UT wasn't going to hire the big dog coaches in the business. IMO. They have their own empires....own rabid fan bases.....and their own million dollar contracts. Maybe 10 years ago they could have hired those types but there are several programs out there right now that are what the LV program use to be.
I wish KJH the best of luck if in fact she is the hire and so far the reception hasn't been very positive on her hiring. Holly was fired with a .720 winning % and hiring a coach with a .578%.
That's an impressive winning percentage for Holly. But we all know she was headed in the wrong direction. She is the Bill Battle of the Lady Vols. Battle started out 10-1 with a Sugar Bowl win, but it was all down hill from there. Same with Holly.
As for hiring a big name, it seems we could have tried a bit harder. Some ladies coaches make an amazing amount these days, and with us paying a lot for football and likely paying more for men's basketball, maybe the finances have tightened up a bit. I am still disappointed not to make more of an attempt to get an outsider with a proven record though.
It's not official. If it is Kellie, I will welcome her and give her a chance. She did do well in two of three coaching jobs, and with this being her fourth job, that's a ton of coaching experience.
