Five non-BCS players who came out of nowhere

...277 yards and three touchdowns during his two spring scrimmages at running back. • Marcus Rucker, WR, Memphis: Rucker was named the offensive MVP of the Memphis spring game after grabbing four passes for 126...

Non-BCS names you should know

...the go-to receiver in the fall. DeRon Furr, DB, Memphis -- Furr, a transfer from Auburn, looked like a difference maker for the Tigers this spring. He was named MVP of the spring game...

...PETERSBURG, FL - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Matt Grothe #8 of the South Florida Bulls scrambles against the Memphis Tigers during the inaugural St. Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 20, 2008 in St...

Memphis Tigers spring wrap-up

Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson Memphis Tigers 2008 overall record: 6-7 2008 conference record: 4-4, T-2nd East Division Returning...

The other side of Memphis taking transfers

Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson Last week, I posted a story about the Memphis coach Tommy West giving a second chance to several high level transfers that were not able to...

Memphis becomes school of opportunity for transfers

...Graham Watson It's Monday morning and Memphis coach Tommy West has probably already asked his...s a win-win situation for both the Tigers and the player; West gets quality talent he...

...42 of the South Florida Bulls waits for the defense to take the field against the Memphis Tigers during the inaugural St. Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 20, 2008 in St...

Ole Miss opener moved to Sunday

Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low Ole Miss' opener at Memphis, originally scheduled for Sept. 5, has been moved back a day and will now be played on...

...CSUN Matadors jumps to the basket for a shot attempt against Matthew Wallace #12 of the Memphis Tigers in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball...

Big 12 markets rank strongly in college sports viewership

...highly -- mainly because Oklahoma played Florida in the recent FedEx BCS National Championship Game and Kansas defeated Memphis for the NCAA men's basketball championship. Oklahoma City ranked No. 1 nationally with a 52...

Memphis' Ingram promoted to D-coordinator

...s Graham Watson Kenny Ingram has been promoted to take over as Memphis' defensive coordinator. Ingram, who has coached the Tigers' linebackers the past three seasons, takes over for Tim Walton, who...

Powers reloading during Conference USA's spring

...when they did, it made Southern Miss one of the most efficient teams in the conference. Memphis Tigers Spring practice starts: March 24 Spring game: April 18 What to watch • The Tigers lost...

Walton leaves Memphis for Detroit Lions

Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson Memphis defensive coordinator Tim Walton has resigned his position with the Tigers to join the Detroit Lions as its secondary coach. Walton spent...

Lunchtime links: Reports of possible BYU honor code infractions

...which now gives the Broncos commitments from two of the Bay Area's top players. • Memphis has enrolled top junior college prospect Justin Thompson, who was originally an Oregon commit, but didn'...

Lunchtime links: Hoke asked for more pay for assistants

...left the Bulldogs for Washington for a variety of reasons, including the timing and the money. • Memphis' success during the past five seasons has allowed coach Tommy West to sell that success to...