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Big East Bound
University of Memphis President Dr. Shirley C. Raines and BIG EAST Commissioner John
M. Marinatto announced on Wednesday, February 8, that the University of Memphis had
accepted a formal invitation to join the BIG EAST Conference as an all-sports member
beginning in July of 2013.
In the press conference, BIG EAST Commissioner John Marinatto stated, “Over the past
decade, the University of Memphis has demonstrated an unwavering commitment of competing
at the highest level in college sports. The University has positioned itself for long-term
success by upgrading facilities and investing wisely in various areas of the athletic
department including coaching and administration. We are confident that the addition
of this outstanding athletics program located in a top 50 media market and in the
heart of the nation’s largest conference footprint will further propel the BIG EAST
and the University of Memphis to even greater levels of success in the future.”
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Tigers in Times Square!
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| February 2012 |
TIGERS ENTER BIG EAST
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CASE AWARD
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REUNION WEEKEND
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| ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT |
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In 2015, the BIG EAST football membership will consist of Boise State, UCF, Cincinnati,
Connecticut, Houston, Louisville, Memphis, Navy, Rutgers, San Diego State, SMU and
USF.
In 2015, the BIG EAST basketball membership will include UCF, Cincinnati, Connecticut,
DePaul, Georgetown, Houston, Louisville, Marquette, Memphis, Notre Dame, Providence,
Rutgers, St. John’s, Seton Hall, SMU, USF and Villanova.
Click here to learn more and to watch Wednesday's press conference.
This change is exciting for the Alumni Association, as it signals further expansion
for us as well. We will be visiting our current Out of Town Alumni Clubs in cities
of Conference rivals more often, including the Texas, Florida and New England based
clubs. We also hope to form new Out of Town Clubs in cities of our new rival teams,
including Cincinnati, Louisville, San Diego, etc. Out of Town Clubs host watch parties
throughout the Tiger Football and Basketball seasons, and many host networking events
to reconnect alumni in the area. Click here to get involved with a Club in your area!
If you live in one of these areas and are interested in reconnecting with fellow Tigers
and getting more involved with an Alumni Club, please contact Alumni Coordinator Terez
Wilson at twilson2@memphis.edu or 800/678-TRAX.
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