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What is NoSQL for?
posted 6 years ago in Dev Platform category by Kyu Jae Lee
In a social network service where many people form relationships, a connection becomes the information. A fundamental method is thus to effectively control the data.
In this article, we will learn the origin of the NoSQL system and its subclasses.
Standard for NoSQL Classification
Reading and writing are the basic building blocks of a platform, whether it be a storage system or a service development system including a PC. Think about a football match. You must have two teams - and when one on the offense, the other must be on defense. Let's take a few examples.
The theoretical basis of all computers with built-in programs, in the John von Neumann structure, is a mathematical model called Turing machine. The model consists of the following components:
- A tape that is infinitely long and has an infinite number of cells, each of which contains a symbol.
- A header that can read a symbol from and write it to a cell, and can traverse the cells to the left or right.
- A state transition table
- (The current state, the symbol read in the current cell) ? (next state, the symbol to write in a cell, left/right)
Suppose a state transition table program is a service. Then what a platform does is reading and writing. Thus, read/write is the fundamental feature of any system of any size, from the micro architecture of a CPU to cloud services.
- Intel core2 micro architecture: In its hardware configuration, everything except the pipelining, out-of-order execution, and ALU is the configuration for reading and writing operations.
- MS Windows Azure: A storage that reads and writes is also the core part of a cloud system such as Azure.
A program repeats the process of reading-calculating-writing; it reads written data, processes it, and writes the intermediate result data. The same rule applies to Internet services. The reason for this lengthy explanation of the importance of reading and writing is to remind The Platform Magazine readers - who already know such basic knowledge - of the core features of a storage system such as NoSQL.
NoSQL System Standards
The following is a summary of standards that will be used to classify the NoSQL systems, which are the topic of our discussion.
Data model and query model
Although a Turing machine performs read/write in a single cell on a tape, on a practical system much more diverse and complex read/write operations are required. I will define a storage model that is the target of read/write operations as a data model, and the command for such operations as a query model.
A query model can be regarded as an API, but to emphasize that it is a reading/writing operation for a storage model, I will use the term query, which is often used in RDBMS. A data model and a query model are closely related to each other, like the two sides of a coin. In a sense, the relationship between a storage model and a query is similar to that of an instance and a method that is defined in a class in an object-oriented language.
Data distribution
Sometimes, the processing power of a single computer is not sufficient to process a query requested by a service. This happens because the resources that a computer can use to process the query, such as the CPU, memory, disk, network capacity, and throughput, are limited. There is a solution to this problem, called the scale-up approach, but it is costly and often ineffective when the scale of data to be processed is huge, due to the nature of its architecture. For this reason, the scale-out approach, an alternative, is used to distribute the resources required to process queries between two or more computers.
The basic principle of distribution in a large-scale service is that the greater the separation within the required level of service, the more throughput for the query is required. It would be great if there was a method to scale-out to infinity; however, as it is not just realistic to assume that the scale-out approach method will always satisfy all the scale-out requirements, we will limit it with a condition, "within the required level of service."
Replication to increase availability
Data stored in a system may not be read or written when a failure occurs in the program or the resource action that are necessary to process queries. To ensure high availability of a service, resources for data and query processing must be distributed to and stored in two or more locations. This is what we call 'replication.'
Replication Models: There are three models in replication, which are described below :
- Transactional replication: A model that replicates at the transaction-level by using the Two Phase Commit (2PC) protocol (CUBRID RDBMS uses the transactional replication in its HA feature).
- State machine replication: A model that replicates the events that occur from the source system to the target system by using atomic broadcast (transfers total ordering messages). In this model, the target system is considered a Finite State Machine.
- Virtual Synchrony: A model that is often used in group communication and the like. It ensures that events that concurrently occur in a process group are delivered in the same order in which they occur. (This is for in-memory data).
Data consistency model for operations
RDBMS operates on a concept of transaction that can be summed up by the ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) attribute. A transaction logically holds one or more queries; when such a transaction is applied to a DBMS, the system protects a certain attribute from being changed to maintain data consistency. The NoSQL system is no exception. We will explore how it protects data and data consistency from user operations.
RDBMS vs. NoSQL
Before studying the features of a variety of NoSQL systems, it would be useful to learn the background history of the NoSQL storage system.
NoSQL as antithesis
Here is a little mnemonic device. If NoSQL is No SQL, it must be an anti-RDBMS system. The logical flow explaining why NoSQL is the opposite of RDBMS is as follows:
- RDBMS defines the SQL language by using a data manipulation method that can model relational data (relation and table), and supports transactions with the ACID attribute.
- The scale-out approach which distributes data before processing it, is in high demand due to the high data-throughput demand of Internet-scale services.
- The scale-out approach of existing RDBMSs is intended to maintain operational integrity of the relational model, which is the core of RDMBS, and transaction operations.
It is difficult to scale-out while maintaining integrity. The same problem arises when distributing or replicating data. So we make the ACID-based transaction attributes that are ensured by DBMS or the replication integrity model less strict before we use them to scale-out.
Scale-out of RDBMS
Scaling-out is difficult in RDBMS. If scaling-out to several thousand RDMBSs were easy, prominent database developers such as Oracle would have released a product or two for that a long time ago.
Now let us assume that the tables of RDBMS are distributed to several computers, and each piece of data is replicated before it is stored for high availability. First, executing distribution transaction while satisfying ACID is difficult in scale-out.
- To satisfy the atomicity attribute of ACID, the distribution transaction protocol such as the 2PC protocol must be used in all systems that are related to a specific transaction.
- To match the isolation level among ACID attributes, data must be locked in general. The units of Locking can be a record, a table, or an index.
- Therefore, to satisfy the Atomic and Isolated attributes in a distributed environment, all related locks must be applied to each system while the distribution transaction protocol is being processed; the higher the service load of the system, the heavier the lock competition becomes. This is what makes scaling-out difficult.
Another problem is that there is a limitation to scale-out by replicating and distributing data.
- The transactional replication method using the 2PC method has a problem in which a transaction fails and becomes unavailable when one of the systems related to the replication process fails. In addition, the performance degrades when several systems are involved in the replication.
- As an alternative, it is possible to pass the Write Ahead Logging (as known as WAL) data of a DBMS to the replication system and have it apply the data. If we consider the system in which replication occurs as a master (or primary), and the system to which the changes are applied as a slave (or backup), they are configured either as master-slave or multi-master.
- When configuring master-slave: This is the most commonly used replication method. The speed of the process is in inverse proportion to the number of systems involved in replication in this method.
- When configuring multi-master: It is difficult to solve the collision between data write processes or prevent it from happening when there are several masters. In The Danagers of Replication and a Solution Jim Gray conducted a study on this issue (Received Turing Award in 1998 for his contribution to the related database and transaction processing) .
Sharding by developers
Generally speaking, it is extremely difficult to scale-out while satisfying the ACID attribute in the DBMS data model. For this reason, to scale-out based on DBMS, one must simplify the data model itself, partition the data by the number of N, and then execute the query within a separate piece of data.
The unit of partitioned data is called a 'shard'. Distribute and service N number of shards to M number of DBMSs. DBMS does not manage shards. This is the responsibility of the service developer.
The sharding method is focused on developers and has the following difficulties:
- First, a shard must be defined.
- Shard mapping:
- The basic storage unit of a DBMS is the table. Because a table can contain one or more shards, there is a need to know which shard is mapped to which instance of a database. The locations of shard tables must be known to the application.
- Shard distribution/redistribution:
- As each shard is different, so are the throughput requirements and data size. As a result, a developer must add a new instance to or delete one from the database, and redistribute the shards manually. This is a painstaking and labor-intensive process.
- The mapping information that has been modified by the distribution/redistribution process must be applied to the application.
- Management, such as configuring for the replication, is necessary when modifying data.
Approach of NoSQL
The Internet-scale data storage system aims for the scale-out method through data distribution, and replicates data to ensure its high availability. We have already examined the fact that scaling-out is difficult to carry out under the process that supports a transaction of ACID attribute and the relation model of RDBMS. Now, we will look into the territory of NoSQL to see how it handles scaling-out.
Simplify data model for sharding
The data closure of a query operation will be the default unit of distribution, and the data model will be simplified so as to create an appropriate level of shard, which is a collection of a certain number of data closures. The default unit of distribution is key.
- The simplest model reads and writes the whole data by recognizing it as an immutable object. Of the key-value storages, Dynamo and Membase are examples of this model, both of which support blob type data models.
- Chunk, a component unit of a file in the Google file system, has a 64-bit identifier that is globally unique. Operations based on byte range (read/write/append) can be done with chunks. While the storage abstraction is provided to users as a file, the operation of this file is actually performed in chunk at the API level.
- Some systems provide slightly more complex data models than that of the blob-type immutable object.
- Key-Value DB: A database that provides a query containing information on what operations can be done on a specific structure, by modeling data in the Abstract Data Structure (as known as ADS) such as list and set. Redis and Tokyo Cabinet are most popular.
- Document-oriented: A database that stores random and irregular objects by using the object representing notation, and provides queries based on the object of a property, such as CouchDB or MongoDB.
- A system that supports the multi-dimensional map type data model in the row-column family-column or row-column-timestamp structure, such as Bigtable or Cassandra.
The default query supports reading and writing at this level of distribution. However, it may also support a separate query method, such as map-reduce in order to perform aggregation operations in multiple distribution units. In addition, document-oriented storage systems such as MongoDB allow users to apply an index other than document ID for a specific property of a document, thereby enabling users to specify additional quick access paths.
- Hash-based:
- The key has no meaning in this method. It distributes data natural to throughput demand or data size.
- To minimize mapping and redistribution problems resulting from the addition or deletion of nodes, it often distributes data based on consistent hashing.
- Index-based:
- It ensures a range query by maintaining the key-based order-preserving.
- Metadata server-based:
- A method that is used to manage the location information of a distribution unit from a separate metadata server.
Makes the ACID attribute of a query less strict.
For the consistency of query operation, it uses a less strict attribute than the ACID attribute of RDBMS. The relaxation phenomenon of query attribute is noticeable if you consider replications as well. While there are systems that maintain the ACID attribute like CouchDB, in many cases, it makes Consistence or Isolated less strict for high availability.
We will now examine how some of the systems make attributes less strict in detail.
- In GFS, multiple clients may write or execute record append operations to a file simultaneously. Although concurrent writings of multiple clients may show the same value for all replicas, the write of each client is undefined (in the dissertation term). The record append operation ensures consistency in the file area of each replica that is used at least once for atomicity.
- Dynamo ensures view consistency for the replications and reads in the sloppy quorum method, as requested by a service that it to be 'always writeable.' The Quorum protocol determines the maximum number of systems to be used for R (read) , W (write), and each operation in N number of systems that are involved in the replication process, in order to prevent inconsistency of information from happening even when the network is partitioned (R + W > N, W > N/2). To cope with temporary system failure, Dynamo allows other systems to execute a key query that is not directly involved with them, by using the Hinted-handoff method (sloppy quorum). It also allows each system to manage data versions for possible data inconsistency and to determine the casual order of data modification among the systems that are involved in the replication by using the vector clock technique, so that each of them can automatically recognize which data is new (reconciled), and allows a client to determine such data when it is impossible to determine them, by transmitting versions of data to it.
- Cassandra adjusts the level of consistency by allowing users to determine how many reads and writes must be successful in a node with N number of replication relations. It provides specifiable options when reading (Zero, Any, One Quorum, and All) and when writing (One, Quorum, and All). It also provides consistency (view consistency) when reading, by read-repairing through the timestamp-based ordering, similar to what Dynamo does.
We will now classify the NoSQL systems.
NoSQL Classification
The following is a classification of commonly used NoSQL storage systems:
|Data Model
|Distribution Unit
|Distribution Method
|Metadata Server
|Big table
|multi dimensional map
|index (B+ tree like)
|Dependon GFS
|multi dimensional map
|Document (JSON)
|Document (BSON)
|sloppy quorum
a A method in which a master node that is unique in the whole system lends write authority to a chunk to one of the chunk servers (replicas) that are related to the replication is used. The replica that borrowed the authority from a master node is called primary. To reduce the burden of a master node, the primary continues to have the write authority as long as it is alive (piggybacking to a heartbeat message).
b Basically, it executes consistent hashing. However, users can allow it to decide which Partitioner it will use through configuration (random, order preserving, and collating order preserving).
c Able to create a user-defined index
d Index for ID and Sequence Number. Sequence Number increases per update
What Kind of Storage System Do I Need?
Now we will explore what needs to be considered when answering a question like "What kind of storage system should I use for the service I am developing?"
RDBMS is still the standard
It must be considered before all else. RDBMS is even more important when read/write operations require ACID-type consistency. In most cases, implementing an RDBMS and additional storage systems will solve the problem of distributing the service load.
- Read distribution through replication
- The RDBMS scale-out technology in OLTP domain, such as MySQL Cluster, can also be considered.
- RDBMS + Cache + Storage system
- If the performance of RDBMS is not terribly good, you can use a caching system such as Arcus for time-consuming query items or frequently used items. Of course, you must carefully select a consistency model that is appropriate for the data that is being cached.
- If a large data storage is required, you can also use a separate storage system like OwFS.
- Finally, there is a sharding technique implemented by developers. That is, if you're willing to deal with replicating, troubleshooting, and restoring processes as well as the distributing and redistributing of shards.
Do you think it is difficult to implement a service on an RDBMS platform? Then use NoSQL. NoSQL is a system that solves the difficulties associated with replication, troubleshooting, restoration, and shard distribution/redistribution, regardless of the type of a service. It can be an ideal choice if the data model and consistency of the service are supported by the NoSQL system.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Let's look into the advantages and weaknesses of NoSQL by data model.
- Key-Value (blob)
- Simple and fast.
- Often supports only atomic write/read at key level. In this case, there is no way to serialize the values of several keys as they are processed.
- Get/put is very fast when the memory serves as the storage (Ideal when the size of data fits in the memory).
- While the operation for a single Key is fast, an operation involving multiple keys may be slow as the network transmission is frequently delayed. (There is a huge difference in speed when selecting data with 100,000 rows in an RDMBS table and when reading a key-value 100,000 times. The latter is significantly slower. This difference can be perceived when there are only 100, or even 10 items to be processed).
- Key-Value (Structure)
- A model that provides ADT such as List or Set; able to hold multiple values for a single key. Unlike the Key-BLOB model in which a single value is assigned to a single key, using this allows users to store multiple sets of data with a single key.
- Processing takes a little longer than a model that performs a simple get/set (However, the difference is barely noticeable. The performance differences inherent to a data model can be overcome by effective implementation of system.)
- Document oriented
- A data model that can add a random property without a schema.
- As the name suggests, it is an optimal structure for storing document data such as JSon or XML.
- It often maintains the order by document id or the value of a property. (This enables efficient operation for the range of the corresponding key value, and thus provides queries.)
- The process overhead of this model may be larger than that of a key-value model or a key-structure model, as it must parse the data and compute it in the memory when processing a query. (Performance will degrade when handling a large document.)
- Multi-dimensional map
- For Bigtable, data is mapped by row-column-timestamp. The data is binary.
- For Cassandra, data is mapped in the form of row-column families-column. The data itself is binary.
- Both models allow data to be modeled by structuralizing the grouping and access methods for data (column). The detailed process of modeling is beyond the scope of this document. For more information on modeling, refer to the Cassandra homepage and.
In Conclusion
If it is the mission of a scholar to find the unmovable truth from the uncertain, it is the mission of a developer to find a way to change what seems to be unchangeable.
For Not only SQL
By Gyujae Lee, Senior Engineer, the Storage System Development Team, NHN Corporation.
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[1] Unless the database is separated by the number of N, N number of systems that are related to the replication are bound to suffer from a serious performance hit due to concurrency issues. "Update anywhere-anytime-anyway transactional replication has unstable behavior as the workload scales up: a ten-fold increase in nodes and traffic gives a thousand fold increase in deadlocks or reconciliation."
[2] A VoltDB that replaces Durability of ACID with Replication, stores data in the memory, executes queries (stored procedures) partition by partition in sequence for log shipping, and parallelizes such executions in a DBMS would also be good. (Such a database would exist in a grey area between RDBMS and NoSQL.)


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Kathy Kimball, Minot
This is in reply to the gentleman who didn't like all the manufactured homes popping up all over Minot since the flood. Those homes are built just as good as the houses that they are building like crazy now, that no one who was flooded can afford.
The manufactured homes and modular homes are beautiful and well designed and are easier to move then a house if there were another flood.
We would have bought a manufactured home if our flooded home had been deemed not fixable. I have a friend who wishes they would have passed the ordinance sooner to allow them in Minot, because they have borrowed to the hilt to repair their home from the flood and had planned on buying a manufactured home, but at that time the city didn't allow it. They would be debt free right now if they could have bought a manufactured home and destroyed their stick house. So here they are, they have put twice as much of their own money into it than what they paid for it not long ago.
Would you rather have a flooded house sitting there neglected like so many are, because no one can afford to work on them because FEMA and North Dakota dished out so little money, that you couldn't even find a lot to buy with what they "gave" these people?
Just my opinion, but the facts are true.

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Homecoming games for Warren, Sheffield this week
Don't let the temperature fool you, we really are over the halfway point in the 2013 high school football season.
Last week saw county teams go a collective 2-2, and don't expect things to get easier in Week 6, as Friday's and Saturday's match-ups carry strong postseason implications for three of the four teams.
Warren and Sheffield are hoping for a pair of Homecoming wins against league opponents in Slippery Rock and Otto-Eldred, respectively, while, in Region 2 action, someone will get their first loss and someone their first win when Eisenhower travels to Cambridge Springs and Youngsville visits Union City.
Eisenhower (4-1) at Cambridge Springs (5-0), Cambridge Springs High School, 7 p.m., Friday
Don't tell Eisenhower and Cambridge Springs it's lonely at the top. Both teams are undefeated in Region 2 heading into Friday's game at Cambridge Springs, where the winner will become the favorite to earn an automatic bid into the District 10 playoffs. The Blue Devils have put up 235 points in five games this year, and their closest margin of victory was a 36-14 win over Iroquois in Week 4. Senior running back Colton Noble is fast approaching the 1,000-yard mark while averaging nearly 10 yards per carry.
"Cambridge is very physical and technically very sound," said Eisenhower coach Jim Penley. "They run the veer option masterfully. They don't make mistakes. The front line on both sides is the best we have seen from a technical standpoint, and they play with leverage very well."
For the Knights, senior running back Alex Johnson has rushed for 564 yards and six touchdowns, while quarterback Rob Wilston has completed 30 passes for 584 yards and six touchdowns. Jarrett Johnson and Alex Johnson are the leading receivers, both with nearly 200 yards on eight and seven catches, respectively.
"We don't have any misconceptions that we are doing anything else but playing the best team in the region," added Penley. "We know we have to show up, or they will pound us, and we have to play a great game."
Last year's meeting: Eisenhower 48, Cambridge Springs 13
Slippery Rock (5-0) at Warren (4-1), War Memorial Field, 7 p.m., Friday
The Dragons are looking to bounce back from last week's loss against Oil City – their first of the season – while Slippery Rock is trying to remain undefeated and spoil Warren's Homecoming. The Rockets are outscoring opponents 242-47 so far this year, and with the Warren loss and Oil City's forfeit to Bradford, Slippery Rock has sole possession of the Region 5 lead. The Rockets' game plan is no secret as they have racked up 1,997 yards and 27 touchdowns on the ground this year. Quarterback Jake Whitmer is the team's leading rusher with 389 yards and eight touchdowns, and has not attempted more than three passes in a game so far.
"Slippery Rock has a very talented team. We must stop what they do best and control their running game," said Warren coach Greg Latimer. "Our team learned a lot about believing in themselves and their ability to play as a team in last week's loss. Their desire and determination to win has never been in doubt, we need to work on execution and reduce mental mistakes. These errors are the difference between a victory or a loss when two evenly matched teams play each other."
D.J. Fehlman has completed 51-of-80 passes for 927 yards and 15 touchdowns in five games to lead the Warren offense. Tanner Stanz, Ryan Shattuck, and Luke Wortman all have over 200 receiving yards for the Dragons, and Kyle Kulka is the leading rusher with 384 yards and four touchdowns on 43 carries.
Last year's meeting: Slippery Rock 42, Warren 20
Youngsville (0-5) at Union City (0-5), Union City High School, 7 p.m., Friday
The going's been tough for Youngsville and Union City so far, but the outlook will be a little brighter for one of the two teams after Friday's match-up. If the Eagles are going to get their first win, they'll need to stop Bears' quarterback Brody Mangel and running back Shane Russell, who have accounted for most of their team's offense this season.
"(Mangel) is smart and athletic. If we can stop him or get him out of his comfort zone we would increase our chances of winning," said Eagles' coach John Victor. "We have yet to lose focus this year. The players understand that they are a work in progress and continue to work towards getting better at playing the game of football."
Youngsville will rely on junior quarterback Jake Lauffenburger, who is 26-of-67 for 222 yards and two touchdowns through the air, and has 158 yards and two more touchdowns on the ground.
Last year's meeting: Union City 38, Youngsville 14
Otto-Eldred (1-4) at Sheffield (3-2), Sheffield High School, 1:30 p.m., Saturday
While the Wolverines don't mind being considered the underdog, this week they'll be playing an unfamiliar role as the favorites against Otto-Eldred. Back-to-back wins over Cameron County and Coudersport have Sheffield in a tie with Smethport for first place in the AML North Division, while the Terrors have struggled against quality opponents, starting the season 0-4 before earning a win last week against Port Allegany. Otto's Sam Colebert has carried the ball 112 times for 672 yards and seven touchdowns, and quarterback Dakota Vaughn is 23-of-49 for 345 yards and four scores.
"They have a very good team with a powerful running game and are probably one of the best 1-4 teams around," said Sheffield coach Dave Fitch. "We have positioned ourselves that every game we have between now and the end of the year will be a big meaningful game. Because of that, we are taking it one week at a time and that is our only focus."
The Terrors won't be the only team on Wolverine Mountain with a strong running game, as the Sheffield trio of Jereek Jackson, Brandon Kipp, and Dustin Holden have all done their share of damage to opposing defenses. Quarterback Adam Higby is 42-of-83 for 436 yards to lead the passing attack.
"These kids understand the position they have worked to get into and know they have their AML North and playoff destiny in their own hands," added Fitch. "The key is the kids now believe in themselves and that is very big moving into the second half of the season with even bigger games on the line."
Last year's meeting: Otto-Eldred 52, Sheffield 38


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Each May, between Spring and Summer semesters we complete major changes in our Blackboard system. This year was no different in that regard except that the changes were not so major for the end users of the system. In the past, we made significant upgrades to the version of the software so that users saw new features or had new tools available. This year the change was in the environment in which Blackboard runs.
We have been running Blackboard on the same operating system with the same database system for about 6 years. Both the operating system and database system have been upgraded and would soon no longer be supported. We had to make a change. Over the past academic year we tried a test migration to the new operating system and database system that retained all the old courses and content. We ran into many problems with this strategy. In the end we were forced to rethink our plan and decided that a clean installation of the system and restoration of only one semester's courses was our best option.
In addition to the change in operating system and database, we also shifted to a virtualized environment. In a virtualized environment, software emulates the physical machine. Multiple systems can be run on the same server, allowing consolidation of hardware. One of the advantages of server virtualization is disaster recovery. In the event of a catastrophic event affecting our servers, we can recover the system rapidly on another server in a different location.
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By Jason Smith email@example.com K.J. Lawson broke out of a three-week slump in a big way Thursday, pouring in career-highs of 28 points and 16 rebounds to help the University of Memphis earn a 70-67 overtime win at Houston - the Tigers'
Grizz fall to Bulls
The Memphis Grizzlies, in keeping with a pseudo-tradition, dropped their annual MLK Day game to Chicago, 108-104. Some thoughts ... 1.) The Grizzlies baffle me. They're the only team in the NBA with five wins over the top four teams in the NBA.
Former Tiger QB Paxton Lynch Gets New Coaching Staff
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Former University of Memphis and current Denver Bronco quarterback Paxton Lynch has to wait no more to learn who his next offensive coordinator and quarterback coach will be.
St. Louis Cardinals Cancel AutoZone Park Caravan Stop
By: Jeffrey Wright Email: email@example.com The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Thursday afternoon that all Cardinal Caravan stops scheduled for Friday and Saturday, including the Memphis stop at AutoZone Park, have been cancelled because of a threa
929 Confessions with Jeffrey Wright
By: Jeffrey Wright Email: firstname.lastname@example.com I have something that I have to say that has been building for quite some time now, and quite frankly, I'm afraid if I don't put it out there, that it might drive me insane. I don&r
Tulsa hands Tigers sobering road loss
By Jason Smith firstname.lastname@example.com As well as this University of Memphis basketball team had played of late, its 81-71 road loss at Tulsa on Wednesday night was a stark reminder that there's very little room for error this season for a Tigers sq
Mississippi State and Louisville Swap Defensive Coordinators, Ole Miss Completes
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The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Louisville Cardinals have essentially traded defensive coordinators.
Memphis Ranks in the Top-10 Markets for the College Football Playoff National Ch
By: Jeffrey Wright firstname.lastname@example.com The National Championship Game of the College Football Playoff drew an overnight rating of 15.3 per a press release from ESPN. The rating was a combined number that included the broadcasts on only ESPN (ma
Deep Dive: Does the ACC have Better Coaches than the SEC?
By: Jeffrey Wright Email: email@example.com During the "Take Five" of last Wednesday's episode of the Geoff Calkins Show, Geoff agreed with Stewart Mandel's take that the Atlantic Coast Conference was a better conference
Tigers roll Green Wave for third straight win
By Jason Smith
Dedric Lawson and Markel Crawford scored 24 points apiece and K.J. Lawson broke out of an offensive slump with 13 points as the University of Memphis beat Tulane 80-59 on Sunday in New Orleans.
It was the Tigers' third straight win and fifth in their last six games since falling 82-79 to Monmouth on Dec. 13 at FedExForum.
Memphis (12-4, 2-1
Crawford, Lawson lead Tigers past UConn
By Jason Smith email@example.com Tubby Smith sounded in disbelief. "I don't think I've had a team get beat by 21 on the boards and still win. That's just unheard of," said Smith, whose Tigers won for the fourth time in five g
Diving Deep: Is the SEC Full of Average Coaches?
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On Wednesday's episode of the Geoff Calkins Show, Geoff Calkins and Jeffrey Wright both agreed that the ACC had better coaches than the SEC. Wright takes an analytical look into the claim.
Green day-to-day
For a franchise that's been riddled with injury, there was one bright spot: JaMychal Green. Green had p
Grizzlies Look to Split the L.A. Road Trip Tonight Against the Clippers
By: Jeffrey Wright
The Memphis Grizzlies will play their second game in as many nights at Staples Center when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers tonight at 9:30 p.m. CST.
Grizzlies Look to Move to 2-0 on the California Road Swing Tonight Against the L
By: Jeffrey Wright firstname.lastname@example.com The Memphis Grizzlies continue their California road trip when they head to Staples Center tonight to take on the Los Angeles Lakers at 9:30 p.m. CST. You can hear complete coverage of the matchup bet
Dominant Second Half Propels Bulldogs to Liberty Bowl Win
By:Jeffrey Wright Email: email@example.com In a season that has been marked with highs and lows, 2016 ended with a high for the Georgia Bulldogs who outscored the TCU Horned Frogs 28-3 during the final 31:13 of the 58th annual AutoZone Liberty
Bulldogs Close Out 2016 with a Bowl Win
By: Jeffrey Wright Email: firstname.lastname@example.com The gameplay largely resembled the field on which it was played, disjointed, sloppy, and generally unpleasing to the eye, but when the clock struck triple zeroes, the Mississippi State Bulldogs were bowl
Shorthanded Tigers gut out 99-94 overtime win at Oklahoma
By Jason Smith firstname.lastname@example.com As Dedric Lawson wrapped up a postgame interview with CBS, his University of Memphis teammates began sliding into the shot, dancing around him in a near-empty Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla.
Joerger, Kings spoil Conley's return with rare road win over Grizz
By Jason Smith email@example.com On a night Mike Conley returned to the court from a nine-game absence due to a back injury and became the franchise's all-time scoring leader, the Grizzlies looked lethargic and in
Rome Wasn't Built in a Day: A Look at David Fizdale's Path to Becoming the Grizz
By Jeffrey Wright
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Everyone loves a winner, and right now David Fizdale is a winner even despite extended absences from Mike Conley and Chandler Parson -- two players whom the Grizzlies sign to max deals -- while also having extended absences from key contributors Zach Randolph, Vince Carter, and Brandon Wright.
However, there's more to love about Fizdale
Mike Conley Will Return to the Grizzlies Lineup Tonight
IThe Memphis Grizzlies announced today that guard Mike Conley will return to the lineup tonight when they take on the Sacramento Kings at 7:00 p.m. CST at FedEx Forum. According to a report released by the team the day following his injury, Conley was ex
Fizdale 'sick to stomach' over pending Douglas decision
First-year head coach David Fizdale's got a tough decision on his hands. With James Ennis set to return next week, Memphis will lose Toney Douglas and its 16th roster spot.
Grizzlies Return Home to Take On Short-Handed Cavaliers
By: Jeffrey Wright firstname.lastname@example.com Within minutes of last night's 103-86 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Tyronn Lue announced that his top-three names on the roster – LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and
Tigers wilt late in home loss to Monmouth
By Jason Smith firstname.lastname@example.com The University of Memphis was less than 30 seconds away from earning a second straight win over a preseason conference favorite Tuesday night at FedExForum. Then the Tigers let it slip away
Tigers Look to Start a Winning Streak Against a Quality Opponent
By: Jeffrey Wright Email: firstname.lastname@example.com The Memphis Tigers are looking to start a winning streak and pick up a quality win that could be of service come March when they take on Monmouth tonight at 8:00 p.m. CST at FedEx Forum. The Hawks (8
Marc Gasol Named Western Conference Player of the Week
The National Basketball Association has announced that Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol is the Western Conference Player of the Week following his efforts from last week. Gasol earned the honor for the second time in his career following a week in wh
A Deep Dive: Looking at the Numbers of the Grizzlies' Point Guards
By: Jeffrey Wright Email: firstname.lastname@example.com November 28th was a dark day for Memphis Grizzlies fans. Not only were they not competitive against the Charlotte Hornets, a team that they routed a week before on the road, but also they lost
Grizzlies Turned the Water Off and Rout the Warriors 110-89
By: Jeffrey Wright email@example.com Go ahead and admit it. It's O.K. We all had the same thought. The five-game winning streak was great and everything, but deep down we all were thinking that the Grizzlies didn't beat a high-quali
Tigers swat away UAB, improve to 7-2
By Jason Smith
Dedric Lawson turned in an eyebrow-raising defensive performance and Markel Crawford and K.J. Lawson both had big second halves as the University of Memphis beat UAB 62-55 on Saturday afternoon at FedExForum to improve to 7-2 under Tubby Smith.
Dedric Lawson had 24 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 8 blocks. Five
Grizzlies Close Up a Home Stand Seeking Their Biggest Win Yet
By: Jeffrey Wright email@example.com The Memphis Grizzlies welcome the twice-defending Western Conference champion, Golden State Warriors, to FexEx Forum on Saturday night as they look to pull off the biggest home win of the season and defeat
'Super-clutch' Grizzlies pull out another close win
By Jason Smith firstname.lastname@example.com If the Grizzlies keep this up, 42-year-old first-year head coach David Fizdale is going to have a face full of gray hair. "Grow some? Man, I feel like I'm like 65 already. You kidding me?" said Fizdal
Grizzlies extend front office contracts
The Grizzlies have extended the contracts of general manager Chris Wallace and front office members John Hollinger and Ed Stefanski, the team announced Thursday afternoon.
Grizzlies Look to Extend Winning Streak Tonight Against the Trail Blazers
By: Jeffrey Wright email@example.com The Memphis Grizzlies look to extend their second-longest winning streak to five games when they play host to the Portland Trail Blazers tonight at 7:00 p.m. CST at FedEx Forum. You can hear complete
Pastner gets win at VCU
by John Martin I know we're not *technically* supposed to care about what Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner is doing, but we had him on the show earlier this week. And I don't want to say that it's because he came on the show this week, but
Randolph Leads Grizz to a Win with All Heart
Here's the reception for Zach Randolph upon entering the game for the first time since the passing of his mother. pic.twitter.com/qpCuN3TKxz — Jeffrey Wright (@JWright929espn) December 7, 2016 By: Jeffrey Wright Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Ar
Grizzlies Return Home to Open a Three-Game Home Stand against the 76ers
By: Jeffrey Wright email@example.com The Memphis Grizzlies return home to FedEx Forum to open a three-game home stand tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers. You can hear complete coverage of tonight's matchup between the Grizzlies
How Chandler Parsons' knee ended a reporter's career
Chandler Parsons' knee ended a reporter's career today.
Fournette Declares for the 2017 NFL Draft
By: Jeffrey Wright Email: email@example.com LSU star running back Leonard Fornette has declared his intention of entering the 2017 NFL Draft following the Tigers' appearance in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl against Louisville accordi
The Grizzlies Head to New Orleans for a Quick Road Trip
By: Jeffrey Wright firstname.lastname@example.com The Memphis Grizzlies hit the road and head south to New Orleans for a one-game road trip before returning home to FedEx for a three-game home stand starting tomorrow night. You can hear complete cove
The College Football Playoff is Set
By: Jeffrey Wright firstname.lastname@example.com The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has released its final ranking for 2016 and the matchups for the third edition of the playoff. Alabama completed a perfect regular season when they
Grizzlies Look to Start a Winning Streak Against the Lakers on Saturday Night
By: Jeffrey Wright firstname.lastname@example.com The Memphis Grizzlies look to start a winning streak tomorrow night as they host the Los Angeles Lakers at 7:00 p.m at FedEx Forum. You can hear complete coverage on 92.9FM & 680 beginning at 6:00
Tigers Head to Oxford for First True Road Game
By: Jeffrey Wright firstname.lastname@example.com The Memphis Tigers will travel to Oxford, Miss. for their first true road test on the season when they play the Ole Miss at noon on Saturday. The Tigers (6-1, 0-0 in AAC) will be looking to snap a two-game
Cole released from China club
It may or may not be related to the Grizzlies, especially with the way Andrew Harrison has played recently, but Norris Cole is no longer in China.
The Grizzlies Return Home to battle the Orlando Magic
By: Jeffrey Wright firstname.lastname@example.com The Memphis Grizzlies return home to FedEx Forum on the second leg of a back-to-back to take on the Orlando Magic at 7:00 p.m. You can hear complete coverage on 92.9FM & 680 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Tigers complete snoozer stretch of schedule with win over Jackson State
By Jason Smith firstname.lastname@example.com OK, so now we can get on with the University of Memphis basketball season, am I right? If you didn't catch it - and judging by the small crowd I spied from my television set, not many of you did
Memphis v. Jackson State Preview
The Memphis Tigers return home to FedEx Forum tonight (8:00 p.m. CST, ESPN3) after splitting a pair of game against Providence and Iowa over the weekend in Niceville, Fla., and will take on the Jackson State Tigers. Jackson State (1-5, 0-0 in SWAC)
Ranking the best available PGs
RANKING THE BEST OF THE OPTIONS FOR THE GRIZZLIES AT POINT GUARD OK. Mike Conley is out for the next six weeks.
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee Releases Its Fourth Rankings
By: Jeffrey Wright firstname.lastname@example.com The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has released its penultimate rankings on Tuesday evening, and given the fact that nine-of-ten teams ranked in the top 10 of last weeks
Conley Suffers Transverse Process Fracture in Vertabrae
By: Jeffrey Wright
Sources: Grizzlies guard Mike Conley suffered a transverse process fracture in the vertebrae. He will miss an indefinite period of time.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) November 29, 2016
Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley, Jr. has suffered a transverse process fracture in vertanrae, according to Yahoo Sports, Adrian
Lamb Leads the Hornets over the Grizzlies, 104-85
As hot as the Grizzlies were shooting in the first half last Monday night in Charlotte, they were equally as cold this Monday night during the first half. Memphis (11-7, 5-4 Home) and Charlotte (10-7, 5-3 Away) finished the first half tied at 25, b
Cattle, Not Pets
I will never understand why, as a society, we generally accept that football players aren't smart, but football coaches are. You know what almost every football coach is? That's right, a former football player. Unless they found that pill from
The Best Defense Is a Good Offense, Unless Your Defense is Better than Your Offe
By: Jeffrey Wright
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Stop me when I say something that you haven't heard before.
"You have to run the ball to win."
"Defense wins championships."
"We have to control the ball."
"He has to earn it."
"We're really young."
"He's not a fit for our system."
All of
Small-ball Tigers outrun Iowa to earn ECC split
By Jason Smith
One day after scoring a season-low 51 points in a clunky loss to Providence, the University of Memphis got a career-high 35 points and 11 rebounds from sophomore forward Dedric Lawson and a much stronger effort from its supporting cast in beating Iowa 100-92 Saturday and earning a 1-1 split in this week's Emerald Coast
Tigers' warts, inexperience exposed in ECC loss to Providence
By Jason Smith email@example.com Facing its first solid test of the season, the University of Memphis started hot, then had its weaknesses exposed down the stretch in a 60-51 loss to Providence on Friday in the Emerald Coa
Memphis gets statement win against Houston
There's just something about those 11 a.m. ABC games for the University of Memphis football program.
Remembering Those We've Lost by Giving
By: Jeffrey Wright One unique feature that I've realized in my limited time of working in live radio daily is that you never know where the conversation will turn -- good, bad, or indifferent. The final segment on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday of the
More thoughts on Nichols
So there are a number of questions that I know everybody wants answered, what'd he do, where's he gonna transfer, etc, etc Let's start with the first thing — his dismissal.
Mike Conley Lifts the Grizzlies to a Fifth-Straight Win at Charlotte
By: Jeffrey Wright
James Ennis calmly caught a Marc Gasol pass behind the arc on the right baseline and casually ripped the shot through the net giving the Grizzlies a 3-0 lead on the opening possession of the game. They would never trail the rest of the way at the Spectrum Center and secured a 105-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Mike Conley led the way for the Grizzlies (9-5, 4-3
Lawson, Randall lead Tigers to win over Savannah State
By Jason Smith email@example.com So this is starting to sound redundant, huh? Sophomore forward Dedric Lawson had another double-double (21 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists) and the University of Memphis had little trouble d
Nichols dismissed from Virginia
Austin Nichols, the former University of Memphis transfer, has been dismissed from Virginia's basketball program, the school announced Friday.
Lawsons shine again in Tigers' win over Milwaukee
By Jason Smith firstname.lastname@example.com The Lawson brothers were at it again and sophomore Jeremiah Martin continued his emergence as a quality floor general as the University of Memphis beat Milwaukee 68-54 on Wednesday at FedExForum. Sophomore forward
Hasseltine: 'Dumbest piece of reporting I've ever seen'
On Tuesday night, ESPN reported that the Memphis Grizzlies were one of three teams who have stopped staying at Donald Trump-branded hotels in part to avoid any implied association with the new president-elect.
Inky Johnson Shares His Story of Inspiration on The Geoff Calkins Show
Life comes at you fast, and no one knows that harsh reality better than former Tennessee Volunteer cornerback Inky Johnson. On the morning of September 9, 2006, Johnson was mere months away from becoming a multi-millionaire as he was projected by
Making Sense Out of the Latest College Football Playoff Rankings
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has released its third rankings of the 2016 season, and while we have a clear No. 1, that fact alone seems to be the only certainty at this point. So, let's try to make some sense out of a poll that
The War on the Thanksgiving Turkey
"Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do." - Luke 23:34 Today started as any other day has for me since I joined the team here at 92.9 WMFS. I was simply just producing my butt off on The Geoff Calkins Show while occasionally chimi
VIDEO: Jason and John break down Memphis' win
The Tubby Smith era got underway on Monday night at FedExForum with a 94-75 win against UT Rio-Grande Valley. Memphis looked like you might expect them to look: That is, much better than UTRGV.
Tigers open Tubby Smith era with victory over UTRGV
By Jason Smith email@example.com Win No. 1 is in the books. The University of Memphis opened the Tubby Smith era with a 94-75 victory over Texas-Rio Grande Valley at FedExForum on Monday, earning the future Hall of Famer his 558th victor
Lawson rated No. 6 best non-P5 NBA prospect
Dedric Lawson is probably in line for a monster year with the University of Memphis this season. He'll get a majority of the shots and continue to be a beast on the boards. That means, of course, that the NBA will have its eye on the sophomore from Me
Parsons joins GP Show
Chandler Parsons joined 92.9 FM ESPN and The Gary Parrish Show on Wednesday for the first time since arriving in Memphis. Here are the highlights of the conversation.
Grizzlies win on Gasol buzzer-beater
The Grizzlies won on a Marc Gasol tip-in from Vince Carter as time expired against the Dener Nuggets on Tuesday night. It was glorious. Here's video, courtesy of 92.9 FM ESPN's Jeffrey Wright.
Thoughts on Tigers' 69-42 exhibition win over CBU
By Jason Smith firstname.lastname@example.com Like the mustache University of Memphis coach Tubby Smith is growing for No-Shave November, Smith's new-look Tigers are a work in progress with just one starter back from last year
Fizdale: I made rookie coach mistake with Z-Bo
Grizzlies big man Zach Randolph did not finish Sunday's game against the Portland Trailblazers despite having his way with the Blazers' interior.
Parsons makes debut, Grizzlies lose
The Great White American Hope, also known as Chandler Parsons, made his first appearance with the Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon. And the Trailblazers ruined everything.
Tigers offering $5 Kroger tickets
Earlier today, the University of Memphis announced it would be rolling out $5 Kroger tickets for the men's basketball team opener next week.
Grizz beat Pelicans in OT
The Grizzlies got their third win of the season in one of the ugliest games in recent memory against the Pelicans. Some observations: 1.) Man, that was ugly. My eyes. I've been rendered blind. It was 75-all at the end of regulation.
92.9 FM ESPN adds Jeffrey Wright to lineu
Entercom Memphis adds Jeffrey Wright as Executive Producer for The Geoff Calkins Show.
Memphis/UNC scrimmage details
The University of Memphis men's basketball team played a closed scrimmage against 2016 national runner-up North Carolina on Saturday at FedExForum.
Bad week for Memphis football; Williams in town
It was a black weekend for Memphis sports, starting with a 59-30 trouncing of the Memphis football team and a loss to the Knicks by the Grizzlies. Let's recap.
Cal joins 92.9 FM ESPN for first time
Kentucky and former Memphis basketball coach John Calipari made his 92.9 FM ESPN on Jason & John Friday afternoon.
Grizz win! Grizz win!
So the Grizzlies, down two starters and a rotation big man, beat the Timberwolves in Memphis in the season-opener. It's the franchise's second win on opening night. Their first one came in 2014. Also against the Timberwolves.
Observations from Tigers practice: 10/18
The University of Memphis men's basketball team held an open practice Tuesday for the Memphis Rebounders - the program's official support club.
Enoh commits to Memphis
By Jason Smith email@example.com Three-star Nigerian power forward prospect Victor Enoh committed to the University of Memphis on Thursday during an official visit, giving the Tigers a third commitment for 2017. Enoh (6-8,
FINAL: Memphis 34, Temple 27
The University of Memphis got a massive win on Thursday night on a national stage, coming from 13 down to defeat Temple, 34-27. I was there, and so naturally, I have several observations.
Randolph to come off bench this season
The winds of change — they're blowing. Memphis Grizzlies stalwart Zach Randolph will come off the bench this season, Grizzlies coach David Fizdale said after practice Wednesday.
Grizz back in action; some thoughts
The Memphis Grizzlies played their first preseason game of 2016-17 on Monday night in FedExForum, and good gracious, can you believe there's basketball again already in FedExForum?
"Jason and John" launches Monday, Oct. 10
The Jason and John show — with Jason Smith and me — debuts Monday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN. Obviously, you guys know how excited I am to get a show of my own and mostly get the hell away from Geoff Calkins.
Memphis-Ole Miss set for ESPN2
Oddly enough, which network Memphis-Ole Miss aired on this Saturday depended on a hockey game. Team Canada beat Europe, 2-1, to win the 2016 World Cup of Hockey; Brad Marchand scored the game-winner with 43 seconds remaining for Canada. Had Europe won, t
Freeze not happy with Ole Miss practice
Could an upset be in the air on Saturday in Oxford? Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said this week that he's been unsatisfied with the Rebels' performance in practice this week in advance of their game against the University of Memphis.
Grizzlies announce 2016-17 promotional schedule
The Memphis Grizzlies announced their promotional schedule on Wednesday afternoon, and as usual, it was glorious.
Barton weighs in on police violence
Former University of Memphis guard Will Barton is the latest professional athlete to weigh in on the social unrest that is currently happening in the United States — specifically, the relationship between police offers and African-Americans.
Tigers get another commitment
Mike Norvell can't stop, won't stop. Matt Dale, a 6-6, 300-pound offensive lineman from Kemper County in Mississippi, committed to the University of Memphis on Tuesday over Mississippi State, Southern Miss, Tulane, and others.
Cavs pursuing Chalmers?
Veteran point guard Mario Chalmers said in an interview on 92.9 FM ESPN this summer that he'd love to be back in Memphis this season. That was before former teammate LeBron James and the defending champion Cavaliers came calling.
Three things to think about heading into Grizz season
Monday was reserved for Media Day across the NBA, but especially in Memphis.
Grizz sign Crawford to training camp roster
Former University of Memphis guard Chris Crawford has been added to the Grizzlies' training camp roster, the team announced Friday afternoon.
Stevenson to act as Grizz interim PA
The Grizzlies have found a PA announcer replacement – at least, temporarily. And it's a familiar voice. John Paul Stevenson, who was the team's first PA announcer when the Grizzlies moved to Memphis, will be the team's interim PA a
Martin, Smith to co-host on 92.9 FM ESPN
Entercom Memphis today announced the addition of John Martin and Jason Smith to its weekday lineup on 92.9 FM ESPN/680 AM beginning in October.
Tigers get second 2017 commitment
Tubby Smith is on a roll. David Nickelberry, a three-star forward from Orlando, Fla., announced Monday that he has committed to the University of Memphis, becoming the Tigers' second recruit in the 2017 class.
Big 12 may not expand
After much hubbub this summer, the Big 12 might not be expanding, in the end.
Grizzlies unveil new MLK50 uniforms
The Memphis Grizzlies, in conjunction with the National Civil Rights Museum, unveiled Wednesday night their new MLK50 Pride uniforms for the 2016-17 season.
More thoughts on Jamal Johnson
So Memphis is on the board in 2017 with Jamal Johnson. I've sort of been joking about this, because the only questions about Tubby at this point seem to be exclusively related to recruiting. And I think that's totally fair.
Memphis scores 2017 4-star commitment
Tubby Smith is on the board in 2017. Jamal Johnson, a four-star guard from Hoover, Ala., committed to the University of Memphis Monday night, he announced on his Twitter account.
Just ... just blow up the Big 12.
ESPN reported two weeks ago that the University of Memphis is no longer a candidate for Big 12 expansion. Considering that news, I want bad things for the Big 12. Let's check in on how the conference fared this week, shall we?
Tigers' AAC schedule released
The American Athletic Conference released its 2016 basketball schedule for each team on Thursday afternoon. Memphis, unfortunately, is still in the AAC. Much like the release of an NBA schedule, there's not much to gripe about.
Nine former Memphis players on NFL rosters as season begins
The 2016 NFL season is finally upon us — which makes this as good a time as any to remind you that there are lots of former University of Memphis football players on NFL rosters this season.
Memphis, Norvell recruiting at unprecedented clip
By now, everyone knows that first-year coach Mike Norvell is recruiting like never before at the University of Memphis. The Tigers have three four-star commitments and no shortage of solid three-star players in the Class of 2017.
College football takeaways from Devin Walker
This weekend was slated as one of the biggest college weekends of all-time and it didn't disappoint. The first full weekend of football action triggered every emotion from its viewers.
Final: Memphis 35, SEMO 17
The Mike Norvell era got underway on Saturday night with a 35-17 win against SEMO. Needless to say, it's tricky to take too much away from a home win against an FCS opponent. But guess what? That's exactly what I'm about to do!
Memphis misses Big 12 cut
In a bit of a stunning development, the University of Memphis did not make the Big 12 expansion cut, according to a report from ESPN's Brett McMurphy.
Tigers land No. 1 CB in the state of Tennessee
The University of Memphis landed the top cornerback in the state of Tennessee Friday morning. T.J. Carter, a four-star corner from Stratford High School in Nashville, committed to the Tigers over Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, and others.
Lynch looks impressive in first start
Even though it technically doesn't count, former University of Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch got his first NFL start Thursday night in the Broncos' last preseason game against Arizona. Predictably, Lynch showed off everything we knew he
Big 12 Expansion: Is Memphis in or out?
On Tuesday, TMGcollegesports.com, a new college football blog run by longtime college football journalists, reported the University of Memphis, along with five-to-seven others, had made the cut for this round of Big 12 expansion.
College coaches: Memphis' Smith was one of best hires
Tubby Smith was hired in April to replace outgoing coach Josh Pastner, a hire that was almost universally lauded by national media.
Memphis on verge of landing No. 1 CB in state
Fact: The University of Memphis hasn't gotten a football recruit from the Nashville area in nine years. Fact: They may be on the verge of landing two four-stars from there in this class alone.
Memphis a Big 12 finalist, according to report
The University of Memphis is one of six-to-eight finalists for Big 12 expansion, according to TMGcollegesports.com. Joining Memphis, according to the website, are Cincinnati, Houston, BYU, USF, UCF and perhaps two other unnamed AAC schools.
Madden tournament sign-ups live
Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come. Registration for the Second Annual 92.9 FM ESPN Madden Tournament at the Rec Room is now open here. Sign up for your chance to win over $300 in prizes and play against your favorite 92.9 FM ESPN personalities.
ESPN predicts records for Memphis, local SEC teams
Ladies and gentlemen, the college football season is upon us. What better to ring in the new season than predictions?!?
Monday Morning Martin: 8/29
Big 12 news! No, really! Jed DeMuesy of Local 12 in Cincinnati reported late Sunday that the Big 12 will announce, like a four-star recruit, that the conference has narrowed the list of teams it's considering for expansion.
Report: Lynch to start for most of 2016
Well, things are happening faster for Paxton Lynch than he probably even expected. Because according to ProFootballWeekly, the Denver Broncos have determined that Lynch will be their starting quarterback for the bulk of the 2016 season.
ESPN: Memphis would get in the Big 12 -- if decision based on hoops
Priority No. 1 for the University of Memphis right now is getting into the Big 12, whatever it takes.
Grizzlies projected to win 39 games, per ESPN
Cue the offseason outrage. ESPN.com's Kevin Pelton, utilizing a "Real Plus/Minus" algorithm," projected the win totals of every NBA team this upcoming season.
Memphis QB Davis out for year
University of Memphis redshirt freshman Brady Davis is out for the year with a knee injury, he announced on Twitter Tuesday night. Davis received an MRI Monday morning for a knee injury suffered over the weekend.
Tigers enroll former LSU commit WR
Mike Norvell is killing it in the Class of 2017. But he's not done adding to this season's team yet.
Lynch highest rated Broncos QB in Madden
So I got my hands on a copy of EA Sports' Madden 17 on Monday night and the first thing I did? I popped in an online game with the Denver Broncos and inserted Paxton Lynch into the starting quarterback position.
Ferguson named Memphis starting QB
In a hardly surprising turn of events, University of Memphis football coach Mike Norvell named Riley Ferguson his starting quarterback after Monday morning's practice.
Conley, Fizdale buy homes
New contracts, new cribs. Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley, who owns the largest contract in NBA history, purchased a new Collierville home this week, according to the Memphis Business Journal.
No. 4 kicker in the country commits to Memphis
The University of Memphis is becoming a destination for the top kickers in the nation.
Lynch not spared from rookie haircut
Paxton Lynch might be the future face of the Denver Broncos franchise, but even he's not safe from the horrid rookie haircuts at the hands of his teammates in training camp.
New Memphis football anthem
There's a new University of Memphis football anthem for the 2016 season. New coach Mike Norvell is all about taking the next step, so "Bleed Blue" appropriately samples Goldberg's theme music from his WCW days.
Top 100 recruit has Memphis in top four
Perhaps University of Memphis basketball recruiting isn't in as bad of shape as some might think.
BREAKING: 4-star lineman commits to Memphis over SEC schools
Obinna Eze, a 6-8, 280-pound offensive lineman from Davidson Academy in Nashville, committed to the University of Memphis on Monday afternoon over offers from Alabama, Tennessee, LSU, Florida, and Tennessee.
Monday Morning Martin: 8/15
Monday Morning Martin At 1 p.m. this afternoon, the University of Memphis is likely going to make history.
Memphis sent care package to each Big 12 school
Earlier this summer, the University of Memphis sent Rendezvous care packages to every Big 12 president, sources told 92.9 FM ESPN Friday.
More Trotter details emerge
Fellowship Memphis, the church that employed Rick Trotter before Downtown Church, said in a joint statement Thursday that it fired Trotter in 2010 for recording people in a bathroom.
Five notable games for the Grizzlies
The NBA released schedules for every team on Thursday. The Grizzlies are going to play 29 different teams, including the defending champion Cavaliers and league darling Warriors.
Tigers picked to beat Alabama, Tennessee for 4-star OT
According to 247Sports.com, the University of Memphis may be on the verge of landing a 4-star offensive lineman.
Tigers add defensive end for 2016 season
The University of Memphis has added freshman defensive end Jonathan Wilson to its roster, sources told 92.9 FM ESPN. Wilson is a 6-4, 240-pound prospect who signed with Tulane in February. Wilson, who reportedly had offers from Louisiana Tech and Missi
Trotter let go by Grizzlies
Long-time Grizzlies PA announcer Rick Trotter is no longer employed by the organization, the Grizzlies said in a statement to Local Memphis Tuesday afternoon.
Memphis releases non-conference schedule
The University of Memphis rolled out its non-conference basketball schedule for the 2016-17 season on Monday and let's just say it was, um, not great, Bob. The home non-conference schedule is particularly uninspiring.
Monday Morning Martin: 8/8
On Friday night, the University of Memphis got a commitment from graduate transfer Chad Rykhoek. Rykhoek is a 6-10 big man who's had four hip/groin surgeries in the last four years but, at the very least, fills a need for the Tigers.
Tramel: Oklahoma doesn't want to be in conference with Memphis
Appearing on a UConn-focused podcast Friday, Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel unloaded on the University of Memphis as a potential Big 12 candidate.
6-10 big man visiting Memphis
The Tigers may have found their solution to their front-court woes. Chad Rykhoek, a 6-11 graduate transfer from Baylor, is on his way to the University of Memphis for an official visit this weekend, he announced on Twitter. A decision will come soon af
Dillon: Memphis football just getting started
On Wednesday afternoon, the University of Memphis held — from what I can recall — its first official "media day." In years past, the program simply didn't offer that level of accessibility.
Q&A with CBHS guard William Douglas
William Douglas is a 2017 guard from Christian Brothers High School whose recruitment has exploded this summer. In a relatively thin year for talent in Memphis, Douglas certainly leads the pack in the city.
Catching up with old friend, Josh Pastner
I talked to Josh Pastner today. That's not some extraordinary feat. Josh Pastner will literally talk to anyone. He will e-mail crazy ass fans back at 3 a.m. That's his thing.
Monday Morning Martin: 8/1
Here's some encouraging news to start your week.
ESPN's McMurphy talks Big 12
ESPN's Brett McMurphy, who covers all things college football (and conference realignment), joined The Geoff Calkins Show on 92.9 FM ESPN on Thursday morning and talked about Memphis' chances, how many teams the Big 12 will add, and the future.
McDowell awarded scholarship
University of Memphis utility man Jake McDowell, who has warmed the hearts of Tiger fans everywhere as the hustle-hard walk-on, has been awarded a scholarship for next season, the U of M announced on its Twitter account.
Timberlake: Let's make Memphis to the Big 12 happen
Since the Big 12 announced it was looking to expand two weeks ago, every state politician and athletic director has come forward and thrown their weight behind their school.
Baker hired at UNT
Former University of Memphis deputy athletic director Wren Baker has been hired as North Texas' athletic director, College AD reported on Wednesday.
Lynch wants to start for Broncos
If the Denver Broncos have already made their decision about this season's starting quarterback, they haven't informed incoming first-round draft pick Paxton Lynch.
Grizz release preseason schedule
It's getting to be about that time. The Grizzlies released their preseason schedule for the 2016-17 season on Tuesday. The Grizzlies have three preseason home games.
RB Henderson transferring from Memphis
Sophomore running back Jamarius Henderson is transferring from the University of Memphis to be closer to his son, the school announced on Monday.
Monday Morning Martin: 7/25
Grizz sign Williams to partially-guaranteed contract According to reports, the Grizzlies signed former Indiana forward Troy Williams to a partially-guaranteed contract. This sounds like a similar deal to DJ Stephens'.
News around the Big 12: 7/21
Things have been moving fast since the Big 12 announced on Tuesday that it would explore expanding and adding teams. It's hard to keep up with all the statements, all the Tweets, and all the general hubbub; so I'm going to do it for you.
Stephens agrees to 2-year deal with Grizz
DJ Stephens, the most beloved University of Memphis player from the last decade, has agreed to a two-year, partially guaranteed deal with the Grizzlies, according to The Vertical. Stephens played for the Grizzlies' summer league team in Las Vegas and
The Haters' Guide to Big 12 expansion
The Big 12 is now accepting applications from candidates to join its conference. They could add two; they could add four.
Big 12 likely expanding
Big 12 expansion is likely, according to Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel, and the conference might be adding four teams.
Gasol not playing in 2016 Olympics
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, still recovering from his foot fracture in February, will not suit up for Spain in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, ABC (Spain) reported Tuesday.
Houston AD meets with Pac-12 commissioner, per reports
The Big 12 is holding its Media Days this week, and it's probably no coincidence that this bit of news bubbled out of Houston. According to the Houston Chronicle, Houston athletic director Hunter Yuracheck met with Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott.
Memphis offers CBHS guard
The University of Memphis has officially offered fast-rising Christian Brothers guard William Douglas, 92.9 FM ESPN learned Monday.
ESPN Memphis Sports Network to now carry Cowboys games
Starting this season, the ESPN Memphis Sports Network is the radio home for the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys.
Conley makes it official with Grizz
Mike Conley made it official Thursday and signed his 5-year, $153 million contract with the Grizzlies. Afterward, the team held a private event for media and MVP season-ticket holders on the FedExForum court where Conley was introduced.
Grizzlies have 75-1 odds to win NBA title
MyTopSportsbook.com released post-free agency NBA odds this afternoon, and the Memphis Grizzlies checked in with 75-1 odds — worse than the Bulls, Knicks, Thunder, Timberwolves, and Rockets.
Five reasons why Pokemon Go is life
Pokemon Go has taken over the nation. There are Jigglypuffs and Venonats hiding in the bushes; Spearows and Pidgeottos flying in your skies; and way too many Rattatas in your yard. Seriously. Enough with the Rattatas.
Topgolf CEO: We want to come to Memphis
The City of Memphis and Topgolf officials have had discussions about bringing the golf entertainment complex to Memphis, potentially as part of the Mud Island redevelopment plan, Topgolf CEO Ken May told 92.9 FM ESPN Friday afternoon.
Hollins, Coleman to host GP Show
As part of The Gary Parrish Show Celebrity Week on 92.9, former Grizzlies big man Ryan Hollins will host the show on Thursday afternoon from 4-6 p.m.
Free agent Parsons picks Grizzlies
Free agent forward Chandler Parsons has agreed to a four-year, $94 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical.
Mayor Strickland to host GP Show
As part of The Gary Parrish Show Celebrity Week on 92.9, Memphis mayor Jim Strickland will host the show on Wednesday afternoon from 4-6 p.m.
Assessing Grizz free agency
The Grizzlies won't exactly change the complexion of free agency when the clock strikes midnight eastern tonight, but that doesn't mean there won't be plenty of activity.
Oakland Raiders' Williams to host GP Show
As part of The Gary Parrish Show Celebrity Week on 92.9 FM ESPN, Oakland Raiders defensive lineman and Tennessee/East High great Dan Williams will host the show on Tuesday.
Memphis' 2017 class ahead of Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas
Screenshot this, print it out, frame it, cherish it, because who knows when it might happen again: The University of Memphis' 2017 recruiting class is currently ranked higher than Ole Miss, Texas, Penn State, TCU, and Oregon.
Grizzlies decline to pick up Stephenson option
The Grizzlies have declined the $9.4 million team option for Lance Stephenson, The Vertical reported Monday afternoon. The deadline for the Grizzlies' decision was Wednesday.
Monday Morning Martin: 6/27
You're busy on the weekends. Chances are, you have neither the time nor the inclination to be plugged in outside of business hours.
New Grizz introduced
Five items of news and notes and other observations from Friday's press conference, where the Grizzlies' domestic draft picks, Wade Baldwin IV and Deyonta Davis, were introduced.
Grizzlies trade up to grab Davis
After selecting Wade Baldwin with the 17th overall pick in Thursday night's draft, the Grizzlies did some wheeling and dealing back into the top of the second round.
Grizz take Baldwin at 17
With the 17th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies selected Vanderbilt guard Wade Baldwin. Here are five things you need to know.
Mavs reportedly have shot at Mike Conley
Free agency is about 10 days away, which is the perfect time for organizations to leak self-serving tidbits of information. Case in point: According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, free agent-to-be guard Mike Conley has great respect for Mavericks co
Mike Miller would entertain return to Grizzlies
In an interview on 92.9 FM ESPN on Wednesday, free agent shooter Mike Miller reflected on his time in Memphis and said he would entertain a return to the Grizzlies provided there is interest.
Grizz VP Stefanski talks NBA Draft
Grizzlies vice president of player personnel Ed Stefanski joined The Chris Vernon Show on 92.9 FM ESPN on Tuesday in advance of Thursday's NBA Draft and spoke on a number of subjects.
Clergeot's coach: "Reminds me of Derrick Rose"
On Wednesday afternoon, Florida guard Keon Clergeot (6-1, 170) signed with the University of Memphis, following Tubby Smith from Texas Tech.
Hollinger talks Grizz on 92.9 FM ESPN
On Tuesday, Memphis Grizzlies vice president of operations John Hollinger joined The Chris Vernon Show on 92.9 FM ESPN and talked about team construction, draft process, and new coach David Fizdale.
Tiger basketball schedule news
Couple bits of University of Memphis basketball scheduling news: The Tigers will visit Ole Miss for a return game on Dec. 3 at the Pavilion. Ole Miss and Memphis started a basketball series that began last year at FedExForum; Ole Miss won the game, 85-79.
Tiger alumni game nearing
Former University of Memphis guard Jeremy Hunt is putting on the second annual Tiger alumni game — and, by the sounds of it, it's going to be big.
Fizdale hires Bickerstaff
The Grizzlies have hired former Rockets coach J.B. Bickerstaff as an associate head coach, The Vertical reported Thursday.
Smith takes aim at NBA, Grizzlies
On Thursday morning's edition of First Take, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said black men are being weeded out of front office employment opportunities in the NBA — and he used the Lionel Hollins-Dave Joerger transition as an example.
CMOM hangs Memphis, Big 12 banners
First, it was FedEx who threw its weight behind the University of Memphis' campaign to join the Big 12. On Wednesday, the Children's Museum of Memphis jumped into the mix.
Tubby on the trail
It's been a busy couple days in terms of potential University of Memphis basketball developments. I don't cover recruiting full-time like I once did, but I can jump back into the fray every now and then.
Fizdale meeting with Conley tomorrow
David Fizdale was formally introduced as the new coach of the Memphis Grizzlies at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Three hours later, he made an appearance on 92.9 FM ESPN and The Gary Parrish Show, and he was terrific. Here were the highlights.
Grizz owner Pera speaks
Grizzlies owner Robert Pera broke his near two-year silence on Tuesday when he joined The Chris Vernon Show on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Chalmers: I'd love to be back in Memphis
The Grizzlies have a "little upper hand" in Mario Chalmers' free agency with the hiring of coach David Fizdale, Chalmers said on The Chris Vernon Show on 92.9 FM ESPN Friday afternoon.
Udrih: Fizdale a great pick
As a former Memphis Grizzly, Beno Udrih knows the quirks of this roster. As a former member of the Miami Heat, Udrih also knows David Fizdale, the Heat assistant who finalized a four-year deal Thursday to become the next coach of the Grizzlies.
LaserQuest closing doors in Memphis
If you're a kid who grew up in Memphis the last 20 years, chances are you spent some time at Laser Quest on Poplar and Highland.
Grizzlies make job offer
After the Humdingers dinner, Frank Vogel-watch, and half a dozen interviews, the Memphis Grizzlies coaching search may well be coming to an end.
Joerger: No issues in front office
A day after the season ended, Dave Joerger famously said to a collection of reporters at his end-of-season press conference that they wouldn't see him until July 1.
Grizz search may be nearing end
x Could the Grizzlies' coaching search be nearing an end? Miami assistant David Fizdale is gaining serious momentum as the next Grizzlies coach, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
Vernon: No surprises when Grizzlies name coach
There probably won't be any surprises when the Grizzlies announce their next coach.
Monday Morning Martin: 5/23/16
First off, some personal news: I got engaged this weekend to my lovely Sam. Everything went absolutely perfectly. Some details: I decided to do it at Go Ape at Shelby Farms, which is a fun-but-challenging three-hour obstacle course in the trees. The
Point guard on Memphis' radar
University of Memphis coach Tubby Smith might not be done recruiting for next season just yet. Keon Clergeot, a 6-1 point guard who signed with Smith at Texas Tech last November, received his release on Thursday, he tweeted Thursday afternoon.
A deep dive into Memphis' roster next year
In a bit of good — if expected — news, University of Memphis forward Dedric Lawson has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft and will return to school for a sophomore season, according to several reports.
Borrego picking up steam as Grizz candidate
As the Grizzlies continue to wade through a long list of candidates in their search, San Antonio assistant James Borrego is "picking up steam" after a strong interview, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
Getting to know potential next Grizz coach David Fizdale
Miami Heat assistant coach David Fizdale has emerged as a serious candidate for the Grizzlies' coaching job, as he interviewed for the job yesterday in Memphis.
Calipari getting a 30-for-30
Well, this should be fun. Kentucky and former University of Memphis coach John Calipari will be the subject of an upcoming 30-for-30 documentary on ESPN.
Sporting News grades Smith hire as A-
The dust of the 2016 college basketball coaching carousel has now finally settled, and Mike DeCourcey of the Sporting News went through and ranked each hire this offseason.
Monday Morning Martin: 5/16
The Grizzlies met with Spurs assistant James Borrego Sunday to discuss their opening, according to The Vertical.
Kessee commits to Memphis
Tubby Smith has his landed his first recruit in Memphis.
Analyzing The Supper
Last night, former Grizzlies and Nets coach Lionel Hollins and Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace had dinner at Humdinger's Restaurant in East Memphis.
Dodd: Big 12 expanding, BYU out
CBSSports.com's Dennis Dodd has been all over conference realignment (you should read him here), and he was kind enough to join us on Wednesday morning to talk all manner of Big 12 expansion.
Is Memphis' president making an online Big 12 presentation? (Yes)
Quick, go check out University of Memphis president M. David Rudd's latest tweets.
Monday Morning Martin: 5/2/16
Lynch goes 26th to Broncos
Well, Leigh Steinberg was right. Paxton Lynch became the first quarterback in University of Memphis history to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, going No. 26 overall to the Denver Broncos.
Steinberg: Confident Lynch is going in first round
The NFL Draft process is a fickle beast. Once upon a time, not too long ago, Paxton Lynch was projected as the No. 2 pick. Now, in some mock drafts, he's out of the first round completely.
Fuente: Lynch can handle the responsibility
Before Justin Fuente was hired at Virginia Tech, he turned the University of Memphis from traditional laughing stock to traditional conference contender.
Three storylines heading into summer
This is an important, if not seminal, summer for the Memphis Grizzlies. They have two healthy players on guaranteed contracts: Tony Allen and Zach Randolph.
Final: Spurs 96, Grizzlies 87
Tough night for the home team; the Grizzlies gave it their best shot but fell short, 96-87. They're now down 0-3 in the series. Three thoughts moving forward.
The case against keeping Keelon Lawson as an assistant
All week long on our radio station, we've laid out the case for University of Memphis coach Tubby Smith to keep Keelon Lawson as an assistant coach.
Unpacking the Lawson situation
Last Tuesday, Dedric Lawson released a lengthy statement expressing his intentions to come back to school for another year and play with his older brother.
Tubby talks staff, recruiting
University of Memphis coach Tubby Smith threw the first pitch Tuesday night at AutoZone Park before the Ole Miss-Memphis game (high and outside, by the way). Afterward, he addressed the media. Here's what you need to know. — Smith said
12 for Tubby: All you need to know
Tubby Smith was introduced Thursday afternoon at FedExForum as the 18th basketball coach in the history of the University of Memphis. It was a civic event, as you might expect.
Thoughts on Tubby Smith
Tubby Smith is all but a done deal as the University of Memphis' next coach. But it hasn't been announced yet. So, in the interim, I thought I'd put together my thoughts about him. Tubby Smith isn't a sizzling name.
Memphis zeroing in on Tubby Smith
It's all happening. Texas Tech coach Tubby Smith is being strongly considered by the University of Memphis for its coach opening, USA Today's Dan Wolken reported Wednesday afternoon.
Memphis basketball coaching search: Day 5
Day five of the University of Memphis coaching search has come and gone, and, just like the previous four, we haven't heard anything official.
Thoughts and names, names and thoughts
Coaching searches are all about names — some big, some small. In the absence of any substantive news about the University of Memphis' search, I decided to throw together some notes and thoughts about some names that have been mentioned.
Sunday night Memphis basketball update
So it's Monday morning and Memphis still needs a basketball coach. Memphis fans have filled up my Twitter inbox, my e-mail inbox, and my PlayStation 4 inbox. (Seriously.)
If money is right, Memphis may get Marshall
The University of Memphis is now on the lookout for its next basketball coach. Wichita State's Gregg Marshall is at the tip-top at the wish list for Memphis fans.
Barring something unforeseen, Pastner leaving for Ga. Tech
University of Memphis fans will get the bailout they've dreamed of. Multiple sources told 92.9 FM ESPN that, barring something unforeseen happening, Josh Pastner will be the next coach at Georgia Tech.
NFL universe descends upon Memphis for Lynch
Paxton Lynch was back on the University of Memphis campus Wednesday for his Pro Day, which was carried live on NFL Network.
Final: Grizzlies 108, Bulls 92
Well, that was a relief. The Grizzlies snapped their six-game losing streak against what must be the most talented-yet-dysfunctional team in the NBA, the Chicago Bulls, Tuesday night inside FedExForum.
Memphis, Virginia might play next season
It's not new news, but it's official: The University of Memphis and Austin Nichols may well get a crack against each other next season.
Monday Morning Martin: 4/4/16
OK, so let's get this out of the way upfront: I'm a very, very casual wrestling fan nowadays. I yearn for the Attitude Era days.
Kirby-to-WKU report inaccurate
On Sunday, the Coaching Changes Twitter account reported University of Memphis assistant Robert Kirby would follow Rick Stansbury, whom he worked under for 14 years at Mississippi State, to Western Kentucky.
The Tony Allen name guide to your Memphis Grizzlies
In advance of his fourth annual karaoke event at the Esplanade in Cordova, Tony Allen made an appearance on The Chris Vernon Show Tuesday afternoon.
Monday Morning Martin: 3/28
Woodson transferring As expected, University of Memphis guard Avery Woodson will graduate and transfer from the school; he announced his intentions officially on his Instagram on Easter.
Jon Gruden on Memphis mascot: He looks soft
For the record: ESPN's Jon Gruden is not a friend of the University of Memphis program.
Memphis further investigating Pastner contract, per CA
Earlier this afternoon, The Commercial Appeal reported that the University of Memphis is investigating a potential conflict of interest as coach Josh Pastner and athletic director Tom Bowen, at one time, shared the same representation.
Monday thoughts on Memphis basketball
Some Monday afternoon thoughts on Memphis basketball.
Final: Grizzlies 113, Clippers 102
Meet the hoopers. Their names are Zach Randolph and Tony Allen. And those two — especially the former — very well might have saved the Grizzlies season on Saturday night.
Pastner being retained at Memphis
Memphis coach Josh Pastner will return next season, the University of Memphis announced in a statement Friday afternoon.
Grizzlies drop one at home to the Wolves
The Grizzlies dropped one at home to the Timberwolves, 114-108. I hate to say it, but … get used to it.
Report: C-USA school will seriously look into hiring Pastner
Texas-San Antonio may seriously look at hiring University of Memphis coach Josh Pastner, according to Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman.
One last chance: Sign up for the Bracket Challenge
The NCAA Tournament starts tonight.
Rudd releases statement on basketball program
University of Memphis President M. David Rudd released a statement Monday addressing the Memphis basketball program publicly for the first time in several months.
Dedric Lawson to test NBA waters, not hire agent
In a move that shouldn't come as surprising, University of Memphis freshman forward Dedric Lawson will test the NBA waters but not hire an agent, according to Local 24's Doc Holliday.
Memphis' season ends
The University of Memphis turned into a pumpkin on Sunday, going down 72-58 to UConn in the American Athletic Conference title game.
Chalmers waived by Grizzlies
The news is unfortunate: Mario Chalmers has a ruptured Achilles tendon and has been waived by the Grizzlies in order to open up a roster spot. Memphis is not a city that soon forgets.
Memphis a Top 10 college basketball market
By most accounts, it's been a dreadful year for the University of Memphis. The Tigers started strong with a close loss to Oklahoma, but have since taken losses from East Carolina, Tulane, and South Florida.
Grizzlies loss sends Cavs reeling
Last night, the Memphis Grizzlies pulled off the unthinkable — going into Cleveland with a grand total of eight players, none of which is featured on the Mt. Grizzmore busts, and beating the fully-healthy Cavaliers.
Tigers prepare for AAC tournament in Orlando
The University of Memphis is in a win-or-die situation this week in Orlando for the American Athletic Conference tournament. If the Tigers don't win the tournament, their season may well be over.
Williams: 2010 Jimmy Clausen was better than last year's Manning
As you may have heard, Peyton Manning hung it up Monday after an illustrious 18-year career that included five MVP awards and two Super Bowl wins.
Former University of Memphis and current
Join the 92.9 Bracket Challenge
It's that time again. Even if the University of Memphis likely won't be participating in it, an NCAA Tournament will still be held later this month and you'll want to fill out a bracket.
Grizz come back to beat Jazz
With a 94-88 win on Friday against the Jazz, the Grizzlies moved to 7-2 since Marc Gasol went down with a navicular bone fracture. That is insanely impressive.
Grizz beat Kings
It is written that when the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies get together in Memphis, one team must blow a 20-point lead. Last year, it was the Kings; this year, the Grizzlies. A wild and fun night at FedExForum on Wednesday, it was.
Pastner gets commitment from 2017 guard
If Josh Pastner is going to be fired from the University of Memphis, he certainly isn't recruiting like it.
Monday Morning Martin: 2/29
You're busy on the weekends. Chances are, you have neither the time nor the inclination to be plugged in outside of business hours.
Memphis fan hits half-court shot
Ray Robertson is a lucky University of Memphis fan who was chosen to participate in the Ashley Furniture around-the-world promotion on Thursday.
Lakers lose in Kobe's last appearance in Memphis
So this was it. The Kobe Bryant farewell tour made its final stop in Memphis on Wednesday night. It's a funny dynamic, the whole thing.
Realistic candidates for the Memphis job, should it open
It seems more likely than not that the University of Memphis is headed for a coaching change next month, and everybody seems to have a list of preferred candidates.
Gasol officially out for the year
The news is official: Marc Gasol is done for the season.
Pastner GoFundMe campaign canceled
Just 24 hours after its creation, the GoFundMe campaign to raise Josh Pastner's buyout was taken down from the website. Created by a Memphis fan named Christian Glazer, the campaign raised nearly $500 before it was removed.
Monday Morning Martin: 2/22
You're busy on the weekends. Chances are, you have neither the time nor the inclination to be plugged in outside of business hours.
A good day for the Grizz
Somehow, the Grizzlies used the 2016 trade deadline to get even nastier.
Grizzlies deal Jeff Green
Dave Joerger said before the season started that the Grizzlies were going to double-down on nasty. But this nasty? The Grizzlies pulled off a late stunner at the trade deadline Thursday.
Grizzlies deal Lee to Charlotte
With the trade deadline approaching, the Grizzlies have made their move, it appears. The Grizzlies will send Courtney Lee to Charlotte as part of a three-team deal with Miami, according to The Vertical.
Pastner goes at Calkins
As Ice Cube once said: It ain't over, (expletive).
Goodwin play inexcusable from a senior
Late in the first half against Tulane, senior forward Shaq Goodwin forced a steal and got a breakaway dunk.
Hardaway addresses Memphis job
Ever since the Josh Pastner era at the University of Memphis was declared over, there's been a groundswell of support from local fans for Penny Hardaway to be the next Memphis basketball coach.
Grizzlies set to pursue Durant
Need a lift, Grizzlies fans? The Grizzlies are going to make a run at free agent-to-be Kevin Durant this summer, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical.
Gasol breaks foot, out indefinitely
Grizzlies center Marc Gasol suffered a broken foot and is out indefinitely, according to The Commercial Appeal.
Blunders cost Grizzlies, 112-106
Tough night in more ways than one for the Memphis Grizzlies, who suffered their second straight home loss in overtime to a Western Conference team nipping at their heels.
Grizz slip in overtime to Mavs
The Grizzlies' winning streak finally came to an end Saturday night at FedExForum with a 114-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. A few thoughts from the night's proceedings: The Grizzlies really needed this one.
Memphis falls flat in second half to UConn, 77-57
It's gotten to the point where I sit down at my computer after University of Memphis games and don't know what to write. If the Tigers win, no one cares. If the Tigers lose, it feels like piling on. There's nothing new to say.
Norvell sends message with first recruiting class
At one point in the day, the 2016 University of Memphis football recruiting class was the highest-ranked in school history. At one point, there was just one non-Power Five team with a better recruiting class: Houston.
Jack Eaton dies at 86
Jack Eaton, who served as the voice of Memphis athletics for nearly 30 years, passed away Wednesday. He was 86. I was born in 1991, so I never had the pleasure of listening to Eaton call a University of Memphis game.
Paxton Lynch's stock dropping -- and that's a good thing
Paxton Lynch spent a good part of this college football season as the No. 1 ranked quarterback prospect in this year's NFL Draft.
Memphis LB Avery reportedly intends to transfer
University of Memphis junior linebacker Genard Avery, one of the best returning players on defense, told the Ole Miss Rivals affiliate that he intends to transfer to Ole Miss to be closer to his sick mother.
ESPN's Welsh calls out Memphis fans, media
Tim Welsh is a former college basketball coach who now calls college basketball games for ESPN. Welsh was on assignment for SMU's 80-68 win against the University of Memphis last night in Dallas. As the first half was winding down, the subject of
Grizzlies blow out Bucks, 103-83
BREAKING: The Grizzlies are capable of putting away a team before the final minute. The Grizzlies got a good and convincing win Thursday night against the Bucks, 103-83.
Pastner holds court
Generally, mid-week press conferences are fairly mundane and formulaic. The coach talks about the last game and the upcoming opponent and almost nothing interesting comes from them. This one was different.
Thoughts on Penny Hardaway
A day will come — probably sooner than later — when the University of Memphis has to hire a new basketball coach. Under what circumstances? That's anybody's guess, at this point. But that day will come.
Grizzlies edge Magic in overtime, 108-102
Jeff Green's got two words for you. 1.) As far as NBA existences go, it's been a pretty miserable one for Jeff Green since he got to Memphis.
Ranking the worst losses for Memphis basketball
Memphis basketball is not in a good place at the moment.


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