I should start this comment by saying that I do not think I can be classified as a "Holly Hugger" since I have found much to criticize in the way the coach has handled in game adjustments and coaching in the last couple of seasons. But, that said, I don't think it is the, as you so colorfully stated, "Holly Huggers" who expect Holly to become Pat Summitt or, even necessarily, as good as Pat. Instead, in my opinion, it is the constant complainers and "Holly Haters" who simply cannot stand the fact that Holly is not, and never will be, Pat!
Is Holly the best coach for the Lady Vols? I don't know. What I do know is that I have seen some growth - particularly over the past two seasons. It has, admittedly, been very slow growth and, frankly, I think that will ultimately be her downfall. The Tennessee fanbase is not known for being patient, myself among them! Will Holly be more than an effective caretaker for the program and become the firebrand coach that so many seem to want to see? Personally, I, like a number of others, think she has spent too many years being the go to shoulder for the players lean on to ever effectively change her persona. But, to expect her to be the second coming of Pat Summitt is both unrealistic and unfair, in my opinion, and will only continue to result in heartburn for those of you who fall into that category.
And, I have seen suggestions that Holly should hire a "disciplinarian" to take over the role that Pat filled so effectively for so many years. That is so obviously impossible for so many glaring reasons that it frankly bears no discussion.
Just my opinion,
Jim
