Save your fretting for the Grizzlies. That’s where there is work to be done. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Grizzlies players Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams Jr.

Wednesday’s matchup with VCU is one that’s crucial for a Tigers team whose next three games are all against teams ranked in the top 30 of KenPom (Texas A&M, Clemson and Virginia). 

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When on the floor, Vince Williams Jr. simply does stuff. As simplistic and vague as that description sounds, it’s true. 

The ongoing public saga between the Tuohy family and former NFL player Michael Oher seems to have begun at least two years ago.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker JJ Russell had a career day in his first NFL start against the Carolina Panthers. 

The council aired its concerns about what the city was receiving for transferring ownership, the future of the Southern Heritage Classic football game, how the City Council learned about the deal and more.

Sheffield High’s Radarious Jackson and Southwind High’s Kelvin Perkins are named Mr. Football winners.

“If you get in there, buy a ticket and cheer for them, then you have an opportunity to have an opinion,” the Tigers assistant coach said. “If you don’t, you don’t have an opportunity to have one.”

What do the Grizzlies do with their roster regarding Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams Jr.?

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Some Memphis fans may have been surprised when they saw where Memphis landed in the first NCAA NET Rankings of the 2023-24 season, released Monday.

Standouts from KIPP, Memphis Business Academy, MLK Prep and Trezevant recognized by the league’s coaches.

Standouts from Brighton, Central, Kingsbury, Munford, Overton and Southwind recognized by the league’s coaches.

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Richard Smith said Tuesday that the family could pull its pledged $50 million gift if the Memphis City Council doesn’t transfer ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.

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Host Greg Gaston, senior writer Tim Buckley and beat writers Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya all had plenty to say on the latest edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston.

Keep those fingers crossed. If all goes well, Memphis could be as close to full strength as they will get this season just in time for Christmas. 

How did Upadhyaya shuffle teams around in his Associated Press poll voting after a week of chaos in college basketball?

The U of M has said that the city can’t have seats on the foundation board, setting up a potential showdown over the vote Tuesday to transfer ownership of the city-owned stadium.

Standouts from Lewisburg, Southwind, St. Benedict, St. George’s and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from FACS, Hillcrest, MUS, Power Center Academy and White Station are up for consideration this week. 

The undefeated Tigers could bring home a national championship — but the club faces challenges because it isn’t fully funded by the university.

“Mike Norvell and Florida State got left out? Memphis fans understand how that feels. The entire system of college sports is based on leaving universities out, no matter how deserving. Fairness has nothing to do with it.”

Memphis and Iowa State will meet in the postseason for the second time since the 2017 Liberty Bowl. Here’s how they stack up and what the opposing coaches are saying. 

Nowell is averaging 6.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in five games for the Grizzlies this season. 

It will be the first time Memphis has participated in the Liberty Bowl since the Tigers lost 21-20 to Iowa State in 2017.