Coach Kellie Harper fired

[Majors]

The message from Danny White is clear: just win baby.

Also, thank you for doing your job

 

[knoxvol52]

Nice spin that it’s DW fault for doing his job.

Where does it state the Head Coach has to be a Tennessee Alum or family as some say?

 

[madtownvol]

I agree but we all know that will not happen she is happy where she is

Unless, she wants to be in charge....

 

[Vols2015]

Does this mean her husband and other staff is also fired?

 

[VolFuture]

Lisa is the only coach on this list I would interview.

Like Kara, Coach Yo can’t coach offense. We need elite offensive Xs and Os. I’m

Lisa is Kellie 2.0

I’ll pass

 

[Dadof2Vols]

White is going to let a freshman in HS dictate his program. Best of luck to the young lady.

My guess is CKJH had DW’s full support but as her superior she was not living up to,his job expectations.

Young Lady that is how the real world works.

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

Just playing devil's advocate - we read on Volnation all the time that NIL is a problem for the women's team. If that is a fact - or if it is just the perception to outsiders - many coaching prospects might think "why would I want the pressure of a job where the previous coach went to the tourney every year but still got fired, even though she was at a disadvantage in recruiting because of weak NIL". I wouldn't be surprised if the candidate list is less star studded than most hope for

AD White knows the NIL situation for the LV's BB. I am certain any coaching candidate he has will ask that question and I am also certain he will tell them he can provide the funding necessary to get the coach he wants.

Not sure how much truth there is to that NIL rumor. Just one of the excuses being used on here for Kellie's recruiting issues.

 

[VolFuture]

Only non Elite 8 coach I’ll accept is JR PAYNE gimme the Mulkey beater

Another Husband Wife duo

She won’t satisfy the UT recruiting wants tho

 

[Vols2015]

The TN website still has John Harper and all other staff listed. Kellie has been removed.

 

[Rockytop10nessee]

Only 2 coaches in WBB have made the Sweet Sixteen every year the last 4 years.

Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma

Yep. We should be at that level. We have a history second to none and a following every bit as hungry as anyone in the country.

Pat never missed a sweet 16. We should be at least there 80% of the time.

 

[airvols]

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

Danny White is one of best things to happen at Tennessee. I strongly disagree with your assessment.

 

[ttharp]

Lisa is Kellie 2.0

I’ll pass

Oh, I don’t think she should get the job. She’s the only coach on the list that I would interview. Her teams typically look really good on the offensive end.

 

[VolFuture]

Yep. We should be at that level. We have a history second to none and a following every bit as hungry as anyone in the country.

Pat never missed a sweet 16. We should be at least there 80% of the time.

So who would you hire bc no one meets your standard

 

[Vols2015]

Yep. We should be at that level. We have a history second to none and a following every bit as hungry as anyone in the country.

Pat never missed a sweet 16. We should be at least there 80% of the time.

Actually Pat did miss a sweet 16. She missed it following the first ever first round loss to Ball state in 2009.

 

[barney]

Good list! Some quick thoughts for discussion purpose

Not likely on Ivey, she is Fighting Irish to the core.
Collen - maybe.
**
Fortier, probably not enough NCAA success.
Caldwell, probably does not have near enough of a D1 track record. Hard to be a great recruiter from her position. White would be crushed if she failed,. Too much risk.
Rocque, same as Fortier
Brooks - he is interesting. He has seriously over achieved for this level of school and has produced several WNBA players. He would be a longer run build over time, rather than a big splash, hire.
Berube - an another possibility. A bit like Brooks. Done really well for her level of school. Recruiting capabilities is again the question. She is a good X and O coach
Smesko - much like Brooks and Berube. Had done very well for the level of school.

The other path would be to grab a promising assistant coach from a currently elite program (and who is a known recruiter).

yeah my thing is lets hire someone who has won 80% of their games and give them a staff and resources to recruit at a high level. Not a lot of options like that at the major level. Don't think you can ding them too much for post-season performance when there is such a huge talent gap between low-seeded mid-majors and major college basketball but jmo. Berube beat NC State and Kentucky in the first round so these are coaches who get the absolute most out of their players. I feel like our problem has been under performing blue chippers

 

[MocVol]

Kara is to smart to take the job!

*too

kinda ironic....

 

[glv98]

I think White is going after a big fish with a blank check.

This was the right move, regardless of who we end up with.

I hope the first is true. Couldn't disagree more with the second part.

It sounds like DW wanted staff changes and Kelly said no.

What sounds like that? I keep hearing that but no one sources it. Can you post the link?

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

Has Jolette ever been a head coach? That's the only thing that bothers me. Sounds a little Holly-esque. Lifelong assistant, good recruiter, what could possibly go wrong?

OTOH, it does make sense, esp if Jolette actually aspires to be a head coach.

Just playing devil's advocate - we read on Volnation all the time that NIL is a problem for the women's team. If that is a fact - or if it is just the perception to outsiders - many coaching prospects might think "why would I want the pressure of a job where the previous coach went to the tourney every year but still got fired, even though she was at a disadvantage in recruiting because of weak NIL". I wouldn't be surprised if the candidate list is less star studded than most hope for

We've been told recently that the NIL problems are coming to an end. Hopefully a healthy NIL bag is awaiting the new coach.

 

[butchna]

I am wrong.

 

[madtownvol]

My guess is CKJH had DW’s full support but as her superior she was not living up to,his job expectations.

Young Lady that is how the real world works.

Removed on edit

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

The TN website still has John Harper and all other staff listed. Kellie has been removed.

Well John reports to White so pretty certain he is gone. Not sure how it works for the rest whether the new coach gets to decide if they want to keep any of the current staff or the AD just cleans house. Someone with better knowledge on this will have to comment.

 

[TimR]

Has Jolette ever been a head coach? That's the only thing that bothers me. Sounds a little Holly-esque. Lifelong assistant, good recruiter, what could possibly go wrong?

69-93 record with Illinois. Zero NCAA tournament appearances.

 

[Vfl83]

What about Gottlieb

 

[brittannica]

RIP my productivity today.

 

[butchna]

Where does it state the Head Coach has to be a Tennessee Alum or family as some say?

Bear Bryant Constitution

 

[Lucy]

Not exactly a direct quote. Really feel badly for a good person.