Jonah Jordan March 22, 2019

• November 2018

  • Three questions concerning Memphis with three games remaining

    Head coach Mike Norvell enters the final three games of the season with questions swirling around his Memphis (5-4, 2-3 American Athletic Conference) program.

    By Jonah Jordan November 09, 2018

  • Hard work – not magic – needed to fix Tigers’ defense

    Head coach Mike Norvell believes there’s no magical solution for what ails the Memphis defense. Only one thing can change the Tigers’ fortunes – hard work.

    By Jonah Jordan November 05, 2018

• September 2018

  • Next Day Takeaways: Memphis Tigers Outpace South Alabama

    The Memphis Tigers defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 52-35 Saturday night at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Memphis’ third win of the year was a back-and-forth contest with 1,030 total yards gained and 14 total touchdowns between the teams.

    By Jonah Jordan September 23, 2018

  • Picking apart the secondary: Five quick questions with secondary coach TJ Rushing

    The Memphis Tigers enter their Week Four matchup with South Alabama wanting to build some consistency. 

    By Jonah Jordan September 21, 2018