Shaka Smart Not Interested in TN Job And is Willing to Wait for "Perfect Job"

[Orange Blazer]

It's also funny (directed at homefry) to think you're a national powerhouse when you're best school in your conference 9 outta 10 years (Mempiss) and expect to win the NCAAs each year. Cheating SAT's and all...

I'm a Memphis Alum., and the delusion that some of the fans there have is 2nd to none.

 

[Orange Blazer]

Not as funny as a Tennessee fan talking trash about cheating. We at least vacated wins when we cheated.

Fixed it.

 

[hatvol96]

Shaka Smart has obviously been afflicted with a serious case of Chris Lowery Disease.

 

[jbeard82]

It's also funny (directed at homefry) to think you're a national powerhouse when you're best school in your conference 9 outta 10 years (Mempiss) and expect to win the NCAAs each year. Cheating SAT's and all...

this!

 

[615 Vol]

Not as funny as a Tennessee fan talking trash about cheating. We at least win when we cheat.

win what?

 

[jbeard82]

As stated earlier, it is very easy to turn down a job you were never contacted about.

Hey may have never been contacted, but im pretty sure for the past few days everybody has been asking him about it. So i bet he did himself and his employer a favor by just going ahead and saying hes not interested to get people like you to shut up about it.

 

[homefry20]

win what?

They have this thing where the final four teams left in the NCAA tourney play in this even in some big city. Weve been three times.

 

[knowthevols]

I don't really have a problem with the guy, only the folks that seem to think he is the second coming of Bruce Christ.

He was crucified.lol

 

[ROCKYTOP09]

Smart = 4th place in the CAA.... NO Thanks

 

[smokey90]

I bet his current employer is not happy about him looking for the "perfect job."

If he said that, then he must not be a good PR person.

 

[knowthevols]

lol, why is everybody hating on Shaka so much? The guy has been there less than 2 years and has them in the sweet 16. I'm not saying I want him as a coach, but after reading this board you would think he was the biggest hack in college basketball.

The "we" can get a great coach crowd will put anyone
down that doesn't want our great facilities and huge paycheck. lmao

 

[MUR73]

SHAKA SMART NOT INTERESTED IN TN JOB.[QUOTE=LawVol13;4835274]per Rob Lewis. I'd say it's pretty easy to not be interested in a job when they're not interested in you.[/QUOTE]

THE FEELING IS MUTUAL, MY FRIEND.

 

[Kingston Vol]

Jimmy Sexton must be his agent...

 

[knowthevols]

I totally don't know what I am talking about, but here is a nice one.

Tennessee denies Memphis talks with Pearl, athletic director - USATODAY.com

We all know how truthful Hamilton is.

 

[easleychuck]

What are the chances Greg Marshall get the job?

3rd times the charm, and just think, he's a big time recruiter........not.

 

[easleychuck]

They have this thing where the final four teams left in the NCAA tourney play in this even in some big city. Weve been three times.

And didn't 2 of them go away for being low-life cheaters??????

 

[99bubble]

I bet his current employer is not happy about him looking for the "perfect job."

If he said that, then he must not be a good PR person.

Ha ha! Was going to say the same exact thing. I bet he's saying "whoops!" in the back of his mind right now. "Boss, I'm waiting for the perfect job so I can get the hell out of here like everyone else!...Oh, and thanks for the opportunity!"

 

[emainvol]

We all know how truthful Hamilton is.

Then what of the Memphis official?
Posted via VolNation Mobile

 

[Velo Vol]

In other news, I'm not interesting in going out with Brooklyn Decker.

 

[emainvol]

In other news, I'm not interesting in going out with Brooklyn Decker.

Man card revoked
Posted via VolNation Mobile

 

[TheVolunteer]

Look, Pearl was never "officially" offered the Memphis job but the necessary boosters (who are more involved than the AD in bball coaching decisions) negotiating details of a contrat with him. He basically took that info back to Knoxville and said "I want this here or im leaving"

Actually he never expressed interest in the Memphis job, they expressed interest in Pearl. They were offering Bruce more money at that time, so we felt it would be in our best interest to pay him more like he deserved at that time. At no point in that time frame did Bruce say he was interested in that job though.

 

[Scottyhop]

This is great news. Shaka would have been a horrible hire.

 

[ITSGR82BATNVOL]

Come on. It's very easy to turn down jobs that you haven't been offered nor even had a discussion about. Pearl was good at it.

We're probably going to end up with a high school coach. No one could possibly hope to fill the shoes of the Great Bruce Pearl.

Nice dig at Pearl. I figured that ship had sailed but I guess hat hasnt given you your new lines yet. Anyways, how do you know smart hasnt even been discussed?
Posted via VolNation Mobile

Priceless lol

 

[emainvol]

What do you think Mike was going to say.So this makes it not so huh? My evidence to dispute you is ole Mike ponied up after this didn't he? Would he have done this if there was nothing at all to it?

Here's just as good evidence to the contrary...

News Feed - April 2, 2009 - Press Break

Memphis' 'wow' coaching list could include Pitino or Pearl

Except that my article actually said what I was claiming, unlike either of yours.

 

[LawVol13]

Priceless lol

How cute. I like the reasoning of the Pearl people. If you don't worship at the altar of Pearl, you immediately just agree with Hat on every single issue under the sun.