This has to deflate Bruce Pearl's massive ego just a bit.

[oem]

According to FOX Sports, Indiana has offered its job to Tony Bennett. Meanwhile, David Climer of the Tennessean wrote in an article this week that Pearl has been telling friends and associates that he expects to be on Indiana's shortlist.

 

[Coach34]

singer with that hire

ba dum bum

 

[RebelBruiser]

Pearl wants his name on the list just to give himself some leverage in contract negotiations. Just trying to squeeze an extra buck out of UT. I don't blame him.

 

[Coach34]

he is at a school with plentiful resources and will easily stay in the top 3 of the conference to compete for national prominence

 

[DawgatAuburn]

Pearl isn't just telling friends that. It has been reported in the media that he said he expected to be contacted.