Dick Vitale now advocating TN keep Bruce Pearl

[Heebs]

Wait, so Vitale is a hero now? I thought he was a loon who was only stuck up Duke's bitt a week ago?

I love it.

Yeah this is ridiculous, but it only shows the type of people clamoring for Pearl to stay. They'll change course at the drop of a hat,pride be damned!
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[Vercingetorix]

This is fabulous press for BP. I wonder if the NCAA has already made up its mind, or if these remarks by Vitale and the wide support of UT fans for Pearl may yet be taken into consideration. He doesn't deserve the death penalty, and maybe the NCAA is beginning to realize that. And, Pearl fans don't belong in categories. There is only one kind of Pearl fan: a person who admires Pearl's passion, charisma and graciousness. With his personality he has done wonders for the Tennessee basketball program. And his teams overachieve at times. Who wants to let go of a coach who coaches teams which are consistent giantkillers, ex. the win over Kansas last year and the elite eight showing. Why do Pearl haters have such a difficult time understanding this about Pearl's personality?

Wow.

 

[chuck0303]

yep. they're being real silent. So silent the that WBIR Channel 10 ran a newscast saying over 5000 people had written and called the Chancellor's office at TN advocating for Pearl.. and that the Governors office was actually getting calls as well.

Sure is a lot of silent people out there i guess.

I submit that there are literally thousands who support Pearl who can't be there; about 1,200 miles for me to get there. I'm sure there are a lot that say he should go but the administration is the one who said they would support him then backed off, fearing the NCAA's wrath. If they fire Bruce then Tressel gets off scott free because they don't have to suspend/fire him, only a slap on the wrist. If they don't fire Bruce the NCAA knows everyone will demand that Tressel gets the same punishment. Politics, all spineless politicians.

 

[Anubis]

A) They don't have time to completely read through and understand the situation that Pearl got himself into and the consequences that would come if we retained him.

Which you don't even know. Once we get verifiable proof of the sanctions, then we can accurately define the logistics of him staying/leaving. Until then, both sides are in the dark and shouldn't claim "intellectual superiority" regarding this matter.

 

[Vercingetorix]

Which you don't even know. Once we get verifiable proof of the sanctions, then we can accurately define the logistics of him staying/leaving. Until then, both sides are in the dark and shouldn't claim "intellectual superiority" regarding this matter.

Just because fans are in the dark doesn't mean that the UT administration is.

 

[volconomist]

Just because fans are in the dark doesn't mean that the UT administration is.

Exactly.

And on the Vitale thing: the sudden importance thrust on a Dick Vitale quote is very telling to me. These Pearl apologists will sell their soul for the man, at the detriment of the University. As a person with more than one degree from my beloved University, I refuse to be so childish.

 

[WA_Vol]

I guess the University has been told Pearl is getting a 1-3 year show-cause penalty, which means he can't coach in college during that time frame. No other option for UT but a new coach. I still hate it for him though.

 

[Vol_51]

I see Pearl supporters as being in three categories.

A) They don't have time to completely read through and understand the situation that Pearl got himself into and the consequences that would come if we retained him.

B) They don't realize that we went to the Sweet Sixteen five years before Pearl got here.

C) They think chest-painting is more important than winning.

Wow what an accomplishment. We made the sweet 16 5 years before Pearl. Im glad we were such a powerhouse before him. I cant wait to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that. Its not about single accomplishments but about obtaining success over a course of many years. Pearl doubled our Sweet 16 appearances and not to mention led us a round farther, led us to our first home victory over a #1 team, our first #1 ranking, 6 straight tourney appearances, 8 tourney wins. All of this in 6 years.

If you are happy with making the sweet 16 then go ahead and can CBP, hire some mediocre coach, and party your ****ing ass off when we make the sweet sixteen every 5 or 6 years. Pearl has built a program that will reach greater heights, well that is until MH kills CBP's creation today.

 

[utvolpj]

Wow what an accomplishment. We made the sweet 16 5 years before Pearl. Im glad we were such a powerhouse before him. I cant wait to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that. Its not about single accomplishments but about obtaining success over a course of many years. Pearl doubled our Sweet 16 appearances and not to mention led us a round farther, led us to our first home victory over a #1 team, our first #1 ranking, 6 straight tourney appearances, 8 tourney wins. All of this in 6 years.

and which one of those will we celebrate in 25 years?

 

[Vol_51]

and which one of those will we celebrate in 25 years?

BP's 6 year stretch will be the winning time period in UT BB history. I hate to admit this but were not UK, we cant just hire any coach in the country and expect to win. We lucked up 6 years ago and hired a winner. Its downhill from here

 

[Anubis]

Just because fans are in the dark doesn't mean that the UT administration is.

Which you don't know.

Which puts the Pro-Pearl and Anti-Pearl crowd in the same dark room. The Pro-Pearl crowd is generally operating on the assumption that the sanctions aren't severe (no post-season ban but some significant recruiting restrictions) which they feel Bruce Pearl and Tennessee can live with. The Anti-Pearl crowd is operating on the assumption that Pearl is getting severe sanctions (multiple-year post-season bans with even more recruiting restrictions) which they understandably feel is unacceptable.

Until UT shows it's hand (by actually firing or retaining Pearl), we won't know the sanctions. And I have a feeling that once we do know the sanctions, the schism in the fanbase will disappear since it'll be indelibly clear which move was the most prudent based on the facts.

 

[CardassianVol]

yep. they're being real silent. So silent the that WBIR Channel 10 ran a newscast saying over 5000 people had written and called the Chancellor's office at TN advocating for Pearl.. and that the Governors office was actually getting calls as well.

Sure is a lot of silent people out there i guess.

If anything, these people might have caused the decision to come out sooner.
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[Vercingetorix]

and which one of those will we celebrate in 25 years?

A bunch of paunchy, aging Pearl fans will gather in a Knoxville parking garage on a Monday afternoon in February 2033 to celebrate the one day in our basketball history that we were #1.

 

[utvolpj]

BP's 6 year stretch will be the winning time period in UT BB history. I hate to admit this but were not UK, we cant just hire any coach in the country and expect to win. We lucked up 6 years ago and hired a winner. Its downhill from here

so if we actually win something in the next 25yrs are we still going to have the reunion? Will you still celebrate Pearl if UT is hit hard by the NCAA?

A bunch of paunchy, aging Pearl fans will gather in a Knoxville parking garage on a Monday afternoon in February 2033 to celebrate the one day in our basketball history that we were #1.

I'd guess the numbers will be similar to yesterday

 

[Ari Silverstein]

Public sentiment continues to increase in Pearls favor.

Support builds for Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl The Commercial Appeal

"Even ESPN analyst Dick Vitale is advocating Pearl be retained by Tennessee.

Vitale was one of the more vocal critics when Pearl’s unethical conduct violation was made public, saying “99-percent” of the schools in the country would have fired Pearl immediately.

On Friday, however, Vitale used his Twitter account to tweet: “Pearl’s kids love playing 4 him & he has accepted blame 4 his actions. With obvious penalty I now feel he deserves 2nd chance.’’

Am I the only one who wishes Vitale would just die already?

 

[Vol_51]

so if we actually win something in the next 25yrs are we still going to have the reunion? Will you still celebrate Pearl if UT is hit hard by the NCAA?



I'd guess the numbers will be similar to yesterday

Yeah I'll celebrate his accomplishments and his 145 wins at UT.

But go ahead I'm sure Buzz Peterson would gladly take the job back.

 

[utvolpj]

Yeah I'll celebrate his accomplishments and his 145 wins at UT.

But go ahead I'm sure Buzz Peterson would gladly take the job back.

Buzz isn't on the list of replacements so that won't matter

 

[Vercingetorix]

Which you don't know.

Which puts the Pro-Pearl and Anti-Pearl crowd in the same dark room. The Pro-Pearl crowd is generally operating on the assumption that the sanctions aren't severe (no post-season ban but some significant recruiting restrictions) which they feel Bruce Pearl and Tennessee can live with. The Anti-Pearl crowd is operating on the assumption that Pearl is getting severe sanctions (multiple-year post-season bans with even more recruiting restrictions) which they understandably feel is unacceptable.

Until UT shows it's hand (by actually firing or retaining Pearl), we won't know the sanctions. And I have a feeling that once we do know the sanctions, the schism in the fanbase will disappear since it'll be indelibly clear which move was the most prudent based on the facts.

The assumption of one of those crowds is based on history -- how the NCAA has has actually punished coaches who were accused of similar infractions in the past. I'm not sure what the assumption of the other crowd is based on, other than wishful thinking.

Couple that with the credible-sounding rumors that have been swirling the last few days and it seems highly likely that the NCAA has simply put the UT administration in a position where they don't feel like they have a choice but to make a change.

 

[Vol_51]

Buzz isn't on the list of replacements so that won't matter

Im sure the new guy will be closer to buzz than bruce.
Quote it: if the next coach is as successful as CBP ill get a tattoo of mike hamilton on my ass.

 

[Vercingetorix]

Am I the only one who wishes Vitale would just die already?

It's pretty much gutless BS for him to call for Pearl's head early in the season when it looked like UT was going to keep him, and then to turn around and moan that he deserves another chance when it looks like UT's going to dump him.

 

[utvolpj]

Im sure the new guy will be closer to buzz than bruce.

I'm all for a coach that can recruit a PG and players who can shoot the ball (oh yeah, and not lie to the NCAA). Get one that can actually coach and we've got a winner

 

[LawVol13]

I'm all for a coach that can recruit a PG and players who can shoot the ball (oh yeah, and not lie to the NCAA). Get one that can actually coach and we've got a winner

Some of these guys just can't seem to grasp reality. It's sad really.

 

[tvolsfan]

A bunch of paunchy, aging Pearl fans will gather in a Knoxville parking garage on a Monday afternoon in February 2033 to celebrate the one day in our basketball history that we were #1.

Pretty unfortunate that the King of Tennessee basketball couldn't get the number 1 team in the country to the national quarterfinals that year.

 

[WA_Vol]

A bunch of paunchy, aging Pearl fans will gather in a Knoxville parking garage on a Monday afternoon in February 2033 to celebrate the one day in our basketball history that we were #1.

Go ahead and make fun, but Pearl and his players who made it to the elite 8 will be celebrating that event 25 years from now. Hopefully it won't be UT's only trip to the elite 8, but you never know.

 

[Vol_51]

Pretty unfortunate that the King of Tennessee basketball couldn't get the number 1 team in the country to the national quarterfinals that year.

Come to think of it most UT fans dont deserve Pearl. You all deserve the 5,000 people crowds, below .500 records, and 40 point losses to UK. You're really going to ***** about not making it the Elite 8 that year? Yeah it was a disappointing end but still one of the most successful years in UT history.
We were a middle of the road SEC program before CBP.