Coach Kellie Harper fired

[Tnphil]

The part that caught my interest was the posts from the Duke side. Very worried, saying this was the only job she would leave them for. They want to keep her and her recruiting class ... almost changes my mind on her coming.

Kind of like UT fans were concerned Butch Jones would leave for the Michigan job or Pruitt for Bama....or Heupel for Oklahoma?

 

[Orange.]

I originally read that as "white whale." That choice would have created some logistical problems.

"Call me Ishmael."

 

[VolFuture]

Tennessee signs Dawn Staley to a 10 year 6.5 million a year contract. Barnes and Heupel want raises.

Not enough black people in Knoxville for Dawn to come. She loves her community

 

[Ratvol]

Kara is trending on Twitter, so idk

Twitter don't hire. Danny White does that.

 

[Voltopia]

Twitter don't hire. Danny White does that.

Oh, don't tell the Twitter people that.

 

[volfever007]

He’s old… is my only hot take. Wouldn’t be a long term hire. Would get 5-10 years max. Then we’re doing this again…

I think me and you have already had this conversation, wouldn't you rather have someone for 6-8 years and know you're gonna compete for a Natty ever year or roll the dice and in 5 years do it all over again? Which are the better odds? Now, I'm not saying he's the only one that can get it done here but, he is an alumni and has proved himself. He might not come here but I'd dang sure talk to him.

 

[VolBall09]

Kara is trending on Twitter, so idk

Blah. It’s all the blue hairs on Twitter commenting about how sad they are Kellie was fired.

The their next tweet is “he better hire Kara Lawson!”

These people are glutton for punishment. NO MORE LVFL. NO MORE.

Gotta believe White would rather get away from that too. Today alone is proof of how much more difficult that makes his job immediately. If they aren’t up to standard someone has to be the bad guy and he’s not going to want to take the chance on having to fire two LVFL.

 

[Volfan1017]

I want Vic Shaefer or Wes Moore. No chance with KM or DS.

 

[madtownvol]

Okay, I will make a serious prediction.

Who is still coaching in the tournament with Tennessee ties. strong recruiting credentials, championship pedigree, and for whom this job would be a huge step-up and would keep on the key current players and recruits in place
Jolette Law. The next LV head coach.

It is actually the only move that makes sense

 

[vol24/7/365]

Twitter don't hire. Danny White does that.

Hoping he takes his time and gets a home run hire!

 

[dazzleme]

I think White will go outside of the Summitt tree. It’s time to do just that.

Exactly. Get the best coach with a proven track record of success at an elite level. Period.

 

[Lucy]

You are in the minority and totally wrong about White. TN athletics is at it's peak probably ever. Won the SEC All-Sports trophy for best overall athletic programs 2 yr running. You don't oversee that and be incompetent as you want to believe he is.

Its a business that Kellie totally understands. Its not her first rodeo. She is being paid well to stay home for awhile.

I fully realize I am in the minority. Hasn’t bothered me ever.
DW has embarrassed himself with the baseball coach and now this.

 

[creekdipper]

I originally read that as "white whale." That choice would have created some logistical problems.

White may indeed be the crusty old sea dog searching for the elusive mammal.

Let Ahab beware of Ahab....

 

[KTrain]

Kara is to smart to take the job!

Probably correct. By some nobody will be good enough, always compared to Pat back when WBB was nowhere close to the parity they have today across the board. JMO

 

[Carp]

I like Nicki Collen. Good track record there both in the WNBA and in college.

 

[ttharp]

This. Love it!

 

[VolBall09]

I like Nicki Collen. Good track record there both in the WNBA and in college.

I do not care for her. Her team looked better this season but they were still a mess off and on.

She left the W just as her team was completely imploding. They had a ridiculous amount of player drama and she had no clue how to handle it.

 

[butchna]

I fully realize I am in the minority. Hasn’t bothered me ever.
DW has embarrassed himself with the baseball coach and now this.

Since it’s been the basis of three of your well-researched rant/posts? Vitello was a John Currie hire.

 

[Vols2015]

Sad, but needed I suppose. KJH is forever going to be a LVFL. It’s nothing personal. I presume we await a decision until after the conclusion of the NCAA tournament. I anticipate a big name. I don’t think we will get any SEC active coaches. We missed out on Kenny Brooks, but we shall see.

 

[Lucy]

Okay, I will make a serious prediction.

Who is still coaching in the tournament with Tennessee ties. strong recruiting credentials, championship pedigree, and for whom this job would be a huge step-up and would keep on the key current players and recruits in place
Jolette Law. The next LV head coach.

It is actually the only move that makes sense

I love Jolene Law. Probably too much of a class act for DW.

 

[Ratvol]

Oh, don't tell the Twitter people that.

It's our secret.... LMBO
The LV Mafia may come get me...

 

[VolBalls33]

I know someone who could be right there....all kidding aside I am surprised Kellie was let go. Though I believe it was the correct move. Hoping for Hammond, although I realize that's a lottery type long shot. AD White better get this right and have faith he will. No reason to fire Kellie for someone similar like Lawson. Go big AD White.

 

[Rockytop10nessee]

Just say u don’t watch basketball

Why would I say that when I watch all the time, played in college, and have coached at various levels?

 

[vol24/7/365]

I fully realize I am in the minority. Hasn’t bothered me ever.
DW has embarrassed himself with the baseball coach and now this.

WTH??

 

[Tnphil]

I fully realize I am in the minority. Hasn’t bothered me ever.
DW has embarrassed himself with the baseball coach and now this.

Epic fail post...White did not hire the baseball coach. And I'd say the baseball program is in great hands as most UT fans would.