Russell to finish eligibility

[LadyVols9]

I just read on Twitter that Mercedes will be back next year. Huge news.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Any word on what the school will do about the head coach? That seems to be the biggest impediment.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Good News for the Lady Vols and probably the best for Mercedes. She has another opportunity to improve her Draft Status.

 

[LadyVols9]

I think Holly will be given time to coach the #1 class. Results will be required. I have criticized her a lot BUT i have to say....we had Nared, Russell, and DD. After that, the talent gap was huge. Missing out on recruits in those two years hurt us bad. Now, it's time to put up or she will be on the hot seat.

 

[johnnyc]

Now, it's time to put up or she will be on the hot seat.

Time to put up what?

 

[LadyVols9]

Time to put up what?

i.e. put up or shut up

 

[Carnac]

What are the odds we'll get a similar tweet form Diamond?

 

[Sonny44]

Good News for the Lady Vols and probably the best for Mercedes. She has another opportunity to improve her Draft Status.

Good news indeed. And if DD decides to stay also, really good news for their competitors!

 

[johnnyc]

i.e. put up or shut up

What does 'put up' = SEC champ?, FF?, National Champions?

 

[LadyVols9]

What does 'put up' = SEC champ?, FF?, National Champions?

put me in the camp that says any year without a FF is a bust. elite 8's mean nothing.

 

[Kaizen]

Next year UConn will be a dynamic powerhouse.
It will be very difficult for any team to compete with us but, always nice to have some competitive teams join the race.

 

[Gus Mahler]

I think Holly will be given time to coach the #1 class. Results will be required. I have criticized her a lot BUT i have to say....we had Nared, Russell, and DD. After that, the talent gap was huge. Missing out on recruits in those two years hurt us bad. Now, it's time to put up or she will be on the hot seat.

Every now and then people would point out that Cooper was a big loss (injury), but I never heard much about losing Carter to medical retirement. My impression of her, and of course that's all it is, was that she was a good teammate and a glue player. That struck me as being a big loss.

Any thoughts?

 

[Vowelguy]

Any word on what the school will do about the head coach? That seems to be the biggest impediment.

I cannot recall the coach of a top 30 wcbb team getting fired. The demand/expectations (nor $) are generally there.

 

[LadyVols9]

Every now and then people would point out that Cooper was a big loss (injury), but I never heard much about losing Carter to medical retirement. My impression of her, and of course that's all it is, was that she was a good teammate and a glue player. That struck me as being a big loss.

Any thoughts?

I agree. However, the impact of losing BOTH was enormous. Cooper was a scorer and great perimeter defender. Jackson and Middleton did not give us the same skills.

 

[Gus Mahler]

I agree. However, the impact of losing BOTH was enormous. Cooper was a scorer and great perimeter defender. Jackson and Middleton did not give us the same skills.

Yes, a big double hit.

 

[stwainfan]

Great news

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Hmmmmmm

 

[stwainfan]

Now hopefully Diamond DeShields will return also.

 

[choochoo]

I just read on Twitter that Mercedes will be back next year. Huge news.

Why?

 

[Volup1]

Andraya Carter was, indeed, a true leader of our team and she did, in fact, have a calming effect on the team. Fans appreciated her contributions greatly, but none of us wanted her to try to play again this year. Her knees were in bad shape before last season started and by the end of play she was in great pain every time she played. Her knees were basically ruined by years of intensive year-round high school and college play. LV fans understand her decision and honor it. She was a great player and even greater person. So no one on Rocky Top is bemoaning her loss. It was a hard choice for her, but a necessary and correct one.

One LV that we are excited about is Cheridene Green, a post from England. She has been recovering from ACL surgery this year and will be full-go next season. We will have her for two years.

 

[YellwJcket999]

I don't understand the hate for DD or the Lady Vols. I am glad that Russell is returning. I believe that this years team did not live up to its potential. I would love for DD to join Russell and return. The Vols could be one helluva team.
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There has been a lot of talk about Warlick being on the chopping block. During one of the tournament games a graphic was posted comparing Summitt's first 5 years to Warlicks. They are dead even in achievements.

Do I think that Warlick will be just as good of coach as Summitt... eh.. I don't know. I think that she needs some time to live up to 9 times champion Summitt

 

[CL82]

Wait, did I log on to Volnation by mistake?

 

[Bayareahusky]

good for mercedes now coaches must light fire under her butt she must be a difference maker at post position.... and she hasn't been she is capable... the game she played against (Baylor, I think) was great.... but nothing comparable to that game the rest of the season.... Good luck to her

 

[Gus Mahler]

I don't understand the hate for DD or the Lady Vols. I am glad that Russell is returning. I believe that this years team did not live up to its potential. I would love for DD to join Russell and return. The Vols could be one helluva team.
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There has been a lot of talk about Warlick being on the chopping block. During one of the tournament games a graphic was posted comparing Summitt's first 5 years to Warlicks. They are dead even in achievements.

Do I think that Warlick will be just as good of coach as Summitt... eh.. I don't know. I think that she needs some time to live up to 9 times champion Summitt

Friendly edit: Only eight.

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

put me in the camp that says any year without a FF is a bust. elite 8's mean nothing.

I do "get it" - but I think those sorts of expectations on a program that just isn't there (at this moment) are unreasonable.

I would think "strong" performance for a couple of years (and deep run) would indicate the program was on the right track.