There are 14 article(s) tagged football:

• April 2024

  • Brahmas fourth-quarter rally spoils home opener for Showboats

    The San Antonio Brahmas scored 20 fourth-quarter points while scoring two touchdowns in the final 48 seconds to execute a come-from-behind victory. 

    By Frank Bonner II April 06, 2024

• December 2023

  • Memphis linebackers coach to become interim DC for AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    Memphis linebackers coach Jordon Hankins will be the interim defensive coordinator for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl game against Iowa State.

    By Frank Bonner II December 26, 2023

• October 2023

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor the Bar-Kays

    The legendary Memphis band will also perform at halftime of this year’s game on Dec. 29.

    By John Varlas October 03, 2023

• June 2023

  • Showboats battling for playoff spot despite rough start this season

    A four-game winning streak has the Showboats second in the South Division standings, and they hope to extend the streak to five games against the New Jersey Generals on Sunday. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 02, 2023

• November 2022

  • 40 years of ‘Cranberry Bowl’ a playbook for lasting memories, lingering injuries

    For decades, a group of alums from Memphis’ Bishop Byrne High School gathered for an annual Thanksgiving Day tradition that earned the name The Cranberry Bowl.

    By Clay Bailey November 24, 2022

• February 2020

  • Tigers Podcast: Penny Hardaway criticism

    Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss the criticism of Penny Hardaway, Memphis' upcoming game against Houston and football recruiting.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan February 21, 2020

• August 2019

  • Taylor’s running, Huff’s safety helped Memphis beat Ole Miss

    Patrick Taylor rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown, while defensive end Bryce Huff recorded a fourth quarter safety to seal a 15-10 victory over Mississippi on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.

    By Associated Press August 31, 2019

• March 2019

  • Calkins: Last home game for Johnny Manziel and the Memphis Express?

    If this was the end for Johnny Manziel and the Memphis Express, it was a wild way to go. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 30, 2019

• September 2018

  • Norvell updates Jackson Dillon’s status and Tigers depth chart

    Memphis Tiger fans held their breath as sixth-year senior linebacker Jackson Dillon was helped off the field in the second quarter during the Tigers’ 52-35 win over the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday.

    By Jonah Jordan September 24, 2018

  • Calkins: No need to second-guess Memphis football win

    Brady White handed the ball to Darrell Henderson who then flipped the ball to Tony Pollard who headed back around left end and into the end zone. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 23, 2018

  • Tigers overcome sloppy performance to defeat South Alabama

    Darrell Henderson ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns as the Memphis Tigers were able to survive a back-and-forth contest Saturday night with South Alabama, eventually winning 52-35.

    By Jonah Jordan September 23, 2018

  • Tigers offensive line coach Silverfield is right where he wants to be

    When the final horn signals completion of the 25 periods comprising the day’s practice session, Ryan Silverfield exits the field with football still on his mind.

    By Jonah Jordan September 21, 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

  • Collierville christening new stadium Friday night against Wooddale

    At a recent Collierville High football practice, the state-of-the-art sound system was blaring a selection of Top 40 classics at an ear-shattering volume loud enough to be heard across campus. “Coach (Mike) O’Neill likes to keep it turned down,” said Dragons athletic director Jeff Curtis in all seriousness. “It definitely bumps. Hopefully, we won’t have any neighbors that get upset.” 

    By John Varlas September 21, 2018