(08-06-2014 03:41 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  You guys realize Pookie will be the starter with This guy backing him up for breathers. This title is very misleading

Shockeroo.

(08-06-2014 03:14 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 02:46 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/t...e_04934162

"Memphis - D’Marnier Cunningham isn’t officially listed at this point on the University of Memphis’ 2014-15 basketball roster, but the 5-9 point guard from Florida could play a significant role for the Tigers this season if he can meet NCAA academic requirements...“I felt after evaluating our team we needed somebody to help us in the backcourt for one year,” Pastner said.
“If he finishes all his NCAA requirements, I’d be willing to give him a scholarship for one year — and we’ve been very up front about this — with basically a team option the second year..."

http://gracsports.com/sports/mbkb/2013-1...inghamqozi

I really don't understand CJP sometimes. We've all known for 6 months that he has a need for an experienced PG for this year. There have been literally dozens of grad transfer PGs available this summer with much better resumes than this kid he is about to sign. Why he waits until the pickings are nonexistent to do something is baffling.

Dozens really? From Goodman's transfer list. Only including guys that might be eligible next year.:
-Kareem Canty Marshall to Auburn will sit out 2014-5 season
-Jacoby Davis Miss State, mom is sick in North Carolina transferring to be closer to her.
-Thomas Greer Austin Peay to Union University
-Ian Chiles - Graduated IUPUI to Tennessee averaged 16ppg but only 2 assists, more of a shooting guard than a PG.
-Jake Matthews Cornell averaged 4ppg and less than 1 apg
-Bubu Palo Iowa State to Colorado State - averaged 3 ppg 2 years ago at Iowa State
-Dimitri Batten - Old Dominion to Boston College - averaged 11ppg and less than 2 assists, more of a shooting guard.

There are some other guys that have been kicked off their teams that have some talent but none that we were either able to get or would even be eligible this year. It's not exactly like going to the store and saying give me one of them and one of them.

Cunningham is decent enough to give some backup minutes for us.

(08-06-2014 03:41 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  You guys realize Pookie will be the starter with This guy backing him up for breathers. This title is very misleading

You're just reiterating what someone else said earlier.

(08-06-2014 03:41 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  You guys realize Pookie will be the starter with This guy backing him up for breathers. This title is very misleading

You expecting Pookie to play 35 mpg? Probably more like 25-28. Then there are foul issues, possible string of bad games, injury (heaven forbid). Again (in my best Seinfeld voice) what's the deal with Magee? Is something brewing on the hush hush that the simple folk don't know?

(08-06-2014 03:45 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:41 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  You guys realize Pookie will be the starter with This guy backing him up for breathers. This title is very misleading

You're just reiterating what someone else said earlier.

Still true. The fact that you guys tried to say a walkon was starting is comical.

(08-06-2014 03:48 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:41 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  You guys realize Pookie will be the starter with This guy backing him up for breathers. This title is very misleading

You expecting Pookie to play 35 mpg? Probably more like 25-28. Then there are foul issues, possible string of bad games, injury (heaven forbid). Again (in my best Seinfeld voice) what's the deal with Magee? Is something brewing on the hush hush that the simple folk don't know?

Are you seriously trying to stir the pot? It's not like Magee was a MAA

(08-06-2014 03:14 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 02:46 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/t...e_04934162

"Memphis - D’Marnier Cunningham isn’t officially listed at this point on the University of Memphis’ 2014-15 basketball roster, but the 5-9 point guard from Florida could play a significant role for the Tigers this season if he can meet NCAA academic requirements...“I felt after evaluating our team we needed somebody to help us in the backcourt for one year,” Pastner said.
“If he finishes all his NCAA requirements, I’d be willing to give him a scholarship for one year — and we’ve been very up front about this — with basically a team option the second year..."

http://gracsports.com/sports/mbkb/2013-1...inghamqozi

I really don't understand CJP sometimes. We've all known for 6 months that he has a need for an experienced PG for this year. There have been literally dozens of grad transfer PGs available this summer with much better resumes than this kid he is about to sign. Why he waits until the pickings are nonexistent to do something is baffling.

He's known for more than 6 months.

(08-06-2014 03:48 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:41 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  You guys realize Pookie will be the starter with This guy backing him up for breathers. This title is very misleading

You expecting Pookie to play 35 mpg? Probably more like 25-28. Then there are foul issues, possible string of bad games, injury (heaven forbid). Again (in my best Seinfeld voice) what's the deal with Magee? Is something brewing on the hush hush that the simple folk don't know?

Magee is just going to take some time to develop. Probably better off the ball.

(08-06-2014 03:14 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 02:46 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/t...e_04934162

"Memphis - D’Marnier Cunningham isn’t officially listed at this point on the University of Memphis’ 2014-15 basketball roster, but the 5-9 point guard from Florida could play a significant role for the Tigers this season if he can meet NCAA academic requirements...“I felt after evaluating our team we needed somebody to help us in the backcourt for one year,” Pastner said.
“If he finishes all his NCAA requirements, I’d be willing to give him a scholarship for one year — and we’ve been very up front about this — with basically a team option the second year..."

http://gracsports.com/sports/mbkb/2013-1...inghamqozi

I really don't understand CJP sometimes. We've all known for 6 months that he has a need for an experienced PG for this year. There have been literally dozens of grad transfer PGs available this summer with much better resumes than this kid he is about to sign. Why he waits until the pickings are nonexistent to do something is baffling.

Stunning...hilarious...sad.

(08-06-2014 03:28 PM)MemphisTiger15 Wrote:  If we're starting walk on transfers at PG, this board is going to be a riot this year. I can already see a whole bunch of us getting banned during bball season.

Funnier than usual. Kudos.

(08-06-2014 03:53 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:14 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 02:46 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/t...e_04934162

"Memphis - D’Marnier Cunningham isn’t officially listed at this point on the University of Memphis’ 2014-15 basketball roster, but the 5-9 point guard from Florida could play a significant role for the Tigers this season if he can meet NCAA academic requirements...“I felt after evaluating our team we needed somebody to help us in the backcourt for one year,” Pastner said.
“If he finishes all his NCAA requirements, I’d be willing to give him a scholarship for one year — and we’ve been very up front about this — with basically a team option the second year..."

http://gracsports.com/sports/mbkb/2013-1...inghamqozi

I really don't understand CJP sometimes. We've all known for 6 months that he has a need for an experienced PG for this year. There have been literally dozens of grad transfer PGs available this summer with much better resumes than this kid he is about to sign. Why he waits until the pickings are nonexistent to do something is baffling.

He's known for more than 6 months.

this is correct

(08-06-2014 03:53 PM)mairving Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:48 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:41 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  You guys realize Pookie will be the starter with This guy backing him up for breathers. This title is very misleading

You expecting Pookie to play 35 mpg? Probably more like 25-28. Then there are foul issues, possible string of bad games, injury (heaven forbid). Again (in my best Seinfeld voice) what's the deal with Magee? Is something brewing on the hush hush that the simple folk don't know?

Magee is just going to take some time to develop. Probably better off the ball.

I agree!

(08-06-2014 03:31 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:28 PM)MemphisTiger15 Wrote:  If we're starting walk on transfers at PG, this board is going to be a riot this year. I can already see a whole bunch of us getting banned during bball season.

Hell nah, Pookie will lead us to the promised land.

I'm just glad he's still with us--- we who dwell in the wastelands. I kind of remember that Damon was a big fan of the merry Pookster.

(08-06-2014 03:14 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 02:46 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/t...e_04934162

"Memphis - D’Marnier Cunningham isn’t officially listed at this point on the University of Memphis’ 2014-15 basketball roster, but the 5-9 point guard from Florida could play a significant role for the Tigers this season if he can meet NCAA academic requirements...“I felt after evaluating our team we needed somebody to help us in the backcourt for one year,” Pastner said.
“If he finishes all his NCAA requirements, I’d be willing to give him a scholarship for one year — and we’ve been very up front about this — with basically a team option the second year..."

http://gracsports.com/sports/mbkb/2013-1...inghamqozi

I really don't understand CJP sometimes. We've all known for 6 months that he has a need for an experienced PG for this year. There have been literally dozens of grad transfer PGs available this summer with much better resumes than this kid he is about to sign. Why he waits until the pickings are nonexistent to do something is baffling.

He's doing it specifically to annoy you.

(08-06-2014 03:27 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Mountain out of not even a mole hill, as usual. Some of you peeps are tiresome. Pookie will likely start at PG. Need an experienced backup, not the next Shabazz Napier.

Can't KI run some PG?

(08-06-2014 04:37 PM)TigerBo Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:27 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Mountain out of not even a mole hill, as usual. Some of you peeps are tiresome. Pookie will likely start at PG. Need an experienced backup, not the next Shabazz Napier.

Can't KI run some PG?

He played some PG in HS, but he was tried there for a tiny bit last year, and was out of his element, IIRC. His handles aren't anywhere near good enough to be seriously considered there.

But it's not critical. Some peeps are trying to create a problem where there is none, or not one worth worrying about. Pookie will likely start. MaGee can play PG, if necessary. So can Markel. DeMarnier is simply a walkon with some experience, just as an insurance policy.

You would think the sky is falling, to read some posts. Sorta like Dom spraining his ankle in early August, and the world coming to an end.

(08-06-2014 04:08 PM)Joe1 Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:53 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:14 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 02:46 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/t...e_04934162

"Memphis - D’Marnier Cunningham isn’t officially listed at this point on the University of Memphis’ 2014-15 basketball roster, but the 5-9 point guard from Florida could play a significant role for the Tigers this season if he can meet NCAA academic requirements...“I felt after evaluating our team we needed somebody to help us in the backcourt for one year,” Pastner said.
“If he finishes all his NCAA requirements, I’d be willing to give him a scholarship for one year — and we’ve been very up front about this — with basically a team option the second year..."

http://gracsports.com/sports/mbkb/2013-1...inghamqozi

I really don't understand CJP sometimes. We've all known for 6 months that he has a need for an experienced PG for this year. There have been literally dozens of grad transfer PGs available this summer with much better resumes than this kid he is about to sign. Why he waits until the pickings are nonexistent to do something is baffling.

He's known for more than 6 months.

this is correct

Known what? : that this guy was going to come here?

(08-06-2014 04:08 PM)Joe1 Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:53 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:14 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 02:46 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/t...e_04934162

"Memphis - D’Marnier Cunningham isn’t officially listed at this point on the University of Memphis’ 2014-15 basketball roster, but the 5-9 point guard from Florida could play a significant role for the Tigers this season if he can meet NCAA academic requirements...“I felt after evaluating our team we needed somebody to help us in the backcourt for one year,” Pastner said.
“If he finishes all his NCAA requirements, I’d be willing to give him a scholarship for one year — and we’ve been very up front about this — with basically a team option the second year..."

http://gracsports.com/sports/mbkb/2013-1...inghamqozi

I really don't understand CJP sometimes. We've all known for 6 months that he has a need for an experienced PG for this year. There have been literally dozens of grad transfer PGs available this summer with much better resumes than this kid he is about to sign. Why he waits until the pickings are nonexistent to do something is baffling.

He's known for more than 6 months.

this is correct

Please read Post # 22.

(08-06-2014 04:08 PM)Joe1 Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:53 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 03:14 PM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(08-06-2014 02:46 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/t...e_04934162

"Memphis - D’Marnier Cunningham isn’t officially listed at this point on the University of Memphis’ 2014-15 basketball roster, but the 5-9 point guard from Florida could play a significant role for the Tigers this season if he can meet NCAA academic requirements...“I felt after evaluating our team we needed somebody to help us in the backcourt for one year,” Pastner said.
“If he finishes all his NCAA requirements, I’d be willing to give him a scholarship for one year — and we’ve been very up front about this — with basically a team option the second year..."

http://gracsports.com/sports/mbkb/2013-1...inghamqozi

I really don't understand CJP sometimes. We've all known for 6 months that he has a need for an experienced PG for this year. There have been literally dozens of grad transfer PGs available this summer with much better resumes than this kid he is about to sign. Why he waits until the pickings are nonexistent to do something is baffling.

He's known for more than 6 months.

this is correct

So I'm wondering... Are you guys just having fun, or do you really not know how many transfers and PG's CJP and his staff have researched/ contacted. As much of that info that can be publicly released is available in Grant's articles on Roar. Sometimes the recruiting info cannot be put out there, because it jeopardizes our chances. Recruiting is full of red herrings and subterfuge.

This year's team is going to be interesting. PG play is so critical to overall team success. How strong are our options ? Opinions vary. We'll see how it plays out. Hopefully there will be some surprises. I'm no big fan of tiny PGs. I know there have been some amazing tiny PGs, but they are by far the exception, not the rule.