Davion Carter has come a long way from the jitters he had during his first snap as a Tiger last season. That starts with watching film, and he’s passing down the habit to the younger players. Arkansas-to-Memphis move rekindles Simeon Blair’s love for footballRelated story:
New Tigers safety Simeon Blair contemplated his future as the Razorbacks were busy beating Kansas in the crazy 2022 AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Now, the safety is expected to play an integral role in Memphis’ 2023 secondary.
New special teams coordinator Chris White offered updates on the kicking battle and mentioned a couple of players who could start as returners. Tigers Football Insider: Players on preseason watchlists for national awardsRelated Story:
Three Tigers were included on four different national award watchlists with quarterback Seth Henigan being named on two of them.
Blake Watson came to Old Dominion as a receiver. The Monarchs were shorthanded at running back during a spring practice, so they used Watson. He hasn’t looked back since.
Friday really was a tough day for the Tigers on the conference realignment front as the Big 12 added three more schools and the Big Ten two.
It’s hard to gauge the level of production expected from this year’s Memphis football receivers, but senior Joseph Scates believes the Tigers are headed toward something worth talking about.
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Memphis opens preseason practice as Pac-12, Big 12 and Liberty Stadium talk swirls around a Ryan Silverfield-coached team that needs to show better than mere mediocrity.
Memphis has brought in a load of transfers to help make the team better, but the Tigers will still need strong production from the athletes who have been in the program.
The Tigers start fall camp on Wednesday, and here are three observations that weren’t completely answered during spring practices. Memphis Tigers football recruiting tracker: Class of 2024 commitsRelated story:
After an alleged hazing incident at Northwestern, University of Memphis football head coach Ryan Silverfield says cultivating a healthy culture starts with education.
The Buffaloes’ decision to leave the Pac-12 sure seems to be a big blow to the Tigers’ Power 5 hopes. Or do they have a chance?
The Memphis Tigers are less than two weeks away from starting fall camp and fans are eager to find out what improvements will be made from last season.
Memphis hasn’t been shy about their conference realignment aspirations. SMU has been in the mix as well. Mike Aresco says you can’t lose any sleep over it.
Some wonder if there will be enough money available to do things right at the Memphis Tigers’ football home.
Houston, Cincinnati and UCF are out; six former Conference USA schools are in. Shouldn’t Memphis automatically be a new AAC power?
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t fazed by fourth-place ranking in preseason poll, especially after watching Tulane’s title run last season. AAC commissioner says he can’t stop schools from leaving conference Tigers picked fourth in AAC preseason poll New-look AAC: ‘We just want to see who’s on top at the end’ Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield weighs in on Liberty Stadium renovation fundingRelated stories:
After being voted to finish fifth in the last two preseason polls, the Tigers are expected to place fourth this season.
Questions remain on the status of a new lease for the Grizzlies and how money for stadium projects will be allocated.
It could be that there isn’t enough for money both FedExForum and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. And that is — at the very least — worrisome.
Seth Henigan is no longer considered a young quarterback. He’s entering his third year as a starter and is expected to take more of a leadership role.
It is not your regular job — climbing inside a costume and playing the part of NBA mascot Grizz, Memphis Tigers mascot Pouncer or becoming Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird. In fact, it can be all-consuming.
Each purchased ticket for Memphis’ Sept. 2 season opener against Bethune-Cookman will provide three meals to a family in need through the Mid-South Food Bank.
The Tigers have been able to bring a few transfers back to Memphis to play in front of their hometown fans.