Bruce Pearl to retire

[CB4]

He has no real prior coaching experience. Pretty scary considering how talented their roster is

True in terms of head coaching but he has been on Bruce’s staff for 11 years. I feel they probably told recruits the transition plan, at some point they expected to turn things over to Steven. Probably not this soon, though.

One other thing-since basketball practices had already started, the announcement would put players on the team in a bind. They can enter the portal during the next 30 days, however if they transfer they are not eligible and would need to sit out or redshirt.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

True in terms of head coaching but he has been on Bruce’s staff for 11 years. I feel they probably told recruits the transition plan, at some point they expected to turn things over to Steven. Probably not this soon, though.

One other thing-since basketball practices had already started, the announcement would put players on the team in a bind. They can enter the portal during the next 30 days, however if they transfer they are not eligible and would need to sit out or redshirt.

Precisely why it was timed this way...

 

[BAMAVILLE]

I can't imagine what living in this state will be like having Tubs as Guvnah and Pearl as Senatah...

I wished that Saban had the foresight to after the add drop deadline on the semester to keep players from transferring...

I feel you but that's a scenario that can easily backfire and you find yourself stuck with a team of disgruntled players that choose to tank the season.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Pat Knight took over Texas Tech from his dad, Bob Knight.

I didn't remember that, but you're right.

Still, it's another example of an unsuccessful nepo hire. He was fired after three years, going 50-61 (.450) overall, and 16-42 (.276 -- ouch!) in the conference.

I'm not aware of a son succeeding his father and the hire working out.

 

[BamaMoon]

Anyone hear that AJ is considering the AL Senate or Governorship???