Frank Bonner and Tim Buckley join host Greg Gaston to talk Memphis football on the latest edition of the Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast.

Taylor Jenkins said he threw Ja Morant into the fire with the first and second teams on Tuesday at practice. Morant’s return is three weeks away. 

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Two former Tigers made crucial plays late the game to help their team wins, including Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott’s 59-yard field goal to force overtime against Buffalo. 

This is the third Tiger in two days to announce his decision to enter the portal. 

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Memphis has a chance at playing in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, but it’s not a guarantee. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ flaws and how the team should evaluate the rest of the season. 

Several returning players are adjusting to expanded duties as Panthers re-tool for another run.

Through six games so far, here’s how bracketologists and computers view the Tigers’ body of work.

Standouts from Bluff City, Fairley, Hillcrest, Mitchell and Oakhaven recognized by the league’s coaches.

Backup quarterback Tevin Carter explains why he is leaving his hometown Tigers behind to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

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With playoff hopes already fading, the Grizzlies face decisions that extend beyond the current season. Do they Break it Up, bet on a simple Gap Year or Reshuffle the deck?

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Starting right guard Davion Carter and backup quarterback Tevin Carter both announced their decisions to enter the NCAA transfer portal Monday. 

Despite going 2-1 in last week’s Battle 4 Atlantis, the Tigers are still unranked. 

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The Memphis guard never expected his first game back in the NBA after a two-month pause would come against his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Did Parth Upadhyaya rank the Tigers after wins over Michigan and Arkansas but a lopsided loss to Villanova?

Standouts from CBHS, Cordova, Douglass, Fayette-Ware and Lakeland Prep are up for consideration this week.

Standouts from Center Hill, Harding, Rossville Christian, St. Agnes and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. 

Marcus Smart is sidelined with an ankle injury, but he called out an “embarrassing” effort by the Grizzlies that many fans could hear from the seats Sunday. 

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Box score: Timberwolves 119, Grizzlies 97

Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz is Memphis’ last chance to get a home win before the start of December. 

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Here is the box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ game Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum.

Victories this week against Michigan and No. 20 Arkansas could vault Memphis into the Associated Press basketball poll. If, that is, voters can overlook an ugly loss to Villanova.

The Houston High Mustangs advanced to their first BlueCross Bowl Class 6A state title game after Friday’s win in Brentwood, Tennessee. But Southwind and Fairley fell in their respective semifinal games.

“We needed something like this,” said Memphis guard Jahvon Quinerly, who called the Tigers’ 16-point loss in the Battle 4 Atlantis final a wake-up call.

“Even though the last day of the trip to Nassau was a real bummer, this week was a net success for Penny Hardaway and his program.”

Here’s the NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns.