AAC soccer pairings, dates set for top-seeded Memphis men
The Tigers have clinched the outright American Athletic Conference regular-season championship and have the date for a semifinal tournament match they will host.
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November 2024
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October 2024
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Tigers aren’t picked to win conference title in AAC coaches’ poll
Even though Memphis coach Penny Hardaway again loaded up on talent this offseason, the Tigers aren’t getting too much love in the AAC this preseason.
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Memphis women’s basketball gets no love in AAC preseason coaches’ poll
Coach Alex Simmons’ team got little attention in the American Athletic Conference’s preseason coaches’ poll. Memphis also didn’t have a single player land on the preseason All-AAC first or second team.
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How big a favorite should Memphis be in the AAC?
Here’s a closer look at the watered-down AAC and the Tigers’ place in it.
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September 2024
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Buckley: It was a bad deal. Really bad. Ed Scott makes a convincing case.
The Tigers’ first-year athletic director was persuasive explaining why Memphis turned down the Pac-12, not just saying it was bad but explaining why in no uncertain terms.
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Memphis AD Ed Scott shines light on Tigers' decision to stay in AAC
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Memphis athletic director shines light on Tigers’ decision to stay in AAC
“It really came down to what our future looks like,” Ed Scott said. “... The financials were not there.”
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Memphis decides to remain in AAC
The Memphis Tigers have decided to stay put in the AAC rather than jump to the new-look Pac-12.
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Pac-12 vs. AAC: Sports writers weigh in on Tigers’ upcoming decision
Penny Hardaway ‘proud to represent the AAC’ amid Memphis to Pac 12 talks
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Pac-12 vs. AAC: Sports writers weigh in on Tigers’ upcoming decision
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.
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Penny Hardaway ‘proud to represent the AAC’ amid Memphis to Pac 12 talks
“I’m loyal to where I’m at,” Hardaway said. “Obviously, the AAC is a better conference than people are giving it credit for.”
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As conference changes loom, AAC leader faces poaching issues again
The skeletal remains of the Pac-12 has created the latest round of chaos in college sports.
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Pernetti: Moving AAC Tournament back to Memphis not ‘off the table’
American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti shared his thoughts Tuesday afternoon with members of the media on the future of the AAC Tournament for men’s and women’s basketball.
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Report: Pac-12 meeting to discuss Memphis, Tulane
AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti scheduled to meet with media Tuesday amid reports regarding Memphis and the Pac-12.
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AAC, Arkansas leaders weigh in on potential Memphis Pac-12 move
American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti and Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek react to a possible move by the Memphis Tigers to the rebuilding Pac-12.
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Buckley: Memphis should NOT jump to the Pac-12
Let us count the reasons. The list is longer than the current number of Pac-12 members.
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August 2024
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NIL’s great debate: Should student-athletes be university employees?
With some players making more than professors, should student-athletes be classified as full-time university employees? A few Memphis Tigers respond.
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AAC releases conference opponents for 2025 football season
The Memphis Tigers have three conference opponents in 2025 who aren’t on this year’s schedule.
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Buckley: Big 12, ACC pros and cons as Memphis looks to leave AAC
The Memphis Tigers’ aspirations to join a higher-profile league than their current one, the American Athletic Conference, are no secret.
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July 2024
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Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on the success of Memphis’ offseason, realistic expectations
How have the Tigers progressed in the off-season and what should we expect come November?
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New AAC commissioner: ‘Our responsibility is showing them it’s great for Memphis to stay’
New AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti recognizes the mood surrounding conference realignment, but he hopes Memphis will continue pouring itself into its current league.
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Need inspiration? Tigers QB Seth Henigan looks in the mirror
Memphis’ career passing leader has never been one to jot down his goals. As he enters the final year of his college career, quarterback Seth Henigan decided to give it a shot.
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Memphis Tigers picked to win AAC football championship
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Commissioner says there has ‘never been a better time’ to invest in AAC
AAC Commissioner Tim Pernetti offered his ideas on an additional playoff, conference realignment and controlling rights for the annual Army vs. Navy game.
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Tigers women’s basketball conference opponents announced
Conference play will begin on Dec. 29, 2024, and end on March 4, 2025. The AAC tournament will be from March 13-17 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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How high is the ceiling for this year’s Memphis offense?
Recent offensive rankings released by EA Sports and Phil Steele projections are two more reminders of how explosive the Memphis offense is expected to be this season.
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May 2024
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AAC Championship game time set
The football game will be aired on ABC for the 10th straight year and will be the first time being played in prime time.
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April 2024
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Season tickets down but single-game sales up for Tigers football in 2023
University of Memphis Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch suggests Memphis isn’t the only school experiencing such a flip-flop.
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