Petition to rehire Bruce Pearl

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SGMVols said:
That same group of people couldn't stop Pearl from being fired in the first place. By the same token, they won't be able to get him re-hired.

The AD's job is to act in what he believes to be the best interest of the program, not to give the instant-gratification crowd everything they want.
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Well our AD's have really sucked at it.....maybe they should reconsider the fans opinions.
 
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Aesius said:
Plenty, sure, but the overwhelming majority want him back and you know it.
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Witch Doctor notice..
the ones saying that are only the ones saying they dont want him back.(remember, its this, its that, the petition is slowing down, its fake, waa waa waa its this its that...with this much publicity in FEBRUARY! haha.freakin hilarious!!).the percentage is huge and only going to grow. Maybe if they click their heels together 3 times while saying it? lol. This fan base is one loss away from making mattress kings stock go thru the roof!
Bones never lie.
BBB
REPOST THAT PETITION!!
30K by end of March!!(really close AWESOME VOL fans)
 
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vol66 said:
I agree with the second sentence. I'm sure that a guy who could walk into Dave Hart's office with 1.3 million, plus 60% of his 5th year and whatever is required for the assistants would at least be heard. :p
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I dont care who we hire as long as it is a winning basketball coach and a good recruiter.....I doubt it will happen and we will be stuck in mediocrity watching Pearl win somewhere else....I just hope its outside the SEC.
 
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Aesius said:
Plenty, sure, but the overwhelming majority want him back and you know it.
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but that's not what you said. Some don't want him back, some would like to see him back but would welcome another hire and others believe he is the only option UT bball has and TBA will crumble without his presence. It's only a slap in the face to one of those groups (and probably well-needed)
 
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volbeast33 said:
I find all of that hard to believe.....I think it was to give public justification for his firing after they said they would support him knowing how popular he was as our coach. We blinked when pressured by the NCAA.
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I understand some folks feel this way.
 
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GAVol said:
The last thing I want is the fans deciding anything personnel-wise.
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I was being sarcastic but I do wish they would make the best decision for the strength of the program without trying to go on the cheap. If they proved they would do this, people wouldnt be clamoring for Pearl as much bc it would feel like we have other options.
 
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volbeast33 said:
I was being sarcastic but I do wish they would make the best decision for the strength of the program without trying to go on the cheap. If they proved they would do this, people wouldnt be clamoring for Pearl as much bc it would feel like we have other options.
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There are great options out there.


Go for the proven and skip the hope they can coach guys.
 
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volbeast33 said:
I dont care who we hire as long as it is a winning basketball coach and a good recruiter.....I doubt it will happen and we will be stuck in mediocrity watching Pearl win somewhere else....I just hope its outside the SEC.
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As I've said, if Pearl returns, I'll support the team, same with any team/coach at UT. I think Martin is an inexperienced coach in a tough situation. He's doing the best he can, he's a .500 coach versus Gregg Marshall, He's about that or better with Donavon I think. Pearl beat Martin's MVC team by four points in his final year.

The coach we have, the team we have is the one I will support. I'm not going to jump on or off the train because of wins and losses alone, I've been that way in the past, so I understand that point of view.
 
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volbeast33 said:
Yes I agree but name one time that our AD has done that....Pearl was the closest and he was far from a sure thing.
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Different AD now. I think Hart will go after a good coach.


Hamilton was VERY lucky with Pearl being black balled by other programs.


Even a broke clock is right twice a day.
 
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vol66 said:
As I've said, if Pearl returns, I'll support the team, same with any team/coach at UT. I think Martin is an inexperienced coach in a tough situation. He's doing the best he can, he's a .500 coach versus Gregg Marshall, He's about that or better with Donavon I think. Pearl beat Martin's MVC team by four points in his final year.

The coach we have, the team we have is the one I will support. I'm not going to jump on or off the train because of wins and losses alone, I've been that way in the past, so I understand that point of view.
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I would support Martin more if I thought he was recruiting better.....Serrano struggled when he got here but u could tell he was building something.....Butch looks like he is building something.....Zo's recruiting has been mediocre although I know all it takes is one or two great ones to make a good basketball team.
 
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volatil said:
If you allow fans to make your decisions, IT WON'T BE LONG UNTIL YOU'RE JUST A FAN TOO.
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See: Butch Jones starting Nathan Peterman over Justin Worley against Florida. If he sticks to his guns, we probably end the losing streak to them in that game, and we go to a bowl.
 
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I just think all this talk at this time is not doing us any good. The Petition may not be a factor, but it will make a statement.

I think the sourced comments are legit regarding the rehiring of Pearl, but it was done so to slow down any momentum or to thwart national media speculation.

We have a Coach at the moment and this is a vote of confidence with the powers that be covering their backsides. If the unthinkable occurs and this team makes a solid run in the NCAA, then how can they not justify retaining him. If they get in the NIT and lose then how can we retain him.

This is spin. The worse thing we can do as fans is not support the petition if as a fan you truly want this to happen. Right now the AD department should not be considering or looking for any coach and if statements "Martin is Let Go" shows a lack of support for Martin and confidence of the team. ADs don't make these kind of statements at this time in the season with a Tourney Bid on the line. This is all handled privately behind close doors.

I have a feeling that the original statement was taken out of context. Too many power players and control freaks in charge. If the AD stated it then he has already screwed this up and backed himself in a corner.
 
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volbeast33 said:
I would support Martin more if I thought he was recruiting better.....Serrano struggled when he got here but u could tell he was building something.....Butch looks like he is building something.....Zo's recruiting has been mediocre although I know all it takes is one or two great ones to make a good basketball team.
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I have to be honest here, I don't follow basketball recruiting like football recruiting and I don't follow that like I used to.

I don't think it's a fair comparison. CDS is an uber experienced coach. He's taken two different programs to the CWS, only a handful of guys have accomplished that. Irvine didn't even have a baseball program when CDS took over if memory serves. Butch has also taken over two programs before coming here. He's recruited well, but we'll have to wait a couple years to see how they are developed for the most part.

When I look at the roster Martin inherited, he didn't have a big man, I don't know if Martin gets the credit for Stokes and Maymon or if Pearl already had them committed. But Pearl left him Hall, Miller and Woolridge. Seems like Martin hasn't been able to get a PG, I'd be interested in why that is.
 
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vol66 said:
I have to be honest here, I don't follow basketball recruiting like football recruiting and I don't follow that like I used to.

I don't think it's a fair comparison. CDS is an uber experienced coach. He's taken two different programs to the CWS, only a handful of guys have accomplished that. Irvine didn't even have a baseball program when CDS took over if memory serves. Butch has also taken over two programs before coming here. He's recruited well, but we'll have to wait a couple years to see how they are developed for the most part.

When I look at the roster Martin inherited, he didn't have a big man, I don't know if Martin gets the credit for Stokes and Maymon or if Pearl already had them committed. But Pearl left him Hall, Miller and Woolridge. Seems like Martin hasn't been able to get a PG, I'd be interested in why that is.
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Maymon was already here......and Stokes came in January his first yr.....there is some discussion of who gets most credit for him but I would give it to ZO since he was the coach when Stokes signed.....Zo's second class was atrocious and his 3rd class is better but still middle of the pack in the SEC and rated between 30-48 depending on service.

I honestly feel if you can recruit than u can recruit....He may get the job done but there is nothing to hold onto that makes u feel like he will at this time.
 
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My opinion, if you are going to be a successful BBall coach at Tennessee and if you have a stoic, introverted personality, such as Martin, your only option for longevity is to win consistently, do well in the SEC tourney, get NCAA bids and if you miss the NCAA and go NIT, you need to go deeper than an embarrassing 1st/2nd round.

As a long time donor and alumnus, living outside of Tennessee, my perception is that Martin does not actively market the University, engage the students, alumni or fans or display any outward passion toward the University. (See Butch Jones, Ray Mears or Bruce Pearl). Had he exhibited any of those skills or traits, I don't think he would be in the spot he is in now. I articulated this, and the fact that after 3 years as our coach, I still have people ask me who is Tennessee's Basketball coach, in my note to Cheek and Hart.

That being said, I support my Alma Mater and those student-athletes who chose to come to Tennessee. I would never hope for them to lose as a means to an end for replacing a coach. CCM has not demonstrated to me that he has the skills, personality or passion to succeed at Tennessee. I'm of the opinion, that if he were let go, I think CBP is a very good, if not the best, option.
 
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BigZiti09 said:
Not that I believe that there's any kind of plan to bring Bruce back but really, what else is a source in and around the UTAD going to say right now? You have a coach still fighting for a job.

I think Hubbs is the best in the business but I also realize that you have to take what he says and realize the circumstances surrounding it.
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They would say....a change could be name and all names will be considered or something to that extent.

The fact they went out and blatantly name Pearl and shoot it down means they've been told it's not happening. Go read what they said through the football search.
 
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What I find funny about the local sports media contingent is that I have actually heard them quote each other as their sources...
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
They would say....a change could be name and all names will be considered or something to that extent.

The fact they went out and blatantly name Pearl and shoot it down means they've been told it's not happening. Go read what they said through the football search.
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Who is they? We don't Know.

They should have said nothing. Ignored all the hoopla.. 90% of the ADs would have just ignored it. So why would Hart and company.

This is more of a slam to Martin than anything. We are looking for a replacement for you, going public with it but don't worry CCM it will not be Pearl. Really.... Let me throw in the word "if" that should be a vote of confidence for you.

The AD is getting tired of the National Media Attention, the emails, phone calls and questions.
 
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