Tennessee Recruiting Post-Holly (when it happens)

[donalddoowop]

@JordyG is "IT"-the next Lady vols era- going to happen on Monday now that "it"-the expected Lady vols exit has happened? I'm just trying to make sure I'm prepared with something appropriate from the top shelf to celebrate with.
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Is permissible to celebrate by drinking milk?

 

[donalddoowop]

What I found particularly upsetting was how so many fans on the Vol site were willing to blame Deshields for their lack of success, continually citing her lack of good decision making, calling her a ball hog, a low basketball IQ player, a cancer in the locker room and so on. Many at the time seemed blind to the fact that Holly had taken a #1 recruit (Mercedes Russell) and had failed to coach her into being an AA. To my knowledge she is the first women's coach ever to do that. Few noted how little Diamond's game had improved since her time at NC. Few noted how little any of her players improved any of their games while at Tenn. Honestly I wouldn't blame Diamond if she still feels a little resentment toward her time playing varsity ball there. Holly is a wonderful person and a great recruiter. She is a terrible coach, a terrible motivator and a terrible leader.

Holly was all those things before the present recruits signed with UT, including Horston, but they still were willing to commit. I don't understand it.

 

[CocoHusky]

Is permissible to celebrate by drinking milk?

Nothing wrong with milk. For this occasion however I'd think a more adult beverage might be mandatory.

 

[donalddoowop]

Milk IS adult for me. That is about as strong as I can handle except for maybe a cream soda. The most important thing is that there is a reason for celebrating. I hope that is not a bad attitude to have.

 

[CocoHusky]

Only a few minutes after Lady Vols loss, Mechelle Voepel writes:
In August, Warlick received a three-year contract extension, which takes her through the 2021-22 season. The question remains, though, about whether Tennessee will part with Warlick before then.

Women's NCAA tournament 2019: Tennessee's disappointing season ends in first round

During the broadcast the announcers basically said Holly off season plan is to double down on Lady Vols tradition and getting back to boot style camps and more things like running outdoors like the Lady vols use to due under Pat. Is Holly really that delusional?
There was also an odd embrace between Cori and Holly at the end of the game. More like dead man walking so I'm going to give you a hug just in case.

 

[JordyG]

Holly was all those things before the present recruits signed with UT, including Horston, but they still were willing to commit. I don't understand it.

Well fret no more. I expect Holly's resignation to be accepted by Wednesday, and no later than Wednesday after. Then let's watch the jailbreak of sophomores and LOI signees become a grab bag.

 

[eebmg]

Only a few minutes after Lady Vols loss, Mechelle Voepel writes:
In August, Warlick received a three-year contract extension, which takes her through the 2021-22 season. The question remains, though, about whether Tennessee will part with Warlick before then.

Women's NCAA tournament 2019: Tennessee's disappointing season ends in first round

During the broadcast the announcers basically said Holly off season plan is to double down on Lady Vols tradition and getting back to boot style camps and more things like running outdoors like the Lady vols use to due under Pat. Is Holly really that delusional?
There was also an odd embrace between Cori and Holly at the end of the game. More like dead man walking so I'm going to give you a hug just in case.

She wrote it before the game started.

 

[JordyG]

Is permissible to celebrate by drinking milk?

In my case it's almond milk, although I may actually stretch with a quad caramel macchiato, stomach permitting of course.

 

[JordyG]

Horston anyone?

 

[futuretitles]

Evina Westbrook said After the game changes needed to be made on the staff

 

[CocoHusky]

Evina Westbrook said After the game changes needed to be made on the staff

I really like Evina but I'm not sure she should be the one calling for "staff" changes after the day she had today.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Horston anyone?

LSU will gladly take her off Tennessee's hands

 

[CocoHusky]

LSU will gladly take her off Tennessee's hands

Anything new on the Ayana Mitchell front?

 

[SECbbfan24]

Anything new on the Ayana Mitchell front?

Nope but the team meeting at the end of the year was spicy from what I heard. The team was pissed off that the coaches didn't want to play in the WNIT. Many of the players felt like the coaches "gave up" on them.

I don't think we hear anything about a transfer until after the NCAAT is over. That is how it unfolded with Chloe Jackson. Praying she doesn't leave but I know she was a bit frustrated with how the team has been run.

There is currently a lot of heat around the program right now. The boosters and other close to the program are working to get Nikki out. Its not a pretty situation right now.

 

[JordyG]

LSU will gladly take her off Tennessee's hands

I have to think that if she does ask for a release from her LOI then UConn is further toward the top than the potential dumpster fire brewing at LSU.

 

[UConnCat]

My goodness. Maybe look in the mirror first.

 

[futuretitles]

Interesting

 

[Sven23]

Interesting

If this is truly the case & not post game blather, than these players should transfer. The notion after 7 years Holly is going to see the light and become a good coach to develop & utilize the players more effectively is very very very vey very very unlikely.

 

[CocoHusky]

My goodness. Maybe look in the mirror first.

Does anyone know what the first question the one she refused to answer?

 

[Geew1992]

Interesting

What does this say?

 

[Geew1992]

Well fret no more. I expect Holly's resignation to be accepted by Wednesday, and no later than Wednesday after. Then let's watch the jailbreak of sophomores and LOI signees become a grab bag.

This is actually the rumor on the Lady Vols board

 

[CocoHusky]

What does this say?

 

[Geew1992]

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Thank ya

 

[TheFarmFan]

FWIW, volnation is almost uniformly taking Westbrook's side on this one, saying Holly threw them under the bus twice a week when they would lose and it's time to speak up and get Holly sent packing. Can't disagree...

 

[Zanzman]

Does anyone know what the first question the one she refused to answer?

Where do you go from here?