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Tigers Talk: How big is Friday’s Tulane game?
Frank Bonner II and John Martin break down what Memphis will need to do Friday to beat Tulane.
John Martin
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October 2023
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September 2023
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Talk: Offense evaluation and what to expect against Boise State
Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss the Missouri loss and break down what Memphis must do to bounce back with a home win Saturday against Boise State.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Before Prime, there was Penny
Deion Sanders is a tremendous story for college sports. But, Penny Hardaway might have created the mold for an outspoken, charismatic former player who was hired to coach at the college level and is delivering.
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Three games into his Colorado tenure, Deion Sanders a big hit in Memphis
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SportsThree games into his Colorado tenure, Deion Sanders a big hit in Memphis
Even though the Colorado-Colorado State game didn’t end until around 1:30 a.m. local time, the Memphis market ranked 7th of all markets for the game with a 7.8 rating, according to data provided to The Daily Memphian by ESPN.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Talk: Breaking down Memphis’ 3-0 record ahead of the Missouri game
Should fans be worried or excited about Memphis winning a four-point game against Navy? Frank Bonner and John Martin answer this question and more.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Talk: Bonner II and Martin’s observations after the first two games
The Daily Memphian’s Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss their initial takeaways, surprise players and any concerns they have about the team after two weeks.
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August 2023
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: It’s time for Memphis basketball to cut ties with Mikey Williams
“If Williams doesn’t care ‘at all’ about his image, even as his own freedom is in jeopardy, do we really think he’s going to care about doing what’s best for a Tiger team that aspires to make a championship run next season?”
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Talk: Bonner II and Martin on Memphis expectations this season
For the first Memphis football Tigers Talk, Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss the ceiling and floor of this year’s team while sharing who they believe will be the biggest playmaker this season.
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Tigers Football Insider: Defensive Coordinator expects defense to be gritty
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Jaykwon Walton, Memphis’ Dominican Republic trip and more
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on the significance of Jaykwon Walton’s addition, who’s on campus and who’s not, and Memphis’ upcoming trip to the Dominican Republic.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMartin: Can Ryan Silverfield win back the masses? It won’t be easy.
“The job in front of Silverfield is immense, and it’s not as simple as a win/loss record or a mediocre bowl game appearance.”
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Penny Hardaway doesn’t have to look far for top 2024 priority
Billy Richmond III — son of former Memphis Tiger Billy Richmond — is one of the fastest-rising basketball prospects in the Class of 2024.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Memphis to a bigger conference? I’m done holding my breath
“I’m going to focus my attention on what should be an exciting basketball season. Penny Hardaway has assembled his best roster yet, and the Tigers have both the non-conference schedule and on-court potential to make their deepest run in 15 years.”
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July 2023
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Six years in, Penny Hardaway has found his Sweet 16 team
If the program’s summer is any indication, Hardaway’s on-court results in 2023-24 will be his best work yet.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Even with incomplete roster, Tigers foreign trip a good chance for Hardaway to set foundation
Here are three things the Tigers can get out of their week in the Dominican Republic in August.
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Memphis GrizzliesMartin: Derrick Rose deserves flowers from Memphis. After 15 years, he’ll finally get them.
In 2008, a kid from Chicago helped lead the Memphis Tigers to the NCAA championship game. Now he’s back in town to play for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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June 2023
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: With the clock ticking, Penny Hardaway strikes again
Brown’s commitment is also the latest reminder that Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway might take up until the last second in recruiting, but he can never be counted out before that last second.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Former Tiger big man Joey Dorsey hopes to return to bench in official role
After finishing his first season on the coaching side of things at Memphis last season, Joey Dorsey talks about Penny Hardaway, last season and what his personal future holds.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on critical Memphis matters
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on DeAndre Williams’ eligibility battle with the NCAA, the chances of Malcolm Dandridge returning to the Tigers, Kendric Davis’ NBA Draft stock and more.
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SportsMartin: On heels of site visit, Tigers need Big 12 invite more than ever
“It’s not news that the Tigers need to find their way into the Big 12. But I think it’s fair to say that Memphis has never needed that spot more than it does at this very moment.”
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May 2023
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Seven years after leaving Memphis, Josh Pastner hasn’t changed
Former Memphis Tigers coach answers questions about the past, the present and the future. “I’d like to live until I’m 120 years old,” Josh Pastner said.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on NIL, Kendric Davis’ NBA prospects and more
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on Memphis basketball’s NIL issues, the possibility of Mikey Williams or Caleb Love wearing a Tigers jersey next season and Kendric Davis’ chances of getting drafted in next month’s NBA draft.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Former Memphis players chase pro dreams
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: Penny Hardaway still has a roster to fill. But with whom?
A few names that Memphis has either already reached out to or that make sense for the Tigers.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: How much time does Memphis have to answer key roster questions?
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: It’s getting harder for Memphis to keep up in fast-changing college sports world
After missing on Alabama transfer guard Jaden Bradley, it raises questions about if Memphis can keep up its previously torrid recruiting pace in the era of name, image and likeness.
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April 2023
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMartin: What should Memphis do with Mikey Williams? Four coaches weigh in
The Daily Memphian asked four college basketball coaches (three assistants and one head coach) what Memphis should do about Mikey Williams and granted them each anonymity so that they would speak freely.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Mikey Williams’ future with Memphis, Jaden Bradley and more
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on Mikey Williams’ legal situation and what that means for Memphis, Malcolm Dandridge’s possible return and Alabama transfer Jaden Bradley.
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