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With the several active threads flying around this forum addressing who should take Holly's place, I thought I'd interject a little common sense.

When my car (that is especially dear to me) has a problem I take it to someone I can trust, someone with a proven track record - not just someone that was really good at driving a car. I want someone who I know is good at fixing them.

My wife needed a knee replacement. We didn't go to a runner. We found a doctor who had real experience and good outcomes.

Why is there the assumption because "X" was an outstanding basketball player that they will make an outstanding coach. This is the Peter Principle in action. While there certainly are examples of good basketball players becoming good head coaches it certainly isn't a prerequisite.

We have an exceptional program here. We should be able to attract an exceptional coach.
 
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We've got everything we need to get one of the best coaches in the women's game. The problem is our AD isn't going to do it this season and next is a possibility only if the losses to unranked teams continue. He is willing to accept several losses a season to keep Holly because she isn't hard to deal with on a contract and his real concerns are with football being great.
 
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Maybe its time to look outside the program for answers. Look at the Titans, they keep hiring from within and keep getting terrific draft picks.
 
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OP is correct. And we would be wise not to repeat the mistakes of the football program.

We need to take our time, find the right coach, agree in principle, only then buyout HW.
 
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It will get worse in that "IF" a new coach is required, many will demand they have Tennessee roots,, which is absurd.. No one wanted to be the coach after Pat, but there are dozens who would crawl backwards to Knoxville to be the coach after the coach.. Its one of the top 3 jobs in all of womens BBall..
 
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This forum is especially cool. It gives you an insight into the random thoughts which have to be coursing through Dave Hart's mind on a daily basis now.
 
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meekfan said:
With the several active threads flying around this forum addressing who should take Holly's place, I thought I'd interject a little common sense.

When my car (that is especially dear to me) has a problem I take it to someone I can trust, someone with a proven track record - not just someone that was really good at driving a car. I want someone who I know is good at fixing them.

My wife needed a knee replacement. We didn't go to a runner. We found a doctor who had real experience and good outcomes.

Why is there the assumption because "X" was an outstanding basketball player that they will make an outstanding coach. This is the Peter Principle in action. While there certainly are examples of good basketball players becoming good head coaches it certainly isn't a prerequisite.

We have an exceptional program here. We should be able to attract an exceptional coach.
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You are being logical, I like that. If I have not at least served as an assistant in a very, very good basketball program, I am not taking the Tennessee job. The expectations would be too high for a first time coach which might create a no win situation. In the end we could end up much worse than our present situation. A proven pedigree with both coaching and recruiting experience would be better suited to handle the pressure cooker of the SEC and fan expectations. I would make every attempt to add a former Lady Vol with WNBA experience to my staff. She would know the lay of the land as set down by Pat, fan expectations, and would be a very valuable recruitment addition.
 
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TennesseeRugby said:
Maybe its time to look outside the program for answers. Look at the Titans, they keep hiring from within and keep getting terrific draft picks.
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Exactly. Pat was a great coach, but if/when Holly is fired, they need to look for the best coach/recruiter and not limit themselves to the PHS tree. Inbreeding usually produces unsavory outcomes.
 
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TennesseeRugby said:
Maybe its time to look outside the program for answers. Look at the Titans, they keep hiring from within and keep getting terrific draft picks.
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The Lady Vols are having some problems with winning games, playing soundly, and at time seem confused.


The Titans are a dumpster fire with ownership that seems dedicated to losing. Bad enough that some believe the NFL may force a sale.

Point? The Lady Vols may be at a low point right now, but bad enough to be mentioned in the same sentence as the Titans? It ain't that bad YET.
 
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