The Bruce Pearl Thread

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

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#3,478
#3,478
We can experiment with another mid-major up and comer and plod through being irrelevant or we can hire one of the best coaches in basketball that loves it here and immediately become successful once again and enjoy trips to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. If you were an Administrator or AD and REALLY cared about a winning program, which hire would you make? If they want my money they'll make the ONLY hire and bring back Pearl ( and Tony Jones)
 
#3,479
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1985Vols said:
We can experiment with another mid-major up and comer and plod through being irrelevant or we can hire one of the best coaches in basketball that loves it here and immediately become successful once again and enjoy trips to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. If you were an Administrator or AD and REALLY cared about a winning program, which hire would you make? If they want my money they'll make the ONLY hire and bring back Pearl ( and Tony Jones)
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Where do you think Pearl came from?
 
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1985Vols said:
We can experiment with another mid-major up and comer and plod through being irrelevant or we can hire one of the best coaches in basketball that loves it here and immediately become successful once again and enjoy trips to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. If you were an Administrator or AD and REALLY cared about a winning program, which hire would you make? If they want my money they'll make the ONLY hire and bring back Pearl ( and Tony Jones)
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I agree. We need Bruce Almighty.
 
#3,483
#3,483
Remember what it used to be like?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVtkypIf-l4&sns=em[/youtube]
 
#3,485
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1985Vols said:
I understand that. I also understand where Buzz Peterson and CCM came from. Pearl was a diamond in the rough. Would be a critical mistake not to do whatever it will take to get him back.
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Tennessee HAS to hire mid major coaches.

This is a good job. But it isn't where you pick Bill Self from Illinois for Kansas, or John Calipari from Memphis to Kentucky.
 
#3,486
#3,486
Ok I see a ton of posters that get all up in arms about bringing Bruce back. So what exactly is the reason for not wanting him back? Is there a huge downside I'm not seeing?
 
#3,487
#3,487
Don't care how many beat writers, analysts, media say there is no way Tennessee brings back Bruce Pearl.... He is absolutely the best choice to replace our awful coaching staff and is loved by the fan base.... His errors are nothing compared to the Mizzou coach and he was only suspended 5 games.... NCAA fail

If Egypt can topple their own gov't with social media, we should be able to influence the rehire of Bruce.
 
#3,488
#3,488
Tyler Smith to the corner to Jujuan for 3! Nothing but net!
sky high chest bumping 4 other dudes with beer and chips flying everywhere pretty much in slo mo. Not being able to go to sleep till @ 2 am because you are so entertained and jacked up from the energy with which we played and coached.

that feels like another ******* lifetime ago
 
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zjcvols said:
Tennessee HAS to hire mid major coaches.

This is a good job. But it isn't where you pick Bill Self from Illinois for Kansas, or John Calipari from Memphis to Kentucky.
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1. I completely disagree. Money talks. Facilities and resources are available to hire a proven winner.

2. To make it easy, one of the best coaches in the country has a house and lives in Knoxville and will be available
 
#3,490
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1985Vols said:
1. I completely disagree. Money talks. Facilities and resources are available to hire a proven winner.

2. To make it easy, one of the best coaches in the country has a house and lives in Knoxville and will be available
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1. Not to grab a proven top 20 coach no.

2. It's not going to happen and it shouldn't happen. That is all I will say.
 
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Spartacavolus said:
Tyler Smith to the corner to Jujuan for 3! Nothing but net!
sky high chest bumping 4 other dudes with beer and chips flying everywhere pretty much in slo mo. Not being able to go to sleep till @ 2 am because you are so entertained and jacked up from the energy with which we played and coached.

that feels like another ******* lifetime ago
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I want the excitement back on the hill. I used to feel we could beat anyone regardless if we were home or away.
 
#3,492
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zjcvols said:
1. Not to grab a proven top 20 coach no.

2. It's not going to happen and it shouldn't happen. That is all I will say.
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Let's just bring back the black curtains then and have a program just for the fun of it. I think we all realize college BB is a dirty business and what CBP did was nothing compared to what goes on out there. So maybe his personal life isn't the most sanctimonious either. Neither is Rick Pitino's and he just won a National Championship. We don't need a saint coaching our BB team, we need a winner who brings excitement in a predominately football crazy city. Bruce Pearl is proven and should be rehired, no ifs ands or buts.
 
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1985Vols said:
Let's just bring back the black curtains then and have a program just for the fun of it. I think we all realize college BB is a dirty business and what CBP did was nothing compared to what goes on out there. So maybe his personal life isn't the most sanctimonious either. Neither is Rick Pitino's and he just won a National Championship. We don't need a saint coaching our BB team, we need a winner who brings excitement in a predominately football crazy city. Bruce Pearl is proven and should be rehired, no ifs ands or buts.
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Solid.
 
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knowthevols said:
Solid.
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Thanks. I'm just sick and tired of the few Pearl haters that think a person can't make a mistake and receive forgiveness. I am a season ticket holder and have been a fan for over 4o years and love UT basketball. However, I am becoming increasingly frustrated with our Administration over the years and their lack of interest in a winning program. Mike Hamilton got lucky with the Pearl hire and brought us the best 6 years in the history of our program. I yearn for more of this and know that the only way this is going to happen is by bringing CBP back as our coach. As fans, the only " influence" we have is donating money and purchasing tickets. We need to let our voices be heard and I am one season ticket holder that will not return next year ( as well as several of my friends that have said the same thing) unless CBP is our coach.
 
#3,495
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1985Vols said:
Thanks. I'm just sick and tired of the few Pearl haters that think a person can't make a mistake and receive forgiveness. I am a season ticket holder and have been a fan for over 4o years and love UT basketball. However, I am becoming increasingly frustrated with our Administration over the years and their lack of interest in a winning program. Mike Hamilton got lucky with the Pearl hire and brought us the best 6 years in the history of our program. I yearn for more of this and know that the only way this is going to happen is by bringing CBP back as our coach. As fans, the only " influence" we have is donating money and purchasing tickets. We need to let our voices be heard and I am one season ticket holder that will not return next year ( as well as several of my friends that have said the same thing) unless CBP is our coach.
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Then you are sad and good riddance.
 
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Spartacavolus said:
Tyler Smith to the corner to Jujuan for 3! Nothing but net!
sky high chest bumping 4 other dudes with beer and chips flying everywhere pretty much in slo mo. Not being able to go to sleep till @ 2 am because you are so entertained and jacked up from the energy with which we played and coached.

that feels like another ******* lifetime ago
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The multiple upset victories, the win over Memphis to become number 1 in the land, Sec Championship, first elite 8 appearance, watching Wayne Chism grow as a player. They were exciting times for sure.
 
#3,500
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orangejuice said:
Ok I see a ton of posters that get all up in arms about bringing Bruce back. So what exactly is the reason for not wanting him back? Is there a huge downside I'm not seeing?
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I'm going to take a wild guess that you don't understand the difference between not wanting him back and actually believing he will even be interviewed should Martin be shown the door.

I would take him back; but I don't think he'll even be considered.
 
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