Calkins: Memphis calls shot, destroys UCF, takes aim at Houston next
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) celebrates after the Tigers take down the UCF Knights, 79-55, in the American Athletic Conference quarterfinals Friday, March 15, 2019. Memphis is now gearing up to play top-seeded Houston Saturday. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Memphis shows its toughness and swagger in routing UCF. But will that be enough to beat Houston? Saturday's game will be the ultimate test.
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