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G.O.A.T. said 02/22, 10:41 PM
I realize that most people do not think Memphis will go all the way for the simple reason you mentioned: they play in a weak conference. Possibly they do. However, the UAB team will probably make the NCAA tournament. I also think Houston has a shot at making it. That's three teams from C-USA right there.

Here's my take on the UAB game: it's only going to make Memphis tougher to beat come tournament time. They'll be used to facing adversity and will be able to come back in a game and take the win.

Now, you mentioned how they ALMOST lost to UAB. You also talked about how they ALMOST lost to UTEP. The simple fact of it is that they won.

Finally, you said they have struggled as of late. They had one very close game. That's it. Here are their last five games they've played:

Beat Southern Methodist 77-48
Beat UCF 85-64
Beat Houston 68-59
Beat UAB 79-78
Beat Tulane 97-71

Fact of the matter is, Memphis has the talent, coaching, and depth to win the NCAA tournament this year. Teams don't even know which defense to play against their high-powered DDM offense. That's what makes this team so tough. You don't know how to play them.

26-0. Much more to come.

G.O.A.T. said 02/23, 08:20 AM
UAB making or not making the tournament is irrelevant. The point is, they have a very good chance at making it. That means that C-USA has some talent and isn't so weak as everyone is claiming.

Where Houston will be in the tournament is also irrelevant. Besides, a #10 seed has beaten the #7 seed 38%of the time since 1985; a #11 seed has beaten the #6 seed 32% of the time. I'm sure they have a pretty good chance at getting past the first round.

I honestly don't care whether or not you SEE Memphis going undefeated, but it is more than possible for this team. It doesn't matter what UNLV and the Patriots, who play an entirely different sport, did when they were going undefeated into the big game.

Let's say Tennessee beats Memphis tonight. I don't think it will happen but if it does then the Tigers can get the monkey off their back. It could, quite possibly, be a good thing for them. They will start to play to win, instead of playing not to lose. I'm not saying they do that now, but it may put them more at ease if they have a loss to their record.

Your second argument told me nothing about why Memphis won't win it. You told me why they won't go undefeated. That's all.

G.O.A.T. said 02/24, 06:01 PM
I guess I will spend this time explaining the loss to Tennessee. If you would like to read my thoughts on the game, you can check out my blogspot:

http://balltillifallblog.blogspot.com/

Basically, Memphis didn't execute. They didn't rebound. They didn't hustle. They didn't shoot free throws as "well" as they normally do. Yet, remarkably, they were still in the game with Tennessee down the stretch.

Mark my words. If Memphis plays up to their full potential, there isn't a team in the country that can stop them. The Tigers completely shut down the opposing team's best scorer (Chris Lofton) and held him to only 7 points on 2-11 shooting. He didn't make even one three pointer in the game.

When Memphis plays THEIR game, and not the other team's, they CANNOT be beat. That is why Memphis will win the National Championship. They don't have to worry about the perfect season anymore. This will get them focused and ready to win headed into March.

This game is a reminder that they aren't untouchable and that the players need to keep focused. I think that the loss was good for them. Good for Tennessee, but if these two teams meet in the NCAA tournament, Memphis will win.