Memphis hires Tim Duncan, Terrence Lollie to leadership positions in athletic department
New Memphis Tigers AD Ed Scott fills two key leadership positions on his staff.
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August 2024
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Tigers AD Ed Scott to announce key new staffers soon
Ed Scott has to replace at least five U of M staffers but said he’s “confident in where we are in that process and who we’ll be able to attract.”
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Tigers tap Trena Prater as new softball coach
Former Campbell University coach Trena Prater becomes the first head coaching hire for new Tigers athletic director Ed Scott.
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July 2024
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Memphis deputy athletic director Jeff Crane leaving for South Carolina
The development comes about a month after Memphis tapped Virginia deputy AD Ed Scott to be its new athletic director.
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Phase 2 of Liberty Stadium renovations begins
Monday marks the start of Phase 2 of the Tigers’ three-phase, $220 million renovation of Liberty Stadium.
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Highland Hundred impressed with Silverfield’s use of resources
The booster club doesn’t have the country’s deepest pockets, but its members have a goal to donate $100,000 annually to the Tigers football program.
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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.
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June 2024
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Ed Scott becomes Tigers’ first Black athletic director: Why it matters
While Ed Scott works toward leaving the University of Memphis athletic department even better than he found it, his very presence as the new athletic director can inspire others.
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Memphis’ Hardaway, Silverfield earn bonuses for players’ good grades
Both Tigers coaches will be both rewarded $10,000 bonuses for picking up wins in the classroom.
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May 2024
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Martin: Most likely to carry the banner for Memphis sports in 2024? The answer is Memphis football
It should be a redemption year for the Memphis sports scene as a whole in 2024. But if you’re asking which team is most likely to lead the way, the answer is Memphis football.
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Calkins: Is this the beginning of the end for U of M sports?
For years, Memphis has competed at the highest level in college sports. That is in jeopardy now. The NCAA and the Power 5 have agreed that Power 5 schools can pay roughly $20 million a year in direct payments to college athletes. How is a school like Memphis supposed to compete?
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NCAA, Power 5 leagues sign off on plan that includes paying athletes
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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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Shot-put record shattered at Memphis Invitational
The Memphis track and field team had a record-breaking weekend at the Memphis Tiger Invitational on Friday and Saturday.
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Buckley: 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 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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Memphis AD Laird Veatch leaving for Missouri
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.
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Tigers coach Simmons speaks on FedEx NIL, women’s college basketball
Simmons talks about how FedEx’s commitment should go a long way in providing her and the program with the momentum needed in today’s world of college athletics.
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February 2024
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M Club Hall of Fame welcomes seven former Tigers
Former football standouts Derrick Burroughs and Glenn Rogers Jr. were among the seven Hall of Fame inductees on Saturday.
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December 2023
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U of M stays committed to student-athletes’ mental health
The University of Memphis has made a conscious effort to provide resources to help athletes prioritize their mental health needs.
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September 2023
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Tigers kick off yearlong recognition of first Black student-athletes
The University of Memphis’ celebration of the first Black student-athletes to compete in each sport will start Saturday when five are honored during the football season opener at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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March 2023
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901 Fund expands to all Tigers sports
The 901 Fund is a charitable name, image and likeness collective for the University of Memphis that was only connected with football and men’s and women’s basketball until now.
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January 2023
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Six former Tigers to be inducted into the Memphis M Club Hall of Fame
The annual induction ceremony will take place on Feb. 25 at the Penny Hardaway Hall of Fame building.
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August 2022
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Here’s where you can celebrate 901 Day
Choose901, Grind City Brewing and the Memphis Grizzlies are among organizations and businesses celebrating the unofficial local holiday, which falls on Thursday, Sept. 1.
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June 2022
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Tigers launch 901Women initiative
The initiative will honor 50 years of women’s sports programs while helping generate philanthropic support to enhance the student-athlete experience for all female athletes at Memphis.
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May 2022
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U of M launches NIL marketplace for student-athletes
Brands, sponsors and other supporters will have access to reach all Tigers athletes by using the new marketplace website.
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