Comparing Pearl to some of nation's elite coaches

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Since everyone seems to point to Pearl's lack of success in the tournament in his first four years, I decided to do a little research for early tournament success for some top coaches:

When you combine Boeheim, Calhoun, Gary Williams, Roy Williams, and Coach K's number of appearances past the sweet 16 in their first four years, you get a grand total of 2.

Let's also remember that some of those coaches took over programs in better shape than UT was when Pearl took over.

This isn't an excuse for Pearl's lack of success in the tournament, rather, it points to the fact that even the best coaches need to time to figure out how to adjust their style for tournament play.
Also, if you look at it closely, Pearl has had regular seasons comparable, and even exceeding, those coaches listed above.

I say lay off the criticism a bit and give Pearl some time. I'm confident he'll turn his tournament woes around.
 
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Florida, Syracuse, and UConn weren't exactly basketball powers when Boeheim, Calhoun, & Donovan took over. Duke hadn't had any success in a while. Williams did have an excellent job from the start. And the fact Pearl has been outcoached in every single tourney loss he has had hasn't helped either.
 
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Sudeepvol said:
Since everyone seems to point to Pearl's lack of success in the tournament in his first four years, I decided to do a little research for early tournament success for some top coaches:

When you combine Boeheim, Calhoun, Roy Williams, Coach K, and Donovan's number of appearances past the sweet 16 in their first four years, you get a grand total of 1.

Let's also remember that some of those coaches took over programs in better shape than UT was when Pearl took over.

This isn't an excuse for Pearl's lack of success in the tournament, rather, it points to the fact that even the best coaches need to time to figure out how to adjust their style for tournament play.
Also, if you look at it closely, Pearl has had regular seasons comparable, and even exceeding, those coaches listed above.

I say lay off the criticism a bit and give Pearl some time. I'm confident he'll turn his tournament woes around.
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This is a sign of good/great things in the future....Coach Pearl if giving the time will lead us to the Promise Land!!! Go Vols!!!!
 
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Sudeepvol said:
Since everyone seems to point to Pearl's lack of success in the tournament in his first four years, I decided to do a little research for early tournament success for some top coaches:

When you combine Boeheim, Calhoun, Roy Williams, Coach K, and Donovan's number of appearances past the sweet 16 in their first four years, you get a grand total of 1.

Let's also remember that some of those coaches took over programs in better shape than UT was when Pearl took over.

This isn't an excuse for Pearl's lack of success in the tournament, rather, it points to the fact that even the best coaches need to time to figure out how to adjust their style for tournament play.
Also, if you look at it closely, Pearl has had regular seasons comparable, and even exceeding, those coaches listed above.

I say lay off the criticism a bit and give Pearl some time. I'm confident he'll turn his tournament woes around.
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#1 coach in U.S.A.......good post......:good!:
 
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The best thing he has going for him is his home court record. 63-8 and the fact hes not to bad on the recruiting front...
 
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zjcvols said:
Florida, Syracuse, and UConn weren't exactly basketball powers when Boeheim, Calhoun, & Donovan took over. Duke hadn't had any success in a while. Williams did have an excellent job from the start. And the fact Pearl has been outcoached in every single tourney loss he has had hasn't helped either.
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oh yeah, Tennessee was a basketball giant when Pearl took over. I mean look at all those Sweet 16 banners!

There was a reason I picked those coaches to research.
 
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Sudeepvol said:
oh yeah, Tennessee was a basketball giant when Pearl took over. I mean look at all those Sweet 16 banners!

There was a reason I picked those coaches to research.
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I mean, you are so right. Who cares that most analysts said UT was a sleeping giant in basketball when Peterson was fired, right?
 
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Hatvol says Bruce is the best coach ever!

Well thats what I heard. :naughty:
 
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Before anyone flames me, I'm not a Pearl homer. I'm just confident Pearl will get the job done eventually. He has faults and I'd be one of the first people to point them out.
 
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Anyone who says he is a not a good coach is just dumb. He took a team that was mediocre at best and got them winning 20+ per season. That is successful. Now, obviously he needs to step it up and be more successful in the tournament so he can be even better. So for that reason, I don't think he can be counted among the elite just yet.
 
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BigOrange15 said:
Anyone who says he is a not a good coach is just dumb. He took a team that was mediocre at best and got them winning 20+ per season. That is successful. Now, obviously he needs to step it up and be more successful in the tournament so he can be even better. So for that reason, I don't think he can be counted among the elite just yet.
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While I agree with what you said no one will remember him if he does not produce a NC...
 
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I don't quite understand how you could have ever been considered a "giant" in college basketball without ever advancing past the second weekend.
 
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Sudeepvol said:
Before anyone flames me, I'm not a Pearl homer. I'm just confident Pearl will get the job done eventually. He has faults and I'd be one of the first people to point them out.
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Of no little importance to UT....the seats are occupied at TBA. The students are having fun w/ BB again. The players like him. The team is fun to watch most of the time. Must dodge the soaked blankets after saying something positive about Pearl....but whatever is said...I'm glad he's at UT.
 
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zjcvols said:
How many tournament titles does Pearl have at UT that quantify him being the best coach in America?
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He has done something NO other coach has done in 7 years this year despite starting 9 different line-ups. So there's that. He's the best bball coach we've had in a long time. What, u want Wade or Buzz back??? :crazy:
 
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Sudeepvol said:
I don't quite understand how you could have ever been considered a "giant" in college basketball without ever advancing past the second weekend.
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I think OP's point was not that he is among the successful ones, but that he has the potential to be.
 
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One thing that Pearl has done is to energize the student and fan base. Attendence way up. Fans now beleive we can win, no matter who we play. Pearl has become all VOL. Twenty win seasons every year has become the expectation not the exception. We never complaned about how far we made it in the tournament until we were succesful. Now we want a NC in men's basketball, and I believe with the road we are on we will be there soon. Thanks Bruce Pearl for bringing us a CHAMPIONSHIP ATTITUDE>
 
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The sleeping giant reference is correct. Analysts often commented that if TN could ever get a coach and a few good players, TN could easily carry that momentum with the rabid fan base, excellent facilities, and high athletic budget that the university has.
 
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IamScaredOfTrees said:
The sleeping giant reference is correct. Analysts often commented that if TN could ever get a coach and a few good players, TN could easily carry that momentum with the rabid fan base, excellent facilities, and high athletic budget that the university has.
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this
 
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Smokeyman said:
He has done something NO other coach has done in 7 years this year despite starting 9 different line-ups. So there's that. He's the best bball coach we've had in a long time. What, u want Wade or Buzz back??? :crazy:
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So? He still said Bruce was the best coach in the nation. Is he? No, and it is an absolutely idiotic statement
 
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IamScaredOfTrees said:
The sleeping giant reference is correct. Analysts often commented that if TN could ever get a coach and a few good players, TN could easily carry that momentum with the rabid fan base, excellent facilities, and high athletic budget that the university has.
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Actually, that was what we were saying as fans. I very clearly remember Tennessee being referred to as a "coaching graveyard" by most analysts with Buzz and Green lasting 4 years apiece. A few may have said there was potential here, but certainly not a "sleeping giant".
 
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