Bottom line, as fans, did you love this team this year? Absolutely. But we have some who will never love anything good related to UT. It makes you wonder. Did they entertain you? The same group was only entertained when things weren't going well. Bring you some happiness? Never happen for them. Were you proud as Vol fans to be represented by these young men? I was. Couldn't be prouder. Great group of men and young men. But for others, well, they didn't go undefeated, so no. Losing sucks, but it happens. No amount of bitching will undo yesterday. There's more than one reason we lost, so trying to pinpoint the blame on one person, even the coach, is stupid. If you're going to continue to bitch about Coach Barnes, offer a solution or just stfu about it. Well said. [/QUOTE]
If we could get Phillips and talk KC into staying one more year...This could be big
Several people were asking about Julian Phillips, LSU decommit the other day.
I said initially that I was certain Tennessee would reach out.
Having talked to a few people today I anticipate that Tennessee is going to be a major factor with Phillips.
-Rob Lewis
Powell probably the other odd man out.If we could get Phillips and talk KC into staying one more year...
That would be awesome.
That would mean losing Bailey and one more to make the numbers work, tho. Hopefully JJJ and Vescovi come back. But a front court with ORN, Hatfield, Aidoo, Phillips, and even Uros... That'd be pretty nice. Just got to keep those big guys developing. I was impressed with the progress of our bigs this year.
That was my thought, but I was hesitant to throw out his name. He hasn't exactly filled the role he was brought in for.Powell probably the other odd man out.
It's being less than honest for people, even fans, to post and repeat selective stats, leaving out those that present a different story. .The odd thing about Barnes is that, from roughly 2002-2008 he was considered a great NCAA tournament coach, going to the Sweet 16 and beyond 5 out of 7 seasons, with one FF and two EE’s. Then starting with the 2008-2009 season we get the long 1 in 10 stat we keep seeing. Not sure what changed.
I just dont think he has it to play at this level, or at least the offense we ran this year. Next season without KC if we go back to the inside out game Powell could be much better, but hes a stand still spot up shooter, he cant create off the dribble to save his life.That was my thought, but I was hesitant to throw out his name. He hasn't exactly filled the role he was brought in for.
But I doubt KC stays. He's definitely a first rounder.
Doesn't mean anyone is safe tho as Barnes might see some players in the portal he wants to chase.
Anything could happen.
Don’t know if anyone has heard anything. First I’ve seen of any “rumors” around Barnes. Very much hoping it isn’t true.