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Marcus Gronauer takes you on a journey behind the scenes of the careers of former Memphis Tigers basketball and football players, bringing you entertaining interviews each week. If you're a Memphis Tigers fan, this is the podcast for you.

Marcus Gronauer

  • Dec 30, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 29m AVG DURATION
  • 23 EPISODES


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Best Moments from 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 49:37


Marcus Gronauer highlights the best moments from interviews throughout 2020.Jeremy Hunt (1:50-5:15); Antonio Anderson (5:15-9:15); Doneal Mack (9:15-16:40); Robert Dozier (16:40-23:10); Preston Laird (23:10-26:15); Trey Draper (26:15-28:20); Will Coleman (28:20-30:10); Austin Nichols (30:10-32:25); Tommy West (32:25-34:50); Danny Wimprine (34:50-38:45); Tom Hornsey (38:45-40:40); Joe Craig (40:40-46:45); Phil Mayhue (46:45-49:00).Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Robert Dozier

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 26:07


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis forward Robert Dozier.Dozier's recruitment to Memphis & Laurinburg Prep (1:25-6:40); Dozier's freshman year (6:40-9:20); 2006-07 season (9:20-11:15); Derrick Rose and being the No. 1 team in the country (11:15-13:40); 2007-08 games, including the UAB game and remarkable NCAA Tournament run to the national championship game (13:40-19:50); Dozier's headband (19:50-21:20); toughest guy to guard and toughest team to play (21:20-23:00); Dozier's professional career (23:00-25:00). Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Will Coleman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 38:42


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis forward Will Coleman.Coleman's recruitment to Memphis and sticking with his commitment (2:20-6:20); 2009-10 season & Memphis vs. No. 1 Kansas (6:20-8:00); 2010-11 season, the top recruiting class in the country, Bahamas preseason trip, Memphis vs. Arizona in NCAA Tournament (8:00-12:00); Josh Pastner cursed? (12:00-17:30); Coleman's commitment to service and Ten More (17:30-25:00); Coleman's long shorts, funniest teammates, D.J. Stephens, Drew Barham (25:00-31:00); TBT Dunk Contest (31:00-34:50); Coleman's inspirational message (34:50-37:50).Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

David Aki Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 36:04


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis assistant basketball coach David Aki Collins. Aki talks about how he ended up at Memphis (1:50-4:00); 2012 Battle 4 Atlantis, D.J. Stephens, playing No. 6 Louisville at home, 18-game winning streak, Antonio Barton, 2013 NCAA Tournament (4:00-18:40); 2013-14 season, playing Oklahoma State twice, sweeping Louisville, College GameDay vs. Gonzaga, and managing talented players (18:40-28:00); 2014-15 season's struggles, Kuran Iverson, Nick King, Pookie Powell (28:00-34:40).Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Sam Craft

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 30:24


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis running back, wide receiver, and point guard Sam Craft. Craft's recruitment to Memphis and deciding between football and basketball (1:30-4:20); Craft's freshman season, role under Justin Fuente, and the Craft legacy at the University of Memphis (4:20-7:50); 2014 season, 38 carries vs. Cincinnati, Miami Beach Bowl (7:50-12:30); 2015 season and joining the basketball team (12:30-16:45); battling injuries (16:45-19:00); Craft's special moment and first TD in two years (19:00-21:20); Craft's favorite games, favorite meal in Memphis, and funniest teammates (21:20-25:00); playing with NFL running backs at Memphis and a Justin Fuente story (25:00-27:30); being a father (27:30-28:30)Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Wesley Witherspoon

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 36:29


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis forward Wesley Witherspoon.Witherspoon's performance in Uncle Drew (1:30-4:50); Witherspoon's recruitment to Memphis, coming in with Tyreke Evans, and the intense practices (4:50-12:00); 2009-10 season, including playing No. 1 Kansas and beating St. John's in the NIT (12:00-19:00); 2010-11's loaded recruiting class and falling short to Arizona in the NCAA Tournament (19:00-26:00); Witherspoon's mysterious backpack and the pranks he pulled (26:00-33:00); Witherspoon's bowling hobby and coaching career (33:00-35:00).Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Donald Pennington

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 27:38


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis defensive lineman Donald PenningtonPennington's recruitment to Memphis and a Norvell connection (1:30-3:00); #FreeJacobKaram and Paxton Lynch (3:00-5:40); keys to turning the program around (5:40-6:30); 2014 season favorite memories and Barry Odom (6:30-8:20); starting 8-0 in 2015 and beating Ole Miss (8:20-9:50); Mike Norvell takes over (9:50-14:00); Pennington's passion for surfing and being the first male in his family to graduate from college (14:00-16:20); Pennington the jokester and toughest team to prepare for (16:20-19:10); Justin Fuente convinced him to stay and then Justin Fuente left (19:10-23:00); Pennington's favorite thing he did as a student athlete and the best food in Memphis (23:00-25:00); Pennington explains what he's up to now (25:00-27:38)Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Preston Laird

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 20:22


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis guard and current Arkansas Little Rock Assistant Coach Preston Laird.Laird's path to the University of Memphis (1:30-4:10); Laird explains what he learned about coaching as a player (4:10-7:15); Laird explains the play behind Antonio Anderson's buzzer beater vs. Tulsa (7:15-8:50); Memphis vs. Cal State Northridge in the NCAA Tournament (8:50-10:00); D.J. Stephens (10:00-13:00); Will Barton (13:00-16:00); John Calipari and Josh Pastner's motivating tactics (16:00-16:50); toughest environment to play and coach in (16:50-19:10). Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Doc Holliday

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 28:36


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis running back and media personality Doc Holliday. Holliday talks about his recruitment to Memphis and relationship with Penny Hardaway (1:35-4:00). Scrimmaging the U of M basketball team (4:00-5:20). A gift from Penny Hardaway (5:20-7:20). Holliday's first college game against Tennessee and holding an interesting school record at Memphis (7:20-15:00). Chuck "Ground Chuck" Stobart, Larry Porter, Steve Matthews and Isaac Bruce (15:00-19:30). Holliday's miracle 2003 New Orleans Bowl appearance (19:30-23:00). Holliday's thoughts on the football program today (23:00-28:00). Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Ferrakohn Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 26:07


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis forward Ferrakohn HallHall & Joe Jackson at White Station High School (1:45-3:00); transferring to Memphis in 2010 (3:00-9:00); 2012 Memphis vs. Marshall C-USA Championship Game (9:00-11:00); Memphis vs. St. Louis in NCAA Tournament (11:00-13:15); Assistant Coach Luke Walton (13:15-14:40); not getting playing time senior year (14:40-16:00); funniest teammates (16:00-17:50); Moussa Cisse (17:50-18:50); Hall’s experience playing overseas (18:50-23:00); pllaying for the Windy City Bulls with Bol Bol in the NBA G League (23:00-26:00).Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Tommy West

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 30:27


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis football head coach Tommy West4:40-9:10: West explains the state of the program when he took over & how hard it was to recruit9:10-10:30: Recruiting DeAngelo Williams 10:30-11:20: Beating Ole Miss back-to-back11:20-12:40: Beating Louisville on the road & securing bowl eligibility for the first time in over 30 years12:40-14:50: Jackie Sherrill14:50-19:10: 2003 New Orleans Bowl19:10-20:15: How special was DeAngelo Williams?20:15-23:10: West’s exit press conference23:10-24:50: Memphis… BCS Busters?24:50-26:05: West loves Memphis26:05-27:20: West is proud of the program today27:20-29:50: West at MTSUFollow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Cedric Henderson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 36:13


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis forward Cedric Henderson.1:55-3:00: Henderson details his recruitment & Larry Finch’s pitch3:00-3:40: How cool was it that 10 of the 15 guys on the team were from Memphis?3:40-5:20: Henderson’s favorite memories from his freshman season 5:20-7:10: Lorenzen Wright7:10-10:30: NCAA Tournament - Memphis vs. Purdue & Memphis vs. Arkansas10:30-14:40: Henderson’s junior season (Memphis vs. Allen Iverson & Georgetown, Memphis vs. Cincinnati, & Memphis vs. Drexel in the NCAA Tournament)14:40-20:40: Henderson’s senior season & Larry Finch fired20:40-22:00: Getting drafted by the Cavs & how Mike Fratello helped him in his career22:00-29:00: Henderson’s favorite NBA memories 29:00-32:30: Being the head coach at Southwest Tennessee Community College32:30-34:40: Henderson’s thoughts on Penny HardawayFollow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Reggis Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 35:03


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis defensive back Reggis Ball. 1:35-4:00: Ball’s recruitment to Memphis & growing up with four brothers4:00-6:30: Ball’s reaction to Larry Porter getting fired & Justin Fuente coming in6:30-9:20: 2012 & 2013 seasons9:20-12:00: 2014 season, including Memphis vs. UCLA12:00-16:20: 2014 Miami Beach Bowl16:20-23:00: Ball’s stellar senior season, the Ole Miss game & losing momentum23:00-24:20: Birmingham Bowl vs. Auburn24:20-25:30: Ball slept in the locker room25:30-27:30: Toughest team to prepare for27:30-30:05: Ball explains what happened after the Birmingham Bowl30:05-33:50: Funniest teammates & toughest guy to tackle in practiceFollow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Austin Nichols

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 35:56


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis forward Austin Nichols.1:45-4:26: Josh Pastner was the first coach to offer Nichols a scholarship4:26-5:22: Memphis at No. 7 Oklahoma State: Marcus Smart drops 39 points5:22-8:00: 2013 Old Spice Classic & Revenge Game vs. Oklahoma State8:00-9:40: Jimmy V Classic - Memphis vs. Florida9:40-11:50: Memphis at No. 12 Louisville & sweeping the season series11:50-14:00: College GameDay - No. 24 Memphis vs. No. 23 Gonzaga14:00-15:00: Stopping Montrezl Harrell15:00-17:50: 2014 NCAA Tournament17:50-20:30: Nichols’s sophomore year at Memphis & losing to CBU20:30-24:45: Nichols transfers to Virginia24:45-26:10: University of Memphis President David Rudd offers Nichols an academic scholarship to finish school and get his degree26:10-28:30: Nichols’s favorite memories as a Tiger28:30-30:10: Toughest guy to guard in practice30:10-31:40: Joe Jackson & Geron Johnson31:40-34:40: Nichols’s thoughts on Penny HardawayFollow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod. ***1-click subscribe to Tiger Tales on YouTube***

Danny Wimprine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 28:40


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis QB Danny Wimprine.1:20-4:20 : Wimprine’s recruitment to Memphis & official visit4:20-7:05: Wimprine’s redshirt year, Tommy West & Dante Brown7:05-9:00: DeAngelo Williams9:00-10:50: Stephen Gostkowski10:50-18:10: 2003 season, Danny Wimprine vs. Eli Manning & Memphis at Louisville18:10-20:10 : 2003 New Orleans Bowl20:10-21:40: 2004 Memphis vs. Ole Miss 21:40-25:10: Wimprine’s favorite memories from his senior season25:10-26:00: What’s the best backfield the Tigers have had in the last 20 years?26:00-27:15: Describing DeAngelo Williams Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod.

Antonio Anderson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 28:45


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis guard Antonio Anderson.1:30-3:50: Anderson talks about making it out of the inner city through basketball & his recruitment to Memphis3:50-6:00: Playing with Shawne Williams, Robert Dozier and Kareem Cooper at the Laurinburg Institute (N.C.) & arriving in Memphis6:00-8:30: 2007 NCAA Tournament (Memphis vs. Texas A&M & Memphis vs. Ohio State)8:30-12:10: Derrick Rose’s visit, commitment and arrival12:10-13:33: Anderson shares his favorite moments from the 2007-08 season13:33-16:50: 2008 NCAA Tournament & the National Championship Game16:50-17:40: What star did Anderson look forward to guarding the most?17:40-19:05: Who was the most underrated player Anderson & the Tigers played?19:05-19:50: Pregame music the Tigers listened to19:50-21:25: Anderson’s funniest off-the-court moments21:25-23:00: Anderson’s buzzer beater (Memphis at Tulsa)23:00-23:40: Similarities between Derrick Rose & Tyreke Evans23:40-24:40: Becoming the first in his family to graduate24:40-26:50: Anderson’s career-ending eye surgery & rerouting his life as a coachFollow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod.

Phil Mayhue

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 26:57


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis wide receiver Phil Mayhue. 1:37-2:45: Mayhue talks about when Memphis offered him a preferred walk-on spot2:45-3:41: 37 consecutive games with a reception. How?3:41-7:00: Similarities and differences between Justin Fuente and Mike Norvell7:00-8:28: Could Mayhue tell that Paxton Lynch had first-round talent?8:28-9:50: Riley Ferguson’s visit9:50-12:20: Mayhue explains what Anthony Miller was like in practice 12:20-17:15: 2014 Memphis football & the Miami Beach Bowl17:15-18:23: Memphis vs. No. 13 Ole Miss in 201518:23-20:34: When did Mayhue get a sense Justin Fuente was leaving?20:34-21:36: Memphis vs. No. 25 UCLA in 201721:36-23:34: Funniest Alan Cross and Jackson Dillon stories23:34-24:40: 2019 College GameDay24:40-25:50: Mayhue explains what the city of Memphis means to himFollow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod.

Jeremy Hunt

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 47:10


Marcus Gronauer brings on Jeremy Hunt. 1:30-8:20: Hunt talks about his recruitment8:20-12:40: Jeremy Hunt vs. Carmelo Anthony at Madison Square Garden in 200212:40-16:45 : Hunt talks about battling injuries16:45-19:55: Hunt talks about how getting kicked off the team helped his game & getting a second chance19:55-22:42: Hunt recalls the 2005 C-USA Championship Game & Darius Washington’s missed free throws22:42-31:10: Hunt reminisces about his senior year in 2006 & gives his favorite memories31:10-34:30: Hunt lights it up at UAB and saves the day against Gonzaga34:30-36:40: Chris Douglas-Roberts (Supreme Bey)36:40-37:50: Hunt talks about his group chat with his teammates37:50-42:20: A Coach Cal story & a hilarious Joey Dorsey story42:20-46:05: What makes Memphis ‘Hoop City’?Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod.

Tom Hornsey

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 19:15


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis punter Tom Hornsey. 1:20-3:00: Hornsey talks about his childhood in Australia and playing Australian rules football growing up3:00-4:45: Hornsey explains how he found out about punting and American football and the learning process4:45-7:00: Hornsey explains how he ended up at the University of Memphis and how different it was coming to the United States for the first time ever7:00-8:03: Hornsey explains what it was like to put on shoulder pads and a helmet for the first time 8:03-10:00: Hornsey talks about the brutality of American football 10:00-10:48: Hornsey’s favorite things about Memphis 10:48-11:44: Ray Guy Award11:44-14:15: Difference between Larry Porter and Justin Fuente14:15-16:25: Hornsey’s favorite memories16:25-17:40: Life for Hornsey nowFollow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod.

Trey Draper

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 24:35


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis basketball player and current IMG Assistant Coach Trey Draper.1:34-3:42: Draper talks about being an IMG Assistant 3:42-5:35: Draper talks about being part of the #1 recruiting class in the country and his favorite memories from his first season at Memphis5:35-6:53: Memphis vs. UTEP Conference USA Championship Game6:53-7:57: Memphis vs. Arizona in the 2011 NCAA Tournament & transitioning to the next season7:57-9:14: Winning the Conference USA Tournament in Memphis with Joe Jackson9:14-12:45: 2012-13 Tigers (31-5 overall) & Draper’s favorite memories from that season12:45-14:50: How much did Joe Jackson mean to the Memphis program?14:50-19:18: Draper knew Will Barton was going to be successful in the NBA & Draper talks about Adonis Thomas, Wesley Witherspoon, DJ Stephens, and Geron Johnson19:18-20:23: Draper explains why it took so long for Josh Pastner to beat a ranked opponent20:23-21:30: Draper’s gives his favorite preseason trip and the funniest teammates21:30-22:12: Draper explains the “CAN’T BEAT MEMPHIS” T-Shirt story22:12-23:26: Draper explains why Memphis is so special to himBe sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod.

Joe Craig

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 25:19


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis wide receiver/kick returner Joe Craig.1:45-4:40: Craig's unusual path to Memphis4:40-6:00: Finishing 2013 strong and getting ready for a special 2014 season 6:00-7:17: 2014 game at UCLA7:17-17:30: Recapping Memphis vs. BYU in the 2014 Miami Beach Bowl17:30-19:48: Craig and several teammates almost quit the team19:48-22:00: The positive impact the city of Memphis has had on Craig and how special it is to have helped turn around the Memphis program22:00-23:20: Why Justin Fuente was so successful at MemphisFollow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod.

Doneal Mack

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 28:50


Marcus Gronauer brings on former Memphis shooting guard Doneal Mack. (1:00-4:00): Mack's recruitment to the University of Memphis(4:00-5:35): Keys to winning 32 games per season(5:35-11:55): 2007-08 season, including the games against UAB and Tennessee(11:55-13:15): Intense practices(13:15-18:40): 2008 Final Four, Andre Allen, and the national championship game(18:40-21:15): 2009 Elite Eight game against Missouri and Mack's favorite memories from NCAA Tournament, including an unforgettable Joey Dorsey story(21:15-22:30): Derrick Rose and Tyreke Evans(22:30-25:10): Difference between John Calipari and Josh PastnerFollow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TigerTalesPod.

Tiger Tales: Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 2:19


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