(02-26-2015 01:21 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 01:19 PM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 01:16 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 01:14 PM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 01:08 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  Phi Slamma Jamma

Sampson, as well, has quite a dancing record. Check him out too.

He has to do it at Houston first. Indiana is on a different level.

On a side note, there were a loud minority that wanted to see us hire Pastner at one time because of his Houston ties.

Glad we didn't go there.

Pastner has been to 4 straight NCAA's. Pastner is a good fit at a program like Houston in basketball.

He (Pastner) just didn't make the cut at Houston. Memphis had other standards.

He didn't make the cut because he was 25 years old at the time. Obviously he could recruit but as seen with Dickey, that doesn't mean it will yield results.

(02-26-2015 03:54 PM)UCF08 Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 02:41 PM)BIgCatonProwl Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 11:20 AM)jaredf29 Wrote:  The AAC has three with UC, Houston, and UCF.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/stor...tball-jobs

This is nothing but a stealth shopping list for ESPN, a subversive way of saying who they want, once expansion happens again, what your TV partner wants does matter since they are paying the bills.

Not, it's just silly off-season writing. Do you really think this guy is being told by ESPN execs who to put into this article because it will subtly hint at who ESPN would want? Why bother, there's nothing illegal in ESPN just straight up telling the conferences what they'd be paid based on their members, so why the subversion?

I find quite interesting that all the top 5 are candidates for expansion, no disrespect to SMU, they have a great history and tradition ( believe that's why there on the missed the cut list), but what have they done within the last 30 years or 5 years to be on that list, except for what I've mentioned earlier that they have great program history (and again that why I believe why they are on the list)? Boise, target B12 or to AAC, BYU target B12, Cincy target B12, UCF target B12, UH target (writer went as as to say, they are a viable candidate for Big 12 membership) ACC or PAC, Just miss the cut programs SMU possible target ACC or PAC?, CSU target Big 12 or AAC, Marshall target AAC to backfill? Looks like a ESPN CFB shopping list to me.

(02-26-2015 01:16 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 01:14 PM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  Sampson, as well, has quite a dancing record. Check him out too.

He has to do it at Houston first. Indiana is on a different level.

Because Oklahoma is such a basketball power.........

Give him time to actually recruit his players and set the schedule and you will see the results you a referencing.

Not claiming sweet 16 (well not yet.... jk) but you will see quite a different team this time next year and into 16-17.

(02-26-2015 09:44 PM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 01:21 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 01:19 PM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 01:16 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 01:14 PM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  Sampson, as well, has quite a dancing record. Check him out too.

He has to do it at Houston first. Indiana is on a different level.

On a side note, there were a loud minority that wanted to see us hire Pastner at one time because of his Houston ties.

Glad we didn't go there.

Pastner has been to 4 straight NCAA's. Pastner is a good fit at a program like Houston in basketball.

He (Pastner) just didn't make the cut at Houston. Memphis had other standards.

It been a while for you guys in the NCAA or NIT. Houston fans would take Pastner if they could get him

(02-27-2015 08:28 AM)BIgCatonProwl Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 03:54 PM)UCF08 Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 02:41 PM)BIgCatonProwl Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 11:20 AM)jaredf29 Wrote:  The AAC has three with UC, Houston, and UCF.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/stor...tball-jobs

This is nothing but a stealth shopping list for ESPN, a subversive way of saying who they want, once expansion happens again, what your TV partner wants does matter since they are paying the bills.

Not, it's just silly off-season writing. Do you really think this guy is being told by ESPN execs who to put into this article because it will subtly hint at who ESPN would want? Why bother, there's nothing illegal in ESPN just straight up telling the conferences what they'd be paid based on their members, so why the subversion?

I find quite interesting that all the top 5 are candidates for expansion, no disrespect to SMU, they have a great history and tradition ( believe that's why there on the missed the cut list), but what have they done within the last 30 years or 5 years to be on that list, except for what I've mentioned earlier that they have great program history (and again that why I believe why they are on the list)? Boise, target B12 or to AAC, BYU target B12, Cincy target B12, UCF target B12, UH target (writer went as as to say, they are a viable candidate for Big 12 membership) ACC or PAC, Just miss the cut programs SMU possible target ACC or PAC?, CSU target Big 12 or AAC, Marshall target AAC to backfill? Looks like ESPN CFB shopping list to me.

Interesting take, I genuinely didn't comsider that. However, ESPN has enough clout and power of the purse that I think if they absolutely wanted to push expansion they could get what they want without printing pieces like this.

(02-27-2015 10:19 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  It been a while for you guys in the NCAA or NIT. Houston fans would take Pastner if they could get him

lmao

Tom Penders took Houston to the dance in his last year.

Only a FOOL would choose Pastner over Sampson, and that's who we've got.

Isn't it a bit moronic to be talking about basketball coaches in a football thread. "Group of 5" is an uninspired football term.

(02-27-2015 11:06 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  Isn't it a bit moronic to be talking about basketball coaches in a football thread. "Group of 5" is an uninspired football term.

You bought basketball or may I say Pastner up. You were trying to say Houston dodged a bullet not hiring him but the fact is at the present time for the state of UH basketball. Pastner would be a good hire for them. Pastner is only a disappointment to Memphis because we are competing at a higher level than UH at the present time.

(02-27-2015 11:03 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 10:19 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  It been a while for you guys in the NCAA or NIT. Houston fans would take Pastner if they could get him

lmao

Tom Penders took Houston to the dance in his last year.

Only a FOOL would choose Pastner over Sampson, and that's who we've got.

We will see. Alabama fans are open to taking Pastner so I don't know why it is beneath Houston fans.

(02-27-2015 11:23 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:06 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  Isn't it a bit moronic to be talking about basketball coaches in a football thread. "Group of 5" is an uninspired football term.

You bought basketball or may I say Pastner up. You were trying to say Houston dodged a bullet not hiring him but the fact is at the present time for the state of UH basketball. Pastner would be a good hire for them. Pastner is only a disappointment to Memphis because we are competing at a higher level than UH at the present time.

I guess that little jab unleashed the Kraken. lmao

Trust me, Houston fans were well aware of Pastner long before he was hired at Memphis. Most of his supporters get mocked on our board.

That's just the reality of the situation. I hope he works out for you guys and look forward to seeing him in blue next year.

(02-27-2015 11:32 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:23 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:06 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  Isn't it a bit moronic to be talking about basketball coaches in a football thread. "Group of 5" is an uninspired football term.

You bought basketball or may I say Pastner up. You were trying to say Houston dodged a bullet not hiring him but the fact is at the present time for the state of UH basketball. Pastner would be a good hire for them. Pastner is only a disappointment to Memphis because we are competing at a higher level than UH at the present time.

I guess that little jab unleashed the Kraken. lmao

Trust me, Houston fans were well aware of Pastner long before he was hired at Memphis. Most of his supporters get mocked on our board.

That's just the reality of the situation. I hope he works out for you guys and look forward to seeing him in blue next year.

You should want him gone. He is pretty dominate against Houston.
I am not mad at all if you mock him but UH would take a coach that gets you to the dance 4 times in a row. If anything UH rebuilds with a new coach every couple of years. Pastner is better suited for jobs like UH or Alabama. There is a spot light at Memphis 24/7 for coaches in a basketball crazy city. It could really be a 50/50 siuation if he returns. If the big money folks see it's best took look at better options they will do so.

(02-27-2015 11:39 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:32 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:23 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:06 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  Isn't it a bit moronic to be talking about basketball coaches in a football thread. "Group of 5" is an uninspired football term.

You bought basketball or may I say Pastner up. You were trying to say Houston dodged a bullet not hiring him but the fact is at the present time for the state of UH basketball. Pastner would be a good hire for them. Pastner is only a disappointment to Memphis because we are competing at a higher level than UH at the present time.

I guess that little jab unleashed the Kraken. lmao

Trust me, Houston fans were well aware of Pastner long before he was hired at Memphis. Most of his supporters get mocked on our board.

That's just the reality of the situation. I hope he works out for you guys and look forward to seeing him in blue next year.

I am not mad at all if you mock him but UH would take a coach that gets you to the dance 4 times in a row. If anything UH rebuilds with a new coach every couple of years. Pastner is better suited for jobs like UH or Alabama. There is a spot light at Memphis 24/7 for coaches in a basketball crazy city. It could really be a 50/50 siuation if he returns. If the big money folks see it's best took look at better options they will do so.

I just don't know if the four straight had to do more with the strength of Memphis's program as opposed to the coach. I mean if Sampson had your fanbase, donor base, gameday facility and commitment don't you think he could get you to four straight tourney's?

(02-27-2015 11:43 AM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:39 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:32 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:23 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:06 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  Isn't it a bit moronic to be talking about basketball coaches in a football thread. "Group of 5" is an uninspired football term.

You bought basketball or may I say Pastner up. You were trying to say Houston dodged a bullet not hiring him but the fact is at the present time for the state of UH basketball. Pastner would be a good hire for them. Pastner is only a disappointment to Memphis because we are competing at a higher level than UH at the present time.

I guess that little jab unleashed the Kraken. lmao

Trust me, Houston fans were well aware of Pastner long before he was hired at Memphis. Most of his supporters get mocked on our board.

That's just the reality of the situation. I hope he works out for you guys and look forward to seeing him in blue next year.

I am not mad at all if you mock him but UH would take a coach that gets you to the dance 4 times in a row. If anything UH rebuilds with a new coach every couple of years. Pastner is better suited for jobs like UH or Alabama. There is a spot light at Memphis 24/7 for coaches in a basketball crazy city. It could really be a 50/50 siuation if he returns. If the big money folks see it's best took look at better options they will do so.

I just don't know if the four straight had to do more with the strength of Memphis's program as opposed to the coach. I mean if Sampson had your fanbase, donor base, gameday facility and commitment don't you think he could get you to four straight tourney's?

Any good coach would capitalize on that. Pastner did that for those 4 straight years with getting the talent with strong classes. He screwed up terribly not valuing our guard siuation when we had Joe Jackson and company. He should of had a PG being preped during Joe's junior or senior year. He is just throwing a bunch of new guys on the floor for the first time and this is what happens. He had some chances in 2014 to get good wing help but couldn't close out against programs like Xaiver or Oregon for Bluiett and Lyle. He settled for jucos and got burned this year. 3 players transferred before they could do anything. 1 of the jucos is out for the season and now we have 2 players from the class even contributing. It is a mess with the roster and it will take a offseason of cleaning up and smart recruiting.

(02-27-2015 11:43 AM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:39 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:32 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:23 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:06 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  Isn't it a bit moronic to be talking about basketball coaches in a football thread. "Group of 5" is an uninspired football term.

You bought basketball or may I say Pastner up. You were trying to say Houston dodged a bullet not hiring him but the fact is at the present time for the state of UH basketball. Pastner would be a good hire for them. Pastner is only a disappointment to Memphis because we are competing at a higher level than UH at the present time.

I guess that little jab unleashed the Kraken. lmao

Trust me, Houston fans were well aware of Pastner long before he was hired at Memphis. Most of his supporters get mocked on our board.

That's just the reality of the situation. I hope he works out for you guys and look forward to seeing him in blue next year.

I am not mad at all if you mock him but UH would take a coach that gets you to the dance 4 times in a row. If anything UH rebuilds with a new coach every couple of years. Pastner is better suited for jobs like UH or Alabama. There is a spot light at Memphis 24/7 for coaches in a basketball crazy city. It could really be a 50/50 siuation if he returns. If the big money folks see it's best took look at better options they will do so.

I just don't know if the four straight had to do more with the strength of Memphis's program as opposed to the coach. I mean if Sampson had your fanbase, donor base, gameday facility and commitment don't you think he could get you to four straight tourney's?

Bingo. The talent that Pastner had is what got us to the NCAA's. Josh was able to get that talent Bc those kids grew up watching Cal's Memphis teams and wanted to be a part of it. That talent made up for Josh's coaching shortcomings. Hell, Sampson would have done A TON more with that talent than Josh did. No doubt about it. Cue Ramen..

(02-27-2015 12:02 PM)MemTiger90 Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:43 AM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:39 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:32 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:23 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  You bought basketball or may I say Pastner up. You were trying to say Houston dodged a bullet not hiring him but the fact is at the present time for the state of UH basketball. Pastner would be a good hire for them. Pastner is only a disappointment to Memphis because we are competing at a higher level than UH at the present time.

I guess that little jab unleashed the Kraken. lmao

Trust me, Houston fans were well aware of Pastner long before he was hired at Memphis. Most of his supporters get mocked on our board.

That's just the reality of the situation. I hope he works out for you guys and look forward to seeing him in blue next year.

I am not mad at all if you mock him but UH would take a coach that gets you to the dance 4 times in a row. If anything UH rebuilds with a new coach every couple of years. Pastner is better suited for jobs like UH or Alabama. There is a spot light at Memphis 24/7 for coaches in a basketball crazy city. It could really be a 50/50 siuation if he returns. If the big money folks see it's best took look at better options they will do so.

I just don't know if the four straight had to do more with the strength of Memphis's program as opposed to the coach. I mean if Sampson had your fanbase, donor base, gameday facility and commitment don't you think he could get you to four straight tourney's?

Bingo. The talent that Pastner had is what got us to the NCAA's. Josh was able to get that talent Bc those kids grew up watching Cal's Memphis teams and wanted to be a part of it. That talent made up for Josh's coaching shortcomings. Hell, Sampson would have done A TON more with that talent than Josh did. No doubt about it. Cue Ramen..

Did you not see my post above yours. I already said Josh messed up our guard siuation not grooming a PG during the Jackson era. I have already admitted the roster is a mess. I am mad that Nick King still hasn't found a spot that suits him. A fat Kedren wasn't what I saw coming when we got this all SEC performer.

(02-27-2015 12:07 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 12:02 PM)MemTiger90 Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:43 AM)wavefan12 Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:39 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:32 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  I guess that little jab unleashed the Kraken. lmao

Trust me, Houston fans were well aware of Pastner long before he was hired at Memphis. Most of his supporters get mocked on our board.

That's just the reality of the situation. I hope he works out for you guys and look forward to seeing him in blue next year.

I am not mad at all if you mock him but UH would take a coach that gets you to the dance 4 times in a row. If anything UH rebuilds with a new coach every couple of years. Pastner is better suited for jobs like UH or Alabama. There is a spot light at Memphis 24/7 for coaches in a basketball crazy city. It could really be a 50/50 siuation if he returns. If the big money folks see it's best took look at better options they will do so.

I just don't know if the four straight had to do more with the strength of Memphis's program as opposed to the coach. I mean if Sampson had your fanbase, donor base, gameday facility and commitment don't you think he could get you to four straight tourney's?

Bingo. The talent that Pastner had is what got us to the NCAA's. Josh was able to get that talent Bc those kids grew up watching Cal's Memphis teams and wanted to be a part of it. That talent made up for Josh's coaching shortcomings. Hell, Sampson would have done A TON more with that talent than Josh did. No doubt about it. Cue Ramen..

Did you not see my post above yours. I already said Josh messed up our guard siuation not grooming a PG during the Jackson era. I have already admitted the roster is a mess. I am mad that Nick King still hasn't found a spot that suits him. A fat Kedren wasn't what I saw coming when we got this all SEC performer.

Chill Bud. I'm just starting to put "Cue Ramen" after all of my posts haha

(02-27-2015 11:03 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 10:19 AM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  It been a while for you guys in the NCAA or NIT. Houston fans would take Pastner if they could get him

lmao

Tom Penders took Houston to the dance in his last year.

Only a FOOL would choose Pastner over Sampson, and that's who we've got.

And came close most other years.

(02-26-2015 11:40 AM)HURRICANEWARNING Wrote:  

(02-26-2015 11:20 AM)jaredf29 Wrote:  The AAC has three with UC, Houston, and UCF.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/stor...tball-jobs

NOT.

Thank you Mr. Early 90's catchphrases, that comment was bully!