Martin: Memphis football wins again and should be winning your heart
University of Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield motions for his team during a Nov. 4, 2023 game against USF. After the Tigers’ Nov. 11 win over Charlotte he said, “This year, the guys have continued to fight, believe, crawl, scratch. Do whatever it takes, and that’s all that matters. We’re 8-2.” (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
Whatever you’ve thought about this team, or the schedule, or the coaching, all the Tigers (8-2) have done is figure out how to win almost every week.
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