Can I go as your proxy? If not just give him a copy of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels".

(04-27-2009 07:03 AM)BigBlue52 Wrote:  According to the CA this morning, he's been seen all over the Lamar area.

Well that's good to hear. If I know the Lamar area then the situation should take care of itself :bustacap:

(04-26-2009 11:53 PM)RADFORD Wrote:  My work requires me to attend the annual meeting of the Delta Regional Authority. I had posted earlier that they would replace Calipari on the lineup as he is no longer our coach. But, the website listed here has him as "The University of Kentucky" coach. So, it seems he'll be there.

So Tiger fans? What do I do? Do I sit politely and let him speak? Will others join in the booing if I start? Do I throw something or take some kind of action that could put my job in jeopardy? Am I a good Tiger fan if I don't?

My plan right now, is to sit quietly, but do not applaud, do not laugh at any joke, hopefully it will spread and he will hear crickets.

When he starts to speak, stand up, remove your jacket, revealing the same t-shirt you have on in the pic, raise your arms over your head (again,same as pic) and stand there until he stops talking. Then put your jacket back on and sit down. It will be awkward, but you will have made a point.

Having a home in Memphis and living here are two different things.

Living somewhere means embracing it. It does not mean embracing it only when convenient, calling somewhere else your dream (both of which would have been acceptable until) and then trying to take things that belong somewhere after publically advocating they should stay.

(04-27-2009 12:36 AM)Coach Aaron Wrote:  Take your shoe off and throw it at him. It's been done before

but was very effective the first time.

Who knew bush had the reflexes of a mongoose?

Best thing to do is to have RC go with you and let him talk longer than Calipari.

just dont jeopardize your job , if you know what I mean

(04-27-2009 08:58 AM)hollywoodtigerhound Wrote:  

(04-27-2009 12:36 AM)Coach Aaron Wrote:  Take your shoe off and throw it at him. It's been done before

but was very effective the first time.

LOL

Get our silverware back!

Wear Tiger blue! Just turn and face the opposite wall when he starts speaking. The silent protest thing. I doubt anyone could reprimand you for that.

(04-26-2009 11:53 PM)RADFORD Wrote:  My work requires me to attend the annual meeting of the Delta Regional Authority. I had posted earlier that they would replace Calipari on the lineup as he is no longer our coach. But, the website listed here has him as "The University of Kentucky" coach. So, it seems he'll be there.

So Tiger fans? What do I do? Do I sit politely and let him speak? Will others join in the booing if I start? Do I throw something or take some kind of action that could put my job in jeopardy? Am I a good Tiger fan if I don't?

My plan right now, is to sit quietly, but do not applaud, do not laugh at any joke, hopefully it will spread and he will hear crickets.

It looks like very few people from Memphis are here. Even some *gasp* Kentucky folks. So, He will probably get a favorable reception. I am wearing my Tiger Lapel pin, that will sadly be the extent of my protests.

(04-28-2009 11:51 AM)RADFORD Wrote:  

(04-26-2009 11:53 PM)RADFORD Wrote:  My work requires me to attend the annual meeting of the Delta Regional Authority. I had posted earlier that they would replace Calipari on the lineup as he is no longer our coach. But, the website listed here has him as "The University of Kentucky" coach. So, it seems he'll be there.

So Tiger fans? What do I do? Do I sit politely and let him speak? Will others join in the booing if I start? Do I throw something or take some kind of action that could put my job in jeopardy? Am I a good Tiger fan if I don't?

My plan right now, is to sit quietly, but do not applaud, do not laugh at any joke, hopefully it will spread and he will hear crickets.

It looks like very few people from Memphis are here. Even some *gasp* Kentucky folks. So, He will probably get a favorable reception. I am wearing my Tiger Lapel pin, that will sadly be the extent of my protests.

my condolences...

(04-26-2009 11:53 PM)RADFORD Wrote:  My work requires me to attend the annual meeting of the Delta Regional Authority. I had posted earlier that they would replace Calipari on the lineup as he is no longer our coach. But, the website listed here has him as "The University of Kentucky" coach. So, it seems he'll be there.

So Tiger fans? What do I do? Do I sit politely and let him speak? Will others join in the booing if I start? Do I throw something or take some kind of action that could put my job in jeopardy? Am I a good Tiger fan if I don't?

My plan right now, is to sit quietly, but do not applaud, do not laugh at any joke, hopefully it will spread and he will hear crickets.

Well, it was what it was. A group of Kentucky people sat at a table right in front of the podium. The guy that introduced him read from Calkin's column "Boy, he can talk" and talked about the media attention when he left for Kentucky, how it was like electing a new pope.

When introduced, the Kentucky table stood up and applauded. They were the only ones. Maybe a couple of more, but that's it.

Calipari talked, yes he's good at it. Him bringing up Kansas and Tennessee last year doesn't help the healing process at all. It was his whole "bounce back" speech about how people love comebacks. Blah blah blah. He wants to touch lives and help people... Blah blah

He said his dream was to have a team go 40-0. It took all I had not to stand up and scream "You could've had that at Memphis! Next year!".

A guy from the Memphis Chamber stood up and you could hear the nervous laughter in the room. I thought, "oh boy, here it comes!". Then he just thanked him for bringing us to another level and hoped he wins a National Title at Kentucky. I threw up in my mouth a little.

He finished, he got a standing O that felt Obligatory from the crowd. I didn't join in, I wasn't the only one. But it wasn't as cold of a response he got at Harrah's, from the CA article I read about it.

I know, its time to get over it and move on. And I am moving on. But today I didn't get a choice. Pastner better be here next year.

The Flyer said Cal got a standing O in Tunica.
Hmmm. Sounds like a case for TripleA.

(04-28-2009 04:25 PM)TiggerFan Wrote:  The Flyer said Cal got a standing O in Tunica.
Hmmm. Sounds like a case for TripleA.

Yeah, when Josh asked them to...and the crowd wasn't eager to do it.

Were the bodyguards there?

(04-28-2009 04:51 PM)TallTiger Wrote:  Were the bodyguards there?

Yes, they were there. At least I think they were. I made sure my hands were seen and never reached into my coat for my blackberry.