Don Devoe speaks out about Pearl

#78
#78
fromtheparkinglot said:
Did Devoe bring in Bernard King? If so, are we suppose to believe we landed him cleanly? That was one of the biggest recruiting coups of that decade if I am not mistaken. This is just purely speculation of course, can someone with more knowledge of that era enlighten this board?
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Ray Mears brought in King and Grunfeld
 
#79
#79
VolsSportsFan said:
How did Green tank the program with 4 straight NCAAT appearances?
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Four 20+ win seasons (out of 4) and our first ever sweet 16. (Though he was using Kevin O'Neill's recruits for the most part.) I didn't like his style, which was excessively undisciplined, and didn't mind seeing him go, but he was undoubtedly successful.
 
#80
#80
Hatvol,
Have you ever said anything positive about the vols? Are you sure you're a hatvol and not a hattide or hatgator? #peoplethedevilinvented
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#82
#82
fromtheparkinglot said:
Not slamming Devoe but did he ever knowingly bend or break a rule to gain an advantage in recruiting? I did not keep up with b-ball during his tenure.
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If it were ever revealed that Don Devoe knowingly broke ANY rule while recruiting, you'd find me wandering the streets five years later, muttering, "....Devoe...even Devoe..." I'd say that his honesty was one of the things that kept him from being a great recruiter.

And, since you missed it: He was always one (or two) player(s) away from having a great team. He coached WAY above his team's talent and milked the best out of nearly every player. The defense was fantastic, and everyone knew their roles. Oh, and if the game came down to one possession, the right guy was usually taking the last shot. Not as successful as Pearl, I admit (since success is measured in wins), but much more fun to watch for me. (But then, I like being the underdog.)
 
#85
#85
I've watched, very closely, DeVoe and Pearl coach form back in their big 10 days...I will take Don DeVoe's integrity, word, etc. any day of the week over Pearl. No comparison in those categories.

No doubt Pearl can coach, never said he could not...but I was absolutely dismayed when Tennessee hired him, I felt then that this day was coming, but that if he won most fans would forgive. My hope back then was that getting a job like Tennessee with its history would deter Pearl, but I knew from experience it would likely lead to more arrogance and dubious behavior.

Look at his history...what surprises you folks??? It was all there from the start, Iowa, U.S.I. (but no one really investigates D2 unless you are absolutely blatant), and at Milwaukee.

I am not a Pearl basher, he is a hell of a basketball coach (as long as lying and disregard for rules and a school's integrity does not matter) and I rarely post anything. Not that anyone gives a rat's rear end about my opinion, but he should go, he should have never came.

Pearl gone along with Kiffin gone would make me feel a whole lot better about being a Vol Fan For Life.

HatVol had it right all along and that does not surprise me either.

Go Vols.
 
#86
#86
gcb/hoosiervol said:
I've watched, very closely, DeVoe and Pearl coach form back in their big 10 days...I will take Don DeVoe's integrity, word, etc. any day of the week over Pearl. No comparison in those categories.

No doubt Pearl can coach, never said he could not...but I was absolutely dismayed when Tennessee hired him, I felt then that this day was coming, but that if he won most fans would forgive. My hope back then was that getting a job like Tennessee with its history would deter Pearl, but I knew from experience it would likely lead to more arrogance and dubious behavior.

Look at his history...what surprises you folks??? It was all there from the start, Iowa, U.S.I. (but no one really investigates D2 unless you are absolutely blatant), and at Milwaukee.

I am not a Pearl basher, he is a hell of a basketball coach (as long as lying and disregard for rules and a school's integrity does not matter) and I rarely post anything. Not that anyone gives a rat's rear end about my opinion, but he should go, he should have never came.

Pearl gone along with Kiffin gone would make me feel a whole lot better about being a Vol Fan For Life.

HatVol had it right all along and that does not surprise me either.

Go Vols.
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#88
#88
papatomany said:
Four 20+ win seasons (out of 4) and our first ever sweet 16. (Though he was using Kevin O'Neill's recruits for the most part.) I didn't like his style, which was excessively undisciplined, and didn't mind seeing him go, but he was undoubtedly successful.
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Nope.
 
#89
#89
fromtheparkinglot said:
Not slamming Devoe but did he ever knowingly bend or break a rule to gain an advantage in recruiting? I did not keep up with b-ball during his tenure.
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Don Devoe was so conscientious about breaking rules in recruiting, he chose to just completely abstain from the entire process.
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#92
#92
Well Don really shouldn't be surprised by the fact they're backing Pearl. It's about the money, selling out TBA and the exposure Tennessee has gotten since Pearl arrived. Not to mention he brought it back from basically the grave.

But let's get back to the money, This is the real reason they kept Pearl.

Same deal with Fulmer, there were butts in seats so no need for change there either. No matter that Tennessee's rivals were having their way with them. Money baby! It's all about the money.
 
#93
#93
papatomany said:
If it were ever revealed that Don Devoe knowingly broke ANY rule while recruiting, you'd find me wandering the streets five years later, muttering, "....Devoe...even Devoe..." I'd say that his honesty was one of the things that kept him from being a great recruiter.
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I don't think you are following the logic.

1. Tennessee got a great recruit in 1973.

2. Don Devoe voiced embarrassment over the current situation.

3. Don Devoe must have cheated to get the player in 1973 making him a hypocrite; there can therefore be no legitimacy to what he said about embarrassing problems in the program.
 
#96
#96
Devoe was a great coach using ball control in the days before there was a shot clock. If I remember correctly some games we would get a lead early in the second half and dribble it for 12 minutes and win like 20 to 18.
The shot clock was added at some point and he could not adjust which is why he was fired.
However, I do not remember any allegations of recruiting during his tenure.

With that said, Bernard King was constantly getting into trouble and Devoe always managed to get him out of it somehow.

Not saying, just saying.
 
#97
#97
Chilmonty said:
With that said, Bernard King was constantly getting into trouble and Devoe always managed to get him out of it somehow.

Not saying, just saying.
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really? Pretty sure King went to the NBA in 77 and Devoe was hired in 78
 
#98
#98
Chilmonty said:
Devoe was a great coach using ball control in the days before there was a shot clock. If I remember correctly some games we would get a lead early in the second half and dribble it for 12 minutes and win like 20 to 18.
The shot clock was added at some point and he could not adjust which is why he was fired.
However, I do not remember any allegations of recruiting during his tenure.

With that said, Bernard King was constantly getting into trouble and Devoe always managed to get him out of it somehow.

Not saying, just saying.
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When did DeVoe coach Bernard?
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