Rick Barnes has emerged as a serious candidate the for UCLA job, reportedly has interviewed

[BruinVol]

This will be a huge mistake if Fulmer let’s him walk

If he leaves it doesn't mean Fulmer doesn't know the good a 20k filled arena means.

 

[LibertyVol]

I’m not going to argue over this so it’ll be my last comment but he actually doesn’t have any good sources. Barnes could leave but I 100% promise you from contacts inside the UT basketball program Barnes is not at odds with Phillip Fulmer or his pay/assistant pay or the treatment of him, his basketball team, etc. It’s simply not true.

If this is true, and I am not saying it isn't. I think Barnes will stay.

 

[mrmax86]

FYI

 

[VolArmy74]

The major cost of living difference between LA and Knoxville comes down to housing costs. Outside of that LA isn't much more expensive to live in than Knoxville. Utilities are actually 2 percent cheaper in LA. Household goods/food cost is only 9 percent higher in LA. The average cost of healthcare is actually 35 percent lower in LA. But housing is 327 percent higher in LA, a home in Knoxville averages around 156,000, in LA almost 700,000. I don't know that Barnes would be looking to put down permanent roots there so not sure that housing would be a huge factor.

 

[Shaun1985]

I won't be upset if he leaves. We're only able to go so far in the tournament with him as head coach. IF he leaves hopefully we'll get someone who can take us to the next level.

This is just silly

 

[SmokyRiverDog]

I think this whole thing is a bunch of BS.


But, if it really happens, then Steve Forbes seems like a good fit.

Forbes is rough around the edges. That would make it difficult.

 

[Purple Tiger]

Basilio doesnt know jack ****

Does jack **** mean Basillio keeps predicting things that happen?

 

[BowlBrother85]

FWIW $7M - $8M is the number being thrown around.

...and I don't believe that at all.

 

[johnfnkelly]

Somebody wanna hit rick byrd with that “you up?” Text

 

[BruinVol]

FYI

Can't wait

 

[SDV]

I love all of the ignorance on living in LA

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Momma Barnes is 2 hours from Knoxville. She's 90-95.

Where are his grandkids? Texas?

 

[BearCat204]

I love all of the ignorance on living in LA

Bunch of necks don’t have a damn clue lol

 

[JazzMaster001]

This is just silly

History says otherwise.

 

[golfballs]

Does jack **** mean Basillio keeps predicting things that happen?

When is Lovie’s press conference? Basilio has been wrong on about 95% of the ******** he spouts. Dude is a joke

 

[Volstylexx]

Basilio on live right saying it’s very real.. very very real.

 

[BearCat204]

I need MIT Beaver to weight in before I believe

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Somebody wanna hit rick byrd with that “you up?” Text

Ricky B wouldn't be a bad choice to replace Ricky B.

 

[volgrad500]

FYI

I'm also working on something @latenightmexicandinner and it will be out shortly. Both newly dropped items will contain the same amount of relevant information.

 

[BowlBrother85]

Does jack **** mean Basillio keeps predicting things that happen?

No, it means he presents himself as an insider but his information is usually wrong.

 

[Vols410]

FYI

Great lol. Circus about to rev up now.

 

[BruinVol]

Ricky B wouldn't be a bad choice to replace Ricky B.

I love Byrd but he's done. He admits wanting to play golf and tennis. Even said he's grateful belmont was a place that allowed him to play golf all the time when he could have never done that at a bigger program

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

The major cost of living difference between LA and Knoxville comes down to housing costs. Outside of that LA isn't much more expensive to live in than Knoxville. Utilities are actually 2 percent cheaper in LA. Household goods/food cost is only 9 percent higher in LA. The average cost of healthcare is actually 35 percent lower in LA. But housing is 327 percent higher in LA, a home in Knoxville averages around 156,000, in LA almost 700,000. I don't know that Barnes would be looking to put down permanent roots there so not sure that housing would be a huge factor.

13% income tax in CA vs 0% in TN...

 

[Spook1]

Angling for a raise?

Barnes is not leaving UT and he is not angling for a raise either. With his season and National Coach of the Year, Fulmer will reward him generously. Barnes has not been concerned with his own personal money...remember he was paying some of his own money to keep has best assistant coach. Barnes will finish his career at UT.

 

[Volstylexx]

Didn’t know Barnes represents himself- no agent. Doesn’t sound like someone angling for a raise. This has to be serious.