Bruce Pearl Just Can't Seem To Grasp...

#26
#26
LawVol13 said:
It made me angry just watching it. It's almost like he's trying to group the administration in with him as if they had a part in his unethical conduct.
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Quite frankly, the administration could have prevented this type of crap by actually doing their job (firing him) when this first surfaced rather than kicking the can down the road.
 
#27
#27
hatvol96 said:
that he, and he alone, is resposnsible for the 'AA mess. Saying "We got into this together" is the most delusional things I've heard in a long time from anyone not named Charlie Sheen.
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You can quit grandstanding hatvol Pearl took full responsibility yesterday.He said he put himself in this position.You just want to stir the pot as always....:crazy:
 
#28
#28
Vol423 said:
Right. Because this is something that just came up. It's not like he's had the last 6+ months to formulate a response that indicates that he takes full responsibility for the mess that he and he alone has created.
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in coach speak "we" is a very general term. you hear it in every press conference. It refers to his entire staff, who also have their jobs and careers at stake in this whole mess. The consequences of CBP's actions and those of his staff will have repercussions for all of them... a collective "we" are in this together. No reason to pile on him at this point over a one line response. Let it go.
 
#29
#29
GoBigOrangeVols said:
Thats a better response, for sure. But when in front of a microphone and the cameras flashing, I'd assume its more difficult and can't be rehearsed.

I disagree with you if you think he isn't accepting responsibility for his actions. He has been contrite and forthcoming since his initial press conference in September. Getting on him now, and after a miserable loss today looks like piling on. Let it go. His fate appears sealed no matter his responses to the media.
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He was forthcoming with his violation after the press conference that every coach knows?
 
#30
#30
Vol423 said:
Quite frankly, the administration could have prevented this type of crap by actually doing their job (firing him) when this first surfaced rather than kicking the can down the road.
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I don't think they could fire him at that point. I actually agree with the way they handled it.
 
#31
#31
hatvol96 said:
How about "I would love to stay at Tennessee. However, I will accept whatever happens because this situation is of my own making."?
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How about "I appreciate the opportunity I was given to coach at the University of Tennessee. However, I have created a situation that results in my resignication from coaching at this university. This is in the best interest of the university, as well as in my best interest."
 
#32
#32
GoBigOrangeVols said:
in coach speak "we" is a very general term. you hear it in every press conference. It refers to his entire staff, who also have their jobs and careers at stake in this whole mess. The consequences of CBP's actions and those of his staff will have repercussions for all of them... a collective "we" are in this together. No reason to pile on him at this point over a one line response. Let it go.
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No one's piling on. It was a ridiculous statement; that's why it's being discussed.
 
#33
#33
GoBigOrangeVols said:
Thats a better response, for sure. But when in front of a microphone and the cameras flashing, I'd assume its more difficult and can't be rehearsed.

I disagree with you if you think he isn't accepting responsibility for his actions. He has been contrite and forthcoming since his initial press conference in September.

Getting on him now, and after a miserable loss today looks like piling on. Let it go. His fate appears sealed no matter his responses to the media.
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How does that explain the bump violation and his not being forthcoming with that?
 
#34
#34
LawVol13 said:
No one's piling on. It was a ridiculous statement; that's why it's being discussed.
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out of all the things going on today in the world of UT hoops, that statement doesn't even make the back page of a hypothetical newspaper. It is most certainly piling on.
 
#35
#35
GoBigOrangeVols said:
out of all the things going on today in the world of UT hoops, that statement doesn't even make the back page of a hypothetical newspaper. It is most certainly piling on.
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No, it's not. It's directly tied to "all the things going on today in the world of UT hoops."
 
#37
#37
VolDad said:
How does that explain the bump violation and his not being forthcoming with that?
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It doesn't. The bump is a minor violation that will have no bearing on whether he stays or goes. Whether or not MH was made aware of it before the NCAA notice of allegations came out is a question I can't answer, and I don't think anyone outside of the athletic department can either.

Once the mistakes were made in September, he was very forthcoming and open about everything that was in the initial probe.
 
#39
#39
GoBigOrangeVols said:
It doesn't. The bump is a minor violation that will have no bearing on whether he stays or goes. Whether or not MH was made aware of it before the NCAA notice of allegations came out is a question I can't answer, and I don't think anyone outside of the athletic department can either.

Once the mistakes were made in September, he was very forthcoming and open about everything that was in the initial probe.
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Absolutely 100% incorrect.
 
#42
#42
If anybody, including Hamilton, thinks this game should have a bearing on Pearl's future they are crazy. Sack him for the violation, if that is the (unwise) decision, but the idea that this game should influence the decision is absurd. We've been in the tourney for six straight years--that is the big-picture performance yardstick.
 
#44
#44
Velo Vol said:
I watched any post-game stuff, but according to https://twitter.com/#!/wesrucker247 Pearl is acting as if he isn't finished here.

Curious.
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Pearl is going to fight for his job. He has some good points 6 straight tourneys, 5th in attendance and help build the program and facilities. The 1 yr ban is the problem. What are we going to do bring in Don Devoe for a year. LOL
 
#45
#45
GoBigOrangeVols said:
when was the last time someone was fired or retained over a bump?
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They get fired over it when they've just admitted to lying to the NCAA, and then 4 days later commit a bump violation, and then fail to ever report it to your bosses. Hamilton and UT learned about the bump from their attorney, who learned it from the NCAA.
 
#46
#46
GoBigOrangeVols said:
It doesn't. The bump is a minor violation that will have no bearing on whether he stays or goes. Whether or not MH was made aware of it before the NCAA notice of allegations came out is a question I can't answer, and I don't think anyone outside of the athletic department can either.

Once the mistakes were made in September, he was very forthcoming and open about everything that was in the initial probe.
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Hamilton must also like lying as he has already indicated that it wasn't reported by the university since Pearl did not report it to the university. Guess the athletic department answer isn't good enough for you.
 
#48
#48
Sadly the bump is like pouring a gallon of salt on an already open sore. It just shouldn't have been done.
 
#49
#49
BasketvolsFan said:
Hamilton must also like lying as he has already indicated that it wasn't reported by the university since Pearl did not report it to the university. Guess the athletic department answer isn't good enough for you.
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I love how Hamilton is slithering through all of this ... he hired Kiffin and Pearl ... both got caught cheating in one form or another and he acts like it is a total surprise to him. If a business is ran like this the manager would be canned in a heart beat. When it comes to the President like the AD " The Buck Stops Here "
 
#50
#50
BasketvolsFan said:
Hamilton must also like lying as he has already indicated that it wasn't reported by the university since Pearl did not report it to the university. Guess the athletic department answer isn't good enough for you.
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Thanks, no need to be unpleasant or crass. I hadn't read that the athletic department released that statement, hence why my post said that I didn't know if Pearl had reported it to MH.
 
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