Talented big man leaving memphis,but they are denying his request.Pastner needs to let that young man move on with his life.
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Summer? You kidding?Pastner shouldn't be doing it, but unless it's some kind of emergency type deal, the kid has to know he's doing a pretty bad thing to Pastner in requesting to transfer at this point in the year.
Here's what's (apparently) going on: https://zacharytthomas.wordpress.com/2015/07/07/austin-nichols-and-the-memphis-tigers/Pastner shouldn't be doing it, but unless it's some kind of emergency type deal, the kid has to know he's doing a pretty bad thing to Pastner in requesting to transfer at this point in the year.
Just about every decent replacement that would be eligible for this upcoming season is already signed to another college, and the ones that are available, Memphis probably hasn't even been recruiting since they had a full roster as far as I can tell. The Greek guy Kentucky was recruiting is the only post player left in the 247 top 50 that would even have the potential to be an adequate replacement for Nichols, and Memphis never even recruited him to begin with. And you quit on the team because you broke up with your girlfriend and now you want to leave when it will be borderline impossible to get an anywhere close to suitable replacement? That's garbage. It would be like mailing it in at work for a few months collecting a pay check then one day you tell your employer you have quit without giving any notice.Summer? You kidding?
Disagree completely. Pastner lost 14 games there last year in a weak league and it will only get worse. I congratulate the kid for getting away from the mediocrity that is Memphis now. Btw this is Pastner's 7th transfer since last year. Run, Nichols, run.Just about every decent replacement that would be eligible for this upcoming season is already signed to another college, and the ones that are available, Memphis probably hasn't even been recruiting since they had a full roster as far as I can tell. The Greek guy Kentucky was recruiting is the only post player left in the 247 top 50 that would even have the potential to be an adequate replacement for Nichols, and Memphis never even recruited him to begin with. And you quit on the team because you broke up with your girlfriend and now you want to leave when it will be borderline impossible to get an anywhere close to suitable replacement? That's garbage. It would be like mailing it in at work for a few months collecting a pay check then one day you tell your employer you have quit without giving any notice.
Summer? You kidding?
Pastner is the epitome of what it means to be scum of the earth.
Pastner shouldn't be doing it, but unless it's some kind of emergency type deal, the kid has to know he's doing a pretty bad thing to Pastner in requesting to transfer at this point in the year.
people ragging on pastner now....at some point he probably will get fired...but it wouldnt be all that shocking for Cal to reach out and get him a job at UK.
Umm, he's widely known as a great guy.
This is true chad. Josh as a person is a great guy. Horrible coach and disciplinary figure. He doesn't know how to handle players. They don't respect him at all. his days are numbered in Memphis. I wouldn't be surprised if it's his last year if the Lawson brothers and co. Don't overachieve. Pastner losing the local golden boy will kill his,career at Memphis.
I've been out of town so I haven't heard anything concrete. But Austin and his family live right down the road from me . This local community puts him on a pedestal. I'm sure more will come out in the next few days. This will cause pastners demise. I'm not buying the girlfriend thing either. Austin has had girls around him since high school. He is the local golden boy of Memphis, kinda like Rex back in the day was for UK. That's how fans see him here. This is gonna get ugly for both sides
This kid seems to have some issues we wouldn't like on a UK team that stresses being unselfish and unity. I can kind of see why the cheer leader kicked him to the curb.
Little doubt, however, that Pastner and Memphis have problems.
I think locals are grabbing straws. He has had girls all over him since high school. Remember the mini celebrity Rex was outta HS and in college. Austin is the same way. Doubt it over a girlinteresting that dude would give up an NBA payday and quit basketball because a cheerleader dumped him and he doesn't want to see her at the games. Dude I am sure there are 3-4 of her jersey chasing teammates that would be more than happy to console you. Sack up and get over it. Not trying to be overly insensitive, Who am i kidding, yes I am. Dude you are in your early 20's. Don't ruin your life over one girl.
I think locals are grabbing straws. He has had girls all over him since high school. Remember the mini celebrity Rex was outta HS and in college. Austin is the same way. Doubt it over a girl
I get what you are saying but the writing is on the wall. Look how many out of that class and in recent years have left the program. I seriously doubt this is over a girl.You could be right but just because girls are chasing him doesn't mean that he didn't settle on one. Are you guys too young or too old to know/remember what it was like to fall in love with Miss Perfect and feel like she was EVERYTHING?
BTW, consider the fact that a breakup could send someone into depression and lead to suicide, murder, vandalism, etc. To me, that makes it believable.
LOL how clueless you are about me, and good to know you lack reading comprehension. I said Pastner shouldn't be doing what he's doing. I'm simply stating facts. The way he handled the situation, and the timing at which he finally made a decision, is beyond poor.You're as thin skinned as Memphis. Get over it, the kid wants to go somewhere else. You do know that he has that right.
LOL how clueless you are about me, and good to know you lack reading comprehension. I said Pastner shouldn't be doing what he's doing. I'm simply stating facts. The way he handled the situation, and the timing at which he finally made a decision, is beyond poor.
You make it sound like getting dumped by someone you're crazy about is some rare form of cancer that few people ever have to experience.An insensitive post by a person that has never loved someone deeply and lost them. I understand the situation somewhat having gone through a similar situation while in the USAF. I loved a girl deeply, it didn't work out, and the situation was compounded by the fact that we had to have contact every day. I was so stressed that I had to request and receive a compassionate transfer. The USAF was very understanding and it made it much easier for me to get through this experience. Out of sight helped get her out of mind.
The poster that mentioned suicide wasn't far off as I admit that the thought did enter my mind and I saw others that did commit suicide in the same type situation. I am eternally grateful that the USAF understood the situation and wasn't an insensitive lout like you.
Welcome to the ignore list. If you can't actually read and comprehend anything I say then it's pointless to even converse with you on here.Coaches leave without permission how is that different?
Welcome to the ignore list. If you can't actually read and comprehend anything I say then it's pointless to even converse with you on here.