Season One, Chapter 15: Psssst, Penny Hardaway’s first season already a success
The ultimate measure of success isn’t wins. The ultimate measure of success is fun. Coach Penny Hardaway and his Tigers are 15-11. Last year’s Tigers were once 15-11. But those identical records reveal the difference between apathy and joy. That's something to cheer about. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
The record may be similar to the final Tubby Smith campaign, but the whole vibe of the Memphis Tigers season is happier, more enjoyable and optimistic about the future.
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