(01-25-2023 05:55 PM)thagr82008 Wrote:  

(01-25-2023 04:52 PM)jsw3ent Wrote:  

(01-25-2023 04:50 PM)micman Wrote:  

(01-25-2023 04:39 PM)thagr82008 Wrote:  

(01-25-2023 03:41 PM)SeñorTiger Wrote:  Who was comparing Lomax and Franklin?

But to answer your question... Franklin has played a handful of games in a Memphis uniform and is still adjusting while Lomax is fully adjusted after years in the system. It is also presumed that Franklin has a much higher ceiling than Lomax hence why you would be willing to extend extra grace while he transitions.

He has been under the wing of Penny for approximately 10-12 years....For a player (that plays the same position as his mentor) to have essentially remained a MEDIOCRE performer his entire tenure, is why I referenced him as a "knucklehead"....Players are essentially knocking down the door to come here and be under the tutelage, to essentially better themselves, such as Damaria. Hence we have those with the audacity to chastise a player that has been here for a few months;had issues getting cleared; as well as playing catchup to acclim8 himself to the system/pace/style of play....

Damaria has more athletic ability than Alo; he's taller;stronger and essentially plays the same aggressive style of defense....I'm sure we would be absolutely amazed with Damaria at this point in his career, had he been in this system prior to this year, let alone 12 like Lomax...

Alo has NEVER had the pleasure of EARNING his position because of the "coddling" from Penny...He has been allowed to make mistakes (that get ignored/overlooked), where others making those same mistakes, are pulled in favor of him....If anyone doesn't see how this phenomena would cause descention, either have never coached;never played or been closely affiliated with competitive sports....From this perspective, there is NO disdain for Alex Lomax (the person). I essentially have seen this scenario play out over the years of Penny's career....Have "direct" personal experience, also have desire for these TIGERS as well as Penny and staff to reach the pinnacle that been so elusive for this program....

A team CANNOT be built around Alo....Let me rephrase....A CHAMPIONSHIP team (at this level) CANNOT be built around Alo....Why is there such an immense desire for Penny to accomplish this unattainable feet....That is a BILLION $ question...

I love the tenacity/mentality of Damaria....We need his size;strength;toughness;will and desire to get out there and compete....He is NOT hurting the team as much as Alo does and has nowhere to go but up..... GtG

What are you talking about? Who's building a team around Alo?
This team is built around Davis...and, hopefully, Williams.

Alo has consistently accepted a role of coming off the bench when he has been asked to over the years; and I expect that he will come off the bench for the rest of the year when he returns. Similarly, Damaria has accepted a role coming off the bench as well. Both have accepted their roles gracefully and both play very hard. I like them both and look forward to Alo getting back into the swing and look forward to Damaria the last 4 1/2 games of the season when this thread predicts he will be fully integrated into the offense and productive.

--indeed

During Penny's tenure, the ONLY consistent piece (at the guard position) has been Alo... multiple players have come and gone, as well as players that wanted to be here (Kennedy Chandler) had NOT been offered, mainly due to Alo or the auspice that He is our pg....I DON'T recall a time or period when Alo was coming off of the bench, And willing to bet the house that he will be back into the starting lineup;playing 25-30 minutes per game....Which TOTALLY causes a chaotic offense, as opposing coaches study film and realize that he (Alo) is NOT a threat....

KD has to work extremely hard to overcompens8 for the INEPT play of Alo and that is NOT sustainable in a playoff situation either conference nor NCAA's....Hell, with Alo on the floor...This team was getting KICKED by USF/ECU @home....."Well...well...well...Alo stopped Tyler Harris late in the game and and he got 7 steals vs ECU" He's been playing against Tyler ALL of his dayum life....As well those steals DON'T take place vs well-coached teams or players that are better prepared for his Kamikaze antics.....He CAN'T shoot;CAN'T finish;CAN'T score;CAN'T pass;CAN'T run a "proper" break;CAN'T draw fouls....etc etc etc....Alo IS GARBAGE..... GARBAGE @ THAT