‘Like, enough! It’s time for structure in college sports.’
American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti and Memphis coach Charles Huff address the Protect College Sports Act.
Topic: Tim Pernetti
RSSThere are 27 article(s) tagged Tim Pernetti:
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July 2026
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October 2025
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American commissioner hopeful College GameDay can visit Memphis
“It would be terrific,” American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said of the possibility of College GameDay coming to Memphis. “I’m crossing every finger. I’m saying every prayer, hoping that (the Tigers and USF) continue to play well. And we’ll see where the chips fall.”
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Hardaway pushes American Conference to schedule strategically
Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway wants American teams to play nonconference games that will help the conference.
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August 2025
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Hot Topics: One idea to help rescue college sports from financial ruin
This is Part 4 of a four-part exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.
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Hot Topics: Washington wants a say in college sports, too
This is Part 3 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.
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Hot Topics: Current NCAA transfer portal structure ‘is a threat to the game’
Part 2 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.
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July 2025
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What will it take to improve the American’s basketball perception?
American commissioner Tim Pernetti said improving the basketball league is about “bringing the bottom up.”
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American commissioner admires Memphis’ ambition in Big 12 proposal
“We’ve had very transparent conversations for a year about what’s happening,” Pernetti said. “I understand Memphis’ ambition. I think other schools have that ambition.”
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June 2025
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Why didn’t Memphis land AAC tournament?
Commissioner Tim Pernetti explains why AAC men’s basketball tournament went to Birmingham and Tampa instead.
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AAC asks former Big East commissioner to help elevate AAC profile
The American Athletic Conference will work with one of the most respected minds in college basketball to improve its basketball product.
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AAC chief confident on revenue settlement. But it’s complicated.
Tim Pernetti has been the American Athletic Conference commissioner for a year. Here is what he has to say about the landmark House vs. NCAA settlement.
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April 2025
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AAC commissioner working on basketball strength of schedule
The American Athletic Conference has been talking with other leagues about potential nonconference scheduling agreements.
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Memphis makes case for hosting AAC basketball tournament
Armed with a somewhat unique bid, Memphis could learn soon if it will again host the American Athletic Conference’s men’s basketball tournament. Memphis Tourism’s Kevin Kane helped make the city’s case.
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March 2025
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Buckley: Memphis remains in the AAC. Still waiting for a good deal?
A bit after the 2024 football season opened, the Tigers’ chance to exit the AAC arose. But AD Ed Scott said it was “a bad deal.” So the Tigers, who decided to stay in the AAC, continue to hold out.
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Buckley: Memphis feels it got what it deserved. Was there ever any doubt?
Memphis was made a No. 5 seed in the West Region and will open NCAA Tournament play Friday in Seattle against Mountain West Tournament-champion Colorado State, the No. 12 seed.
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Memphis finalist to host AAC Men’s Tournament next season, says commissioner Tim Pernetti
Joining Memphis on the list of finalists for the 2026 AAC’s men’s basketball tournament are Wichita, Kansas; Birmingham, Alabama; and Tampa, Florida.
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October 2024
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AAC Tournament to move from Fort Worth after current season
AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti said the AAC will accept bids from various host cities and venues for 2026 and beyond.
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September 2024
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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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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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July 2024
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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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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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Hot topics await new AAC commissioner at football Media Days
Playoff access, conference realignment and revenue share are among the topics that could be addressed at Media Days by new AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti.
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