University of Memphis Athletics
University of Memphis Responds to IARP Decision
Sep 27, 2022 | General
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis has received the decision on the Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP) case involving its men's basketball program.
To read the decision, CLICK HERE.
University of Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch
"We sincerely appreciate the patience and support of Tiger Nation throughout this long and arduous process. Since 2019, there has been a weight of uncertainty on the shoulders of our men's basketball program relating to this case, which we recognize was extremely challenging for everyone to bear. Now that the IARP has arrived at its final decision, we are ready to turn the page and continue supporting our coaches and student-athletes on the court and in the classroom. I would like to make it clear that Coach Hardaway, his staff and our student-athletes represented our University with class and dignity throughout this entire process. As we noted in our response to the Notice of Allegations, we have proactively made efforts to enhance our athletic compliance infrastructure and will continue to do so. To that end, we are thankful to the IARP for recognizing and reflecting that in its decision. As we prepare for a new season, we are all excited and ready to move forward, together."
University of Memphis Head Men's Basketball Coach Penny Hardaway
"We have finally arrived at the end of an extremely challenging period, and I could not be more grateful. I would like to thank our players and their families, as well as our coaches and our support staff, for continuing to focus on what we could control as this process lingered. Believe me, none of this was easy, but this group always had faith. Tiger Nation, you have my eternal gratitude for continuing to believe in us and supporting us. We never take that belief and support for granted. As I tell our team, we do what we do for our great City. Our University and athletic department leadership worked tirelessly to help present the facts of our case. I am thankful to the IARP for allowing us to present those facts and making its decision based on the facts. It's now time to put all of this behind us. Brighter days are ahead, and we cannot wait to share in future successes as one Memphis."
University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave
"This investigation has been a cloud over the men's basketball program for three years, and we are happy to have the process concluded. I would like to express sincere gratitude to members of our University staff, athletic department staff and legal team who devoted significant time to preparing the facts of our case, as well as the IARP for attentively listening to those facts and thoughtfully rendering its decision. We respect and will fully comply with the IARP's decision."
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
To read the decision, CLICK HERE.
University of Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch
"We sincerely appreciate the patience and support of Tiger Nation throughout this long and arduous process. Since 2019, there has been a weight of uncertainty on the shoulders of our men's basketball program relating to this case, which we recognize was extremely challenging for everyone to bear. Now that the IARP has arrived at its final decision, we are ready to turn the page and continue supporting our coaches and student-athletes on the court and in the classroom. I would like to make it clear that Coach Hardaway, his staff and our student-athletes represented our University with class and dignity throughout this entire process. As we noted in our response to the Notice of Allegations, we have proactively made efforts to enhance our athletic compliance infrastructure and will continue to do so. To that end, we are thankful to the IARP for recognizing and reflecting that in its decision. As we prepare for a new season, we are all excited and ready to move forward, together."
University of Memphis Head Men's Basketball Coach Penny Hardaway
"We have finally arrived at the end of an extremely challenging period, and I could not be more grateful. I would like to thank our players and their families, as well as our coaches and our support staff, for continuing to focus on what we could control as this process lingered. Believe me, none of this was easy, but this group always had faith. Tiger Nation, you have my eternal gratitude for continuing to believe in us and supporting us. We never take that belief and support for granted. As I tell our team, we do what we do for our great City. Our University and athletic department leadership worked tirelessly to help present the facts of our case. I am thankful to the IARP for allowing us to present those facts and making its decision based on the facts. It's now time to put all of this behind us. Brighter days are ahead, and we cannot wait to share in future successes as one Memphis."
University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave
"This investigation has been a cloud over the men's basketball program for three years, and we are happy to have the process concluded. I would like to express sincere gratitude to members of our University staff, athletic department staff and legal team who devoted significant time to preparing the facts of our case, as well as the IARP for attentively listening to those facts and thoughtfully rendering its decision. We respect and will fully comply with the IARP's decision."
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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