Reaction to Tennessee Hiring Kim Caldwell Away From Marshall

The instant reaction to Kim Caldwell leaving Marshall for Tennessee is split between those who believe in her and those surprised an historic program like the Lady Vols would hire a coach with only one season of Division I on her resume.

Below shows just some of what people are saying about the hire.

Felt the same way about Ben McCollum. Never underestimate the heart of a champion.

— Country Roads (@CountryRoads2) April 7, 2024

You replaced a coach who has accomplished so much with one that has accomplished so little. World we live in now. https://t.co/I7PoPjc867

— FL VOL (@98FloridaVOL) April 7, 2024

What a move for Kim Caldwell https://t.co/ndtt06OOEd

— Logan Ross (@LRossVT) April 7, 2024

I guess I should choose to be a woman of God and think positively and optimistic and give Kim Caldwell a chance….. but lordddddd😩😤😠

— Nicole Angelo (@TheRealBambinaa) April 7, 2024

Over two years ago I covered a Kim Caldwell lead (formally Kim Stephens) run to a D2 National Title

The difference & energy she brought not just to that program but the ENTIRE state of WV was indescribable & something I haven’t experienced since

Caldwell now heads to Rocky Top https://t.co/ZX2VhiJIao

— Casey Kay (@caseykaytv) April 7, 2024

Hiring a Kim Caldwell who is not even the most famous Kim Caldwell is such an uncharacteristic move for Danny White that it verges on unbelievable.

But oh, my, has she won. https://t.co/OhILAXGUSQ

— Andy Hutchins (@AndyHutchins) April 7, 2024