I wonder if Tyndall realizes...

[Black Diamond Vol]

...that more than than anyone else- the fans, players, anyone; he needs to win this game for himself.  Because right or wrong, you lose to Bruce Pearl at home, in his return to Knoxville, there's going to be some noise in the system.  It doesn't matter that Tyndall has exceeded expectations this year- lose this game, and a segment of this fanbase will NOT be happy.

[VinnieVOL]

Nah, it would've stung but it wasn't a must win at all IMO.

[VinnieVOL]

Patrick Murray tweeted that Stephen Pearl was crying on Bruce's shoulder outside Auburn's locker room after the game.   

[TheRealOrange]

Patrick Murray tweeted that Stephen Pearl was crying on Bruce's shoulder outside Auburn's locker room after the game.   

Coach Pearl was choked up during the post game interview I saw.  He clearly still loves Knoxville and his time at UT, IMO.  I don't know much about Tyndall, but Bruce is still my favorite Vols basketball coach.  It's a shame he messed up.

[VinnieVOL]

Coach Pearl was choked up during the post game interview I saw.  He clearly still loves Knoxville and his time at UT, IMO.  I don't know much about Tyndall, but Bruce is still my favorite Vols basketball coach.  It's a shame he messed up.

Definitely a shame.