On The Bluff

Welcome to On the Bluff Episode 6.   

In the first segment, Gabe and Christian discuss the Tiger basketball team's 10-3 record in the non-conference portion of their schedule. The Tigers' boast a 4-1 record against their SEC opponents this year, and go into their conference schedule with clear momentum.   Gabe and Christian share their thoughts on the trajectory of the Tigers' basketball team the rest of the season and highlight the emergence of Johnathan Lawson and Damaria Franklin as the Tigers' roster has expanded over the past few games. Both Damaria and Johnathan bring another layer of offense production for this team, and with injuries playing a major role for this team, Penny Hardaway will have to utilize every person on the team to maximize wins this year.  

In the second segment, Christian transitions to the Tiger football team's success this offseason on the recruiting trail. Ryan Silverfield has proven himself to be a quality recruiter of talent and Gabe and Christian highlight the guys that are coming into the Tiger program in 2023 and how they will immediately impact the Tigers this year. Offensive lineman Chris Morris and defensive lineman Derick Hunter are two major pieces that are coming in from the junior college ranks who will be major factors immediately for the Tigers and both Gabe and Christian believe the staff knows that they need to focus on immediate impact rather than roster development as they come off two straight 6-6 campaigns in the 2021 and 2022 years.   

To end the show, Gabe and Christian share their Top 5 Christmas movies of all time, and their 2023 New Year's wishes in the sports world .

Welcome to On the Bluff Episode 5. 

In the first segment, Gabe and Christian talk about the news of Tiger guard Damaria Franklin being deemed eligible by the NCAA on Monday, December 12th. The guys discuss the impact they believe Damaria will have for this Tigers' team that is coming off a resounding 82-73 win over the #11 Auburn Tigers over the weekend. They break down the play of senior guard Kendric Davis, who poured in 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in 38 minutes. Kendric Davis has been everything Tiger fans hoped and dreamed for when he signed with the Tigers during the offseason. Gabe and Christian discuss how impactful his presence on the court has been for the Tigers and how the Tigers can go as far as Kendric Davis can take them. 

They transition to talk about the upcoming matchup against #4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday night. The Tigers are playing the third game of a four game stretch against SEC schools and are sitting at 2-0. The guys believe this matchup will be the hardest the Tigers will face during this four game battle. 

In the second segment, Gabe and Christian discuss the big week in Tiger football recruiting. The Tigers picked up another big transfer in the #5 ranked JUCO player in the country, DL Derick Hunter. Derick was a 4-star defensive lineman from Fort Myers, FL and held offers from Arkansas, Florida State and Colorado before ultimately deciding to join Ryan Silverfield and the Memphis Tigers. Gabe and Christian discuss the class that Ryan Silverfield is putting together and how they believe all these pieces will fit together with the schemes that the Tigers put on the field. 

ABOUT ON THE BLUFF

On the Bluff is a Bluff City Media audio/video podcast hosted by Gabe Kuhn and Christian Fowler. New shows drop every Tuesday afternoon and can be found on Bluff City Media's YouTube channel and wherever you download your podcast. 

Welcome to On the Bluff, a Bluff City Media podcast.

In this episode, co-hosts Christian Fowler and Gabe Kuhn discuss the upcoming stretch of games against quality SEC opponents, specifically No. 11 Auburn and No. 8 Alabama. Christian and Gabe discuss the Tigers' chances of winning both of those games and what good showings for the Tigers will do for their resume at the end of the year heading into the NCAA Selection Sunday.

Gabe shares how Kendric Davis' addition this year has helped unlock senior guard Alex Lomax's game this year. Alex has emerged as a potent third option for the Tigers and they are leaning heavily on his play this year. Kendric's play this year has allowed for Alex to not have to lead the offense this year and has freed him up to play staunch defense and get the ball to areas where he can facilitate or make buckets.

In the second segment Christian and Gabe transition to the Servpro First Responders' Bowl matchup between the Memphis Tigers and Utah State Aggies. The Tigers are expected to win this game and the guys discuss how important this game is for the culture of Tiger football. The discussion then turns to the transfer portal and recruiting for the Tigers. Christian describes the identity that the Tigers are hoping to build through recruiting and the transfer portal and the commitments that have come in so far this offseason.

To end the episode, Christian and Gabe share their thoughts on the Heisman Trophy finalist list, college football coaching changes, and much more.

Welcome to On the Bluff Episode 3  

Kenny and Christian are joined by new co-host, Gabe Kuhn, in the latest episode of On the Bluff.   

In the first segment, Gabe and Christian discuss the heartbreaking Memphis Tiger football loss to SMU in the final regular season game of the 2022 season. Gabe and Christian discuss the final Tiger play on offense and what happened during the interception. The Tigers have experienced numerous heartbreaking losses this season, and Gabe and Christian discuss the mood of the fans and how Ryan Silverfield can change the course of his tenure at Memphis. To end the segment, the guys discuss the news that Ryan Silverfield and Seth Henigan are both expected to return to the Tigers for the 2023 season and what that means for the football program.   

In the second segment, Kenny rejoins Gabe and Christian as they discuss the Tiger basketball team's performance at the ESPN Events Invitational. The Tigers experienced a gut-wrenching loss to Seton Hall at the buzzer but rebounded in the next two games to defeat Nebraska and Stanford handily.   The guys discuss the performance of Alex Lomax and his leadership on the court. They also discuss the starting lineup and some changes that could be made to alleviate some of the slow starts Memphis has had this season.   

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Welcome to On the Bluff EP 2! 

Join Christian and Kenny as they discuss the Memphis win over VCU in their 2022 home opener on Sunday, November 20th.   Kenny and Christian discuss the changes Penny made to the lineup and scheme coming into the VCU game after giving up ninety points to SLU. Penny changed the starting lineup and added two defensive players in Jayden Hardaway and Chandler Lawson. They also described how Kendric Davis looked more comfortable coming off his offseason ankle injury. Kendric led the Tigers with 26 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds.   They also discuss senior PG Alex Lomax and his role with the Tigers. Alex has been polarizing figure during his time at Memphis, but Kenny asserts that Tiger fans need to change their view on what a successful game for Alex is. Alex's role with the Tigers has transitioned to being a defense first, ball distributor that helps Kendric with the ball handling duties while he's on the floor.  

 Kenny and Christian finish the show discussing the Tiger football team's final regular season game against conference rival, SMU Mustangs. The Tigers have a chance to end the season with 3 straight wins going into a bowl game. The Tigers have come bowl eligible for the 9th straight year, which is a G5 conference record.   Head over to www.bluffcitynil.com to check out content covering Memphis Tiger athletics.   

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In the first ever episode of On the Bluff, hosts Kenny Stubblefield and Christian Fowler discuss the start of the 2022-23 season for the Memphis Tigers' basketball team.

Christian and Kenny break down the six commitments Penny has secured for the 2023 season, specifically breaking down the games of Mikey Williams and Ty-laur Johnson. Penny has shifted multiple times in his strategy for recruiting and Christian breaks down Penny's thought processes and what he is trying to build at Memphis.

Christian and Kenny then discuss the opening two months of games that the Tigers have this season. Fans will know a lot about the Tigers after the month of December, and both Kenny and Christian believe this schedule will prepare the Tigers for post season play.

In the second segment, Kenny and Christian discuss the last two games of the Memphis Tigers football season. They discuss the importance of the North Alabama game in helping the Tigers achieve bowl eligibility.