Tigers Fans See Wiseman Controversy as Fight Worth Having

WKNO | By Christopher Blank

Published November 20, 2019 at 2:46 PM CST

Memphis Tigers center James Wiseman smiles from the bench as he waits on a decision from the NCAA concerning his eligibility, while his teammates play against Alcorn State at the FedExForum on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

Commercial Appeal sports reporter Jason Munz talks about the controversy over James Wiseman's eligibility to play.

For Commercial Appeal sports reporter Jason Munz, there's a David vs. Goliath comparison to be made in the University of Memphis standing up to the NCAA's rules and regulations regarding donations from boosters. But that clout also comes with having a team that will likely win games even with its top player sidelined for much of the season. Munz tells us that the controversy also makes for good fan fodder -- a great conspiracy theory for a program that the haters like to hate.

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Christopher Blank

A native "Florida Man," Christopher started in this business as a copy clerk at the renowned St. Petersburg Times before persuading editors to let him write. He moved to Memphis in 2001 to cover arts and entertainment at the Commercial Appeal. Since then, he has contributed to nearly every publication in Shelby County, writing features on everything from the Civil War to Civil Rights. Also, Elvis... a lot of Elvis.

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