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

[Cosmo Kramer]

He trashed Barnes for 2 and a half years.

He trashed Barnes recruiting efforts as many did. Not Barnes coaching

 

[JacketVol]

Buzz got $3.8. Barnes hasn't even got his annual review yet. There's a decent chance he could get extend and another raise. That's sort of how it's done.

That’s why I am so upset. We’ve done a lot for him. I can’t believe he would try this crap. Wes is right. We won’t forget and he might as well just go because the good will that has been built would slip away.

 

[Shaun1985]

Wow. What a shocking development. It's too early to assume it's happening, but I can only imagine the fallout within the program. I can't imagine the Vols winning 30+ again with a new coach and replacing at least two starters. And imagine if Grant/Bone leave. Gosh, would be a disaster.

You must be real sad about that

 

[volgrad500]

Wow. What a shocking development. It's too early to assume it's happening, but I can only imagine the fallout within the program. I can't imagine the Vols winning 30+ again with a new coach and replacing at least two starters. And imagine if Grant/Bone leave. Gosh, would be a disaster.

I can tell you are broken up over it

 

[volman128]

No, USC is relatively close to South Central. Sure it’s a commute, but it’s not like he has to be in his cube by 8 am.

I see. IDK why I thought it was that far southeast.

I actually didn't realize USC and UCLA were that close to each other, for whatever reason.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Pretty sure USC is just down the road. I remember visiting both and it seemed fairly close

UCLA is close to Beverly Hills. USC is close to South Central...

 

[TJVol95]

That place chews you up and spits you out. He’s too good of a guy for that place!

 

[vols 30]

Must mean both Williams and Bone gone. Pons and Walker regressed this year. Barnes getting out while getting good.

He's got some really good recruits coming in the next 2 years. Good times are not over if he stays

 

[lilesrt]

This is bad news.

So we likely lose Barnes on Monday and Grant on Tuesday. I'm pumped

Don’t fret.. we’ll gain KJH on Wednesday.

 

[JacketVol]

Buzz got $3.8. Barnes hasn't even got his annual review yet. There's a decent chance he could get extend and another raise. That's sort of how it's done.

Wish we would’ve had timing right for Buzz the first time. Martin didn’t leave soon enough and Buzz couldn’t wait to get out of Wisconsin

 

[SmokyRiverDog]

Hard to believe, but there may be some false information floating around on this coaching search.

I thought maybe that was Krugers way of saying he didn't get the job.

 

[McGeesPub]

Please go back from which you came, just saying!

A Tennessee welcome at its best.

 

[volman128]

Pretty sure USC is just down the road. I remember visiting both and it seemed fairly close

I see that now that I look it up. No idea why I thought they were that far away.

Maybe my dumb ass is thinking of UC Irvine or some crap. lmao

 

[InVOLuntary]

That’s why I am so upset. We’ve done a lot for him. I can’t believe he would try this crap. Wes is right. We won’t forget and he might as well just go because the good will that has been built would slip away.

You have to remember this is all coming from the left coast side. We don't know what's really going on behind the scenes here.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Barnes doesn't have an agent. I don't think this is about money.

I think it's about lack of appreciation but one way to feel appreciated is through your paycheck....

 

[Vols All Day]

He's got some really good recruits coming in the next 2 years. Good times are not over if he stays

He can get the same players to go to UCLA. Check out UCLA’s last few classes.
UCLA 2018 Basketball Prospects

 

[VolDaddy61]

Where would UT go from here?

IF Barnes left, which I would find highly unlikely for a number of reasons, Bruce Pearl becomes the #1 option.

 

[Roustabout]

If this happens because of the rumors that Fulmer hasn’t been supportive then he needs to be kicked in the nuts.

 

[mrmax86]

 

[LittleCat]

You must be real sad about that

I'd feel bad for UT fans. I don't know much about Barnes personally and I think he's a coach who consistently sucks in the tournament, when it matters most. That being said...he's not a bad coach, and I think he can continue to keep UT playing at a high level. Don't want him to leave. I like seeing UT competitive.

 

[au4life23]

Update on Rick Barnes and UCLA

 

[SmokyRiverDog]

If he leaves to go to UCLA then he is the enemy and deserves no respect. I know he’s been given EVERYTHING he needed to be successful and glad he has been. But this would be a stab in the bag. Read it again. IF is a big word in the post.

Hate a stab in the bag!

 

[au4life23]

After talking with someone close to the situation regarding UCLA’s coaching search, Wallace was told that “it does not seem that Barnes is using this situation to receive more money from Tennessee.”

 

[BigorangeBoy]

Tennessee won’t bring back Pearl if Barnes leaves.
Bruce refused to cooperate with Auburn’s internal investigation over Chuck Person. Tennessee would have probably fired Bruce for that. Auburn apparently decided he’s winning enough to be above it all.[/QUOTE

Except AU may have no choice when all this is over. Many in college basketball have said they will be shocked if Pearl survives - now that Person and others are cooperating

 

[Kingston Vol]

Matt McMahon
Steve Forbes
Tommy Amaker

is my first realistic list.