The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s “Fire” has been reduced to little more than a pilot light.
“Fire” had been UTC’s base defense during John Shulman’s time as coach, but he’s using it much less this year than ever before, and the Mocs have started 3-0 in the Southern Conference while using it just a handful of times in the three games.
“Basketball is changing a bit, and it’s good to have it in,” Shulman said. “It would be better to be using Fire, but not living in it like we have. But using it a few times a game is good.”
He didn’t call for it at all in UTC’s 71-65 win at Elon on Friday.
Shulman may not call for it a time or two today when UTC plays Reinhardt at noon in McKenzie Arena – yes, noon on a weekday, but while school is out and many are on vacation.