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Florida transfer Chris Howard is looking for a strong ending to his college career while the Tigers are hoping to improve from last year’s rough field-goal kicking.
Several of the Grizzlies players have gone overseas this summer, including Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke, Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson Jr. And, Morant is now neighbors with his parents.
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Coach Ryan Silverfield discussed the Tigers’ lineup ahead of the season-opener Saturday at Mississippi State, and it had a couple of surprises.
Penny Hardaway lost two of his commitments from the transfer portal this month, but has since snagged UIC guard Damaria Franklin.
Standouts from Briarcrest, Covington, ECS, Fayette-Ware, Freedom Prep, Hamilton and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
The Tigers are about to enter a hostile crowd at Mississippi State on Saturday and sophomore Seth Henigan is staying level-headed through it all.
Memphis defensive lineman Wardalis Ducksworth’s father died in a car accident when Ducksworth was 6 years old. The fifth-year senior said he can feel his dad’s presence at every Tigers game.
Late touchdown sinks No. 11 team in the Daily Memphian rankings.
Saints battle back to win late after trailing 21-0 and 28-13.
Losing a rivalry match stings, but the ultimate goal remains very much in play.
Sports fans shared thoughts online of former Memphis Tigers athlete Emmanuel Akot’s exit, two Memphis producers celebrated going platinum and locals had a lot to say about Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert.
Alex Lomax made it official Thursday. He’s coming back for a fifth year at Memphis. So get ready to see him play significant minutes alongside Kendric Davis in the backcourt. “We can’t wait,” Davis said.
Sophomore Jamarion Morrow scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns in a season-opening win over CBHS.
Jevyon Ducker’s vision and detailed understanding of run schemes have helped him become a quality running back.
The upgrades for the 2022 season include fan experience enhancements, security upgrades, expedited points of entry and concession improvements.
A new coaching addition, a confident quarterback and plenty of weapons all around bolster the Mustangs ahead of big Week 2 match-up against Briarcrest.
Covington and CBHS fall after losses; Whitehaven, Germantown, Houston and MUS all move up.
The Grizzlies star has been in Austin, Texas for a couple weeks working out at Kollective, a social performance club for modern professionals, where his trainer Mo Wells is based.
Wayne Yates was an All-American center who led the program as head coach for five seasons after being an assistant coach.
Several low-scoring rounds highlight early-season golf tournament play.