yes, he some baggage...but I think a lot of that was blown way out of proportion just because he lied about having Aaron Craft at a BBQ at his house!...IMO, the punishment didn't fit the crime and I think the NCAA wanted someone to make an example out of...The infractions that Pearl committed were no where as egregious as to what Kelvin Sampson, Eddie Sutton, and yes, John Calipari (god knows why he is still allowed to coach after burning so many bridges) did...I think this a great hire by the Tigers!...Pearl is one helluva recruiter and can coach the game...He's been a winner everywhere he's been...including taking mid-major Wisconsin-Milwaukee to the sweet 16 and the Tennessee Vols made six straight NCAA appearances under his watch...I love Pearl's passion, energy, and excitement!...He's one of the few analysts that I enjoy on TV....I sincerely hope that he has learned his lesson from his past mistakes and becomes another great success story....