The talent that’s come through the University of Memphis since the beginning of the scouting service era is undeniable.

Here’s my Top 10 (and worst five). Agree? Disagree?

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“When things were tough, I was at my best.'

Johnny Majors never stopped battling.

Joe Rexrode on the luminary of a football family with no peers in the history of Tennessee, the program or state.

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Memphis finally got over the hump last year and has all this coming back.

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State of the Program: Memphis

- Brady White and Damonte Coxie spurn the draft
- Kenny Gainwell is a star
- Mike MacIntyre is a huge hire as DC
- That schedule...

The start of the Ryan Silverfield era couldn't ask for more. (90-day free trial in link)

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From last week:

College basketball mock drafts. We picked 3 teams of greats from:

Tennessee: theathletic.com/1833104/
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Lady Vols:
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Memphis:
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The NBA is back!

➡️ What is the format?
➡️ What does it mean for the Grizzlies?
➡️ What do they need to do to make the playoffs?

From Peter Edmiston

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The NBA is back. The Board of Governor's has officially ratified the 22-game restart, including a potential play-in for the 8th playoff spot.

So what does it all mean? For The Athletic Memphis, I contend that the format works out well for the Grizzlies:

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The NBA is back!

➡️ What is the format?
➡️ What does it mean for the Grizzlies?
➡️ What do they need to do to make the playoffs?

From Peter Edmiston

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➡️ Tannehill taking charge from afar
➡️ Why Jonnu Smith is poised for big year
➡️ Where AJ Brown, Simmons need to improve
➡️ More

10 #Titans takeaways from the 2020 offseason:
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VOLUNTEER HOOPS

Who would you take first?
Ernie? Bernie? Allan Houston?

Mitch Light, Joe Rexrode
& Dustin Dopirak picked 8-man teams of UT greats.

Then, Ron Slay judged their work.

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10 TITANS TAKEAWAYS

➡️ Tannehill's leadership
➡️ Simmons' increased role
➡️ Henry's uncertainty
➡️ Next step for Brown

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TENNESEE VOLS MOCK DRAFT

Come for the draft — we picked 3 teams of UT greats from the last 50 years — and stay for Ron Slay's (@RonSlay35) commentary.

'I am trying to figure out how did Wayne Chism go before me?'

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Don’t look away.

By @thompsonscribe

You had questions. John Hollinger had answers.

Great stuff from the former Grizzlies executive in this reader Q&A.

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You asked. John Hollinger answered.

A The Athletic Memphis The Athletic NBA must-read for Grizzlies fans or anyone wanting to know more about life as an NBA executive. Should Grizzlies have traded Mike/Marc sooner? Did he have all the control he wanted?

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A candid reader Q&A with former Grizz exec and current Athletic writer John Hollinger.

➡️ Were the Grizzlies ever good enough to win a title?
➡️ Why did they hold on to Gasol/Conley for so long?
➡️ How much coffee did he actually drink?

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'The Grizzlies overthought the draft in 2009 and ended up with an enormous bust. They went with their instincts 10 years later and were rewarded with a gem.'

Peter Edmiston on Brandon Clarke's stellar rookie season.

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'I'd made a promise.'

No Music City Marathon? No problem for Christian Reid, who ran a 'one-man-a-thon' and raised over $7,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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The Grizzlies thought they had a steal when they drafted Brandon Clarke with the 21st pick.

They were correct.

Film study from Peter Edmiston

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The Simpsons is featured today on 'Sports and TV Week' at The Athletic.

➡️ Which athletes were the most cooperative? Most confused?
From Adam Vingan
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➡️ The 25 best sports-themed episodes:
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