Martin: How good is the Memphis AD job?
Coach Ryan Silverfield and the University of Memphis football team are riding a lot of positive momentum. (Benjamin Naylor/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.
What are the best and worst parts about the Memphis athletic director job?
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