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Holly Rowe defends critique of Tennessee's handling of Pat Summitt's legacy

ESPN reporter Holly Rowe elaborated on her critique of Tennessee’s athletic department, arguing that the Lady Vols’ legacy under Pat Summitt has been diminished. She deleted a post that sparked NIL-debate backlash but stood by her points, saying she’d rather address the issues directly with the AD. Rowe also notes the program’s struggles, including a depleted roster (zero players after a 16-14 season) and a transfer-portal exodus, while highlighting Summitt’s historic endowments as a benchmark for what the program once valued.

via Awful Announcing|

#holly-rowe #nil #pat-summitt

sports1 year ago•16 min saved

Lady Vols Triumph in Kim Caldwell's Debut with Relentless Press

Kim Caldwell, a surprise hire as head coach for the Tennessee Lady Vols, aims to restore the team's championship legacy with her fast-paced, high-pressure style of play. Despite skepticism due to her unconventional background and lack of ties to Tennessee, Caldwell's success at Division II and her innovative approach have impressed Tennessee's athletic director, Danny White. Caldwell's coaching philosophy emphasizes relentless effort and team chemistry, and she is determined to prove her worth by leading the Lady Vols back to national prominence.

via ESPN|

#coaching #kim-caldwell #pat-summitt

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Tennessee's New Coach Kim Caldwell Promises Unwavering Style and High Expectations"

Kim Caldwell, the new head coach of the Tennessee women's basketball team, emphasized that she plans to maintain her high-pressure, uptempo style of play that has brought her success at previous coaching positions. Caldwell aims to restore Tennessee's program to national prominence and expressed gratitude for the opportunity. She acknowledges the legacy of legendary coach Pat Summitt and hopes to honor it while striving to make the program and its fans proud.

via West Virginia MetroNews|

#coaching #kim-caldwell #pat-summitt

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Tennessee and Florida State dominate season openers

Bridgette Gordon, former Lady Vols basketball player and assistant coach, made her head coaching debut for Florida A&M against her alma mater. Despite losing to Tennessee, Gordon's team put up a strong performance, considering the delayed start to practices due to Hurricane Idalia. Gordon expressed her desire to make her former coach, Pat Summitt, proud and emphasized the importance of creating a sisterhood and a strong team culture. She believes her team has the potential to achieve something special in her first season as head coach.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|

#bridgette-gordon #coaching-debut #florida-aandm

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"College Baseball: Tennessee's Vitello Mentions Pat Summitt, LSU Live on Radio, Fans Eye CWS Title"

Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello mentioned the proud tradition of Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt after securing his first win in the College World Series against Stanford. Vitello emphasized the importance of the team's theme of "keep moving forward" and the desire to play together as a driving force for their success. The team is seeking redemption after dropping their first game in the CWS and is focused on continuing to move forward together.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|

#college-world-series #pat-summitt #redemption