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    Calkins: Memphis — that’s all of Memphis — is at the Cotton Bowl

    Memphis is at the Cotton Bowl. Not just the football team, the city, the long-suffering but now celebrating people of the 901.

    By Geoff Calkins December 27, 2019
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    Calkins: If this is the last game for Brady White, what a way to go

    As Brady White weighs his future in football, he can relish in the fact he took the Memphis Tigers to the pinnacle of the program's history.

    By Geoff Calkins December 27, 2019
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    Calkins: A letter jacket, two fans and a small story to remind you that Memphis will be just fine

    While Memphis defeated Jackson State on Saturday, the family of a manager from the mid-1980s got back a prized possession.

    By Geoff Calkins December 21, 2019
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    Calkins: Penny Hardaway ‘hurt’ by Wiseman decision – and Wiseman just might be, too.

    Life after Wiseman has begun for the Memphis Tigers, a turn that was unexpected based on the freshman center's excitement when he committed to the team.

    By Geoff Calkins December 20, 2019
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    Calkins: The James Wiseman era ends in wistfulness and regret

    The James Wiseman era at the University of Memphis is over. It ended not with a Sweet 16, not with a Final Four, but with an Instagram post.

    By Geoff Calkins December 19, 2019
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    Calkins: Penny Hardaway beats Tennessee (and then does something really surprising)

    In front of a deafening crowd in Knoxville, the Memphis Tigers get the best win of the Hardaway era.

    By Geoff Calkins December 16, 2019
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    Calkins: For Ryan Silverfield, it’s a Memphis dream come true

    Ryan Silverfield wasn't the favorite but he went out and won his "dream job."

    By Geoff Calkins December 14, 2019
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    Calkins: Ryan Silverfield — the new coach at Memphis — called his shot

    Ryan Silverfield wasn't handed the Memphis job. He earned it with this work this week — and over the last four years. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 13, 2019
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    Calkins: You’ve read Mike Norvell’s letter — now read this one

    Mike Norvell wrote a warm, gracious letter to Memphians Tuesday. In that spirit, here's a letter from a Memphis fan named Jay Adkins — right back to Norvell.

    By Geoff Calkins December 11, 2019
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    Calkins: Ryan Silverfield crushes it (and other Memphis football thoughts)

    Some thoughts on Ryan Silverfield, Laird Veatch, the Memphis football job, Memphis attendance and what it means to be alive. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 09, 2019
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    Calkins: It’s time for Memphis to hire another great football coach

    Mike Norvell is headed to Florida State. Can Memphis make a third straight great coaching hire? That is the challenge that lies ahead. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 08, 2019
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    Calkins: As Mike Norvell leaves for Florida State, remember the party, not the goodbye

    Mike Norvell is leaving for Florida State but not before he and his Tigers won a championship for Memphis.

    By Geoff Calkins December 09, 2019
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    Calkins: It’ll be a marathon day for Memphians

    Has there ever been a Saturday like this in Memphis? No. There will be 25,000 people in the St. Jude Marathon and another 40,000 or so watching the American Athletic Conference championship game in the afternoon. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 07, 2019
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    Calkins: Can’t stop fretting about Mike Norvell? A solution

    Memphis coach Mike Norvell may well take another job after Saturday's game against Cincinnati. Here's the best way to handle that news.

     

    By Geoff Calkins December 04, 2019
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    Calkins: No reason for Memphis fans to worry about Mike Norvell

    Mike Norvell is once again the subject of coaching rumors. Here's why Memphis fans shouldn't fret about any of them. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 02, 2019
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    Calkins: Memphis football makes history — but a bigger party awaits

    The Memphis football team defeated Cincinnati Friday to clinch a third straight West Division championship. But for this team, the big prize awaits.

    By Geoff Calkins November 30, 2019
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    Calkins: Mike Norvell — self-proclaimed ‘Memphian’ — has done this city proud

    The Memphis Tiger football team plays Cincinnati Friday for a third straight Western Division title. It's a staggering accomplishment for head coach Mike Norvell.

    By Geoff Calkins November 27, 2019
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    Calkins: No Wiseman, no problem, as Memphis beats Ole Miss

    James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.

    By Geoff Calkins November 23, 2019
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    Calkins: In a very Memphis Christmas story, a Wiseman comes from East

    The spirit of the season is being tested. But a twist on the holiday story shows us the bright star from East will prevail. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 26, 2019
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    Calkins: After NCAA pounding, Hardaway faces his first big test

    Nobody said the Memphis coaching job is easy. After an extended honeymoon to start his career, Penny Hardaway is going to be tested by the loss of James Wiseman and possible sanctions from the NCAA.

    By Geoff Calkins November 21, 2019
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    Calkins: On the day the NCAA hammers James Wiseman, be careful whom you blame

    Exactly a year after committing to Memphis, James Wiseman learned he would be forced to sit out 12 games. It's a blow, for certain. But make sure you save your anger for the NCAA. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 20, 2019
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    Calkins: Penny Hardaway takes the high road. So how about it, Rick Barnes?

    Penny Hardaway said he wants to set aside any bitterness and continue to play the Memphis-Tennessee series. Rick Barnes should do the same. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 16, 2019
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    Calkins: Wiseman sits, Memphis wins — and the NCAA is still immoral

    The Memphis Tigers crushed Alcorn State in their first game without James Wiseman. But the week of controversy seemed to give everyone in the building an emotional hangover.

    By Geoff Calkins November 16, 2019
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    Calkins: Ja Morant defeats Mike Conley in an unforgettable changing of the guards

    Mike Conley returned to FedExForum Friday night. Ja Morant showed him his old team is in good hands.

     

    By Geoff Calkins November 16, 2019
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    Calkins: Who will win the Wiseman settlement? Everyone

    James Wiseman has withdrawn his lawsuit against his NCAA. That clears the way for a settlement that everyone can live with.

    By Geoff Calkins November 14, 2019

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