re: Bruce Pearl VS. Trent Johnson. Who should be LSU's coach?

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His use of timeout management is full of errors.

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Can't disagree there.

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He has not had any real success since he arrived in Red Stick

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He won the SEC in 08-09. Not just the West, the whole damn thing. If you're going to criticize (which is warranted), at least give credit when it's due.

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We had no problem packing John Brady's bags for him when he had a horrible year when his players were plagued with injuries. This, of course, happening the year after he led them to the Final Four!

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It was two seasons after the Final Four appearance

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So who should be the next hire? Bruce Pearl

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Yes he was sucessful at Tenn. Yes he built a solid program. Yes he brought excitement to the program. He also committed major NCAA infractions. Whether you personally feel they were minor in nature, the fact is that he broke rules. He was suspended by the conference for half of the SEC season! When has that ever happend? Obviously the comissioner felt the violations were serious.

Your bio says that you are a teacher and coach. As a coach, are you openly advocating violating rules as long as they are "minor" infractions? Would you lie to your superior with the justification that "it's just small violations, no one was hurt and we can keep winning?" What kind of example does that set?

Ultimately LSU may need a new basketball coach. If TJ doesn't improve the program next year, then I'll be on the bandwagon with those wanting a new coach. However, hiring Bruce Pearl would open up the ENTIRE athletic program to intense scrutiny. LSU doesn't need to reduce itself to that level.