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    Simmons Bank stadium renovation to start in May

    “I think the big messages are we’re moving forward, which we’re obviously really excited about,” athletics director Laird Veatch said Monday morning. “No. 2, we have clarity on not only what we want to do, but how we think we can get there.”

    By Frank Bonner II March 18, 2024
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    Tigers close to finalizing contract extension with Ryan Silverfield

    The University of Memphis is close to finalizing a contract extension with football head coach Ryan Silverfield, athletic director Laird Veatch said Monday.

    By Frank Bonner II March 18, 2024
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    Memphis football looks to build from last year’s 10-win season

    Memphis starts spring practices on March 19 with the expectations of winning a conference championship. Head coach Ryan Silverfield says “putting the blinders on” and getting to work is the best way to get there. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 13, 2024
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    Former Tiger Tony Pollard to join Tennessee Titans, per reports

    Former Melrose and Memphis Tiger star heading to Nashville to join the Titans.

    By The Associated Press March 11, 2024
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    Tigers expected to hire Lee Marks as new running backs coach

    Lee Marks will replace former running backs coach Sean Dawkins, who is now at Cincinnati.

    By Frank Bonner II March 02, 2024
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    City, U of M working to finish stadium transfer

    It has been more than a month since the Memphis City Council voted to give the University of Memphis Auxiliary Services Foundation ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and $120 million in cash. The stadium still belongs to the City of Memphis.

    By Samuel Hardiman March 01, 2024
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    Tigers, AAC announce full conference schedule

    Memphis will open its conference schedule against Navy for the third consecutive year when the Midshipmen play host to the Tigers on Sept. 21.

    By Frank Bonner II February 29, 2024
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    Memphis running backs coach Sean Dawkins headed to Cincinnati

    Sean Dawkins spent two seasons at Memphis. This past season he coached the first 1,000-yard rusher at Memphis since 2019. 

    By Frank Bonner II February 28, 2024
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    Memphis Tigers paying homage to their Black pioneers

    In September of last year, the Memphis athletic department launched its trailblazers initiative to honor each sport’s first Black athlete to play for the Tigers.

    By Frank Bonner II February 27, 2024
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    Memphis’ Laird Veatch mentioned as possible Missouri AD candidate

    Veatch was among the top contenders for the job when it was last open in 2021.

    By Tim Buckley February 22, 2024
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    A former Tiger is joining Memphis’ defensive-coaching staff

    Curtis Akins, who played for the Tigers from 2014 to 2018, will be a defensive quality-control assistant coach.

    By Frank Bonner II February 14, 2024
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    M Club Hall of Fame welcomes seven former Tigers

    Former football standouts Derrick Burroughs and Glenn Rogers Jr. were among the seven Hall of Fame inductees on Saturday. 

    By Frank Bonner II February 13, 2024
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    Memphis adds four more players to the 2024 recruiting class

    The Memphis Tigers now have 38 total signatures for the 2024 class after adding three defensive backs and an offensive lineman on National Signing Day.

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    National Signing Day 2024: Meet the new Memphis Tigers football signees

    By Frank Bonner II February 07, 2024
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    National Signing Day 2024: Meet the new Memphis Tigers football signees

    A look at recent transfer portal activity for the Memphis Tigers, including gains and losses, heading into the 2024 season.

    By Tim Buckley February 07, 2024
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    Tigers’ Ryan Silverfield, Seth Henigan win TSWA awards

    Memphis’ Ryan Silverfield was named TSWA Coach of the Year while Seth Henigan won Player of the Year honors. 

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    By Frank Bonner II February 05, 2024
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    Memphis Tigers set date for spring game

    Coach Ryan Silverfield’s team is coming off a 10-win season and a victory over Iowa State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 02, 2024
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    Calkins: Jackson Hughey will be laid to rest Wednesday — wearing a Memphis Tigers shirt

    Jackson Hughey — who died Sunday after a six-year battle with cancer — was as devoted a Memphis Tigers fan as there ever was. Along the way, he reminded us not to take our games for granted.

    By Geoff Calkins January 31, 2024
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    Salaries obtained for two new Memphis football coaching staff members

    The Daily Memphian has acquired documents that contain pay rates for former Tigers Reggie Howard and Lou Esposito. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 22, 2024
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    Memphis graduate assistant Brady White joins Arizona State’s staff

    Brady White started his college playing career at Arizona State, and now, he’s headed back. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 22, 2024
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    NFL Wild Card Weekend: Notable performances from former Tigers

    Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Calvin Austin III and Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard both scored touchdowns during the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 16, 2024
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    U of M announces seven Hall of Fame inductees

    The induction ceremony for the new University of Memphis Hall of Fame members will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Billy J. Murphy Complex. 

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    DeAndre Williams signs with Philippine pro team, records double-double in debut

    By Frank Bonner II January 11, 2024
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    Memphis hires former Tiger Reggie Howard as cornerbacks coach

    Reggie Howard will coach the cornerbacks while deputy head coach Charles Clark is still the defensive backs coach. 

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    Tigers Football Insider: Memphis plans to meet Liberty Stadium fundraising goal by end of 2024

    By Frank Bonner II January 11, 2024
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    Calkins: Veatch on the stadium, the realignment — and the Smiths’ gift

    Laird Veatch, the University of Memphis athletic director, is finally getting his hands on a football stadium and $120 million. Now all he has to do is raise another $50 million and figure out how to rebuild his new stadium on the fly. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 10, 2024
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    Tigers Football Insider: Memphis plans to meet Liberty Stadium fundraising goal by end of 2024

    The $50 million donated by FedEx founder Fred Smith’s family won’t be released until Memphis matches it by raising an additional $50 million.

    By Frank Bonner II January 10, 2024
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    New hire Esposito also will serve as co-coordinator of Memphis’ defense

    Former Tiger replaces defensive line coach Kyle Pope, who spent four years with the program.

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    NFL Week 18: Notable performances from former Tigers

    By Frank Bonner II January 10, 2024

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