Does Rick Barnes need a safe space? Can he not handle Penny Hardaway saying things that upsets him? That’s what he will look like if he makes sure that Tennessee basketball does not continue its rivalry with Memphis after 2020.
Barnes said as much early Monday morning, according to a tweet from Jimmy Hyams. This all stems from Hardaway getting chippy with Barnes in front of the media last year, and yes, Hardaway was in the wrong.
During last year’s game, the Vols and Tigers started jawing at the end. Hardaway then completely distorted what happened.