Bruce Pearl, who led Tennessee to an unprecedented six straight NCAA Tournament appearances, is out as the Vols' head basketball coach, sources told ESPN.com. The university has yet to announce Pearl's ouster, but sources said that Pearl was informed of the decision on Monday. According to sources, it was ultimately Tennessee chancellor Jimmy Cheek's call to fire Pearl. It's also expected that Cheek will be heavily involved in the search for Tennessee's next coach and will play a leading role on the search committee. All that remains is to finalize a financial settlement for Pearl and his assistants. Source ESPN
First Kiffin now Pearl....what's the common denominator? UT's AD Mike Hamilton. Don't get me wrong I wouldn't cross the street to piss on a UT fan on fire. But they have to fire Hamilton as well.
