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Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:47 am to hawgndodge
When he doesn't get the job they'll say the NCAA stopped it, not that he declined the offer because the aubie job sucks
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:47 am to bucknut
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Isn't auburn one of the worst basketball programs in the country?
Wasn't Tennessee?
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:49 am to Bryant91092
He's playing Auburn to generate more interest.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:49 am to bucknut
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the worst basketball programs in the country
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:50 am to hawgndodge
Pearl's long-time assistant head coach (Tony Jones) is on a Sunday night TV call in show here in Knoxville during basketball season and he absolutely shite on the Auburn job this year when it came up a few times.
When people called in saying that Tennessee's win over Auburn a few weeks ago was a good step for the team, etc. he pretty much laughed. The two things I remember exactly were "A program like Tennessee should never lose to a program like Auburn," and "It would be tough for Coach K to win down there in that empty arena." I know T. Jones told people around town that the Clemson job was the one they thought they were going to get.
T. Jones is a clown, but he is a pretty good recruiter. Will be interesting to see if BP takes him with him.
When people called in saying that Tennessee's win over Auburn a few weeks ago was a good step for the team, etc. he pretty much laughed. The two things I remember exactly were "A program like Tennessee should never lose to a program like Auburn," and "It would be tough for Coach K to win down there in that empty arena." I know T. Jones told people around town that the Clemson job was the one they thought they were going to get.
T. Jones is a clown, but he is a pretty good recruiter. Will be interesting to see if BP takes him with him.
This post was edited on 3/18/14 at 9:52 am
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:51 am to hawgndodge
It's amazing how different the Auburn job could be for different levels of coaches.
For true up and comers, I wouldn't touch it. You have to build it from scratch.
For someone like Pearl, Auburn could be better than lesser schools that have far better basketball programs. Pearl is the type of coach who overhauls a program just by being there (watch attendance if he comes). Plus he'll get automatic media credibility, which helps recruiting (see Saban).
I don't think the Auburn job is a good fit for everyone, but I think it would be a good situation for Pearl.
For true up and comers, I wouldn't touch it. You have to build it from scratch.
For someone like Pearl, Auburn could be better than lesser schools that have far better basketball programs. Pearl is the type of coach who overhauls a program just by being there (watch attendance if he comes). Plus he'll get automatic media credibility, which helps recruiting (see Saban).
I don't think the Auburn job is a good fit for everyone, but I think it would be a good situation for Pearl.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:51 am to undecided
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@GaryParrishCBS: The Auburn job is Bruce Pearl’s “if he wants it,” a source told @CBSSports.com. Story: LINK
Ya don't say
They'd be stupid not to offer and make him say no, which I'm sure he will, but it will be the NCAA's fault
This post was edited on 3/18/14 at 9:52 am
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:52 am to PorkSammich
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He's playing Auburn to generate more interest.
I don't think so, but admittedly if Auburn clears the hire it may help him with other schools considering it means his NCAA nemesis has signed off on him.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:52 am to hawgfaninc
is it too late for Auburn to get Barbee back, since he's the only one that wanted that gig.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:54 am to hawgfaninc
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They'd be stupid not to offer and make him say no, which I'm sure he will, but it will be the NCAA's fault
We heard you the first time you made this uninteresting and inaccurate point.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:56 am to hawgfaninc
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They'd be stupid not to offer and make him say no, which I'm sure he will, but it will be the NCAA's fault
Counting how many times you post this stupid statement. at 2
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:57 am to jsmoove
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Isn't auburn one of the worst basketball programs in the country?
Wasn't Tennessee?
Tennessee was averaging 12K+ fans per game and he inherited a roster with an NBA PG in CJ Watson and the best 3 point shooter in the league (Chris Lofton) along with 2 top 50 signees and a roster with 4 other highly recruited players who had underachieved.
We picked between Pearl and Gregg Marshall that coaching search. There was quite a bit of interest. Probably the best situation for any of our recent coaching searches in any sport.
This post was edited on 3/18/14 at 9:58 am
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:57 am to blzr
why are you counting this quote?
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They'd be stupid not to offer and make him say no, which I'm sure he will, but it will be the NCAA's fault
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:58 am to Pettifogger
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I don't think the Auburn job is a good fit for everyone, but I think it would be a good situation for Pearl.
It's not a good fit for anyone. Coaches know which programs actually care about basketball, Auburn isn't one of them.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:58 am to hawgndodge
I sure hope he lands at Auburn. He will definitely light the flame of Auburn basketball. His presence at Auburn would also light the flame of another certain school, although with a different temperament.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 9:59 am to Stonehog
That's why we just built a new arena. 
Posted on 3/18/14 at 10:00 am to wartiger2004
And how many seats does your new arena have?
Have you ever sold it out?
Have you ever sold it out?
Posted on 3/18/14 at 10:02 am to Stonehog
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And how many seats does your new arena have?
Why does that matter? How many seats does Cameron Indoor have? What about ST Joes' high school Gym? It's still a really good basketball atmosphere when Auburn has a good team.
Posted on 3/18/14 at 10:02 am to wartiger2004
Because Slive put pressure on AU and OM, they had to.
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