TerryP
Staff
..to the tree.
That was before Sexton signed with Bama. It was during his "travel ball" days when his team was facing the one coached by Penny, a team on which his son played as well.
In case you missed it, Tennessee played Memphis the other day and had their way with them to the same degree Roy Adams and his hot tub had their way with...nah, I digress.
Here's three links covering the story:
Sports Illustrated
CBS Sports
Memphis' Commercial Appeal.
People are taking issue with his comments about Barnes, his players flopping, and an altercation that broke out at the end of the game. In his conversation with reporters, Penny went on to say things like, "Rick Barnes, get the f--- out of here."
During an interview. It's not exactly what I'd call "staying above the fray." In fact, it's what I'd call "antagonistic comments intended to draw attention." It's got its own Ed O quality—more 'rah rah Memphis' than actual coaching.
I've never been sold on Penny as a coach. I'm selling every bit of stock I have in that notion. From what I've seen so far this season it's all about "roll the ball out on the court and let them play." AAU ball. Pure and simple.
I can't tell you how it makes me a bit uncomfortable actually taking up for any Tennessee product. But, it's not that hard when I consider it's Memphis, it's Penny, and the history of both the city, recruiting, and his style.
That was before Sexton signed with Bama. It was during his "travel ball" days when his team was facing the one coached by Penny, a team on which his son played as well.
In case you missed it, Tennessee played Memphis the other day and had their way with them to the same degree Roy Adams and his hot tub had their way with...nah, I digress.
Here's three links covering the story:
Sports Illustrated
CBS Sports
Memphis' Commercial Appeal.
People are taking issue with his comments about Barnes, his players flopping, and an altercation that broke out at the end of the game. In his conversation with reporters, Penny went on to say things like, "Rick Barnes, get the f--- out of here."
During an interview. It's not exactly what I'd call "staying above the fray." In fact, it's what I'd call "antagonistic comments intended to draw attention." It's got its own Ed O quality—more 'rah rah Memphis' than actual coaching.
I've never been sold on Penny as a coach. I'm selling every bit of stock I have in that notion. From what I've seen so far this season it's all about "roll the ball out on the court and let them play." AAU ball. Pure and simple.
I can't tell you how it makes me a bit uncomfortable actually taking up for any Tennessee product. But, it's not that hard when I consider it's Memphis, it's Penny, and the history of both the city, recruiting, and his style.