What we learned about the Tigers after Game 13
The Tigers have found their point guard, but their depth is about to be tested.
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The Tigers have found their point guard, but their depth is about to be tested.
Penny Hardaway sure didn’t seem happy after the Tigers staved off Tulsa on Tuesday. Why was the Memphis coach so ticked?
Penny Hardaway said he’d be open to facing former Memphis coach John Calipari and Kentucky as a makeup game.
Penny Hardaway’s puzzling decision to go away from the hot hands proved costly.
No word on whether more of the Memphis players have been vaccinated, but Penny Hardaway says he believes there will be enough to play against Tulane.
Inquiring minds want to know: Will Memphis make it to conference play? And were players really out partying the night before the Tennessee game was canceled due to COVID?
The Daily Memphian spoke to five coaches who addressed what Hardaway’s responsibilities were, and what they tell their own players.
If Tennessee remains unwilling to reschedule, Hardaway hopes the Tigers can pick up a big game with another school.
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Coach Penny Hardaway, who previously said that 90% of the Tigers were vaccinated, “probably just misspoke on that” figure.
The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time.
Alex Lomax once was the child receiving Christmas toys at a community center. Now he’s the one passing them out. “This means a lot to me, being from Memphis and being able to give back toys to the kids,” he said.
The most encouraging sign from Tuesday’s win was Penny Hardaway’s growth on the sideline.
Memphis needs one of its veterans to step up in a big way against Alabama.
Two wins against ranked teams would change the tone right away, but questions about his rotations remain.
The Crimson Tide are ranked No. 6 in the country, with a high-octane offense.
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Penny Hardaway said Memphis lost to Murray State because of “bad coaching.” But there is no evidence he intends to fix it.
The Racers hit eight of their first nine 3-point attempts in the second half to turn the tide in the Tigers’ fourth straight loss. Does Penny Hardaway have what it takes to turn the Tigers' season around?Related stories:
Severe weather is on the horizon, Penny asks for prayers and sweet potato pancakes get a shout-out.
After three straight demoralizing losses, Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers must beat Murray State.Related story:
In effort to stem the tide of discontent, the coach held one-one-one meetings with his players.
Hardaway says the Tigers freshman is fighting a battle most people can’t understand. Can the coach help him navigate through the adversity?
Penny Hardaway also softens his criticism of his players’ efforts after losses to Georgia and Ole Miss.
The coach is optimistic the Tigers can turn it around despite their three-game losing streak and the daunting upcoming three-game stretch.