Isn’t Pearl hated by Illinois because he made some call to a recruit thinking about Illinois and made false claims?Similarly to the Round 2 matchup with the vacated Final Four coaches, we could possibly have the first ever Show Cause NCAA Final.....wonder if they would have a pre-game ceremony for that?
"Ladies and Gentlemen.....if you'll direct your attention to the center of the arena floor where a special award will be given to our two championship participant coaches. To Houston coach Kelvin Sampson - always available to take or return your call - a crystal engraved cell phone. To Auburn coach Bruce Pearl - his down-home neighborhood hospitality knows no limits - a silver plated commemorative BBQ. Congratulations Coaches! Please give them the round of applause they deserve..........."