(03-28-2013 12:10 AM)TylerTiger Wrote:  I'll keep this short since I hardly ever do threads and am pretty sure this will be lost quick, but I just wanted to say a couple of things.

Every day I see something about what improvements Pastner needs to make, or what he needs, or what he should change, and all this other ridiculous crap. Sure, I understand it's a message board and its a place where fans can pretend they know what they're talking about, but sometimes it is frustrating.

All I knows is Coach Pastner needs one thing and it's the same thing every coach needs:

A fan base that loves, supports, and goes crazy for the program to be successful and continue being successful.

In all honesty, I believe that the coaches of any program will always know and see what they need to improve on, yet there are not enough fan bases that know what they need to improve themselves. And I often think that fans should take the time to look at the other fans, the community, and think: What can I, or what can we do to make the program, the atmosphere, and the community better to bring continued long-term success.

That is what coaches like Coach Pastner and Coach Fuente believe (and I am sure every other coach), in my opinion, and I think it is time, as fans, we always think about it as well.

We shouldn't worry about whether they leave or not, because if we are a great fanbase and great program, either we'll support the next guy to come in, or we'll be able to keep the guy who is in place content and proud to be a part of the program for a long time. And even then, I'd rather be known as a program that produces great coaches rather than a program that does nothing.

I understand it's not the majority of fans who do the negativity, but I think it's always good, even for the positive ones, to take a step back and see the big picture and see new and other opportunities.

Most importantly, I want to say that, as a young Tiger fan at 25 years, I am so happy, and proud to have Coach Pastner leading the basketball program, and it's one of the first times I have true pride, honor, and admiration for a coach rather than just the program. I think the things Coach Pastner has done for the program and Memphis are tremendous. He has done nothing but work himself to the bone to keep pushing the program, the student-athletes, and the community. I hope he is here for a long, long time, and I am thankful for his presence. Always be thankful when special individuals enter into your life, whether it's indirect like a coach, or direct like a friend.

Go Tigers Go!

(03-28-2013 12:10 AM)TylerTiger Wrote:  I'll keep this short since I hardly ever do threads and am pretty sure this will be lost quick, but I just wanted to say a couple of things.

Every day I see something about what improvements Pastner needs to make, or what he needs, or what he should change, and all this other ridiculous crap. Sure, I understand it's a message board and its a place where fans can pretend they know what they're talking about, but sometimes it is frustrating.

All I knows is Coach Pastner needs one thing and it's the same thing every coach needs:

A fan base that loves, supports, and goes crazy for the program to be successful and continue being successful.

In all honesty, I believe that the coaches of any program will always know and see what they need to improve on, yet there are not enough fan bases that know what they need to improve themselves. And I often think that fans should take the time to look at the other fans, the community, and think: What can I, or what can we do to make the program, the atmosphere, and the community better to bring continued long-term success.

That is what coaches like Coach Pastner and Coach Fuente believe (and I am sure every other coach), in my opinion, and I think it is time, as fans, we always think about it as well.

We shouldn't worry about whether they leave or not, because if we are a great fanbase and great program, either we'll support the next guy to come in, or we'll be able to keep the guy who is in place content and proud to be a part of the program for a long time. And even then, I'd rather be known as a program that produces great coaches rather than a program that does nothing.

I understand it's not the majority of fans who do the negativity, but I think it's always good, even for the positive ones, to take a step back and see the big picture and see new and other opportunities.

Most importantly, I want to say that, as a young Tiger fan at 25 years, I am so happy, and proud to have Coach Pastner leading the basketball program, and it's one of the first times I have true pride, honor, and admiration for a coach rather than just the program. I think the things Coach Pastner has done for the program and Memphis are tremendous. He has done nothing but work himself to the bone to keep pushing the program, the student-athletes, and the community. I hope he is here for a long, long time, and I am thankful for his presence. Always be thankful when special individuals enter into your life, whether it's indirect like a coach, or direct like a friend.

Go Tigers Go!

(03-28-2013 07:00 AM)oldmangrizz Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 12:10 AM)TylerTiger Wrote:  I'll keep this short since I hardly ever do threads and am pretty sure this will be lost quick, but I just wanted to say a couple of things.

Every day I see something about what improvements Pastner needs to make, or what he needs, or what he should change, and all this other ridiculous crap. Sure, I understand it's a message board and its a place where fans can pretend they know what they're talking about, but sometimes it is frustrating.

All I knows is Coach Pastner needs one thing and it's the same thing every coach needs:

A fan base that loves, supports, and goes crazy for the program to be successful and continue being successful.

In all honesty, I believe that the coaches of any program will always know and see what they need to improve on, yet there are not enough fan bases that know what they need to improve themselves. And I often think that fans should take the time to look at the other fans, the community, and think: What can I, or what can we do to make the program, the atmosphere, and the community better to bring continued long-term success.

That is what coaches like Coach Pastner and Coach Fuente believe (and I am sure every other coach), in my opinion, and I think it is time, as fans, we always think about it as well.

We shouldn't worry about whether they leave or not, because if we are a great fanbase and great program, either we'll support the next guy to come in, or we'll be able to keep the guy who is in place content and proud to be a part of the program for a long time. And even then, I'd rather be known as a program that produces great coaches rather than a program that does nothing.

I understand it's not the majority of fans who do the negativity, but I think it's always good, even for the positive ones, to take a step back and see the big picture and see new and other opportunities.

Most importantly, I want to say that, as a young Tiger fan at 25 years, I am so happy, and proud to have Coach Pastner leading the basketball program, and it's one of the first times I have true pride, honor, and admiration for a coach rather than just the program. I think the things Coach Pastner has done for the program and Memphis are tremendous. He has done nothing but work himself to the bone to keep pushing the program, the student-athletes, and the community. I hope he is here for a long, long time, and I am thankful for his presence. Always be thankful when special individuals enter into your life, whether it's indirect like a coach, or direct like a friend.

Go Tigers Go!

I don't need a message board to pretend I know what I'm talking about. I can do it anywhere I want. At least that's what my wife says.

(03-28-2013 12:41 AM)SayWhat? Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 12:10 AM)TylerTiger Wrote:  I'll keep this short since I hardly ever do threads and am pretty sure this will be lost quick, but I just wanted to say a couple of things.

Every day I see something about what improvements Pastner needs to make, or what he needs, or what he should change, and all this other ridiculous crap. Sure, I understand it's a message board and its a place where fans can pretend they know what they're talking about, but sometimes it is frustrating.

All I knows is Coach Pastner needs one thing and it's the same thing every coach needs:

A fan base that loves, supports, and goes crazy for the program to be successful and continue being successful.

In all honesty, I believe that the coaches of any program will always know and see what they need to improve on, yet there are not enough fan bases that know what they need to improve themselves. And I often think that fans should take the time to look at the other fans, the community, and think: What can I, or what can we do to make the program, the atmosphere, and the community better to bring continued long-term success.

That is what coaches like Coach Pastner and Coach Fuente believe (and I am sure every other coach), in my opinion, and I think it is time, as fans, we always think about it as well.

We shouldn't worry about whether they leave or not, because if we are a great fanbase and great program, either we'll support the next guy to come in, or we'll be able to keep the guy who is in place content and proud to be a part of the program for a long time. And even then, I'd rather be known as a program that produces great coaches rather than a program that does nothing.

I understand it's not the majority of fans who do the negativity, but I think it's always good, even for the positive ones, to take a step back and see the big picture and see new and other opportunities.

Most importantly, I want to say that, as a young Tiger fan at 25 years, I am so happy, and proud to have Coach Pastner leading the basketball program, and it's one of the first times I have true pride, honor, and admiration for a coach rather than just the program. I think the things Coach Pastner has done for the program and Memphis are tremendous. He has done nothing but work himself to the bone to keep pushing the program, the student-athletes, and the community. I hope he is here for a long, long time, and I am thankful for his presence. Always be thankful when special individuals enter into your life, whether it's indirect like a coach, or direct like a friend.

Go Tigers Go!

Ditto, and you gotta post more often. GTG

(03-28-2013 07:00 AM)oldmangrizz Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 12:10 AM)TylerTiger Wrote:  I'll keep this short since I hardly ever do threads and am pretty sure this will be lost quick, but I just wanted to say a couple of things.

Every day I see something about what improvements Pastner needs to make, or what he needs, or what he should change, and all this other ridiculous crap. Sure, I understand it's a message board and its a place where fans can pretend they know what they're talking about, but sometimes it is frustrating.

All I knows is Coach Pastner needs one thing and it's the same thing every coach needs:

A fan base that loves, supports, and goes crazy for the program to be successful and continue being successful.

In all honesty, I believe that the coaches of any program will always know and see what they need to improve on, yet there are not enough fan bases that know what they need to improve themselves. And I often think that fans should take the time to look at the other fans, the community, and think: What can I, or what can we do to make the program, the atmosphere, and the community better to bring continued long-term success.

That is what coaches like Coach Pastner and Coach Fuente believe (and I am sure every other coach), in my opinion, and I think it is time, as fans, we always think about it as well.

We shouldn't worry about whether they leave or not, because if we are a great fanbase and great program, either we'll support the next guy to come in, or we'll be able to keep the guy who is in place content and proud to be a part of the program for a long time. And even then, I'd rather be known as a program that produces great coaches rather than a program that does nothing.

I understand it's not the majority of fans who do the negativity, but I think it's always good, even for the positive ones, to take a step back and see the big picture and see new and other opportunities.

Most importantly, I want to say that, as a young Tiger fan at 25 years, I am so happy, and proud to have Coach Pastner leading the basketball program, and it's one of the first times I have true pride, honor, and admiration for a coach rather than just the program. I think the things Coach Pastner has done for the program and Memphis are tremendous. He has done nothing but work himself to the bone to keep pushing the program, the student-athletes, and the community. I hope he is here for a long, long time, and I am thankful for his presence. Always be thankful when special individuals enter into your life, whether it's indirect like a coach, or direct like a friend.

Go Tigers Go!

I don't need a message board to pretend I know what I'm talking about. I can do it anywhere I want. At least that's what my wife says.

(03-28-2013 07:32 AM)Tanyaskees Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 07:00 AM)oldmangrizz Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 12:10 AM)TylerTiger Wrote:  I'll keep this short since I hardly ever do threads and am pretty sure this will be lost quick, but I just wanted to say a couple of things.

Every day I see something about what improvements Pastner needs to make, or what he needs, or what he should change, and all this other ridiculous crap. Sure, I understand it's a message board and its a place where fans can pretend they know what they're talking about, but sometimes it is frustrating.

All I knows is Coach Pastner needs one thing and it's the same thing every coach needs:

A fan base that loves, supports, and goes crazy for the program to be successful and continue being successful.

In all honesty, I believe that the coaches of any program will always know and see what they need to improve on, yet there are not enough fan bases that know what they need to improve themselves. And I often think that fans should take the time to look at the other fans, the community, and think: What can I, or what can we do to make the program, the atmosphere, and the community better to bring continued long-term success.

That is what coaches like Coach Pastner and Coach Fuente believe (and I am sure every other coach), in my opinion, and I think it is time, as fans, we always think about it as well.

We shouldn't worry about whether they leave or not, because if we are a great fanbase and great program, either we'll support the next guy to come in, or we'll be able to keep the guy who is in place content and proud to be a part of the program for a long time. And even then, I'd rather be known as a program that produces great coaches rather than a program that does nothing.

I understand it's not the majority of fans who do the negativity, but I think it's always good, even for the positive ones, to take a step back and see the big picture and see new and other opportunities.

Most importantly, I want to say that, as a young Tiger fan at 25 years, I am so happy, and proud to have Coach Pastner leading the basketball program, and it's one of the first times I have true pride, honor, and admiration for a coach rather than just the program. I think the things Coach Pastner has done for the program and Memphis are tremendous. He has done nothing but work himself to the bone to keep pushing the program, the student-athletes, and the community. I hope he is here for a long, long time, and I am thankful for his presence. Always be thankful when special individuals enter into your life, whether it's indirect like a coach, or direct like a friend.

Go Tigers Go!

I don't need a message board to pretend I know what I'm talking about. I can do it anywhere I want. At least that's what my wife says.

And we all know the wife (or GF) is always right!

(03-28-2013 12:10 AM)TylerTiger Wrote:  I'll keep this short since I hardly ever do threads and am pretty sure this will be lost quick, but I just wanted to say a couple of things.

Every day I see something about what improvements Pastner needs to make, or what he needs, or what he should change, and all this other ridiculous crap. Sure, I understand it's a message board and its a place where fans can pretend they know what they're talking about, but sometimes it is frustrating.

All I knows is Coach Pastner needs one thing and it's the same thing every coach needs:

A fan base that loves, supports, and goes crazy for the program to be successful and continue being successful.

In all honesty, I believe that the coaches of any program will always know and see what they need to improve on, yet there are not enough fan bases that know what they need to improve themselves. And I often think that fans should take the time to look at the other fans, the community, and think: What can I, or what can we do to make the program, the atmosphere, and the community better to bring continued long-term success.

That is what coaches like Coach Pastner and Coach Fuente believe (and I am sure every other coach), in my opinion, and I think it is time, as fans, we always think about it as well.

We shouldn't worry about whether they leave or not, because if we are a great fanbase and great program, either we'll support the next guy to come in, or we'll be able to keep the guy who is in place content and proud to be a part of the program for a long time. And even then, I'd rather be known as a program that produces great coaches rather than a program that does nothing.

I understand it's not the majority of fans who do the negativity, but I think it's always good, even for the positive ones, to take a step back and see the big picture and see new and other opportunities.

Most importantly, I want to say that, as a young Tiger fan at 25 years, I am so happy, and proud to have Coach Pastner leading the basketball program, and it's one of the first times I have true pride, honor, and admiration for a coach rather than just the program. I think the things Coach Pastner has done for the program and Memphis are tremendous. He has done nothing but work himself to the bone to keep pushing the program, the student-athletes, and the community. I hope he is here for a long, long time, and I am thankful for his presence. Always be thankful when special individuals enter into your life, whether it's indirect like a coach, or direct like a friend.

Go Tigers Go!

(03-28-2013 07:43 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  I think the 7 year contract extension pretty much says he has the fans THAT MATTER behind him.


#smh

(03-28-2013 08:30 AM)misplaced tiger Wrote:  That was short?

(03-28-2013 08:31 AM)Mimi Wrote:  Bottom line is we are likely to be realistic contenders for Final Four caliber teams for the next several years. We were this year too.

Does that mean it will always happen? Of course not.

But knowing you will have really good teams is a pretty good thing- especially since it takes really good teams to perform at an elite level.