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Memphis Football: Why It's Time for Tigers To Fire R.C. Johnson

“Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points.”— Knute Rockne For the second time in five years, the Big East Conference has exposed the weaknesses ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 20, 2011

College Football Week 7 Preview: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Memphis Tigers

Southern Miss Golden Eagles (4-2. 3-0 CUSA) vs. Memphis Tigers (1-5, 0-3 CUSA) October 16, 2010 at 12pm ET/ 11am CT Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, TN One ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 15, 2010

Chris Werabe: Memphis Freshman Tiger on The Prowl Keeps Strong Defense

Sometimes being a freshman isn't easy. Even more so, sometimes being a high school football recruit isn't easy. Chris Werabe has shown he can quickly and easily overcome any challenge thrown his way...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 16, 2010

Memphis' Cannon Smith Debate Revisted: Money or Talent?

Last week I defended University of Memphis head coach Larry Porter's decision to start Cannon Smith at quarterback for the second game of the season...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 11, 2010

Memphis' Cannon Smith Starting Because of Talent or His Father's Billions?

The University of Memphis Tigers suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Mississippi State Bulldogs Saturday night...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 06, 2010

2010 College Football Predictions: Memphis Tigers Preview

The Memphis Tigers recorded just two wins in 2010, which ultimately led to the dismissal of head coach Tommy West. Larry Porter accepted the open position and returns to his alma mater looking to turn the program around...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 19, 2010

Porter Power: Memphis Tigers Pounce On Best Recruiting Class In Years

"The Memphis job is the perfect job in the perfect place for me," said Larry Porter when he was hired as the new head football coach of the University of Memphis back in November. "I understand the Memphis brand...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 04, 2010

Dr. Bob's Betting Advice For MEMPHIS (+5) Vs. EAST CAROLINA

East Carolina (-5.0) 28 MEMPHIS 23 Over/Under Total: 48.0 05:00 PM Pacific Time Tuesday, Oct-27 The Memphis offense has picked up since Arkelon Hall was replaced as the starting quarterback ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 27, 2009

I Preach, I Cuss, I Don't Care Anymore: Memphis' Tommy West Sings the Boos

My mother, a University of Memphis employee since the Chuck Stobart days, always had this saying when she used to lecture me. “I preach, I cuss, I hit,” she would say to me. While most of it knocked some sense into yours truly, the same thing didn’t register hasn’t registered for the University of Memphis and their football program nor their pitiful excuse...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 28, 2009

The Time Is Now For Tiger Football

About a month ago, a hayseed from Texas tried to test my fan-hood, something that in a city like Memphis, is somewhat hard to do. "You can't like Memphis basketball and dislike their football team," he said to me via the wonder that is Facebook. "Yes I can," I replied, "You're not from here, so your opinion doesn't matter. Memphis football has...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 15, 2009

No Time Like the Present: Why Memphis Should Fire Tommy West Now

Memphis is a basketball town.  That has been a statement made as long as any Memphian can remember.  It's a lie.  It's false...propaganda by fans and professionals alike to give an excuse as to why the University of Memphis can't field a football team that people will support.  It's an untruth that has become so prevalent and so repeated that...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 14, 2009

Even Girls Are Seeing the Realization

One thing I learned tonight from watching what I thought was by far the worst performance by a Tiger football team since Arkleon Hall’s crapfest last week was this...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 13, 2009

University of Memphis: Pom Pom Squad Overpowering, Offense Not So Overpowering

Not too long ago, I saw that the Florida Marlins were considered by many as the smartest organization in baseball because they employ hot chicks who keep the fans entertained when the Marlins aren't doing so well. If you let me tell it, the reason the University of Memphis is the smartest football program in the country is because of the fact that there are hot chicks on the...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 06, 2009

Memphis Tigers' Road to C-USA Title Could Be Line for Beer

Quick.  When was the last time the University of Memphis won a conference championship in football? If you're a diehard fan, you know the last time the Tigers won a conference championship in football was 1969, when the Tigers won the Missouri Valley Conference, their second straight conference championship in football. In the 13 years that Conference USA has sponsored a...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 25, 2009

Welcome to the World of Message Boards

One thing I learned during much of my time writing for the Nasty Boys’ Sports Blog that for every 20 people that like you, there are going to be 15 that hate you. During the glory days of the blog, people as far as West Virginia were reading columns that we wrote about various topics. In fact, I remember one message board post that called my friend Matt Mowery a journalistic...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 19, 2009

Mitch Picks The MagicJack St. Petersburg Bowl: South Florida vs Memphis

Here's comes another bowl game with a sponsor I have never heard of before. While I'm sure by Saturday night I'll know everything I ever wanted to know about the sponsor of this game, I have no idea who they are now...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 18, 2008

Louisville's Special Teams Seal Win over Memphis

Louisville head coach Steve Kragthorpe probably woke up on Saturday wondering how his team came out of Memphis victorious the night before...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 12, 2008

Louisville Travels To Memphis With Decency at Stake

Despite dropping their first Big East contest to Connecticut, the University of Louisville can still look at the big picture. That means winning the Big East in the conference's worst year since before Louisville joined in 2004...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 08, 2008

Quick Shots: Memphis Vs. UAB

Atlanta, Ga.—The Memphis Tigers roll into Birmingham on Thursday riding the wave of a two-game winning streak. The real question, however, is how the Tigers will do against the Blazers...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 01, 2008

"Statement Game" : Ole Miss 41 - Memphis 24 - Game Recap

This was not just a game that the home crowd hoped for a win. This was a game in which the home crowd expected a blowout. They got their wish...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 31, 2008

Memphis Aims to Exploit Passing Matchups Vs. Ole Miss in Season Opener

Being a University of Memphis Tiger fan has become pretty easy. Two minutes different in the National Championship game, and there would be that many more fans of the basketball team. But now we are on to my favorite U of Memphis sport: football...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  August 26, 2008

College Football: JUCO Transfer Quarterbacks Looking To Make Impact

Which Junior College transfer Quarterbacks have what it takes to produce at the next level? History tells us very few. Here are the top JC QB transfers for 2008...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  June 13, 2008

RL Carriers New Orleans Bowl Preview: the Freak and the Duke Will Dominate

On Friday, I will be heading down to the RL Carriers New Orleans Bowl to watch the Memphis Tigers take on FIU. Granted, it isn't one of the best bowls, but I will take it...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 19, 2007

R + L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Preview: Memphis Tigers vs. Florida Atlantic

Bowl game: The R + L Carriers New Orleans BowlDate: Friday December 21st, 8 p.m.(ESPN2)Venue: Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, LouisianaTeams: Memphis Tigers(C-USA) vs...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 11, 2007

Memphis Mourns Taylor Bradford, Plays On

The Memphis Tigers will play the Marshal Thundering Herd tonight despite the loss of Junior nose guard Taylor Bradford. Bradford was shot while driving home on Sunday night, approximately three hours after the Tigers wrapped-up their practice...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 02, 2007
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