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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. Tigers Football Insider: Defensive Coordinator expects defense to be grittyRelated story:
“I like to think of our team and particularly our defense as sort of a representation of the City of Memphis,” Matt Barnes said.
While there were some obvious answers to the depth chart that any media member or knowledgeable fan could have figured out, the Tigers did offer a surprise or two in its release.
Bill Hardgrave and athletic director Laird Veatch spent nearly 25 minutes Monday assuring Tiger fans that Memphis is still a part of the realignment conversation.
Brad Loos will manage the Memphis Athletics Fund and lead the strategic planning of major gifts for the athletic department.
The Memphis offense has relied heavily on its tight ends in recent years, and the Tigers are hoping to strike gold for a fourth consecutive time. The next man up is Anthony Landphere.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said Anthony Landphere is the starting tight end, Makylan Pounders gets the nod at left tackle and he named the three running backs who are expected to see the field the most.
“Our goal is to provide a great experience for all fans, whether it’s your 40th year as a season ticket holder or you’re attending your first game,” athletic director Laird Veatch said in a statement.
Josh Ellison appeared in all 37 games during his three years at Oklahoma but didn’t play the number of snaps he was looking for. He plans to be a significant part of the defensive line at Memphis.
Memphis football players spent an afternoon hanging out with patients at the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital before enjoying Fan Fest with Tiger fans.
Deputy athletic director Jeff Crane said Memphis would like to sell at least another 1,000-1,200 more season tickets before the 2023 season starts. Single-game tickets sales are on the rise, he said. Tigers Football Insider: Memphis volunteers at the Mid-South Food BankRelated story:
Chris Morris signed with the Tigers in December and entered the NCAA transfer portal in July.
The Memphis athletic department doubled down on its commitment to combat hunger in the community by volunteering at the Mid-South Food Bank Wednesday, Aug. 16.
Alex Collins was on a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
Davion Carter has come a long way from the jitters he had during his first snap as a Tiger last season. That starts with watching film, and he’s passing down the habit to the younger players. Arkansas-to-Memphis move rekindles Simeon Blair’s love for footballRelated story:
New special teams coordinator Chris White offered updates on the kicking battle and mentioned a couple of players who could start as returners. Tigers Football Insider: Players on preseason watchlists for national awardsRelated Story:
Three Tigers were included on four different national award watchlists with quarterback Seth Henigan being named on two of them.
Blake Watson came to Old Dominion as a receiver. The Monarchs were shorthanded at running back during a spring practice, so they used Watson. He hasn’t looked back since.
DJ Sanders plays in the Athletes Unlimited league, which also donates to a charitable cause that each player gets to choose.
It’s hard to gauge the level of production expected from this year’s Memphis football receivers, but senior Joseph Scates believes the Tigers are headed toward something worth talking about.
The Tigers lost four games by seven points or less last season. Coach Ryan Silverfield plans to fix that in pursuit of an AAC championship. Buckley: Tigers football camp is open. Put on the blinders, people.Related stories:
Memphis has brought in a load of transfers to help make the team better, but the Tigers will still need strong production from the athletes who have been in the program.
The Tigers start fall camp on Wednesday, and here are three observations that weren’t completely answered during spring practices. Memphis Tigers football recruiting tracker: Class of 2024 commitsRelated story:
After an alleged hazing incident at Northwestern, University of Memphis football head coach Ryan Silverfield says cultivating a healthy culture starts with education.
The Memphis Tigers are less than two weeks away from starting fall camp and fans are eager to find out what improvements will be made from last season.