Penny Hardaway motivates Memphis football team ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Penny Hardaway addressed the Memphis football team on August 25 before their upcoming season. He emphasized the pride of playing for the Tigers, mentioning how the success of the team positively impacts the Memphis community. Hardaway, a Memphis native and former Tigers player, aims to instill a sense of local pride in the predominantly transfer-based roster. The football team is set to kick off their season against UNLV on August 29, with Hardaway continuing to foster a relationship with the new coaching staff.
- •Penny Hardaway speaks to Memphis football team on August 25.
- •He discusses the significance of community pride for players.
- •Memphis football starts its season at UNLV on August 29.
- •Hardaway has formed a strong relationship with head coach Charles Huff.
- •The team features a roster largely made up of transfers.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Penny Hardaway's motivational speech to Memphis football team
"Penny Hardaway spoke to the Memphis football team ahead of the 2026 season. Here's what he told them about what it means to play for the Tigers.
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