Memphis AD says Pac-12 membership offer 'was not a good deal' after Tigers reaffirm commitment to AAC
The Pac-12's membership offer to Memphis would have been a "bad" deal for the university, Tigers athletic director Ed Scott said Thursday, confirming, too, that the Pac-12 was only willing to cover $2.5 million of AAC's $25 million exit fees.
Why did Memphis reject Pac-12 and stay in AAC? It came down to a bad deal, AD Ed Scott says
Scott spoke to media near the end of a whirlwind week. On Monday, Memphis released a statement saying it was committed to the AAC after the Pac-12 had offered it a spot in a rebuilt version of the conference. Memphis chose to stay in the AAC alongside Tulane, UTSA and South Florida, which had also been Pac-12 targets.
Memphis, Tulane, South Florida, UTSA reaffirm commitment to AAC after Pac-12 talks
The schools had seen presentations from the Pac-12 but ultimately felt the league’s uncertainty and travel weren’t enough to leave.
Memphis, Tulane, and South Florida decide to stay in the AAC after overtures from the new Pac-12
Memphis, Tulane, South Florida, and Texas-San Antonio announced Monday that they remain committed to the American Athletic Conference after receiving overtures from the Pac-12.
Memphis AD breaks silence on staying in AAC after Pac-12 rumors: ‘Not a good deal’
Memphis Athletics has been in the conversation as well. However, in late September, news broke that the program along with Tulane, USF, and UTSA planned to stay in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) despite Pac-12 discussions.
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