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Martin: On road at FAU, Memphis and Ryan Silverfield ace a big test

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 01:07:21 -0500

“The backdrop of Memphis football’s game against Florida Atlantic was never going to compare to last weekend’s against Arkansas. But make no mistake: This game was still a huge test. The Tigers passed with flying colors.”

Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 5 of college football

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:09:00 -0500

Bets are made every day — on teams, on players, on corporations and companies. The money isn’t always right, but it can usually give us a great sense of what the correct side is.

Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 07:48:09 -0500

Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.

Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 3 of college football

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:14:32 -0500

Bets are made every day — on teams, on players, on corporations and companies. The money isn’t always right, but it can usually give us a great sense of what the correct side is.

Martin: IShowSpeed shows the world that Memphis is ‘super lit’

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:23:47 -0500

Darren Watkins Jr. — also known as IShowSpeed — filed into his black SUV on Thursday afternoon and said the magic words. “Memphis is way more lit than Nashville. Memphis is super lit.”

Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 2 of college football

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 19:32:02 -0500

Bets are made every day — on teams, on players, on corporations and companies. The money isn’t always right, but it can usually give us a great sense of what the correct side is.

Pressure to win the conference remains for Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:05:26 -0500

Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss the Tigers’ chances of winning the American Conference, the backup quarterback situation and what to expect in the season opener.

Martin: Memphis football breaks through, and more Week 1 college football predictions

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:01:00 -0500

“Now that we’ve officially reached Week 1 of the college football season, here’s a heads up on what’s going to happen in 2025.”

Martin: In new world of high-dollar college athletics, Memphis refuses to be priced out

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:37:29 -0500

“The new deal isn’t a panacea for Memphis athletics like getting into the Big 12 would be, but it’s the next best thing to keep the Tigers afloat in the intermediate.”

Martin: From walk-on to starting NFL wide receiver, Calvin Austin III is a perfect Memphis story

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 20:55:41 -0500

“There’s one quintessential Memphis sports story that should make your heart smile, and it’s unfolding in Pittsburgh as we speak.”

Tigers Talk: Sincere Parker's future with Memphis, strength of nonconference slate

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:21:38 -0500

Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin weigh in on Sincere Parker’s ongoing legal case, the difficulty of Memphis’ nonconference schedule and more.

Martin: Can Memphis football beat the odds?

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:15:10 -0500

“Just because we don’t have an official preseason poll doesn’t mean we can’t set a baseline of expectations for Memphis football this season. That’s where Las Vegas comes in.”

Martin: It's time to call the Big East

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:08:23 -0500

If there’s anything the news of the last few days has shown us, it’s that the Memphis administration indeed understands just how desperate and possibly dire its situation is as members of the American.

Martin: There's only one name that matters for Hardaway's next hire: Benjamin Franklin.

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 19:47:33 -0500

Coach Penny Hardaway clearly appreciated Nolan Smith being a part of the enterprise. Now he’ll have to find a replacement.

Martin: Good news, Tiger basketball fans — just watch the Las Vegas Summer League

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:37:16 -0500

Penny Hardaway took a major step last year in his coaching career when he won the AAC regular-season title for the first time. But the one area that he’s always been elite in has been player development. And his fingerprints are all over this year’s NBA summer leagues.

Memphis native Kam Jones selected 38th by Pacers

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:07:41 -0500

Kam Jones becomes the first Memphis native to be drafted since Kennedy Chandler was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2022.

Martin: OKC does it again, and other favorite picks

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:51:36 -0500

With the first round of the NBA Draft in the books, here are some of my favorite picks from Wednesday.

Martin: Memphis has money for basketball, but there's work to do

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:35:32 -0500

“Most of Memphis’ athletic revenue will go to men’s basketball. Will it be enough for the Tigers to compete at the national level?”

Tigers Talk: Realistic expectations for Memphis basketball in 2025-26

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:33:39 -0500

Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on expectations for Memphis heading into the 2025-26 season.

Martin: Change is coming to Memphis athletics. Just how much?

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:14:32 -0500

What will the ramifications of a settlement in the case of House v. NCAA mean for the Memphis Tigers going forward?

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | John Martin

Martin: On road at FAU, Memphis and Ryan Silverfield ace a big test

Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 5 of college football

Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.

Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 3 of college football

Martin: IShowSpeed shows the world that Memphis is ‘super lit’

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