Congrats tulane you played well the last two games

(02-13-2016 05:24 PM)WhoseHouse? Wrote:  

(02-13-2016 05:15 PM)Enviro5609 Wrote:  

(02-13-2016 05:00 PM)MemphisTigerFreak Wrote:  I know many Tulane fans wanted a coaching change...after this game they just might get their wish...for someone else.

Tony Levine, O'Leary, now Pastner. It's what we do.

Hate to break it to you but Texas St. and UTSA are the reasons why Levine got fired.

Nope. Tulane sealed TLs fate

(02-13-2016 04:57 PM)oldtiger Wrote:  

(02-13-2016 04:52 PM)Pelican Power Wrote:  I am in total shock. Very surprised TU was only a 7 pt dog....and to win. Total shock!

Enjoy the win. The Green Wave out played the Tigers and well. Tulane played with passion and purpose. Congrats.

Always classy Old Tiger! Thanks,

(02-13-2016 05:00 PM)MemphisTigerFreak Wrote:  I know many Tulane fans wanted a coaching change...after this game they just might get their wish...for someone else.

I still do. Our young team is maturing as the year goes on. However, not much upside under Conroy.

We're playing better and I'm really happy that we aren't tanking, like I thought we were. The matchups were better for us in these 2 games...cincy, u conn, smu smother defensively. ECU doesn't and Memphis is off their defensive game this year (which from my observation of the few games I've seen the Tigers play, is a big issue for them).
It's very unlikely that Conroy returns...but he is well-liked and he did his best recruiting of his career last year, so we'll see. We actually have some athletes that I think could be molded into at least a decent defensive team. And in contrast to Conroy's 2 predecessors, he hasn't made excuses.

(02-13-2016 04:57 PM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(02-13-2016 04:52 PM)Pelican Power Wrote:  I am in total shock. Very surprised TU was only a 7 pt dog....and to win. Total shock!

Memphis, OMG what is happening to you?

(02-13-2016 10:15 PM)fishpro1098 Wrote:  Memphis, OMG what is happening to you?

Beating everyone all the time is boring. Gotta throw a few fish back eery now and then. Keeps the ecosystem healthy. Just being good conference mates

Goodbye Josh Pastner, been nice knowing you. He has inside connections to Houston, maybe he should be an assistant to Sampson. Or maybe he could be the HC here if Sampson goes to coach the Houston Rockets next season (that's a completely fabricated rumor by me, read nothing into it other than speculation).

(02-13-2016 05:15 PM)Enviro5609 Wrote:  

(02-13-2016 05:00 PM)MemphisTigerFreak Wrote:  I know many Tulane fans wanted a coaching change...after this game they just might get their wish...for someone else.

Tony Levine, O'Leary, now Pastner. It's what we do.

He was gone already barring a miracle run...this may have caused him to depart mid season

This one play and the aftermath basically describes what Memphis Basketball is today: (all while losing at the time to Tulane...a game that the FT's ended up costing them the game)

http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/shaq-g...1758966483

(02-14-2016 07:44 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  This one play and the aftermath basically describes what Memphis Basketball is today: (all while losing at the time to Tulane...a game that the FT's ended up costing them the game)

http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/shaq-g...1758966483

Well, at least we didn't go winless for the season in the more important sport, did we? More like .550. And BB is easier to rebuild than football.

We have the infrastructure, the arena, the admin and booster support, and the fan base. All we need is a new coach, and we will be fine, thanks.

(02-14-2016 09:03 AM)TripleA Wrote:   All we need is a new coach, and we will be fine, thanks.

If that was a guarantee...then every team would end up with a successful "new" coach.

While Memphis Hoops has tons of advantages/history...even their future success is not guaranteed with another "new" coach.

(02-14-2016 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(02-14-2016 09:03 AM)TripleA Wrote:   All we need is a new coach, and we will be fine, thanks.

If that was a guarantee...then every team would end up with a successful "new" coach.

While Memphis Hoops has tons of advantages/history...even their future success is not guaranteed with another "new" coach.

I'm not concerned...you can't kill Memphis hoops...many have tried, all have failed.

(02-14-2016 09:14 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(02-14-2016 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(02-14-2016 09:03 AM)TripleA Wrote:   All we need is a new coach, and we will be fine, thanks.

If that was a guarantee...then every team would end up with a successful "new" coach.

While Memphis Hoops has tons of advantages/history...even their future success is not guaranteed with another "new" coach.

I'm not concerned...you can't kill Memphis hoops...many have tried, all have failed.

Kill Memphis Hoops? Who was calling or predicting that?

Bottom line, a "new coach" won't automatically guarantee future AAC Titles for Memphis in the future (could happen...but far from a guarantee...especially if UCONN, SMU, Cinci, Temple and now maybe Houston stay in the top half) and/or a return to Final Fours.

(02-14-2016 09:14 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  I'm not concerned...you can't kill Memphis hoops...many have tried, all have failed.

Tic Price tried hard though, didn't he?

(02-14-2016 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(02-14-2016 09:03 AM)TripleA Wrote:   All we need is a new coach, and we will be fine, thanks.

If that was a guarantee...then every team would end up with a successful "new" coach.

While Memphis Hoops has tons of advantages/history...even their future success is not guaranteed with another "new" coach.

You missed the point. In your quote, you omitted the all the other things I listed that were in place. I said we have everything in place to be successful EXCEPT a new coach, and it is implied that it would need to be a successful one, of course.

(02-14-2016 09:30 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  

(02-14-2016 09:14 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  I'm not concerned...you can't kill Memphis hoops...many have tried, all have failed.

Tic Price tried hard though, didn't he? :coffee3:

Yep he tried but didn't succeed now did he. Memphis basketball is down now, but with the right hire will be back as strong as ever. Fed Ex Forum will again be the place where 18,000 screaming Tiger fans, will again make it a place that opposing teams will dread coming to, only a matter of time.

(02-14-2016 11:23 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(02-14-2016 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(02-14-2016 09:03 AM)TripleA Wrote:   All we need is a new coach, and we will be fine, thanks.

If that was a guarantee...then every team would end up with a successful "new" coach.

While Memphis Hoops has tons of advantages/history...even their future success is not guaranteed with another "new" coach.

You missed the point. In your quote, you omitted the all the other things I listed that were in place. I said we have everything in place to be successful EXCEPT a new coach, and it is implied that it would need to be a successful one, of course.

Agreed, the right coach will have you back where you belong in no time. Can't keep a good program and a rich tradition down.