Pat Summitt Steps Down

[05Longhorn]

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See will be missed!

 

[utfannforlife]

Undoubtly the greatest coach ever to do it in the womens game. And one of the top 10 coaches ever to coach the game on any level.

 

[cynt]

OK, I'm sad!! I knew it was coming but I wasn't ready yet. I'm sooo glad I went to Nashville for the SEC tourny to see her one more time!

Love you Coach! You're the GREATEST!! Simply a LEGEND!!!

 

[utfannforlife]

Watching all these clips of Pat in her heyday, Im seeing flashes of Kim from down the road. Although the clothes are much classier, the demeanor seems about the same. Lots of yelling and jumping. I love it, I think I would've loved that Pat even more. My phone has been ringing throughout the day from other coaches discussing her departure. And I think thats just a huge testiment to what she's meant to the game on every level.

 

[Seattle4UT]

We all knew this day would come.... thank you Coach Summit on your infinite contributions to the sport. A legend for sure.

 

[BabHorn]

Really sorry to hear that. I had hoped she would be able to coach for couple of years more at least. Looks like she will still able to instruct and enjoy the game, though.

 

[jusme828]

ESPN Classic is showing some "oldie" Lady Vol games tonight if anyone's interested. Started at 8.

 

[Black Ninja]

Even though I'm a football coach, she was my coaching hero....man this hurts.

 

[Statalyzer]

Kind of wish there was a "one last year" sort of deal, but whatever, it's up to her to retire whenever she wants to.

 

[coolhorn]

Simply put, she was as good as they come. She's the measuring stick for everybody else out there coaching women's basketball, and will be for a long time. The best testimonial I could make would be this...as a Horn fan, I both loved and hated it when Tennessee was on the schedule. You knew you'd ALWAYS get their best, and their best was usually good enough.

 

[notanative]

Pat Summitt reminds me of this one

Much like 'you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone', Margaret Wade coached girls' basketball when I was in high school in MS, and went on to create her legend at the local college.