(01-15-2019 10:28 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:24 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 07:51 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 07:07 AM)Tigers2B1 Wrote:  Back on top where Memphis should be... after our Tubby nightmare and a 58-year low in attendance.

I suspect next year's season ticket sales and overall attendance will improve due to excitement generated by the incoming class and prospects of a special season. Everyone likes a winner and casual Memphis fans tend to come on board faster when the Tigers win at a high level.

I agree, but we're riding on a High right now. Next year should be fantastic, but only after next season will we realize if Penny's recruiting roots are truly organic and sustainable.

Penny and staff have already demonstrated an ability to snag highly sought recruits from outside Memphis (e.g., Jones) in only his first season. Hopefully, the trend will continue.

True, but I don't think many folks, even in town, realize the level of talent there is around here. Good friend of mine's son plays AAU ball & he says its just unreal seeing some of these kids. Every grade of high school down to 13 yr olds who are 6'6 & dunking down to 7-8 yr olds being flown around the country to play on out of town teams. And lets be honest, once Penny gets the Tigers rolling, no coach in America will be able to come in and get any local that we want. Its a self sustaining pipeline for the program.

Will there actually be requirements at Memphis that these young phenoms go to college classes? Or will Penny just sign them up for basketball and Nike? And how long do Sam Mitchell and Mike Miller hang around? I watched part of Memphis' narrow win over Tulane the other night. You know, the game with 273 people in the stands. Imagine Mitchel, previously a head NBA coach leading his team into an NBA arena in New Orleans with 12-15,000 people compared to what he is doing now. Now he's an assistant college coach heading into what is essentially a high school gym with 300 people in the stands. How much longer will he want to do that?

(01-15-2019 10:44 AM)vabearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:28 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:24 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 07:51 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I suspect next year's season ticket sales and overall attendance will improve due to excitement generated by the incoming class and prospects of a special season. Everyone likes a winner and casual Memphis fans tend to come on board faster when the Tigers win at a high level.

I agree, but we're riding on a High right now. Next year should be fantastic, but only after next season will we realize if Penny's recruiting roots are truly organic and sustainable.

Penny and staff have already demonstrated an ability to snag highly sought recruits from outside Memphis (e.g., Jones) in only his first season. Hopefully, the trend will continue.

True, but I don't think many folks, even in town, realize the level of talent there is around here. Good friend of mine's son plays AAU ball & he says its just unreal seeing some of these kids. Every grade of high school down to 13 yr olds who are 6'6 & dunking down to 7-8 yr olds being flown around the country to play on out of town teams. And lets be honest, once Penny gets the Tigers rolling, no coach in America will be able to come in and get any local that we want. Its a self sustaining pipeline for the program.

Will there actually be requirements at Memphis that these young phenoms go to college classes? Or will Penny just sign them up for basketball and Nike? And how long do Sam Mitchell and Mike Miller hang around? I watched part of Memphis' narrow win over Tulane the other night. You know, the game with 273 people in the stands. Imagine Mitchel, previously a head NBA coach leading his team into an NBA arena in New Orleans with 12-15,000 people compared to what he is doing now. Now he's an assistant college coach heading into what is essentially a high school gym with 300 people in the stands. How much longer will he want to do that?

So Sam Mitchell to Tulane? Hmmm. Interesting.

Tulane needs to hire Andy Kennedy...

(01-15-2019 10:44 AM)vabearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:28 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:24 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 07:51 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I suspect next year's season ticket sales and overall attendance will improve due to excitement generated by the incoming class and prospects of a special season. Everyone likes a winner and casual Memphis fans tend to come on board faster when the Tigers win at a high level.

I agree, but we're riding on a High right now. Next year should be fantastic, but only after next season will we realize if Penny's recruiting roots are truly organic and sustainable.

Penny and staff have already demonstrated an ability to snag highly sought recruits from outside Memphis (e.g., Jones) in only his first season. Hopefully, the trend will continue.

True, but I don't think many folks, even in town, realize the level of talent there is around here. Good friend of mine's son plays AAU ball & he says its just unreal seeing some of these kids. Every grade of high school down to 13 yr olds who are 6'6 & dunking down to 7-8 yr olds being flown around the country to play on out of town teams. And lets be honest, once Penny gets the Tigers rolling, no coach in America will be able to come in and get any local that we want. Its a self sustaining pipeline for the program.

Will there actually be requirements at Memphis that these young phenoms go to college classes? Or will Penny just sign them up for basketball and Nike? And how long do Sam Mitchell and Mike Miller hang around? I watched part of Memphis' narrow win over Tulane the other night. You know, the game with 273 people in the stands. Imagine Mitchel, previously a head NBA coach leading his team into an NBA arena in New Orleans with 12-15,000 people compared to what he is doing now. Now he's an assistant college coach heading into what is essentially a high school gym with 300 people in the stands. How much longer will he want to do that?

in other news...

(01-15-2019 11:29 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:44 AM)vabearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:28 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:24 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  I agree, but we're riding on a High right now. Next year should be fantastic, but only after next season will we realize if Penny's recruiting roots are truly organic and sustainable.

Penny and staff have already demonstrated an ability to snag highly sought recruits from outside Memphis (e.g., Jones) in only his first season. Hopefully, the trend will continue.

True, but I don't think many folks, even in town, realize the level of talent there is around here. Good friend of mine's son plays AAU ball & he says its just unreal seeing some of these kids. Every grade of high school down to 13 yr olds who are 6'6 & dunking down to 7-8 yr olds being flown around the country to play on out of town teams. And lets be honest, once Penny gets the Tigers rolling, no coach in America will be able to come in and get any local that we want. Its a self sustaining pipeline for the program.

Will there actually be requirements at Memphis that these young phenoms go to college classes? Or will Penny just sign them up for basketball and Nike? And how long do Sam Mitchell and Mike Miller hang around? I watched part of Memphis' narrow win over Tulane the other night. You know, the game with 273 people in the stands. Imagine Mitchel, previously a head NBA coach leading his team into an NBA arena in New Orleans with 12-15,000 people compared to what he is doing now. Now he's an assistant college coach heading into what is essentially a high school gym with 300 people in the stands. How much longer will he want to do that?

in other news...

Memphis is a top 30 program when managed properly. I do not think we will have trouble finding very good quality replacements for our assistant coaches. Also, turnover for the right reasons actually will make the job more attractive.

Uhhhhh, Sam Mitchell isn’t coaching at the school with 200 people at the games. He’s coaching at the one that leads the AAC in attendance and will do so for the forseeable future.

(01-15-2019 11:29 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:44 AM)vabearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:28 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:24 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  I agree, but we're riding on a High right now. Next year should be fantastic, but only after next season will we realize if Penny's recruiting roots are truly organic and sustainable.

Penny and staff have already demonstrated an ability to snag highly sought recruits from outside Memphis (e.g., Jones) in only his first season. Hopefully, the trend will continue.

True, but I don't think many folks, even in town, realize the level of talent there is around here. Good friend of mine's son plays AAU ball & he says its just unreal seeing some of these kids. Every grade of high school down to 13 yr olds who are 6'6 & dunking down to 7-8 yr olds being flown around the country to play on out of town teams. And lets be honest, once Penny gets the Tigers rolling, no coach in America will be able to come in and get any local that we want. Its a self sustaining pipeline for the program.

Will there actually be requirements at Memphis that these young phenoms go to college classes? Or will Penny just sign them up for basketball and Nike? And how long do Sam Mitchell and Mike Miller hang around? I watched part of Memphis' narrow win over Tulane the other night. You know, the game with 273 people in the stands. Imagine Mitchel, previously a head NBA coach leading his team into an NBA arena in New Orleans with 12-15,000 people compared to what he is doing now. Now he's an assistant college coach heading into what is essentially a high school gym with 300 people in the stands. How much longer will he want to do that?

in other news...

Well done Tigers!

Advanced apologies, but someone had to do it...

(01-15-2019 11:29 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:44 AM)vabearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:28 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:24 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  I agree, but we're riding on a High right now. Next year should be fantastic, but only after next season will we realize if Penny's recruiting roots are truly organic and sustainable.

Penny and staff have already demonstrated an ability to snag highly sought recruits from outside Memphis (e.g., Jones) in only his first season. Hopefully, the trend will continue.

True, but I don't think many folks, even in town, realize the level of talent there is around here. Good friend of mine's son plays AAU ball & he says its just unreal seeing some of these kids. Every grade of high school down to 13 yr olds who are 6'6 & dunking down to 7-8 yr olds being flown around the country to play on out of town teams. And lets be honest, once Penny gets the Tigers rolling, no coach in America will be able to come in and get any local that we want. Its a self sustaining pipeline for the program.

Will there actually be requirements at Memphis that these young phenoms go to college classes? Or will Penny just sign them up for basketball and Nike? And how long do Sam Mitchell and Mike Miller hang around? I watched part of Memphis' narrow win over Tulane the other night. You know, the game with 273 people in the stands. Imagine Mitchel, previously a head NBA coach leading his team into an NBA arena in New Orleans with 12-15,000 people compared to what he is doing now. Now he's an assistant college coach heading into what is essentially a high school gym with 300 people in the stands. How much longer will he want to do that?

in other news...

Well done Tigers!

Advanced apologies, but someone had to do it...

Tulane would be lucky to get Sam Mitchell...

(01-15-2019 08:50 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 06:46 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Thru 01/14/19:
Memphis 14,952
UCinn 10,894
Witchita State 10,130
UConn 8,221
Houston 5,682
SMU 5,672
Temple 5,354
Tulsa 4,374
UCF 4,055
East Carolina 3,558
USF 3,114
Navy 1,424
Tulane 1,419

So what is it going to take to remove Tulane from this conference?

Hey, Tulane gets to stay solely due to location, lol.

(01-15-2019 10:44 AM)vabearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:28 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:24 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 07:51 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I suspect next year's season ticket sales and overall attendance will improve due to excitement generated by the incoming class and prospects of a special season. Everyone likes a winner and casual Memphis fans tend to come on board faster when the Tigers win at a high level.

I agree, but we're riding on a High right now. Next year should be fantastic, but only after next season will we realize if Penny's recruiting roots are truly organic and sustainable.

Penny and staff have already demonstrated an ability to snag highly sought recruits from outside Memphis (e.g., Jones) in only his first season. Hopefully, the trend will continue.

True, but I don't think many folks, even in town, realize the level of talent there is around here. Good friend of mine's son plays AAU ball & he says its just unreal seeing some of these kids. Every grade of high school down to 13 yr olds who are 6'6 & dunking down to 7-8 yr olds being flown around the country to play on out of town teams. And lets be honest, once Penny gets the Tigers rolling, no coach in America will be able to come in and get any local that we want. Its a self sustaining pipeline for the program.

Will there actually be requirements at Memphis that these young phenoms go to college classes? Or will Penny just sign them up for basketball and Nike? And how long do Sam Mitchell and Mike Miller hang around? I watched part of Memphis' narrow win over Tulane the other night. You know, the game with 273 people in the stands. Imagine Mitchel, previously a head NBA coach leading his team into an NBA arena in New Orleans with 12-15,000 people compared to what he is doing now. Now he's an assistant college coach heading into what is essentially a high school gym with 300 people in the stands. How much longer will he want to do that?

I nominate this for the most ill-informed post of 2019, although it's very early, lol.

That game was at Tulane, not Memphis. It just looked like a Memphis game b/c the only fans in attendance were in blue. New Orleans peeps were watching the Saints game, lol.

Oh, and the Memphis Grizzlies would be surprised to know they play in a HS gym, lol. FedExForum holds 18,000+, and Memphis is averaging 14K+. Look up a few posts in this thread.

(01-15-2019 10:03 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 09:54 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:53 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:50 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 06:46 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Thru 01/14/19:
Memphis 14,952
UCinn 10,894
Witchita State 10,130
UConn 8,221
Houston 5,682
SMU 5,672
Temple 5,354
Tulsa 4,374
UCF 4,055
East Carolina 3,558
USF 3,114
Navy 1,424
Tulane 1,419

So what is it going to take to remove Tulane from this conference?

What are the better viable options? Besides, Tulane (like in football) will improve and NOLA is a fun road game location.

At this point Buffalo is a better option.

Hell VCU basketball with Army football makes a lot of sense. You know what doesn't make sense? Any justification for Tulane in this conference.

Army apparently does not want to join a conference for football. You may recall they dropped out of CUSA. Therefore, Army is not a viable option.

VCU maybe viable for basketball depending on travel, separation, and media deal considerations.

Buffalo would still be a better choice. With the new media rights deal, you could probably take your pick of the MWC as well. Tulane is jut hot garbage and needs to be removed.

(01-15-2019 12:24 PM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:03 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 09:54 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:53 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:50 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  So what is it going to take to remove Tulane from this conference?

What are the better viable options? Besides, Tulane (like in football) will improve and NOLA is a fun road game location.

At this point Buffalo is a better option.

Hell VCU basketball with Army football makes a lot of sense. You know what doesn't make sense? Any justification for Tulane in this conference.

Army apparently does not want to join a conference for football. You may recall they dropped out of CUSA. Therefore, Army is not a viable option.

VCU maybe viable for basketball depending on travel, separation, and media deal considerations.

Buffalo would still be a better choice. With the new media rights deal, you could probably take your pick of the MWC as well. Tulane is jut hot garbage and needs to be removed.

Sure lol

Some of you crack me up. Your short term memory is terrible. Tulane won a bowl game, has a great baseball program, and were decent in basketball last year before losing and NBA player and having their one true point guard hurt. I know nobody cares, but their women's program is pretty solid too, and UConn does care.

(01-15-2019 07:48 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 06:46 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Thru 01/14/19:
Memphis 14,952
UCinn 10,894
Witchita State 10,130
UConn 8,221
Houston 5,682
SMU 5,672
Temple 5,354
Tulsa 4,374
UCF 4,055
East Carolina 3,558
USF 3,114
Navy 1,424
Tulane 1,419

Thank you. Here is the source for reference purposes: https://static.theamerican.org/custompag...nfldrs.htm

Thanks, for the info and link. I knew their had to be someone tracking it.

(01-15-2019 12:30 PM)Foreverandever Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 12:24 PM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:03 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 09:54 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:53 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  What are the better viable options? Besides, Tulane (like in football) will improve and NOLA is a fun road game location.

At this point Buffalo is a better option.

Hell VCU basketball with Army football makes a lot of sense. You know what doesn't make sense? Any justification for Tulane in this conference.

Army apparently does not want to join a conference for football. You may recall they dropped out of CUSA. Therefore, Army is not a viable option.

VCU maybe viable for basketball depending on travel, separation, and media deal considerations.

Buffalo would still be a better choice. With the new media rights deal, you could probably take your pick of the MWC as well. Tulane is jut hot garbage and needs to be removed.

Sure lol

Some of you crack me up. Your short term memory is terrible. Tulane won a bowl game, has a great baseball program, and were decent in basketball last year before losing and NBA player and having their one true point guard hurt. I know nobody cares, but their women's program is pretty solid too, and UConn does care.

And, unlike some schools, Tulane is a real university with some serious academic chops.

(01-15-2019 01:25 PM)colohank Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 12:30 PM)Foreverandever Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 12:24 PM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:03 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 09:54 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  At this point Buffalo is a better option.

Hell VCU basketball with Army football makes a lot of sense. You know what doesn't make sense? Any justification for Tulane in this conference.

Army apparently does not want to join a conference for football. You may recall they dropped out of CUSA. Therefore, Army is not a viable option.

VCU maybe viable for basketball depending on travel, separation, and media deal considerations.

Buffalo would still be a better choice. With the new media rights deal, you could probably take your pick of the MWC as well. Tulane is jut hot garbage and needs to be removed.

Sure lol

Some of you crack me up. Your short term memory is terrible. Tulane won a bowl game, has a great baseball program, and were decent in basketball last year before losing and NBA player and having their one true point guard hurt. I know nobody cares, but their women's program is pretty solid too, and UConn does care.

And, unlike some schools, Tulane is a real university with some serious academic chops.

Tulane is a terrific university (both my parents graduated from the school), but it has been my experience in the real world that individual traits such as ambition, hard work, and people skill are more important for success than academic pedigree.

(01-15-2019 12:30 PM)Foreverandever Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 12:24 PM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:03 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 09:54 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 08:53 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  What are the better viable options? Besides, Tulane (like in football) will improve and NOLA is a fun road game location.

At this point Buffalo is a better option.

Hell VCU basketball with Army football makes a lot of sense. You know what doesn't make sense? Any justification for Tulane in this conference.

Army apparently does not want to join a conference for football. You may recall they dropped out of CUSA. Therefore, Army is not a viable option.

VCU maybe viable for basketball depending on travel, separation, and media deal considerations.

Buffalo would still be a better choice. With the new media rights deal, you could probably take your pick of the MWC as well. Tulane is jut hot garbage and needs to be removed.

Sure lol

Some of you crack me up. Your short term memory is terrible. Tulane won a bowl game, has a great baseball program, and were decent in basketball last year before losing and NBA player and having their one true point guard hurt. I know nobody cares, but their women's program is pretty solid too, and UConn does care.

Tulane has made the NCAA 3 times with the last time being in 1995. The highest seed ever earned was a 9. Your home "arena" holds less than a high school gym.

Simply put your below average football doesn't carry the carcass of a basketball program your school has. Baseball, women's sports, and the 50th largest television market (Buffalo is 52nd btw) doesn't mean Tulane should be in this conference.

(01-15-2019 01:25 PM)colohank Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 12:30 PM)Foreverandever Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 12:24 PM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:03 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 09:54 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  At this point Buffalo is a better option.

Hell VCU basketball with Army football makes a lot of sense. You know what doesn't make sense? Any justification for Tulane in this conference.

Army apparently does not want to join a conference for football. You may recall they dropped out of CUSA. Therefore, Army is not a viable option.

VCU maybe viable for basketball depending on travel, separation, and media deal considerations.

Buffalo would still be a better choice. With the new media rights deal, you could probably take your pick of the MWC as well. Tulane is jut hot garbage and needs to be removed.

Sure lol

Some of you crack me up. Your short term memory is terrible. Tulane won a bowl game, has a great baseball program, and were decent in basketball last year before losing and NBA player and having their one true point guard hurt. I know nobody cares, but their women's program is pretty solid too, and UConn does care.

And, unlike some schools, Tulane is a real university with some serious academic chops.

Plus Tulane has a nationally-recognized name. That's not something you can say about all the schools in this conference

(01-15-2019 01:33 PM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 01:25 PM)colohank Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 12:30 PM)Foreverandever Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 12:24 PM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 10:03 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Army apparently does not want to join a conference for football. You may recall they dropped out of CUSA. Therefore, Army is not a viable option.

VCU maybe viable for basketball depending on travel, separation, and media deal considerations.

Buffalo would still be a better choice. With the new media rights deal, you could probably take your pick of the MWC as well. Tulane is jut hot garbage and needs to be removed.

Sure lol

Some of you crack me up. Your short term memory is terrible. Tulane won a bowl game, has a great baseball program, and were decent in basketball last year before losing and NBA player and having their one true point guard hurt. I know nobody cares, but their women's program is pretty solid too, and UConn does care.

And, unlike some schools, Tulane is a real university with some serious academic chops.

Plus Tulane has a nationally-recognized name. That's not something you can say about all the schools in this conference

Nationally recognized for being bad at sports that matter...

(01-15-2019 01:35 PM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 01:33 PM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 01:25 PM)colohank Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 12:30 PM)Foreverandever Wrote:  

(01-15-2019 12:24 PM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  Buffalo would still be a better choice. With the new media rights deal, you could probably take your pick of the MWC as well. Tulane is jut hot garbage and needs to be removed.

Sure lol

Some of you crack me up. Your short term memory is terrible. Tulane won a bowl game, has a great baseball program, and were decent in basketball last year before losing and NBA player and having their one true point guard hurt. I know nobody cares, but their women's program is pretty solid too, and UConn does care.

And, unlike some schools, Tulane is a real university with some serious academic chops.

Plus Tulane has a nationally-recognized name. That's not something you can say about all the schools in this conference

Nationally recognized for being bad at sports that matter...

Honestly, I doubt your typical sports fan pays that much attention to this conference.