TOM had a thorough medical exam today including full-torso X-Rays, blood work, urinalysis, fecal culture, oral cleaning, and a Tiger pedicure. His medical team says he is in excellent health 🐅👍🏼
*️⃣ Hosted Conference Championship
*️⃣ Won Conference Championship
*️⃣ Accepted Cotton Bowl bid
*️⃣ Hired the FB coach we all wanted
*️⃣ Bball beats the lower ranked team from east TN at their place to shut them up
Better 7 days in Tigers history?
#GoTigersGo
The outpouring of support & sympathy has been amazing-thank you.
There were 2 payoffs that made the hard job of the Tiger Guy worth it-TOM’s affection & the joy TOM gave to his fans-especially kids. Seeing what TOM meant to you is wonderful and helps me through a dark time.
Seems to be a recurring theme amongst Penn State fans:
“I had no idea Memphis had this many fans”.
Welcome to Memphis south you arrogant jerks.
#GoTigersGo
It was 12 years ago today that we flew to Wisconsin to pick up 16-pound, 7-week-old TOM III. The day that changed my life forever.
I miss him desperately every day.
As I replenish TOM’s on-site freezer today, a reminder that he eats USDA Prime Carnovore Blend beef at EVERY meal.
TOM does not eat hunted animal carcasses, road kill, expired grocery meat, or missing husbands.
OK Memphis, what are YOU willing to do? Your team is hosting ABC Prime Time with the big crew. Will you be there to show the world we’re worthy of the attention? Or will you use the same tired excuses for watching on TV? Will YOU be a part of Glory?
#GoTigersGo
Eleven years ago today, 10/23/08, I started a life’s journey with a little guy that would change me forever. Happy Homecoming Day TOM, III. Love you buddy.
Now that we’re past the win, I’ll share that one year ago this morning (9/18) TOM III passed away. I didnt want to dampen game day with the thought, so saved it for after. I miss him every day, but especially game days. I think he helped us on the field goal, he’s always with us
Remember when Odom had agreed take the Memphis job but then ditched us at the 11th hour for Missouri?
We said ‘see ya bro’ and hired Mike Norvell.
Guess who won that transaction?
#GoTigersGo
It gives me great pleasure to announce that TOM III WILL be in attendance at the
@AZOLibertyBowl
! He can't wait to see his fans in the
@LibertyBowlMem
!
We’ll be honoring TOM III during pregame this week. Please be in the stands 20 minutes before kickoff if you’d like to say goodbye, and efforts are being made to stream the tribute for those who cannot attend.
#GoTigersGo
I had my hand on TOM for each play starting with our last drive and lasting through the missed FG. You can see my handprint on the steel. I felt him there with us. 💙
I am so proud of our guys.
#GoTigersGo
The attendance record for the AAC Championship Game is 45,176 (Orlando last year).
Let’s blow that one away, Memphis. We set the all-time AAC game attendance record on 11/2, time to take down another one.
#GoTigersGo
9:38 am, September 18, 2020, extactly three years ago this moment, TOM III passed away. It was just the two of us alone at the Tiger House, his head in my lap, the way I always hoped it would be when our time together would have to end.
Hardest moment of my life.
A fun thing happened on the way to the Cotton Bowl..after starting in a horrible 6-33 hole from his arrival date through the 2011 season, TOM III is now 72-72 as your mascot.
#GoTigersGo
There are thousands of peope in this giant hotel, and it has Memphis all over it. As you walk around you overhear a lot of random people talking about the Memphis Tigers. Brand expansion 👍🏼
#GoTigersGo
BREAKING: Attorney says Shelby County judicial court judge just ruled to put a hold on NCAA's ineligibility ruling. pending further litigation.
James Wiseman can play tonight.
This according to
@mgiannotto
People who work in Athletics do it for passion. For all but the highest levels the pay is modest, the hours long, & the recognition often lacking. It’s a labor of love & their real payoff is the success of the student athletes they serve. Wonderful people lost their jobs today.
So lets recap: Memphis lost by 6 in double OT to a 13-0 team that beat (by 7) the team that beat Bama & GA; and by 1 to a Big 12 team that beat OK. No shame in this 10-3 record, Tiger Fans.
So today MEMPHIS beat old miss of the vaunted 🙄 SEC.
Tennessee lost-at HOME-to GA State, a Sun Belt team that MEMPHIS beat by 37 points last year.
I think we’re fully engrained in the “new normal” for best Football program in this state.
#justsayin
8 wins in
@RSilverfield
first season ties the most for a first yr coach in Tigers history (Norvell). Ryan also first coach in Tigers history to win a bowl in his first season.
#GoTigersGo
43 and raining.
Leave my day job.
Drive to cold storage.
Load 500lbs meat in rain.
Drive to Tiger House.
Unload 500lbs meat in rain.
Load 500lbs meat into freezer.
Drive back to day job.
55 miles round trip.
Labor of love. 💙🐅
If you are in the sight of my tweet, you need to be making plans to be at the Liberty Bowl on 11/2. If the stars align it will be the biggest home spectacle in Tigers history. Your kid can miss a soccer game. No excuses. Be there. Period.
As
@geoff_calkins
pointed out, MEMPHIS scored more on Penn State than Michigan, Michigan State, and Purdue COMBINED.
We lost the game, but we proved our worth on the grand stage.
#GoTigersGo
Nice job staying home on election day Shelby County. You allowed a
Complete train wreck to be elected court clerk. Maybe if youd spent 10% of the time you use to complain about this place to go vote things could get better around here.
You get the government you deserve
A random guy I dont know just motioned to roll down window at a stoplight and screamed "We got our coach! Yea!" Tiger Football...community uniter
#GoTigersGo
So today one of Norvell’s former OCs at Auburn beat another one of his OCs at Texas A&M and now another one of his former OCs at Notre Dame is beating Georgia who’s DC is also a former Norvell guy. The Norvell coaching tree is bananas.
You know what...I am not going to let this turn in to a personal pity party. I am glad the arrangement with the zoo will work out, having a TOM is some capacity is better than having none at all. And I will never second guess how we cared for TOM III. Im proud of his legacy (1/)
9/18-Two years ago today, 9:38am, TOM III passed away. It was just the two of us alone, his giant head in my lap, holding him tight to me. It was the way I always wanted it to end when the end had to come, I am so thankful I was there with him as he left.
The pain is still raw.
It had been said that this will likely be the largest all-Tigers crowd (i.e. with no significant visiting fans) in history. I believe it. Be a part of it, Memphis.
#GoTigersGo
Also our 5th straight win on ABC national.
When the nation tunes in to see the Tigers, all they see is wins wins wins. It’s huuuuuuge for brand building.
#GoTigersGo
My personal streak updated:
246 consecutive games, 20 seasons
127 home, 119 away
113,832 miles traveled
10 bowl games
Scherer, West, Porter, Fuente, Norvell
Highest of highs, lowest of lows
But always greatest times of my life
#GoTigersGo
#TigerFam
With
@UHCougarFB
driving to take the lead Memphis DE Jaylon Allen, from Atascocita (
@AHSEagleFB
), returns a Clayton Tune fumble 85 yards for a touchdown. UH down 17-6 (H)
Norvell is killin it.
Penny is killin it.
Local media is consumed with weakly supported soap opera allegations against a former employee.
Dont let them distract you from what really matters, Tiger Fans.
#GoTigersGo
I am sorry to announce that TOM’s mother Vixie died today at her home at Wisconsin Big Cats. She was almost 19 yrs old and now rejoins TOM’s dad Thor who died earlier this yr. Thor & Vixie were rescued from an illegal breeder by WBC 13 years ago. TOM’s 2 brothers remain at WBC.
Remember how fun Game Day was?
You know why it was so fun? Because YOU were there. It was the power of the city that made it memorable.
Be there again 11/29, Memphis. 2:30 on ABC national. Another chance to show the world.
#GoTigersGo
The narrative about what
@MemphisFB
is and who wants to be a part of it just keeps changing and changing and changing...
We’ve always known Memphis was special. The word has gotten out.
All In, baby. ALL IN.
Look....
Mike N is going to be mentioned for a bunch of jobs.
That’s happened each of the last 2 years. He’s still here.
If he leaves, he gave us a hell of a ride & elevated the program. I’d always cheer for him.
I want him to be my coach but if he isnt, we’ll be fine.
The inaugural honorees for the Rudi & Honey Scheidt Community Impact Award, recognizing exceptional community service, include:
Mayor Strickland
@MayorMemphis
, Mayor Harris
@LeeHarrisfor901
and Scott Forman
@TOM_III_Guy
.
Thank you for all you do for Memphis!
The atmosphere last time was INCREDIBLE!
We need everyone to come together on Friday to
#DoItAgain
!
There is much more on the line this time around!
Tickets ➡️
#MemphisVsEverybody
Norvell finishes his Memphis tenure with the following all-time records:
*️⃣ Most wins in a season (12)
*️⃣ Most wins in 2yrs (20, ‘18-‘19)
*️⃣ Most wins in 3yrs (30, ‘17-‘19)
*️⃣ Most wins in 4yrs (38, ‘16-‘19)
*️⃣ Best Win pct (.717)
*️⃣ 5th total wins (38)
#StripUpStats
For the first 28 years of my life, the Tigers went to zero bowls. In the 19 years since then, we have been to 14 bowls including the last nine in a row. That’s the 9th longest streak in all of CFB.
Dont let a 6-6 record distract you from remembering how far we’ve come Ⓜ️