Martin: Who should Memphis football hire? The guy who will bring players.
Memphis Tigers offensive lineman Yakiri Walker (52) gets set for a play against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Nov 27, 2025. (Wes Hale/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
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.
Memphis football fans want a big name for the program’s next hire.
You know what I want?
A quarterback.
That’s the name I’m concerned about.
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