When I was a student at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), I attended basketball games religiously. The men’s team sucked. The women’s team piled up National Championships. It was hell because all the while, we had this great arena, and a team that simply couldn’t get it done. Don Devoe, Alan Houston’s dad, Some dude with the last name Green, Buzz Peterson - all fine men, I ‘m sure…but as exciting as a ham sandwich.

Bruce Pearl has brought an excitement to Tennessee Basketball that hasn’t been seen since the days of the Ernie & Bernie Show. And how could you possibly dislike a guy who has such exuberance and love of his job? Here’s a taste of the Pearl experience:

Bruce Pearl feels up Erin Andrews

Bruce Pearl Paints his chest and cheers on Lady Vols

Bruce Pearl on Rome is Burning

Bruce Pearl winning friends and influencing people