Bill Hardgrave begins his tenure at a critical point for the Memphis athletics program. The push to join the ranks of the Power Five conferences and the Independent Accountability Resolution Process investigation (IARP) of the basketball program loom. 

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Saturday’s open scrimmage in Franklin, Tennessee, was the first chance for fans to see a glimpse of what the Tigers may look like heading into 2022.

Only about half of the team has traveled for a Memphis road game, and Saturday will offer a glimpse to what that’ll be like. 

901 Fund already has drawn in a number of football and men’s and women’s basketball players.

Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II take a look at the Tigers’ NoA from March 26 and what that could mean for recruiting going forward.

Tigers wide receiver Javon Ivory said the transition into a veteran role model can be a rollercoaster.

Grant Gunnell has returned from last year’s season-ending injury and will try to beat Seth Henigan for the starter’s job.

Offensive lineman Evan Fields and defensive lineman John Cartwright are the second and third Tigers to be reported as medically retired since the end of last season.

Sean Dawkins is happy to have joined a program that’s committed to the ground game, and it helps that there are familiar faces with his new team.

Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham were the headliners, but some of their former teammates put themselves in position to likely receive an NFL team camp invitation. 

All 32 NFL teams will be represented during the Tigers’ Pro Day on Thursday. 

The Tigers combined for 14 turnovers in six losses last season. 

Dawkins replaces Anthony Jones Jr., who left for TCU. 

Coach Ryan Silverfield said no one is guaranteed to be a starter, even coming out of spring ball. 

Anthony Jones leaves Memphis after four years as the running backs coach. 

The Tigers announce their spring schedule, which includes an open practice in Nashville. 

Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham give the Tigers a good deal of credit for getting them this far. Former Arlington resident Kenneth Walker III is also getting attention.

The former Memphis Tigers player finished in the top three among receivers in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump and the 20-yard shuttle run.

Dylan Parham started at left guard, right tackle and right guard in four seasons at Memphis, and says playing center feels natural for him.

Morris Joseph started in nine of 10 games for the Tigers last season.