From academics and facilities to athletics, Fred Smith deeply invested in the future of the University of Memphis.

Ja Morant and Memphis Tigers coaches responded to Smith's comments. Stephen A. Smith touched a nerve. One that seemed to reverberate throughout every Memphis nook and every Memphis cranny on June 17.

It's hard to imagine a Memphis household that wasn't affected in some way, large (employment) or small (the Grizzlies), by ...

Ja Morant and Memphis Tigers coaches responded to Smith's comments. Stephen A. Smith touched a nerve. One that seemed to reverberate throughout every Memphis nook and every Memphis cranny on June 17.

Several University of Memphis coaches came to the city's defense after comments from ESPN's Stephen A. Smith generated a slew of strong reactions.

Ja Morant and Memphis Tigers coaches responded to Smith's comments. Stephen A. Smith touched a nerve. One that seemed to reverberate throughout every Memphis nook and every Memphis cranny on June 17.