Sam McCormick

Sports Editor

I'm a senior journalism major with a sports media concentration. I have been at the Daily Helmsman for three years now, including two years as the sports editor.

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New Memphis coach Charles Huff pledges to restore Tigers to ‘top of the food chain’

Sam McCormick | December 10

Huff was officially introduced at a press conference Wednesday afternoon alongside Athletic Director Ed Scott and President Bill Hardgrave.

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From the Editor's Desk: growing, growing, gone

Sam McCormick | December 10

Sam McCormick writes his departure letter detailing his time at the Daily Helmsman and looking forward to the future.

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The good, the bad and what's next after Memphis' loss at Ole Miss

Sam McCormick | November 12

The Tigers' foul trouble kept them from completing the comeback at Ole Miss.

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Tigers fall short at Ole Miss 83-77

Sam McCormick | November 12

Ole Miss shot 8-13 from three point range and had 13 more free throw attempts than the Tigers in the contest.

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Silverfield speaks ahead of matchup at ECU

Sam McCormick | November 11

The Tigers can't afford to dwell on the Tulane loss with a road battle against a stingy ECU team on deck.

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The good, the bad and what's next after Memphis' season opening win

Sam McCormick | November 9

There were plenty of positives in the Tigers' season opener, but there were a few causes for concern as well.

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The Memphis football conundrum

Sam McCormick | November 8

With their loss to Tulane, the Tigers once again find themselves facing an uphill battle to make the American Conference title game.

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Silverfield and coaching staff preview Tulane

Sam McCormick | November 4

As the season winds down, coach Silverfield and company are focused on a conference rival, the Tulane Green Wave.

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No. 14 Arkansas outlasts Memphis in Hoops for St. Jude Tip-Off Classic

Sam McCormick | October 27

The Tigers face Auburn Thursday as a final tune up before hosting San Francisco on Nov. 8.

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No. 19 Vanderbilt handles Memphis in Hoops for St. Jude Tip-Off Classic

Sam McCormick | October 27

Memphis cut a 20-point deficit to 5, but Vanderbilt dominated the fourth quarter to pull away for the blowout win.

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New Memphis coach Charles Huff pledges to restore Tigers to ‘top of the food chain’

From the Editor's Desk: growing, growing, gone

The good, the bad and what's next after Memphis' loss at Ole Miss

Tigers fall short at Ole Miss 83-77

Silverfield speaks ahead of matchup at ECU

The good, the bad and what's next after Memphis' season opening win

The Memphis football conundrum

Silverfield and coaching staff preview Tulane

No. 14 Arkansas outlasts Memphis in Hoops for St. Jude Tip-Off Classic

No. 19 Vanderbilt handles Memphis in Hoops for St. Jude Tip-Off Classic

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