Tag: Memphis
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Hush Y’all, it’s FedEx St. Jude Championship week in Memphis
A tradition dating back to 1958, it’s FedEx St. Jude Championship week in the 901, and as the world of sport turns its eyes to Memphis, the city is ready for the challenge. For many across the 901, FedEx St. Jude Championship week is a week of celebration and the annual passage of ending summer…
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Embracing expectations: Coach Silverfield lays out the blueprint for an exciting fall of Memphis Football
Tuesday morning was about the Memphis Tigers as Ryan Silverfield took to the 2024 American Athletic Conference Media Day podium to give the nation the annual State of Program speech. Just a mere hours after being named the preseason pick to win the American Athletic Conference by the media, Memphis was the talk of the…
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Coach Ryan Silverfield has Memphis in the best position ever to reach the College Football Playoff
Fresh off another ten-win season, Memphis Football embraces 2024 as one that could forever change the landscape of Tigers Football for generations to come. With the expanded College Football Playoff, combined with the talent on the roster, Memphis has never been in to reach the playoff, forever changing the perception around Tigers Football for generations…
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Three takeaways from another wild weekend of SEC Baseball
With four weeks until the 2024 SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, programs across the footprint are trying to solidify postseason positions, with every game mattering just a bit more. This past weekend was no different; from Omaha-worthy drama in Lexington to keeping hope alive for some, it was electric across the landscape of Southeastern Conference…
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A return on investment: Taking a look at the contract extension for Coach Ryan Silverfield and what it means for the future of Memphis Football
Tuesday afternoon was a day of celebration around the Memphis Football facilities as the University Of Memphis announced that Head Football Coach Ryan Silverfield had agreed upon a contract extension, keeping him in charge of the Tigers Football program until at least 2028. A contract worth nearly 14.65 until 2028, giving Ryan Silverfield 2.4 in…
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Faith in each other: Taking a look at what makes this Texas A&M Basketball team so special
Friday was a special night for the Texas A&M Aggies as they embarrassed the Nebraska Cornhuskers en route to the first NCAA Tournament win of the Buzz Williams era in College Station. Despite being outnumbered by the Cornhusker faithful, Friday night was a special night for the Aggies, filled with Texas A&M legends and a…
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Memphis earns a MONSTER 78-74 win over FAU
Right off Beale Steet, Memphis welcomed FAU to the FedEx Forum for the first time since the Owls joined the American Athletic Conference in July. As highly anticipated, the matchup between the Tigers and Owls delivered the American Athletic Conference with an instant classic for the record books. Two budding rivals, taking the court as…
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The right man for the job: Inside how Coach Riser plans to take Memphis Baseball to new horizons
Coach Matt Riser took over the Memphis Baseball program in late June. Coach Riser immediately hit the ground running, shaping Memphis Baseball into a program that will make the city of Memphis proud to be a fan of the Memphis Tigers Baseball program. Coach Riser took the Memphis job because he felt it was the…
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Mission complete: Memphis Football protects the 901 with a 36-26 win over Iowa State in the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
On a bleak wintery day in the city of Memphis, the hometown Memphis Tigers took the field of battle against the visiting Iowa State Cyclones in the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl. For the second time since 2017, Memphis welcomed the Cyclones in a revenge game for Ryan Silverfield and his program. For three weeks, Memphis…
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It all comes down to this: Memphis and Iowa State in the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Three and half weeks of waiting have led to this. Memphis and Iowa State in the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl for the honor of being called AutoZone Liberty Bowl Champions. For the second time since 2017, Memphis and Iowa State will set forth on the hallowed grounds of the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to battle…
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