Pac-12, Memphis and AAC
Why did Memphis reject Pac-12 and stay in AAC? It came down to a bad deal, AD Ed Scott says
New Memphis athletic director Ed Scott said that one of the factors in saying no to the Pac-12 was the business side of the matter.
Memphis AD breaks silence on staying in AAC after Pac-12 rumors: ‘Not a good deal’
Memphis Athletics has been in the conversation as well. However, in late September, news broke that the program along with Tulane, USF, and UTSA planned to stay in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) despite Pac-12 discussions.
Memphis AD says Pac-12 membership offer 'was not a good deal' after Tigers reaffirm commitment to AAC
The Pac-12's membership offer to Memphis would have been a "bad" deal for the university, Tigers athletic director Ed Scott said Thursday, confirming, too, that the Pac-12 was only willing to cover $2.5 million of AAC's $25 million exit fees.
Memphis Among Four Schools To Re-Affirm Commitment to AAC, Will Not Join Pac-12
Memphis and three other universities re-affirm their commitment to remain in the American Athletic Conference amid interest from the Pac-12 Conference.
Pac-12 humiliated yet again as Memphis, Tulane, USF, UTSA stay in AAC
The Pac-12, if it wanted to become more than just a “glorified Mountain West,” plainly did not play its cards right in this latest go-round. Sound familiar?
Memphis, Tulane, and South Florida decide to stay in the AAC after overtures from the new Pac-12
Memphis, Tulane, South Florida, and Texas-San Antonio announced Monday that they remain committed to the American Athletic Conference after receiving overtures from the Pac-12.
Memphis, Tulane, USF, UTSA Commit to AAC Amid Pac-12, Conference Realignment Rumors
After reported discussions regarding a potential move to the Pac-12, several AAC schools are remaining members of the conference instead. The AAC announced
Memphis, Tulane, South Florida, UTSA reaffirm commitment to AAC after Pac-12 talks
The schools had seen presentations from the Pac-12 but ultimately felt the league’s uncertainty and travel weren’t enough to leave.
Everything Memphis AD Ed Scott said about decision to decline Pac-12 invitation
Memphis athletic director met with local media members Thursday to discuss the school's decision to reject an invitation to join the Pac-12.
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Memphis announces it is staying in the AAC, despite Pac-12 courtship
This comes after widespread reports that the Pac-12 had targeted Memphis in its continued expansion efforts, as well as ...
Memphis basketball releases 2024-25 AAC schedule, will start conference play at FAU
Memphis basketball, after what figures to be a grueling non-conference schedule, will open AAC play on the road against FAU ...
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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.
Sources: Memphis, Tulane, USF and UTSA to remain in AAC after Pac-12 discussions
After days of deliberations with the Pac-12, the schools — as a group — decided to remain in their current conference.