And Tony V is officially gone.

[Rocky Top T]

Fanrun radio is reporting that DW only met with Tony one time in the last 5 days. If true, that's pathetic!!!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Danny White is the best thing to happen to UT athletics in decades. What a fickle fanbase we have.

The two coaches on campus that have actually won things are not Danny White hires.

 

[zjcvols]

The two coaches on campus that have actually won things are not Danny White hires.

And if Phillip Fulmer was AD, Tony would have left for another SEC job 4 years ago.

Also, the other coach tried to leave with the previous AD!

Tony is incredible. He's an amazing coach and deserves the lion's share of credit. But it also doesn't happen without Danny White.

 

[feathersax]

And if Phillip Fulmer was AD, Tony would have left for another SEC job 4 years ago.

Also, the other coach tried to leave with the previous AD!

Tony is incredible. He's an amazing coach and deserves the lion's share of credit. But it also doesn't happen without Danny White.

Feel better now?

 

[Titan05]

Just tried to sell my tickets, got a message saying the event organizer won’t let me sell

That’s what happens when you sleep with the devil (Ticketmaster).

 

[sechamp2012]

I predict Tony V is back in the SEC within 3 years. A lot like Saban & Spurrier just different sport.

 

[Seattle Hillbilly]

Tony Vitello and Josh Heupel built the stadium. Danny White hired Heup so I’ll give him credit for that, but once you’ve got the coaches in place the finances aren’t exceedingly difficult to manage

Yeah sure. Running a multimillion dollar business is a piece of cake for us folks hanging out on VolNation. We’re all financial wizards round here.

 

[BigOrangeCrush32]

if you had a daughter playing for UT would you have the same opinion? Lady Vols are pretty important to a lot of people

Not as many as the baseball program is now....or was

 

[lukeneyland]

Yeah sure. Running a multimillion dollar business is a piece of cake for us folks hanging out on VolNation. We’re all financial wizards round here.

I certainly wouldn’t be arrogant enough to think I could do it. But in relative terms it does sort itself out. UT athletics are a cash cow. And that’s due to the fans more than anything

 

[VB_Vol]

I wish TV well….you can’t blame the guy for wanting to coach MLB. The downside for him is this truly could be a case of be careful what you wish for. Easiest fix to me would just fleet Elander up to HC. What you guys think?

 

[IMissTheMidRangeGame]

I predict Tony V is back in the SEC within 3 years. A lot like Saban & Spurrier just different sport.

Perfect timing for Van Horn to retire and for him to go to Arky :/

 

[Seattle Hillbilly]

He’s got to field a team. I understand that. But what he’s putting into that program is beyond comprehension.

Beyond your comprehension perhaps. But I suspect the moms and dads of those young women you so easily dismiss can comprehend it just fine.

 

[fullmetalvol]

I get that part, but honest question if he makes 5ish mil at San Fran is it really that much more after CA taxes and cost of living?

You are correct but chasing money isn't why he left.

 

[sechamp2012]

Perfect timing for Van Horn to retire and for him to go to Arky :/

Yep that actually crossed my mind. It will surprise me if he’s happy in MLB not coming up through the ranks. We shall see.

 

[lukeneyland]

Beyond your comprehension perhaps. But I suspect the moms and dads of those young women you so easily dismiss can comprehend it just fine.

They should be grateful for their scholarships. They aren’t talented enough to get what they are given.

 

[ksgovols]

Congratulations to Coach Vitello for making it to the Show! Thank you for making Tennessee Baseball relevant and putting the Power T brand out there for everyone to see. Long suffering Tennessee baseball fans got a new stadium, a couple of conference championships, a SEC tournament championship and a National Championship. We are in your debt. You made us proud! Do the same for the Giants.

 

[GameTime]

Hate to see him go......

 

[Legion of Doom]

Fanrun radio is reporting that DW only met with Tony one time in the last 5 days. If true, that's pathetic!!!

Yes it is true. Basilio has been saying this. DW thinks he is too good to speak to any of his coaches and have good working relationship with them. DW is going to derail the major sports with his interactions with those he works with. He lies constantly about the 75 thousand waiting list for tickets when they just said not true and he sold 13K tickets to the ticket brokers. He is a disgrace.

 

[BigBadVol]

He’s going from coaching and molding young men to managing multi million dollar egos. Good luck manager Vitello.

 

[hbvol1982]

Congrats to Tony V. Nothing but love from me. That said, how does he get out of the shadow of the Dodgers? As long as Ohtani, Freeman, etc are there getting past those guys is a climb and a half. He is really taking a chance there. If he succeeds tho, he will be a legend. The Giants organization has so much history behind them, I understand the attraction.

 

[Bigorangedan23]

Screw Danny White. That bastard just killed our Baseball program for women’s basketball. Unbelievable

Danny White is the best thing that has happen to the Vols in 30 years. Every sport is doing well and there is no slowing us down in all of our sport teams.
Been a Vol for 65 years and from what I see give our AD should get a huge raise so he won’t be lured away.

 

[Bigorangedan23]

Agreed. The fact he seemed torn between leaving or staying tells me he was happy at Tennessee. I'd imagine 95-98% of younger college baseball coaches, if given the opportunity to be an MLB manager, would jump at the chance.

NIL, Portal and player parents is not worth it these days for any college head coach.

 

[Volnut]

If he doesn't do good in MLB, he will be back in college in 3-4 years, book it.

Yeah, but it will be Arkansas.

 

[orangefloyd]

They should be grateful for their scholarships. They aren’t talented enough to get what they are given.

You are a real loon.

 

[Jack Burton]

i talked to a buddy who lives in arkansas, and the people around there believe that if tony goes to the giants, he will be arkansas's coach in three years or less

That’ll be the double nut kick. If he doesn’t work out in the MLB he’ll be back at some SEC school eventually and it’s probably not here just due to timing. Let’s hope he’s wildly successful.