Drroogh Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 I wonder if these impressionable teenage 5 star players are really persuaded by the Hollywood recruiting like Memphis brining in perhaps the most star studded entertainment ever for their Midnight Madness? https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/rumors-of-justin-timberlake-drake-appearance-could-give-memphis-most-star-studded-midnight-madness-lineup-ever or are they more persuaded by the fan turnout and interaction and play of a Hoosier Hysteria? I suspect, that when it comes time to making a decision substance over glamor wins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Just now, bluegrassIU said: If a kid is persuaded by that stuff, I would have concerns about the kids mentality. Short term, it may get them excited. But when they sit and really plan their future, I have to think that stuff plays no role. Particularly if the kids parents are involved in the process. If the kid loves BASKETBALL then I have to beleive a passionate fanbase showing up at HH would carry even more weight than some star that sings a song and then leaves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 13 hours ago, Drroogh said: I wonder if these impressionable teenage 5 star players are really persuaded by the Hollywood recruiting like Memphis brining in perhaps the most star studded entertainment ever for their Midnight Madness? https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/rumors-of-justin-timberlake-drake-appearance-could-give-memphis-most-star-studded-midnight-madness-lineup-ever or are they more persuaded by the fan turnout and interaction and play of a Hoosier Hysteria? I suspect, that when it comes time to making a decision substance over glamor wins? I would be more interested in playing for a fanbase that does not need a concert from a music superstar as a reason to show up. At Indiana, Justin Timberlake does not need to show up and be an attraction because the players already are that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierdaddy Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Memphis has that, fwiw. Just as intense a fan-base & city as Bloomington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonV Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 56 minutes ago, hoosierdaddy said: Memphis has that, fwiw. Just as intense a fan-base & city as Bloomington. Not buying this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 2 hours ago, hoosierdaddy said: Memphis has that, fwiw. Just as intense a fan-base & city as Bloomington. No way. My sister cheered there. Been to a number of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 2 hours ago, hoosierdaddy said: Memphis has that, fwiw. Just as intense a fan-base & city as Bloomington. They do have a strong fan base, but sorry. I do not think it is nearly the same level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomatic Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 2 hours ago, hoosierdaddy said: Memphis has that, fwiw. Just as intense a fan-base & city as Bloomington. When Memphis fans fill up a gym in New York, Chicago, or Hawaii... I’ll revisit this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierdaddy Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 16 hours ago, kyhoosier29 said: No way. My sister cheered there. Been to a number of games. If you went during Tubby or Pastner's tenure you did not witness actual Memphis basketball. They, while misguided, are just as rabid and intense as Hoosier fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, hoosierdaddy said: If you went during Tubby or Pastner's tenure you did not witness actual Memphis basketball. They, while misguided, are just as rabid and intense as Hoosier fans. Explain to me what actual Memphis basketball is? They do have a history of cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDB Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, rico said: Explain to me what actual Memphis basketball is? They do have a history of cheating. Every time I think of Memphis, I think of Keith Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, BDB said: Every time I think of Memphis, I think of Keith Lee. Bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 hours ago, hoosierdaddy said: If you went during Tubby or Pastner's tenure you did not witness actual Memphis basketball. They, while misguided, are just as rabid and intense as Hoosier fans. Actually she cheered during Calipari’s tenure. And the atmosphere, surrounding environment, fan knowledge, excitement did not compare to IU basketball. Memphis is a big city that has numerous other things to do, which pulls from the excitement unlike the college atmosphere of Bloomington. Just not remotely close IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Was curious about this so I looked it up and was shocked to see that they were top ten in attendance in 2013-14 https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/basketball/2017/08/09/memphis-tigers-basketball-attendance-hits-35-year-low/552772001/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonV Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Was curious about this so I looked it up and was shocked to see that they were top ten in attendance in 2013-14 https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/basketball/2017/08/09/memphis-tigers-basketball-attendance-hits-35-year-low/552772001/ Fair weather fans though. 46th in 2017 when they went 19-13 and no where on the list last year with an avg attendance of 6,225 in an 18K+ capacity arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, rico said: Bingo. How about Baskerville Holmes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierdaddy Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 They play at Fedex Forum, they have huge athletic resources and will be a major competitor with us, if they aren't already. Similar to us, Memphis has alot to prove this season and next on the court. I don't have the data but I'd bet money that Memphis was top-15 attendance every year of Calipari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonV Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, hoosierdaddy said: They play at Fedex Forum, they have huge athletic resources and will be a major competitor with us, if they aren't already. Similar to us, Memphis has alot to prove this season and next on the court. I don't have the data but I'd bet money that Memphis was top-15 attendance every year of Calipari. Nah. 48th in ‘05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, IU Scott said: How about Baskerville Holmes Andre Turner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, hoosierdaddy said: They play at Fedex Forum, they have huge athletic resources and will be a major competitor with us, if they aren't already. Similar to us, Memphis has alot to prove this season and next on the court. I don't have the data but I'd bet money that Memphis was top-15 attendance every year of Calipari. They joining the SEC soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, rico said: Andre Turner On Youtube I watched a game from the 84 tournament between Memphis St and Houston and there were plenty of big time players in that game. Clyde Drexler took off from middle of the lane and totally went over Turner and dunked on him. I was 13 that year and remember those teams well but it was nice to go back and watch them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, IU Scott said: On Youtube I watched a game from the 84 tournament between Memphis St and Houston and there were plenty of big time players in that game. Clyde Drexler took off from middle of the lane and totally went over Turner and dunked on him. I was 13 that year and remember those teams well but it was nice to go back and watch them again. Bedford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 I can only picture Larry Finch and Memphis state playing against Cincinnati Bearcats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierdaddy Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 18 hours ago, rico said: They joining the SEC soon? No, but that's to their advantage. Run the AAC on an annual basis and recruit kids that can't get into the blue-bloods academically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 7 minutes ago, hoosierdaddy said: No, but that's to their advantage. Run the AAC on an annual basis and recruit kids that can't get into the blue-bloods academically. I only asked because Memphis has been in so many conferences I can't remember them all. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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