The men's basketball team broke the record for most wins in a season in 2007-08 and the football team reached its fourth bowl game in five years, a historic mark for the school. These weren't the only records broken last year, as donations to the Tiger Scholarship Fund exceeded a record $6 million.

The Tigers pitching staff continues to add more players for 2008, as baseball head coach Daron Schoenrock announced the signing of DeSoto Central pitcher Ben Paullus Wednesday afternoon. This comes as an effort to rebuild the bullpen after losing four pitchers to the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft earlier this summer.

Conference USA announced it's Preseason All-Conference Team and Preseason Coaches Poll, the league office announced Wednesday. Junior wide receiver Duke Calhoun and senior offensive tackle Brandon Pearce were named to C-USA's All-Conference First Team. Calhoun, 6-4, led the Tigers in receiving last season with 890 yards and five touchdowns on 62 receptions.

For the fan looking to receive the most authentic replica jersey of their favorite player, a new all-sports apparel deal might put the possibility on the shelves. By having separate deals in place with separate companies, The University of Memphis is unable to sell jerseys with nothing more than "Memphis" across the front.