Buckley: Ed Scott learned a lot about Liza Fletcher. And about Memphis.
As Memphians gathered to honor Liza Fletcher with a new stadium, Memphis Tigers athletic director Ed Scott learned a lot about his new community.Related content:
Topic: Ed Scott
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August 2024
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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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Details on new U of M athletic director Ed Scott’s contract emerge
Scott will earn an annual guaranteed compensation — or base salary — of $550,000 over a contract that spans five years, according to a memorandum of understanding obtained by The Daily Memphian.
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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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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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Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ quest to complete roster, Caleb Mills’ pursuit of waiver
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discuss Memphis basketball’s ongoing search for a wing, Caleb Mills’ pursuit of an eligibility waiver, the Tigers’ decision to hire Ed Scott as their new AD and more.
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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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Ed Scott becomes Tigers’ first Black athletic director: Why it matters
While Ed Scott works toward leaving the University of Memphis athletic department even better than he found it, his very presence as the new athletic director can inspire others.
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Martin: What’s next for the Memphis basketball roster?
It’s hard to imagine that Penny Hardaway is done adding to his roster, but it’s fair to wonder if there’s anyone he could bring in at this stage of the year that would make significant contributions next season.
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New Memphis AD Ed Scott says he’d ‘love to get in’ the ACC
Ed Scott, who was introduced as Memphis’ new AD in a press conference Friday, spoke about the Tigers’ place in conference realignment, how the university could fare in a future revenue-sharing model in college sports, and more.
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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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Calkins: Welcome to Memphis, Ed Scott! Now buckle up.
Ed Scott is the new AD at the University of Memphis. All he has to do is direct the largest construction project in program history, raise millions in cash, get Tiger hoops on track and lift the university into the Power 5.
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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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