Homeboy Hired

Larry Porter is the 22nd head football coach for the University of Memphis and the first black ever. That last bit of information might be designed to increase the fan base among locals more than anything else. The luncheon where his selection was made public resembled a reunion. It remains to be seen whether or not this is going to work. We need only look as far back as Larry Finch to see how they treat a former player turned coach. It doesn't guarantee a happy ending. Memphis has always been a basketball town. Largely because of the hometown players who have been on the rosters in the past. The plan is for Coach Porter to change all that.

It will be interesting to see if he is going to have a inside track to local talent: or have to break the rules like John Calipari? It's easier to sell the LSU football program than it is University of Memphis. Like Tommy West I will be watching to see if there is a commitment from the university. http://indepcons.blogspot.com/2009/11/are-they-serious.html Or is this a ploy by R.C. Johnson to cover his tracks? He can divert the fans attention by hiring the homeboy.