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Shocker....
Where does he go from here? My guess is C-USA with Tim Floyd, Eustachy, and all the other trouble makers....
He should do TV.
He should do TV. He has very engaging personality that would play well on TV. While he might not be everyone's cup of tea I am sorry to see him get fired.
4never needs to pull out the caddy vest. ;D
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6243862
Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy........
NO WAY!
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For a guy who certainly had his share of success, he deserved to be fired. HE ruined a great situation at TN.
Theoretically can we get Maymon back? Has that ever happened before? Yes, I know it's a horrible idea.
Could OU go after him? I mean, sure they might face sanctions, but...he could say that he's willing to bide his time to build a winner there long-term. Plus...more southern hotties.
If you're OU, there's obviously reason not too, but...you're OU. Take that chance. Might be too soon, though.
Quote from: dw3dw3dw3 on March 21, 2011, 04:06:07 PM
Theoretically can we get Maymon back? Has that ever happened before? Yes, I know it's a horrible idea.
Forget Maymon, lets go after the big guns. Possibly talk Tobias Harris into transferring? I know he's likely an NBA 1st rounder but maybe if he does poorly at the draft camps we could convince him its in his long term best interests to contribute to a winning team in the Big East. If I remember correctly we were at least in the discussion during his recruitment.
If I were Bruce, I'd do the TV gig for a few years until the heat is off then work back into coaching.
O'Neil to Tenn in 1994
Pearl to Tenn in 2005
A Milwaukee to Tenn pipeline.
If not Buzz, how about Jeter?
Don't see how this could happen - why, years ago Pearl was yje one who reported recruiting irregulatities!
It's too bad Tenn didn't stand by him - certainly, all those recent accusations could not be true.
This guy is a perfect fit for OU...
Quote from: Niv Berkowitz on March 21, 2011, 04:08:36 PM
Could OU go after him? I mean, sure they might face sanctions, but...he could say that he's willing to bide his time to build a winner there long-term. Plus...more southern hotties.
If you're OU, there's obviously reason not too, but...you're OU. Take that chance. Might be too soon, though.
No, he won't be able to coach anywhere right now because he has to wait and see what sanctions the NCAA puts on him. The word is he will get a two year suspension. The sanction(s) won't be announced until probably the end of summer. I believe Tennessee still has to meet with the NCAA and that isn't going to happen until May or June. As far as Harris goes, he will go pro before transferring to another school.
i don't know if there is an openning on the milwaukee bucks for another assistant coach. he and sampson would have a lot in common
Here's some speculation on the Vols next coach:
http://tennessee.scout.com/2/1057808.html
Tennessee's next head basketball coach needs the energy to be a dynamic recruiter. He needs the tactical skills to outsmart coaches with better personnel. He needs the public relations savvy to energize a demoralized fan base. He needs the ego to believe he can win big on The Hill.
Oh, wait ... the Vols just fired that guy.
So, who can Tennessee find that's willing to inherit NCAA sanctions, replace a popular figure like Bruce Pearl and try to revive a program that is losing six seniors, plus potentially a junior (Scotty Hopson) and a freshman (Tobias Harris) who may turn pro?
Here are 11 coaches Tennessee might consider - and who might consider Tennessee - as the Big Orange looks to hire its sixth head man in the past 21 years:
Brad Stevens, Butler: Only 34, he already has a runnerup finish in the 2010 NCAA Tournament and has his 2011 team in the Sweet 16 this March after beating Old Dominion 60-58 and top-seeded Pitt 71-70. As the hottest young coach in the profession, he may have zero interest in a program with Tennessee's current baggage. It's worth a phone call to make sure, though. NEGATIVE: Every program in the country with an opening seems to want him.
Shaka Smart, Virginia Commonwealth: Only 33, he's one of the rising stars of the business. After assisting Billy Donovan at Florida in 2009-10, he went 27-9 in his head-coaching debut at VCU in 2010-11. This year's team lost 77-72 to Tennessee in the NIT Season Tipoff Tournament last November but owns a 26-11 record and a berth in the Sweet 16 after upsetting Georgetown 74-56 and Purdue 94-76 in The Dance. Known as an excellent recruiter, he appears to be the total package. NEGATIVE: He's on the fast track and might view UT as a stepping stone.
Mike Anderson, Missouri: Known for his "fastest 40 minutes in basketball" mantra, Anderson's teams press and run, resulting in fun-to-watch, high-scoring action. The 2010-11 Tigers ranked 10th nationally by averaging 80.8 points per game. This carried them to a 23-11 season that ended with a 78-63 first-round loss to Cincinnati in the NCAA Tournament. Anderson, 50, has a 111-57 record at Mizzou that includes a 4-3 record in The Dance. He previously went 89-41 at UAB after assisting Nolan Richardson at Arkansas for 17 years. NEGATIVE: Anderson already rejected overtures from Georgia, Alabama, Memphis and Oregon in the past two years.
Anthony Grant, Alabama: Grant, who turns 45 on April 15, is a star on the rise. He went 28-7, 24-9 and 24-10 in three years at Virginia Commonwealth, winning the Colonial Athletic Association each time and earning NCAA bids in Year 1 and Year 3. He went just 17-15 at Bama in 2009-10 but has a 24-11 record thus far this season that included a win at Tennessee and an SEC West championship. His Crimson Tide beat Coastal Carolina 68-44 in Round 1 of the National Invitation Tournament and faces New Mexico in Round 2 tonight. NEGATIVE: Coaches rarely leave for another job within the same conference.
Tubby Smith, Minnesota: He turns 60 in June, so there's some wear on his tires, but can you imagine how motivated he'd be to beat a Kentucky program that unceremoniously dumped him five years ago? Smith went 263-83 at UK with a national title in 1998 but also proved he can win at mid-level programs such as Tulsa (79-43), Georgia (45-19) and Minnesota (80-53). His records with the Gophers the past four years were 20-14, 22-11, 21-14, 17-14 with NCAA bids in Year 2 and Year 3. The chance to play for a proven winner like Smith might convince Tobias Harris to return for his sophomore season. Moreover, a steady hand like Smith could help navigate Tennessee through the turbulent waters that may lie ahead. NEGATIVE: The opportunity for revenge against UK may not be enough to lure Smith back to the SEC.
Chris Mooney, Richmond: Mooney, age 38, has the Spiders in the Sweet 16 after beating Vanderbilt (69-66) and Morehead State (65-48) in their first two NCAA Tournament tests. He debuted as a head coach with an 18-12 record at Air Force in 2004-05, then took the reins at Richmond. After going just 13-17, 8-22 and 16-15 in Years 1, 2 and 3, he has posted records of 20-16, 26-9 and 29-7 thus far in 2010-11. NEGATIVE: Mooney is a hot commodity right now, so there could be a lot of competition for his services.
Mark Turgeon, Texas A&M: Though fairly young (46), Turgeon has a 249-158 record that includes a 97-40 mark with the Aggies. He led Wichita State to a 26-9 record and Sweet 16 appearance in 2005-06 and has thrived at A&M, going 25-11, 24-10, 24-10 and 24-9. This season ended with a 57-50 NCAA Tournament loss to Florida State. NEGATIVE: Would he leave a solid program in College Station for a shaky situation in Knoxville?
Scott Drew, Baylor: Only 40, Drew posted records of 21-11, 24-15 and 28-8 before falling back to 18-13 this season. Following a 20-11 record at Valparaiso in 2002-03, he assumed a monumental rebuilding job at Baylor, going 8-21, 9-19, 4-13 and 15-16 in his first four seasons. No stranger to postseason play, he made the NIT finals in 2009 and reached the NCAA's Elite Eight in 2010 by beating top-seeded Duke in the Sweet 16. His 2009-10 team ranked No. 10 nationally. He is known as an exceptional recruiter. NEGATIVE: His record at Baylor is a modest 127-116.
Rick Byrd, Belmont: He's a Knoxville native and UT alumnus with a career record of 610-333 and four NCAA bids at the small Nashville-based school. His 2010-11 Bruins suffered two tough losses to Tennessee in Thompson-Boling Arena, 85-76 and 66-65, but finished 30-5 after losing to Wisconsin in their NCAA Tournament opener. Belmont shot a lot of 3s and averaged 79.7 points per game this season, ranking 12th nationally in scoring. Byrd turns 58 in April and has been at Belmont 25 years but the opportunity to be near his parents and rescue his alma mater might convince him to return home. NEGATIVE: Byrd seems solidly entrenched at Belmont.
Greg Kampe, Oakland: He runs an uptempo brand of basketball that produced 85.6 points per game in 2010-11, ranking No. 2 nationally. His past three teams have gone 23-13, 26-9 and 25-10. This year's Golden Grizzlies beat Tennessee 89-82 in Knoxville and gave heavily favored Texas fits before bowing 85-81 in their NCAA Tournament opener. NEGATIVE: He's 55 years old and has been coaching the same program for 27 years.
Donnie Tyndall, Morehead State: After going 12-18 and 15-15 in his first two years coaching his alma mater, the 40-year-old Tyndall has posted records of 20-16, 24-11 and 25-10 the past three season. His 2010-11 team shocked Louisville 62-61 in its NCAA Tournament opener before losing 65-48 to Richmond in the Round of 32. NEGATIVE: Would he leave the security of his alma mater for a gamble at Tennessee?
SIX NAMES YOU MIGHT HEAR
- Mike Young, Wofford: His upstart team gave Brigham Young some anxious moments before bowing 74-66 in its NCAA Tournament opener to close a 21-13 season. Young's career record, however, is just 137-139.
- Jim Ferry, Long Island: His team averaged 82.7 points per game - ranking fourth nationally - and gave North Carolina a game before bowing 102-87 in its NCAA Tournament opener. LIU finished 27-6 but Ferry's career record is an unimpressive 125-140.
- Greg Lansing, Indiana State: He guided the unheralded Sycamores to a 20-14 season that ended with a 77-60 loss to Syracuse in their NCAA Tournament opener. He has just one year's experience as a head coach, however.
- Stew Morrill, Utah State: He just led the 2010-11 Aggies to a 30-4 season that ended with a 73-68 loss to Kansas State in their NCAA Tournament opener. His 324-103 record at USU includes a stunning NCAA Tournament upset of Ohio State in 2001. Morrill has a 542-241 career mark but he's 58 years old.
- Jim Larranaga, George Mason: He guided his underdog team to the Final Four in the 2006 NCAA Tournament and to a 61-57 upset of Villanova in the 2011 Tournament before getting hammered by Ohio State in the Round of 32. Larranaga's career record is 455-333 but he's 61 years old.
- John Dunne, St. Peters: Only 40, he has recruiting connections in New York and guided his squad to a 20-13 season and NCAA Tournament bid. The Cinderella tale ended with a lopsided 75-43 loss to Purdue, however.
Where's 4ever? He'll have the inside scoop.
Quote from: ATWizJr on March 22, 2011, 07:32:59 AM
Where's 4ever? He'll have the inside scoop.
You're nuts if you think I'm gonna attempt to probe Bruce at this time, support yes, anything else, no way. I know my place. At some point, certainly, but not now.
Still a gangsta in my book. 8-)
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most people don't know this about bruce pearl....skeezy individual
During the 1988-89 basketball season, Pearl, then an assistant coach at the University of Iowa, was at the center of a recruiting scandal involving the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Both Illinois and Iowa were recruiting Deon Thomas, a top high school player from Chicago. Pearl lost this recruiting battle when Thomas committed to Illinois. Thereafter, Pearl called the high school student and recorded a phone conversation with Thomas. During the conversation, Pearl asked Thomas if he had been offered an SUV and cash by Illinois assistant coach Jimmy Collins, and Thomas seemed to indicate that he had. Pearl then turned over copies of the tapes to the NCAA, accompanied by a memo describing the events. During the subsequent NCAA investigation, Thomas denied the allegations and said the story was false, that he was agreeing with Pearl only to try to get rid of him. Thomas later passed a polygraph test in which he denied Pearl's accusation of Illinois offering cash and a car. The NCAA did not find Illinois guilty of any wrongdoing relating to Thomas' recruitment, finding that the purported evidence provided was not "credible, persuasive and of a kind on which reasonably prudent persons rely in the conduct of serious affairs."[4] However, since the investigation uncovered other violations, including Illinois' third major violation in six years, the NCAA cited Illinois with a "lack of institutional control" charge and implemented several recruiting restrictions and a one-year post-season ban. The event led to a "blackballing" of Pearl by many coaches in D–I, and even led ESPN commentator Dick Vitale to call Pearl's actions "career suicide" during a telecast.
He may not coach next season but some school will bite the bullet & hire him. What ever stupid things he did he is a winning coach & people just will conveniently forget his foolish faux pas....
Most "experts" are saying he is currently untouchable because they expect the NCAA to drop the hammer on him.....several on ESPN have mentioned a potential two year ban or possibly even longer with the new man at the top of the NCAA.
Uncovering the minor contact violation four days after his tearful apology and then apparently another recently discovered recruiting violation in March of this year sealed his fate.
He had a perfect deal; they absolutely loved him there, he wasn't being held to ridiculous expectations so any pressure was self imposed, he was more successful than any predecessor and was very well paid....he didn't have to cheat....
Hard to feel sorry for him since he brought it on himself.
Along the lines of [Mu]EngiNerd 's post, really good deadspin post about Bruce today, makes for some good readin'.
http://deadspin.com/#!5784437/bruce-pearls-first-con-and-the-world-that-created-a-monster (http://deadspin.com/#!5784437/bruce-pearls-first-con-and-the-world-that-created-a-monster)