Memphis Tigers Football
Monday recap: Tigers survive and advance against East Carolina
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin analyze the positives and negatives of an overtime win against East Carolina.
John Martin
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October 2026
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: It’s finally about basketball for Memphis. And it looks good.
On Friday night in Starkville, it was finally about actual basketball for the University of Memphis — and it looked pretty freaking good.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMonday recap: Tigers suffer disappointing loss, but still in mix for conference title
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin break down the Tigers 31-17 loss at Tulane and how it impacts the American Conference race.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMartin: Tulane taps the brakes on Memphis football’s conference title hopes
Memphis lost to the Tulane Green Wave, 31-17, on a blustery Friday night, suggesting it may not yet have addressed all the gap-closing work new coach Charles Huff set as his goal for the program.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Ed Scott clarifies Penny Hardaway’s comments: ‘He has not written us a check’
One day after coach Penny Hardaway told The Field of 68 he’d written a $2.6 million check to help fund the 2026-27 roster, athletic director Ed Scott appeared on The Gary Parrish Show to clarify that he hadn’t.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMonday recap: Tigers continue to roll with another blowout win
Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss Memphis’ 38-13 win over UAB as the Tigers roll through another American Conference opponent.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMartin: This Memphis football team looks like a title contender
This is a vastly more serious operation at Memphis under Charles Huff. The Tigers did exactly what good teams do; they imposed their will on both sides of the ball for a full 60 minutes.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMonday recap: Tigers’ offense continues to flourish
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss how good Memphis looked during its biggest blowout victory of the season.
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September 2026
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Memphis basketball has a problem — and Penny Hardaway can’t fix it
“There’s an emergency inside the University of Memphis athletic department. Tiger basketball is dying.”
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Memphis Tigers FootballMonday recap: Tigers in good shape heading into conference play
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss the Tigers’ win over UT Martin as Memphis prepares for its conference schedule.
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After Boise beatdown, Tigers made some changes to secure win over UT Martin
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Memphis Tigers FootballMonday recap: What does loss at Boise say about the Tigers moving forward?
Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin break down the Tigers’ first loss and why it happened.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMonday recap: Tigers keep momentum with win over Arkansas State
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin react to the Tigers’ 42-24 win over Arkansas State.
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August 2026
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Memphis Tigers FootballMonday recap: What type of statement did the Tigers make with win at UNLV?
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin give their first impressions of the 2026 Tigers and what it could mean for the rest of the season.
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After a battle of blue-chip recruits, Marcus Stokes led the Tigers to a Vegas victory
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Memphis Tigers FootballMartin: It’ll be a waiting game on Charles Huff, and more predictions about the 2026 football season
The 2026 college football season is finally upon us. Here are John Martin’s predictions.
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Memphis Tigers FootballWhat should be expected of Memphis football this season?
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss expectations for team performance, fan attendance and their impressions of the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Memphis basketball’s nonconference schedule is awesome. That’s the problem.
Coach Penny Hardaway’s Tigers have likely bitten off more than they can chew with this nonconference slate.
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SportsMartin: Death to the Protect College Sports Act. Signed, Memphis.
“What should be clear to any University of Memphis fan is this: Based on the final language of the bill, the U of M would be anything but protected if this bill is signed into law.”
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July 2026
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Former Tiger Kendric Davis’ return visit to Memphis shows what still matters
Davis’ return to Memphis and what he said Friday afternoon was a reminder that when things go right here, there can still be a profound connection between a coach and a player — and a player to a city.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMartin: Charles Huff talks a big game for Memphis football. It’s long overdue.
“American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti stood at the podium for American Media Day and introduced Charles Huff. Moments later, Huff told everyone within earshot that Memphis is simply too good to be there.”
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SportsMartin: There’s another Thabeet rising through basketball — and he was born in Memphis.
Ethan Thabeet is a 7-foot, 15-year-old who was born in Memphis a year after Hasheem Thabeet was drafted by the Grizzlies. Last week, he got his first official offer from a Division I program: UTSA.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: As May takes Mavs job, it’s hard not to think about Penny
Dusty May and Penny Hardaway will always be inextricably linked. The outcome of their meeting in the NCAA Tournament three years ago charted a path for them both; one led to the NBA, and one that may yet lead to an unceremonious divorce.
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June 2026
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Memphis GrizzliesMartin: In this NBA Draft, there’s a lot to like for the Grizzlies
With less than a week to go before the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, here are some of John Martin’s thoughts on the class and who he most believes in.
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SportsMartin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
There’s a loud message that Scott is trying to send when he says the Tigers are at full revenue sharing, and that message is simple: Memphis is moving like it’s in the big leagues — even if it isn’t yet.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Can a behavioral test help the Tigers win? We talked to the CEO to find out.
Penny Hardaway said he used a behavioral assessment to help assemble this year’s roster. The Daily Memphian reached out to the CEO of the company that administered the test to get further insight.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballFred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
Memphis basketball summer workouts start June 2. Prized Briarcrest product Fred Smith Jr. will indeed be among the participants, his father told The Daily Memphian. On June 1, Memphis announced Smith Jr.’s signing, confirming his father’s text last week to The Daily Memphian.
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