McMurphy has Memphis playing Wake Forest in the Fenway Bowl

Back on March 9, I issued a statement calling for the elimination of the Power 5, or P5, label from the collegiate nomenclature and the public forum. The use of P5 has created a divide in Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) football that is not healthy and that is often not supported by competitive results on the field and court. The recent realignment in college athletics has further eroded the P5 concept.

Among the many issues and challenges currently facing college sports, the Power 5 (P5)-Group of Five (G5) divide and the immense harm it causes does not receive the attention afforded to health and safety, NIL, pay-to-play, the transfer portal, and other pressing issues. No one would argue that the latter list is not of the utmost importance and critical to the future of college athletics, but the P5 – G5 divide also deserves scrutiny. This letter will attempt to explain why this is so.



First and foremost, is it healthy to have created and furthered a P5 nomenclature in college sports that relegates half of the FBS conferences, regardless of their accomplishments, to a perceived second-class status that often causes these non-P5 conferences to be ignored in media articles and discussions? To have given it credibility quasi-officially? Is that inclusion? Is that a concern for student-athletes’ health and well-being? Is that pro-competitive? Is that furthering fair competition and equality of opportunity? The answer to all these questions is a resounding “no.”

sources tell me the Rams have the inside side track to sign Quindell Johnson.

It's still early but we'll start talking about the spring here

I’ll post them here

Hopefully great signs moving forward: https://dailymemphian.com/section/n...fedex-forum-coliseum-901-fc-memphis-grizzlies

PFF Grading Scale

90 and above - Elite (5*)

80 to 89 - Great (4*)

70 to 79 - Good (3*)

60 to 69 - Average to Above Average (2*)

59 - and below- Below Average (1*)

Is expected to leave Memphis. Rumors have been swirling for about a week now

Bryan, I heard today that there are a couple of "BIG" recruits have been either on campus or contacted today by the Tigers basketball staff. Any update on who it may be? I also heard on sports talk radio that the Tigers are actively looking at:
1. Kel'el Ware - 5* Center from Oregon 7'0 210lbs (N. Little Rock, Ark)
2. Caleb Love - 4* PG from UNC 6'4" 200lbs (St. Louis, Mo)
3. Jamarion Sharp - 4* Center from Western KY 7'2" 220lbs (Carterville, IL)
4. Yohan Traore - 5* Center from Auburn 6'10" 225lbs (Glendale, AZ)
5. Ques Glover - 3* PG from Samford 5'11" 175lbs (Knoxville, TN)

Hearing coach Merriweather is a candidate for the Cincy job. Something to keep an eye on

Memphis Football will hold the program’s annual spring game, Friday Night Stripes, on Friday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.



The game, as well as parking, is free for all fans. Parking and tailgating for Friday Night Stripes will be available on Tiger Lane and in Blue and Gold lots.

Stadium Info

• Gates open for fans at 6 p.m., with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.
• Entrance to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will only be allowed through Tiger Lane and Gate B and fans get to the home sideline for seating through Gate 3.
• Fans will be able to sit on the home sideline (West side) of the stadium.



Parking/Tailgating
• Parking is free.
• Parking lots will open at 3 p.m.
• Parking on Tiger Lane and Blue and Gold lots.

• Tailgating will be allowed on Tiger Lane and in Blue and Gold lots.



Fan Appreciation
• Following Friday Night Stripes, there will be an autograph session with players on the field.
• There will be a live DJ at the game, in-game interviews, as well as Memphis band and cheer.

• Inflatables will be available on Tiger Lane before the spring game.
• The 2023 Memphis Football posters will be available for fans.
• There will be a chance for fans to enter and win prizes during the game, including free Chick-Fil-A and much more.

Players participating in the Memphis Football Pro Day will be Xavier “Zay” Cullens, Matt Dale, Joe Doyle, Wardalis Ducksworth, Ryan Glover, John Hassell, Chris Howard, Quindell Johnson, Tyler Murray, Austin Myers, Sylvonta Oliver, Rodney Owens and Gabriel Rogers.

The Rivals transfer tracker is now live!



UPDATE-

Team specific transfer page



Updated incoming transfer list


OL
Xavier Hill (LSU)
Jack Greer (Ole Miss)
Marcus Henderson (Arkansas)

RB
Blake Watson (Old Dominion)
Ke'Travion Hargrove (Miss State)

WR
Tauskie Dove (Missouri)
Demeer Blankumsee (Toledo)

DL
Adarious Jones (Texas A&M) Former 4*
Jaylen Joyner (FAU) Former 3*
Josh Ellison (Oklahoma) 3*

LB
Chandler Martin (ETSU) 2*

DB
Jaylen Johnson (Ohio State) 3*
Simeon Blair (Arkansas)
Malik Feaster (FSU)
DeAgo Brumfield (Campbellsville)

Punter
Reid Bauer (Arkansas)

Kicker
Alex Raynor (Georgia Southern)

University of Memphis football team announced a home-and-home series with Southern Miss on Wednesday. The two teams will play in Memphis at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium during the on Sept. 18, 2027 and in Hattiesburg, Miss. on Sept. 21, 2030.



The 2027 non-conference slate for the Tigers also includes road games at Arkansas State on Sept. 11 and at Middle Tennessee on Sept. 25. In 2030, Memphis is scheduled to host Boise State on Aug. 31.

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Caught up with Jordan Ward recently, who was at Memphis for their Jr. Day in late January, this is what he had to say about his time on campus...

"It was cool. It's my hometown, so I like them. It's around the corner from my house. I've been talking to the receivers coach, Coach (Larry) Smith, we've got a good connection and going to keep building our relationship. He keeps it real. He knows what's going on and where we're coming from. He just says I could be a big-time player for them and they love my film."

Ward also mentioned that Kentucky, Cincinnati, and West Virginia were three programs wanting to get him to visit in the spring as well.

The video podcast series Why I Coach is back. I interviewed new Memphis WR coach Larry Smith about his journey from a HS QB in Prattville, AL to now the WR coach at Memphis.

He has 2 interesting Memphis ties in his journey. We'll get it posted later tonight.