In episode 59 of Tigers in 20, lead writer and host Christian Fowler and GoTigers247 founder Brooks Hansen discuss the latest in Memphis Tigers basketball and football.

To begin the episode, Fowler and Hansen discuss the Tigers two-point victory over UCF on Wednesday night. Although it wasn't a perfect game for Memphis, they came away with the victory, which is all that really mattered.

Memphis was on a two-game losing streak heading into the matchup against the Knights, so it really did feel like a must-win game.

With the UCF game now behind them, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway and the Tigers desperately need to string some wins together.

Fortunately for Memphis, they have a three-game home stretch coming up against UConn, Temple and USF. All three of those game are very winnable, and the Tigers would be sitting at 18-5 and 7-3 in the AAC if they could win the next three.

Fowler and Hansen detail what Memphis needs to do to put together a winning streak, including continuing to get solid play from Lance Thomas and Boogie Ellis.

After discussing the UCF game and the next three home games, Hansen takes a look at how similar this season is to Josh Pastner's second season. Pastner brought in a top-five recruiting class, but Jelan Kendrick left before playing in any meaningful games much like James Wiseman.

The parallels are honestly pretty shocking, and it shows that the expectations may have been too high for Memphis this season after Wiseman announced he was leaving. 

To end the episode, Fowler and Hansen discuss expectations for the team and Hardaway, and they also quickly take a look at how Memphis is making a great case for five-stars Greg Brown and Jalen Green.

In this episode of Off the Boards, lead writer Christian Fowler speaks with former Memphis Tigers running back, wide receiver and kick returner Antonio Gibson.

Gibson finished his season with 1,749 all-purpose yards and 16 touchdowns, and he led the South in rushing in last weekend's Senior Bowl. Despite spending more time at receiver than running back, Gibson is preparing for the 2020 NFL Draft as a running back.

The explosive athlete has the potential to help an NFL team on both offense and special teams, which certainly raises his upside.

Throughout the interview, Fowler and Gibson discuss the former Tigers breakout 2019 season, his massive performance against SMU, the Senior Bowl and his preparation for the NFL Draft among multiple other topics.

In episode 58 of Tigers in 20, lead writer and host Christian Fowler and GoTigers247 founder Brooks Hansen discuss the latest in Memphis Tigers basketball and football.

Fowler and Hansen begin the episode by discussing the new starting lineup Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has used in the last two games. In last Thursday's win over Cincinnati, the starters combined for 50 of the Tigers 60 points, and the crew explains what they like about the new starters.

With Alex Lomax and Malcolm Dandridge now in as starters, Fowler explains how this lineup brings a different level of toughness to the floor. Hansen discusses the lineups ability to start games quickly, and he also explains why he hopes DJ Jeffries continues to play like he did against Cincinnati.

Next, Fowler and Hansen address the Tigers bench and debate how the bench can contribute more moving forward.

Freshmen Damion Baugh and Boogie Ellis have been ineffective lately, and the GT247 crew discusses what they can do to make more of an impact moving forward. Memphis now has a solid starting lineup, but they still need more help from the bench.

Finally, the duo answers questions from the boards about their favorite moments in Tigers history, the over/under for wins for the football team next season and Isaiah Stokes among other topics.

In episode 57 of Tigers in 20, lead writer and host Christian Fowler and GoTigers247 founder Brooks Hansen discuss the latest in Memphis Tigers basketball and football.

Fowler and Hansen begin the episode by discussing Memphis quarterback Brady White – who announced on Wednesday night that he will return to Memphis for his redshirt senior season.

White has been mulling over his options since the Tigers Cotton Bowl loss, and fortunately for Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield and the fanbase he chose to return. White is coming off of a season where he was fourth in the country in yards and eighth in touchdown passes.

After discussing White's return, Fowler and Hansen discuss Memphis' new defensive coordinator – Mike MacIntyre. The Tigers new defensive coordinator spent 2019 turning around Ole Miss' defense after they were one of the worst in the country in 2018.

Before going to Ole Miss, MacIntyre was the head coach at Colorado where he led the Buffs to a Pac-12 South Division Title in 2016. In the same year, MacIntyre was also named the Associated Press Coach of the Year. 

Although Memphis lost a ton of coaches to Florida State, Silverfield has made some home run hires, and the Tigers shouldn't miss a beat in 2020.

Next, the duo discusses Memphis' huge game against Wichita State on Thursday night. After losing to Georgia, the Tigers will have an opportunity to redeem themselves against the No. 23 team in the country.

Finally, Fowler and Hansen recap the weekend's Hoopfest and discuss performances from Moussa Cisse and Moussa Diabate among others.

In this episode of Off the Boards, lead writer Christian Fowler speaks with five-star forward Greg Brown and his father Greg Brown Jr. about his official visit to Memphis over the weekend.

Brown and his family were in attendance for the Memphis-Georgia game on Saturday, and they were also at Briarcrest Christian School on Saturday night for Hoopfest.

The No. 8 overall player in the country and his father were blown away by the environment at both games, and they both mentioned how it showed them the basketball culture in the city.

Throughout the episode, both Brown and his father recap the visit, discuss where they are with Memphis and talk about their final schools and where everything lies as far as a decision goes.

In this episode of Off the Boards, lead writer Christian Fowler spoke with four-star class of 2021 guard and Memphis target Dallan "Deebo" Coleman.

Coleman is originally from Memphis, but he plays high school ball in Florida at West Nassau County High School. Memphis' staff has already prioritized the 6-foot-4 guard, and they offered him earlier this week.

Throughout the episode, Coleman discusses his Memphis roots, being recruited by his hometown school, his visit to Memphis and his relationship with Penny Hardaway and the Tigers staff.

In episode 56 of Tigers in 20, lead writer and host Christian Fowler and GoTigers247 founder Brooks Hansen discuss the latest in Memphis Tigers basketball and football.

The duo begins by recapping their experience at the Cotton Bowl. Both Fowler and Hansen were in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl, and they discuss the spectacle of the event and how much it meant to the football program.

Next, Fowler and Hansen go back through the football season and recap just how historical it was. The Tigers had 12 wins for the first time ever, won their first outright AAC Championship and went to their first New Year's Six Bowl.

It was a season of firsts for the Memphis football program, and the GT247 duo explains what it all means for the future of the program.

Following the football discussion, Fowler and Hansen move on to basketball. Memphis defeated Tulane by 11 points on Monday night to get their first AAC win of the season, and Fowler and Hansen talk about the Tigers slow start and how they turned it around fairly quickly.

After talking about the game, they break down the state of the team moving forward. With Lester Quinones now back and the team at full strength, Fowler and Hansen take a deep dive on what this team could look like down the stretch.

Finally, the duo gives their top players of the decade for both basketball and football.

In episode 55 of Tigers in 20, lead writer and host Christian Fowler and GoTigers247 founder Brooks Hansen discuss the latest in Memphis Tigers basketball and football.

The duo begins the episode by discussing the Tigers 51-47 win over Tennessee on Saturday. The win was Penny Hardaway's first victory over a top 25 opponent, and it was fitting to come against Rick Barnes and the Vols.

Although the Tigers only scored five points in the first 12 minutes, they found a way to battle back and beat a very good team in a hostile environment. Saturday's game was only Memphis' second true road game of the season, but they handled it very well.

Instead of folding when Tennessee went up early, they continued to fight and battle back. Fowler and Hansen discuss the ins and outs of the game and how the Tigers knocked off the Vols.

Next, the duo discusses changes to the Tigers coaching staff with Ryan Silverfield at the helm. Defensive coordinator Adam Fuller left for Florida State last week, and Silverfield told the media on Tuesday that Fuller will not coach the Tigers in the Cotton Bowl.

With Fuller gone, linebackers coach Kevin Clune will be filling in as the interim defensive coordinator for the bowl game. Fowler then discusses what could come next with the staff.

Finally, Fowler and Hansen preview the Early Signing Period, which begins on Wednesday.

Memphis has their next head coach in Ryan Silverfield, and the GoTigers247 crew jumps on the podcast to discuss the news.

Lead writer Christian Fowler and founder Brooks Hansen discuss all the ins and outs on the Silverfield hiring and why this was the best move for the Tigers.

Isaac Bruce – a former Tiger, Super Bowl Champion and one of the greatest receivers in NFL history – spoke with GoTigers247 to discuss Memphis' 12-1 season, the Cotton Bowl and his thoughts on Memphis receivers Damonte Coxie and Antonio Gibson.

As a former players, Bruce said Saturday's game against Cincinnati was incredible for him. Although he wasn't at the game, Bruce said he watched every play and tuned in for the trophy presentation after the game.

Bruce said it was a special moment for him because he was able to reflect on his career and how far the program had come since he left.

After the discussion of the game, Bruce talks about what he saw from the Tigers offense this season and explains what makes Coxie and Gibson such big playmakers. Bruce played on one of the best offenses in the history of the NFL with the St. Louis Rams, and he said there are a lot of similarities with Memphis' offense this year.

As someone who played with one of the best receiving backs in NFL history in Marshall Faulk, Bruce explains the importance of having a versatile running back like Kenny Gainwell.

Following the discussion on Memphis football, Bruce reflects on his playing career in the NFL and what made him such an incredible receiver. Bruce isn't in the Hall of Fame yet, but his resume speaks for itself.

When the former Tigers retired from the NFL, he was No. 2 all-time in receiving yards behind Jerry Rice, fifth all-time in receptions and ninth in touchdowns. Bruce will likely be a finalist again this year.

The former Tigers will be in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl, and he will be holding an autograph signing on the 27th. Bruce will put all the details out on his social media and you can follow him to make sure you don't miss out. 

Twitter: @IsaacBruce80 Instagram: isaacbrucefoundation 

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