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How Ryan Silverfield, American commissioner reacted to Memphis attempt to join Big 12
Tim Pernetti and Ryan Silverfield addressed Memphis' attempt to join the Big 12 at American Conference media day in Charlotte ...
Pernetti on Memphis' attempted move to Big 12: Your job is to do what's best for the school
American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said he was aware of Memphis’ intentions to leave the conference for the Big 12 ...
Memphis’ Big 12 pitch, including $200 million in sponsorships, isn’t gaining traction: Sources
The University of Memphis pitched itself to the Big 12 with an offer to bring sponsorship revenue to the conference while ...
Memphis releases statement after Big 12 rejection, says Tigers athletics 'stronger than ever'
Memphis acknowledged July 21 that a proposal from the university to join the Big 12 "did not ultimately move in our favor." ...
Big 12 reportedly rebuffs Memphis’ lucrative offer to join conference
Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger turned heads when he reported that Memphis, currently a member of the American Conference, made ...
After being snubbed again by Big 12, here's what's next for Memphis in conference realignment
The Big 12 rejected a $200 million bid from Memphis, the fourth time it has turned away the Tigers. Here's what could come ...
Big 12 passes on Memphis; Pac-12 up next for Tigers?
Memphis’ Hail Mary attempt at Big 12 membership was batted down well before the goal line. On Monday, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported that Memphis made an ...
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Memphis’ Big 12 pitch suggests true cost rising to join Power Four ...
The University of Memphis' Big 12 pitch suggests that the true cost to join a Power Four conference may be rising.
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Big 12 passes on Memphis; Pac-12 up next for Tigers?
Memphis’ Hail Mary attempt at Big 12 membership was batted down well before the goal line. On Monday, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported that Memphis made an unusual membership proposal to ...