BOOM - Pearl has been hired

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2014, 12:31:32 PM »

As much flack as most of us have given JJ over the years--and a lot of it deserved very rightfully, I might add-- he has made some fantastic hires. I mean out of the park hires. TBD on the results but damn, I guess this is the 4th homer.

Tarheel · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2014, 12:35:38 PM »

Very good news for the Auburn Basketball Program! I have to agree with others; if he can't improve it I don't know who else could do it who is available.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2014, 12:35:47 PM »

We're still shitty

But srlsy shitty, I recall seeing some pieces on Pearl's time at UT. He was doing the Trooper thing in the cafeteria, getting up on tables and leading cheers. Getting the student body excited about the program.

On another note, I'm not making fun of Bret Bulemia anymore for being a slob and having a smoking hot wife. Pearl is not a slob but he ain't exactly a Chippendale dancer either. How $$$ in the $$$ world did he $$$ get a wife like $$$ that?

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2014, 12:44:27 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on March 18, 2014, 12:35:47 PM

We're still shootty

But srlsy shootty, I recall seeing some pieces on Pearl's time at UT. He was doing the Trooper thing in the cafeteria, getting up on tables and leading cheers. Getting the student body excited about the program.

On another note, I'm not making fun of Bret Bulemia anymore for being a slob and having a smoking hot wife. Pearl is not a slob but he ain't exactly a Chippendale dancer either. How $$$ in the $$$ world did he $$$ get a wife like $$$ that?

Look, he may be like me and not be able to wear Bermuda shorts in summer. Or, his Rabbi may have left a happy bump on him at circumcision.

Don't just jump to the conclusion that his smoking hot babe for a wife is with him for the money. And as a former Chippendale dancer, I am insulted that you use this in your example. Just because we danced professionally and look "hot" by societies standard does not mean that people should treat us as objects in their illustrations and analogies.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2014, 01:00:58 PM »

Quote from: WiregrassTiger on March 18, 2014, 12:44:27 PM

Look, he may be like me and not be able to wear Bermuda shorts in summer. Or, his Rabbi may have left a happy bump on him at circumcision.

Don't just jump to the conclusion that his smoking hot babe for a wife is with him for the money. And as a former Chippendale dancer, I am insulted that you use this in your example. Just because we danced professionally and look "hot" by societies standard does not mean that people should treat us as objects in their illustrations and analogies.

The Six · « **Reply #25 on:** March 18, 2014, 01:08:54 PM »

Pearl's been a HC 19 season. 17 of those, his team made the NCAA tourney.

Auburn's been to the NCAA tourney 8 times total.

Basketball Wood. I most definitely has it!

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #26 on:** March 18, 2014, 02:04:01 PM »

Happy about the hire. Even though his name had been thrown around the last few days, I never even seriously considered Pearl coming here. Why would a guy with his credentials come to a basketball shit hole like Auburn? There are several jobs opening up around the country with much more potential and recent success than ours, including Virginia Tech in the ACC.

As many have said, name one coach that has gone on to greater success after a stint at AU. Here's the thing. Tony Barbee didn't become a shitty coach overnight. Lebo proved he could win somewhere else. Just about any coach around the country can handle the X's and O's...but it's about the Jimmy's and Joe's. No one has been able to recruit to this program for over 15 years. Why? They invested the money in a badly needed new arena and made the game experience 10X what it was. And the program is in worse shape than it's ever been.

WT and I were going back and forth on this and he mentioned what some have talked about. Is it the shoe/apparel contract? Some feel we're black balled ($1 to WT) because of it and we're never going to get the players as long as we're with Under Armour. If that's the case, how does Pearl overcome that? How does Pearl finally get legit D1 players to come to Auburn? If he can't, he'll just be added to the list of failed AU Corches.

I'm not trying to be negative but 15+ years of being a laughing stock in an overall shitty league has just jaded me. Love the fact that JJ or whoever is responsible for this hire went after the splash hire...the biggest name available. Great job!!! But, how does Bruce Pearl do what few before him have been able to do...get top notch players to sign with Auburn.

CCTAU · « **Reply #27 on:** March 18, 2014, 02:05:00 PM »

So do we rename the arena the "Black Pearl"?

What will the student section be called, "The Pearl Necklaces"?.

Just read what Dax's uncle in the above post had to say. Damn, he needs a pick me up!

Saniflush · « **Reply #28 on:** March 18, 2014, 02:06:25 PM »

Jay Jacobs open letter...

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When I made the decision to move our basketball program in a new direction, I pledged to find a coach who will lead a turnaround. I promised to hire the coach who will give our student-athletes a chance to succeed on the court and in the classroom.

We found our man in Coach Bruce Pearl. We needed a leader who will bring passion and energy to our program, and Coach Pearl fit the mold better than anyone.

We found a coach who agrees with me - it's time to win.

With this hire, the bar has been raised for Auburn basketball. Coach Pearl is a proven winner. He will work tirelessly to generate excitement for our program, and his track record says he will succeed.

As you no doubt know, Coach Pearl was removed from coaching for three years after an NCAA infractions case that occurred at his previous job.

After looking at the case and talking to Coach Pearl face to face, I am convinced without a doubt that he has learned from his mistake.

I've thought about this a great deal, and obviously so has Coach Pearl. I believe people who are genuine and sincere deserve second chances. If I did not believe Coach Pearl's apologies were sincere and heartfelt, I would not have even considered him.

I believe his apology was heartfelt and his remorse is real. I believe people deserve a chance for redemption when they admit their mistakes, and that is why I hired him.

This is a great day for Auburn. I believe you will enjoy getting to know Coach Pearl, and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that the future of Auburn basketball has never been brighter.

Thank you for your support. God Bless and War Eagle!

Jay Jacobs

P.S. If you don't have tickets already, put down a deposit for the 2014-2015 basketball season. For information on tickets, please call Tigers Unlimited at 1-855-282-2010. You don't want to miss it.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #29 on:** March 18, 2014, 02:07:29 PM »

Quote from: TheSix on March 18, 2014, 01:08:54 PM

Pearl's been a HC 19 season. 17 of those, his team made the NCAA tourney.

Auburn's been to the NCAA tourney 8 times total.

Basketball Wood. I most definitely has it!

Break out the Starburys...we goin' dancin'!!

Kaos · « **Reply #30 on:** March 18, 2014, 02:11:52 PM »

Who shows up first in the stands dressed like ZZ Top?

AWK · « **Reply #31 on:** March 18, 2014, 02:21:52 PM »

Now at the TigersX Basketball outing we will actually watch basketball (and actually fucking go) next year!

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #32 on:** March 18, 2014, 02:22:00 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on March 18, 2014, 02:04:01 PM

Happy about the hire. Even though his name had been thrown around the last few days, I never even seriously considered Pearl coming here. Why would a guy with his credentials come to a basketball shoot hole like Auburn? There are several jobs opening up around the country with much more potential and recent success than ours, including Virginia Tech in the ACC.

As many have said, name one coach that has gone on to greater success after a stint at AU. Here's the thing. Tony Barbee didn't become a shootty coach overnight. Lebo proved he could win somewhere else. Just about any coach around the country can handle the X's and O's...but it's about the Jimmy's and Joe's. No one has been able to recruit to this program for over 15 years. Why? They invested the money in a badly needed new arena and made the game experience 10X what it was. And the program is in worse shape than it's ever been.

WT and I were going back and forth on this and he mentioned what some have talked about. Is it the shoe/apparel contract? Some feel we're black balled ($1 to WT) because of it and we're never going to get the players as long as we're with Under Armour. If that's the case, how does Pearl overcome that? How does Pearl finally get legit D1 players to come to Auburn? If he can't, he'll just be added to the list of failed AU Corches.

I'm not trying to be negative but 15+ years of being a laughing stock in an overall shootty league has just jaded me. Love the fact that JJ or whoever is responsible for this hire went after the splash hire...the biggest name available. Great job!!! But, how does Bruce Pearl do what few before him have been able to do...get top notch players to sign with Auburn.

One of two things we need to hope for: that a new shoe contract is in the works OR Bruce Pearl is a big enough name to overcome the shoe obstacle and attract elite players. You are right about getting the players and about Lebo, etc. We gotsta get 'em here. One big difference between this hire and those, at least I think, is that his reputation is already established as one of the better coaches in the biz. They were both up and comers, imo.

Obviously, he could fizzle here. We all know it. But, he gives us as good of a shot as anyone out there that would consider it. And, I'm delightfully surprised that he did decide to come. Hopefully, that means that he intends to turn us into a winner for reals. I would like to think he isn't risking his rep on just collecting a paycheck till he can move on to the ACC.

Saniflush · « **Reply #33 on:** March 18, 2014, 03:35:45 PM »

This cat got in a mosh pit of Auburn students when he got off the plane.
He is in!

AWK · « **Reply #34 on:** March 18, 2014, 03:36:30 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on March 18, 2014, 03:35:45 PM

This cat got in a mosh pit of Auburn students when he got off the plane.
He is in!

Awesome video of just that:

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WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #35 on:** March 18, 2014, 03:42:47 PM »

Quote from: AWK on March 18, 2014, 03:36:30 PM

Awesome video of just that:

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This is absolutely great. I gots to say, I've never been this excited about a basketball hire. I don't know how real the guy is and don't want to know. I'm sold. That about the cell phone was classic.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #36 on:** March 18, 2014, 03:57:16 PM »

We bowlin' baby!

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #37 on:** March 18, 2014, 03:58:33 PM »

Do you know how to download videos to Facebook?

Tiger Wench · « **Reply #38 on:** March 18, 2014, 04:00:44 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on March 18, 2014, 03:35:45 PM

This cat got in a mosh pit of Auburn students when he got off the plane.
He is in!

That.

That did it.

All in.

And yes, he's kind of chunky but in a lovable teddy bear kind of way. And the over the top personality is attractive as well. I can see where he'd score a hot wife - it may not all be the $$$. I'll bet he is fun to be around and be married to.

Saniflush · « **Reply #39 on:** March 18, 2014, 04:01:30 PM »

Quote from: AWK on March 18, 2014, 03:36:30 PM

Awesome video of just that:

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Looks like everyone who has been going to the games was there to welcome him at the airport....All 30 of them.