http://www.newsvine.com/bruce-pearlNewsvine - bruce-pearlen-usCopyright 2013Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:06:23 +0000Tue, 21 May 2013 23:58:04 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/10/7705117-column-ncaa-cases-could-keep-others-in-linehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/10/7705117-column-ncaa-cases-could-keep-others-in-linesportsnancy-armourbruce-pearl091011Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:05:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Ohio State's Chris Fields, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Toledo during second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)</p><p>Ohio State's Joe Bauserman throws a pass against Toledo during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Toledo 27-22. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/30/7526691-pearl-takes-job-as-marketing-vp-in-knoxvillehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/30/7526691-pearl-takes-job-as-marketing-vp-in-knoxvillenewsportsjobcollege-basketballbruce-pearlpearlformer-tennesseetexas-legendsTue, 30 Aug 2011 17:59:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Former University of Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl addresses members of the media during a news conference at his home in Knoxville, Tenn., on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/The Knoxville News Sentinel, Amy Smotherman Burgess)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/25/7473297-pearl-ncaa-made-him-example-to-other-coacheshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/25/7473297-pearl-ncaa-made-him-example-to-other-coachessportsncaacollege-basketballbruce-pearlpearlThu, 25 Aug 2011 17:40:48 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This March 18, 2011 file photo shows Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl during a college basketball game against Michigan, in Charlotte, N.C. People familiar with the situation say the NCAA is hitting former coach Pearl with a multiyear show-cause penalty, but the Volunteers program will not face additional sanctions beyond what it self-imposed in response to charges of 12 major violations. The show-cause penalty means any school wanting to hire him must go before the NCAA to explain why and could face penalties. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)</p><p>FILE - This March 26, 2010, file photo shows Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl and assistant head coach Tony Jones, rear right, gesturing during the first half of an NCAA Midwest Regional college basketball game against Ohio State, in St. Louis. The NCAA has hit former Tennessee coach Pearl with a multiyear show-cause penalty, people familiar with the situation said. Former assistants Tony Jones, Jason Shay and Steve Forbes were slapped with one-year show-cause penalties, a person told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, on condition of anonymity because the school had not announced the NCAA's decision. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/24/7460142-ncaa-hits-bruce-pearl-with-3-year-penaltyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/24/7460142-ncaa-hits-bruce-pearl-with-3-year-penaltysportstennesseencaacollege-basketballbruce-pearlhiring-bruce-pearlWed, 24 Aug 2011 14:22:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This March 18, 2011 file photo shows Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl during a college basketball game against Michigan, in Charlotte, N.C. People familiar with the situation say the NCAA is hitting former coach Pearl with a multiyear show-cause penalty, but the Volunteers program will not face additional sanctions beyond what it self-imposed in response to charges of 12 major violations. The show-cause penalty means any school wanting to hire him must go before the NCAA to explain why and could face penalties. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)</p><p>FILE - This Nov. 26, 2010, file photo shows Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl, left, and assistant coach Jason Shay, second from left, celebrating along with the team late in the second half against Villanova in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, in New York. The NCAA has hit former Tennessee coach Pearl with a multiyear show-cause penalty, people familiar with the situation said. Former assistants Tony Jones, Jason Shay and Steve Forbes were slapped with one-year show-cause penalties, a person told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, on condition of anonymity because the school had not announced the NCAA's decision. (AP Photos/Henny Ray Abrams, File)</p><p>FILE - This March 26, 2010, file photo shows Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl and assistant head coach Tony Jones, rear right, gesturing during the first half of an NCAA Midwest Regional college basketball game against Ohio State, in St. Louis. The NCAA has hit former Tennessee coach Pearl with a multiyear show-cause penalty, people familiar with the situation said. Former assistants Tony Jones, Jason Shay and Steve Forbes were slapped with one-year show-cause penalties, a person told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, on condition of anonymity because the school had not announced the NCAA's decision. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/03/7239894-texas-legends-offer-pearl-coaching-jobhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/03/7239894-texas-legends-offer-pearl-coaching-jobsportsleaguebasketballd-leaguebruce-pearlpearlformer-tennesseenba-d-leaguetexas-legendsWed, 3 Aug 2011 15:54:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/11/6835351-ncaa-begins-hearing-on-tennessee-infractions-casehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/11/6835351-ncaa-begins-hearing-on-tennessee-infractions-casesportstennesseencaaallegationsbruce-pearllane-kiffinformer-tennesseeSat, 11 Jun 2011 13:22:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Former Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl leaves a hearing by the NCAA's infractions committee in Indianapolis, Saturday, June 11, 2011. The hearing was looking into both the basketball and football program which the NCAA has charged with committing recruiting violations and has accused both coaches with failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the programs. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton, who has announced his resignation, enters a hearing by the NCAA's infractions committee in Indianapolis, Saturday, June 11, 2011. The hearing was looking into both the basketball and football programs at Tennessee which the NCAA has charged with committing recruiting violations and has accused both coaches with failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the programs. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p><p>Former Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin, now at Southern California, enters a hearing by the NCAA's infractions committee in Indianapolis, Saturday, June 11, 2011. The hearing was looking into both the basketball and football programs at Tennessee which the NCAA has charged with committing recruiting violations and has accused both coaches with failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the programs. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/10/6829034-tennessee-pearl-kiffin-to-answer-to-ncaa-chargeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/10/6829034-tennessee-pearl-kiffin-to-answer-to-ncaa-chargessportstennesseencaacollege-basketballbruce-pearllane-kiffinFri, 10 Jun 2011 16:03:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>University of Tennessee Chancellor Jimmy Cheek, left, and Mike Hamilton speak to reporters during a news conference announcing Hamilton's resignation as athletic director, Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p><p>Mike Hamilton smiles during a news conference announcing is resignation as athletic director at the University of Tennessee, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p><p>Mike Hamilton speaks during a news conference announcing his resignation as athletic director at the University of Tennessee, Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/20/6685101-d-league-team-interested-in-pearlhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/20/6685101-d-league-team-interested-in-pearlsportsbasketballbruce-pearlpearlnba-developmental-leaguemaine-red-clawsred-clawsFri, 20 May 2011 20:24:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/18/6491446-slive-pearls-firing-was-difficult-to-watchhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/18/6491446-slive-pearls-firing-was-difficult-to-watchsportsseccollege-basketballbruce-pearlslivesoutheastern-conference-commissioner-mike-sliveMon, 18 Apr 2011 21:05:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/11/6451555-2-free-tickets-given-to-tennessee-players-motherhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/11/6451555-2-free-tickets-given-to-tennessee-players-mothersportstennesseeviolationcollege-basketballbruce-pearlformer-tennesseeken-johnsonsecondary-violationMon, 11 Apr 2011 16:51:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/27/6357618-martin-ncaa-punishment-not-worry-for-new-coachhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/27/6357618-martin-ncaa-punishment-not-worry-for-new-coachsportstennesseemartinmissouri-statecollege-basketballbruce-pearlcuonzo-martinSun, 27 Mar 2011 23:36:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cuonzo Martin smiles as he speaks to reporters during a news conference Monday, March 28, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn. after being named the new men's head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee, replacing Bruce Pearl. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p><p>Cuonzo Martin speaks to reporters during a news conference Monday, March 28, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn. after being named the new men's head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee replacing Bruce Pearl. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p><p>Cuonzo Martin takes the stage during a news conference, Monday, March 28, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn., after being named the new men's head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee replacing Bruce Pearl. Martin was head coach at Missouri State and an assistant at Purdue and a former college basketball player. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p><p>Cuonzo Martin speaks to reporters during a news conference, Monday, March 28, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn., after being named the new men's head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee replacing Bruce Pearl. Martin was head coach at Missouri State, an assistant at Purdue and a college basketball player. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p><p>Cuonzo Martin speaks to reporters during a news conference as athletic director Mike Hamilton, left, listens, Monday, March 28, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn., after Martin was named the new men's head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee replacing Bruce Pearl. Martin was head coach at Missouri State, an assistant at Purdue and a college basketball player. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p><p>Cuonzo Martin, left, speaks to reporters during a news conference, Monday, March 28, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn., after being named the new men's head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee replacing Bruce Pearl. At right in the front row are, from left are: Univ. of Tennessee Athletic Director Mike Hamilton, new coach Martin's wife, Roberta, holding their daughter, Addison, and sons Chase and Joshua. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/23/6326135-ncaa-justice-not-denied-but-delayed-another-storyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/23/6326135-ncaa-justice-not-denied-but-delayed-another-storysportsjim-litkecollege-basketballbruce-pearl032311Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:44:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun watches the action during the first half of the West Regional third-round NCAA tournament college basketball game against Cincinnati, Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Verizon Center in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>A plea to keep Bruce Pearl as coach of the Tennessee men's basketball team is painted on a rock on school's campus Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. The NCAA has charged Pearl with unethical conduct and other recruiting violations after he revealed he lied during an investigation into recruiting. The rock is regularly painted with messages by students. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>People drive down a street on the Tennessee campus with a likeness of former head basketball coach Bruce Pearl on Monday, March 21, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee has fired Pearl after a season that saw the coach charged with unethical conduct for lying to NCAA investigators during a probe into recruiting, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/17/6289430-michigan-routs-tennessee-75-45http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/17/6289430-michigan-routs-tennessee-75-45sportstennesseemichiganncaamichigan-statecollege-basketballbruce-pearljohn-beileinzack-novakThu, 17 Mar 2011 18:47:09 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl directs his team during practice for an NCAA West regional tournament college basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 17, 2011. Tennessee plays Michigan on Friday.(AP Photo)</p><p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl looks on during practice for an NCAA West regional tournament college basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 17, 2011. Tennessee plays Michigan on Friday. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)</p><p>Tennessee's Tobias Harris takes a shot during practice for an NCAA West regional tournament college basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 17, 2011. Tennessee plays Michigan on Friday. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)</p><p>Tennessee's Scotty Hopson works on a drill during practice for an NCAA West regional tournament college basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 17, 2011. Tennessee plays Michigan on Friday.(AP Photo)</p><p>Michigan guard Darius Morris, right, works against Tennessee center Brian Williams (33) in the first half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/)</p><p>Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl speaks to players in the first half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game against Michigan, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/)</p><p>Tennessee forward Tobias Harris (12) goes to the hoop as Michigan forward Jordan Morgan (52) and Michigan guard/forward Zack Novak (0) defend in the first half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks to players in the first half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game against Tennessee, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>Michigan forward Evan Smotrycz (23) has the ball slapped away by Tennessee forward Tobias Harris (12) in the first half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/)</p><p>Tennessee guard Cameron Tatum (23) chases a loose ball as Michigan guard Darius Morris (4) defends in the first half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>Tennessee players, from left, Scotty Hopson, Brian Williams and Steven Pearl sit on the bench in the closing minutes of the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game against Michigan, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. Michigan won 75-45. (AP Photo)</p><p>A Michigan fan cheers with others in the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game against Tennessee, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) shoots over Tennessee guard Skylar McBee (13) in the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>Tennessee guard Cameron Tatum, right, shoots over the defense of Michigan guard/forward Zack Novak, left, during the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo)</p><p>Michigan guard/forward Zack Novak (0) reacts after a Michigan basket against Tennessee during the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo)</p><p>Texas forward Tristan Thompson, left prepares to block a shot by Oakland, Mich. guard Larry Wright, right, as Cory Joseph, center, defends during the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011 in Tulsa, Okla. Thompson had seven blocked shots. Texas won 85-81. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>Michigan guard Darius Morris (4) reaches for a loose ball as Tennessee guard Cameron Tatum, left, looks on during the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) dunks the ball as Tennessee forward Kenny Hall (20) defends in the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo)</p><p>Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) heads to the hoop as Tennessee forward Kenny Hall (20) defends in the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>Michigan forward Jordan Morgan (52) shoots as Tennessee center Brian Williams (33) defends in the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) moves around Tennessee guard Josh Bone (24) in the first half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>Tennessee guard Cameron Tatum (23) shoots as Michigan guard/forward Zack Novak (0) falls back in the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>Michigan guard Darius Morris (4) shoots under pressure from Tennessee center Brian Williams (33) in the first half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/17/6286821-vols-freshman-f-tobias-harris-playing-like-a-prohttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/17/6286821-vols-freshman-f-tobias-harris-playing-like-a-prosportstennesseencaacollege-basketballbruce-pearltalentedtobiastobias-harrisThu, 17 Mar 2011 09:01:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this March 11, 2011 file photo, Tennessee forward Tobias Harris (12) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida at the Southeastern Conference tournament in Atlanta. Harris' businesslike approach to basketball has paid off with the talented freshman forward averaging 22.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in two SEC tournament games. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)</p><p>Florida forward/center Patric Young (4) tries to get to the basket as Tennessee forward Tobias Harris (12) hits the ball and Florida guard Kenny Boynton (1) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 11, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Tennessee forward Tobias Harris (12) goes to the basket as Florida guard Kenny Boynton (1) and Tennessee guard Melvin Goins (2) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 11, 2011, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/Dave Martin)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/16/6284434-tennessee-fires-coach-bruce-pearlhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/16/6284434-tennessee-fires-coach-bruce-pearlsportstennesseecollege-basketballbruce-pearlpearlmike-hamiltontennessee-pearlWed, 16 Mar 2011 22:03:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl reacts after receiving a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 11, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)</p><p>Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl walks the sideline in the closing seconds of the second half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second round college basketball game against Michigan, Friday, March 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. Michigan routed Tennessee 75-45, to send the Volunteers coach to an early offseason of uncertainty. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)</p><p>A plea to keep Bruce Pearl as coach of the Tennessee men's basketball team is painted on a rock on school's campus Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. The NCAA has charged Pearl with unethical conduct and other recruiting violations after he revealed he lied during an investigation into recruiting. The rock is regularly painted with messages by students. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Basketball fans attend a rally to show support for Tennessee men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl on Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. The NCAA has charged Pearl with unethical conduct and other recruiting violations after he revealed he lied during an investigation into recruiting. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>FILE - This March 18, 2011, file photo shows Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl speaking to players in the first half of a West Regional NCAA tournament second -round college basketball game against Michigan, in Charlotte, N.C. A person with knowledge of the decision says says Tennessee has fired Pearl after a season that saw the coach charged with unethical conduct for lying to NCAA investigators during a probe into recruiting. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the university has not announced the firing. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)</p><p>Messages showing support for Tennessee head basketball coach Bruce Pearl and calling for the firing of athletics director Mike Hamilton are painted on a rock on the school's campus on Monday, March 21, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee has fired Pearl after a season that saw the coach charged with unethical conduct for lying to NCAA investigators during a probe into recruiting, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>People hold a rally to show support for former head basketball coach Bruce Pearl on Monday, March 21, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee has fired Pearl after a season that saw the coach charged with unethical conduct for lying to NCAA investigators during a probe into recruiting, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>People drive down a street on the Tennessee campus with a likeness of former head basketball coach Bruce Pearl on Monday, March 21, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee has fired Pearl after a season that saw the coach charged with unethical conduct for lying to NCAA investigators during a probe into recruiting, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/23/6115024-ncaa-pegs-pearl-kiffin-tennessee-with-violationshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/23/6115024-ncaa-pegs-pearl-kiffin-tennessee-with-violationssportstennesseencaaassociated-presscollege-basketballbruce-pearllane-kiffinWed, 23 Feb 2011 14:33:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee upset Vanderbilt 60-51. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl celebrates as he leaves the court after Tennessee upset No. 18 Vanderbilt 60-51 in an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/09/6014491-no-18-kentucky-rips-tennessee-73-61http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/09/6014491-no-18-kentucky-rips-tennessee-73-61sportstennesseekentuckycollege-basketballtop-25bruce-pearldeandre-ligginsWed, 9 Feb 2011 04:10:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl yells to his team during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)</p><p>Kentucky's Terrence Jones (3) tries to drive to the basket on Tennessee's Tobias Harris during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/22/5900000-no-8-uconn-tops-tennessee-72-61-for-5th-straighthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/22/5900000-no-8-uconn-tops-tennessee-72-61-for-5th-straightsportsconnecticuttennesseecollege-basketballtop-25bruce-pearlkemba-walkerSat, 22 Jan 2011 21:20:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi, right, grabs a rebound from Tennessee's Cameron Tatum during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham) </p><p>Tennessee's Tobias Harris, foreground, drives to the basket while being guarded by Connecticut's Roscoe Smith during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham) </p><p>Connecticut's Jeremy Lamb, center, fights for a rebound with Tennessee's John Fields, left, and Tobias Harris during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/10/5805513-pearl-says-its-tough-watching-volunteers-on-tvhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/10/5805513-pearl-says-its-tough-watching-volunteers-on-tvsportstennesseesuspensioncollege-basketballbruce-pearlpearlMon, 10 Jan 2011 18:29:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/08/5791016-vols-assistant-tony-jones-fills-in-for-bruce-pearlhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/08/5791016-vols-assistant-tony-jones-fills-in-for-bruce-pearlsportstennesseereplacementcollege-basketballbruce-pearlpearltony-jonesSat, 8 Jan 2011 10:48:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/04/5765883-davis-pearls-looming-suspension-bad-for-vols-sporthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/04/5765883-davis-pearls-looming-suspension-bad-for-vols-sportbusinesssportscoachtennesseencaacollege-basketballbruce-pearlpearlvolsonly-on-msnbc-comTue, 4 Jan 2011 22:46:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 86-56. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/12/13/5644411-no-7-vols-still-feel-like-underdogs-despite-winshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/12/13/5644411-no-7-vols-still-feel-like-underdogs-despite-winssportstennesseeunderdogcollege-basketballtop-25bruce-pearlMon, 13 Dec 2010 22:19:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>The Tennessee bench celebrates as time runs down with their team beating Pittsburgh in the second half of the NCAA college basketball game in the SEC-Big East Invitational in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. Tennesee won 83-76. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)</p><p>Tennessee's Steven Pearl (22) and Cameron Tatum (23) celebrates after a basket in the second half of the NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh in the SEC-Big East Invitational in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. Tennesee won 83-76. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)</p><p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl holds his head as he walks the side of the court in the first half of the NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh in the SEC-Big East Invitational in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. Tennesee won 83-76. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/12/10/5624563-no-11-tennessee-volunteers-to-play-no-3-pitthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/12/10/5624563-no-11-tennessee-volunteers-to-play-no-3-pittsportseastpittsburghcollege-basketballtop-25bruce-pearlsec-big-eastFri, 10 Dec 2010 18:47:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/24/5523834-with-pearl-on-sideline-hopson-leads-no-24-volshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/24/5523834-with-pearl-on-sideline-hopson-leads-no-24-volssportstennesseecollege-basketballtop-25nit-season-tip-offbruce-pearlvirginia-commonwealthvcuscotty-hopsonThu, 25 Nov 2010 02:39:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl calls out to his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth during the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Virginia Commonwealth's Jamie Skeen (21) drives past Tennessee's Tobias Harris (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Virginia Commonwealth's Toby Veal (31) reaches for a rebound with Tennessee's Tobias Harris, left, and Melvin Goins, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl calls out to his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth during the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/19/5495259-sec-suspends-vols-coach-bruce-pearl-for-8-gameshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/19/5495259-sec-suspends-vols-coach-bruce-pearl-for-8-gamessportstennesseesoutheastern-conferencecollege-basketballtop-25bruce-pearlpearlmike-slivecommissioner-mike-sliveFri, 19 Nov 2010 17:19:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This July 21, 2010, file photo shows Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive talking to media during the SEC Media Days, in Hoover, Ala. Slive has suspended Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl for the Volunteers' first eight conference games as punishment for violating NCAA rules and misleading investigators. Slive sent a letter Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, that informed Pearl he is prohibited from participating in practices, meetings and any activities related to games between Jan. 8 and Feb. 5.(AP Photo/ Butch Dill, File)</p>