Volstylexx
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Sitting here in the hotel after the USC game tonight - Great game VOLS! I'm a Tennessean born and raised but transplanted in Charlotte NC for college... I go up to Knoxville for a few games each year and it was great to be able to only have to drive an hour and half to see the Vols in action! I must say-- I have always thought Pearl was a classy coach but in seeing him tonight I must say I was highly impressed.
After the game, there were many TN fans hanging around waiting to see the players and Coach Pearl. After the post game show.. Bruce stayed until everyone who wanted a handshake, hat signed, or picture got one. He met everyone with a smile, and thanked them for coming out to support the Vols. I must say he's one classy guy... and is exactly what we've needed at TN. GO VOLS!
*************** I went back and found this post I started a few years back because I still feel exactly the same about Pearl. I have friends at other schools who tell me all the time their coaches are pricks and won't even say "HI" when spoken to. People may criticize Pearl but he is a hell of a coach... and goes out of the way to make UT fans feel like a part of the experience. Go big orange! and thank you Bruce Pearl for making UT basketball what it is - RELEVANT again!!*************************
After the game, there were many TN fans hanging around waiting to see the players and Coach Pearl. After the post game show.. Bruce stayed until everyone who wanted a handshake, hat signed, or picture got one. He met everyone with a smile, and thanked them for coming out to support the Vols. I must say he's one classy guy... and is exactly what we've needed at TN. GO VOLS!
*************** I went back and found this post I started a few years back because I still feel exactly the same about Pearl. I have friends at other schools who tell me all the time their coaches are pricks and won't even say "HI" when spoken to. People may criticize Pearl but he is a hell of a coach... and goes out of the way to make UT fans feel like a part of the experience. Go big orange! and thank you Bruce Pearl for making UT basketball what it is - RELEVANT again!!*************************
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