There are 34 article(s) tagged University of Memphis athletics:

• May 2024

  • Memphis begins search for new AD, forms advisory committee

    Memphis has organized a six-person advisory committee to assist university president Bill Hardgrave in the search for a new athletic director.

    By Parth Upadhyaya May 03, 2024

• January 2024

  • Calkins: Veatch on the stadium, the realignment — and the Smiths’ gift

    Laird Veatch, the University of Memphis athletic director, is finally getting his hands on a football stadium and $120 million. Now all he has to do is raise another $50 million and figure out how to rebuild his new stadium on the fly. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 10, 2024

• October 2023

  • Seth Henigan: A coach’s kid who proved he belongs

    Here’s why the Memphis quarterback is never rattled: “I belong here. I’m supposed to be here. I’m good enough to be successful at this level and it’s not just because my dad was my coach in high school.”

    By Frank Bonner II October 25, 2023

• September 2023

  • Former Memphis tennis star is winning grand slams and making history

    Joe Salisbury played tennis at the University of Memphis from 2011 to 2014, helping lead the team to its best NCAA tournament finish: a Sweet 16 appearance in 2013.

    By Phil Stukenborg September 17, 2023

• August 2023

  • Tigers hire new senior associate athletic director

    Brad Loos will manage the Memphis Athletics Fund and lead the strategic planning of major gifts for the athletic department.

    By Frank Bonner II August 25, 2023

• March 2023

  • Memphis Tigers rugby team bested by Mizzou at Bluff City 7s

    Eleven teams played at the U of M Saturday, March 18, including the University of Arkansas, Tulane University and Kennesaw State University.

    By Alicia Davidson March 18, 2023

  • U of M athletes, coaches explain how NIL has been a ‘game changer’

    “The best thing about that is now I’m not just helping myself. I’m able to give back and help my mom a little more. Able to help my dad,” University of Memphis Tiger Alex Lomax said during a panel about name, image and likeness opportunities. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 02, 2023

• February 2023

  • Analysis: Where the Memphis Tigers stand at each offensive position

    A look at each offensive position group for the Tigers, and a comparison to how it stacks up to last year’s talent using step up, step down and push as distinctions.

    By Frank Bonner II February 06, 2023

• December 2022

  • Martin: Five ambassadors weigh in on the future of Memphis athletics

    University of Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch sent a video to the athletic department’s “ambassadors,” asking for NIL money. It seemed a good moment to ask five ambassadors what they are thinking about Memphis sports. 

    By John Martin December 16, 2022

• November 2022

  • Tigers’ women’s soccer falls to Arkansas in penalty kick shootout

    The Memphis women’s soccer team’s historic season ended in a penalty kick shootout, 3-2, to Arkansas, Sunday, Nov. 20, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 20, 2022

• October 2022

  • Memphis Tigers fall sports roundup

    Here’s a look at how some of the University of Memphis athletic teams recently fared.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 31, 2022

  • Martin: New extension in hand, Hardaway won’t ever be fired at Memphis

    “... Most schools aren’t gonna give a guy six years to get it right. So for the school to do that, it says that they believe in me and believe in my ability to win here and do things right by the school and the city.”

    By John Martin October 14, 2022

  • Calkins: The Big 12 picked Houston over Memphis. Here’s why that was a mistake.

    The Big 12 picked Houston in its last round of expansion. Memphis never had much of a shot. But that doesn’t change the reality that the Memphis program has a higher ceiling than Houston. Here’s what the Big 12 failed to see. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 05, 2022

• September 2022

  • In return to Memphis, former deputy AD Wren Baker sees promise for Tigers, new-look AAC

    Before his team takes on the Tigers on Saturday afternoon in a preview of a future American Athletic Conference matchup, Baker said he’s as confident as ever in the Tigers’ brand and the new-look league.

    By John Martin September 22, 2022

• August 2022

  • Hill: There is no finish line this inspiring Tigers runner can’t cross

    Emmanuel Cullins worked the graveyard shift at night and ran track during the day so he could graduate. Now he’s back for one more season of running with the Tigers. 

    By Drew Hill August 17, 2022

• July 2022

  • Memphis hires three associate athletic directors

    Brendan Dwyer, Harley King and Michael Schroeder have all been hired, athletics director Laird Veatch announced on Tuesday. 

    By Frank Bonner II July 26, 2022

  • U of M athletic director talks ticket sales and conference realignment

    Athletic Director Laird Veatch believes the Tigers are right on the bubble of possible conference realignment, and increasing football ticket sales would help. 

    By Frank Bonner II July 21, 2022

• January 2022

  • Simmons Bank includes Memphis in sponsorship for women’s athletics

    The company will become the leading sponsor of women’s athletics at 10 schools.

    By Frank Bonner II January 09, 2022

• September 2021

  • Rudd anticipates he will raise issue of new football stadium

    The U of M president says that if state invests, there would be a “greater opportunity to build an on-campus facility to support Memphis football.” 

    By John Martin September 14, 2021

• February 2021

  • Former Memphis Tigers soccer coach Chris Bartels dies

    Bartels won more than 100 games with the Tigers and guided the program to its first NCAA tournament appearance.

    By John Varlas February 02, 2021

• July 2020

  • U of M athletics announces cost-reduction measures because of COVID-19

    In coronavirus' wake, the University of Memphis athletics department is cutting 14% from administrative and sports operational budgets and personnel savings for the 2020-21 school year. Some coaches and administrators, however, are stepping in to financially support the department and the Tiger Scholarship Fund.

    By Steven Johnson July 09, 2020

• June 2020

  • Construction has yet to start on joint city/U of M tennis center

    Tiger tennis teams will practice where courts are available while waiting for Leftwich Tennis Center's $19 million renovation and expansion. 

    By Tom Bailey June 21, 2020

• May 2020

  • Limited Tiger football athletes to return to campus June 6

    University of Memphis athletes will begin coming back to campus on June 6 as another step is taken to a return of college sports in some fashion.

    By Drew Hill May 27, 2020

  • NCAA clears way for voluntary workouts, pushes back transfer rules vote

    The NCAA has voted to remove its moratorium on voluntary workouts. The moratorium was set to expire May 31, and the decision could open the door for practice next month.

    By Drew Hill May 20, 2020

  • Aresco: Football, Olympic sports scheduling could change

    AAC commissioner Mike Aresco told Dave Woloshin and Brett Norsworthy on Wednesday that the conference is still planning to play football this fall. 

    By Drew Hill May 14, 2020