Why Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson was at Rick Barnes media availability
Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson surprised at Tennessee basketball media availability on April 23. Rick Barnes introduced him as a new assistant coach
Rick Barnes introduced two Tennessee basketball assistant coaches to media on April 23. The Vols were expected to hold a press conference for former Boston College coach Earl Grant. But Barnes walked up in front of the cameras with Willie Robertson from the reality television show "Duck Dynasty" and CEO of Duck Commander.
"Big announcement," Barnes said. "I've got a new assistant coach. Breaking news.
Put it out there. " Robertson, who was a keynote speaker for "The Knoxville Summit" at Neyland Stadium, joined in on the fun with a serious demeanor. "Willie Robertson," he said.
"Coach called me and just wanted me to come up here and see how the program is doing. It's a marathon, not a sprint, so I'm thinking we've got some good stuff in the hopper coming on. It's going to be an exciting year.