Memp(h)is: Still #1
Posted by rtmsf on February 19th, 2008Great visual from the fracas after Memphis astonishingly grasped victory from the jaws of defeat at UAB on Saturday night…
We’re not sure which is funnier – the sign itself or the fact that UAB fans can’t spell the word “Memphis.”
Helluva game though. It appeared the Tigers’ unbeaten season was all but finished when UAB took a 77-70 lead with two minutes remaining. But consecutive threes by Antonio Anderson and CDR combined with defensive stops led to the final play where CDR probably travelled and put Memphis ahead with an and-one basket.
Why Memphis will not win the national title: 12-22 from the line, including 3-12 down the stretch as Memphis was trying in vain to make its comeback. In fact, there were were two separate occasions in the last four minutes where Tiger players went to the line and missed BOTH free throw attempts. Those are unbelievable momentum killers.
For our money, Memphis appears complacent and flagging. Is it the CUSA competition? The pressure to stay unbeaten? We’re going with Tennessee in the 1/2 matchup next weekend.
Update: These Guys did a much better analysis of the above photo than we ever could have. Bama Bangs… Bravo!
