Is this the start of something good?

I'm glad that some coaches are holding their players accountable. I think that todays college athletes feel they are owed something. I'm not a Pearl fan but I do respect him for this.

Go Gators!!!

I agree but I still hope that other coaches quickly realize that it's good to focus on the school's reputation and not just on winning a few more games in one season. 

But I guess this all depends on how the boosters react and whether they applaud the coaches or force them out because of those extra few losses.

Dark,

Anger Management Dude!

Knoxville doesn't have any other sport outlet except UT sports, so give them a break if they love their orange.

The dismissals will hurt depth, but both R. Smith and D. Crewse were only going to be backups.  The loss of Smith and Lofton to graduation on the other hand, is why TN will have to retool. 

With Tyler Smith as the focal point, the Vols should be decent if they can find some guard play next year.

I have to go - need to finish painting my boys room orange....

Wow can u believe these tenn. fans....this sucks soo much...i would be pissed if they were leaving...i mean i guess it is a good move by Pearl...but he shouldve prevented this from happening in the first place after the first off the court issue. looks like tennesse wont get thier first elite 8,final 4,nc, appearence.....GO CARDS!!!!.....and they had tenn ahead of them in the preseason polls pshhhhh my a$$!!!!!

Way to go Bruce Pearl!  I congratulate what you did and what Les Miles did at LSU.  It is good to see coaches holding players accountable.