It didn't take long for the fiery personality of Danny Hurley to emerge, and a rivalry renewed at FedExForum Sunday afternoon. Luckily Memphis held on after taking a 14-point lead with 4:04 remaining. Final: Memphis 78 UCONN 71
Danny Hurley showed why he has a reputation as a loud-mouth Sunday, drawing the ire of Memphis fans including this one:
Hurley just walked over to the other side of the court and told a fan “sit down douche bag”. @929espn @JohnMartin929
— Up2NOgoodSports (@Mandrew901)
February 10, 2019 Here's some of the notes from the 92.9 FM ESPN On-Air Team on-site Sunday:
Penny Hardaway has a belt by Gucci. Dan Hurley wouldn't wear a Ferragamo belt his wife gave him, preferring one from Marshall's.
— Geoff Calkins (@geoff_calkins)
February 10, 2019 Penny just dropped an F-bomb. Hurley is setting the tone.
— Geoff Calkins (@geoff_calkins)
February 10, 2019 The officials have let Dan Hurley get away with an awful lot today.
— John Martin (@JohnMartin929)
February 10, 2019 pic.twitter.com/x9UtI683JG
— Christopher James (@cdjames84)
February 10, 2019 Fan to Dan Hurley: "Sit down, Bob! It's over with!"
— John Martin (@JohnMartin929)
February 10, 2019 FULL COVERAGE: Monday (2/11) beginning at 9 a.m. on the Geoff Calkins Show on 92.9 FM ESPN and throughout the game on Memphis' Sports Station.