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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' bid to join Big 12 falls short as conference leaders rebuff $200 million proposal from school
Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reported Monday that Memphis president Bill Hardgrave spent more than a year meeting ...
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Big 12’s latest rejection of Memphis leaves school’s next steps in question
The Big 12’s denial of the Univ. of Memphis’ latest bid into the conference once again leads to questions about Memphis’ ...
Memphis’ Big 12 pitch, including $200 million in sponsorships, isn’t gaining traction: Sources
According to people briefed on the situation, that proposal would include Memphis joining the Big 12 without taking revenue from the league for at least five years — what admini ...
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.
Sources: Memphis proposing lucrative offer to join Big 12, but it lacks support from conference leadership
The proposal from Memphis — one of the most aggressive membership propositions in college athletics history — features ...