If Barnes were to retire…

[VolGee4]

you can think that, but the record of events and overall comments from those involved says otherwise.

Cal was so excited about the Arkansas job that not even his lifetime contract at Kentucky could keep him there… makes total sense. Quit huffing glue bro.

I mean, they weren’t firing him. But Cal was tired of the expectations and didn’t want to be fired eventually. He definitely was the one that jumped because the Tyson founder is someone he has a relationship with.

 

[volbound1700]

Apologies if already noted, but Barnes seemed to end speculation over imminent retirement in his presser yesterday when he said he’d like to schedule a home-and-home with UCLA going forward. That doesn’t sound like someone who’s on his way out the door.

I hope he stays a few more years. He is getting up there but I have really enjoyed having him as our coach.

 

[Aesius]

I hope he stays a few more years. He is getting up there but I have really enjoyed having him as our coach.

He’s two really good seasons and three average seasons away from being our all-time winningest head coach.

 

[Vol737]

If Barnes was to win it all, I could see him stepping away. Maybe even if he got this team to a final four. However, seems like Barnes loves what he does and as long as he has the energy and health, I suspect he may stick around for two or three more years.

 

[Vols till I fall]

We are going to the sweet 16 for a 3rd straight year and these asshats are talking about Barnes replacement

You cannot make this **** up

 

[Pappy]

I'd take a look at Auburns HC. He's a good one.

he throws a heckuva good barbecue

 

[mscc1998]

Can we at least table this discussion until the tournament is over? Let's just enjoy what we have while we have it

So true! How many times back before Pearl did we even ever dream of having seasons like this. Back to back sweet 16 seasons, 25+ wins. We have a gem now. Enjoy it while we have it.

 

[volbound1700]

He’s two really good seasons and three average seasons away from being our all-time winningest head coach.

5 years then

 

[volbound1700]

So true! How many times back before Pearl did we even ever dream of having seasons like this. Back to back sweet 16 seasons, 25+ wins. We have a gem now. Enjoy it while we have it.

Three straight Sweet 16s

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Would TN state law prevent us from hiring Mike White?

Hopefully common sense would.

 

[ERvolsfan]

I love Barnes and how he has elevated our program to the top tier in SEC year in and year out, consistent winner, great culture, great kids. Super proud of him and this program. I hope he stays for several more years. It does feel like since transfer portal became a thing he's reinvigorated. But I could also see him wanting to go out with this group. And not want the deal with NIL and some of the drama. If he was pondering retiring considering the class he is, I'm sure DW is in the loop and prepared.

With that said, if he retires, and with DW track record and preferences. Some guys I could see and kinda like are...
- Bucky McMillan (basically Kim Caldwell clone from a system standpoint)
- Bobby Richey at Furman, good offensive guy, preaches culture and development
- Eric Henderson SDSU, potent offensive team

If we went proven guy I like TJ-O

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

The word on the street is he has an agreement to go to NCSU after the season ends.

Why would anyone want a overrated jerk that will probably get State on probation in a few years. There are many coaches that are better and have more class.

 

[Legion of Doom]

Barnes is not going anywhere anytime soon. He is lining up roster with transfers to go along with his recruits.

 

[JMSqb11]

Barnes is not going anywhere anytime soon. He is lining up roster with transfers to go along with his recruits.

The portal definitely allows him to extend his career as he doesn’t have to waste time developing guys. Pitino made this point in interview with Barstool. He is taking zero high school guys and solely relying on portal.

 

[JMSqb11]

Welp, Beard got Ole Miss to the Sweet 16. Safe to say the rehab has worked well. As the old adage goes, Winning heals all things.

 

[THEONLYTENISEE]

Barnes now with 3 straight Sweet 16 appearances. The chances the next HC does that is 0%.

 

[Stoked]

Welp, Beard got Ole Miss to the Sweet 16. Safe to say the rehab has worked well. As the old adage goes, Winning heals all things.

No amount of wins will change the fact that he's a woman abuser. One of the lowest forms of scum there is.

 

[ABtheVolsfan92]

If he gets to an elite 8 do yall think he is done?