There are 14 article(s) tagged Tim Pernetti:

• March 2025

  • 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.

    By Tim Buckley March 28, 2025

  • 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.

    By Tim Buckley March 17, 2025

  • 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.

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 16, 2025

• October 2024

  • 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.

    By Parth Upadhyaya October 15, 2024

• September 2024

  • 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.

    By Frank Bonner II September 18, 2024

  • 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.

    By Parth Upadhyaya September 17, 2024

  • 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.

    By Tim Buckley September 17, 2024

  • 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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    By Tim Buckley September 17, 2024

• August 2024

  • 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.

    By Tim Buckley August 25, 2024

• July 2024

  • 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.

    By Frank Bonner II July 27, 2024

  • 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.

    By Frank Bonner II July 23, 2024

  • 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.

    By Frank Bonner II July 21, 2024

• April 2024

  • Incoming AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti addresses hot-button issues

    American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti spoke about the College Football Playoff, membership retention, media rights and NIL matters in a news conference.

    By Parth Upadhyaya April 11, 2024

  • AAC names Tim Pernetti as league’s new commissioner

    Tim Pernetti, who comes to the AAC after serving as the president of IMG Academy for two years, will succeed former league commissioner Mike Aresco.

    By Parth Upadhyaya April 03, 2024