Crossroad for the Program

[Larry1949]

AD Hart now has the most difficult, albeit well paid, job in college sports. He must transition from a LV program defined and nurtured by the greatest coach in history to something else. This transition must be mindful of Pat's legacy, respectful of her medical issues and ultimately retain a loyal fan base that has never known a program without Pat's leadership.

The current model, two co-coaches assisting Pat, is not a viable solution. We don't know if Holly as THE guy or DeMoss as THE guy Can be the solution. We do know that successful organizations have ONE voice, whomever that voice is. We do know that future recruits will insist on knowing who THE guy is. We do know that the LV program was built on the best players in the nation coming to Knoxville.

Does the new coach have to be a died in wool LV person? Not necessarily. Will any new coach insist on their on staff? Most probably.

Would like to hear comments that don't include wish she could coach forever or she will let us know when it is time.

 

[madbamahater]

Nikki Caldwell

 

[madbamahater]

Nikki Caldwell

or bust

 

[BigALWiLson]

I agree out of the coaches out there I think Nikki is the best choice. She has proven she can lead,and she is one of our own and probably one of the few names we can land

 

[Daloth]

Softball is run by two voices and is highly successful, just saying.

But i agree with you. This has to be the hardest decision any AD has had to make this off season for sure

 

[Rocky-Top 10EC]

How about just her bust?

 

[aredfox28]

what the hell? when did coach pat retire? i didnt see anything about it.

 

[supersmo18]

I think I missed the part where Pat's resigned/retired/fired/etc....


Premature thread is premature.

 

[Larry1949]

I think I missed the part where Pat's resigned/retired/fired/etc....


Premature thread is premature.

Oh yeah, Ike is not in the White House either.

 

[Escape Goat]

or bust

I would be happy with Mitchell as well. Although getting blasted by nearly 40 by us this year was kind of strange.

 

[Escape Goat]

I agree out of the coaches out there I think Nikki is the best choice. She has proven she can lead,and she is one of our own and probably one of the few names we can land

edit: that would never leave.
One of the few names we can land!?!?

This is the best womens basketball programs in the united states. WNBA jobs included. Besides a few names that would leave because they are entrenches in their jobs, and wouldn't leave no matter what, Hart can basically cherry pick whomever he wants. That's not JMO, that's a FACT!!!!

 

[Larry1949]

edit: that would never leave.
One of the few names we can land!?!?

This is the best womens basketball programs in the united states. WNBA jobs included. Besides a few names that would leave because they are entrenches in their jobs, and wouldn't leave no matter what, Hart can basically cherry pick whomever he wants. That's not JMO, that's a FACT!!!!

If WNBA player salaries are any indication, WNBA coaches make a whole lot less than college coaches. Any of them would be doable for UT.

College coaches to consider, looks like the financial part is within our grasp:

USA Today - NSLI Coaches' Salary Database
2011 Coaches’ compensation for schools in four of the last five NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournaments.
School Head
coach University-
based Non-
university Total
pay Total
bonus
Tennessee Pat Summitt $1,921,432 $107,500 $2,028,932 $345,000
Connecticut Geno Auriemma $1,600,000 $0 $1,600,000 $102,085
Baylor Kim Mulkey $1,112,016 NA $1,112,016 NA
Rutgers C. Vivian Stringer $985,000 $100,500 $1,085,500 $260,000
Texas Gail Goestenkors $1,052,500 $0 $1,052,500 $265,000
Oklahoma Sherri Coale $920,000 $28,400 $948,400 $325,000
Texas A&M Gary Blair $800,000 $27,737 $827,737 $183,334
Maryland Brenda Frese $776,739 $29,500 $806,239 $295,192
Ohio State Jim Foster $797,000 $1,200 $798,200 $320,000
LSU Van Chancellor $660,000 $6,000 $666,000 $400,000
Notre Dame Muffet McGraw $615,991 NA $615,991 NA
Florida State Sue Semrau $610,000 $500 $610,500 $465,000
Louisville Jeff Walz $575,000 $8,000 $583,000 $212,917
Iowa Lisa Bluder $523,000 $45,000 $568,000 $570,000
Georgia Andy Landers $542,202 $4,000 $546,202 $175,000
Iowa State Bill Fennelly $525,000 $5,000 $530,000 $300,000
Arizona State Charli Turner Thorne $477,000 $3,000 $480,000 $147,240
North Carolina Sylvia Hatchell $400,000 NA $400,000 $80,000
Purdue Sharon Versyp $385,029 NA $385,029 $322,368
West Virginia Mike Carey $375,000 $0 $375,000 $181,500
Georgia Tech MaChelle Joseph $363,000 $8,500 $371,500 $150,000
Michigan State Suzy Merchant $340,089 $0 $340,089 $143,000
Middle Tennessee Rick Insell $188,278 $88,000 $276,278 $89,000
Marist Brian Giorgis $177,669 NA $177,669 NA
Fresno State Adrian Wiggins $145,008 $4,000 $149,008 $115,000
Wisconsin-Green Bay Matt Bollant $122,502 $0 $122,502 $22,000
DePaul Doug Bruno NA NA $0 NA
Duke Joanne P. McCallie NA NA NA NA
Gonzaga Kelly Graves NA NA NA NA
Stanford Tara VanDerveer NA NA NA NA
Temple Tonya Cardoza NA NA NA NA
Vanderbilt Melanie Balcomb NA NA NA NA
Xavier Kevin McGuff NA NA NA NA
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[coy moore]

Nikki Caldwell

Kara Lawson

 

[Slydell]

I think I missed the part where Pat's resigned/retired/fired/etc....


Premature thread is premature.

There are a few who seem to be trying to wrap a blanket around her and push her off into the sunset.

 

[possumslayer]

There are a few who seem to be trying to wrap a blanket around her and push her off into the sunset.

sly,she said in her statement to her fans she wanted to coach as long as she could ,but still wants to be able to enjoy some retirement on the beach before it got real bad.
.luv ya sly!
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[torchb]

Pat Summitt was one of the best coaches to ever step on the sideline in any sport, there is absolutely no denying that. Unfortunately, entirely due to a horrible disease, she is not that coach any longer. She should be allowed to step down with grace and dignity, but it is time for her to step down. I don't like it, but I would rather see her legacy be that of one of the all time great coaches in sports and as an ambassador to help combat Alzheimer's instead of that of a broken woman who stayed too long and became a detriment to herself and her team. Sadly, this is one fight that ultimately not even Pat Summitt can win.

 

[Larry1949]

Bump. Need more solid comments.

 

[Slydell]

AD Hart now has the most difficult, albeit well paid, job in college sports. He must transition from a LV program defined and nurtured by the greatest coach in history to something else. This transition must be mindful of Pat's legacy, respectful of her medical issues and ultimately retain a loyal fan base that has never known a program without Pat's leadership.

The current model, two co-coaches assisting Pat, is not a viable solution. We don't know if Holly as THE guy or DeMoss as THE guy Can be the solution. We do know that successful organizations have ONE voice, whomever that voice is. We do know that future recruits will insist on knowing who THE guy is. We do know that the LV program was built on the best players in the nation coming to Knoxville.

Does the new coach have to be a died in wool LV person? Not necessarily. Will any new coach insist on their on staff? Most probably.

Would like to hear comments that don't include wish she could coach forever or she will let us know when it is time.

They don't have to be but they better be the instant they are hired. And, fully embrace the traditions and what is currently in place with the family of Lady Vols.