Bruce Pearl has not taken long to make an impact on the University of Tennessee. A year ago, his first season in Knoxville, he led the Volunteers to a #2 seed in the NCAA tournament and took home SEC coach of the year honors. He drew national attention for his flashy Tennessee orange blazer and his extreme enthusiasm on the sidelines. Tonight he again made news for his wardrobe selection, or more appropriately, lack thereof. At tonight's Lady Vols game versus top ranked Duke, Pearl sat shirtless with his players in the students section. His chest had a large orange "V" painted on as part of "Go Vols" (shown above, taken from http://msn.foxsports.com/wcbk/story/6398446). Save for the Boise State game, this is my favorite sports story of the new year.
Pearl's unbridled enthusiasm personifies what college athletics is all about. He understands that college sports is about the student-athletes. Having his players root on fellow students who fill a similar role on campus demonstrates everything that is right with amateur sports. School spirit seperates the NCAA from the professional ranks. By acknowledging and embracing that fact, Pearl shows his impact on the program is reaching far beyond their improvement on the court.
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