Posted by Ironcity on March 3, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is great news. Just discussing with friends today about who our back u point guard would be next year. Sounds like this kid is a gem.

Posted by mparker on March 3, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Hobson, you are looking at a chacne for some serious minutes at UT. Not to diss other schools, but UT has the best combination of possible PT AND a high-profile (lots of TV) with Bruce Pearl.

Remember, 3 senior guards will graduate. Ramar Smith most likely rotates beween 2 and 3, along with JP. Cameron Tatum is in that mix as well. None are 3-point shooters, tho maybe Tatum is a bit unknown there.

Josh Tabb will be in that 2-3 mix as well. Ramar will most likely be at 1, with Jp, and the new recruit Hall will get a shot.

So, Mr. Hobson, you could be looking at a ready-made deal.

Posted by mun4life on March 3, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yippee

Posted by Einstein on March 3, 2008 at 10:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is good because we can play him and Ramar together because in addition to playing point guard, Ramar can slash to the basket and cause problems for the other teams.

Posted by Ironcity on March 3, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hall doesn't come on board until 2009. Tatum can shoot the three and so will Woolridge. The make up of our team is changing right now to a lot of long lanky players. Should fit perfectly into Pearls style.

Posted by doctorvol on March 3, 2008 at 10:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hopson, not Hobson. C.Tatum can shoot.

Posted by yemmusdarb on March 3, 2008 at 10:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks for this info Mike and KNS, I've been looking for stuff on this kid for the past few days and without a subscription to Rivals or Scout, it's pretty much impossible.

Next year (starters):

PG Ramar Smith
SG Cam Tatum
SG JP Prince
PF Tyler Smith (fingers crossed that he'll stay)
C Wayne Chism

2nd wave:

PG Daniel West
SG Josh Tabb
SF Renaldo Wooldridge
PF Duke Crews / Ryan Childress
C Phillip Jurick / Brian Williams

***Signing West leaves us with 1 scholarship when Tyler leaves. Kenny Hall is taking Ryan Childress' scholly after next year. If Tyler leaves after this season, we could still get Hopson, but I think we're leaning towards waiting for Leslie McDonald next year and assuming Tyler is coming back for one more season. I think that is best for UT and for Tyler.

Posted by yemmusdarb on March 3, 2008 at 10:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OK scratch that last part, apparently we have an extra scholly laying around somewhere for Hopson this year..... then if we get McDonald next year, that will be RIDICULOUS!!

Posted by yemmusdarb on March 3, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mparker:

You're calling him mr. hobson.... retard. It's hopson. I thought it was a typo, but you did it more than once. Plus you say we've got all this PT then you list 3 or 4 people competing for the SG spots. Ramar is a PG.... we are recruiting West for backup because you HAVE to have two PGs in Pearls system and we don't have anyone else on the roster other than MAYBE JP who could possibly play PG with great success.

Mr. HOPSON--- you could come in right away and start, guaranteed. JP and Hopson would be 2 and 3 with Tatum and Tabb coming in as the first subs.

Posted by murrayvol on March 3, 2008 at 10:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Relax yemmus. Tyler knows he's not ready for the league just yet. And Prince needs to develop some of that "upside" before being penciled into the starting 5.

Posted by eb502us on March 3, 2008 at 11:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The last scholly must be saved for a shooting guard. Hope it's Hopson but if not, again, it must be saved for a shooting guard. Did I say we need a shooting guard? Ramar and JP will never be shooters so unless Tatum lights it up from the outside next year, we need someone who's a threat from the perimeter. A shooting guard is a must. Did I mention how badly we need a shooting guard? Ok.....I think I've made my point :)

Posted by cphil on March 3, 2008 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have a gut feeling, and I hope I'm right, that Tyler Smith will stay for his full eligibility. His dad would have wanted him to, and the kid has always been a Vol through-and-through, even when he was at Iowa.

Posted by vols76 on March 4, 2008 at 12:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope he can hit free throws?

Posted by vols76 on March 4, 2008 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

if you can't shower at the end of practice until you hit 10 free throws.....if we were doing that then we might could hit them in the clutch........

Posted by FWBVol on March 4, 2008 at 12:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't see Tyler Smith staying for his senior year for two reasons. First, while he might be a sophomore academically and athletically, that doesn't take into account the year he spent at prep school after graduating from high school and before going to Iowa. Next year will be his fourth year out of high school and if he's not ready for the NBA by then he might never be. Second is along that same line of thought. I can't see any kid turning down pro money for another year of school unless their family is already comfortable financially.

Peyton could stay for his senior year because as was said at the time, "His mother didn't need a new house."

Todd Helton, although picked in the second round of the MLB draft after graduating from high school, was able to turn down a reported $400,000 bonus by the Padres and come to UT for three years because his family was comfortable.

A kid coming from a family without a lot of money, especially considering his dad did pass away, will probably want to take care of his mom ASAP.

Posted by ZWVol11 on March 4, 2008 at 1:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

And you have to remember Tyler has a 2 year old son to look out for too

Posted by burntorangeVOLffle on March 4, 2008 at 1:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why does this article start out with five paragraphs about Hall who has his own article?

Posted by oldorange on March 4, 2008 at 5:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Its good to finally get a "heads up on the basketball recruiting class....Thanks

Posted by anthony on March 4, 2008 at 6:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

why is everyone always pickiing on ole john adams in these ghings instead of sticking to scriipt?? And what about our spelling?

Posted by wvuvolfan on March 4, 2008 at 8:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i agree burnt, what's up with that JA? give mr. west his due.

Posted by pdhuff on March 4, 2008 at 8:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sign 'em all.

Posted by GreerVol22 on March 4, 2008 at 8:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Nice eye Bruce. If KY and NC are calling then the kid is legit.

But you gotta thank this guys HS coach. To keep him out of AAU is typically the kiss of death to recruiting boards per his current rank. He should be commended for his conviction to get this kid academically qualified.

Posted by jweaver3 on March 4, 2008 at 8:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tyler has said since he got to UT, he will give us two seasons and has not backed off of that!!!
Can anyone say "RAISE" as in Pearl's salary. This will be the off season that people come hard after Coach. I feel he is happy here and feels appreciated BUT, I hope Mike really makes him feel appreciated after this year. Of course we have to wait till after the tourney, to see how deep we go!!!
GREAT STUFF HAPPENING IN BBALL
THANKS COACH PEARL
GO VOLS
TXVOLSFAN

Posted by CatScratchFever on March 4, 2008 at 8:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Greervol. My understanding is that Kentucky showed some mild interest early on. After getting 5-Star Point Guard DeAndre Liggins though, West was no longer even looked at.

As for Hopson, it seems that Kentucky is not pursuing him heavily either. Per Hopson and his mom, Gillispie has not even called Scotty. I think it is a matter of Hopson's reputation of not giving 100% effort and his propensity to whine if he does not get his showtime. He has been told so much that he is a one and done player that he actually believes it.

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Posted by DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu on March 4, 2008 at 8:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We need five-star Leslie McDonald out of Memphis. I bet BP called him before leaving FedEx Forum.

Posted by THE_VOL on March 4, 2008 at 8:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Old news! I reported this yesterday on the Hall article - oh, sorry, I don't know anything. LOL Way to stay on top of things Griff!

Now, while there is only one scholarship left for next year - and yes, Hopson is the #1 target - do NOT be surprised if another becomes available IF the right kid can be landed. But hey, what do I know!

Posted by rccheek on March 4, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Isn't the picture labeled wrong? Isn't it Dan West and not Kenny Hall? Compare to the action shot below.

Posted by shopsports on March 4, 2008 at 8:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes, Pearl will deserve a raise, but let's not forget, Summitt has been very loyal, she has won for a long time now, and sells tickets. We have to budget for both. That is just the way it is. Those who love it, can pay higher ticket prices.

Posted by russ on March 4, 2008 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pearl deserves a raise. Summit is the highest paid WB coach (as she should be), but why give her more? She needs to thank Pearl and Fulmer for the money she makes now!

Posted by VenomousVol on March 4, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

shopsports! Pat's salary and Bruce's have absolutely nothing to do with one another. Pat is and should be the highest paid WOMENS coach in the land. UT should guarantee that she will always be the highest paid womens coach, she deserves that. BUT and this is a huge BUT, womens basketball doesn't sell the tickets, merchandise, or get anywhere near the exposure that mens basketball gets. ESPN hyped the UT/Memphis game more than they do the womens final four. So BP should make more than Pat, for those reasons and the fact that he will draw more on the open market. Nobody will pay Pat more than she is making now, not another school or the WNBA either.

Posted by brownsvillevol on March 4, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

cam tatum can shoot anywhere on the floor i wish pearl wouldn't have redshirted him but it was either him or brian williams and at the time we needed brian more because duke was out.

Posted by brownsvillevol on March 4, 2008 at 9:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

and as for scotty hopson he will most likely either choose us or louisville.he likes petino and pearl but some say he has narrowed it down to these two schools.wether he comes here or not he more than likely will be a one and done player,some say he is that good.

Posted by GreerVol22 on March 4, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

AirForce. KY passing on some guys is not a bad thing. It worked out for a guy named Lofton.

Posted by KingsportVol on March 4, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What Greer said

Posted by CatScratchFever on March 4, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lofton turned out to be a great player for sure. But the thing that truly has made him special is that he is an exemplary team player and ambassador for the university.

Everything that I have read or heard about Hopson to this point is that although he is an amazing talent, he has a "me first" attitude. He and his mother have made it clear that he "will be starting" wherever he goes and that he is most likely a one year player only. Scouting reports have indicated that he also has a tendency to give up on plays and several have even stated that he will pout at times. Do I think that this will translate into how his college career will be? Not necessarily. He can always mature and become a valuable part of a team. I just think for any team though, there is some risk with signing Hopson.

Lofton did not have the talent in high school he posesses now as a college player. It can be understood why Kentucky would pass on him then. Hopson on the other hand is a Parade All-American. He is much better known than Lofton was as a high schooler.

Anyway, it will be interesting to watch Hopson's career no matter where he goes.

Posted by Basketball_Jones on March 4, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If this Hopson kid comes to UT, and I think he will UT will have another great recruiting class. If Pearl can win without Mickey D All Americans think what he'll do when we get a couple. I am excited to see this Woolridge kid play, I remember his dad spent alot of time above the rim in his day.

What we really need though are some guys who can shoot. Losing Lofton and the spotty Jajuan will really hurt us, even though now in the clutch I would rely more on Tyler that Chris, Clo really struggles against guys who are 6-4+ and those fade aways with a 6-7 guy in his face he was hitting last year don't go down quite as easy this year.

Hopefully we'll the 2nd #1 seed in the tourney and get to play in Alabama. I heard on ESPN last night that they think if we win out and win the SEC that we'll jump Memphis due to RPI and head to head matchup. I don't want to see the #2 seed in our bracket be Kansas, I want it to be Duke.

Posted by rabidvolfan on March 4, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Shopsports, you have to be out of your mind to think we need to pay Summit what we are going to pay Pearl. The demand isn't even close. You surely don't think other people are going to be calling Summit and offering her similar money to what we are paying her. They will be calling Bruce offering him double of what we are paying him. Summit is losing out to Geno anyway. Geno has kicked Pats butt in recruiting lately and all Pat can do is cancel the series with UConn out of jealousy.

Posted by mparker on March 4, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BRAD SUMMEY

it's cause i'm legally blind, and can't read very well, you sorry-a$$3d jerk.

is it possible for you to EVER not be a jerk??? every dang post you make is bitter and nasty.

what the heck, are you just looking for someone to clock you???

Posted by mparker on March 4, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

airforceone:
great post. Some of what I read on Lofton said he was evaluated 'incorrectly' in HS as a point guard.

Most likely the best thing that ever happened to Chris was NOT getting recruited by UK, since he 1) got PT at tenn and 2) had a big chip to motivate him.

Posted by mparker on March 4, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

heels_fan:
I'd like to see one of our bigs develop into an inside enforcer. There are times we need someone to board and box and just generally push people around, and we don't quite have the player to do it:
Wayne is good offensively, but isn't always aggressive; Duke is aggressive, but he isn't that big; Brian is big, but still has weight to lose and skills to gain (still think he might be a real force as a junior and senior).

Posted by murrayvol on March 4, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

heels_fan: I have some #s for you - KU 109-TxTech 51. Kansas will not be a #2 in anyone's bracket. Their next loss (if they get one) will be in the NCAAs.

Re Lofton: The best thing that ever happened to him was getting no love from UK or UL out of HS. If he goes to either place, he becomes a role playing 8-10 minutes/game spot shooter. As the Army would say: He's become all he could be at Tennessee. I think most of us will settle for that.

And Hopson?? Beats me. I doubt that Pearl will ever risk team chemistry for any player.

Posted by CatScratchFever on March 4, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mparker. To say that Lofton was evaluated incorrectly is an understatement of a lifetime. I think that was one of the problems with Tubby Smith.

murrayvol. You are exactly correct in that any good coach will not risk team chemistry for the sake of any one player. You stand to lose much more than you can gain.

Posted by DSaVol on March 4, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A few observations on today's discussions:

1. Summit has essentially maxed out. She may get some raises but she's at the ceiling for all practical purposes. Understand that the girls don't even pay their own way on a straight up basis so don't tell me how many tickets she sells and women's championships are only worth a fraction of men's titles. Don't worry paranoid Vol fans - Pearl will get taken care of and he ain't goin' anywhere! As for Pat - yawn....

2. Hopson is supposedly an outstanding player but who really knows? After all, IF you've seen him play it's against HS kids and he originally committed to MISSISSIPPI FREAKIN' STATE! Either he got the right number for that decision or a whole bunch of big time hoops schools didn't want to mess with him - or both. As for him being a one and done guy - LMFAO!!! - weren't Ramar and Duke and Wayne in that category too???? If all these guys who are supposed to be one and done actually were, the NBA would draft nothing but freshmen! Don't believe the hype on any of these kids cause only 3 to 5 a year are actually as good as advertised AND make the adjustments to the college game. I recall Tony Jones talking about Duke being a freshman of the year guy, Ramar being one and done and Wayne being an All-SEC caliber player. Still waiting.....

murrayvol...kansas needs to beat TX twice before they get a #1. A 60 pt win over Tx Tech is, well, not much to brag about. It really doesn't matter if a team is a #1 or #2 since they're gonna have to beat at least 3 outstanding teams anyway. TN was a #2 two years ago and lost in Rd 2 while they were a #4 last yr and missed the Elite 8 by a play. Just gotta go beat whoever is in front of you and hope some of the big boys in your bracket get upset along the way.

Posted by CatScratchFever on March 4, 2008 at 1:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DSaVol, Just to clarify the point I made about Hopson. It was he and his mother that had reported that he would be a one and done player. Do I believe it? Not really. He has not proven anything against D-1 talent other than a few AAU games he may have played----and those games usually are typical of exhibition kind of basketball.

Personally, I think he will be a solid player, but not the next coming of Michael Jordan as some AAU followers have indicated he will be.

Posted by Basketball_Jones on March 4, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MurrayVol I'm with DSA on this one. I wouldn't base a teams seeding on a game like this. K-State played them pretty good the other night at home and Beasley picked up 2 fouls in 3 minutes, Walker was in fould trouble all night. That was a homer job by the refs, both Beasley fouls were ticky tacky.

DSA you made the point abot Ramar was supposed to be a one and done player. I think he really had that ability off the dribble but he can't shoot a lick. If he could learn to jump stop and hit the pull up jumper instead of sometimes going all the way to the basket out of control and getting a charge he would be a much more effective player. Derrick Rose at Tiger High does it real well and hits 10-15 footers all day.

As far as Chism goes, he plays like an All SEC player some games then disappears at times (sounds like Jajuan). I think he and Duke need to box each other before every game to get worked up and get mean inside. Only time will tell on this though.

Posted by yemmusdarb on March 4, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mparker: you must be dyslexic, too? you read that pretty well for someone who's "legally blind". but hey, i'll try to be nicer to you from now on..... i can see your feelings get hurt easily.

I'd rather get McDonald than HoPson to be honest with everyone. McDonald seems to be way more head strong and less of a me-first guy. Either way, as long as we get our first ever MCD's AA at some point in the next 2 recruiting classes I will be ecstatic.

Posted by brownsvillevol on March 4, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i agree if ramar would just pull up and hit 6-15 footers we would be unbeatable since he can penitrate as good as any point guard in college basketball just think he gets caught up in going to the rim.

Posted by volfan_in_mississippi on March 4, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DSaVol: Why the surprise that someone would commit to Mississippi State?

Travis Outlaw, Jonathan Bender, Monta Ellis, and Al Jefferson all committed to State before deciding to go straight to the NBA.

Posted by DSaVol on March 4, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

volfan...didn't say I was surprised. My point was that MSU isn't exactly a national powerhouse - yeah, they've had some moderate success over the years - but they aren't NC, Duke, Kansas, UCLA, etc...which is typically where guys who are supposed to be as good as Hopson get nabbed quickly. Of course, the more likely scenario is what I said - he got the right number just as those you mentioned in your post surely did. Too bad for Stansbury that the NBA has a higher salary cap otherwise he might be the new John Wooden.

Posted by volfan_in_mississippi on March 4, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DSaVol: Yeah, I see your point, and it is kind of a joke here that anytime Stansbury lands a big commit then the kid is going pro.

Posted by Ironcity on March 4, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

AF One interesting insight on Hopson. Is he from a big city (near Cincy or Lousiville)? Most problem players seem to come from the inner city. They struggle with school and they struggle socially in the college environment. I would trust CP with his ability to get this kids head on staight if its just the big kid i a small pond mentality. I have seen him do it to a certain extent with R Smith.

Posted by brownsvillevol on March 4, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hopson is from hopkinsville near ft.campbell and no it is not a big city but still has its problems.

Posted by mparker on March 4, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BRAD SUMMEY
It's the details, and the proofing, that can't get done.

Look, I don't give a d@mn if you are 'nice' or not, but the constant personal slams on people get old.

Anyway, I was tired when I wtote the post, and what I was trying to get across was this:
Ramar can play 1, 2, or maybe even 3. The 2 in UT's system is not limited to a SG type player. However, if Mr. Hopson is a good SG, he'll certainly get a long look.

ONe thing is for certain, it would be nice if CBP gets more options for lineups.

Posted by brownsvillevol on March 4, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

it is very possible we leave the three guard system next year and play more of a physical type line up

Posted by TK on March 4, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We need a PG. Ramar Smith is not a point guard. He plays street ball and has a hard time playing in a controled system. That is why his play is so up and down. On the press he should be called Kentucky Fried Chicken...cause he gets fried. But,he must be the best BP has. At the first of the year I thought Tabb would play more PG. I do not question Bruce though.

Posted by mparker on March 4, 2008 at 4:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TK:
what Ramar can do VERY well is break down a D. He just has to do more things once he DOES break it down.

While I hate to see Chris and JaJuan graduate, next year will be Bruce's first 'Burce' team. Doesnt' that seem odd?? It feels like he's been here for longer than 3 years.

Posted by brownsvillevol on March 4, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lets face it guys bruce has already recruited very well i believe last years class was ranked #6 in the nation and appears to be heading for a top 5 national recruiting class if not #1 or #2 overall. bruce will have the the tallent here and i suspect for a really long time.he's turning tennessee into a basketball powerhouse.

Posted by ssukonic on March 4, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ramar is an interesting player to analyse. He's a heck of an athlete.....just not that stable point guard who's always going to make good decisions and if you don't guard him will make you pay. Now, he does make you pay on the dribble drive as well as anyone as someone mentioned. I wonder how much time he's putting into his shooting. He needs big time work. I know there was an article some time back where coach pearl was encouraging him to shoot the 3. I don't think he's taken one in a month. Of course, we've been playing pretty tight games here recently. What I do like about him also is that when he lost the starting position to Howell there for awhile, it didn't look like he was sulking at all....just determined to do well when he got the chance. So, I think the good attitude is there. Would love to know the inside info on that though.....

Posted by brownsvillevol on March 4, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ramar can shoot and hit the three we've all seen him do it.he just lacks the confidence in his shot wich seems odd but when you're playing with the likes of chris and jujaun i think anyone would tend to give the ball up to them to make the shot.

Posted by bigbluevol on March 4, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ramar hit a three against auburn and I'm pretty sure he took a three against UK, but he did not make it.

Posted by zjcvols on March 4, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Childress will not play next year... he'd done. Williams better be worth the two-year wait b/c he's taking possible minutes away from Jurick (who I heard will be a stud). If Hopson comes, here will the lineup next year

Starters Bench
PG R.Smith PG D.West
SG S.Hopson SG J.Tabb/C.Tatum
SF J.Prince SF R.Woolridge/C.Tatum
PF T.Smith PF D.Crews/P.Jurick
C W.Chism C B.Williams/P.Jurick

Let's say T.Smith leaves (which I'm 70% sure he will) The lineup looks like this. Hopson comes here

Starters Bench
PG R.Smith PG D.West
SG S.Hopson SG J.Tabb/C.Tatum
SF J.Prince SF R.Wooldridge/C.Tatum
PF D.Crews PF P.Jurick
C W. Chism C B.Williams

If Hopson doesn't come, Tatum would start. If Ty Smith stays, this is a FF team, if ty smith leaves, it's still a top 12-16 team

Posted by knoxville_born on March 4, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Go to YouTube and type in "daniel west saginaw" to see a video of highlights from West's AAU team. Dude looks like a baller!

Posted by navyvolinva on March 4, 2008 at 5:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?sec...

Posted by TK on March 4, 2008 at 6 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree Ramar can drive. BUT, he very seldom passes once he gets to the paint. With Lofton and J Smith spotting up for 3's he could get more open shots for them if he would pass from the paint. But, he has a shoot 1st pass 7th head. Who told the very last shot of last year? Lofton?..no Bradshaw?..no J Smith?...no It was Ramar on a drive and Oden slammed it back at him.

Posted by THE_VOL on March 4, 2008 at 6:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some of you are full of crap and some are full of comedy with all these projections of line-ups and who's gonna do what next year! LMFAO!!! Why don't we just worry about finishing this year the way we all hope to and let BP worry about next year.

Of course I DO appreciate all the expertise on our PG play given that those spewing it have likely never played tiddly winks beyond jr. high! Get a life fools!

Posted by redneckerson on March 4, 2008 at 6:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

the vol - the ultimate combination of arrogance and ignorance. By the way, haven't you totally l'd your fa off by now?

Posted by vol4jesus on March 4, 2008 at 7:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He is the energizer'funny' who keeps reinventing hisself over and over and over......They call him Mr. Johnson out of respect for his one and only excellence as per his own admittance. The pot called the kettle black? Ah I am so glad my life does not revolve around being stroked or admired by my fellow posters. I do appreciate those who humbly offer their opinions for discussion sake. Go VOLS beat the gators!!!

Posted by TK on March 4, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you do not like our opinions. Watch the news and hear BP talk about how PG play needs to get better.

Posted by knoxville_born on March 4, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Awewsome link navyvol!

the_vol: it doesn't exactly take a brain surgeon or a former pro to tell that our point guard play could use some improvement, get a life yourself, instead of being a chat room analyst

Posted by Colliervol on March 4, 2008 at 9:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

+1 for redneckerson. (Whaddya' think Red? If he's laughed his f-a off, maybe the rest of him can follow it and disappear.)

TK hit it right. If BP says our point guard play needs improving, I think I'll trust his opinion on the subject. Maybe that's why a lot of folks are discussing it. Duh.

Posted by splinterdand on March 5, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The Kentucky's of the basketball world recruit potential one-and-done players every year. You have to recruit that type, even if they may leave early if you want to consistenly compete for final fours.

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on March 5, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The Lady Vols don't pay their own way? How do you figure that? This year they have a 15,796 average in attendence, just like it is most years. Most arenas around the country don't even hold 15,796.

And Pat has held that average for many years, while our mens teams struggled. Lady Vols do pay their own way, and then some.

I understand many folks don't care a rats rump about Womens Hoops, but that isn't a good reason to put down the most storied womens program in the country. Especially when you are making up facts.

I very much hope CBP gets a good raise this year, right now it is very evident that he deserves it. BUt his salary has nothing to do with what CPS is paid or vice versa. Pat isn't topped out, and she will continue to get raises. Would she go somewhere else? for the right money she just might, just as CBP would, it is simple economics.

I ccan't see CBP ever getting the $4 million plus that Florida is paying, but he will get better than $2 million as soon as he starts bringing home Championships in both the SEC and Nationally.

Maybe the mens baseball, track and swimming teams can give up some of the extra money they are bringing in for a CBP raise.

Posted by promiselandfarm on March 5, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why will Childress not play next year?

Posted by Basketball_Jones on March 5, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cause he sucks

Posted by foreverorange on March 5, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I've seen childress hit 3's more consistently than howell. May he can play point guard.