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University of Memphis
Established 1909
President
Athletic Director R.C. Johnson
Enrollment 21,000
City Memphis
State Tennessee
Campus Size
Colors Reflex Blue, Medium Gray
Mascot Pouncer
Nickname Tigers
Conference Conference USA
Championships 0
Website memphis.edu
gotigersgo.com


The University of Memphis was founded under the auspices of the General Education Bill, enacted by the Tennessee Legislature in 1909. Known originally as West Tennessee State Normal School, the institution opened its doors Sept. 10, 1912, with Dr. Seymour A. Mynders as president.

Students in the first classes selected blue and gray as the school colors and the tiger as the mascot. Tradition holds that the colors, those of the opposing armies during the Civil War, were chosen in commemoration of the reuniting of the country after that divisive conflict



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Football Rivalries: Black and Blue Bowl, Battle for the Bones Trophy, Paint Bucket Bowl Trophy Basketball Rivals: UAB, Tennessee, Cincinnati, Southern Miss


Memphis on the NCAA Network:
Forum on NCAAbbs - http://memphis.ncaabbs.com


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Brief History

The University of Memphis was founded under the auspices of the General Education Bill, enacted by the Tennessee Legislature in 1909. Known originally as West Tennessee State Normal School, the institution opened its doors Sept. 10, 1912, with Dr. Seymour A. Mynders as president.

Students in the first classes selected blue and gray as the school colors and the tiger as the mascot. Tradition holds that the colors, those of the opposing armies during the Civil War, were chosen in commemoration of the reuniting of the country after that divisive conflict.

Over the next decade, The Desoto yearbook was created, the first library was opened in the Administration Building, the first dining hall was built and the first men's dorm was built; today that dorm, Scates Hall, houses the College of Arts and Sciences' Dean's offices.

In 1925 the name of the college changed to West Tennessee State Teachers College. Three years later, the Brister Library was built, named after two-term president John W. Brister. In 1931 the students created a campus newspaper, The Tiger Rag; and in 1935 the school's agriculture department was discontinued.

The college changed names again in 1941, becoming Memphis State College, and in 1946, J. Millard "Jack" Smith became president - the first alumnus to hold the position. In 1950 graduate studies were initiated, and in 1954 the school switched from a quarter to a semester system.

In 1957 the state legislature designated Memphis State full university status. In 1959 the university admitted its first black students, and the first doctoral programs began in 1966. The 1970s, under President Cecil C. Humphreys, saw new buildings constructed across the campus, including a University Center and a 12-story library. In 1983 MSU became the first public university in Tennessee to gain accreditation of its entire curriculum.

The 1990s were characterized by another name change and another building boom. In 1994 MSU became the University of Memphis, and the Ned R. McWherter Library was completed. Moving into the 21st century, the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management and the FedEx Institute of Technology have made their mark on the University landscape.

Today, the University of Memphis is one of Tennessee's three comprehensive doctoral- extensive institutions of higher learning. Situated in a beautiful park-like setting in the state's largest city, it is the flagship of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. It awards more than 3,000 degrees annually.

With an enrollment of approximately 21,000 students, The University of Memphis has 25 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other Tennessee university, and five state-approved Centers of Excellence.

Former Names

  • West Tennessee State Normal School 1909-1925
  • West Tennessee State Teachers College 1925-1941
  • Memphis State College 1941-1957
  • Memphis State University 1957-1994
  • University of Memphis 1994-Present

Traditions

  • Nickname - Tigers
  • Live Mascot - TOM II
  • Costumed Mascot - Pouncer
  • Rivalry Games - Black and Blue Bowl, Battle for the Bones Trophy, Paint Bucket Bowl Trophy
  • Colors - Reflex Blue & Medium Gray
    Upon the founding of the University (1912), colors were chosen in an effort to show unity in a nation that was still recovering from the effects of the Civil War. The student body thought that by picking the colors of the North and the South, the school would show a togetherness among all students.
  • Fight Song Go Tigers Go

Why Tigers?

When Memphis first fielded a football team in the fall of 1912, no one had selected a nickname for the squad. Early references to the football team, tabbed them only as the Blue and Gray Warriors of West Tennessee Normal School. After the final game of the 1914 season, there was a student parade. During this event, several Normal students shouted, "We fight like Tigers". The nickname was born. More and more the nickname "Tigers" was used, particularly in campus publications. But it did not catch on with the newspapers downtown. They continued to use "Normals" or the "Blue and Gray" when referring to the University. Under coach Lester Barnard in 1922, Normal's football team gave a ring of truth to that old student yell about Tigers. The team adopted a motto - "Every Man A Tiger" and went on to score 174 points while allowing their opponents just 29 points. In the late 1920s, student publications and downtown newspapers began referring to the football team as the "Teachers" or "Tutors". The Tiger nickname would return. But not until 1939 was it finally adopted as the official nickname for the University of Memphis.

Stadiums

Football

Image:Memphis_helmet.gif

Staff

Head Football Coach - Tommy West Image:tommy-west.jpg
Defensive Coordinator - Joe Lee Dunn
Offensive Coordinator - Randy Fichtner

Projected Starters

Offense
QB: Martin Hankins
RB: Joseph Doss
WR: Mario Pratcher
WR: Ryan Scott
WR: Maurice Jones
TE: Brett Russell
LT: Brandon Pearce
LG: Andy Smith
C: Steven Schuh
RG: Blake Butler
RT: Willie Henderson

Defense
DE: Brandon Douglas
NT: Van Houston
DE: Rubio Phillips
LB: Greg Hinds
LB: Heath Grant
LB: Quinton McCrary
CB: Brandon McDonald
CB: Jamal Rufus
FS: Wesley Smith
RCS: Rod Smith
LCS: Derek Clenin

History

  • Bowl Appearances - 6
  • Bowl Record - 4-1
  • Famous Alumni -Isaac Bruce, DeAngelo Williams, Mike McKenzie, Wade Smith, Tony Williams, Terdell Middleton, Bob Rush, Keith Butler, Keith Simpson, Ernest Gray, Danny Wimprine

Basketball

Staff

Head Basketball Coach - John Calipari Image:john-calipari.jpg

Projected Starters

PG: Willie Kemp
SG: Antonio Anderson
SF: Chris Douglas Roberts
PF: Robert Dozier
C: Joey Dorsey

Key Bench Players:
PG: Andre Allen
SG: Trevon Willis
C: Kareem Cooper
PF: Pierre Niles

History

  • Final Four Appearances - 3 (1973-2nd Place, 1985-3rd Place , 2008-2nd Place)
  • NCAA Championships - 0
  • NCAA Tournament Appearances - 21
    • 2008 - Final Four 8
    • 2007 - Elite 8
    • 2006 - Elite 8
    • 2004 - 2nd Round
    • 2003 - 1st Round
    • 1996 - 1st Round
    • 1995 - Sweet 16
    • 1993 - 1st Round
    • 1992 - Elite 8
    • 1989 - 1st Round
    • 1988 - 2nd Round
    • 1986 - 2nd Round
    • 1985 - Final Four (3rd Place)
    • 1984 - Sweet 16
    • 1983 - Sweet 16
    • 1982 - Sweet 16
    • 1976 - 1st Round
    • 1973 - Final Four (2nd Place)
    • 1962 - 1st Round
    • 1956 - 1st Round
    • 1955 - 1st Round
  • National Invitational Appearances (Post-Season) - 16
  • NIT Titles - 1
  • NIT Final Four - 4 (1957-2nd Place, 2001-3rd Place, 2002-Champions, 2005-3rd Place)
  • Famous Alumni- Win Wilfong, Herb Hilliard, Larry Finch, Ronnie Robinson, Larry Kenon, Bill Laurie, Bill Cook, Hank McDowell, Bobby Parks, Keith Lee, Andre Turner, Vincent Askew, Elliot Perry, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, Lorenzen Wright, Cedric Henderson, Dajuan Wagner, Antonio Burks, Rodney Carney, Shawne Williams, William Bedford

Baseball

Staff

Head Baseball Coach - Daron Schoenrock
Pitching Coach - Michael Federico
Hitting Coach - Jerry Zulli

History

  • College World Series Appearances -
  • National Championships -
  • Famous Alumni - Dave Anderson, Charlie Lea, Dan Uggla, Tim McCarver

External Links


Conference USA
  East: East Carolina • Marshall • Memphis • Southern Miss • UAB • UCF  
  West: Houston • Rice • SMU • Tulane • Tulsa • UTEP  		 Conference USA
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