It is not your regular job — climbing inside a costume and playing the part of NBA mascot Grizz, Memphis Tigers mascot Pouncer or becoming Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird. In fact, it can be all-consuming.
Each purchased ticket for Memphis’ Sept. 2 season opener against Bethune-Cookman will provide three meals to a family in need through the Mid-South Food Bank.
The Tigers have been able to bring a few transfers back to Memphis to play in front of their hometown fans.
Name, image and likeness high on SEC commissioner’s mind.
What does the Tigers offensive coordinator want from his quarterbacks?
Nominees were chosen based on community service, academic commitment and their impact on and off the field.
The Tigers may not duplicate their 16 interceptions from last season, but passing yards allowed per game should decrease while the defensive line produces more sacks.
MUS product Maurice Hampton Jr. started his college career as a two-sport athlete. After spending the last two years only playing baseball, he’ll be back to playing football games for the first time since the 2020 season.
Morris participated in spring practices and was expected to battle for one of the open starting tackle positions.
With the start of the early signing period having come Wednesday, a look at the Memphis Tigers’ Class of 2024 football signees and NCAA transfer portal pickups.
The Tigers have four prospects committed to the 2024 class with three of them announcing in a three-day span to start the week.
Memphis has a combined 13-12 record in 2022 and 2021 with 10 of those wins coming at home.
Tennessee transfer Cameron Miller is now at his father Cedric’s alma mater, but his main reason for joining the Tigers is having a chance to get on the field.
Big 12 commissioner speaks to ESPN about a reported trip to Memphis by conference officials. Martin: On heels of site visit, Tigers need Big 12 invite more than everRelated stories:
Former LSU football and baseball player Maurice Hampton Jr. announced his transfer to Memphis on Friday. The MUS grad spent the 2022 and 2023 baseball seasons at Samford University. Related story:
Adam Walker is headed back to his alma mater after spending more than a decade with the Memphis Tigers. Related story:
“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.”Related story:
Due diligence trip from Big 12 commissioner comes as the Tigers remain under consideration for a Power 5 invite. Martin: On heels of site visit, Tigers need Big 12 invite more than everRelated story:
Massive Cullen Montgomery joins the Tigers after spending two seasons with the Sooners.
While Memphis has brought in several new transfers, the Tigers have multiple second-year transfers who are expected to build from last year. Related story:
While the X’s and O’s of football are what reeled him into coaching, Matt Barnes became more interested in the interpersonal relationship side of it all as he got older.
The Tigers will start the 2023 season with three straight evening games. Former Tennessee defensive back transfers to Memphis Tigers Football Insider: Defense determined to gel, sooner than laterRelated stories:
Memphis’ defense has several new faces, but linemen Jaylon Allen and Cormontae Hamilton are happy about the progress so far.
MAHS graduate Cameron Miller is back in his hometown of Memphis after spending one year with the Volunteers.Related story:
Memphis has been identified as a target of the Big 12, but it has plenty of competition. Several factors would have to fall into place for the Tigers to make a move from the Group of Five to a Power 5 conference.