Eldridge ‘Pete’ Mitchell, first Black coach in Tigers football program, dies at 87
Mitchell, a Memphis native, was an assistant from 1970 to 1975 and later opened an insurance agency.
Mitchell, a Memphis native, was an assistant from 1970 to 1975 and later opened an insurance agency.
In three weeks, the Tigers will host Memphis Madness on Oct. 13. Eleven days later, they’ll open the season with an exhibition match against LeMoyne-Owen.
The true freshman kept his wits about him after the first interception of his college career and an unproductive first half.
Two Region 8-6A games and two interesting non-regional contests are up for this week’s fan vote.
Which player deserves to win? Vote for your favorite by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
University of Memphis football fans can’t help reliving the Sept. 18 victory over Mississippi State’s Bulldogs. Here are a few photos to savor the memories.
Memphis made quite the impression on one of the best college basketball prospects in the country.
Memphis’ defense got the wheels rolling with a scoop-and-score, and ended the game with a crucial stop.
“Memphians have no reason to apologize for the football team’s win over Mississippi State Saturday. They should savor it as the triumph it was.”
Kyle Murphy had two goals to become the all-time leading scorer for Memphis 901 FC, which has two matches at AutoZone Park this week.
The Memphis Tigers beat another SEC team Saturday. And you know what? It really does just mean more.
Tigers get a stellar performance from their top receiver and linebacker on the day they honored their all-time great receiver and linebacker.
Sept. 18, 2021 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium: Memphis 31, Mississippi St. 29
A heads-up play by Calvin Austin III and a 51-yard field goal by Joe Doyle, plus some solid defense gave the University of Memphis a statement win.
A compilation of tweets from people reacting to the University of Memphis-Mississippi State game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Two touchdowns on interception returns spark Red Devils in Region 8-6A. Also, see how the Power 15 fared and check out all the scores and summaries of Memphis-area games.
CBHS stages impressive rally to tie game late but Saints make the biggest play at the end.
Some of the categories to mull over: Turnovers, and a certain Memphis freshman defensive back.
For Nick Mejia, who designed the Grizzlies-themed baseball jerseys for the Redbirds, it was a thrill to see his vision come true — and more.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce and former teammates will be taking part in the Tiger Walk.
Landing an NFL team for Memphis proved to be the dream that got away in Billy Dunavant’s professional life. But when the scores are added up, he won much more than he lost. And so did those who were fortunate enough to know him well.
It was 28 years ago that Bruce made a statement against the SEC school. This time, he’s looking forward to seeing Calvin Austin III in action.
Running back Jaydon Smith had 143 yards rushing on 26 carries and a touchdown as the winner of Week 4.
Northpoint quarterback Jack Patterson dominates the passing categories.