Memphis has made their way into the top 15 without Wiseman, and is likely to be a top 20 team the rest of the way.

If Quinones' hand recovers fully, the Tigers could compete for a high NCAA seed, and the team should improve as their younger players continue to develop.

(12-19-2019 07:27 PM)TUowl06 Wrote:  I can't help but think Penny's time at Memphis is going to be similar to Brown's time SMU. There might be a good team or two but ultimately the headaches and constant circus are going to outweigh the good but not great success.

I enjoyed SMU basketball a lot more when Brown was there.

I’ve been relatively cool with Memphis fans lately, mainly cuz we’re in the rah rah non-con part of the year.

But I feel ok in saying to all of the crap that’s been posted here for months, that karma works in mysterious ways

Anyone who thinks Memphis is a final 4 contender without Wiseman is delusional. Our big rotation beyond Precious is almost certainly bottom 5 among the top 50 or so teams and our shooting has been suspect at best. Penny's entire system (P&R reads) depended on having an elite athlete down low.

Devastating blow - Wichita St is now the clear favorite in the conference and our conference overall will need luck to get even 3 bids.

This whole series of events should get even more NCAA scrutiny and sanctions. Was it worth the money, Penny?

(12-19-2019 03:00 PM)oliveandblue Wrote:  Why don't these kids go to Europe for a year?

Some have, but from people I know (including one from ECU) it’s not that good of an experience. It’s a long way from home, facilities can suck real bad, and language barriers exist. That’s why you have a bunch of European players trying to get to the NCAA as well.

(12-19-2019 08:11 PM)tkgrrett Wrote:  Anyone who thinks Memphis is a final 4 contender without Wiseman is delusional. Our big rotation beyond Precious is almost certainly bottom 5 among the top 50 or so teams and our shooting has been suspect at best. Penny's entire system (P&R reads) depended on having an elite athlete down low.

Devastating blow - Wichita St is now the clear favorite in the conference and our conference overall will need luck to get even 3 bids.

But name one team this season that is clearly a Final Four contender. We are still in the hunt as much as any other team without Wiseman.

I see the usual cast of characters has shown up like giggling little girls.

(12-19-2019 08:29 PM)TU 1978 Wrote:  This whole series of events should get even more NCAA scrutiny and sanctions. Was it worth the money, Penny?

He's worth $60+ Million with an ongoing Nike shoe deal. He isn't working for money. He's working for his Home city of Memphis and his late bro Dezz Merriweather.

http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows...amton.html

(12-19-2019 08:50 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  I see the usual cast of characters has shown up like giggling little girls.

And several others that are crickets.

(12-19-2019 08:58 PM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(12-19-2019 08:50 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  I see the usual cast of characters has shown up like giggling little girls.

And several others that are crickets.

They're disgusted with the whole series of events. Also if this is truly Karma as you say, what will your Karma punishment be then?

(12-19-2019 08:47 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(12-19-2019 08:11 PM)tkgrrett Wrote:  Anyone who thinks Memphis is a final 4 contender without Wiseman is delusional. Our big rotation beyond Precious is almost certainly bottom 5 among the top 50 or so teams and our shooting has been suspect at best. Penny's entire system (P&R reads) depended on having an elite athlete down low.

Devastating blow - Wichita St is now the clear favorite in the conference and our conference overall will need luck to get even 3 bids.

But name one team this season that is clearly a Final Four contender. We are still in the hunt as much as any other team without Wiseman.

No we aren't. Our most reliable guards are sub 6' backups and our best big is still in the process of learning how to actually play basketball. Unless DJ and/or Lester become 1 and dones, our ceiling is round of 32

(12-19-2019 08:29 PM)TU 1978 Wrote:  This whole series of events should get even more NCAA scrutiny and sanctions. Was it worth the money, Penny?

That would be good for Tulsa since y'all suck.

(12-19-2019 09:08 PM)tkgrrett Wrote:  

(12-19-2019 08:47 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(12-19-2019 08:11 PM)tkgrrett Wrote:  Anyone who thinks Memphis is a final 4 contender without Wiseman is delusional. Our big rotation beyond Precious is almost certainly bottom 5 among the top 50 or so teams and our shooting has been suspect at best. Penny's entire system (P&R reads) depended on having an elite athlete down low.

Devastating blow - Wichita St is now the clear favorite in the conference and our conference overall will need luck to get even 3 bids.

But name one team this season that is clearly a Final Four contender. We are still in the hunt as much as any other team without Wiseman.

No we aren't. Our most reliable guards are sub 6' backups and our best big is still in the process of learning how to actually play basketball. Unless DJ and/or Lester become 1 and dones, our ceiling is round of 32

We are what we are. #6 KY just lost to Utah yesterday. Pooh-Pooh happens. I'm thrilled we're back in the Big Dance after being irrelevant for several years.

(12-19-2019 03:00 PM)oliveandblue Wrote:  Why don't these kids go to Europe for a year?

They get paid over $100k by shoe companies and build their name in college.

Thank God for rum and egg nog .... Merry f'n Christmas ... And a bah humbug to all !!

(12-19-2019 08:29 PM)TU 1978 Wrote:  This whole series of events should get even more NCAA scrutiny and sanctions. Was it worth the money, Penny?

Ironic coming from a fan of a team who employs a cheater for a coach. Apparently nothing will compel top prospects to go to Tulsa.

(12-19-2019 09:25 PM)cscottl1981 Wrote:  

(12-19-2019 08:29 PM)TU 1978 Wrote:  This whole series of events should get even more NCAA scrutiny and sanctions. Was it worth the money, Penny?

Ironic coming from a fan of a team who employs a cheater for a coach. Apparently nothing will compel top prospects to go to Tulsa.

Funny, since Memphis is the poster child for ‘cheating’. Calipari, Pastner and now Penny. All dirty.

(12-19-2019 09:11 PM)Penny1 Wrote:  

(12-19-2019 08:29 PM)TU 1978 Wrote:  This whole series of events should get even more NCAA scrutiny and sanctions. Was it worth the money, Penny?

That would be good for Tulsa since y'all suck.

For real.. the only way Tulsa is going to be competitive is if the entire Memphis starting lineup goes pro before 2nd semester.

Shocker fans sitting back just laughing