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jmpenn90
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Posted: 06/12/14 12:19 pm ::: Diamond Deshields to TN |
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Per Inside TN.
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Str8_Butta
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Posted: 06/12/14 12:55 pm ::: |
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Yep!!! *does happy dance*
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bullsky
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Posted: 06/12/14 1:24 pm ::: |
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I think the big question is, will Holly be there to coach her?
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GlennMacGrady
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Shades
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Posted: 06/12/14 1:50 pm ::: |
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bullsky wrote: |
I think the big question is, will Holly be there to coach her? |
Who else would it be? I'm sure DeShields doesn't want to go to an unstable coaching situation.
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Jlcarter
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Posted: 06/12/14 2:14 pm ::: |
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This is BIG.
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ArtBest23
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Posted: 06/12/14 2:39 pm ::: |
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Shades wrote: |
bullsky wrote: |
I think the big question is, will Holly be there to coach her? |
Who else would it be? I'm sure DeShields doesn't want to go to an unstable coaching situation. |
I don't understand that. DeShields doesn't know any more than this board knows about Holly's future. I'm sure Holly told her she'll be around, but so what? The AD would probably say that today. He'd probably say that 24 hours before firing her too.
I'm not predicting Holly is going to get fired (I doubt she will) but Diamond wanting a stable situation has nothing to do with it and makes it neither more nor less likely.
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Youth Coach
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Posted: 06/12/14 2:41 pm ::: |
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I'm conflicted about this.
A player of the talent level DeShields possesses coming to Tennessee is great.
But I saw her piss poor attitude on display when I attended the UNC-BC game AT BC this past season and it disgusted me.
I hope during the year she sits out, she gets a better attitude. |
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ArtBest23
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Posted: 06/12/14 2:43 pm ::: |
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Jlcarter wrote: |
This is BIG. |
Why? Tennessee has never had a shortage of talent.
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ArtBest23
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summertime blues
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bullsky
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Posted: 06/12/14 3:17 pm ::: |
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ArtBest23 wrote: |
Shades wrote: |
bullsky wrote: |
I think the big question is, will Holly be there to coach her? |
Who else would it be? I'm sure DeShields doesn't want to go to an unstable coaching situation. |
I don't understand that. DeShields doesn't know any more than this board knows about Holly's future. I'm sure Holly told her she'll be around, but so what? The AD would probably say that today. He'd probably say that 24 hours before firing her too.
I'm not predicting Holly is going to get fired (I doubt she will) but Diamond wanting a stable situation has nothing to do with it and makes it neither more nor less likely. |
Tennessee can do much better than Holly Warlick. That's all I'm saying. Remember, Diamond has to sit out a year. Lots of time before she'll be in orange.
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~UK~
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Posted: 06/12/14 3:56 pm ::: |
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bullsky wrote: |
I think the big question is, will Holly be there to coach her? |
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~UK~
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Posted: 06/12/14 3:57 pm ::: |
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ArtBest23 wrote: |
Jlcarter wrote: |
This is BIG. |
Why? Tennessee has never had a shortage of talent. |
+1
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Oldfandepot2
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Posted: 06/12/14 4:09 pm ::: |
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Next year will be a transitional year for much of WCBB. I believe that following year there will be higher expectations or maybe more forgiveness this year for the coaches in the elite programs. Even though many Vol fans believe that FF next year is a reality, I don't see Holly being fired if they fall short.
JMHO as I am no means a peerless prognosticator.
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Str8_Butta
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Posted: 06/12/14 4:28 pm ::: |
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Tennessee hasn't had someone as good as DeShields since CP3 imo, they've been missing a Superstar imo. I know she isn't CP but this young lady is so talented, she was my favorite player to watch this past season.
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Jlcarter
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Posted: 06/12/14 4:37 pm ::: |
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ArtBest23 wrote: |
Jlcarter wrote: |
This is BIG. |
Why? Tennessee has never had a shortage of talent. |
The national freshman of the year, and game changer.
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coffy73
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Posted: 06/12/14 4:43 pm ::: |
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Str8_Butta wrote: |
Tennessee hasn't had someone as good as DeShields since CP3 imo, they've been missing a Superstar imo. I know she isn't CP but this young lady is so talented, she was my favorite player to watch this past season. |
They need a superstar who can lead and DeShields is definitely that! CP3 was a great leader who put the team on her back when they needed that boost and the Lady Vols haven't had that type of player since.
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ArtBest23
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Posted: 06/12/14 4:44 pm ::: |
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Jlcarter wrote: |
ArtBest23 wrote: |
Jlcarter wrote: |
This is BIG. |
Why? Tennessee has never had a shortage of talent. |
game changer. |
UNC 2013 29-7
UNC 2014 27-10
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terpsforever
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Posted: 06/12/14 6:07 pm ::: |
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I predict Diamond Deshields will be to the Vol nation what Candace Parker is/was. This is fantastic for the Vol nation! I can't wait to be there to watch her play. Yeah!!!!!!!!!
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GlennMacGrady
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Posted: 06/12/14 6:31 pm ::: |
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I believe DD will be a three time All-American and a strong NPOY candidate in her junior and senior years. |
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Jlcarter
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Posted: 06/12/14 7:23 pm ::: |
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I agree Glenn. She has got game.
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coffy73
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Posted: 06/12/14 9:12 pm ::: |
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ArtBest23 wrote: |
Jlcarter wrote: |
ArtBest23 wrote: |
Jlcarter wrote: |
This is BIG. |
Why? Tennessee has never had a shortage of talent. |
game changer. |
UNC 2013 29-7
UNC 2014 27-10 |
UNC 2013 - Second round loss in NCAA tourney
UNC 2014 - Elite 8 appearance (almost won too!)
Diamond is a game changer, the type of passionate player that can boost the confidence of her teammates, which Tenn. greatly needs!
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bekcat1
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Posted: 06/12/14 9:21 pm ::: |
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bullsky wrote: |
ArtBest23 wrote: |
Shades wrote: |
bullsky wrote: |
I think the big question is, will Holly be there to coach her? |
Who else would it be? I'm sure DeShields doesn't want to go to an unstable coaching situation. |
I don't understand that. DeShields doesn't know any more than this board knows about Holly's future. I'm sure Holly told her she'll be around, but so what? The AD would probably say that today. He'd probably say that 24 hours before firing her too.
I'm not predicting Holly is going to get fired (I doubt she will) but Diamond wanting a stable situation has nothing to do with it and makes it neither more nor less likely. |
Tennessee can do much better than Holly Warlick. That's all I'm saying. Remember, Diamond has to sit out a year. Lots of time before she'll be in orange. |
What an completely absurd statement to make from someone who, it seems, knows absolutely nothing about Tennessee.
Firstly, Holly Warlick is the exact right coach for Tennessee. I'm not exactly sure just who you think would be the better choice for head coach there, but I'm sure that right now, there isn't one. Not too many coaches would have duplicated her accomplishments by the end of their second year, especially after succeeding a legend who she cared about deeply.
At Tennessee, it's about more than wins and losses (although the Lady Vols do their fair share of winning). It's also about educating and graduating student athletes, developing their character,and going about their business in the most ethical way possible. No program goes about it cleaner than Tennessee, and no one knows that better than Holly.
I don't know where anyone gets the idea that Holly's situation is anything less than permanent. She's not going anywhere. The Lady Vols are in very good, very qualified hands.
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