Within the athletic dept it's Phil hands down - he's the CEO of the biggest sports product in the state. Then Pat, then everyone else. Pearl is building respect at a fast pace. Rod has a solid rep as well.
All of them are the most respected athletic figures in the state.
you dont have to follow womens basketball to respect what pat has done for UT and womens basketball
Let me rephase the question this way:
If one of the three; Fulmer, Summitt, Pearl had to leave the university who would you prefer to leave first and in which order?
For most people that is going to be Fulmer, Summitt, and then Pearl.
That is why I think Pearl gets the most respect. He's the coach fans would least like to see leave.