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I can’t think of another coach in the country who is more fun than Bruce Pearl. He has pulled some shenanigans over the last few years that have certainly given his University of Tennessee plenty of publicity. His latest antic, a rap performance, may top them all.
With Pearl, you can always expect the unexpected. From hanging out in the student section, to wearing orange suits, to painting his naked upper body orange for a lady vols’ game, he is a riot. If you are looking to play for a coach who likes to have fun, Tennessee is the place to be.
At a Tennessee awards ceremony last week, Pearl added to his lure. During an onstage rap performance, Pearl made a guest appearance. In what can only be described as awesome attire, Pearl showed off his rap skills. No word yet if he wrote his own lyrics.
Some people criticize Pearl’s behavior. They say it is unprofessional and embarrassing. I say relax and enjoy it. If his behavior was truly unprofessional, the school would have punished him by now. He is having fun with his team and his school which he loves. If anything, his behavior does wonders for the school. Better players are attracted to the school because it appears that they will have some fun there. It is the exact opposite of the John Chaney years at Temple when he was famous for making his players practice at 5 a.m. Also, Pearl is keeping Tennessee in the news and relevant. The school was best known for women’s basketball and Peyton Manning. Now there is a buzz about the men’s basketball team as well.
Kudos Bruce Pearl for having some fun and doing your job at the same time. Check out the video below and determine for yourself if Snoop Dogg should be worried.
