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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 ...
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." ...
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 suggests true cost rising to join Power Four conference
The University of Memphis' Big 12 pitch suggests that the true cost to join a Power Four conference may be rising.
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
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Memphis HC Breaks Silence on American Exit After Big 12 Snub
It was in 2019 when Memphis burst onto the national scene. The post Memphis HC Ryan Silverfield Breaks Silence on Leaving ...