TMHoosierVol
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I don't believe that VolNation has yet to realize how fortunate we were when Rick Barnes was hired to lead our basketball program. I could not believe all the moaning and groaning when it was announced. He's over the hill, washed up, the game has passed him by, not a sexy name hire, etc., etc.
The man can flat out coach and teach the game better than any coach we've had since Don DeVoe. Look at the development of players in the last two years. The unselfish team play is the biggest factor. They have ten players ready to go every game with nothing on their minds but Coach's game plan.
Just like Coach Pruitt said at his presser, he wants every team on our schedule to fear Tennessee, a'ight! Coach Barnes already has the BasketVols there. Do you think nationally ranked North Carolina is looking forward to their TBA visit, hah!
If you have not noticed, the FBI undercover investigation has many of the big programs reeling. You don't see any signs of concern from our program. Our assistants don't have to recruit out of a phone booth or talk to prospects through a shoe company agent. Look at Auburn (I couldn't resist). Do you think Pearl is enjoying his last season coaching basketball at a big school.
Coach Barnes and his team are going to make us forget how bad the last three months have been for VolNation. If this team stays healthy, it will be dancing in March and carry us through to the O&W game with pride until Coach Pruitt and the Vols take the reins.
13th in the SEC media preseason rankings, BS! you don't get respect from entitlement, you have to earn it. This basketball season is going to be a joy to watch the BasketVols earning national respect every time they take the floor. Coach Barnes and his team would make any fan base proud, but they give their all for Tennessee. How fortunate are we?
The man can flat out coach and teach the game better than any coach we've had since Don DeVoe. Look at the development of players in the last two years. The unselfish team play is the biggest factor. They have ten players ready to go every game with nothing on their minds but Coach's game plan.
Just like Coach Pruitt said at his presser, he wants every team on our schedule to fear Tennessee, a'ight! Coach Barnes already has the BasketVols there. Do you think nationally ranked North Carolina is looking forward to their TBA visit, hah!
If you have not noticed, the FBI undercover investigation has many of the big programs reeling. You don't see any signs of concern from our program. Our assistants don't have to recruit out of a phone booth or talk to prospects through a shoe company agent. Look at Auburn (I couldn't resist). Do you think Pearl is enjoying his last season coaching basketball at a big school.
Coach Barnes and his team are going to make us forget how bad the last three months have been for VolNation. If this team stays healthy, it will be dancing in March and carry us through to the O&W game with pride until Coach Pruitt and the Vols take the reins.
13th in the SEC media preseason rankings, BS! you don't get respect from entitlement, you have to earn it. This basketball season is going to be a joy to watch the BasketVols earning national respect every time they take the floor. Coach Barnes and his team would make any fan base proud, but they give their all for Tennessee. How fortunate are we?
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