lmao

(01-08-2016 10:21 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 02:24 PM)tiger2000 Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 12:40 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  There are other reasons besides less interest in basketball for lack of poster participation that are readily discerned by perceptive observers.

Are we happy or sad about this?

Are you stalking me? You seem like a nice person, but I do not roll that way (not that there is anything wrong with that).

Does that mean you're happy?

(01-08-2016 10:32 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:21 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 02:24 PM)tiger2000 Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 12:40 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  There are other reasons besides less interest in basketball for lack of poster participation that are readily discerned by perceptive observers.

Are we happy or sad about this?

Are you stalking me? You seem like a nice person, but I do not roll that way (not that there is anything wrong with that).

Does that mean you're happy?

It is nice that you stick up for you friend. It makes me happy that it makes you happy.

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

It's no secret that Josh and Geoff don't get along. As a national CBB reporter told me a few weeks ago, he has rarely seen weaker support from local media for a major program like Memphis.

(01-09-2016 01:11 AM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

It's no secret that Josh and Geoff don't get along. As a national CBB reporter told me a few weeks ago, he has rarely seen weaker support from local media for a major program like Memphis.

Unless Jeff knows basketball CPR, I doubt his "support" would help.

(01-08-2016 11:08 AM)tiger2000 Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:46 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:44 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:42 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:40 AM)BealeStreetTiger Wrote:  I don’t blame the powers-that-be not buying him out.

Make him earn his money. Let him stay and suffer like everyone else.

The powers that be don't want to admit their 15-20 million dollar mistake.


Ego

He does appear to be improving...It's an evolution not a revolution though.

I don't see it. The stuff with Shaq IMO said a lot. Plus he don't have the options that he had in previous years. He's got his 7-8 guys now. If Dedric goes pro next year is going to be interesting.

It only took him 6 years to figure out that your bigs should not have to run out to the key (or past) to set a pick and run all the way back to the basket to defend the goal. That's progress. Slow progress, but progress.

Haha.....there is that.

(01-08-2016 05:58 PM)Sundanceuiuc Wrote:  I just a had an (insane) client take my meeting request for two weeks from now and twist it into why wasn't I already done (b/c he never got me confirmation on a key code question and I informed him his fee didn't go for drawing it twice) and demand one Wednesday at 9a.

...and how did that make you feel? Please tell me more.

(01-09-2016 01:11 AM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

It's no secret that Josh and Geoff don't get along. As a national CBB reporter told me a few weeks ago, he has rarely seen weaker support from local media for a major program like Memphis.

I wonder why that is?

(01-09-2016 01:11 AM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

It's no secret that Josh and Geoff don't get along. As a national CBB reporter told me a few weeks ago, he has rarely seen weaker support from local media for a major program like Memphis.

Media support is a by-product of community support. Josh lost the community support as evidence by attendance, TV ratings, web site hits, etc, and has therefore lost the media attention. When he was hired, this program enjoyed unparalleled interest from the local media. Quite frankly, Tiger basketball WAS the #1 sports story in the market. Now, its nowhere close and that's not the fault of the media... its the fault of the people running the program. After 7 years, you cant blame the Yugo salesman for not being able to sell the crappy car no one wants to buy.

(01-10-2016 12:26 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(01-09-2016 01:11 AM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

It's no secret that Josh and Geoff don't get along. As a national CBB reporter told me a few weeks ago, he has rarely seen weaker support from local media for a major program like Memphis.

Media support is a by-product of community support. Josh lost the community support as evidence by attendance, TV ratings, web site hits, etc, and has therefore lost the media attention. When he was hired, this program enjoyed unparalleled interest from the local media. Quite frankly, Tiger basketball WAS the #1 sports story in the market. Now, its nowhere close and that's not the fault of the media... its the fault of the people running the program. After 7 years, you cant blame the Yugo salesman for not being able to sell the crappy car no one wants to buy.

Nailed it...

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

They are football fanatics on 56. I've heard them talk for hours about football while either the Masters tournament, World Series, final four or NBA finals are going on. Why don't they just call it WHBQ Football 56? All football all the time. If basketball even gets a sniff it's the Grizzlies which are not doing any better than the Tigers. If nothing else talk about some of the past great Tiger teams and players. It's better than hearing non stop football. I'll agree the football Tigers have had a lot more to be excited about although it remains to be seen whether they will stay relevant or not with the coach not caring enough to see the season through before taking a powder.

(01-09-2016 01:11 AM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

It's no secret that Josh and Geoff don't get along. As a national CBB reporter told me a few weeks ago, he has rarely seen weaker support from local media for a major program like Memphis.

Then shame on Calkins. It is not his job to parrot the fan base. It's his job to report, good, bad or indifferent.

(01-10-2016 03:10 PM)Hoots Wrote:  

(01-09-2016 01:11 AM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

It's no secret that Josh and Geoff don't get along. As a national CBB reporter told me a few weeks ago, he has rarely seen weaker support from local media for a major program like Memphis.

Then shame on Calkins. It is not his job to parrot the fan base. It's his job to report, good, bad or indifferent.

Writers aren't stupid. They have seen, maybe closer than most, what goes on with programs and Memphis is no different. They cover other programs, maybe not as closely, but they are smart enough to compare and contrast.
They also talk to players, families and insiders and certainly draw conclusions.
Some reporters make up a portion of the nattering 9,000 and are likely to not take the team seriously until Josh is gone. It is what it is.

(01-10-2016 12:12 PM)mphsfan Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 05:58 PM)Sundanceuiuc Wrote:  I just a had an (insane) client take my meeting request for two weeks from now and twist it into why wasn't I already done (b/c he never got me confirmation on a key code question and I informed him his fee didn't go for drawing it twice) and demand one Wednesday at 9a.

...and how did that make you feel? Please tell me more.

Insanely stressed out since I'm booked drafting on my Monday meeting tomorrow until tomorrow. Add to that this guy has more juice than my normal client base and can either accelerate my studio's client development or hurt it in a serious manner.

C'est la vie, it's the life I've chosen and the client is always right. That's all I know and all I need to know.

Thanks for the couch mate, I haven't seen the cranium reducer in a few years and am seriously considering getting back in the couch position.

(01-10-2016 03:10 PM)Hoots Wrote:  

(01-09-2016 01:11 AM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

It's no secret that Josh and Geoff don't get along. As a national CBB reporter told me a few weeks ago, he has rarely seen weaker support from local media for a major program like Memphis.

Then shame on Calkins. It is not his job to parrot the fan base. It's his job to report, good, bad or indifferent.

Do you think personal animosity could slant his objectivity?

Changed title to now update it to 6 days. Just one day after a game against UCONN

(01-10-2016 02:43 PM)Antonio5fan Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

They are football fanatics on 56. I've heard them talk for hours about football while either the Masters tournament, World Series, final four or NBA finals are going on. Why don't they just call it WHBQ Football 56? All football all the time. If basketball even gets a sniff it's the Grizzlies which are not doing any better than the Tigers. If nothing else talk about some of the past great Tiger teams and players. It's better than hearing non stop football. I'll agree the football Tigers have had a lot more to be excited about although it remains to be seen whether they will stay relevant or not with the coach not caring enough to see the season through before taking a powder.

So, what's wrong with that? Maybe football is what draws the most interest, especially this time of year. Talking about past great Tiger teams or players doesn't take away from the fact that apathy has set in under the current coaching situation and for the most part, many have just stopped caring.

(01-10-2016 12:22 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(01-09-2016 01:11 AM)Penny Lane Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

It's no secret that Josh and Geoff don't get along. As a national CBB reporter told me a few weeks ago, he has rarely seen weaker support from local media for a major program like Memphis.

I wonder why that is?

Is josh a homo-phobe? Maybe, we can slam pastner for this also.

(01-10-2016 11:27 PM)wylioats Wrote:  

(01-10-2016 02:43 PM)Antonio5fan Wrote:  

(01-08-2016 10:27 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Nobody even mentions tiger basketball on the sports radio anymore. I know that 56 rarely has since the St Louis crew took over about 10 years ago but now even the others rarely mention it. Calkins hardly comes to games anymore so you won't be getting many columns.

They are football fanatics on 56. I've heard them talk for hours about football while either the Masters tournament, World Series, final four or NBA finals are going on. Why don't they just call it WHBQ Football 56? All football all the time. If basketball even gets a sniff it's the Grizzlies which are not doing any better than the Tigers. If nothing else talk about some of the past great Tiger teams and players. It's better than hearing non stop football. I'll agree the football Tigers have had a lot more to be excited about although it remains to be seen whether they will stay relevant or not with the coach not caring enough to see the season through before taking a powder.

So, what's wrong with that? Maybe football is what draws the most interest, especially this time of year. Talking about past great Tiger teams or players doesn't take away from the fact that apathy has set in under the current coaching situation and for the most part, many have just stopped caring.

Ate dinner at Local on the Square Saturday night and got there right at end of UConn game. I was shocked with all the TV's they had in the place that maybe two or 3 had our game on rest was on NFL (Pitt/Cincy). I didn't hear anyone cheering or moaning the outcome it may as well been USF playing UCF, really surprised me but it said a lot