Rick Barnes discussion [merged]

[VolMarine1371]

Arkansas was down by 14 at one point and came back and won in 2nd half. It’s not over yet. Let’s stay positive!!

 

[mr.checkerboards]

There’s a difference between wanting an elite coach and actually getting one.

Most likely, White hires an young up & comer coach. He’ll either be the next best thing or a complete bust.

So equal to Barnes. Meh

 

[imw8n4u]

Imagine being a highly paid basketball coach that has zero fear of being fired thanks to the insane money spent due to Pruitts firing.

What money are you referring to?

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

I’ve always loved Barnes but his teams
Consistently flop in the tournament even at Texas. This isn’t a coincidence

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

Arkansas was down by 14 at one point and came back and won in 2nd half. It’s not over yet. Let’s stay positive!!

Close to zero chance this team can catch up, they dont have the shooters or scheme to do it

 

[Orange DNA]

Jerry Green was fired after an opening NCAA tournament loss blow out like this one. Why is Barnes not accountable?

 

[1985Vols]

Barnes needs to be on the hot seat. We have 3 five stars on the team. This isn't acceptable.

He should be fired after this season

 

[1985Vols]

This is the worst ncaa performance of my lifetime

Hard to defend this coach isn’t it OJ

 

[BisonVol]

It will be more probable that Danny White somehow brings his brother to Knoxville

Na. That would make for an awkward situation if it didn't work out.

 

[VolMarine1371]

I understand everyone frustrations with Barnes and some of it is warranted. But the last thing UT needs to do is make the same mistake twice. They fired Fulmer and didn’t have a backup plan and everyone has seen how the last 20 years has turned out since. If they fire Barnes they best have a suitable replacement. At least with Barnes we know we gonna be playing in March more times than not.

 

[DarkAvenger]

What money are you referring to?

To his assistant coaches buyouts, Kevin Steeles, paying UCF for Heupels remaining contract as well as paying for all his staff... that money.

 

[Border Vol]

He should be fired after this season

I wont be shocked if Rick throws a curve to everyone and announces his retirement when and if Tennessee loses.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

He should be fired after this season

Who’s your replacement?

 

[SGMVols]

When?

Next year

 

[SGMVols]

He should be fired after this season

Oh shut the hell up

 

[Catbone]

Don't care if he's recruiting 5 stars, fire him. I'm over it.

 

[hUTch2002]

I wont be shocked if Rick throws a curve to everyone and announces his retirement when and if Tennessee loses.

I swear it does have that feel.

 

[chad954ut]

If Barnes could coach he would still be a longhorn

 

[VOLnVANDYland]

I’ve always loved Barnes but his teams
Consistently flop in the tournament even at Texas. This isn’t a coincidence

Careful you’re about to get swarmed by the Barnes lover club...

 

[SGMVols]

Don't care if he's recruiting 5 stars, fire him. I'm over it.

They’re not firing him. Deal with it.

 

[imw8n4u]

To his assistant coaches buyouts, Kevin Steeles, paying UCF for Heupels remaining contract as well as paying for all his staff... that money.

Ok, yeah, agree that Kevin Steele thing was insane. I thought you meant a buyout for Pruitt.

 

[calban]

Jerry Green was fired after an opening NCAA tournament loss blow out like this one. Why is Barnes not accountable?

Cuz he's a HOF papaw.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Don't care if he's recruiting 5 stars, fire him. I'm over it.

We won’t miss you

 

[SGMVols]

If Barnes could coach he would still be a longhorn

Texas has really been killing it in March since firing Barnes. Zero tournament wins.

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

Next year

Chandler is good, but they are losing a majority of their offense and rebounding, who is going to replace Pons, Fulky, Springer, Keon and JJ?