Texas State finalizing move to Pac-12. Where does that leave Memphis?
Texas State is planning to jump to the new-look Pac-12 while the Memphis Tigers, at least for now, remain in the American Athletic Conference.
Topic: conference realignment
RSSThere are 41 article(s) tagged conference realignment:
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June 2025
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Pac-12/Big East chatter: Memphis AD, conference commissioner react
Tigers athletic director Ed Scott and AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti address conference realignment matters involving Memphis.
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ESPN’s Thamel makes mention of Memphis split move to Pac-12, Big East
In a report Sunday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel called Memphis — an American Athletic Conference member — “the most interesting chess piece for future realignment outside of the power leagues.”
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September 2024
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Buckley: Memphis’ conference future? The Tigers will not beg.
With no indication the ACC or Big 12 intends to extend a membership offer anytime soon, where does that leave a Memphis Tigers program wanting to play bigger and better opponents?
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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 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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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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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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June 2024
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New Memphis AD Ed Scott says he’d ‘love to get in’ the ACC
Ed Scott, who was introduced as Memphis’ new AD in a press conference Friday, spoke about the Tigers’ place in conference realignment, how the university could fare in a future revenue-sharing model in college sports, and more.
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May 2024
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ESPN’s Paul Finebaum says ACC, Big 12 made mistake in not choosing Memphis
Paul Finebaum said he thought Memphis was a better match for the ACC than SMU.
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November 2023
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Buckley: Liberty Stadium gets $220M. Will the Tigers think outside the box?
It’s time for University of Memphis officials to get creative as renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium becomes a reality.
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September 2023
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Memphis Tigers podcast: Greg Gaston agrees to steer the ship for relaunch
The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston gets rolling with its first episode as Frank Bonner II and Tim Buckley join Gaston to discuss Memphis football, conference alignment and stadium funding.
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Emails, texts reveal what Memphis president pitched to Big 12
University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark discussed the Tigers upset of No. 1 Houston in the AAC basketball tournament and more in documents The Daily Memphian obtained Monday, Sept. 18.
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Buckley: It’s time for Memphis to get back up off the mat. Again.
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?
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August 2023
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Tony Barnhart weighs in on Tigers’ chances of getting a Power 5 bid
“The game’s really not complicated,” Barnhart said. “You’ve gotta have the facilities, and then you’ve gotta recruit. You gotta do those two things.”
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Buckley: Tigers are trying on conference realignment. Just ask Bill Hardgrave.
University of Memphis president makes a case that the Tigers’ hunt for a new home is real.
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Martin: Memphis to a bigger conference? I’m done holding my breath
“I’m going to focus my attention on what should be an exciting basketball season. Penny Hardaway has assembled his best roster yet, and the Tigers have both the non-conference schedule and on-court potential to make their deepest run in 15 years.”
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Buckley: The dam has burst. Where does that leave Memphis?
Friday really was a tough day for the Tigers on the conference realignment front as the Big 12 added three more schools and the Big Ten two.
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Buckley: Tigers football camp is open. Put on the blinders, people.
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.
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July 2023
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Buckley: Colorado is headed to the Big 12. What about Memphis?
The Buffaloes’ decision to leave the Pac-12 sure seems to be a big blow to the Tigers’ Power 5 hopes. Or do they have a chance?
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