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

Would a Rick Barnes hire make you happy?

  • Total voters
    0
  • Poll closed .
#1,427
#1,427
ainge10heisman said:
NO! Dude is past his prime and washed up. He has lost the fire it would take to rebuild this program. He's just like Fulmer was in his last few years.
Click to expand...

He's good enough for Tennessee. We might get to the Sweet 16 with him from time to time. I don't expect too much from how we have handled coaches lately.

Maybe in a few years we will upgrade if Barnes can bring in some good recruits and get our program to some kind of stability.
 
#1,428
#1,428
I'm pumped about this hire. I think he'll be able to turn things around quicker than an up and comer simply because of his instant credibility In front of recruits. I'm anxious to see if he can pull a couple of late signees. I think the current players will want to stay on as well.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#1,429
#1,429
InVOLuntary said:
I'm pumped about this hire. I think he'll be able to turn things around quicker than an up and comer simply because of his instant credibility In front of recruits. I'm anxious to see if he can pull a couple of late signees. I think the current players will want to stay on as well.
Click to expand...

I can see that. He's coming to a dumpster fire. I hope he can extinguish it.
 
#1,430
#1,430
Quite honestly, option 3 is ludicrous. This team can't even make the tournament and we are talking championships?!?!

Rick Barnes for 5 years, adding stability, improvement to the roster.... this is a HUGE upgrade.

I don't know all the stats, but I'd argue that Rick Barnes alone has a more impressive basketball history than the entire UT Basketball Program.
 
#1,432
#1,432
Stevorino said:
Quite honestly, option 3 is ludicrous. This team can't even make the tournament and we are talking championships?!?!

Rick Barnes for 5 years, adding stability, improvement to the roster.... this is a HUGE upgrade.

I don't know all the stats, but I'd argue that Rick Barnes alone has a more impressive basketball history than the entire UT Basketball Program.
Click to expand...

I've seen those stats and you are correct.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#1,433
#1,433
Stevorino said:
Quite honestly, option 3 is ludicrous. This team can't even make the tournament and we are talking championships?!?!

Rick Barnes for 5 years, adding stability, improvement to the roster.... this is a HUGE upgrade.

I don't know all the stats, but I'd argue that Rick Barnes alone has a more impressive basketball history than the entire UT Basketball Program.
Click to expand...

Probably right.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#1,434
#1,434
InVOLuntary said:
I don't think it's all that bad. I think he'll have instant fan support. If he can nab a couple of decent late signees it'll be icing on the cake.
Click to expand...

I hope he can get us 1 big guy that can rebound. Add another guard that can run the offense and I'll be happy with that.
 
#1,437
#1,437
I still can't believe we went 16-16, have our coach get the boot because of NCAA infractions, and wind up with LAST YEAR'S Big 12 coach of the year!!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 7 people
#1,438
#1,438
Still think we could of had Hollins. Don't like this hire, guy gets talent and doesn't get past the first weekend.
 
#1,441
#1,441
When it comes to NASCAR, who would want a Joey Lagano. when you can have a Jeff Gordon?

This analogy applies to a head basketball coach for UT! Just because Texas no longer sees Rick Barnes energy, doesn't mean that he can't take enough vitamins to restore them at THE REAL UT!

The NIT or Bust!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 people
#1,445
#1,445
Stevorino said:
Quite honestly, option 3 is ludicrous. This team can't even make the tournament and we are talking championships?!?!

Rick Barnes for 5 years, adding stability, improvement to the roster.... this is a HUGE upgrade.

I don't know all the stats, but I'd argue that Rick Barnes alone has a more impressive basketball history than the entire UT Basketball Program.
Click to expand...

Last statement not remotely accurate, but I agree with the rest. This is a very good hire, especially give the current state of our program.
 
#1,448
#1,448
If some posters can't see the huge upgrade being made, they can become bandwagon fans later or just keep on being haters. If his health stays good he could be our HC for 8-10 years. That could result in our first Final Four with the talent he recruits. The path to it is easier through the SEC than the Big 12. RB and his wife are moving back home. They know what the area and the Vols are about. This is a HR hire for Hart and all of us.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 7 people
#1,449
#1,449
KBVol said:
Last statement not remotely accurate, but I agree with the rest. This is a very good hire, especially give the current state of our program.
Click to expand...

Made it further in tourney than we ever have... and have better NBA player than we've ever had... know those two off the top of my head.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 people
#1,450
#1,450
Vols4us said:
If some posters can't see the huge upgrade being made, they can become bandwagon fans later or just keep on being haters. If his health stays good he could be our HC for 8-10 years. That could result in our first Final Four with the talent he recruits. The path to it is easier through the SEC than the Big 12. RB and his wife are moving back home. They know what the area and the Vols are about. This is a HR hire for Hart and all of us.
Click to expand...

A human resources hire? Sounds reasonable, actually.
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.
Advertisement



Back
Top