Bruce Pearl, abruptly retires

[cliftonparksufan]

Not a fan but gotta be honest, don't have a beef with how he played his departure. Taker care of his son giving him a program that is in excellent shape, gets out while he still has his fastball (or seems to), etc. I can think of some other family related transitions that didn't leave the program in as good of shape.

I do find it funny how some of these big names (ahem Saban, Dabo and now Pearl) are getting out or struggling to adapt just as the cheating is leveling out for everyone.

Here is the official video. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I'm not a fan of naming a successor slightly underhanded. Especially playing in arguably, the most competitive conference.

This is how Bruce Pearl announced he is handing over Auburn's men's basketball program to his son Steven. (🎥 via Auburn Athletics Department) | Front Office Sports | 12 comments

This is how Bruce Pearl announced he is handing over Auburn's men's basketball program to his son Steven. (🎥 via Auburn Athletics Department) | 12 comments on LinkedIn

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[CardiacCuse]

I don't disagree, there are a lot of talented coaches that are just waiting for their first chance. That being said, nepotism is never a good look, implied or otherwise. The fact that Bruce waited until right before the season is what concerns me. He didnt give them a chance to explore the options.

nah i am in no way excusing pearl or on his side...just speaking generally about "resumes" and overrated they are

 

[Sudano]

Bruce Pearl is in the Epstein Files...

 

[RandygoCuse]

Agree. Plus he already had a head coaching offer from U of Rochester if SU had turned Boeheim down.

And FWIW, he was undefeated as the golf coach. Of course, he only called it in if they won - but still

 

[Cheriehoop]

And FWIW, he was undefeated as the golf coach. Of course, he only called it in if they won - but still

Did you know Jim Boeheim played golf at Syracuse for 2 years? ‘He was a legitimate 3-handicap’

Most people know that Jim Boeheim coached the SU golf team, but as an undergrad he earned two varsity letters with the team.

www.syracuse.com

 

[DoctorBombay]

Pearl gives off a "slimy used-car salesman" vibe, much like PayPalCal.
Not a fan.

 

[RF2044]

So many articles out there explain why he’s awful.

This is a good summary.

Why some people hate Bruce Pearl: A timeline

One of college basketball’s most boisterous personalities also has one of the sport’s shadiest pasts.

www.sbnation.com

“For others who have closely followed Pearl’s career for decades, the tears, the smile, the gimmicks all seem like little more than masking agents to distract the public from the fact that the man is a phony, a cheat, and a snitch.”

I've hated him ever since he tried to snitch on former Corcoran HS player, Jimmy Collins.

Which is ironic, given that a significant portion of his D1 tenure has been marred by cheating, recruiting violations, etc.

Scumbag hypocrite, and a blatant / repeat cheater.

 

[Cheriehoop]

I've hated him ever since he tried to snitch on former Corcoran HS player, Jimmy Collins.

Which is ironic, given that a significant portion of his D1 tenure has been marred by cheating, recruiting violations, etc.

Scumbag hypocrite, and a blatant / repeat cheater.

Yes , it was sad what he did to Jimmy Collins coaching career. Sadly just read he passed away in 2020, didn’t know that.