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Why Huff had to play Tetris with revenue-share payments in his first year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:41:46 -0500

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 coach Charles Huff in favor of new proposed eligibility model

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 15:18:09 -0500

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.

Projecting the Tigers' starting five as they enter summer workouts

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 06:39:53 -0500

Summer workouts are just starting for the Memphis Tigers, but here is an early projection of the starting five.

Kickoff times for eight Memphis football games announced

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:56:10 -0500

Kickoff times for eight Memphis Tigers football games were announced Wednesday, and the season opener at UNLV will be a late one.

How Memphis basketball's transfer class can help fix issues from last season

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 23 May 2026 13:32:28 -0500

Assessing some areas where Memphis needs to improve this season, and the transfer who could be the most impactful in that category.

Tigers baseball knocked out of American tournament by Wichita State

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 23 May 2026 10:29:33 -0500

The Memphis Tigers’ American Conference Tournament run in Clearwater, Florida, has come to an end after suffering a 6-4 loss to the Wichita State Shockers on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark.

Tigers fall to UTSA but still alive in conference tournament

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:11:08 -0500

The Memphis Tigers baseball team holds onto hope in the American Conference Tournament.

University of Memphis sports got nearly $12 million from the American Conference

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:50:46 -0500

Tigers athletic director Ed Scott hasn’t publicly revealed the U of M revenue sharing budget in detail. Here’s how much each member university received from the conference.

Tigers earn 2 victories in conference tournament for first time in 10 years

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:12:25 -0500

After handling Charlotte on Wednesday, the No. 5-seeded Tigers beat No. 4 UAB to earn two victories in a conference tournament for the first time since 2016.

Tigers baseball outlasts late Charlotte push to advance in American tournament

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:13:56 -0500

The Memphis Tigers baseball team advances at the American Conference Tournament in Clearwater, Florida.

Huff not a fan of expanded playoff: ‘I don’t think you’re a national champion at 8-4'

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:51:52 -0500

With the ongoing College Football Playoff expansion talks, Memphis Tigers coach Charles Huff says the competitor in him wants to keep it at 12.

Memphis baseball prepares for first conference tournament in three years

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:38:07 -0500

The No. 5 seed Tigers will play No. 8 seed Charlotte in the American Conference Tournament in Clearwater, Florida.

Basketball world is ‘smiling on Memphis' because of Nike's EYBL

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:37:20 -0500

Some of basketball’s most recognizable names showed up at the Memphis Sports & Events Center to watch the next generation of stars compete at Nike’s Elite Youth Basketball League’s three-day event.

Hardaway ‘feels better' about Tigers roster now than at this time last year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:44:01 -0500

Coach Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers roster appears to have all the right ingredients to compete at a high level.

Why Charles Huff wants Memphis football to be like Michael Jackson

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:44:34 -0500

When Charles Huff’s family took him to see the new Michael Jackson movie, “Michael,” he couldn’t stop thinking about how Jackson’s career illustrates what he’s trying to do with the Tigers.

Tigers to participate in Battle 4 Atlantis

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 8 May 2026 12:23:38 -0500

The Tigers went 2-1 the last time they participated in the Battle 4 Atlantis in 2023.

Three fourth-inning homers help lift Tigers over Central Arkansas

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 5 May 2026 20:28:08 -0500

Central Arkansas (27-22) took a 2-0 lead after the first two innings before the Tigers (19-28) scored a combined seven runs in the third and fourth innings.

Tracker: Which Tigers from last year’s team are getting a shot at the NFL

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 4 May 2026 17:48:32 -0500

Here is a running list of Memphis Tigers who landed with NFL teams after the 2026 draft.

Former Tiger Aaron Bradshaw commits to TSU

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 4 May 2026 17:44:11 -0500

TSU will be Bradshaw’s fourth school in as many years.

Former 4-star recruit announces plans to transfer from Memphis

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 4 May 2026 16:06:00 -0500

A Memphis receiver announced that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal. But a spring portal window no longer exists.