Rick Barnes thread (merged) (expected to be named TN coach 3/30 4:00pm)

[Johnny Majors' Ghost]

Deal in the works according to Goodman from ESPN.

 

[vols 30]

Merge












Sorry, Someone had to be the a-hole

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Great hire.

 

[onevol74]

It will probably be another 24 hours before the presser. They are looking for a couple of bottles of Clorox to get his tie the right color. That crap does not come out easily.

 

[Volstylexx]

Multiple sources stating that Rick Barnes is expected to be named as the next head coach of the Tennessee Vols basketball program.

BOOOOOM. Best news for TN basketball since Bruce!!!!

 

[VolAllen]

He'll retire here....






























In 2 years.

 

[VolNavy01]

This is good news. I like it!

 

[VolsSportsFan]

He'll retire here....






























In 2 years.

Longer than that and if he recruits well, I don't care.

 

[Aesius]

I'm excited to see what this guy can do in the SEC. He's used to going up against 6-7 ranked teams in conference every year, twice a year. Now he'll face 2-3 at most.

 

[PurpleOut]

I REALLY like this hire for you guys.

 

[govols120]

i guess the obvious question is why?

Jones and Tyndall hires got their own threads

It. Is. Not. Official. Yet.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Whether you love it or not, I like the hire a crap-ton more than the last 2 hires.

 

[volfanCLT]

My first reaction when I heard there was mutual interest = meh

The more I think about Barnes and the situation UT is currently in, the more I think this is a great fit. I'm on board.

 

[VolAllen]

Whether you love it or not, I like the hire a crap-ton more than the last 2 hires.

I agree with this.

 

[865dude]

If this becomes official, congrats on the hire! I think this is a good move.

Alabama fans loved Dooley. Kentucky fans will love Barnes. 1% chance he ever beats Calipari

 

[YankeeVol]

Whether you love it or not, I like the hire a crap-ton more than the last 2 hires.

Agreed.

 

[JohnMcA60]

@SportsSourceTV: The Rick Barnes-to-Tennessee thing is beginning to feel a little too obvious. It makes too much sense... for a #UT search. Not used to that.

But also remember this isn't over so Hart may still do something else (unlikely but also very true)

 

[OrangeInKy]

Alabama fans loved Dooley. Kentucky fans will love Barnes. 1% chance he ever beats Calipari

Thanks for stopping by!

 

[Panthro]

 

[sheenTN]

Love this possible hire. I'd rather take a chance on a proven winner from a major football crazy school over a successful mid major coach who might become a proven winner at a football crazy school.

 

[Volsfaninva917]

Whether you love it or not, I like the hire a crap-ton more than the last 2 hires.

Hopefully this hire works out better than the previous two

 

[VolGee4]

Alabama fans loved Dooley. Kentucky fans will love Barnes. 1% chance he ever beats Calipari

Kentucky fans loved Buzz Peterson, Cuonzo Martin, and Donnie Tyndall. What's your point?

At least Barnes should have the type of talent to compete against Kentucky.

 

[Brianchevy]

upgrade IMHO

 

[Chuckie]

And, if true, Rick Barnes with the all-orange parlay for his coaching career (Clemson, Tejas, UT). Hopefully the Syracuse job doesn't become vacant!

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Thanks for stopping by!

Did this guy just compare Barnes to Dooley?