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Kinda suprised to see Memphis take him

(08-13-2022 07:01 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 05:48 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 04:53 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 04:16 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]^^ Underwhelming.

It is unrealistic to consistently anticipate a quality haul in August.

I welcome him and hope and expect he will faithfully execute the role assigned him.

I don't expect anything in August. And that looks like what we got. The guy from Spain looks about the same.

I mean, this is the same debate we always have. I don't want players on the roster just to fill spots and give Penny choices that take away from our best players getting the lion's share of the minutes.

I realize we need some for the rotation and injuries, but now we have 13 guys counting Jayden, and Penny is still looking to add another. Calipari routinely carried 10 or 11, and we essentially went to the F2 in 2008 using 6 players.

Fool me once...or twice...

You wrote you are “underwhelmed” which means you were expecting better. My point is it is an unrealistic expectation.

I recall a season when Anthony Rice had to play PG because of lack of depth. A thin roster is a risky undertaking. Young apparently knows his role and that may calm your fears of rotation damage.

No, that's not what I meant. I was expecting nobody. I don't want more people on the roster.

And I have no fears. It's only sports.

Plus, the roster is NOT thin. We already had 11 players, including 4 sure fire starters (Davis, Kennedy, Akot and Williams) who should get big minutes. One more starter and 6 backups are plenty. Dandridge, Kao, Lomax, Lawson, Lawson, McCadden, Jayden.

(08-13-2022 08:26 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 07:01 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 05:48 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 04:53 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 04:16 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]^^ Underwhelming.

It is unrealistic to consistently anticipate a quality haul in August.

I welcome him and hope and expect he will faithfully execute the role assigned him.

I don't expect anything in August. And that looks like what we got. The guy from Spain looks about the same.

I mean, this is the same debate we always have. I don't want players on the roster just to fill spots and give Penny choices that take away from our best players getting the lion's share of the minutes.

I realize we need some for the rotation and injuries, but now we have 13 guys counting Jayden, and Penny is still looking to add another. Calipari routinely carried 10 or 11, and we essentially went to the F2 in 2008 using 6 players.

Fool me once...or twice...

You wrote you are “underwhelmed” which means you were expecting better. My point is it is an unrealistic expectation.

I recall a season when Anthony Rice had to play PG because of lack of depth. A thin roster is a risky undertaking. Young apparently knows his role and that may calm your fears of rotation damage.

No, that's not what I meant. I was expecting nobody. I don't want more people on the roster.

And I have no fears. It's only sports.

Plus, the roster is NOT thin. We already had 11 players, including 4 sure fire starters (Davis, Kennedy, Akot and Williams) who should get big minutes. One more starter and 6 backups are plenty. Dandridge, Kao, Lomax, Lawson, Lawson, McCadden, Jayden.

There is no harm in adding another player to the roster for practice and depth purposes. Your fear (“reason for alarm” per https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear) that Penny will somehow misuse him is misplaced and puzzling.

(08-13-2022 08:55 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 08:26 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 07:01 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 05:48 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 04:53 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]It is unrealistic to consistently anticipate a quality haul in August.

I welcome him and hope and expect he will faithfully execute the role assigned him.

I don't expect anything in August. And that looks like what we got. The guy from Spain looks about the same.

I mean, this is the same debate we always have. I don't want players on the roster just to fill spots and give Penny choices that take away from our best players getting the lion's share of the minutes.

I realize we need some for the rotation and injuries, but now we have 13 guys counting Jayden, and Penny is still looking to add another. Calipari routinely carried 10 or 11, and we essentially went to the F2 in 2008 using 6 players.

Fool me once...or twice...

You wrote you are “underwhelmed” which means you were expecting better. My point is it is an unrealistic expectation.

I recall a season when Anthony Rice had to play PG because of lack of depth. A thin roster is a risky undertaking. Young apparently knows his role and that may calm your fears of rotation damage.

No, that's not what I meant. I was expecting nobody. I don't want more people on the roster.

And I have no fears. It's only sports.

Plus, the roster is NOT thin. We already had 11 players, including 4 sure fire starters (Davis, Kennedy, Akot and Williams) who should get big minutes. One more starter and 6 backups are plenty. Dandridge, Kao, Lomax, Lawson, Lawson, McCadden, Jayden.

There is no harm in adding another player to the roster for practice and depth purposes. Your fear (“reason for alarm” per https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear) that Penny will somehow misuse him is misplaced and puzzling.

I repeat. Not a fear, or "reason for alarm." That's silly. I'm not afraid if we lost 31 games this season, lol. I recall when we won 6, 6 and 8 games in 3 straight years. Nobody died.

As for Penny maybe "misusing him," it has nothing to do with him, specifically. It has to do with Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players. "Talent is the most important factor." Isn't that what you always say? Well, talent ain't crap if it's sitting on the bench.

If you think that hasn't happened, well...

I'm done...this is so repetitive. Same debate we had a year ago. Nobody is changing his mind here. But you continue to mischaracterize my points. I know you're smart enough to understand them. You just don't agree with them.

Fine. We disagree. As usual. Finis.

(08-13-2022 06:10 PM)Pony94 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 04:16 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]^^ Underwhelming.

He “retired” in April. I’m not going to knock the kid as he has a heart of gold so I want the best for him.

He lost minutes last season to Agunanne and it was Frank the Tank who made the Memphis bigs look silly. So, by that logic, Young should be a starter for the Tigers.

Seriously though….. quality kid. Just didn’t ever get a fair shake or much help in Jankistan.

(08-13-2022 10:04 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 08:55 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 08:26 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 07:01 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 05:48 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]I don't expect anything in August. And that looks like what we got. The guy from Spain looks about the same.

I mean, this is the same debate we always have. I don't want players on the roster just to fill spots and give Penny choices that take away from our best players getting the lion's share of the minutes.

I realize we need some for the rotation and injuries, but now we have 13 guys counting Jayden, and Penny is still looking to add another. Calipari routinely carried 10 or 11, and we essentially went to the F2 in 2008 using 6 players.

Fool me once...or twice...

You wrote you are “underwhelmed” which means you were expecting better. My point is it is an unrealistic expectation.

I recall a season when Anthony Rice had to play PG because of lack of depth. A thin roster is a risky undertaking. Young apparently knows his role and that may calm your fears of rotation damage.

No, that's not what I meant. I was expecting nobody. I don't want more people on the roster.

And I have no fears. It's only sports.

Plus, the roster is NOT thin. We already had 11 players, including 4 sure fire starters (Davis, Kennedy, Akot and Williams) who should get big minutes. One more starter and 6 backups are plenty. Dandridge, Kao, Lomax, Lawson, Lawson, McCadden, Jayden.

There is no harm in adding another player to the roster for practice and depth purposes. Your fear (“reason for alarm” per https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear) that Penny will somehow misuse him is misplaced and puzzling.

I repeat. Not a fear, or "reason for alarm." That's silly. I'm not afraid if we lost 31 games this season, lol. I recall when we won 6, 6 and 8 games in 3 straight years. Nobody died.

As for Penny maybe "misusing him," it has nothing to do with him, specifically. It has to do with Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players. "Talent is the most important factor." Isn't that what you always say? Well, talent ain't crap if it's sitting on the bench.

If you think that hasn't happened, well...

I'm done...this is so repetitive. Same debate we had a year ago. Nobody is changing his mind here. But you continue to mischaracterize my points. I know you're smart enough to understand them. You just don't agree with them.

Fine. We disagree. As usual. Finis.

"Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players" is a misuse of the roster by Penny, IMO. Let the reader decide...

Rest easy, I seriously doubt the 2021-22 Young version will play more than double digit minutes in tight games absent injuries or foul trouble. I will be glad to have him in that unfortunate situation.

Our talent level is heavily concentrated next season unlike past seasons. I surmise Penny will adjust the rotation accordingly.

Memphis NIL better than SMU’s ?

(08-14-2022 10:29 AM)Unionman76 Wrote: [ -> ]Memphis NIL better than SMU’s ?

For Kendrick Davis perhaps. Not for the rank and file.
SMU is a top ten NIL school.
Memphis just had a “bowling night.”

(08-14-2022 10:29 AM)Unionman76 Wrote: [ -> ]Memphis NIL better than SMU’s ?

We offered him zero so $1 from Memphis is more

(08-14-2022 09:44 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 10:04 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 08:55 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 08:26 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 07:01 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]You wrote you are “underwhelmed” which means you were expecting better. My point is it is an unrealistic expectation.

I recall a season when Anthony Rice had to play PG because of lack of depth. A thin roster is a risky undertaking. Young apparently knows his role and that may calm your fears of rotation damage.

No, that's not what I meant. I was expecting nobody. I don't want more people on the roster.

And I have no fears. It's only sports.

Plus, the roster is NOT thin. We already had 11 players, including 4 sure fire starters (Davis, Kennedy, Akot and Williams) who should get big minutes. One more starter and 6 backups are plenty. Dandridge, Kao, Lomax, Lawson, Lawson, McCadden, Jayden.

There is no harm in adding another player to the roster for practice and depth purposes. Your fear (“reason for alarm” per https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear) that Penny will somehow misuse him is misplaced and puzzling.

I repeat. Not a fear, or "reason for alarm." That's silly. I'm not afraid if we lost 31 games this season, lol. I recall when we won 6, 6 and 8 games in 3 straight years. Nobody died.

As for Penny maybe "misusing him," it has nothing to do with him, specifically. It has to do with Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players. "Talent is the most important factor." Isn't that what you always say? Well, talent ain't crap if it's sitting on the bench.

If you think that hasn't happened, well...

I'm done...this is so repetitive. Same debate we had a year ago. Nobody is changing his mind here. But you continue to mischaracterize my points. I know you're smart enough to understand them. You just don't agree with them.

Fine. We disagree. As usual. Finis.

"Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players" is a misuse of the roster by Penny, IMO. Let the reader decide...

Rest easy, I seriously doubt the 2021-22 Young version will play more than double digit minutes in tight games absent injuries or foul trouble. I will be glad to have him in that unfortunate situation.

Our talent level is heavily concentrated next season unlike past seasons. I surmise Penny will adjust the rotation accordingly.

Now you're talking, lol. So far, Penny's natural instincts are to screw it up in the heat of the moment. We'll see. :)

(08-14-2022 11:09 AM)SadderBudweiser Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 10:29 AM)Unionman76 Wrote: [ -> ]Memphis NIL better than SMU’s ?

For Kendrick Davis perhaps. Not for the rank and file.
SMU is a top ten NIL school.
Memphis just had a “bowling night.”

Memphis is ranked #7 in NIL last time I looked, a few weeks ago. But that might be based on the number of transactions, not total $. I didn't dig into the details of the ranking.

(08-14-2022 12:14 PM)Pony94 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 10:29 AM)Unionman76 Wrote: [ -> ]Memphis NIL better than SMU’s ?

We offered him zero so $1 from Memphis is more

Thats cold brother. My heart hurts.

(08-14-2022 03:31 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 11:09 AM)SadderBudweiser Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 10:29 AM)Unionman76 Wrote: [ -> ]Memphis NIL better than SMU’s ?

For Kendrick Davis perhaps. Not for the rank and file.
SMU is a top ten NIL school.
Memphis just had a “bowling night.”

Memphis is ranked #7 in NIL last time I looked, a few weeks ago. But that might be based on the number of transactions, not total $. I didn't dig into the details of the ranking.

https://theathletic.com/3487824/2022/08/...ed_article

(08-15-2022 01:16 PM)SadderBudweiser Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 03:31 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 11:09 AM)SadderBudweiser Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 10:29 AM)Unionman76 Wrote: [ -> ]Memphis NIL better than SMU’s ?

For Kendrick Davis perhaps. Not for the rank and file.
SMU is a top ten NIL school.
Memphis just had a “bowling night.”

Memphis is ranked #7 in NIL last time I looked, a few weeks ago. But that might be based on the number of transactions, not total $. I didn't dig into the details of the ranking.

https://theathletic.com/3487824/2022/08/...ed_article

Okay? So? I read that when it was published, I have a subscription. I didn't say anything about SMU's claims not being legit. I only said Memphis was listed at #7 in a ranking I saw.

(08-14-2022 03:28 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 09:44 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 10:04 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 08:55 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 08:26 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]No, that's not what I meant. I was expecting nobody. I don't want more people on the roster.

And I have no fears. It's only sports.

Plus, the roster is NOT thin. We already had 11 players, including 4 sure fire starters (Davis, Kennedy, Akot and Williams) who should get big minutes. One more starter and 6 backups are plenty. Dandridge, Kao, Lomax, Lawson, Lawson, McCadden, Jayden.

There is no harm in adding another player to the roster for practice and depth purposes. Your fear (“reason for alarm” per https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear) that Penny will somehow misuse him is misplaced and puzzling.

I repeat. Not a fear, or "reason for alarm." That's silly. I'm not afraid if we lost 31 games this season, lol. I recall when we won 6, 6 and 8 games in 3 straight years. Nobody died.

As for Penny maybe "misusing him," it has nothing to do with him, specifically. It has to do with Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players. "Talent is the most important factor." Isn't that what you always say? Well, talent ain't crap if it's sitting on the bench.

If you think that hasn't happened, well...

I'm done...this is so repetitive. Same debate we had a year ago. Nobody is changing his mind here. But you continue to mischaracterize my points. I know you're smart enough to understand them. You just don't agree with them.

Fine. We disagree. As usual. Finis.

"Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players" is a misuse of the roster by Penny, IMO. Let the reader decide...

Rest easy, I seriously doubt the 2021-22 Young version will play more than double digit minutes in tight games absent injuries or foul trouble. I will be glad to have him in that unfortunate situation.

Our talent level is heavily concentrated next season unlike past seasons. I surmise Penny will adjust the rotation accordingly.

Now you're talking, lol. So far, Penny's natural instincts are to screw it up in the heat of the moment. We'll see. :)

Nervous Tiger fans can unclutch their pearls now that Penny’s goal is to optimize his roster next season like he did last season except in a more conventional way. I hope for at least equal success.

(08-15-2022 11:29 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 03:28 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 09:44 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 10:04 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 08:55 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]There is no harm in adding another player to the roster for practice and depth purposes. Your fear (“reason for alarm” per https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear) that Penny will somehow misuse him is misplaced and puzzling.

I repeat. Not a fear, or "reason for alarm." That's silly. I'm not afraid if we lost 31 games this season, lol. I recall when we won 6, 6 and 8 games in 3 straight years. Nobody died.

As for Penny maybe "misusing him," it has nothing to do with him, specifically. It has to do with Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players. "Talent is the most important factor." Isn't that what you always say? Well, talent ain't crap if it's sitting on the bench.

If you think that hasn't happened, well...

I'm done...this is so repetitive. Same debate we had a year ago. Nobody is changing his mind here. But you continue to mischaracterize my points. I know you're smart enough to understand them. You just don't agree with them.

Fine. We disagree. As usual. Finis.

"Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players" is a misuse of the roster by Penny, IMO. Let the reader decide...

Rest easy, I seriously doubt the 2021-22 Young version will play more than double digit minutes in tight games absent injuries or foul trouble. I will be glad to have him in that unfortunate situation.

Our talent level is heavily concentrated next season unlike past seasons. I surmise Penny will adjust the rotation accordingly.

Now you're talking, lol. So far, Penny's natural instincts are to screw it up in the heat of the moment. We'll see. :)

Nervous Tiger fans can unclutch their pearls now that Penny’s goal is to optimize his roster next season like he did last season except in a more conventional way. I hope for at least equal success.

I don't think anybody is clutching pearls. It's just a dang observation.

(08-16-2022 01:26 AM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-15-2022 11:29 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 03:28 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 09:44 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2022 10:04 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]I repeat. Not a fear, or "reason for alarm." That's silly. I'm not afraid if we lost 31 games this season, lol. I recall when we won 6, 6 and 8 games in 3 straight years. Nobody died.

As for Penny maybe "misusing him," it has nothing to do with him, specifically. It has to do with Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players. "Talent is the most important factor." Isn't that what you always say? Well, talent ain't crap if it's sitting on the bench.

If you think that hasn't happened, well...

I'm done...this is so repetitive. Same debate we had a year ago. Nobody is changing his mind here. But you continue to mischaracterize my points. I know you're smart enough to understand them. You just don't agree with them.

Fine. We disagree. As usual. Finis.

"Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players" is a misuse of the roster by Penny, IMO. Let the reader decide...

Rest easy, I seriously doubt the 2021-22 Young version will play more than double digit minutes in tight games absent injuries or foul trouble. I will be glad to have him in that unfortunate situation.

Our talent level is heavily concentrated next season unlike past seasons. I surmise Penny will adjust the rotation accordingly.

Now you're talking, lol. So far, Penny's natural instincts are to screw it up in the heat of the moment. We'll see. :)

Nervous Tiger fans can unclutch their pearls now that Penny’s goal is to optimize his roster next season like he did last season except in a more conventional way. I hope for at least equal success.

I don't think anybody is clutching pearls. It's just a dang observation.

I too only make an observation. It is how a message board works.

(08-16-2022 07:39 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-16-2022 01:26 AM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-15-2022 11:29 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 03:28 PM)TripleA Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-14-2022 09:44 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote: [ -> ]"Penny giving minutes to lesser talented players at the expense of our best players" is a misuse of the roster by Penny, IMO. Let the reader decide...

Rest easy, I seriously doubt the 2021-22 Young version will play more than double digit minutes in tight games absent injuries or foul trouble. I will be glad to have him in that unfortunate situation.

Our talent level is heavily concentrated next season unlike past seasons. I surmise Penny will adjust the rotation accordingly.

Now you're talking, lol. So far, Penny's natural instincts are to screw it up in the heat of the moment. We'll see. :)

Nervous Tiger fans can unclutch their pearls now that Penny’s goal is to optimize his roster next season like he did last season except in a more conventional way. I hope for at least equal success.

I don't think anybody is clutching pearls. It's just a dang observation.

I too only make an observation. It is how a message board works.

Big difference between "clutching pearls" and just making a comment about rotation patterns. That was the point, not whether it was "how a message board works."

insane health risk, hasn't played in almost 2 years, and crazy criminal allegations against him

but assuming he is healthy, and purely on the courtstuff ... if he is close to the level he was pre-collapse.. memphis is a top 25 team