Dale Ellis will have his number retired

#3
#3
Very cool. I don't know much about him, but he and Allan Houston seem to be highly regarded right under Ernie and Bernie.
 
#7
#7
No doubt, Ellis was bad ass. And yes, Lofton should get serious consideration in time, IMO.
 
#9
#9
I hope so. But as slow as UT is in doing this, I hope he is still alive to see it.

Kasas just retired Mario Chalmers Jersey a few weeks ago. I think he has only been in the league 4 or 5 years. UT waits way too long. As has WAY too high of standerds. IMO
 
#13
#13
GoobieVol said:
I hope so. But as slow as UT is in doing this, I hope he is still alive to see it.

Kasas just retired Mario Chalmers Jersey a few weeks ago. I think he has only been in the league 4 or 5 years. UT waits way too long. As has WAY too high of standerds. IMO
Click to expand...

High standerds indeed
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#14
#14
Shaun1985 said:
I didn't think Lofton's number could be retired because he didn't meet the criteria.
Click to expand...

Criteria... Schmiteria...

The guy was awesome while he was here. He is 4th on the all-time 3 point shooter list. I know you werent suggesting he shouldnt get his jersey retired, I just get on a soap box when thinking about UT's arrogance sometimes. Its not like we are a basketball factory here.
 
#15
#15
Wasn't he more of a post up under the basket player in college? Then when he got to the NBA he completely changed his game and developed into a great shooter.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 people
#21
#21
The following are the criteria by which former student-athletes will be eligible for the honor of jersey retirement at the University of Tennessee:

· The student-athlete must have demonstrated outstanding character, integrity, and commitment to the University of Tennessee during his/her athletic career.
· Any student-athlete under consideration must have graduated or have left the University in good academic standing, which would have made them eligible to return and compete.
· Former student-athletes are eligible for this honor five years after exhausting their eligibility. If they left school early without exhausting their eligibility, they are eligible eight years after leaving UT.
· Extenuating circumstances may be considered by the committee, and modifications of the policy may be considered under such circumstances by mutual agreement of the Faculty Athletics Representative and the Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics.

A student-athlete will be eligible for consideration if they achieve three of the five criteria listed below:
· SEC Player of the Year
· National Award (Player of the Year, Sullivan, or similar honor)
· First-Team All-American
· Career record holder in a significant category (as determined by the committee) at the UT, SEC, or national level upon completion of career
· National championship during tenure


There is a nominating committee that will determine when an individual will be honored with a retired jersey, and any member of the committee can bring a nomination. The composition of that committee includes the Faculty Athletics Representative, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics, the sport administrator of the selected sport, the media relations contact for selected sport or the associate athletics director/communications (or designee), and the senior woman administrator.

CP gettin' her jersey retired too. Sweet.
 
#22
#22
Shaun1985 said:
The following are the criteria by which former student-athletes will be eligible for the honor of jersey retirement at the University of Tennessee:

· The student-athlete must have demonstrated outstanding character, integrity, and commitment to the University of Tennessee during his/her athletic career.
· Any student-athlete under consideration must have graduated or have left the University in good academic standing, which would have made them eligible to return and compete.
· Former student-athletes are eligible for this honor five years after exhausting their eligibility. If they left school early without exhausting their eligibility, they are eligible eight years after leaving UT.
· Extenuating circumstances may be considered by the committee, and modifications of the policy may be considered under such circumstances by mutual agreement of the Faculty Athletics Representative and the Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics.

A student-athlete will be eligible for consideration if they achieve three of the five criteria listed below:
· SEC Player of the Year
· National Award (Player of the Year, Sullivan, or similar honor)
· First-Team All-American
· Career record holder in a significant category (as determined by the committee) at the UT, SEC, or national level upon completion of career
· National championship during tenure


There is a nominating committee that will determine when an individual will be honored with a retired jersey, and any member of the committee can bring a nomination. The composition of that committee includes the Faculty Athletics Representative, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics, the sport administrator of the selected sport, the media relations contact for selected sport or the associate athletics director/communications (or designee), and the senior woman administrator.

CP gettin' her jersey retired too. Sweet.
Click to expand...

Thanks man. The nation championship exception explains Mario Chalmers.
 
#23
#23
I'm not sure if that's the same criteria for Kansas or other schools. They might have their own criteria? Not sure though.
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.
Advertisement



Back
Top