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The Commercial Appeal
Where Memphis landed in college football polls after win over Army
Memphis football has bounced back from a devastating loss to Tulane with back-to-back wins, and the Tigers are getting some recognition in the polls. The Tigers (7-2, 4-1 American Conference) beat Army 49-22 on Oct. 31 . They received two voting points in the US LBM Coaches Poll that was released on Nov. 1. No team from the American cracked the Top 25, but UTSA and North Texas — both undefeated in conference play — also received votes in the poll. The Tigers did not receive any votes in the AP Poll. Memphis has an open week before traveling to face South Florida on Nov. 12 (7 p.m., ESPN). After that, Memphis plays at Navy and at home against Temple to wrap up the regular season. The Tigers have a shot to reach the American title game if they keep winning. UTSA and North Texas will play each other later this month, meaning at least one of them will have a conference loss. Memphis does not have to play either of those teams this season. Reach sports writer Jonah Dylan at jonah.dylan@commercialappeal.com or on X @thejonahdylan. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Where Memphis landed in college football
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thebesttimes.com
From the Publisher: The Memphis Tigers are bowl eligible
As an avid sports fan, I'm glad to see the University of Memphis Football team is already Bowl eligible. To participate in an annual bowl game, each team must win at least six games. After only eight games, the U of M has won six. Several more games remain and...
hendrixwarriors.com
Football Drops Road Contest at Rhodes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hendrix lost to Rhodes 24-17 on Saturday evening at Crain Field. The Warriors threw for 312 yards and finished with 373 yards of total offense, but Rhodes had 331 passing yards. On defense, Hendrix recorded five sacks and eight tackles for loss, helping limit Rhodes to just 18 rushing yards.
yoursportsedge.com
Loyalty Important to DL Kellan Hall, No. 1 Recruit in Junior Class
Draper Hall played football at the University of Memphis but he never forced his son, Kellan, to play football. “We put him in gymnastics. He was a black belt in taekwondo. We put him in wrestling so he would understand the physicality of the sport and overcome that. He won a state title in wrestling in Arkansas and was second nationally as a 5 or 6 years old,” said Draper Hall. “He learned flexibility in gymnastics. Taekwondo and wrestling helped him physically a lot.”
Daily Helmsman
Memphis Tigers dominate Black Knights in 49-22 home win in Halloween matchup
On rainy Halloween night, the Memphis Tigers 7-2 (4-1) took care of business at home on Saturday, knocking off the Army Black Knights 5-3 (4-2) by a final score of 49-22. Army, or any military program presents a unique challenge with their vaunted triple option and the challenge it presents in reducing offensive opportunities. The Tigers did what they needed to do and stayed efficient on offense, scoring on four of their first five drives.
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fox13memphis.com
Whitehaven senior and Memphis football commit Malik Dean named Memphis Touchdown Club Player of the Week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Whitehaven High School football standout Malik Dean was recognized as the Memphis Touchdown Club Player of the Week, celebrating his contributions to the Tigers' successful regular season. University of Memphis head football coach Charles Huff appeared as the special guest at the event, which honored Dean's...
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Former Memphis coach Mike Norvell fired by Florida State; longtime MTSU coach named as interim
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Florida State University has officially fired former Memphis Tigers football coach Mike Norvell, ending his seven-year tenure with the Seminoles. University President Richard McCullough announced the decision Sunday, Nov. 1, confirming that Norvell had been informed of his dismissal that afternoon. Florida State has named Rick...
The Commercial Appeal
Memphis basketball, Penny Hardaway starting with colossal stakes, clear goals
Pressure. Even if Penny Hardaway doesn’t feel any as he stares down his ninth season as Memphis basketball coach, it’s there. Even if Tigers athletic director Ed Scott knows pressure can create diamonds, he’s also aware it can bust pipes. Even if point guard Jayden Reid says it’s there, he’s also quick to point out that everything at stake for Hardaway, Scott and the program is partially why he — and others — came to Memphis in the first place. “This is what we want,” Reid said in an exclusive interview with The Commercial Appeal. “With our schedule, you know, with how much faith (Hardaway is) putting in me — especially in a big year coming up for Memphis. “So, obviously, it’s a lot of responsibility. Not only for me, but the whole team.” The reasons why this year is so big have been exhaustively chronicled. For all the notable accomplishments during Hardaway’s tenure — 12 wins over Top 25 opponents, three March Madness appearances in the past five seasons, two American Conference tournament titles — the unremarkable has haunted the Tigers. They are coming off their worst season since the Nixon administration, they are grappling with dwindling attendance numbers,
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MSCS responds to fights at Southwind-Germantown football game, considers increased security and ticket limits
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is considering additional security measures at future sporting events after multiple fights broke out during Friday night's football game between Southwind and Germantown. In a statement provided to FOX13, MSCS confirmed that the district was aware of reports of a large fight at the Oct. 30...