Tennessee is giving Rick Barnes a "lifetime" contract, echoing the deal that ultimately soured with John Calipari at Kentucky. History shows this may not end well for the Vols.
Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes and Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari shake hands before a college basketball game between Tennessee and Arkansas held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, January 4, 2025. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
In the high-stakes world of SEC athletics, stability is often seen as the ultimate prize.
