(05-13-2020 04:43 PM)Nirvana1988 Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 03:50 PM)cmt Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 02:38 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

The sagas of the Harris and Lawson Families and our Tigers are very interesting. If they had all come to Memphis and/or stayed at Memphis their futures would all be about the same or most likely better than they ended up. The hardest thing for family members to understand is that the grass ain't no damn greener in land grant schools, they chew you up and spit you out.

I'll bet more Memphis fans know who Tony Harris is than UTK fans. I also know the plains of Kansas have already forgotten all about Dedric. Playing for your hometown Tigers gives you recognition and even celebrity here for the rest of your life, which ends up meaning a lot both emotionally and financially.

Uhh....no.

Sounds pretty accurate to me.
With what part do you disagree?

Looks like recruiting strategies are certainly changing. Penny has avoided recruiting Lawsons until now.
Not a fan of how the family conducts itself. But if Penny is good with it, I am too.

(05-13-2020 08:59 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  Looks like recruiting strategies are certainly changing. Penny has avoided recruiting Lawsons until now.
Not a fan of how the family conducts itself. But if Penny is good with it, I am too.

Not really. Chandler is the only other one since Penny has been the coach. And with Precious and DJ there wasn’t a need or spot for him. Jonathon is a different animal. Big guard and that’s what Penny likes.

(05-13-2020 08:10 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 05:17 PM)covingtontiger Wrote:  I had read somewhere years ago that Jonathon Lawson would probably be the best player of all the Lawson's. If Penny thinks that he will help us, then I hope that we can sign him.

Keith Easterwood used to say it all the time when talking about the Lawsons.

True but he was like in Jr. High. As of now he has the lowest recruiting rank of all 4.

Hey, I love Penny. It would take a TON of bad sh-t to happen for me to stop loving Penny.
But , come on yall.
Some of you have so much 'trust' in Penny. Have you forgot J Wiseman? It is a complicated saga. And yes, we do not get treated by that joke institution the NCAA in the same manner they treat blue blood athletic programs. But, some blame has to fall on Penny. He did pay the cash to wiseman. Of course, he knew that he put Wiseman's 'amateur basketball player status' in great jeopardy by doing that.
I am just saying I choose not to have blind faith/trust in Penny's recruiting etc. at this time.
Go tigers!

fascinating --

“I have no problem with the University of Memphis,” Keelon said. If my son sees fit to (go to Memphis), I’m going to support him.”

Keelon went on to say his real problem was with Tom Bowen, the former athletic director, who “just sit up and lied and didn’t do what he said.” But this isn’t a moment to pile on Bowen, either. The point is, the acrimony is gone.

acrimony = bitterness or ill feeling

(05-13-2020 09:17 PM)uskjtc02 Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 08:59 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  Looks like recruiting strategies are certainly changing. Penny has avoided recruiting Lawsons until now.
Not a fan of how the family conducts itself. But if Penny is good with it, I am too.

Not really. Chandler is the only other one since Penny has been the coach. And with Precious and DJ there wasn’t a need or spot for him. Jonathon is a different animal. Big guard and that’s what Penny likes.

KJ tried to come back.
And Penny has avoided recruiting Jonathon until now.

(05-13-2020 09:57 PM)dwash Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 08:10 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 05:17 PM)covingtontiger Wrote:  I had read somewhere years ago that Jonathon Lawson would probably be the best player of all the Lawson's. If Penny thinks that he will help us, then I hope that we can sign him.

Keith Easterwood used to say it all the time when talking about the Lawsons.

True but he was like in Jr. High. As of now he has the lowest recruiting rank of all 4.

I heard him say it on the gp show when we were recruiting Dedric.

sorry if pope


Calkins: Johnathan Lawson gets an offer from Memphis — and at long last, a bitter feud may be at an end

Johnathan Lawson may be headed to play basketball at Memphis?

Let us slaughter a fatted calf.

Or a fatted Bearcat or Cougar or Shocker.

This would be a real coup-basketball wise and politically.

(05-14-2020 06:35 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 09:57 PM)dwash Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 08:10 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 05:17 PM)covingtontiger Wrote:  I had read somewhere years ago that Jonathon Lawson would probably be the best player of all the Lawson's. If Penny thinks that he will help us, then I hope that we can sign him.

Keith Easterwood used to say it all the time when talking about the Lawsons.

True but he was like in Jr. High. As of now he has the lowest recruiting rank of all 4.

I heard him say it on the gp show when we were recruiting Dedric.

He has the same problem as Chandler and KJ. Length and skill there for certain but he has the speed and lateral quickness of a poor man's Tom Brady and wants to be a guard.

(05-14-2020 05:06 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 09:17 PM)uskjtc02 Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 08:59 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  Looks like recruiting strategies are certainly changing. Penny has avoided recruiting Lawsons until now.
Not a fan of how the family conducts itself. But if Penny is good with it, I am too.

Not really. Chandler is the only other one since Penny has been the coach. And with Precious and DJ there wasn’t a need or spot for him. Jonathon is a different animal. Big guard and that’s what Penny likes.

KJ tried to come back.
And Penny has avoided recruiting Jonathon until now.

Didn’t have room for KJ.

Hard pass on anyone named Lawson. Family of meddlers. Give me a Precious, Lester, Boogie, etc. I have no idea who any of their family members are. That’s the way it should be.

I’m not against getting Memphis kids. I’m against getting Memphis kids with family members who constantly go on radio and social media to be heard.

(05-15-2020 08:21 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  Hard pass on anyone named Lawson. Family of meddlers. Give me a Precious, Lester, Boogie, etc. I have no idea who any of their family members are. That’s the way it should be.

I’m not against getting Memphis kids. I’m against getting Memphis kids with family members who constantly go on radio and social media to be heard.

You're about 20 years to late for that. But it was nice when the team just suited and up started playing each season and all we knew is the players name and where they were from.

(05-15-2020 08:21 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  Hard pass on anyone named Lawson. Family of meddlers. Give me a Precious, Lester, Boogie, etc. I have no idea who any of their family members are. That’s the way it should be.

I’m not against getting Memphis kids. I’m against getting Memphis kids with family members who constantly go on radio and social media to be heard.

Sometimes coaches just offer players out of respect for them or their family. Not saying that is the case here. Really don’t know how hard we will push for Jonathon. Hopefully it all works out for the best.

(05-15-2020 08:21 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  Hard pass on anyone named Lawson. Family of meddlers. Give me a Precious, Lester, Boogie, etc. I have no idea who any of their family members are. That’s the way it should be.

I’m not against getting Memphis kids. I’m against getting Memphis kids with family members who constantly go on radio and social media to be heard.

Tubby is gone now, thank goodness, and won't be coming back no matter how much you want him to.

(05-15-2020 08:21 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  Hard pass on anyone named Lawson. Family of meddlers. Give me a Precious, Lester, Boogie, etc. I have no idea who any of their family members are. That’s the way it should be.

I’m not against getting Memphis kids. I’m against getting Memphis kids with family members who constantly go on radio and social media to be heard.

Normally I would 100% be against it, but with players being able to transfer without sitting out, you might have a certain edge with local players. They might be more hesitant to leave home. Either way, it's a tough call.

(05-15-2020 01:58 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  It's not my call... and it's not my calling to second guess Penny. He knows more about this situation than all of us combined.

Feuds are a waste of energy.

Like Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham? They made a lot of money with their feud.

(05-13-2020 03:50 PM)cmt Wrote:  

(05-13-2020 02:38 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

The sagas of the Harris and Lawson Families and our Tigers are very interesting. If they had all come to Memphis and/or stayed at Memphis their futures would all be about the same or most likely better than they ended up. The hardest thing for family members to understand is that the grass ain't no damn greener in land grant schools, they chew you up and spit you out.

I'll bet more Memphis fans know who Tony Harris is than UTK fans. I also know the plains of Kansas have already forgotten all about Dedric. Playing for your hometown Tigers gives you recognition and even celebrity here for the rest of your life, which ends up meaning a lot both emotionally and financially.

What is LaGerald Vick up to these days?