It's [not yet] official, Rick Barnes in as head coach

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#103
At least this time we know who he is, not the biggest name out there but i think he can turn this thing called Basketball around will have ties to the state of Texas for recruiting.
 
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This is awesome:

Coaching career (HC unless noted)
North State Academy (asst.)
Davidson (asst.)
George Mason (asst.)
Alabama (asst.)
Ohio State (asst.)
George Mason
Providence
Clemson
The Fake UT
The Real UT
 
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ainge10heisman said:
I was one of the posters who was strongly against hiring Barnes. I was constantly arguing that he isn't a long term solution and seems to lack the fire and passion a coach will need to rebuild our program. I believe him to be a little washed up and past his prime.

With all of that said, welcome aboard Coach Barnes. You have my full support. Hopefully a change of scenery will work wonders for him. Maybe it puts a little pep back into his step. A move to Tennessee could resurrect his career. He will need to hit the ground hard as far as recruiting goes. This years class will probably be a wash. I wouldn't expect any miracles. It would be nice if he could land one big surprise. He's currently got two 4 star SGs committed to Texas, I think he should try to steer them this way.

A quick search shows one of the SGs is a Texas boy, and the other is from Michigan. If I had to guess off the top of my head, I'd say Davis (the one from Michigan) would come here before Roach. Davis is 6'3 with a ton of top offers and is the 45th ranked player in the nation. Roach is 6'3 too, and ranked 51st over all, respectfully.

If I was Coach Barnes, my first actions as the coach at Tennessee would be to call those two players, followed by Blackwell and Ado.

GO VOLS!!!
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I'd look at these guys as possible candidates. Won't rule out Davis but recent success at Michigan State and Barnes leaving now gives him a reason to go there.

Kobe Eubanks
Note: Visited Texas on 3/7/15

Andre Adams


Here is Eric Davis' profile on 247

Eric Davis
 
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Tennessee has offered its job to Barnes, and barring a snare in negotiations he will be the next coach of the Vols, according to multiple media reports citing anonymous sources on Monday. Phone calls from the News Sentinel to Tennessee officials were not returned.

A Learjet 45 twin jet departed Knoxville at 4:10 p.m. Monday and is schedule to land in Austin, Texas, at 5:05 p.m. CDT, according to FlightAware.com.
 
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Ace said:
Tennessee has offered its job to Barnes, and barring a snare in negotiations he will be the next coach of the Vols, according to multiple media reports citing anonymous sources on Monday. Phone calls from the News Sentinel to Tennessee officials were not returned.

A Learjet 45 twin jet departed Knoxville at 4:10 p.m. Monday and is schedule to land in Austin, Texas, at 5:05 p.m. CDT, according to FlightAware.com.
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The Eagle has landed, well almost
 
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for the flight junkie out there is a learjet flying from knoxville to Austin. Arrives in 21 minutes.
 
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#117
Coming to Tennessee will reunite Barnes with his half-brother...
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Sen. Bob Corker.
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The rumor is Barnes biological father is Bob Newhart.
 
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excellent hire by UT. Barnes get shis fair share of ridicule from UK fans for coming out saying he wasn't interested in the UK job when we hired cal (he was never offered), but I have no problem with him. He will be able to bring in good talent, keep state talent at home (unless UK is recruiting them:thumbsup:) and you should have some good squads competing for tournament bids and who knows what else.

congratulations. UT finally made a good hire.:salute:
 
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scott&cartercats said:
excellent hire by ut. Barnes get shis fair share of ridicule from uk fans for coming out saying he wasn't interested in the uk job when we hired cal (he was never offered), but i have no problem with him. He will be able to bring in good talent, keep state talent at home (unless uk is paying them:thumbsup:) and you should have some good squads competing for tournament bids and who knows what else.

Congratulations. Ut finally made a good hire.:salute:
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#125
#125
Not really sure about this hire. I know Barnes is a good coach but is this hire really looking to the future?
 
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