Calkins: Can the Memphis Tigers make a statement in Houston once again?
Memphis guard Willie Kemp, left, forward Joey Dorsey and guard Andre Allen celebrate one of the greatest moments in Memphis basketball history in Houston, Texas after the Tigers beat Texas 85-67 in the NCAA South Regional basketball final, March 30, 2008. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip file)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Two of the most glorious moments in Memphis Tigers basketball history unfolded in Houston. Now, after a seven-year NCAA Tournament drought, they return to the city with a chance to make a statement once again.
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