There are 10 article(s) tagged Thomas Pickens:

• December 2021

  • Silverfield reminds players how they’ll be remembered

    History could be made in an otherwise mediocre season, depending on the Hawai’i Bowl.

    By Frank Bonner II December 19, 2021

  • Tigers are feeling well-rested heading into Hawai’i Bowl

    Linebacker Thomas Pickens said the time off is the best thing after a rough, injury-filled season.

    By Frank Bonner II December 14, 2021

• September 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

  • 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

• April 2021

  • What drove two linebackers to return for another year

    The decision by Thomas Pickens and JJ Russell to come back is one reason the Memphis defense is so confident heading into the fall.

    By Steven Johnson April 04, 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

  • Senior decisions will shape Tigers’ 2021 football season

    If the Tigers can get a few seniors to return, the sky is the limit thanks to a strong incoming class and transfers from Power Five programs. 

    By Steven Johnson December 28, 2020

  • Final top performers list: Brady White, Thomas Pickens lead the way

    The Montgomery Bowl win was an example of how all three phases of the game clicked, and what can be expected next season.

    By Steven Johnson December 25, 2020

• October 2019

  • Next Day: Memphis Tigers preparation helps stifle Tulane offense

    The Memphis Tigers defensive preparation put them in a position to succeed against a speedy Tulane Green Wave offense. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 20, 2019