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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: You’re job is to do what’s best for the school
American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti acknowledged Memphis' ambition to join the Big 12, despite their bid being ...
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 ...
What Memphis' big swing at the Big 12 reveals about Tigers' past, present and future
The Big 12 apparently wants no part of Memphis. The Tigers reportedly put together a pitch to join the power conference that ...
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." ...
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Buckley: Finally someone from Memphis addresses Big 12 proposal
At American Media Days, Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield answered all sorts of questions about the Tigers’ bid to join ...
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 ...
Reports: Big 12 turns away Memphis after $200M pitch to join
Memphis made a $200 million pitch to join the Big 12 Conference -- and the Big 12 rejected the Tigers, several reports said Monday.
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 ...