Among the festivities was a display of new faces, running game and a potential emerging fan favorite.

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Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield’s first spring game will be part scrimmage, part festival for the fans.

The Tigers are adding another experienced impact player on the offensive line.

Also approved: The dead period in recruiting will end June 1, allowing coaches in-person visits for the first time since the pandemic started. 

Memphis is battling Texas A&M for one of the South’s best quarterbacks

It turns out coach Ryan Silverfield’s candidates were already on his staff. 

John Simon was placed on administrative leave Feb. 22 and resigned on March 15.

The University of Memphis Tigers are expected to bring in Charles Bankins to replace Drew Svoboda.

Assistant Jordon Hankins has been vital in replacing Drew Svoboda, who departed Memphis for Alabama earlier this week.

All-purpose back Sutton Smith is second to commit to Tigers’ class of 2022.

Rodney Owens was one of the top defenders for Memphis last season, essentially coming out of nowhere to emerge as one of the team’s top playmakers.

The decision by Thomas Pickens and JJ Russell to come back is one reason the Memphis defense is so confident heading into the fall.

The Tigers’ running backs are determined to quiet the critics in 2021.

Washington is the third Memphis starter to transfer to a Power Five program.

Washington’s mother says the Tigers coach was putting the receiver “in a box.”

Star safety Quindell Johnson believes Memphis could have the AAC’s best defense this season.

The playmaker was named to the freshman All-American team last season and was Tigers’ second-leading receiver.

The Tigers’ linebacker group could be the deepest position on the team.

Defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre’s scheme is no longer so foreign; coach Ryan Silverfield is testing his QBs. 

Coxie and other former Memphis stars are looking forward to showcasing their skills at the Tigers’ pro day Friday.

Gainwell honored for phenomenal 2019 season.

Ryan Silverfield enjoying the bevy of talent, plus the return of La’Andre Thomas.

Finding someone that can emulate Pollard or Gainwell will be crucial for an offense that will be starting a new quarterback.

The Tigers are battling Mississippi State and Ole Miss for one of Texas’ best.

Sources say Simon, one of the Tigers’ best recruiters, was placed on administrative leave three weeks ago.