The Official Rick Barnes discussion thread

[VolArmy74]

Kentucky had to settle for an alum because even they couldn’t land a big name. There is no chance we will.

Kentucky had to settle because they ran Calipari out on a rail after he went 410-123 there with 7 SEC T, 6 SECT titles, 4 Final Fours and an NC. Then they tried to hire other FF coaches and when they said no, went with their alum.

Barnes retiring here is a way different look than the chaos of Kentucky when Cal left.

 

[VolGee4]

Yes it is true. If that is the ceiling I guess nothing more to be said. You are a good poster Thunder but why not us? That is the question. When we bow out in the 2nd round again this year, the question will remain.

Todd Golden who has far less experience than Barnes wins the championship in his 3rd year in the program and is seemingly taking over the league at Florida. Some perhaps are appreciative of Barnes but at least once would like more. I guess we are content with being in the conversation but that’s it.

Golden was the youngest coach to win it since Valvano in 1983. The history isn’t exactly on your side with that. I want to be in the conversation every year because that’s the only way to win it.

 

[Pennheel]

My question to those who worry about finding another coach because of Barnes success at Tennessee? What if he does retire in the next 2 to 3 years? What if he does this year? I'd love to see Tennessee reach a Final Four,but I don't see how you can hold on to a veteran coach at this point for so long like Barnes.

 

[VolArmy74]

My question to those who worry about finding another coach because of Barnes success at Tennessee? What if he does retire in the next 2 to 3 years? What if he does this year? I'd love to see Tennessee reach a Final Four,but I don't see how you can hold on to a veteran coach at this point for so long like Barnes.

I actually think Barnes success and him getting to go on his own terms will be a major positive for coaches looking our way. He's shown that a good coach can come here, get paid big money and can be very successful on the court, while bringing in players of good moral character.

There will never be a better time in Tennessee basketball history to hire a new coach unless something incredibly unforseen happens before Barnes decides to retire.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

My question to those who worry about finding another coach because of Barnes success at Tennessee? What if he does retire in the next 2 to 3 years? What if he does this year? I'd love to see Tennessee reach a Final Four,but I don't see how you can hold on to a veteran coach at this point for so long like Barnes.

We just went to 2 straight EEs. If you haven't seen how we can't hold on to Barnes over his career at UT, you don't know anything at all about the game

 

[Pennheel]

We just went to 2 straight EEs. If you haven't seen how we can't hold on to Barnes over his career at UT, you don't know anything at all about the game

I do know a decent amount. Yes,I do know about the Elite 8s back to back,and how successful he's been at Tennessee in his last 10-11 years. It's like the previous poster pointed out about Barnes that I agree with.

I think he’s built up Tennessee to the point that whoever comes after him will be a top notch coach demanding big money.

However, I do agree with the lifetime contract which will be enough time to look for the next coach.