Otis Sandord and Dr. Rudd sit down and talk about Moving forward into 2022 for the University of Memphis, the upcoming semester, graduation time, and the many happenings on Campus. They discuss Tiger Sports, with the struggles of the men's basketball team, and the upcoming bowl game in Hawaii for Tiger Football. They also look back to the biggest stories of 2021 as they remember Bob Dole and his accomplishments.

It's the start of Memphis Basketball Season! And Otis Sanford sits down with Dr. David Rudd to pick his thoughts about the Tigers basketball team. Otis Sanford and David Rudd also discuss their thoughts on the naming of a new President of the University of Memphis and what will be in store for the University of Memphis for the future, as well as the response from the state's latest COVID statements and how the university will respond to the Governor and state's COVID stance. They also talk about the latest bill passed by the state to define school board members. All that and more on this episode of Memphis Forward!

Dr. Rudd and Otis Sanford talk about the death of Colin Powell, and how others are using his death to propel their agenda; the National Labor Shortage/Shift, its importance, and how the University is impacted; They also discuss the dedication and renaming of the UC to the "Maxine Smith Center" as well as the unveiling of the Larry Finch statue and plaza. In addition, Dr. Rudd and Otis discuss the University's stance on race and the steps it's taken; and The "Jon Gruden" effect.