Real pain comes Tuesday night

[TigersCane]

You have no idea what you're in for, but you're going to find out.

TrEuTh

[Get Real]

I always marvel at these lower breeds who seem compelled to pen these incoherent and gin-induced posts. Did you assemble this rather pedestrian attempt at provocation, or did you and your frat buddies hover around an IPhone for hours languishing over the language to assure yourselves of a prideful "smack down". You surely are an impressive writer for a low-density idiot savant.

[PM Thor]

Oooh Memphis State. Look out. I am scared of the Tigers...the most unoriginal name for a team ever. Right next to the Eagles and Rams.

I HATE dayton.

[BMoreX]

Don't forget Bulldogs.

[Grylls]

Also anything ending in 'cats

[PM Thor]

Seriously, what is the most unoriginal mascot? What's the most original, but not stupid mascot? Banana Slugs comes to mind, but that's pretty stupid.

Aaand this is how you hijack a thread Memphis State guy...

I HATE dayton.

[ballyhoohoo]

What the fuck is a "TrEuTh"?

Isn't Memphis State a community college?

[Cheesehead]

oooohhh, I am scared, Bevis.

[nkymuskie]

Gin is a disgusting liquid

[REALtapsplunkett]

What the fuck is a "TrEuTh"?

Isn't Memphis State a community college?

Memphis State is essentially a community college.The football program is pathetic and the basketball program has been and always will be outlaw.

[PM Thor]

Do they still play in a pyramid? I mean, who does that? There are two places where you can pull that off, Egypt and Las Vegas. And that's it. Nowhere else.

I HATE dayton.

[Cheesehead]

Do they still play in a pyramid? I mean, who does that? There are two places where you can pull that off, Egypt and Las Vegas. And that's it. Nowhere else.

I HATE dayton.

C'mon Thor. When I think of Memphis, I think Pyramid.

[99tiger]

I can't believe I'm doing this...I don't normally register for other school's message boards, but I can't idly sit back and watch TC establish the baseline of what a Memphis fan is around here. We consider him "special" and often ban him from posting his nonsense on our most active board. He is quite prone to outlandish statement full of misspelled words and random capitalization, yes completely devoid of paragraphs. I won't hang around long and I don't plan on trolling anyone, it's just not my MO.

Anyway, I look forward to seeing my beloved Tigers step out of conference and see what we can do in Cincinnati. I haven't followed Xavier this year...frankly, there have been more pressing things on my mind. However, here's a VERY brief synopsis on us. We're not the team you played last year. We're not the team you may or may not have seen in the Battle 4 Atlantis. Our players have finally started letting themselves be coached. We like a fast paced game, but run more offensive sets than people give us credit for. We no longer just rely on our athleticism to play.

On offense, our biggest weakness seems to be spotty play inside. We have the talent, we have the size, but you can't always tell because players get in foul trouble. On defense, we don't seem to pressure much but we will harass and block a lot of shots. If we have a weakness on the defensive side, it's a tendency to leave someone open for a 3.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to Tuesday night and will leave you in peace.

P.S. Memphis is named after Memphis, Egypt...which was an extremely important city in the history of Egypt prior to Roman conquest. Also, the University (referred to herein as a community college) is the source of some of the most important modern scholarly research and archaeological efforts related to ancient Egypt. So yes, the Pyramid is quite apropos.

[Tiger Fan til Death!!!]

What the fuck is a "TrEuTh"?

Isn't Memphis State a community college?

It is the University of Memphis just to let you know. Also, I wouldn't talk about a community college considering you guys have lost to Pacific and Wofford!!! I mean really.. One more thing we play in an NBA arena and have been for past ten seasons or soooo. How does it feel to not even be the best team in your city??

[OTRMUSKIE]

You play in an NBA arena? Wow!!!!! That is going to be awesome playing classic games against Tulane, SMU, Houston, east Carolina and Navy! See the thing is X plays on campus in their own arena. We don't borrow one like you guys because we arnt a mid-major. You are right though it sucks not being the best team in the city. The Reds have been playing really well and they have become the #1 team in the city. Plus the Bengals have been doing well as of late. In all seriousness, I like Memphis and will be rooting for them. They have a nice program and really are capable of winning in their 11th ranked conference. Nice win BTW against Harvard, Ohio, northern Iowa and Southern Miss. When you can knock out those heavyweights you know you're having a great year. Talk to me when you have beaten one good team.
http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_223_Men.html

[XUFan09]

99Tiger, thank you for your input.

[X-band '01]

Last year we had quite a few good Memphis posters join up here - then again, last year's game meant much more.

Now Xavier is nothing more than a land mine for Memphis to sidestep.

[gladdenguy]

We would be in the tourney if we played a joke of a conference schedule as Memphis State. Yes I just pulled a sUCks argument.

[Cheesehead]

Are saying Memphis wouldn't win the A-10?

[ncrdbl1]

We would be in the tourney if we played a joke of a conference schedule as Memphis State. Yes I just pulled a sUCks argument.

SOS Xavier 97
SOS Memphis 74

Enough said.

[ballyhoohoo]

I bet Memphis could jump off one foot.

[PM Thor]

SOS Xavier 97
SOS Memphis 74

Enough said.

Um, what that says is that both squads wouldn't even come close to playing in the NCAA tourney. Your argument is invalid.

I HATE dayton.

[nuts4xu]

Good luck Tuesday, you shouldn't need it.

Take your shots at us while you can, we aren't this bad very often.

[gladdenguy]

SOS Xavier 97
SOS Memphis 74

Enough said.

Conference USA. A one-bid conference. Enough said. Good try though.

[PMI]

Hah. I don't doubt we'll find a way to lose, but Memphis sucks. One of the worst coached teams (in game) in the country by far. At some point, recruits will catch on to this and they will fade back into mediocrity. I hope you guys enjoyed your corrupt Calipari years while they lasted.

[ncrdbl1]

Um, what that says is that both squads wouldn't even come close to playing in the NCAA tourney. Your argument is invalid.

I HATE dayton.

All of the data and stats says that Memphis plays a TOUGHER schedule than Xavier. So if Xavier cannot make it playing their weaker schedule, what makes them think they could make it playing a tougher schedule?

Of course a loss to Xavier this week would be devastating. Since Xavier is dangerously close to being classified as a bad loss in the RPI.

[xumuskies08]

All of the data and stats says that Memphis plays a TOUGHER schedule than Xavier. So if Xavier cannot make it playing their weaker schedule, what makes them think they could make it playing a tougher schedule?

Of course a loss to Xavier this week would be devastating. Since Xavier is dangerously close to being classified as a bad loss in the RPI.

Your original response was to a post which claimed Xavier plays a tougher conference schedule than Memphis. This is unequivocally true. The A10 is 7th in the RPI while C-USA is 11th. Memphis is one of a of 4 teams in the top 100 RPI in C-USA while Xavier is one of 10 in the A10.

Also, just for shits...by the end of the season Memphis will have played 14 games overall against teams currently in the top 100 RPI. Xavier will have played 13. Man that Memphis schedule is sooooo much tougher than Xavier's isn't it!

[Masterofreality]

it is an absolute waste of time to get into a debate with river-rat rabies infested cretins from that slum-hole of a city.

Memphis ranks #3 in the Most Miserable Cities ranking and #2 in violent crime. That's something to be proud of.

http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/finance-miserablecities/memphis/

By the way. Memphians were calling for Josh Pastner's head early in the year when they blew all their big games. Now that they've won a bunch of games in a row against Horriffic CUSA competition, all is well? I doubt it.

[Musketeer_15]

Memphis does some quality recruiting as well. Memphis currently has a player on the team, who I will not name on this board, that has been arrested many times for possession of drugs. He was also kicked off his Community college team because of this. He was also suspended from his high school team numerous times for fighting with teammates. He fits in perfectly in Memphis!

[GoMuskies]

I have no issues with Memphis and fully expect them to annihilate us Tuesday night. However, it is true that Pastner sucks as a coach. And that Dana Kirk was a criminal. And that Keith Lee was overrated.

[BealeStreetTiger]

I have no issues with Memphis and fully expect them to annihilate us Tuesday night. However, it is true that Pastner sucks as a coach. And that Dana Kirk was a criminal. And that Keith Lee was overrated.
So Pastner sucks and you fully expect to be annihilated?

Ok, if you say so.

[XUFan09]

So Pastner sucks and you fully expect to be annihilated?

Ok, if you say so.

Pastner does one thing right, and that's recruit talented, athletic players. That's enough to get a win against a depleted Xavier squad having their worst year in over a decade.

[GoMuskies]

So Pastner sucks and you fully expect to be annihilated?

Ok, if you say so.

You may have notice that we're not very good this year.

[PM Thor]

It is the University of Memphis just to let you know. Also, I wouldn't talk about a community college considering you guys have lost to Pacific and Wofford!!! I mean really.. One more thing we play in an NBA arena and have been for past ten seasons or soooo. How does it feel to not even be the best team in your city??

Wait, playing in an NBA arena is a good thing? Usually that means you play second fiddle when it comes to scheduling, which is not a good thing. And it adds more lines on the court which probably confuses you guys.

I HATE dayton.

[XUFan09]

Wait, playing in an NBA arena is a good thing? Usually that means you play second fiddle when it comes to scheduling, which is not a good thing. And it adds more lines on the court which probably confuses you guys.

I HATE dayton.

Yeah, I don't think it would be a good thing to not have your own arena.

[GIMMFD]

I'm not touching this one with a 10 foot pole...

I can't really talk shit when our team is at the level they are this year....

[DoubleD86]

Man, this thread got heated quickly. My input isn't nearly as fun:

A) I expect a loss, like most
B) I personally like Memphis, only time I didn't was with Calipari but that is more of a him issue than a them issue. Loved Penny growing up and always like seeing non "Big-6" teams doing well.
C) Beale Street is freaking awesome

[GoMuskies]

I enjoyed watching Western Kentucky end Penny's college career.

[ncrdbl1]

Wait, playing in an NBA arena is a good thing? Usually that means you play second fiddle when it comes to scheduling, which is not a good thing. And it adds more lines on the court which probably confuses you guys.

I HATE dayton.

We have our own floor. Do not use the NBA floor. Other than the actual arena we do not share anything. Own locker rooms and meeting rooms in the Fed Ex Forum. Very little shared with Grizzlies.

1152

[PM Thor]

You don't share much? Except the building, the seats, pretty much everything...except the floor, which means you have to install it every time you want to play (or even do a walk through) on the court. How about when a recruit comes in and wants to see the floor? Better make sure that the right floor is down, and no NBA practice is going on...

Best to have your own dedicated building, like what Xavier has. No one else has final say on the pecking order of what happens in our arena. Memphis doesn't have that. If there is a conflict, you better believe that the Grizzlies get first say. Sharing an arena sucks, believe me, I remember the days when X played at the Gardens. (The place had a GREAT atmosphere, except for the smell of elephant poop and the hockey ice under the floor)

I HATE dayton.

[XUFan09]

Until recently, SLU played at the Scottrade Center, home of St. Louis Blues hockey. It's a great arena, but it was still fantastic when SLU finished their own arena.

[ncrdbl1]

You don't share much? Except the building, the seats, pretty much everything...except the floor, which means you have to install it every time you want to play (or even do a walk through) on the court. How about when a recruit comes in and wants to see the floor? Better make sure that the right floor is down, and no NBA practice is going on...

Best to have your own dedicated building, like what Xavier has. No one else has final say on the pecking order of what happens in our arena. Memphis doesn't have that. If there is a conflict, you better believe that the Grizzlies get first say. Sharing an arena sucks, believe me, I remember the days when X played at the Gardens. (The place had a GREAT atmosphere, except for the smell of elephant poop and the hockey ice under the floor)

I HATE dayton.


Be happy you do have your little on campus arena. You already play second fiddle in your own home town to the U of Cincinnati If the Royals still existed you would be the third wheel in town.

[XUFan09]

Be happy you do have your little on campus arena. You already play second fiddle in your own home town to the U of Cincinnati If the Royals still existed you would be the third wheel in town.

That's a cute yet inaccurate attempt at a comeback. Seriously, as second fiddles go, you can't be in a much better situation than Memphis, but it doesn't change the fact that you are second fiddle. Memphis has enough going for it this season and in general that I don't understand why you feel the need to lie to yourself about the arena issue. It's not terrible, but it's not a big plus for the program either. I'm sure some recruits with serious ambition think, "Man, the Memphis Grizzlies play here too!" Then they end up realizing, either later as recruits or as players, "Man, the Memphis Grizzlies play here too..."

I bet it's sometimes a good perk when recruiting, but other times I bet it sucks that they don't get the first and last word in their arena.

[XUFan09]

From a recruitment standpoint, by the way, recruits love the Cintas Center and are really impressed by the facilities, plus the staff can sell the fact that Xavier basketball gets first and last say on what happens there.

[BealeStreetTiger]

Man, this thread got heated quickly. My input isn't nearly as fun:

A) I expect a loss, like most
B) I personally like Memphis, only time I didn't was with Calipari but that is more of a him issue than a them issue. Loved Penny growing up and always like seeing non "Big-6" teams doing well.
C) Beale Street is freaking awesome
A) You really never know about games. Favorites are losing every day.
B) I personally like Xavier too and have always respected your program.
C) Beale Street is cool and within walking distance from the FedEx Forum. Makes for a great bball outing.

[XUFan09]

If Dee Davis is out as a precaution, I don't think Xavier stands much of a chance against Memphis. And unless Davis is perfectly fine, I don't see the staff playing him for what amounts to an exhibition game for Xavier.

I hope Xavier keeps this game competitive at the very least and I wish the Tigers the best in the tourney. Maybe the Musketeers will join them if they get the auto-bid.

[BealeStreetTiger]

If Dee Davis is out as a precaution, I don't think Xavier stands much of a chance against Memphis. And unless Davis is perfectly fine, I don't see the staff playing him for what amounts to an exhibition game for Xavier.

I hope Xavier keeps this game competitive at the very least and I wish the Tigers the best in the tourney. Maybe the Musketeers will join them if they get the auto-bid.
Injuries are crucial this time of the season. Our most consistent 3 point shooter Antonio Barton is out with a fractured bone in his foot.

Here’s to you guys having a successful remainder of the season (except Tuesday, lol) and hopefully you can indeed join us come March.

[BigMoeMusketeer]

Good luck Tuesday, you shouldn't need it.

Take your shots at us while you can, we aren't this bad very often.

Terrific, high-road response! Well done, Nuts.

[BigMoeMusketeer]

We have our own floor. Do not use the NBA floor. Other than the actual arena we do not share anything. Own locker rooms and meeting rooms in the Fed Ex Forum. Very little shared with Grizzlies.

1152

You're right, you don't share everything, like that lump of loot the Grizz get for the dog-track on your center-hung under-belly. They don't give you guys a dime for that even though it gets exposure during your games. Good call having very little shared....that isn't a good thing.

[BMoreX]

Be happy you do have your little on campus arena. You already play second fiddle in your own home town to the U of Cincinnati If the Royals still existed you would be the third wheel in town.

Our little on campus arena sits 10,250. By no way shape or form is that little.

I hope the majority of Memphis Tiger fans aren't like these guys posting. Jeez.

[GoMuskies]

I hope the majority of Memphis Tiger fans aren't like these guys posting. Jeez.

In fairness to our visitors, it's really only the OP that is a problem. I mean, after the OP set the tone, we've had a bunch of posts essentially trashing Memphis (the city and program), so you can't blame the rest of the Memphis fans too much for responding in kind.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Just looked at wikipedia, Memphis has more than a few vacated * seasons in their history. That is something I would not be really proud of. Add to that, Pastnor was basically Calipari's hand picked successor, a rotten X's and O's coach, and probably in the same network of crooked recruiting as his former boss.

Yes XU is down, but in no way do I ever want us even attached to the likes of Calipari and any other recruiting cheats.

[Caveat]

Be happy you do have your little on campus arena. You already play second fiddle in your own home town to the U of Cincinnati If the Royals still existed you would be the third wheel in town.

It ain't little, and the school logo doesn't get folded up and put into a broom closet whenever the NBA needs to have a shootaround.

It also doesn't host a yearly matchup with Tulane University, which I feel has to be another check in the plus column as well.

[Masterofreality]

It ain't little, and the school logo doesn't get folded up and put into a broom closet whenever the NBA needs to have a shootaround.

It also doesn't host a yearly matchup with Tulane University, which I feel has to be another check in the plus column as well.

Reps.

Add Rice, SMU, Houston, East Carolina, Marshall, Tulsa and East Carolina...all of which are either under .500 or no more than 2 games over. They also get to play many of those teams twice so double the fun.

CUSA is abjectly horrible.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Reps.

Add Rice, SMU, Houston, East Carolina, Marshall, Tulsa and East Carolina...all of which are either under .500 or no more than 2 games over. They also get to play many of those teams twice so double the fun.

CUSA is abjectly horrible.

But wait they are moving to the Big East soon...CUSA V2.

[Tigermemphis]

Tigerscane.........what can I say. I'm sure every fan base has one of these. If you don't, consider yourselves fortunate. On one hand, he cheers me up because he has nothing but 100% enthusiasm and naive expectations. Then he posts something like this and you just want to shake your head and go hide. Yes, Big East = CUSA V2, we know, we know. Trying to get over it, but it's hard. The best we can say is "at least it is a lot better than what's left of next year's CUSA"....which isn't saying much. However, UConn, Cincy, Temple, Memphis >>>> Memphis, UTEP, Southern Miss, UCF (probable top four teams in each conference future vs. past). A10 will stay solid, as long as C7 doesn't poach. Even if they do, I'm sure you guys are one of the invites. Be a heck of a move for you.

TM

[CinciX12]

How in the hell can you guys find it in you to talk crap about a team so vastly superior to us is just incredible lol.

If we lose by less than 30 I will be satisfied.

[PMI]

How in the hell can you guys find it in you to talk crap about a team so vastly superior to us is just incredible lol.

If we lose by less than 30 I will be satisfied.

The guy came here and started a thread about how "the pain" is coming, as if he's some cheesy hack WWF wrestler. Do you really not expect anyone to talk shit back? I think everyone here knows Memphis is much better than us this year, but an uncreative, unfunny troll is not going to go un-shat on.

[PMI]

For those of you attending tonight who want to meet Tigers Cane, he shouldn't be difficult to find.

1154

[RealDeal]

How's that feeling buddy?

[GIMMFD]

Well. I feel good.

[boozehound]

How in the hell can you guys find it in you to talk crap about a team so vastly superior to us is just incredible lol.

If we lose by less than 30 I will be satisfied.

You satisfied?

[muskiefan82]

How's that feeling buddy?

He was right. There is real pain tonight. It just isn't Xavier's

[xudash]

Pain that.

[Cheesehead]

For the record, I opted not to switch my score prediction even after learning that Dee was out. I am a true American!

[STL_XUfan]

You have no idea what you're in for, but you're going to find out.

TrEuTh

To TigersCane: Go eat a bag of dicks!

To all other Memphis fans: hopefully we continue the series, it has been fun (plus I need an excuse to go back to Beale street. Can the game be in May?)

[Cheesehead]

Great game. Nearly had a heart attack. Thought X was going to piss away another lead. I will take it though. Memphis is not as good as VCU or SLU or Butler for that matter.

[XUOWNSUC]

you have no idea what you're in for, but you're going to find out.

Treuth

Hahahahahaha!

[kmcrawfo]

Fun Read...

Memphis beats up in C-USA, but comes up short in big-boy basketball

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21774487/memphis-beats-up-in-conference-usa-but-comes-up-short-in-big-boy-basketball

[PM Thor]

I sat two rows behind the Memphis bench tonight. I was surprised how few Tigers fans were here tonight actually. Anyway, that was the best seating I've ever had, and it was a great time. It's crazy to see the difference in perception from the nosebleeds to the bluehair section. I need to pick up some of these tickets. I would venture to say that this was our signature win of the year.

Oh and yelling that Pastners hair looks like a poodle and that he needs Soul Glo is a generational joke apparently.

I HATE dayton.

[Xman95]

He must have been talking about when Philmore got the bloody nose. Other than that, I didn't see too much pain. Of course maybe he was talking about Memphis' flight home...guessing that's not the most pleasant atmosphere.

[Xman95]

To TigersCane: Go eat a bag of dicks!

He's probably already full from his daily meal.

[XU 87]

Other than the actual arena we do not share anything. 1152

I find this statement sort of funny. Dumb, nonsensical, but still kind of funny.

[CinciX12]

You satisfied?

I was very satisfied!!

[coasterville95]

Speaking of sharing an arena - circus hygeine must have gotten better over the years. (See PM Thor's comment about some of the aromas Cincinnate Gardens used to have). Xavier rented out Cintas to a circus between the VCU game and the Memphis game, I didn't detect any ill effects, armoas or otherwise.

In the land of arena leases - its good to be the landlord. No having your NIT game tossed, like what happened with us at the Gardens, and seems to happen to at least one team every NIT. (See UK playing in their on campus arena instead of Rupp one year, Dayton whenever they play in the NIT, Ohio State playing an NIT game in St Johns, etc.)

Speaking of that Circus - anybody go? I looked at the ad and decided against it. According to their website, it was all festival seating too. I thought that was illegal in Cincinnati...

[X-band '01]

Festival seating was reinstated a few years back.

As far as the NIT, thankfully Xavier doesn't have much experience trying to coordinate NIT games. It does help not to host NCAA play-in games.

[xu95]

I felt the real pain on Tuesday night. It is really painful shitting out a Tiger.