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MEMPHIS, Tenn-University of Memphis athletic director Tom Bowen released this statement Wednesday afternoon in response to the Big 12 Conference planning to take a closer look at expansion.
Statement from University of Memphis Athletic Director Tom Bowen:
“We work each day to build a championship-caliber athletic department where our student-athletes succeed in the classroom, on the field of play and in the community. The University is prepared to take action when opportunities to increase the level of positive attention and exposure for our city, campus and Athletic Department are presented. The University of Memphis continues to gain national recognition for its advancements in research, teaching and student accomplishments, and the Athletic Department is one part of that winning combination.”
