KY Taking Shots At Pearl

[Ohiovol09]

Originally Posted by bigtime

I wish i could still post on catspause

I think half of TheNation spends more time on Catspause than on VolNation...

[doozer]

Originally Posted by Ohiovol09

I think half of TheNation spends more time on Catspause than on VolNation...

and then comes over here shocked that anybody would ever say anything bad about Tennessee.

[Ohiovol09]

Exactly... it should be no surprise. It isn't a bad thing to go get other opinions from fans outside of Big Orange Country, but you shouldn't drop in awe if what they say isn't good about UT.

[hmanvolfan]

Originally Posted by tim

It's just great that the only thing people in Ky have to talk about is Tennessee Basketball. I can smell the jealousy. Smells like used kitty litter.

Had to fix your post but I love the concept of jealousy smelling like used kitty litter (I'm gonna use that one). Anyway, who cares what the whiny Cats fans (except you Brian) think....
http://www.barbneal.com/wav/ltunes/foghorn/fogleg32.wav

[erob3833]

is this just an outcry by uk fans on the state of their basketball program? seems like it.

[SWIL]

This just sounds like one more KY fan that's butt-hurt over the growing trend of UT's program overshadowing KY's.

Here- take one.

[ukvols]

Originally Posted by 85VOL08

Instead of worrying over the "arrogance" of Bruce Pearl, perhaps Kentucy fans should be more concerned with their coach offering scholarships to kids who haven't fully reached puberty.

An "elite" program should be able to stock up on highly regarded talent without having to take multiple risky commitments from 8th and 9th graders.

[Pooods]

Ouote: "KY Taking Shots At Pearl"

Pearl is drinking shots while laughing at Kentucky. It's all good. KY are whiners.

[jimmyvol]

Originally Posted by lawgator1

I admit that personally I am a little put off by Pearl's showmanship, but there is no doubt that it is serving to bring excitement to a program that had not really been doing much. I give him credit for that and don't think he should be criticized for it -- its part of who he is and why he's been so successful in such a short period at UT.

Put it this way, I winced when Spurrier made some of his quips and what not, but it worked for UF. Can't say as I blame UT fans for being happy with Pearl.

I agree that he is doing this to build excitement, not to necessarily promote himself. I will take issue with any comparison of Bruce Pearl to Steve Spurrier with regard to their character. Steve Spurrier ingeniously fostered a "the world hates the Gators" mentality. While he was humble when he lost (which wasn't often), when he won he would twist the knife regarding his opponents. That is the one thing i always objected to. To me that is bad sportsmanship and say what you will about Coach Fulmer but he is always gracious and never, ever demeaning about an opponent.

There, I feel better. The meds are kicking in.

[gainesvol82]

I love how everybody criticizes Pearl's ethics for ratting on people for CHEATING!!! How is unethical to out a cheater!! That's ludicrous and I don't mean the rapper.

[TreeGreen]

Originally Posted by gainesvol82

I love how everybody criticizes Pearl's ethics for ratting on people for CHEATING!!! How is unethical to out a cheater!! That's ludicrous and I don't mean the rapper.

Some people latch onto the "don't snitch" aspect of sports too much, but in this case Pearl failed prove anything that made the NCAA take action. So, in the end he didn't really out anybody and raised a big stink. I would say out of all the SEC coaches he is the one who most needs to avoid making any mistakes in his recruiting of players.

[ukvols]

Illinois was however found guilty for other reasons.

[kbutler]

I was advised by a uk fan earlier today that we needed to "stop taking their players". My response...

"We aren’t taking them so much as they’re trying to get away from Kentucky I think.

It might be that the blue mist is now more indicative of a sorrowful outlook than a historic past. "

She hasn't talked to me since.

[gainesvol82]

Originally Posted by TreeGreen

Some people latch onto the "don't snitch" aspect of sports too much, but in this case Pearl failed prove anything that made the NCAA take action. So, in the end he didn't really out anybody and raised a big stink. I would say out of all the SEC coaches he is the one who most needs to avoid making any mistakes in his recruiting of players.

I agree. If he wants to be critical of other coaches ethics then he needs to be the model of ethical integrity. And guess what? He is! There has never been a hint at any program he coached at of shady recruiting. I hate hearing jealous Kentucky fans question his ethics. Ask Tyler Smith or any of his other players what kinda man and coach Bruce is. Their opinions are the ones that count to me.

[HotlantaVol]

Originally Posted by gainesvol82

I agree. If he wants to be critical of other coaches ethics then he needs to be the model of ethical integrity. And guess what? He is! There has never been a hint at any program he coached at of shady recruiting. I hate hearing jealous Kentucky fans question his ethics. Ask Tyler Smith or any of his other players what kinda man and coach Bruce is. Their opinions are the ones that count to me.

To play devil's advocate here, Hatvol alleged in an earlier thread that Pearl used "negative recruiting" (e.g. spreading false innuendo about other rival programs) during the recruitment of Ramar Smith.

I personally like Pearl a lot, but to say his ethics are beyond reproach might be a bit of a leap.