Pat Summitt 1, Raccoon 0

Legendary Lady Vols coach recovers from encounter with raccoon

The Associated Press
Published on: 03/07/08

Nashville — Tennessee coach Pat Summitt didn't look too uncomfortable Friday, jumping up and down on the sideline in the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Not bad for someone who dislocated a shoulder in an encounter with a raccoon.

Summitt had taken her golden Labrador out for a walk Wednesday night when they came back to find the raccoon on the deck at her home.

"I momentarily lost it," Summitt told WBIR-TV in Knoxville. "The raccoon was about to attack. I just knocked it off the deck, and fortunately nothing happened but a dislocated shoulder, and it's back in place."

Summitt showed no sign of injury Friday in Nashville, and she told the TV station the shoulder wouldn't bother her at the SEC tournament. And she learned a lesson about dealing with raccoons.

"When I realized what could have happened, it almost brought me to tears," she said. "It wasn't very smart on my part."

-- I still don't understand how she dislocated her shoulder during the, um, scuffle or whatever the hell it was.

 

Jeff Kent wishes he had thought of that.

 

I think the lesson we all learned here is: Don't ever mess with Pat Summitt.

 

Geno Auriemma is making up stories about this as I type.

 

Knowing Auriemma, I'm sure this will be used against Pat Summitt in recruiting.

"Not only did she get divorced, but she also threatens animals, especially those in a position to threaten her. Do you want to play for a monster like that?"

 

This kicks ass.

 

Pat Summit: Toughest coach alive!

 

She needs Old Dan and Little Ann to tree that coon.

 

"I'm not saying she was trying to have a relationship with the animal. I'm not. But I can tell you I have never been in a compromising position with a raccoon."

 

All I know is, Geno Auriemma better not meet her in a back alley. He might not come out of it alive.

 

Rule #3 of Fight Club: do not mess with Pat Summitt.

Rule #4 of Fight Club: do not mess with Pat Summitt, and do not talk about Fight Club!

8)Hope Vivian and Geno are taking notes.

 

Awesome.