What They’re Saying About New Memphis AD Ed Scott
Jun 28, 2024 | General
Carla Williams, University of Virginia Director of Athletics (via the Commercial Appeal)
"(Ed Scott is) highly, highly competent. Relatable. High character. High integrity. Strong, strong advocate for higher education through sports. Very competitive. He can recruit. He can fundraise. Excellent communicator. Hard worker. I just think it's a home run hire."
Gene Smith, Ohio State University retiring Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletic Director
"Ed is an exceptional, seasoned and values-based leader. His diverse experiences will contribute significantly to helping lead Memphis Athletics. He is an outstanding person who everyone will connect with comfortably."
David K. Wilson, Morgan State President (via the Commercial Appeal)
"Ed Scott knows how to get things done, and people love working with him. He is a leader par excellence. We refer to him as the beloved son of Morgan."
Jim Phillips, ACC Commissioner (via the Commercial Appeal)
"I think he's a perfect fit for Memphis at this time. He identifies with Memphis, and Memphis identifies with him when you look at the student body and you look at the city and you look at his past. I'm really proud of him, and I'm super happy for a great school like Memphis to have him leading their department."
Tim Pernetti, AAC Commissioner
"Ed Scott is an excellent choice as the next Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics at Memphis. He is an experienced, accomplished and well-respected leader in collegiate athletics. We are excited to welcome Ed to the American Athletic Conference and we look forward to assisting him on his journey with Memphis Athletics."
Tony Bennett, Virginia Men's Basketball Head Coach
"Ed is a high character leader who is passionate about serving student-athletes, coaches and staff. He is innovative and a competitor with a great understanding of the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics. Ed's eyes lit up when he learned of this opportunity, and he will do an outstanding job at Memphis. I am thankful for all Ed did for our athletic department and our program. He will be missed."
Tony Elliott, University of Virginia Fralin Family Head Football Coach
"I'm super excited for Ed Scott and his opportunity to become the athletics director at the University of Memphis. I'm delighted for the University of Memphis, the athletic department, all the student-athletes and the community. They're getting an unbelievable person and leader, a great communicator, a person that can connect with all individuals, someone who has a big picture vision, but also someone who has the ability to see the here and now.
It is a great opportunity for the faculty, staff, and the academic community because they're getting an individual that is very passionate about the lives, well-being and growth of the young people in the athletics department and equally enthusiastic about the connection amongst all the individuals that he touches.
I wish Ed all the best. I am going to miss him here at UVA. He was a great resource, but more importantly, a great friend."
Bubba Cunningham, University of North Carolina Director of Athletics
"Ed Scott is an excellent leader who cares about students and their college experience. He is prepared to handle the changes in college athletics that continue to occur, and Memphis is fortune to have him as its Director of Athletics."