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Memphis FB writer @dailymemphian | @SJI_Update | Former @tulsaworld @therepublicnews | IU and IUPUI Alum. [email protected]
Joined July 2011
The Doak Walker Award is giving to the best running back in college football. Chuba Hubbard ran for 1,936 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns. I'm not sure what else he needed to do to win that honor. #okstate.
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Today is my first day at the @dailymemphian. I won't be totally based in Memphis until after this weekend but I'm happy to be officially joining the @MemphisFB beat. Food recommendations are always welcomed.
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Amen Ogbongbemiga has done all he can to try and will #okstate to a win. He has 12 tackles, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.
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OSU football: Former OSU linebacker Philip Redwine-Bryant selected to represent the Big 12 for the NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum
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Had a great first day at @tulsaworld today. Glad to a part of the staff.
We'd like to introduce our new #OkState beat writer, @Frank_Bonner2. Today is his first day. Here's a little bit about Frank.
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Memphis QB Seth Henigan was named to the Football Writers Association Freshman All-America team.
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National college football analyst and Memphis native Paul Finebaum believes it was a mistake for the Big 12 to pass on the University of Memphis.
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Confirmed that former Tiger Joey Magnifico is joining the Memphis coaching staff as a graduate assistant
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Memphis OC Tim Cramsey embracing his MVP quarterback Seth Henigan after one heck of a performance.
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6OSU basketball: Mike Boynton's relationship with players, recruits is paying off after NCAA announced sanctions via @tulsaworld.
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After a long an exhausting move, I can finally say we are completely moved into our new home in Memphis.
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Indiana transfer DB Jordan Grier is headed to Memphis.
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Can confirm that Memphis is hiring former QB Brady White as an offensive GA.
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"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.". Can't wait to walk this new journey together. @DDollySpeaks. Shout to @MarshallLevy14 for capturing one of the happiest moments of my life.
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Season 3 for me on the beat is in the books. Appreciate y'all following along.
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Ryan Silverfield was asked where this win ranks in his coaching career. "The absolute very best.".
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Ryan Silverfield in postgame. "We have a very, very bright future here in the 901.".
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39 of those #okstate points came from freshmen Cade Cunningham (20) and Rondel Walker (19). The future is bright for this team.
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AD Laird Veatch tells me that Memphis will get a total of $1 million from Missouri for relocating the game. A fee of $750,000 on top of the $250,000 fee which is made up in $500,000 guaranteed plus $250,000 in lower level tickets that Memphis gets to keep revenue of.
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Chuba Hubbard is joined by a few of his #okstate teammates in his initiative to package and hand out backpacks to the Homeless with the Tulsa Day Center.
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“He told me if I listen to him and do all of the things that’s required of me at this program, then I’m going to be a pro. Now look at me, a 14-year-veteran all coming from coach Sutton." --Former #okstate guard Tony Allen.
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Scott Van Pelt when talking about the FSU schedule. "Memphis is a scary opponent.".
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Tight end Sean Dykes on message to Memphis fans showing up for the Mississippi State game this weekend. "Give us everything you got. We gone need it.".
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Memphis will be taking the Bowl trophy back home with them.
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Memphis QB Seth Henigan after the game. "Our offense wanted to go out there and prove ourselves. I definitely took it personal seeing that we were 10.5 (under) dog in this game.".
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Can confirm that #okstate basketball coach Mike Boynton has agreed to a contract extension. An official release will be sent out today.
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It's been three years for me at the Daily Memphian as of today. Time flies when you're having fun. Looking forward to my fourth season covering Memphis football.
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Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan was named to the Manning Award watchlist.
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Here at Southwind High School where Kavion Benton is having his ceremony to sign with the Memphis Tigers.
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According to College Game Day, the Memphis streak of 21 straight games with 20+ points is the longest active streak in the nation.
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JUCO Tigers commit and Memphis native Chris Morris is moments away from making his signing official. He made sure to bring a little flash to the signing ceremony.
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Seth Henigan said he was asked what was going to be the difference in this game leading up to it and his answer was "Our culture".
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Another Memphis football season in the books. Thanks to all who have read my coverage. Should be an active offseason for the Tigers getting guys out of the transfer portal.
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Memphis isn't playing for an AAC title but Seth Henigan said the Tigers "played for pride" and "played for each other" tonight.
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Ben Chase is on a quest to attend 70 college FB games this season. The Memphis game was No. 46. He's taking 100 kids to USF on Saturday. He even spent the night at Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain's house. I caught up with Ben at the game.
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SOURCE: A source confirms that Memphis plans to hire Sean Dawkins as the new running backs coach who was recently the RB coach at Charlotte.
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Jaylon Allen and Joe Scates will be representing the UFL Showboats this spring. Both former Memphis Tigers said they are excited to be back at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium playing in front of familiar fans.
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Memphis tight end Anthony Landphere thought his college career was over, but the new Juco ruling from the Diego Pavia lawsuit gave him an extra year. He is now the leading pass catcher returning from last year. A huge boost for the new-look Tigers.
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Ryan Silverfield said Memphis football vaccination percentage will be over 90% by kickoff.
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Memphis is ranked No. 25 in the Coaches Poll. The AP Poll comes out later today.
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Can't believe it's already been a year since my first day at @tulsaworld . I've grown so much as a writer in my first year and still have a lot of growing to do.
Had a great first day at @tulsaworld today. Glad to a part of the staff.
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Memphis retaining an important piece to the offense right here.
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#OkState basketball strengths & conditioning coach Jake Manzelmann said freshman Chris Harris joined the Cowboys at about 225 pounds. He weighed in today at 204.
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Seeing Memphis drop one spot in the Coaches Poll after beating a Tulane team that was ranked at the time is a little weird.
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It's odd to see the committee not reward #okstate for the way it ended the regular season with at least a No. 3 seed. A 4 seed isn't horrible but OSU and WVU should have switched.
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Getting married this weekend so I'll be missing the season opener but I'll be back at it for the Memphis-Navy game. @johnvarlas will have all the coverage you need when the Tigers kick off against Mississippi State.
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Calvin Austin III is off the board and headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Silverfield explaining the new art he got on his arms ahead of the game.
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The officials told Memphis that it had to use a kicking tee with its late-game onside kick against Missouri. The SEC informed coach Ryan Silverfield the following morning that the referees were wrong.
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Memphis beats Iowa State 36-26 in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Memphis QB Seth Henigan wins game MVP.
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After practice today, QB Seth Henigan said that he feels this might be the most talented team he's been on since being at Memphis. That's a good sign for Tiger fans.
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What #okstate is doing at No. 6 West Virginia without Cade Cunningham and Isaac Likekele is impressive. But the Cowboys have got to stop turning the ball over.
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Memphis linebackers coach Jordon Hankins promoted to defensive coordinator
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Tigers close to finalizing contract extension with FB coach Ryan Silverfield . AD Laird Veatch says “We are getting really close. We essentially have agreed to all the terms.".
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Seth Henigan led a 12-play and 85-yard drive and threw a walk-off touchdown to win the Senior Bowl.
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Huge get for Memphis!.
Lake Dallas wide receiver Keonde Henry, the No. 20 overall recruit in the Dallas area, is heading to Memphis.
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Memphis gets commitment from former Cal QB Ryan Glover.
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My first time in Oregon so @GuerinEmig showed me the Oregon coast before tonight's #OKstate game at Oregon State.
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Memphis just announced that former Tigers offensive lineman Artis Hicks will be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
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Memphis football student-athletes and staff have raised over $2,500 for Youth Villages Holiday Heroes. Coach Ryan Silverfield matched what they raised to push the total to over $5,000.
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Chants of "we want Bryce" came from the student section when Bryce Thompson walked in the arena.
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OTB on the his right arm stands for "Own The Ball." The TTB on his left arm stands for "Take The Ball." . The Tigers did both of those things tonight.
Silverfield explaining the new art he got on his arms ahead of the game.
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#OkState basketball is starting practice and Booker T. Washington standout, Bryce Thompson, is in attendance on his official visit.
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Calvin Austin III showing up big in the playoffs.
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Players were saying 'that was for you.' Silverfield says "No it wasn't, that was for the entire program.".
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Memphis linebacker Elijah Herring was sidelined with an injury against Florida State last week. He's dressed on the field right now as the Tigers warmup against Navy. That's a good sign for the Tigers.
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Memphis QB Grant Gunnell is back on the field at practice today.
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Hey @MemphisFB fans. With Isaac Bruce being honored this weekend against Mississippi State, I'm looking for any fans who remember watching him play in the 45-35 win over the Bulldogs in 1994. Feel free to tweet, dm or email me.
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This is a big get for #okstate.
Memphis-transfer Moussa Cisse (@moussacisse224), one of the top big men to enter the portal this cycle, has committed to play at Oklahoma State, he told ESPN.
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Memphis linebacker Cole Mashburn has been dealing with a crack in his spine his entire college career. Mashburn has decided to hang up the cleats after talks with his spinal doctor, family and coaches.
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Mike Gundy just said on the radio that Chuba Hubbard isn't playing and has "chosen to go to the NFL." #okstate.
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Will Barto made a promise to his dad Danton Barto, former Memphis LB, in their final conversation before Danton died 3 years ago. He pledged to earn his college degree, and he'll graduate on Sunday. “He was not going to break that promise to his dad.”.
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Looks like Memphis will be holding onto William Whitlow Jr. He entered the portal but has decided to stay with the Tigers.
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A quick look at the media's new set up at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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DeAngelo Williams first Tiger player voted into College Football Hall of Fame
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Memphis football will have a home and home series with Boise State.
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The Tigers having their top two offensive players from this season not looking at the transfer portal is a good sign toward next year.
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Memphis football receivers coach David Glidden and defensive line coach Kyle Pope were included on the 247Sports 30Under30 list.
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The Coaches Poll now has two Group of Five schools ranked. Memphis moves from No. 25 to No. 23 and UNLV is now ranked No. 25.
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Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham have made a lot of noise in their Senior Bowl workouts. I spoke with Austin's father and it sounds like the Browns, Lions and Colts have legitimate interest in Austin.
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Former Memphis receiver Charles Wilson will be at Doak Campbell Stadium watching the Tigers play Florida State with his son, CJ, a diehard FSU fan.
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Calvin Austin III follows a good showing from the Senior Bowl by having a pretty strong combine so far.
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Covering Cade Cunningham over the past year has been one heck of a ride. Glad I got to cover his draft night for my final story as a @tulsaworld reporter. It's been fun. via @tulsaworld.
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Memphis DB Quindell Johnson has been added to the Jim Thorpe Award preseason watchlist.
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OSU basketball: Cowboys honor the 1995 Final Four team one day after former OSU coach Eddie Sutton was named a hall of fame finalist for the seventh time | OSU Sports Extra |
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