Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Penny Hardaway unloads on Rick Barnes as Memphis-Tennessee rivalry escalates

Related Topics: Tiger, Rick Barnes, Tennessee

The Memphis-Tennessee rivalry is officially back.

Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took multiple shots at Volunteers coach Rick Barnes during a news conference Tuesday, finishing it with "Rick Barnes, get the [expletive] out of here," according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Tennessee beat Memphis on Saturday, 102-92, but there was a scuffle toward the end of the game that resulted in technical fouls for Vols guard Jordan Bone and Tigers counterpart Alex Lomax. Following the game, Hardaway said Tennessee had players come over during the scuffle "with their fists balled, talking trash to our guys.