Veatch bids Memphis farewell: ‘We had a great run’
When Laird Veatch was introduced as the new athletic director at the University of Missouri, he acknowledged those at his most-recent stop.
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When Laird Veatch was introduced as the new athletic director at the University of Missouri, he acknowledged those at his most-recent stop.
“Whoever succeeds Laird Veatch as the Memphis Tigers athletic director will be handed a silver platter full of gifts realized under his watch.”Related story:
University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave addresses the departure of athletic director Laird Veatch and names an interim AD.
The departure of athletic director Laird Veatch from Memphis to Missouri comes three days after the Tigers secured a five-year, $25 million NIL commitment from FedExCorp.
A five-year, $25 million NIL commitment from FedEx to the University of Memphis could help make the Tigers more competitive and better position the program for where it wants to go.
Memphis Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch answers a long list of questions regarding Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation.
Penny Hardaway is “No. 1 on that list” of people disappointed with how Memphis’ 2023-24 basketball season ended, Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch says. Which helps explain why Memphis declined an NIT bid. Memphis not part of National Invitational Tournament Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballotRelated stories:
“I think the big messages are we’re moving forward, which we’re obviously really excited about,” athletics director Laird Veatch said Monday morning. “No. 2, we have clarity on not only what we want to do, but how we think we can get there.”
With renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium about to begin in May, the Memphis Tigers have reason to celebrate. And they will soon have a new party plaza where they can do it.Related story:
Veatch was among the top contenders for the job when it was last open in 2021.
Laird Veatch, the University of Memphis athletic director, is finally getting his hands on a football stadium and $120 million. Now all he has to do is raise another $50 million and figure out how to rebuild his new stadium on the fly.
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The University of Memphis has made a conscious effort to provide resources to help athletes prioritize their mental health needs.
The University of Memphis awaits a City Council vote next week, Dec. 19, that would transfer ownership of the stadium to the U of M’s Auxiliary Services Foundation. Cost of dorms at U of M will go up 3.5% each year for four yearsRelated story:
Bluff City Collective will primarily focus its efforts on the Memphis men’s basketball program.
The University of Memphis’ athletic director says the U of M wants to start building a relationship with the mayor-elect.
Jim Strickland’s $684 million plan to renovate Memphis’ four major sports venues was announced last October. Nearly a year later, no agreements have been reached regarding funding allocation.
Returning and new season-ticket holders have the opportunity to receive priority seat selection for the Memphis Showboats’ 2024 UFSL season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, where major construction is planned.
With SMU now leaving for the ACC, the hits keep coming for the AAC. How will the Tigers respond to the latest round of conference realignment movement?
University of Memphis president makes a case that the Tigers’ hunt for a new home is real.
Memphis opens preseason practice as Pac-12, Big 12 and Liberty Stadium talk swirls around a Ryan Silverfield-coached team that needs to show better than mere mediocrity.
Due diligence trip from Big 12 commissioner comes as the Tigers remain under consideration for a Power 5 invite. Martin: On heels of site visit, Tigers need Big 12 invite more than everRelated story:
Memphis has been identified as a target of the Big 12, but it has plenty of competition. Several factors would have to fall into place for the Tigers to make a move from the Group of Five to a Power 5 conference.
“We need it to continue to elevate in terms of the renewals and new sales, but we really expect that to pick up over the next couple of months.”
Athletic director Laird Veatch says the Tigers are ‘very engaged’ and positioning themselves for the next round of expansion.