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re: Did Bruce Pearl get Anthony Grant fired?
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:33 am to pvilleguru
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:33 am to pvilleguru
quote:I agree. It solidified the fact that Grant would never be the coach/success that Billy D is.
I'd say losing to Florida 11 or 12 times in a row had more to do with it than anything Auburn was doing.
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Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:34 am to elposter
Why would auburn fans need inside sources? Cecil Hurt, Kevin Scarbinsky, and Wimp Sanderson all said Bill Battle did not want to fire Grant
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:35 am to pvilleguru
I love how Bama fans become so shortsighted when it fits the narrative. It wasn't about this year and winning three tournament games. It's about Pearl making Auburn basketball relevant again. Of course everyone can claim they know the details of why Grant was canned, but none of us really do.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:35 am to AUNashville
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...not directly.
I do think the fact Bruce is at Auburn played a role in the decision to fire him. Now let's see if it also plays a role in who they hire next. This is a moment when we'll see how serious Bama is about basketball.
As a side note, it's funny how similar this situation is to our football programs in 2008, but with the program's swapped.
Correct answer.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:36 am to Smoke7024
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It wasn't about this year and winning three tournament games. It's about Pearl making Auburn basketball relevant again.
This is the truth, but Bama fans want to make it all about Grant's record vs. Pearl.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:37 am to JustGetItRight
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Correct answer.
Alright...some agreement!
Props to you my Bama amigo!
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:37 am to Smoke7024
I think those of us that follow the program know more about why he was fired than Auburn fans do.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:38 am to auburnphan23
quote:How about showing us where Cecil said Battle was against firing Grant, scooter.....and the other 2 clowns are about as close to "insiders" as Jim in Tuscaloosa!
Why would auburn fans need inside sources? Cecil Hurt, Kevin Scarbinsky, and Wimp Sanderson all said Bill Battle did not want to fire Grant
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:38 am to AUNashville
Look you had a great tournament but Auburn basketball isn't quite relevant again
maybe in the next couple of years but y'all really need to tap the brakes
maybe in the next couple of years but y'all really need to tap the brakes
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:42 am to auburnphan23
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Why would auburn fans need inside sources?
I don't know, but Auburn fans in this thread are certainly saying they had the inside sources and know what happened. It's funny.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:42 am to coachcrisp
Cecil Hurt went on Finebaum immediately after bama was eliminated from the SEC tournament and said he expected Grant back next year
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:43 am to auburnphan23
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Cecil Hurt went on Finebaum immediately after bama was eliminated from the SEC tournament and said he expected Grant back next year
That's great. His expectation was incorrect.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:49 am to auburnphan23
quote:How in the hell does that equate to him saying Battle wanted him back?...What did you expect him to say, you fool?...he has to work with the HC every day! IF you followed Cecil's articles you would know that his writings have inconspicuously leaned toward a "new" direction. You Auburn clowns need to quit begging for some/any recognition of relevance...it's embarrassing.
Cecil Hurt went on Finebaum immediately after bama was eliminated from the SEC tournament and said he expected Grant back next year
This post was edited on 3/16/15 at 8:51 am
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:50 am to DocHoliday11
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DocHoliday11
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Did Bruce Pearl get Anthony Grant fired?
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Discuss
Posted on 3/16/15 at 10:33 am to AUNashville
Yes as Gene stallings used to say you don't get fired in sec for just having a bad season but if you have a bad one and your rival has a good one you are toast
Posted on 3/16/15 at 10:56 am to TutHillTiger
quote:This is what I'm talking about...many bad seasons got Grant, but the decision was made harder because he dominated Auburn/Pearl.
Yes as Gene stallings used to say you don't get fired in sec for just having a bad season but if you have a bad one and your rival has a good one you are toast
Posted on 3/16/15 at 11:06 am to auburnphan23
And as soon as the fanbase and all of the boosters got word that he might be retained, they flipped out and put pressure on Battle and Battle did the right thing. Not rocket science.
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