There are 230 articles by John Martin :

• July 2025

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    Martin: There’s only one name that matters for Hardaway’s next hire: Benjamin Franklin.

    Coach Penny Hardaway clearly appreciated Nolan Smith being a part of the enterprise. Now he’ll have to find a replacement.

    By John Martin July 19, 2025
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    Martin: It’s time to call the Big East

    If there’s anything the news of the last few days has shown us, it’s that the Memphis administration indeed understands just how desperate and possibly dire its situation is as members of the American. 

    By John Martin July 23, 2025
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    Martin: Can Memphis football beat the odds?

    “Just because we don’t have an official preseason poll doesn’t mean we can’t set a baseline of expectations for Memphis football this season. That’s where Las Vegas comes in.”

    By John Martin July 28, 2025
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    Tigers Talk: Sincere Parker’s future with Memphis, strength of nonconference slate

    Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin weigh in on Sincere Parker’s ongoing legal case, the difficulty of Memphis’ nonconference schedule and more. 

    By Parth Upadhyaya, John Martin July 31, 2025

• August 2025

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    Martin: From walk-on to starting NFL wide receiver, Calvin Austin III is a perfect Memphis story

    “There’s one quintessential Memphis sports story that should make your heart smile, and it’s unfolding in Pittsburgh as we speak.”

    By John Martin 6 hours ago