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Ed Scott’s resume prepares him for whatever comes Memphis’ way
“My tool kit is robust, having dealt with major infractions at Morgan State,” new Memphis Tigers athletic director says.
Tim Buckley
Tim is a veteran sportswriter who graduated from CBHS in Memphis and the University of Missouri. He previously covered LSU sports in Baton Rouge, and the University of Louisiana football and basketball for The Daily Advertiser/USA TODAY Network in Lafayette, the NBA’s Utah Jazz for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning for the St. Petersburg Times in Florida and West Texas State basketball for the Amarillo Globe News in Texas.
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July 2024
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June 2024
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SportsBuckley: Tia’s dad won the day as Memphis’ new athletic director
Ed Scott and his young daughter Tia are a hit with Memphis Tigers supporters as he is introduced as the school’s new AD.
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SportsAs Tigers welcome new AD, college sports world remains maddeningly uncertain
As the U of M waits for its new athletic director’s first day on the job, the rest of the Tigers athletic department traverses a path of unknowns throughout a summer of uncertainty.
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Sports Memphis Tigers name Ed Scott athletic director
Memphis’ new athletic director is called “a forward-thinking, transformative leader with the vision to help us achieve the full potential of Tiger athletics.”
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers zero in on Ed Scott as new athletic director
Virginia deputy athletic director Ed Scott emerged as one of three finalists for the Memphis AD job and all indications are the Tigers plan to hire him.
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SportsInterim AD, two others added to Tigers athletic director search
The Memphis Tigers now are expected to interview up to 10 candidates for their vacant athletic director job, including current interim AD Jeff Crane.
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SportsCandidates for U of M athletic director identified
Four candidates are expected to interview for the Memphis Tigers vacant AD position. The winning candidate who’s hired could be announced as soon as the end of the month.
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SportsGabrielle Rose’s bid to make Olympic team in 200 breaststroke falls short
The 46-year old Rose wound up with the 14th-fastest time in preliminary heats Wednesday morning, but was unable to advance out of the semifinals Wednesday night.
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Sports Memphis-raised Gabrielle Rose advances in US Olympic Trials
Gabrielle Rose earned a semifinal spot in Sunday night’s 100-meter breaststroke at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, doing so, amazingly, at the age of 46. Rose, however, did not advance to the finals.
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SportsBuckley: Survival in Memphis no easy chore for the Showboats
What will it take for survival in a Memphis market that tends to spit out its minor-league football franchises like pickled pig tongue?
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SportsBuckley: AutoZone Liberty Bowl staying in Memphis? Just wondering.
Executive director Steve Ehrhart addresses the question of where he anticipates this year’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be played.
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SportsBuckley: ‘No doubts the Showboats will continue in Memphis,’ marketing man says
The Memphis Showboats aren’t leaving Memphis. Marketing man Steve Macy shouts it from the rooftop.
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May 2024
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Memphis Tigers BasketballBuckley: Smile, there is life after David Jones. And it may be better.
David Jones opted to keep his name in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Memphis Tigers basketball program may be better off for it.
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Memphis Tigers Football Phase 1: Liberty Stadium renovations have begun
Phase 1 of renovation work at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is now underway.
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SportsFormer Ole Miss quarterback shows up the Showboats
Former Ole Miss Rebels QB Jordan Ta’amu put on quite a display as the DC Defenders handed the Memphis Showboats their eighth straight loss Sunday.
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Memphis Tigers FootballBuckley: Questions to ponder with Memphis Tigers’ NCAA fate in flux
When the NCAA and its five power conferences agreed to permit schools to pay players for the first time in college-sports history, athletes, coaches, administrators and fans throughout the country were left with so many questions.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMemphis Tigers football: 2024 transfer portal tracker
A look at players from the Memphis Tigers football program who’ve entered the NCAA transfer portal prior to the 2024 season and the Tigers’ latest portal pickups.
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Sports U of M posts athletic director job
Job posting search firm’s site include job requirements and other qualifications being sought in the Memphis Tigers’ new AD hire.
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April 2024
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SportsNew quarterback, same ol’ bad fortune for the Showboats
With usual starting quarterback Case Cookus hurting, Coach John DeFilippo had Troy Williams step in. But the Showboats still lost to the Michigan Panthers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Sports Showboats to honor Reggie White, Pepper Rodgers
The UFL’s Memphis Showboats will hold a halftime ceremony Sunday to honor late Showboat legends Reggie White and Pepper Rodgers.
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OpinionBuckley: Rejoice Memphians. Buc-ee’s, the happiest place on Earth, is coming close to the city
The most-awesome gas station and rest stop chain in America will soon be opening a location in Fayette County, and Memphians who haven’t been there don’t know what they are missing.
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SportsBuckley: Veatch accomplished much at Memphis. Who takes Tigers to next level?
“Whoever succeeds Laird Veatch as the Memphis Tigers athletic director will be handed a silver platter full of gifts realized under his watch.”
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Memphis Tigers FootballAs Blake Watson awaits NFL Draft call, Tigers running backs move forward
“Blake Watson is an NFL running back,” Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield said as the 2024 draft approaches. With Watson gone, South Carolina transfer Mario Anderson and others line up to replace him.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis names interim athletic director
University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave addresses the departure of athletic director Laird Veatch and names an interim AD.
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Sports Cards option Jordan Walker to Redbirds
The St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday shipped 2020 first-round draft choice Jordan Walker to the Memphis Redbirds, their Triple-A affiliate.
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