Bruce Pearl (Auburn)
Pros: Vols fans love him, he’s a proven winner and he’d immediately inject life into the program. Tennessee fans are well aware of all his pros.
Cons: His $5 million buyout and $2.2 million salary aside, this ship has sailed. He eroded trust with Tennessee administrators and boosters during his last year in Knoxville. Though Vol fans almost unanimously love him, people connected to the program do not share the same feelings about Pearl for a variety of reasons. Simply put, he’s not a realistic option for Tennessee.
