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Posted on 6/7/15 at 10:41 am to skrayper
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That's not a very tall order.
A #1 seed in the last twenty years and an NCAA participant under Ellis (two Sweet 16s) is as good some of their rivals.
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This is true. Prior to the SECN, Memphis would've been a better destination for a basketball coach than Auburn - now? AU probably is.
Even under Calipari, how often did you see Memphis in the regular season on National TV . How often did you see a poor AU team last year. Give Slive his credit, teaming with ESPN on the SECN was brilliant.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 10:43 am to skrayper
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This is true. Prior to the SECN, Memphis would've been a better destination for a basketball coach than Auburn - now? AU probably is.
Nah. Memphis is still the better basketball school even as a mid major. Pastner is over rated though and if Pearl can win at Auburn then that will change, but it hasn't yet.
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Posted on 6/7/15 at 10:47 am to Irons Puppet
Good points being made about SECN. I just bring it up because the person I heard it from has a connection very close to the situation and he is usually spot on. Not always, but usually. The league comparison is obviously a huge advantage for Auburn. Then again, Memphis is a legitimately strong program historically with access to incredible basketball facilities (Fed Ex Forum).
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:02 am to Govt Tide
And the 4 or 5 mill that Bruce would owe to Auburn.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:13 am to Irons Puppet
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A #1 seed in the last twenty years and an NCAA participant under Ellis (two Sweet 16s) is as good some of their rivals
I'm not sure how that's relevant, but okay...
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Even under Calipari, how often did you see Memphis in the regular season on National TV . How often did you see a poor AU team last year. Give Slive his credit, teaming with ESPN on the SECN was brilliant.
Neither, as I rarely watch basketball on TV unless Alabama is playing ;)
In all serious though, you're making my point. AU also didn't get on TV much prior to the SECN.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:14 am to Govt Tide
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Good points being made about SECN. I just bring it up because the person I heard it from has a connection very close to the situation and he is usually spot on. Not always, but usually. The league comparison is obviously a huge advantage for Auburn. Then again, Memphis is a legitimately strong program historically with access to incredible basketball facilities (Fed Ex Forum).
Everybody is thinking in terms of the past with NCAA Sports now. The Power 5 in Football, will be the Power 5 in all Sports in the future. Memphis is a much better Program than 80% of the SEC. Five years from now, they will be mentioned in the same breath as UAB and some of the other Universities in the South, even in Basketball. Money can only help them so much in todays market.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:29 am to Govt Tide
Grizzlies might look at him after final 4, but Bruce would like to build a Duke like program at AU.
Realistically, I can only see us winning a NC every 6 or 7 years with only 4 final fours per decade, but it's a start.
Realistically, I can only see us winning a NC every 6 or 7 years with only 4 final fours per decade, but it's a start.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:36 am to Smoke7024
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And the 4 or 5 mill that Bruce would owe to Auburn.
Not much at all. University of Memphis or some donors would cut that check. BP to Memphis would be a phenomenal move in my opinion.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:39 am to Irons Puppet
Yeh, Memphis wouldn't be a distination that would have come to mind if I was guessing for the reasons you mention. Just passing along what I heard.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:41 am to Forkbeard3777
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And the 4 or 5 mill that Bruce would owe to Auburn.
Not much at all. University of Memphis or some donors would cut that check. BP to Memphis would be a phenomenal move in my opinion.
Get lost yankee.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:50 am to Govt Tide
Is that what they're saying at ITAT?
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:51 am to makersmark1
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Grizzlies might look at him after final 4, but Bruce would like to build a Duke like program at AU.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:56 am to piggidyphish
Don't know. Got banned from ITAT a couple of years ago for having Tide in my username. Unable to read any threads.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 11:58 am to Oizers
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Bruce Pearl to Memphis?
Auburn is his dream job.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 12:47 pm to davesdawgs
Bottomline: Bruce Pearl needs to re-market his image. If he does it at AU, then he will be in line for some big jobs in 3-5 years. If he goes to Memphis, the whispers of the "Ghost of Calipari" will follow any success there. He has already dealt with the NCAA, he can not afford another round with them.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 1:01 pm to Govt Tide
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I just bring it up because the person I heard it from has a connection very close to the situation and he is usually spot on. Not always, but usually.
1. Obsessed.
2. You're friend is full of shite.
3. You're full of shite.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 2:25 pm to Irons Puppet
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. Pearl knows that if he wants to move to the next level, he will have to show success at AU never seen before.
SAME THING we said bout Petrino.... Worked out spectacularly for us.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 2:34 pm to Govt Tide
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Could be totally wrong and of course may not happen but I heard something from a very interesting source about this.
1. SEC rant? Check
2. Topic about Auburn? Check
3. bammer negative prediction? Check
4. ALL based on "anonymous sources"? Check
Then watch out fellas, this is a LOCK to happen.
Posted on 6/7/15 at 3:00 pm to Razorback Reverend
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SAME THING we said bout Petrino.... Worked out spectacularly for us.
If Petrino didn't own a motorcycle, he would be the hottest name in coaching right now.
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