The Bruce Pearl Thread

Would you be for Bruce Pearl's return if Martin is fired after next year?

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#1,701
#1,701
Coach Pearl was a winner - best coach UT ever had in men basketball - the NCAA is a joke - Penalty did not fit the crime - every one that is a fan of Tennessee would want him back - Pearl lives in K-town and wants to coach again - solution ?
 
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#1,702
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I miss his explosvie style on offense but besides being a fun guy and being passionate, I didn't care that much for Pearl. His defense was horrible and we didn't have a half court game. If we wasn't turning people over or pushing the ball constantly, we wasn't scoring. I don't think his style of play is suitable for good guard play.

FTR, I'm not comparing Martin and Pearls coaching style. I'm just simply asking why people can't let it go. Surely people don't think he's really going to get a job offer from Tennessee if Martin doesn't work out.
 
#1,703
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38401 said:
Coach Pearl was a winner - best coach UT ever had in men basketball - the NCAA is a joke - Penalty did not fit the crime - every one that is a fan of Tennessee would want him back - Pearl lives in K-town and wants to coach again - solution ?
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??? Best coach UT ever had? LOL. Maaaan.
 
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#1,705
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i have been on board with ccm from day 1.i still have faith he can get it going and get this team to the big dance.but a part of me is starting to have a change of heart.i hope i am wrong.go vols......
 
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#1,707
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First and foremost - I am not a Pearl lover but what I do love is a guy with boundless energy and enthusiasm for Tennessee - a guy that by the very strength of his personality draws people and recruits to him. A guy who can direct offensive plays at one end of the court while leading the cheerleaders and the student section on the other end. I do love a guy like Butch Jones and like Bruce Pearl prior to his getting in trouble and I love all things Tennessee. I love when TBA is rocking as we beat down our conference foes.

What I hate are the results of Wade Houston, Derek Dooley, Todd Raleigh, and Mike Hamilton because I believe the greatest fan base in the world deserves better than that.

I think most fans raising concerns are calling not for Bruce but for someone of that caliber - a dynamic coach that will consistently get us back in the top of the conference and in the top 20 in the polls. Hopefully, Coach Martin can turn it around and become that type of coach.
 
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Fullfillmer said:
First and foremost - I am not a Pearl lover but what I do love is a guy with boundless energy and enthusiasm for Tennessee - a guy that by the very strength of his personality draws people and recruits to him. A guy who can direct offensive plays at one end of the court while leading the cheerleaders and the student section on the other end. I do love a guy like Butch Jones and like Bruce Pearl prior to his getting in trouble and I love all things Tennessee. I love when TBA is rocking as we beat down our conference foes.

What I hate are the results of Wade Houston, Derek Dooley, Todd Raleigh, and Mike Hamilton because I believe the greatest fan base in the world deserves better than that.

I think most fans raising concerns are calling not for Bruce but for someone of that caliber - a dynamic coach that will consistently get us back in the top of the conference and in the top 20 in the polls. Hopefully, Coach Martin can turn it around and become that type of coach.
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Yes they are calling for Bruce.If they wanted a similar style,Shaka Smart was the answer.
 
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#1,710
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Best ever - yes - my opinion - yes I'm entitled - he was just getting started - was in line to getting some amazing players - every body in sports gets a second chance right - ie drugs , Steroids, dog fighting, DUI With vehicle homicide, but Pearl is on a black list, not to be hired ?Because he lied about a Barbecue? You're probably right are asinine administration and athletic director won't hire him -my worst fear -he is hired by either LSU, Memphis, Or some other mid-major program - And leads them to the promised land Year after Year - And we're on our third coach by then saying what were we thinking
 
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#1,711
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I haven't clamored for bringing back Pearl. Some on here know I was a huge supporter of BP and the program. As a matter of fact, for being called a pearlophite or whatever name children start using, I don't know that I have brought him up or posted about him in the last 2 years as I turned my attention to supporting the current coach.
With that said, if crap like last night doesn't make you yearn for the days of entertaining and winning basketball, there is really nothing to be said.
 
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#1,712
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Spartacavolus said:
I haven't clamored for bringing back Pearl. Some on here know I was a huge supporter of BP and the program. As a matter of fact, for being called a pearlophite or whatever name children start using, I don't know that I have brought him up or posted about him in the last 2 years as I turned my attention to supporting the current coach.
With that said, if crap like last night doesn't make you yearn for the days of entertaining and winning basketball, there is really nothing to be said.
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Of course I want to win but Pearl isn't the only coach that can make us a winning program. It just seems like no matter what, people want Pearl back and I was curious if people actually thought Tennessee would hire him back. It's laughable but anything bad that happens in our program, "bring Pearl back" is used frequently.
 
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Shaun1985 said:
Of course I want to win but Pearl isn't the only coach that can make us a winning program. It just seems like no matter what, people want Pearl back and I was curious if people actually thought Tennessee would hire him back. It's laughable but anything bad that happens in our program, "bring Pearl back" is used frequently.
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I can assure you of this. There a number of very high boosters that would support BP very hard if this job comes open. That's 100% accurate.

How the administration would handle that I don't know but to say its laughable would be claiming big money can't matter
 
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BruinVol said:
I can assure you of this. There a number of very high boosters that would support BP very hard if this job comes open. That's 100% accurate.

How the administration would handle that I don't know but to say its laughable would be claiming big money can't matter
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And how well would that translate to recruiting when Pearl is sitting in the living rooms of some of these kids and talking to their parent.

"I broke the rules, I lied about it, lost my job, created a HUGE black cloud over my schools head but please trust me that I will take care of your son for the next 3-4 years".

Even though the rule is stupid and lying about it was dumb, he still got caught lying and that says things about his character. And before some say that all coaches lie and cheat...maybe but ours got caught. Also, you have no idea what kind of staff he would bring. Your talking about a staff that was together a long, long time. There is no WAY those guys come back with Pearl and his staff is just as important as he is.
 
#1,716
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Shaun1985 said:
And how well would that translate to recruiting when Pearl is sitting in the living rooms of some of these kids and talking to their parent.

"I broke the rules, I lied about it, lost my job, created a HUGE black cloud over my schools head but please trust me that I will take care of your son for the next 3-4 years".

Even though the rule is stupid and lying about it was dumb, he still got caught lying and that says things about his character. And before some say that all coaches lie and cheat...maybe but ours got caught. Also, you have no idea what kind of staff he would bring. Your talking about a staff that was together a long, long time. There is no WAY those guys come back with Pearl and his staff is just as important as he is.
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Is rick pitino having a hard time explaining banging a girl half his age in a bathroom to recruits???

I will hang up and listen
 
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BruinVol said:
Is rick pitino having a hard time explaining banging a girl half his age in a bathroom to recruits???

I will hang up and listen
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No but he's a Hall of Fame coach that's put tons of kids in the NBA. Coach Cal could eat babies and fund abortion clinics and I bet he woudln't have trouble getting another job. Clearly not everyone is held to the same standards.
 
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#1,721
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BruinVol said:
Pearl is widely loved in the media and clearly has proven himself as a coach. On the same level as Ricky P no but neither is explaining the indiscretion to a recruits family IMO
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I understand what your saying. Pearl is a liked guy. He's fun and very colorful. I just don't see UT pulling the trigger on Pearl if Martin is canned so quickly.
 
#1,722
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Shaun1985 said:
I understand what your saying. Pearl is a liked guy. He's fun and very colorful. I just don't see UT pulling the trigger on Pearl if Martin is canned so quickly.
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I am not saying they would either. I am just saying he would have some serious big money backing
 
#1,724
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mtt2d said:
I don't mind fans jumping off the CM train. Go ahead and jump off or we're going to kick you off :).
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Well, the opposite of that is that if you stay on the Martin train, you'll eventually wind up on the Dooley train, which is somewhere over in Dallas... transporting jock straps for a guy named Dez... plus Dooley has a beard.
 
#1,725
#1,725
Shaun1985 said:
WTF is wrong with you? The dude is not our coach and is not coming back so what gives? You are either crazy or really believe this AD would actually hire back a guy that got a show cause and got our program put on probation. I don't agree with the penalties (most don't) but it is what it is. Why is it so hard to accept this? I don't understand.
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Its going to be brought up until Zo or the next coach proves he can win and make basketball exciting.
 
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