The same with running the ball in. The election of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt to the Naismith Hall of Fame was one of the biggest no-brainers since the Indianapolis Colts drafted Peyton Manning. The election of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt to the Naismith Hall of Fame was one of the biggest no-brainers since the Indianapolis Colts drafted Peyton Manning. With six national titles and more in her future, Summitt is one of the five best basketball coaches all-time on any level, men or women. You can mention her in the same breath as John Wooden, Adolph Rupp, Dean Smith and Red Auerbach.
Life is about timing.
I got the job at Tennessee when I was 22 years old, and four of my players were 21. That wouldn't happen today. But the timing was perfect for me as the door opened. I'd never conducted a practice much less a game. But it was about having an opportunity and not being afraid.