Bruce Pearl was visiting with a group of supporters not long after his arrival at Auburn, doing what he does best. Speaking passionately about the place he now calls home. Talking excitedly about the future of Auburn basketball.
The energy in the room was palpable by the time he finished. Hands shot up when it came time for questions and comments. One person asked what they could do to help Pearl succeed.
But rather than telling the group what they could do for him, Pearl did something a little unusual. He told everyone in the audience to pull out their cell phones, and he gave them his personal number.