University of Memphis Athletic Development

Vision for Victory Campaign Sells 100th Brick

dlarivir — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:30:54 +0000

The Vision for Victory Brick Campaign has hit the century mark! Memphis alumni, community members, Greek students and businesses have taken advantage of this unique opportunity to “cement” themselves in Tiger history. Each brick has been customized with its own unique inscription and logo, some honoring or in memory of loved ones, family, or friends, or recognizing a business, birthday, or graduation.

The milestone 100^th brick was sold to loyal Tiger fans Randy and Laurie Higginbotham. “This was a great opportunity to honor both Randy and our son Michael’s graduation from the University of Memphis, and it will be on Park Avenue Campus forever, for many generations to visit. Every True Blue Tiger fan should have a brick,” Laurie said.

The historical first installment of bricks will occur this August and will adorn the walkway to the Memphis Tigers Football Complex and brand new Indoor Practice Facility. The deadline to purchase a brick for this year is July 1, 2012.

To purchase, or find out more information about, a Vision for Victory Brick, follow one of these 3 easy steps:

Go online to www.memphisathleticsdevelopment.com
Call 901-678-2334
Click HERE to view the Vision for Victory Brick Campaign form

2012 Spring Tiger Tour

dlarivir — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:59:22 +0000

The 2012 Spring Tiger Tour Featuring Head Coaches Justin Fuente, Melissa McFerrin, and Josh Pastner is right around the corner!

Join us for our first stop is in Nashville for a Golf Tournament (10 a.m.) at Gaylord Springs Links followed by a reception (5 p.m.)on Tuesday, April 24th. Events are hosted by Tiger Scholarship Fund & UofM Nashville Alumni Association. Click HERE for more information on the Golf Tournament.

Our second stop will be a reception in Jackson, TN on Wednesday, April 25th at 5:30 p.m. at teh University of Memphis Lambuth Campus in the Jack Morris Ballroom in the Wilder College Union Building. $15 per person.

Our third and final stop will be in Memphis on Thursday, April 26th at 5:30 p.m. in the University of Memphis Athletics Department New Assembly Room. $15 per person.

We ask everyone to pre-register HERE for Receptions Only.

2012 Blue / Gray Game & Hospitality Tent

dlarivir — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:01:38 +0000

Please join the Athletics Development Office & University of Memphis Alumni Association at the Pre-Game Hospitality Tent

Saturday, March 31^stLiberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (tent will be located on Tiger Lane)

Tent Opens at 11:00 a.m. – Complimentary BBQ provided by The Original Leonard’s Pit BBQ
Soft Drinks, Water, Beer, and Wine

Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. - Pre-Game Festivities at Tiger Lane (Pep Rally, Live Music, Kid’s Activities & Inflatables, Free Ice Cream, & Photo Booth)
12:00 p.m. – 2012 Tiger Football Team takes the field

To assist us with planning Please RSVP to 678-4585 or dlarivir@memphis.edu by March 29th

Memphis Athletics Endowment Donors Honored at Xavier Halftime

dlarivir — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:55:51 +0000

During halftime of the Xavier game on February 4^th, we held a special ceremony honoring Athletics donors who have established a permanent endowment for the benefit of Memphis Student-Athletes. These endowments created through various means (including wills/estates) provide key resources to enable our programs to excel, and help fund student-athlete scholarships. We appreciate these donors who have established funds that will exist to support Memphis Athletics forever.

For information on how to create an Athletics endowment contact Adam Walker, Director of Major Gifts adam.walker@memphis.edu or 678-3910.

MEMPHIS ATHLETICS ENDOWMENTS:Curtis Person Golf Scholarship Fund

J.C. (Jake) Fondren Scholarship

Avron Fogelman Baseball Scholarship

Doug Granger Memorial Scholarship

C. Hillman Robbins Memorial Scholarship

Cockroft Laughlin Baseball Scholarship

A. Eugene “Doc” Smith Scholarship Fund

Helen Hamilton Memorial Golf Scholarship

Gilmore Family Football Scholarship

Tim McCage Memorial Soccer Fund

The Paul W. Barrett, Jr. Charitable Trust

Larry O. Finch Scholarship

Jeff Roth Memphis Basketball Scholarship

Roger and Sheila Cunningham Memphis Basketball Scholarship

Endowments, the Need

Top 10 Athletics Endowments

-According to The Chronicle of Higher Education 2009

Institution	Athletics Endowment
1. Stanford	~$600,000,000
2.North Carolina at Chapel Hill	~$212,000,000
3. Duke	$150,717,426
4. Texas	~$100,000,000
5. Boston College	~$100,000,000
6. Georgia Tech	$80,058,950
7. Virginia	$61,873,981
8. Washington	$56,000,000
9. Georgia	$51,000,000
10. Penn State	$49,390,069
Connecticut	$48,051,366
Ohio State	$46,139,682
University of Tennessee	$38,385,450
University of Mississippi	$13,462,889

University of Memphis	$1,494,108

BIG EAST bound in 2013!!!

dlarivir — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:52:22 +0000

Time Square welcome Memphis Tiger to the BIG EAST

University of Memphis President Dr. Shirley C. Raines and BIG EAST Commissioner John M. Marinatto announced on Wednesday that Memphis had accepted a formal invitation to join the BIG EAST Conference as an all-sports member beginning in July of 2013.

The BIG EAST Conference Board of Directors, by a unanimous vote of its Presidents, extended the invitation for membership to Memphis.

Click HERE for Complete Article

February 4th – Pre-Game Women’s Basketball Hospitality

dlarivir — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:41:33 +0000

Tigers vs. UCF
Saturday, February 4, 2012
In Legends Lounge (Plaza Level in the FedEx Time Center across from section 115)
Room open from 3:00 -3:45 pm
Tip-Off at 4:00 pm

Menu- Dry Snacks – iced tea & water – cash bar

Your men’s ticket will get you in to the women’s game OR wear pink and watch the women’s basketball game from the lower level for FREE!

First 700 people will get a free Memphis beanie

February 4th – Pre-Game Men’s Basketball Hospitality ($5,000+ donors)

dlarivir — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:36:56 +0000

Tigers vs. Xavier
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Room opens at 11:00 am
Tip-Off at 12:00 pm

Menu- BBQ Pulled Pork, Beans, Cole Slaw, & Brownies– iced tea & water – cash bar

2012 Football Schedule

dlarivir — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:57:40 +0000

2012 Football Schedule (Times TBA)

Sept. 1            UT-MARTIN
Sept. 8            at Arkansas State
Sept. 15          MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Sept. 22          at Duke
Sept. 29          BYE

Oct. 6              RICE
Oct. 13            at East Carolina
Oct. 20            UCF
Oct. 27            at SMU

Nov. 3             at Marshall
Nov. 10           TULANE
Nov. 17           at UAB
Nov. 24           SOUTHERN MISS

February 11th – Pre-Game Men’s Basketball Hospitality ($5,000+ donors)

dlarivir — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:16:42 +0000

Tigers vs. UAB
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Room opens at 6:00 pm
Tip-Off at 7:00 pm

Menu- Hot Dogs & Chili, slaw & condiments– iced tea & water – cash bar

You can follow Tiger Scholarship Fund on Facebook & Twitter!

dlarivir — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:27:45 +0000

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