(01-24-2015 10:56 PM)miko33 Wrote:  Latest news is that Fuentes is looking to bolt. Most likely he coaches for Memphis this next season, but will be leaving after. Latest as of now. Of course things can change, but not probable for this rumor. Starting yo make the rounds now.

Can't you at least get his name right if you're going to make up stuff about him? And Tennstud is no more of an insider than you are. I wouldn't share his "info" if I were you...

#snicker

Nothing new to report per se, but I was told a little more details about how close Memphis was to losing Fuentes to program in the Big12. At the 11th hour, the P5 program elected to give their coach one more year. This is how the rumblings of project "Roundball Recovery" were first discovered. It was leaked prematurely when the Memphis movers and shakers thought Fuentes was out the door. As usual, I'll share more as more info is revealed to me.

You're welcome.

(01-23-2015 05:27 PM)miko33 Wrote:  I don't normally get insider info about ACC schools, but someone I know who is moderately reliable got some info from Pittsburgh admins that they are getting too focused on FB, and the MBB program is suffering as a result. Rumor has it that as soon as Narduzzi gets poached by another school (U Tenn maybe?) they will de-emphasize FB so that they can put more resources back into BB.

As I get more info, I'll post more updates.

You're welcome.

FIFY

(01-24-2015 08:49 PM)arkstfan Wrote:  I get pretty good Memphis information.

There are some older boosters who long viewed football as a drain and waste of resources. That group is dying out and has less clout. The Tigers will never starve hoops but football is getting plenty of love from boosters.

Please stop...........that makes too much sense.

(01-25-2015 07:02 AM)miko33 Wrote:  Nothing new to report per se, but I was told a little more details about how close Memphis was to losing Fuentes to program in the Big12. At the 11th hour, the P5 program elected to give their coach one more year. This is how the rumblings of project "Roundball Recovery" were first discovered. It was leaked prematurely when the Memphis movers and shakers thought Fuentes was out the door. As usual, I'll share more as more info is revealed to me.

You're welcome.

I still wanna know who Fuentes is...

My sources tell me that the UAB administration is going to spend more this year on not having football than they would have in the next decade if they had not killed it.

Will You Guys will be Laughing when Memphis get a P5 call up because They invested in Their program ?

Not buying it. To be credible Memphis scoop, it must be leaked on a Tuesday, confirmed on a Tuesday, or speculated to occur on a Tuesday. This includes tidbits overheard while dining at Ruby Tuesdays or waiting in the checkout line at Tuesday Morning.

You're Welcome

#Tuesdayoritdidnthappen

So what is Pitt's excuse for being mediocre?

(01-26-2015 04:50 PM)mlb Wrote:  So what is Pitt's excuse for being mediocre?

8 head coaches in the last 3 years, something like that. They messed up tearing down
Pitt Stadium. Big mistake. ACC in football is FSU, Tier 2 Ville/Clemson then part timer ND.
When Pitt was tearing down Pitt Stadium Ville was opening PJCS.

Fuentes rumors are gaining speed. He'll still coach this season, but it appears he'll be on a lot of candidate lists at tiger end of the season, possibly even an NFL team list or two as well. Roundball Recovery plan will be implemented around Nov this year. If Fuentes leaves Memphis as is expected, they will try to poach Diaco or maybe Tuberville.

(01-25-2015 09:08 PM)MemphisTigerFreak Wrote:  I still wanna know who Fuentes is...

He's a famous Mexican novelist.

Quote: In what seems like an unusual move, it is widely rumored that Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes (11Nov1928-15May2012) is being considered for the Pitt head coach position which became vacant after the unexpected announcement that Pat Narduzzi would not be able to take up the head coach position that he had originally accepted. "All I can say is that at this time, it is urgent that I spend more time with my family", said Coach Narduzzi.

A staff member of the Pitt athletic department, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, "We know that both as a Mexican novelist and as a dead man, Fuentes would be an unexpected hire, but he comes quite strongly recommended by several individuals quite close to the program."

(01-26-2015 10:04 PM)miko33 Wrote:  Fuentes rumors are gaining speed. He'll still coach this season, but it appears he'll be on a lot of candidate lists at tiger end of the season, possibly even an NFL team list or two as well. Roundball Recovery plan will be implemented around Nov this year. If Fuentes leaves Memphis as is expected, they will try to poach Diaco or maybe Tuberville.

miko come on man

When Fuente gets a P5 job, watch out. If Fedora has a .500 record or worse it wouldn't surprise me to see UNC take him. Would be a good hire for them

(01-26-2015 10:04 PM)miko33 Wrote:  Fuentes rumors are gaining speed. He'll still coach this season, but it appears he'll be on a lot of candidate lists at tiger end of the season, possibly even an NFL team list or two as well. Roundball Recovery plan will be implemented around Nov this year. If Fuentes leaves Memphis as is expected, they will try to poach Diaco or maybe Tuberville.

You really are the biggest troll in this history of this site.

(01-26-2015 11:47 PM)BruceMcF Wrote:  

(01-25-2015 09:08 PM)MemphisTigerFreak Wrote:  I still wanna know who Fuentes is...

He's a famous Mexican novelist.

Quote: In what seems like an unusual move, it is widely rumored that Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes (11Nov1928-15May2012) is being considered for the Pitt head coach position which became vacant after the unexpected announcement that Pat Narduzzi would not be able to take up the head coach position that he had originally accepted. "All I can say is that at this time, it is urgent that I spend more time with my family", said Coach Narduzzi.

A staff member of the Pitt athletic department, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, "We know that both as a Mexican novelist and as a dead man, Fuentes would be an unexpected hire, but he comes quite strongly recommended by several individuals quite close to the program."

This would be an inspired (no pun intended) hire. It would certainly help to satisfy the concerns of those who have been lobbying for less discrimination against the deceased in the workplace.

Miko, my sources say that every single time they read your posts, they think of a stroke victim talking. They've also told me to tell you to stop with your speculation. You're making Al Gore look like a decent and honorable human being.

(01-26-2015 10:04 PM)miko33 Wrote:  Fuentes rumors are gaining speed. He'll still coach this season, but it appears he'll be on a lot of candidate lists at tiger end of the season, possibly even an NFL team list or two as well. Roundball Recovery plan will be implemented around Nov this year. If Fuentes leaves Memphis as is expected, they will try to poach Diaco or maybe Tuberville.

That was improvement.

(01-23-2015 05:27 PM)miko33 Wrote:  I don't normally get insider info about AAC schools, but someone I know who is moderately reliable got some info from Memphis admins that they are getting too focused on FB, and the MBB program is suffering as a result. Rumor has it that as soon as Fuentes gets poached by another school (U Tenn maybe?) they will de-empathize FB so that they can put more resources back into BB.

As I get more info, I'll post more updates.

You're welcome.

When I told this to miko during my brief trip to Tokyo I wondered if he would report it as fact and it appears he did. Folks, I'm sorry to say I lied and made it all up. What miko posted, almost word-for-word from what I told him, is absolutely false. Again, I apologize.