Tigers Football Insider: Key observations for spring practices
Memphis begins spring practices on March 19. Here are a few areas to pay attention to as the Tigers prepare to improve from last season.
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SportsShowboats coach Todd Haley no longer building from scratch
On the same day tickets go on sale, the coach of Memphis’ new USFL team said he expects the product to be better than it was in the first year of the new spring league.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers avoid upset, advance in AAC Women’s Tournament
The Tigers (20-9) are now two wins away from winning the conference title and earning an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women on a roll going into AAC Tournament
After closing the regular season with seven straight wins, Coach Katrina Merriweather’s Tigers are three victories away from their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998.
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Sports 901 Fund expands to all Tigers sports
The 901 Fund is a charitable name, image and likeness collective for the University of Memphis that was only connected with football and men’s and women’s basketball until now.
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Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger named to 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame class
Tim Harris, the linebacker who played for Memphis from 1982-85, is joined by pro golfer Loren Roberts, an adopted Memphian, among others.
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Memphis Tigers FootballU of M athletes, coaches explain how NIL has been a ‘game changer’
“The best thing about that is now I’m not just helping myself. I’m able to give back and help my mom a little more. Able to help my dad,” University of Memphis Tiger Alex Lomax said during a panel about name, image and likeness opportunities.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis announces football series with Southern Miss
The matchup in 2027 will be the first game between the two schools since the Tigers won a home game against Southern Miss 42-24 in 2012.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis rekindles an old series against Southern Miss
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis rekindles an old series against Southern Miss
Memphis and Southern Miss have faced off 63 times but haven’t played each other since the 2012 season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defensive back entering transfer portal
Ladarian Paulk played in nine games while logging eight starts for the University of Memphis Tigers.
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Sports Six former Tigers inducted into M Club Hall of Fame
Former basketball star Omar Sneed, former football offensive lineman Wade Smith and four other former players were officially inducted into the University of Memphis M Club Hall of Fame.
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Sports USFL announces prices for Memphis Showboats tickets
The season opens April 15 with the Showboats playing host to the Philadelphia Stars.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Quick analysis of the 2023 schedule
The 2023 schedule is set. Here’s a look at the toughest three-game stretch of the season and which game has the best chance to generate early fan attention.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers, AAC reveal 2023 football schedule
Memphis will open American Athletic Conference play against Navy for a second straight year.
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Sports Memphis Showboats grab 10 players in USFL draft
Ole Miss offensive tackle Mason Brooks goes fourth overall to Memphis.
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Sports Memphis coach Kerrick Jackson starts his tenure with a 7-4 win over Samford
The Tigers opened against Samford on Friday, Feb. 17, with a new head coach, a newly renovated FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field and several new players on the roster.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Which players to have biggest jump from last season
Running back Sutton Smith and receiver Roc Taylor could have breakout seasons this year.
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Sports First-year Tigers baseball coach says building the program is a ‘process’
First-year baseball coach Kerrick Jackson has created a new culture at Memphis. Fans will get their first chance to see what that looks like when the Tigers open the season against Samford on Friday.
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Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger Joey Magnifico joins Memphis coaching staff
Former Memphis tight end Joey Magnifico is joining the coaching staff as a graduate assistant after spending the last two years coaching at St. Benedict.
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Memphis Tigers FootballAnalysis: Where the Tigers stand with special teams
A breakdown of Memphis special teams after losing both main returners, a place-kicker and punter from last year.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway on injury updates and former Tigers in NBA
Penny Hardaway addressed Malcolm Dandridge and Alex Lomax injuries while commenting on former Tigers in the NBA and LeBron James’ all-time scoring record.
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Memphis Tigers FootballFormer Tiger Kenneth Gainwell heads to the Super Bowl with Philadelphia
The Eagles running back who made his name with Memphis in 2019 is one of three football-playing brothers from Mississippi.
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Memphis Tigers FootballAnalysis: Where the Tigers stand at each defensive position
A look at how each Memphis defensive position group stacks up in 2023 compared to last year.
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Tigers Football Insider: Predictions for the run game in 2023
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Predictions for the run game in 2023
The Tigers haven’t rushed for 2,000 yards in a season since 2019 and they haven’t had a player rush for 100 yards in a game since Sept. 11, 2021. Both of those streaks will end this year.
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SportsBrady White prepares for more football in Memphis
The former Tigers quarterback will reprise his role for the Showboats, whose 2023 schedule was announced Tuesday by the USFL.
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