There are 95 article(s) tagged Laird Veatch:

• May 2022

  • Memphis announces renovation plan for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

    The renovation is expected to cost between $150 million and $200 million.

    By Frank Bonner II May 12, 2022

• December 2021

  • Memphis AD confirms 11 of full Tigers basketball roster vaccinated

    In a letter to Tigers fans addressing a number of topics, Laird Veatch says redshirts and injured players are among the vaccinated.

    By Steven Johnson December 26, 2021

  • U of M athletic director: Enjoy Hawaii, but not too much

    University of Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch played in Hawaii 27 years ago, and he knows the temptations. “Bowl games are a lot more fun when you win them.”

    By Frank Bonner II December 20, 2021

• September 2021

  • U of M comes to aid of former Tigers basketball player Tim Duncan

    Duncan, now the athletic director at the University of New Orleans, called his alma mater when the Privateers needed help in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

    By Steven Johnson September 10, 2021

  • Rudd, Veatch and AAC commissioner Mike Aresco weigh in on Big 12 news

    U of M’s president and athletic director assert: “The final whistle hasn’t blown.”

    By Frank Bonner II September 10, 2021

• August 2021

  • #MemphisRising: U of M plans to take athletic department to next level

    The U of M has plans for new student-athlete housing, an academic “success center” and a new track and soccer stadium, among other facilities.

    By Steven Johnson August 26, 2021

  • Memphis athletic department reveals master facilities plan: Tiger Park

    Various fields will be upgraded, but the priority is the Student-Athlete Success Center.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 26, 2021

• July 2021

  • U of M seeks up to $50 million Liberty Bowl upgrade

    Though the school announced Wednesday it would be adding new outdoor seating options for the upcoming season, there’s a much larger vision.

    By John Martin July 28, 2021

• March 2021

  • Memphis season football tickets: $50 extra per seat in high-demand areas

    In 57% of seats at the Liberty Bowl, ticket prices will be reduced.

    By Steven Johnson March 13, 2021

• October 2020

  • State of Tennessee’s bet on mobile sports gaming about to go live

    After staying out of the casino business, Tennessee approved mobile sports wagering and the betting is scheduled to go live Sunday, Nov. 1. 

    Related Story: Tennessee online sports betting preview: Launch incentives

    By Don Wade October 30, 2020

• September 2020

  • Calkins: Memphis AD hopes for more fans at games later in year

    Here's what athletic director Laird Veatch said of the season opener at the Liberty Bowl and what might get tweaked.

    By Geoff Calkins September 06, 2020

• August 2020

  • Veatch: Zero positives in latest batch of 200 test results, mostly of football team

    Memphis athletic director updates board of trustees with information on COVID-19 protocols and budget.

    By Danielle Lerner August 26, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: Memphis AD’s confidence in a football season ‘hour-to-hour;’ opting out no option for FSU star; and dancing in the rain

    Laird Veatch warily eyes the status of the football season; Mike Norvell's best player makes his position clear; and an innocently made but still offensive gesture at a baseball game lands a coach in trouble. 

    By Don Wade August 09, 2020

  • Calkins: Memphis football is asking for your help

    The campaign with season ticket holders is #KeepMemphisRoaring. The hope is that they will.

    By Geoff Calkins August 06, 2020

  • Memphis Tigers announce ticket plan for football season, including donate option

    Fans can opt-in for a new ticket location or donate back to the department

    By Steven Johnson August 06, 2020

• June 2020

  • Yes, players are testing positive, and yes football season has a chance

    If college football is to start its season and continue its season, all involved parties will have to be adaptable, smart and willing to follow protocols, says Memphis Athletic Director Laird Veatch. And even then? No guarantees. 

    By Don Wade June 29, 2020

  • Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium could be at half capacity for 2020 season

    Laird Veatch, Tigers athletic director, announced this week that crowds at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be limited to 50% capacity this season. The move means single-game ticket sales are unlikely and could lead to a significant financial hit for the University of Memphis.

    By Jonah Jordan June 12, 2020

  • Laird Veatch says no Memphis football players tested positive for COVID-19

    No Memphis players tested positive for coronavirus during phase zero of the Tigers’ reopening plan. 

    By Jonah Jordan June 11, 2020

  • Athletic Director Laird Veatch addresses civil unrest

    Memphis Athletic Director Laird Veatch addresses racial injustice by listening to student-athletes.

    By Jonah Jordan June 09, 2020

• May 2020

  • Laird Veatch: School will support Lance Thomas’ right to free speech

    Laird Veatch said Thursday that he looks forward to listening to Lance Thomas' thoughts about racial injustice in America. 

    By Drew Hill May 28, 2020

  • Limited Tiger football athletes to return to campus June 6

    University of Memphis athletes will begin coming back to campus on June 6 as another step is taken to a return of college sports in some fashion.

    By Drew Hill May 27, 2020

  • Laird Veatch and Memphis Athletic Department face new realities

    Laird Veatch and the Memphis Athletic Department are working to adjust to new realities brought about by the coronavirus. 

    By Jonah Jordan May 06, 2020

• April 2020

  • Laird Veatch remains optimistic despite projected losses in revenue

    Memphis Athletic Director Laird Veatch remains optimistic despite the expected losses in revenue.

    By Jonah Jordan April 22, 2020

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus could further delay NCAA probe into Tiger basketball

    Coronavirus could pose further delays in the NCAA investigation of the Memphis basketball program.

    By Jonah Jordan March 23, 2020

  • Laird Veatch outlines how coronavirus affects Memphis athletic department

    Memphis Athletic Director Laird Veatch outlines how the UofM is handling the coronavirus outbreak.

    By Jonah Jordan March 19, 2020