Did Pearl know what he was doing?

#51
#51
Hat do you think Pearl will find another PG to replace Ramar for next year? I know we got West and I really think he is going to be a great true PG, and I believe he was highly underrated out of high school becuase he did not play much summer ball, but he cant handle the load. Who will help us at PG?
 
#52
#52
An excerpt from commentary in yesterday's TFP regarding recent dismissals of college student athletes, specifically Bruce's...


Mark Wiedmer.
...And maybe Crean, Miles and Pearl are jump-starting a return to discipline off the field and court.

But where was Miles last season, when he had no capable backup to starting QB Matt Flynn, so he endured Perrilloux attempting to enter a casino with a fake ID, taking part in a nightclub brawl and perhaps being linked to a counterfeiting ring, though he was never more than a person of interest?

Still, as Perrilloux’s MVP turn in the SEC title game proved, Miles needed him last year to win a national championship. This year, well, hey, Les can say the team was more important than another ring.

And Crean can blame a down first season on the mess left him by ousted coach Kelvin Sampson.

So what about Pearl? Was this for all the right reasons? Or did the signing of superb point guard Daniel West and a host of other fine players make keeping Ramar Smith and Crews no longer worth the headaches?

Pearl’s not a bad guy either way. But you wonder how quickly he would have got rid of the pair if he thought such an action would leave him 16-14 next winter instead of a far more likely 26-4.

Asked Friday if the dismissals were for one event or many, Pearl told a Knoxville media outlet, “Sort of, over time, a buildup.”

And sort of, over time, a buildup in remaining talent always makes such decisions easier. At Tennessee. At LSU. Everywhere.

When a coach on the hot seat only for losing runs off two players he must have to keep his job, that’s when we’ll all begin to believe that coaches really have high expectations for their athletes both on and off the field. Until then, save the praise for the Chris Loftons of the world.
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#54
#54
My only question would be....Could this have been done earlier? The rumors before the tourney were posted here and disregarded.....does give the impression that he held on to them until the season was complete. Not questioning the coach at least he is consistent.
 
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cd12 said:
My only question would be....Could this have been done earlier? The rumors before the tourney were posted here and disregarded.....does give the impression that he held on to them until the season was complete. Not questioning the coach at least he is consistent.
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I got screamed at on here for posting the same sentiment.
 
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#56
cd12 said:
My only question would be....Could this have been done earlier? The rumors before the tourney were posted here and disregarded.....does give the impression that he held on to them until the season was complete. Not questioning the coach at least he is consistent.
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My opinion. Yes, it could have been done sooner. My reasoning on why Pearl did not pull the trigger sooner differs a bit from the cynical, career protection thought process though.

I think he just really wanted to keep his team's psyche intact until after the season. Then make the decisions that need to be made.

I understand the cynicism, I just don't think the intention was nearly so dark...
 
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#58
orange+white=heaven said:
My opinion. Yes, it could have been done sooner. My reasoning on why Pearl did not pull the trigger sooner differs a bit from the cynical, career protection thought process though.

I think he just really wanted to keep his team's psyche intact until after the season. Then make the decisions that need to be made.

I understand the cynicism, I just don't think the intention was nearly so dark...
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you get all that from my post?
 
#61
#61
Nice article today in the KNS about West. Hope he keeps in the weight room because he will need it. If UT fails to sign Maze I look for Prince to start or back up West. I dont know if he can be a starting point but he will look much better at the position after a summer of planning on playing the position.:boobies: no meaning, I just like boobs.

BOG
 
#63
#63
hatvol96 said:
If you think Bobby Maze is a better option than Ramar Smith, you're sadly and epically mistaken.
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Why don't you tell us why he isn't instead of being your usual, arrogant self. Your SADLY and EPICALLY mistaken if you think Ramar was EVER going to be championship caliber point guard
 
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#65
truefan said:
Why don't you tell us why he isn't instead of being your usual, arrogant self.
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I would have thought the fact he washed out on a bad Oklahoma team and a talent challenged Maryland program rescinded his scholarship offer would have given everyone their answer. However, that was probably expecting too much from you and a few others around here.
 
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hatvol96 said:
I would have thought the fact he washed out on a bad Oklahoma team and a talent challenged Maryland program rescinded his scholarship offer would have given everyone their answer. However, that was probably expecting too much from you and a few others around here.
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Forgive them, Marc Maggard is the David Koresh of message boards.
 
#68
#68
Ramar was replaced at tourney time...That speaks volumes about his play. Pearl could have won the SEC with his son at point but its time to look at bigger titles, those are the ones that require great point guard play. Ramar is now no longer an option and its time to look at others..... BTW no may does Pearl bring in another Freshman point, its Maze or no one.

BOG
 
#69
#69
what in the hell happened here over the past few days?

why are people signing their posts?
we have more 'experts' on this board than we ever had.....better lucky than good apparently rules the day.
and this crews and smith vs. west and maze stuff is getting ridiculous.

off seasons suck.
 
#71
#71
LAw, you implied that Ramar and Duke could have been kicked off the team before the SEC-T, but weren't, because we were cheating.
 
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#72
vader said:
That is a bit harsh. Koresh seemed fairly personable.:p
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Agreed.

Maggard is the Marshall Applewhite of internet message boards.

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#73
#73
Doesn't this look like he removed a couple of players to free up space on the roster? If so it sure does not look good to recruits.
 
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hatvol96 said:
Remind me, who won the SEC this year?
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Oh, please. I know you are smarter than that.

Lets face it, Hat, Ramar couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. He drives to the basket as hard as anyone, but he had NO pull up jumper. I dont' care if he didn't shoot threes very well. I cared that he couldn't make a 10 footer off the drive.
 
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