Inside Memphis Athletics: Recent Episodes
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Jeff Brightwell takes look at Tiger football this week as we'll hear from Ryan Silverfield, DJ Bell, and Navy Head Coach Brian Newberry.
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Jeff Brightwell takes a look at the Tigers Season opener as we hear from Coach Ryan Silverfield and Offensive Coordinator Tim Cramsey.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with Cross Country Coach Ken Frenette as they get ready to run the Memphis Twilight Classic as well as look ahead at the season.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with Tiger Alum and new Assistant Coach Isaiah Jackson. They talk about why he chose golf, the realities of playing pro, and getting to return to Memphis.
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Jeff Brightwell visits with Softball Coach Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro about hitting the ground running last fall in her first year leading the Tigers, as well as where the program needs to go.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with new Men's Tennis head Coach Chris Doerr about the influence of Paul Goebel, the new facilities and putting his stamp on the program.
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Jeff Brightwell visits with Blake Smart as he begins his 10th year as Head Coach of Tigers Men's Golf, how things have changed and what lies ahead.
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Jeff Brightwell catches up with Coach Penny Hardaway to talk about starting his sixth season, looking back at last year, and what it means to coach at Memphis.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Coach Sean Burdette about where the program is, the revamped American, and a new look for The Finch Center.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with Coach Hayden Perez and talks about 9 years at Memphis, decisions between pro and college tennis, and what it will be like to be back home for Tiger Tennis.
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Jeff Brightwell visits with Coach Jennifer Jordan about her first year as head coach, the success and challenges, and what she saw in new assistant Brooke Veres.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Men's Soccer Assistant Kevin Tello, they talk about his move from LA to Arkansas, starting a program from scratch and how he got to Memphis.
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The Voice of Tiger Baseball Jeff Brightwell sits down and talks with new Head Coach Matt Riser and goes into detail on why he pursued Memphis and what it takes to build a program in every single aspect.
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Jeff Brightwell visits with Men's Soccer Associate Head Coach Tony McManus, they talk about his first meeting with Richard Mulrooney, playing for the Portland Timbers, and the journey back to the NCAA.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with Coach Brooks Monaghan to talk about the journey to the 2022 Sweet 16, how it carried over to spring practice and what it's like to be a veteran coach after 23 seasons.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Coach Richard Mulrooney about the gamble to break a program down to rebuild it, the journey to the NCAA and what it means for the future.
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Jeff Brightwell catches up with Head Coach Morgan Phillips of Tiger Rifle to talk her first year as Head Coach, the culture she set, success in competition and the future of the program.
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Jeff Brightwell sat down with new Women's Golf Assistant Brooke Veres about taking the job, her time playing at Memphis, her interest in Biology and plans for coaching.
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New Memphis Tigers women's basketball coach Alex Simmons reviews the team's roster for 2023-2024 and talks about flopping, playing fast and loud, and the biggest non-conference opponent on the schedule.
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Entering a road game in Columbia, SC against the defending national champion Gamecocks, Coach Trina and associate head coach Abby Jump reflect on the Memphis Tigers' first road trip, Hannah Riddick's progress, and more.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with David Stevenson with Men's Tennis to talk about his last season at Memphis, his time here and what his plans are for the future.
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Memphis Tigers' women's basketball coach Katrina Merriweather breaks down the 4 members of her 2023 recruiting class who signed in early November. Also, assistant coach Kabrina Merriweather talks about taking a new job under her older sister and her perspective on developing the Tigers' post players.
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Jeff Brightwell visits with Madison Griggs of Memphis Women's Basketball. They talk about her time with the Tigers, playing in a new era of the Elma Roane Fieldhouse and the goals of postseason play.
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Jeff Brightwell caught up with freshman Tilly Garfoot of Memphis Women's Golf to talk about her first semester on the course, her journey to Memphis from England, and the adjustment to America.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with Tiger Volleyball's Miaya Smith to talk about her journey from St. Goerge's to Memphis, her time as a Tiger, making the Finch Center home and her future.
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Jeff Brightwell sat down with Tiger Rifle's Angeline Henry. They talked about her path from Texas to Memphis, her love for creative writing and poetry and her journey to becoming an All American.
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Jeff Brightwell caught up with Katrina Merriweather and Penny Hardaway at the recent "Happy Hour Hoops" open practice for the Rebounders.
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The Ryan Silverfield Radio Show 10-03-22
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How can NBA and WNBA plays be adapted to college basketball? What skills are the most important to train? And how did playing 3 games in Greece prepare the Tigers for this year? Katrina Merriweather answers all those questions (and a few more) in the lead-up to the 2022-2023 women's basketball season.
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Jeff Brightwell caught up with Rebounders President Marvin White at "Happy Hour Hoops" to talk about the club, Tiger Block Party, and the upcoming season.
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Jeff Brightwell talks to Tiger Rifle Coach Morgan Phillips about her background as a National Champion and the upcoming Tigers season.
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Jeff Brightwell catches up with Women's Tennis Coach Hayden Perez to talk about last year's conference championships, the upcoming season, and an update on the Leftwich Tennis Center.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Volleyball Coach Sean Burdette about his time at Memphis, the transition into the Finch Center, and the upcoming season.
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A visit to defending national champion South Carolina? Hosting Middle Tennessee? Vegas for Thanksgiving? Katrina Merriweather fills in the blanks on the Tigers' women's basketball schedule for her 2nd year in charge.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with Memphis Golf Coach Blake Smart to talk about the upcoming season.
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Ryan Silverfield Radio Show 09-12-22
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Jeff Brightwell gets and update from Women's Golf Coach Jennifer Jordan on the performance this past weekend and previews the season.
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Ryan Silverfield Radio Show 09-05-22
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with Women's Soccer Coach Brooks Monaghan to talk about the 2022 season.
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Jeff Brightwell catches up with Men's Soccer Coach Richard Mulrooney to talk about the upcoming season.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Cross Country Coach Kenneth Frenette about the upcoming season staring this Saturday Night at the Memphis Auto Twilight Classic.
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Ryan Silverfield Radio Show 08-29-22
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Jeff Brightwell was at Monday's Highland Hundred/Memphis Football Kickoff and talked with AD Laird Veatch, Coach Ryan Silverfield and President Bill Hardgrave.
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During the Youth Villages camp sponsored by Ashley Furniture, Head Coach Ryan Silverfield and Javonte Porter with Youth Villages talked to the media this morning.
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Jeff Brightwell caught up with Laird Veatch at the Mid-South Food Bank where members of the Athletics Department toured the facility and volunteered. He talks about that and some updates on Tigers Athletics.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with the new Head Coach of Memphis Women's Golf, Jennifer Jordan.
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Jeff Brightwell sat down with Women's Golf Coach Beth Harrelson earlier this week after she announced her retirement after 14 seasons as the Tigers Head Coach.
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Student-Athlete Branding & Image Coordinator, Bridget Perine, sits down with Jeff Brightwell to talk NIL, MaximUM and the new NIL Marketplace at the University of Memphis.
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Jeff Brightwell had a chance to speak to University President Bill Hardgrave and Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland after Thursday's Stadium press conference.
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WHAT'S AHEAD:
We're in the bonus! The Tigers announce 3 April signees to their women's basketball roster, drawing heavily on Katrina Merriweather's old stomping grounds. Coach Trina frames the new recruits and opens up on the tricky procedure of roster management when overshadowed by the NCAA's transfer portal .
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Also inside:
*The impact of leading scorer Jamirah Shutes deciding to return for the 2022-2023 season
*A common element among the Tigers' haul for fall 2022
*What makes certain areas and high school districts fertile for finding talent
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Jeff Brightwell sat down with 2011 NCAA Batting Champ, All American, and Confernce USA Athlete of the Year Chad Zurcher the day he had his Jersey retired at FedExPark/Avron Fogleman Field.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Head Football Coach Ryan Silverfield as spring practice approaches.
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Coach Penny Hardaway Radio Show 03/14/22
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Jeff Brightwell talks with new Defensive Coordinator Matt Barnes as spring practice approaches.
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Coach Penny Hardaway Radio Show 02/28/22
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WHAT'S AHEAD:
In a special extended final episode of the season, Coach Trina tries to put a road loss to Cincinnati in perspective. At 14-11 with just one regular season game remaining, the Tigers continue jockeying for seeding in the upcoming American Athletic Conference tournament, unsure whether their season will continue beyond an early-March trip to Fort Worth. Their first-year head coach reflects on Year 1 in Memphis and where she wants things to go from here.
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Also inside:
*A preview of the team's rematch vs. East Carolina (March 2, 7pm)
*Katrina's proudest accomplishments in her first season at Memphis
*The players she nominated for postseason awards (and why)
*What she looks for as she recruits future Tigers
*Her definition of loyalty, the epitome of culture, and how those things bind her staff and program together
*Appreciations for the many people that are looking out for her team's success
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The Katrina Merriweather Podcast is sponsored by Simmons Bank and continues through the women's basketball season. The podcast is taped during the week and airs on Saturdays in the 1 o'clock hour on News Talk 98.9, The Roar of Memphis. Navigate to more information about the podcast and the University of Memphis women's basketball team by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/4bymv5ch
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Coach Penny Hardaway Radio Show 02/21/22
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What's ahead:
Highs? Lows? They all hit this week. The Tigers take a baffling loss on the road against ECU, only to rebound with a run-away takedown of SMU, notching their first win at Moody Coliseum since 2012. Coach Trina helps us make sense of her team's sharpest swings, highlights a critical area in their road to improvement, and appreciates her five seniors.
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Also inside this episode:
*A preview of the team's rematch vs. Wichita State (Feb. 19, 2pm) on Senior Day
*Executive associate AD Lauren Ashman provides her perspective on what the U of M is doing to support NIL deals, considerations for conference realignment, and what's ahead for Memphis women's athletics
*Senior Jamirah Shutes, who earned her 1,000th career point after our taping, talks about life after basketball and laughs at an incredible story about the time she unwittingly got a "steal" off a Hall-of-Famer
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Next episode coming:
Sat., Feb. 26, 1pm on News Talk 98.9 (final episode of the year)
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What's ahead:
Facing two of the league's best teams, Memphis shows heart, fighting to the very end in a pair of losses. Coach Trina talks about her team's near-misses against UCF and Tulane, big contributions from forward Alana Davis, and how the Tigers learn from past mistakes without living in them.
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Also inside this episode:
*A preview of the team's game at ECU (Feb. 13), as well as an upcoming rematch vs. SMU (Feb. 16)
*Executive associate AD Lauren Ashman discusses the Tigers' schedule adjustment after an ice storm
*Graduate student Alana Davis talks about her shooting, the team's growth, and career aspirations
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Next episode coming:
Sat., Feb. 19, 1:15pm on News Talk 98.9 (leading into Memphis women's basketball pregame vs. Wichita State)
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The Katrina Merriweather Podcast is sponsored by Simmons Bank and continues through the women's basketball season. The podcast is taped during the week and airs on Saturdays in the 1 o'clock hour on News Talk 98.9, The Roar of Memphis. Navigate to more information about the podcast and the University of Memphis women's basketball team by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/4bymv5ch
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What's ahead:
Back-to-back wins have lifted the Memphis Tigers back to .500 in league play. Coach Trina talks about her team's ball movement and rebounding, cleaning up turnovers, and how she thinks about playing time, especially when trying to carve out minutes for players returning to the rotation after an absence.
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Also inside this episode:
*A preview of the team's game at UCF (Feb. 5), as well as an upcoming rematch vs. Tulane (Feb. 10)
*How an AAU background helped prepare Katrina to handle rapidly changing circumstances
*Senior Jatyjia "Tye" Jones on how a guard watches a game on TV, Space Jam, travel, and more!
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Next episode coming:
Sat., Feb. 12, 1pm on News Talk 98.9 (leading into Memphis men's basketball pregame at Houston)
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Coach Penny Hardaway Radio Show 01/31/22
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How can you get a jump shot worth $3,000? If you're up by 3 late in the game, should you foul? What happens when a strong rebounding team doesn't get to rebound? Hear answers to all these questions and more from CoachTrina in this episode. She offers a closer look at the team as the Memphis Tigers' backcourt improves, the defense faces a variety of challenges, and the Blue & Gray dig deeper into American Athletic Conference.
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Also inside this episode:
*A preview of the team's matchup vs. Temple (Jan. 29), as well as upcoming games against Cincinnati and UCF
*What her players can learn to imitate from NBA stars like Stephen Curry (and what they can't)
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Next episode coming:
Sat., Feb. 5, 12:15pm on News Talk 98.9 (leading into Memphis women's basketball pregame at UCF)
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Coach Penny Hardaway Radio Show 01/24/22
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Home from the team's first American Athletic Conference road trip, Katrina breaks down the Tigers' success at Wichita State and a hard-fought loss at Tulane before previewing the Houston Cougars. [Host: Tyler Springs]
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Also featured:
*Coach Trina's best "travel nightmare" story from her coaching career
*How being in close games helps the team
*Senior center Tyler Frierson on her changing role, and what it's been like to launch a podcast of her own!
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Next episode coming:
Saturday, Jan. 29 (1:15pm), leading into the women's basketball pregame show vs. Temple on News Talk 98.9, The Roar of Memphis
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Coach Penny Hardaway Radio Show 01/17/22
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The Memphis Tigers go back to work after a tough home loss to SMU. Hear from Coach Trina on the team's first 2 AAC games, a productive week of practice, and areas of development as they prep for their first road trip in conference action.
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Also featured:
*A preview of the team's upcoming game at Wichita State (Sunday, Jan. 16, 3pm CT)
*Junior guard Madison Griggs goes into detail on her play, the team's cohesion, and starting her own business
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Next episode coming:
Sat., Jan. 22, 12:15pm on News Talk 98.9 (leading into Memphis women's basketball pregame vs. Houston)
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Jeff Brightwell talks with the children of Coach Billy Murphy, Libby Ladyman and Mike Murphy, about growing up with coach, who he was, and the journey to the College Football Hall of Fame.
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Coach Penny Hardaway Radio Show 01/10/22
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As Memphis opens American Athletic Conference play, Katrina gives us a debrief on a tight 3-point defeat against Tulsa and previews SMU. Remember: You can submit your own questions on Twitter for future episodes - send them to host Tyler Springs (@TyphoonSprings) with the hashtag #AskCoachTrina.
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Also featured:
*Anecdotes from Ashley Barlow, Tennille Adams, and Abby Jump
*Highlights from the Memphis-Tulsa conference opener
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Next episode coming:
Sat., Jan. 15, 1:30pm on News Talk 98.9 (leading into Memphis Tigers men's basketball broadcast vs. ECU)
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Coach Penny Hardaway Radio Show 01/03/22
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Recorded before USF's postponement of their AAC opener against the Tigers, Coach Trina puts some perspective on a 9-2 start before assistant coach Abby Jump scouts the league's defending champs. [Host: Tyler Springs]
Also featured:
*Being intentional about including people
*Buying out the Fieldhouse for Jan. 8 vs. SMU
*Katrina's comfort level with her team's COVID-19 precautions
*USF's unique 30-game schedule and how the Tigers will prepare for the Bulls
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Next episode coming:
Saturday, Jan. 8 (1:15pm), leading into WBB pregame show vs. SMU on News Talk 98.9, The Roar of Memphis
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Coach Penny Hardaway Radio Show 12/27/21
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Memphis Tigers women's basketball broadcaster Tyler Springs talks hoops with head coach Katrina Merriweather, covering the season to date and women's basketball overall.
This episode includes:
*The team's 7-2 start
*A player who surprised her early in the season
*Building the program's culture
*Offensive and defensive assessments
*And more!
Next episode coming:
Saturday, January 1 (following the Memphis Tigers men's basketball broadcast vs. Wichita State), featuring:
*Assistant coach Abby Jump
*A preview of the American Athletic Conference opener at defending champion South Florida
*And more!
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The Katrina Merriweather Podcast is sponsored by Simmons Bank and continues through the women's basketball season. The podcast is taped during the week and airs on Saturdays in the 1pm hour on News Talk 98.9, The Roar of Memphis. Find out more information about the podcast and the team here: https://tinyurl.com/4bymv5ch
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Hawaii Bowl Preview Show 12/16/21
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Coach Penny Hardaway Radio Show 12/13/21
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Russell Copeland and Jeff Brightwell take a look back at last week's football game with Houston and look forward to Tulane.
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Coach Ryan Silverfield Show 11/22/21
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Russell Copeland talks with Jeff Brightwell about last week's game against ECU and Friday's game at Houston.
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Dave Woloshin talks with Tyler Harris, Emoni Bates, and Penny Hardaway following Tuesday night's win over St. Louis.
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Postgame interview with DeAndre Williams, Jalen Duren and Penny Hardaway following basketball's win over Tennessee Tech.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with "The Little General", Andre Turner, who returned to Memphis to face his Tigers on Sunday.
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Coach Ryan Silverfield Show 11/01/21
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Dave Woloshin talks with Landers Nolley, Emoni Bates and Penny Hardaway following the game against Lane.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Tiger Football Alum (80-85), and Lane College Athletic Director, Derrick Burroughs. They discuss his time at Memphis State, his journey to Lane, being a mentor, and what it meant to come back to Memphis.
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Tyler Springs and Jeff Brightwell get together to talk about Tiger Football with four games left in the regular season and Basketball in the exhibition season.
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Postgame interviews with Malcolm Dandridge and Penny Hardaway following Sunday's win over Lemoyne-Owen College.
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As Tiger Fans celebrated "Memphis Madness" at FedExForum last week, Jeff Brightwell caught up with Tiger Alum's Ken Moody, Sean Taggart and Robert Dozier.
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Coach Ryan Silverfield Show 10/18/21
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Memphis Madness 10/13/21
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Coach Ryan Silverfield Show 10/11/21
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It was Pro-Day for Tiger Basketball, Jeff Brightwell was on hand and has comments from Penny Hardaway, Jalen Duren, and Alex Lomax.
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Coach Ryan Silverfield Show 10/04/21
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President of the Rebounders Marvin White joined Jeff Brightwell on News-Talk 989.
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Coach Ryan Silverfield Show 09/27/21
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Coach Ryan Silverfield Show 09/20/21
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Coach Ryan Silverfield Show 09/13/21
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Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce joined Jeff Brightwell and Tyler Springs on News-Talk 989, the flagship of the Memphis Tigers!
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VP and Director of Athletics Laird Veatch talks with Jeff Brightwell and Tyler Springs on News-Talk 989 about the today's statement released on conference expansion and realignment.
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Memphis Tennis alum Joe Salisbury is at the U.S. Open trying to win another "Grand Slam". Jeff Brightwell and Tyler Springs visited with him recently on News-Talk 989.
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Coach Ryan Silverfield Show 09/06/21
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Jeff Brightwell and Tyler Springs visited with AD Laird Veatch on the Tigers Flagship station News-Talk 989 about the new #MemphisRising Vision Campaign as well as the upcoming football season.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with new Memphis Women's Basketball Coach Katrina Merriweather for an in-depth talk. Get to know coach Merriweather as she discusses her coaching history, needs of the program, her memories playing the Tigers while a Cincinnati Bearcat, finding the next great player and her outlook for the Memphis program.
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Comments from new Memphis Women's Basketball Coach Katrina Merriweather and Men's Coach Penny Hardaway, followed by an in-depth conversation with The Voice of Memphis Women's Basketball, Tyler Springs.
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Dave Woloshin talks with Assistant Coach Cody Toppert and Lester Quinones following the Tigers NIT Semi-Final win over Colorado State.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Kenneth Gainwell and 2005 NFL MVP and Alabama standout Shaun Alexander. Alexander presented Gainwell with the 2019 "Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year" Award in-person on Thursday.
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Dave Woloshin visits with Lester Quinones and Coach Penny Hardaway following Sunday's loss at Houston.
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Dave Woloshin visits with Malcolm Dandridge, DeAndre Williams and Coach Penny Hardaway following Sunday's win at Cincinnati.
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Jeff Brightwell and Dave Woloshin talk ESPN+, Mens and Women's Basketball and some Tiger Football.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Football Coach Ryan Silverfield about his first year, signing day, spring practice, and the future.
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Jeff Brightwell and Greg Gaston talk Tigers including Men's and Women's Basektball, Football, and Baseball.
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Get to know Tyler Springs, Women's Basketball and Olympic Sports announcer. We talk about his journey as a young broadcaster and the future of Women's Basketball at Memphis.
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Dave Woloshin visits with Alex Lomax, DJ Jeffries, and Coach Anfernee Hardaway following Saturday's win over ECU.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Landers Nolley and Coach Penny Hardaway following Wednesday's win over UCF.
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Dave Woloshin talks with DeAndre Williams, Landers Nolley, and Coach Penny Hardaway following Thursdays game at SMU.
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Postgame interviews including DJ Jeffries, Alex Lomax and Coach Anfernee Hardaway following Tuesday night's home win over SMU.
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Postgame interviews with Moussa Cisse, Alex Lomax and Coach Anfernee Hardaway following the Tigers win over Wichita State on January 21.
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Postgame interviews: Dave Woloshin talking with Malcolm Dandridge and Penny Hardaway following the Men's Basketball game at Tulsa.
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Memphis AD Laird Veatch joined Jeff Brightwell on the Penny Hardaway Radio show to update us on the State of Athletics at Memphis.
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Jeff Brightwell caught up with Tiger Basketball Alum Jeremiah Martin to talk NBA free agency, growing up in Memphis, and his time with the Tigers.
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Dave Woloshin visits with Brady White, Coach Ryan Silverfield, and Javon Ivory following the Montgomery Bowl Win.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Quarterback Brady White, they talk about growing up in Southern California, making his way to Memphis, and his time with the Tigers.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with Tiger Football's Calvin Austin to talk about growing up in Memphis, his journey to the Tigers, and his career so far.
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Dave Woloshin visits with DeAndre Williams following the Tigers win at Tulane.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Hall of Fame quarterback Danny Wimprine. They discuss coming to Memphis, breaking the Bowl drought and the current state of Tiger Football.
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Tiger Alum Doc Holliday visits with former Quarterback Steve Matthews.
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Jeff Brightwell and Matt Dillon look back at the week, including the football game at Tulane as well as the basketball games against Arkansas State and UCA. Then, look ahead to football's game with Houston and Basketball vs Mississippi Valley and Auburn.
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Jeff Brightwell talks with Analyst Matt Dillon about the Tigers games in Sioux Falls and looks ahead to Arkansas State and UCA.
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Tiger Alums Doc Holliday and Isaac Bruce talk about their thoughts on Memphis Football and their time at Memphis.
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Jeff Brightwell sits down with Basketball Coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway to talk about his journey, goals, and even his golf game.
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Dave Woloshin talks with Coach Ryan Silverfield in the radio postgame and Jeff Brightwell talks about the game with Analyst Matt Dillon.
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We talk with Athletic Director Laird Veatch. In just over a year at Memphis, we discuss the highlights, challenges, and outlook for Tigers Athletics.
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Recap of the Tigers win over Temple, including highlights, comments from Coach Ryan Silverfield and Calvin Austin, analysis from Matt Dillon , and post game callers.
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We look back at the thrilling come-from-behind win over UCF last week, with highlights and a talk with Coach Ryan Silvefield. Then we look ahead to the Temple Owls.
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