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Another assistant hired, another University of Alabama connection. New University of Memphis coach Larry Porter is expected to recommend former Michigan State running back Sedrick Irvin to the Tennessee State Board of Regents as his running backs coach.

Junior college teammates Alphonso Bruton and Dejarrius Adams have signed National Letters of Intent with the Memphis Tigers as announced by head coach Larry Porter on Wednesday.

Each step you climb on the playoff ladder gets tougher. This time it seems like the Ironton Fighting Tigers might be climbing a few extra rungs.

Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill is a former assistant under Tommy West at Clemson.

Best Transaction: In December, the Tigers signed Luis Gonzalez as a free agent to fill a hole in the corner outfield spots.

When Tommy West spent one season as Memphis defensive coordinator in 2000, his defense set a tone .

Record: 53-109 Win Percentage: .327 Win Percentage Change: -90 from the year before Run Differential: -320 Pythagorean Record: 56-106 AL Finish: 14th of 14 teams Manager: Buddy Bell Best Transaction: This one is arguably Randy Smith's best move as GM of the Tigers, he sent pitcher Greg Gohr to the Angels for Damion Easley.

The usually dependable Curtis Steele had a rare fumble to open the second quarter.

The Memphis Tigers will host the East Carolina Pirates in a Conference USA East Division matchup Tuesday evening at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

The defensive line might be the biggest area of need the Ducks have in this recruiting cycle.

On signing day in 2007, Oregon appeared set at defensive tackle. Highlighting a heralded class of recruits were two four-star, US Army All-Americans, defensive tackles Simi Fili and Miles Wade... by Charleston Duck 101 reads On signing day in 2007, Oregon appeared set at defensive tackle.