There are 54 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers Athletics:
What respected national sports journalists say regarding a decision that will shape the future of Memphis Tigers athletics. The decision reportedly could come as soon as Monday, Sept. 23.
The new building will be located close to soccer, baseball, softball and track and field venues, including the future Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.
With some players making more than professors, should student-athletes be classified as full-time university employees? A few Memphis Tigers respond.
Athletic director Ed Scott is taking over the department at an interesting time for Memphis and the rest of the college sports.
Duncan, a former Tiger basketball player under coach Larry Finch and a teammate of Penny Hardaway, is back where it all started in a leadership role with the athletic department.
The Memphis Tigers’ aspirations to join a higher-profile league than their current one, the American Athletic Conference, are no secret.
Now that he’s reached Day 1 on the job, what are the most pressing issues for the athletic director?
New AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti recognizes the mood surrounding conference realignment, but he hopes Memphis will continue pouring itself into its current league.
New University of Memphis athletic director Ed Scott must juggle building his leadership team, raising money for stadium renovation and filling a vacant head coaching position with building corporate support, selling tickets and making critical NIL-related decisions.
With NIL becoming bigger and bigger — the disparity among how much each student-athlete is paid seems bound to grow wider and wider.
“My tool kit is robust, having dealt with major infractions at Morgan State,” new Memphis Tigers athletic director says.
Ed Scott and his young daughter Tia are a hit with Memphis Tigers supporters as he is introduced as the school’s new AD. Ed Scott’s resume prepares him for whatever comes Memphis’ wayRelated content:
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.
Memphis’ new athletic director is called “a forward-thinking, transformative leader with the vision to help us achieve the full potential of Tiger athletics.”Related article:
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.
The Memphis Tigers now are expected to interview up to 10 candidates for their vacant athletic director job, including current interim AD Jeff Crane.
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.
Silverfield and select Memphis coaches addressed fans during the second stop of the athletic department’s three-part “Tigers on Tour” event. Memphis Tigers announce kickoff times for 7 games, 3 ESPN games Memphis’ game against Mizzou set for opening night of 2024-25 seasonRelated stories:
Phase 1 of renovation work at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is now underway.
The Memphis athletics department announced East Memphis, Collierville and the Arlington/Lakeland area as its three locations.
Paul Finebaum said he thought Memphis was a better match for the ACC than SMU.
Spring is in the air, and things are busy over at the University of Memphis. Penny Hardaway still has some pieces to add, and the Tigers need a new athletic director.
The Memphis-based American multinational conglomerate is investing $5 million per year for the next five years in University of Memphis student-athletes “who will be promoting FedEx initiatives,” according to a press release.
In September of last year, the Memphis athletic department launched its trailblazers initiative to honor each sport’s first Black athlete to play for the Tigers.
The induction ceremony for the new University of Memphis Hall of Fame members will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Billy J. Murphy Complex. DeAndre Williams signs with Philippine pro team, records double-double in debutRelated story: