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Memphis Tigers The University of Memphis said the tradition of having a live tiger at games “has come to an end.” It seems like the right decision, but it’s still a sad moment for Memphians.
Speaking to the media for the first time in a week, Ryan Silverfield says the Tigers had a productive practice and elaborated on how the program is handling positive COVID cases.
The athletic department cited the COVID-19 outbreak as the reason “in the best interest of the health and safety of our student-athletes to make this decision now.”
The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage.
The Washington Football Team’s running back finds himself in an unexpected situation.
The U of M’s beloved Bengal tiger was 12 years old.
It has been eight days since football activities were halted because of COVID-19 test results.
The Tigers have pulled even in class of 2021 recruit’s considerations.
The positive COVID-19 tests forced Memphis to take another week off, but here is an opportunity to see how its conference rivals look.
Memphis basketball won’t have the prestigious tournament, but might have nonconference schedule flexibility.
The university said 46 cases are still active in the athletics department, but that the reports of 42 on the football team is “overstated.”
The NCAA approved a delayed Nov. 25 start date for the 2020-21 basketball season. The University of Memphis will await guidance from the American Athletic Conference on the league portion of its schedule.
New information reveals the second group of athletes affected at the University of Memphis.
The Tigers can capitalize on defensive rebounding, shots blocked, Lester Quinones' shooting and transition scoring.
There was a lot of less-than-good news, but there also was the No. 15 ranking in the national coaches poll.
In a blistering statement to the media Monday, the Memphis Tigers coach denied that his players were on such a bus. His anger was understandable. His response was worrisome.
The Tigers coach discusses what happened; football program activities remain on hold.
The redshirt senior is the third known player in the Tigers’ football program to do so.
The Tigers’ class is currently ranked No. 50 in the nation and No. 2 in the American Athletic Conference.
Is it possible that the COVID-19 pandemic taught the American sports fan how to live without being glued to the TV? And find out how former Memphis pitcher Jonathan Bowlan is doing.
Several former U of M football stars shine in NFL, including Antonio Gibson, who could be the primary option out of the backfield for the Washington Football Team.
The AAC said a makeup date will be determined later.
Redshirt junior Coye’ Fairman said Tiger football’s recent spate of positive coronavirus tests led to his decision to opt out of the 2020 season.
“We don’t plan on keeping quiet anytime soon,” women’s basketball player Lanyce Williams, one of the march organizers, said.
Obinna Eze said coaches knew he was at Friday’s on-campus rally.
Two local football programs were put on hold Friday because of COVID-19. But don’t blame the players. Blame us.
School’s news release says increased number of positive tests has been linked to “social events.”
Tigers beat writer Danielle Lerner tackles what to expect for the 2020-21 season.
Miller’s decision to leave Penny’s side has invited all kinds of comparisons.