Martin: Armed with new NIL from FedEx, Memphis football is now in the fight
Memphis Tiger head coach Ryan Silverfield looks on during the spring game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Wes Hale/Special to The Daily Memphian)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
Ryan Silverfield took some time with The Daily Memphian to discuss his program’s momentum and the outlook for this season and beyond.
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