How new eligibility rule impacts American Conference rosters
The Daily Memphian spoke to a handful of coaches during the American Conference Media Days. All of them appeared in favor of the new rule.
Frank Bonner II
Reporter
There are 1567 articles by Frank Bonner II :
-
July 2026
-
Memphis Tigers Football -
Sports ‘Like, enough! It’s time for structure in college sports.’
American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti and Memphis coach Charles Huff address the Protect College Sports Act.
-
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers fan fest coming to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
This event was originally scheduled for the end of spring camp in April but was postponed because of weather.
-
Premium
Memphis Tigers FootballTop storylines to follow during American Conference Media Days
Linebacker Mike Montgomery and offensive lineman Maarten Woudsma will join Memphis coach Charles Huff in representing the Tigers at media days.
-
Premium
Memphis Tigers FootballWhere are the 2026 Tigers projected to finish in the American Conference?
This year is especially hard to predict for the American Conference because the conference has five new head coaches.
-
Premium
Memphis Tigers FootballNew Tigers coach Huff already planning with conference title game in mind
The Tigers are planning recruiting visits as if they will be playing in the Dec. 5 American championship game.
-
Sports Tigers softball signee Tatum Bittick lands invite to Streamer University
Streamer University is a multiday bootcamp created by Kai Cenat, one of the most popular streamers in the world, and Tatum Bittick is excited to get the opportunity to participate.
-
Premium
Memphis Tigers FootballWhy a 3-star quarterback recruit became the first 2027 prospect to commit to Tigers
When three-star quarterback prospect Ethan Tisdale came to Memphis, he fell in love — with the offense.
-
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway hires director of scouting
The new director of scouting is the latest addition to several new hires this offseason.
-
Memphis Tigers Basketball Nearly renovated Liberty Stadium is bringing the party — plaza
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott gave a tour of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as it completes a $226.5 million makeover, including details on how fans can visit its latest addition.
Related content:
Tigers football fan fest will offer a taste of Liberty Stadium on game day
-
Premium
Memphis Tigers Basketball‘This is the warning’: Inside Hana Haden’s plan to rebuild Memphis around confidence and shooting
Only eight NCAA Division I teams in the country shot worse than the Tigers’ 24.6% 3-point shooting last season.
-
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football fan fest will offer a taste of Liberty Stadium on game day
The event will act as a sort of test run for the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, which has almost completed its multi-million-dollar renovation, as officials hope to have it “as close to game-ready as possible” for fans.
-
Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Tiger Zach Davis sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility
Former Tiger Zach Davis and 11 other athletes have filed a lawsuit in Tennessee against the NCAA. They are seeking an extra year of eligibility.
-
Premium
Memphis Tigers BasketballBreaking down the Tigers’ tough nonconference basketball schedule
Coach Penny Hardaway has put together another tough slate of games to create the opportunity for Memphis to play its way into earning an NCAA Tournament at-large bid.
-
Sports Memphis athletic department sets fundraising record for second straight year
The Tigers received nine pledges of at least $1 million during the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is two more than the previous year.
-
-
June 2026
-
High School Sports Social media star, former Arlington softball standout Tatum Bittick signs with Tigers
Bittick — who has more than a million followers on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat combined — is joining a Memphis softball program that has shown incremental growth under Memphis coach Prater.
-
Premium
Memphis Tigers FootballTigers football tracker: Which 2027 recruits are headed to Memphis?
Here’s a running list of 2027 recruits who have committed to Memphis.
-
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers fill final roster spot with commitment from Serbian big man
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway had one spot left to fill on his 2026-27 roster.
-
Sports How can the Memphis Tigers get ‘more butts in seats?’ Maybe a $7 value meal and a new scoreboard.
While giving an update on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation project, Tigers athletic director Ed Scott shared his ideas for making game day more affordable for big families.
-
Premium
Memphis Tigers FootballHuff explains why 2028 is target date for conference realignment talks
“I’m not saying in 2028 we’re going to be sticking an ACC or Big 12 sticker in the middle of the field,” Tigers football Charles Huff said.
-
High School Sports Southwind four-star prospect makes commitment decision
He is the third local player in the 2027 class to announce his commitment, joining MASE defensive tackle Jamarkus Pittman (also Ole Miss) and Collierville quarterback Brayden Santibanez (Iowa).
-
Memphis Tigers Football Why Huff had to play Tetris with revenue-share payments in his first year
When Charles Huff was recruiting players for the upcoming season, he had to get creative with revenue-sharing payments for the first six months.
-
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis coach Charles Huff in favor of new proposed eligibility model
A new age-based model could be voted on as early as this month. If implemented, a player would have a five-year clock to compete for up to five seasons.
-
Premium
Memphis Tigers BasketballProjecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
Summer workouts are just starting for the Memphis Tigers, but here is an early projection of the starting five.
-
-
May 2026
-
Memphis Tigers Football Kickoff times for eight Memphis football games announced
Kickoff times for eight Memphis Tigers football games were announced Wednesday, and the season opener at UNLV will be a late one.
-