U of M: Stadium renovations already being noticed by Big 12
University of Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch listens to President Bill Hardgrave during a press conference on Aug. 28. Veatch addressed, Tuesday, Dec. 12, the written extensions of leases at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the United States Football League, Southern Heritage Classic and AutoZone Liberty Bowl. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
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.
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Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise and investigative reporter who focuses on local government and politics. A native Rhode Islander who lives Downtown, he enjoys tennis, golf and reading.
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