Rick Barnes to UCLA?

He’s mad enough money in his career and Tennessee is about as close to home as he can get.

If he’s leaving, he’s running from the competition.

It’s that simple. I really like Rick and think he’s a top notch guy. I just don’t see any other way to spin it.

 

We can't and won't match a UCLA offer if one is made. Deacon will stay if he wants to.

 

Tennessee would never, nor should they, match what UCLA is willing to pay right now.

 

I kinda liked having a HBC that actually took the time to develop and teach the players he recruited.

 

if Turner doesnt get called for a foul, the agendas here vs sweet 16 Rick are crushed. Luckily for a few of you, the refs kept it going for you.

 

Or you try and set up your career long assistant and the AD doesn’t want that to happen.

 

I think I’m fully caught up on his past transgressions. Here’s the deal Tenny, I don’t write them off. I wouldn’t call him a good man. He’s done a lot of bad. But he does enough good that the picture painted by some here isn’t really accurate.

 

You really do some mental gymnastics to make excuses.

 

Thanks

 

Lanier?

 

Are you at liberty to discuss specifics?

 

Yes.

 

Do you really believe there is a soul here -RHV is soulless- who didn’t die a little inside when we lost to Purdue?

 

I’d back Phil on that one. I’m never a fan of coach in waiting at this level.

 

He plead guilty. I guess he will, I honestly don’t know. Eff that guy though. The illegal shit he was doing didn’t even benefit Auburn.

 

Then good. Bye Rick.

 

Sure. But a few have been talking about Barnes ceiling since he got here. 1.5 seconds from an elite 8, done in by a bullshit foul, yet immediately go at Barnes and ready for him to leave.
What a joke.

 

Why would you pay $9 million at a blue blood school for a 64 year old coach who has been beyond the 2nd round once in the last 12 years?

 

He's a career .500 coach in the tournament. It was a foul. Come back to reality.

 

Sweet Jesus, you are relentless with this policing everyone's attitude shit.