The Tennessee and Memphis rivalry is back and as heated as ever.
Tennessee beat the Tigers 102-92 last weekend. During the game; Memphis took some heat for flopping all over the court, Penny Hardaway claimed Volunteer players approached this team with clinched fists and a random fan pooped in the floor behind a concession stand.
Now, Hardaway is talking trash about Tennessee coach Rick Barnes:
Penny Hardaway ended his chat with reporters like this … "Rick Barnes … Get the &*$% out of here."
I've never heard a coach talk like Penny just did about Rick Barnes.
— Mark Giannotto (@mgiannotto) December 18, 2018
Penny Hardaway said he thought it was “low class” how Rick Barnes talked about his team when it came to flopping and other things. Said he’s focused on the wrong things.
— Jonah Jordan (@_JonahJordan) December 18, 2018
Hardaway added this:
“They played a physical game,” Hardaway said of the Volunteers. “We knew that. The calls didn’t go our way. As for flopping, that’s not something we teach. He seems to be focusing on the wrong things. He’s blessed to have the No. 3 team in the country. He should be happy with that.
“We will see each other again.”
Here’s a shot clip of Memphis flopping all over the court against Tennessee:
Have another look at the Memphis flop-fest. My favorite part is the double-flop at the end.
(Also, note the ref on the baseline called the last foul on the other side of the court) pic.twitter.com/6pQJrxTXII
— Ryan Moses (@RMoses10) December 15, 2018
Hardaway is talking a lot for a coach currently sitting at 5-5.
