Did Memphis Just Get Rejected by the Big 12 for the Final Time? | John Martin

With David Smoak, Paul Catalina, & Craig Smoak Longtime Memphis insider John Martin shares a personal and emotional reaction to the Big 12 declining a major offer from the University of Memphis. Despite multi-million dollar incentives, renovated facilities, and athletic success in football and basketball, Memphis was once again passed over. Martin explains the city’s frustration, the perception problems hurting Memphis behind the scenes, and why the Big 12’s past additions from the AAC may have worked against them. This is a deep dive into the realities of realignment politics and what Memphis can still do next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.