Calkins: The Memphis Tigers may finally be learning to win
University of Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) goes for a layup against SMU Jan. 26. “Me, personally, we’re the same guys since the beginning of the season,” Lomax said. “But we’re starting to come together more as a family, we’re starting to listen to coach more. This team has got the most talent, probably, in the country. But trying to put it together was a tough task early in the season. This is not our team, this is the city’s team.” (Patrick Lantrip/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.
The Tigers didn’t just defeat SMU at FedExForum Tuesday night. They showed the ability to fight back.
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