As a long time Vols fan, it is hard to see Pat on the sideline on the bench, but everything I hear is that she is back next year, that her role is now more of one of one coaching. In games where energy has been low, etc., she has gotten up and yelled at players a few times.
I think they are preparing Holly to take over the team, but Pat will stay involved. I thought this would be her last year, but it is not what I am hearing.
However, they haven't had a player commit in 18 months, so....a lot of the recruits are waiting to see what happens in Knoxville.
I think Pat is going to end of in some kind of advisory role.