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Memphis AD Ed Scott shines light on Tigers’ decision to stay in AAC
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott held a press conference Thursday to explain why the University of Memphis chose to pass on moving to the Pac-12 conference.
Why did Memphis reject Pac-12 and stay in AAC? It came down to a bad deal, AD Ed Scott says
Scott spoke to media near the end of a whirlwind week. On Monday, Memphis released a statement saying it was committed to the AAC after the Pac-12 had offered it a spot in a rebuilt version of the conference. Memphis chose to stay in the AAC alongside Tulane, UTSA and South Florida, which had also been Pac-12 targets.
Ed Scott: Pac-12 offer was ‘not a good deal for the University of Memphis’
After initially adding four teams earlier this month, all eyes were on the next steps for the Pac-12. Memphis was one of the schools to come up as a potential target, but Tigers athletics director Ed Scott said the offer was “not a good deal.
If Memphis is invited to the Pac-12, the Tigers should pack their bags and move on from the AAC
Shortly after Oregon State and Washington State secured commitments from four Mountain West members last week to reinvent the Pac-12, OSU athletic director Scott Barnes said he envisioned the conference adding at least two more institutions "as quickly as possible.
Memphis AD breaks silence on staying in AAC after Pac-12 rumors: ‘Not a good deal’
Memphis Athletics has been in the conversation as well. However, in late September, news broke that the program along with Tulane, USF, and UTSA planned to stay in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) despite Pac-12 discussions.
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Memphis Tigers begin AAC play Jan. 2nd at FAU (Full coverage on 92.9 FM ESPN)
Memphis Tigers begin AAC play Jan. 2nd at FAU (Full coverage on 92.9 FM ESPN) Memphis Tigers begin AAC play Jan. 2nd at FAU ...
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Memphis basketball mailbag: Why Tigers stayed in AAC, Penny Hardaway's potential starting lineup
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Derrick Rose, former Memphis Tigers star and Grizz player, retires from the NBA
On Thursday, the former University of Memphis star announced he was retiring from the NBA after a 16-year career.
Derrick Rose's legendary 2008 NCAA Tournament run with Memphis bolsters a borderline Hall of Fame resume
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Lester Quinones, former Memphis basketball Tigers star, agrees to deal with 76ers | Report
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FSU Star Safety Reportedly Missed Memphis Loss Due To July DUI Arrest
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New Tigers basketball tipoff event set for Oct. 4
Memphis basketball teams will have a new tipoff event — the Blue and Gray Showcase Friday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. inside Elma ...