NIL’s great debate: Should student-athletes be university employees?
With some players making more than professors, should student-athletes be classified as full-time university employees? A few Memphis Tigers respond.
Topic: Memphis Tigers Athletics
RSSThere are 52 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers Athletics:
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August 2024
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How Tigers athletic director is approaching raising money
Athletic director Ed Scott is taking over the department at an interesting time for Memphis and the rest of the college sports.
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Tim Duncan returns to Memphis to help Tigers ‘kick the door in’
Duncan, a former Tiger basketball player under coach Larry Finch and a teammate of Penny Hardaway, is back where it all started in a leadership role with the athletic department.
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Buckley: Big 12, ACC pros and cons as Memphis looks to leave AAC
The Memphis Tigers’ aspirations to join a higher-profile league than their current one, the American Athletic Conference, are no secret.
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July 2024
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Ed Scott starts as Memphis’ AD
Now that he’s reached Day 1 on the job, what are the most pressing issues for the athletic director?
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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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New Memphis Tigers athletic director has a long to-do list
New University of Memphis athletic director Ed Scott must juggle building his leadership team, raising money for stadium renovation and filling a vacant head coaching position with building corporate support, selling tickets and making critical NIL-related decisions.
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Basketball, football and NIL: Making money as a Memphis Tiger
With NIL becoming bigger and bigger — the disparity among how much each student-athlete is paid seems bound to grow wider and wider.
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Ed Scott’s resume prepares him for whatever comes Memphis’ way
“My tool kit is robust, having dealt with major infractions at Morgan State,” new Memphis Tigers athletic director says.
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June 2024
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Buckley: Tia’s dad won the day as Memphis’ new athletic director
Ed Scott and his young daughter Tia are a hit with Memphis Tigers supporters as he is introduced as the school’s new AD.
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Ed Scott’s resume prepares him for whatever comes Memphis’ way
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As Tigers welcome new AD, college sports world remains maddeningly uncertain
As the U of M waits for its new athletic director’s first day on the job, the rest of the Tigers athletic department traverses a path of unknowns throughout a summer of uncertainty.
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Memphis Tigers name Ed Scott athletic director
Memphis’ new athletic director is called “a forward-thinking, transformative leader with the vision to help us achieve the full potential of Tiger athletics.”
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Memphis Tigers zero in on Ed Scott as new athletic director
Virginia deputy athletic director Ed Scott emerged as one of three finalists for the Memphis AD job and all indications are the Tigers plan to hire him.
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Interim AD, two others added to Tigers athletic director search
The Memphis Tigers now are expected to interview up to 10 candidates for their vacant athletic director job, including current interim AD Jeff Crane.
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Candidates for U of M athletic director identified
Four candidates are expected to interview for the Memphis Tigers vacant AD position. The winning candidate who’s hired could be announced as soon as the end of the month.
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May 2024
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‘It’s gonna be very exciting': Silverfield anticipates big Tigers season
Silverfield and select Memphis coaches addressed fans during the second stop of the athletic department’s three-part “Tigers on Tour” event.
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Memphis Tigers announce kickoff times for 7 games, 3 ESPN games
Memphis’ game against Mizzou set for opening night of 2024-25 season
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Phase 1: Liberty Stadium renovations have begun
Phase 1 of renovation work at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is now underway.
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Three dates for Tigers on Tour events set
The Memphis athletics department announced East Memphis, Collierville and the Arlington/Lakeland area as its three locations.
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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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April 2024
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Martin: On the Memphis AD search and the U of M basketball roster
Spring is in the air, and things are busy over at the University of Memphis. Penny Hardaway still has some pieces to add, and the Tigers need a new athletic director.
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FedEx announces $25M for Memphis NIL deal
The Memphis-based American multinational conglomerate is investing $5 million per year for the next five years in University of Memphis student-athletes “who will be promoting FedEx initiatives,” according to a press release.
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February 2024
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Memphis Tigers paying homage to their Black pioneers
In September of last year, the Memphis athletic department launched its trailblazers initiative to honor each sport’s first Black athlete to play for the Tigers.
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January 2024
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U of M announces seven Hall of Fame inductees
The induction ceremony for the new University of Memphis Hall of Fame members will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Billy J. Murphy Complex.
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DeAndre Williams signs with Philippine pro team, records double-double in debut
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December 2023
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Tigers fall to Tulsa in AAC opener
Despite a fast start, the Tigers would not be able to match the hot shooting of the Golden Hurricane and suffered the 71-62 loss.
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Memphis linebackers coach to become interim DC for AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Memphis linebackers coach Jordon Hankins will be the interim defensive coordinator for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl game against Iowa State.
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