Tigers Football Insider: Memphis preps for two this week
Nicholls State was forced to prepare for two quarterbacks heading into its season opener against Memphis, and now the Tigers are in a similar position.
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Memphis Tigers Football No interference: Memphis defense is more confident in MacIntyre’s second year
The Tigers’ defense, hindered by unfamiliar assignments and a pandemic last season, have been able to play faster.
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Memphis Tigers Football Seth Henigan has a rare form of confidence for a true freshman
The 18-year-old passed the initial eye test, but tougher opponents loom.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers notebook: Ivory makes his mark; another in-state recruit commits
More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.
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Memphis Tigers Football Offense, led by freshmen Henigan, Thomas, on display in Tigers’ season opener
Seth Henigan became the Tigers’ first freshman starting quarterback to open a season, and running back Brandon Thomas had 16 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown.
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Box score: Memphis, 42; Nicholls State, 17
Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?
The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.
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Memphis Tigers Football Grant Gunnell in shorts during warmups; Seth Henigan likely starter
All signs point to Henigan to get the first official start to lead the Tigers into the 2021 season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats and numbers to know for the Tigers’ season opener
Here is a look at some of the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into the game against Nicholls State.
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Memphis Tigers Football Extra eligibility benefits fifth-year seniors, and Tigers by extension
The Tigers are entering the 2021 season with a veteran presence in the locker room that is unprecedented.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis, Nicholls State have multiple connections
Nicholls State has one Memphis native on its roster and two former Tigers, among other connections between the schools.
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Memphis Tigers Football For John Tate IV, journey back to defensive line was long time coming
Fans can expect to see a better, quicker version of Tate than they saw two years ago, when he suffered an Achilles injury.
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City of Memphis City of Memphis reverses, will allow tailgating at Tobey Park
City overturned its original decision because of “overwhelming demand.”
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City of Memphis prohibiting tailgating in Tobey Park
Tailgating will not be allowed at any off-site game-day parking lots.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Podcast: Football depth chart and Rasheed Wallace
Beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II talk with columnist Geoff Calkins about the notable observations from the football depth chart and Rasheed Wallace joining the men’s basketball coaching staff.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis offers assistance to Nicholls State ahead of season opener
The Tigers face Nicholls State on Saturday. The school is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, an area hit hard by Hurricane Ida.
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Memphis Tigers FootballCollege football is back — and so is tailgating
Tailgating and socializing among Tigers fans like Shawn Massey can feel just as important as the game itself.
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August 2021
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Memphis Tigers FootballTop observations from the Memphis football depth chart
The running back appears to be set, but a number of spots on defense remain undecided.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis linebacker’s faith has restored his joy on the field
The fifth-year linebacker’s walk with God has turned him into a better player and teammate.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Podcast: Football season opener and Emoni Bates
Happy Emoni Bates week, Tigers fans.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers defensive back enters transfer portal
La’Andre Thomas started 14 games in 2019 but opted out last season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: How are the receivers handling the QB battle?
Developing good timing and chemistry with a quarterback and his receivers is invaluable.
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Memphis Tigers Football Literally, The Ambush: Tigers create new student sections
Student fan engagement is part of the reason for the U of M’s new venture.
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Memphis Tigers Football First kickoff coming up, but Tigers still selecting starting QB
Grant Gunnell is day to day because of an injury, and coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t ready for any announcement.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield uses FDA approval as an opportunity to educate his players
The Tigers football coach will “never force our guys to get it done,” but he hopes teaching his players will lead to more acceptance of the vaccine.
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Memphis Tigers Football Danton Barto, former Memphis great, dies from COVID-19
Former Memphis linebacker Danton Barto, 50, has died from COVID-19.
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