Multiple sources have confirmed that Laird Veatch is a candidate for the vacant Mississippi State Athletic Director's job. John Cohen officially left Mississippi State for Auburn on October 30 in what was the worst kept secret of the year. Mississippi State has been quietly vetting multiple candidates in anticipation of the move for "some time now". According to one source, Veatch would be "high up on the list" for the job. Laird came to the Tigers from Florida, where the served as the assistant athletic director. This tie to the SEC might be attractive to the Bulldogs, as he would be familiar with running an SEC athletic department. Laird was reportedly a candidate for the Missouri athletic director's job last year.

It's expected the search will proceed relatively quickly. Veatch was expected to definitely get an interview. TSR will update as this evolves.

Memphis Basketball post game presser Memphis 96, Lane 62

So far there are no Memphis city commits. If that holds, it would be the first time in the Rivals era (since 2002) that mo Memphis city kids was committed

The University of Memphis football program will retire Danton Barto’s jersey (No. 59) at halftime of the team’s game against North Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.



Barto’s name and jersey number will be painted on the field and a tribute video of his terrific career will be played as well. His name and number will also be placed on the wall of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.



A 2007 M-Club. Hall of Fame inductee, Barto remains the school record holder for career solo tackles (273) and career total tackles (473) and ranks second all-time with 200 assisted career tackles. Barto passed away in August of 2021 at the age of 50.

Barto will join a prestigious group of former Tigers to have their jersey retired: John Bramlett (No. 64), Isaac Bruce (83), Dave Casinelli (30), Charles Greenhill (8), Harry Schuh (79) and DeAngelo Williams (20).

The University of Memphis football program will honor Billy J. Murphy between the first and second quarters at the team’s game against UCF on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Kickoff is set for either 2:30 p.m. or 3 p.m.



The field at the stadium will have Murphy’s name painted on it, while a tribute video of Murphy’s incredible career at Memphis will be played.



Murphy, former head football coach and athletic director for the University of Memphis for more than 30 years, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2022 class on Dec. 6.



The winningest coach in Memphis history, Murphy headed the Tigers' program for 14 years, posting winning records in all but two seasons and leading the school into the national rankings. Murphy passed away on Feb. 21, 2008 at the age of 87.

Memphis gets a commitment from the 2023 4-star G/F

Memphis Athletics is welcoming fans to a free gathering in Nashville prior to the men’s basketball game at Vanderbilt on Monday, Nov. 7.



The event will be at Central BBQ Vanderbilt (1601 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212) beginning at 5 p.m. Food will be provided with bar specials available, and special guests including University of Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch and additional University leadership are scheduled to attend.



The Tiger Sports Network pregame radio show is also scheduled to originate from the event.


“Our Tigers On Tour events this fall have been very well received,” Veatch said. “We can’t wait to usher in another exciting season of Memphis Men’s Basketball with our fans in Nashville. This event will be another great opportunity to spend time together before we cheer on our Tigers against Vanderbilt.”



Fans can RSVP for the event at THIS LINK. Additional information will be communicated directly to those who RSVP. Tickets to the game can be purchased through the Vanderbilt Ticket Office at THIS LINK.

How are you guys feeling about the staff? Still have faith? Worried? Let's chat. I think the next 2 weeks are must win games

After week 2-


Memphis vs Va Tech in Fenway.


Memphis vs South Carolina in Gasparilla or Memphis vs Liberty in First Responders.

ECU opens up as a 4pt favorite over Memphis

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, guard Kendric Davis and forward DeAndre Williams joined the show to discuss the upcoming season

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I've heard about the rumors of other schools boosters/bag men approaching Memphis players families with possible NIL deals if they leave Memphis and go to a different school.

1- This is happening.

2- This is the new normal.

I don't like it but welcome to the new world of college football recruiting. I heard that a player went to the staff upset because he doesn't want to leave Memphis BUT due to NIL $$$ from another school was promised to his family he feels he must leave. Is this the reason Marcyll Jones is no longer on the team? I don't know. I do know multiple players/families are being approached.

If you hear anything please reply here if you feel comfortable in doing so or you can send me a private message on here. Click on my name and then start conversation. Or find me on Twitter and send me a DM there. I want to look into which schools are poaching and might be able to do an article on it.