What Daily Memphians think*
“Interesting reading … Some saying that Penny should be let go, others, delusional, thinking Memphis should have been included in the tournament, and some optimistic that perhaps the program can turn around. … I believe the jury is still out ... Add to that the insanity of the portals and NIL and the task is daunting — for ANY COACH, at any level. …” — Steve Conley about Calkins: Memphis basketball was left out of Selection Sunday. It better not happen again.
“… We wouldn’t get a home game anyway with the NCAA tournament in town so there’s no financial incentive. Clearly the coach and probably the players are done with this team, so it would be cruel to play and likely lose anyway ... It’s honestly sad …” — Chris Leach about Memphis not part of National Invitational Tournament
“Ironically, two teams that the Tigers beat will be dancing on our home court.” — Robert Plunk about Houston headlines teams headed to Memphis for NCAA Tourney 1st round
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