ellitor 33,062 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, tigerbrotha12 said: You are much more of an insider than me, but based on Green’s comments after he visited, I would bet we have a slight lead right now, but the visit to Memphis will put them back into the lead. From there it’s just a game of throw what you got at him and hope. Idk I’m spitting out something and hoping it takes flight tbh I haven't seen any chatter from AU sources that thinks we have taken the lead since his visit FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, ellitor said: I haven't seen any chatter from AU sources that thinks we have taken the lead since his visit FWIW. Just a feeling is all. May be way off....hope not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 23 hours ago, JFDTiger80 said: Not sure how their Pyramid stadium is, but the city of Memphis is a s-hole. As long as Green does not fall in love with the Mississippi River and Memphis BBQ, we have a much better campus. Memphis is still mainly known as a commuter school. If he wants a real college atmosphere we win. Now, Oregon has a very cool stadium and gym floor. If he picks the school with the best coach, we win again. Also, he could play on a daily basis with Mr Cooper and most likely Mr. Okoro will still be here. That is an impressive group, with more to come. I went to the SEC Championship in the Pyramid and it’s pretty awesome, but that was years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 1:26 PM, GwillMac6 said: The pyramid has not been used in over a decade as a basketball arena lol. It was converted to a bass pro shops recently a few years ago. Memphis plays at fed ex forum which is the home arena for the grizzlies. It is a beautiful arena. How bout that. So funny. Dated myself. Still, all Universities should have their own arena although a HS kid may love the idea of playing in a NBA area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwillMac6 20,607 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War to the Eagle 362 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 4 hours ago, GwillMac6 said: “...currently in...” ? Can you clarify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,039 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Now green? That's a big time player. I don't know if he has the right mental profile but he has every physical tool and capability to be an alpha of alphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doverstutts 1,643 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 We do need one like that, if he wants to be coached, and is willing to play defense. He'll get the basketball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Duke reporter Andrew Slater put in a CB for Jalen to Memphis yesterday. Not sure what intel the guy or if he's that close to Jalen..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,817 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I'm getting sick and tired of Penny and Memphis. It pains me to feel this way because he was a childhood favorite of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye 7 2,535 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 On 9/30/2019 at 2:22 PM, ellitor said: FIFY Barbee came here to use Auburn as a stepping stone. Bruce came here to do what he has always done, build a legit basketball program . I feel that Bruce really loves AU. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him spend the rest of his career here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwarrior 26 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 If we got Cooper AND Green it would be hard to avoid the Final Four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared52 4,354 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, AUwarrior said: If we got Cooper AND Green it would be hard to avoid the Final Four. Eh, Duke, UNC, UK, and more get tons of talent and miss the Final Four often. It really takes a lot of luck but the team would be a ton of fun regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 9 hours ago, Tiger said: I'm getting sick and tired of Penny and Memphis. It pains me to feel this way because he was a childhood favorite of mine I was telling a few people that didnt follow ball, and Im not saying anything new or groundbreaking here, but that guy's personality is going to beat out most of these guys we consider "elite" coaches. If he can win games too, show hes just respectable at Xs and Os, this train isnt going to stop any time soon. He might be the coolest ex player to get into the coaching ranks ever. Not the biggest name but probably the coolest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 12,800 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 9 hours ago, Eagle Eye 7 said: Barbee came here to use Auburn as a stepping stone. Bruce came here to do what he has always done, build a legit basketball program . I feel that Bruce really loves AU. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him spend the rest of his career here. Stepped backwards to Kentucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishepa 1,897 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 21 hours ago, Tiger said: I'm getting sick and tired of Penny and Memphis. It pains me to feel this way because he was a childhood favorite of mine Whatever Penny is doing at Memphis is a bit off. Not saying he's funneling $$ to players....well maybe I am. It's just strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,127 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 6 hours ago, fishepa said: Whatever Penny is doing at Memphis is a bit off. Not saying he's funneling $$ to players....well maybe I am. It's just strange. Right now it is name recognition a lot of these kids growing up heard about Penny. If he produces it will be even tougher if he gets talent and doesn't produce than in a few years name recognition won't matter. An awful lot of really good players were not great coaches we will just have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,368 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 2 hours ago, AuburnNTexas said: Right now it is name recognition a lot of these kids growing up heard about Penny. If he produces it will be even tougher if he gets talent and doesn't produce than in a few years name recognition won't matter. An awful lot of really good players were not great coaches we will just have to wait and see. Most of the kids were about 6 when he retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,039 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Penny is a legend. It's hard to explain but he's different in the eyes of recruits, he's not just a former player, he's a former super star. And he was one of the smartest players to ever play the game. His basketball IQ is higher than normal. And if a player has ANY ties to the area. If they are close or played ball in Memphis/miss/Tenn area. That's it. That area is locked down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,127 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 12 hours ago, cole256 said: Penny is a legend. It's hard to explain but he's different in the eyes of recruits, he's not just a former player, he's a former super star. And he was one of the smartest players to ever play the game. His basketball IQ is higher than normal. And if a player has ANY ties to the area. If they are close or played ball in Memphis/miss/Tenn area. That's it. That area is locked down. Totally agree. Even though he has been retired for years his name still comes up all the time on NBA programs. Super Basketball IQ but I remember Russell who was a household name and also Super Basketball IQ who just never made it as a coach and there have been others. Not saying same thing will happen with Penny as Russell was Pro coach and a different generation. Memphis is a great basketball area in addition is not to far away from Atlanta and some of the NC hotbeds so he has some capital to spend. I am not in the least surprised to see kids gravitate to him and Memphis now he has to produce or it all means nothing. Sadly for Auburn and other teams I have heard him talk and I think he will be a great coach who can relate to his players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,817 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Penny has a "cool" factor to him and the recruits' parents all remember him well. And he's genuinely likable. Those Lil Penny commercials with Chris Rock doing the voice, his game, his chill demeanor. It all resonates with recruits. Danny Manning, for example -- less "cool", way worse recruiter, probably in his last year at Wake Forest which can boast Chris Paul and Tim Duncan (and John Collins for the recruits) as names that everyone is familiar with. But also, he's been trying to emphasize an old school style of play which is definitely going to hurt you in this day and age. Also, don't forget Penny's prowess as an AAU coach simply cannot be ignored. I wonder how in 5 years or so what his recruiting will look like if Memphis doesn't garner some of the success they're expecting. They will be banking on a Kentucky style model of extremely talented young guys to carry the team. Calipari has done a fantastic job using this model, lets see how Penny does. I know I'd be pulling for him if it didn't directly affect AU -- which it seems like it is. Lets see how Jerry Stackhouse does at Vandy. He also was super plugged in to the AAU circuit if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 it appears this individual had this prediction about Green’s future before the news. Means that whoever between us and UO had some ground on Memphis for a while, I’m guessing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 You would ASSUME that means us based on the ground that was reportedly made in the past months, but that’s an assumption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2020/jalen-green-182978 dont think it’s updated yet but here’s the page to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Graf has officially put in Auburn. It’s possible boys. It’s possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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