Tim Floyd to Memphis?

**hursts** · 04-01-2009, 02:32 PM

Tim Floyd is said to be high on the list at Memphis to replace Calipari. If the money is right I think he would leave USC. Memphis was willing to match Kentucky's offer so there must be some money down there. Supposedly, Floyd only makes 850.000 a year at USC right now.

**bos** · 04-01-2009, 02:33 PM

Tim Floyd needs to just sit his *** down and stick with a team.

**gocubs2118** · 04-01-2009, 02:35 PM

USC > Memphis

**cyeah** · 04-01-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by hursts

Tim Floyd is said to be high on the list at Memphis to replace Calipari. If the money is right I think he would leave USC. Memphis was willing to match Kentucky's offer so there must be some money down there. Supposedly, Floyd only makes 850.000 a year at USC right now.

I would not put a lot of staock in that. Tim and bev are very, very happy in So Cal. I am not sure there is enough of a pull to Memphis. He can build one heck of a program at 'SC and the recruiting is easier.

**ISU_phoria** · 04-01-2009, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by gocubs2118

USC > Memphis

I don't really care either way, but I think one could make a strong arguement against that. (Based on recent history of winning, at least). Plus, USC has to compete with UCLA across town. Memphis does have Tennessee & Vandy, but neither of those teams are UCLA.

Now if you're talking about actual location, you couldn't be more right. (weather, hotties, etc, etc.)

**Tornado man** · 04-01-2009, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by gocubs2118

USC > Memphis

You must be kidding - just check the home attendance averages between the two schools. Floyd has a huge ego, and I think he's tired of walking out to home games with an arena that's only half or two-thirds full. Memphis, on the other hand, has a huge following.
This would be a no-brainer...

**benjay** · 04-01-2009, 02:40 PM

Memphis will have trouble landing a high profile coach from a BCS conference like Floyd, imo. The only reason they got Calipari is because he was damaged goods at the time and coming off an epic failure in the NBA.

**cloneatlaw** · 04-01-2009, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by gocubs2118

USC > Memphis

Exactly. This would be a stupid move.

**cybsball20** · 04-01-2009, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by gocubs2118

USC > Memphis

You're kidding right? Floyd would be a perfect fit at Memphis. As a southern boy with ties all over the region, in a basketball town. USC doesn't care about basketball, as it is they play 4th fiddle for basketball in their own town behind the Lakers, UCLA, and Clippers. I wouldn't be suprised at all to see him leave, plus with big cotton and FedEx,you know they have the money to pay...

**BigBake** · 04-01-2009, 02:46 PM

Plus it's Floyd...when has he ever turned down more money?

**CarolinaCy** · 04-01-2009, 02:48 PM

Is Memphis a big enough city for Mrs. Floyd? I thought I heard that she was not very fond of small cities/towns and would prefer to be in a major metro area. Memphis isn't tiny obviously, but it ain't LA.

**gocubs2118** · 04-01-2009, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

You're kidding right? Floyd would be a perfect fit at Memphis. As a southern boy with ties all over the region, in a basketball town. USC doesn't care about basketball, as it is they play 4th fiddle for basketball in their own town behind the Lakers, UCLA, and Clippers. I wouldn't be suprised at all to see him leave, plus with big cotton and FedEx,you know they have the money to pay...

I wouldn't be surprised at all either if he left but I think he is pretty comfortable at USC.

**cyeah** · 04-01-2009, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by CarolinaCy

Is Memphis a big enough city for Mrs. Floyd? I thought I heard that she was not very fond of small cities/towns and would prefer to be in a major metro area. Memphis isn't tiny obviously, but it ain't LA.

I know one small mid-western town she is very, very fond of. She still visits this town pretty often to see old friends and enjoy some familiar places.

**benjay** · 04-01-2009, 03:03 PM

Some of you are acting like Memphis is a premier coaching gig. End of the day, we're still talking about conference USA. It's like Gonzaga - where would they be without Mark Few?