Stories On Pat Summitt's Career At Tennessee

By Jason Yellin on April 19, 2012 8:30 AM

Here are some national stories focusing on Pat Summitt and her career as head coach at Tennessee.

- ESPN.com: Pat Summitt steps aside as coach

- ESPN.com: Voepel: Emotional but wise changes

- ESPN.com: Wojciechowski: Greatest hoops coach?

- ESPN.com: Voepel: Emotional but wise changes

- ESPN.com: Lawson reacts to news of former coach

- ESPN.com: Peck reacts to Summitt stepping down

- ESPN.com: Coach Mulkey on Summitt's career

- ESPN.com: Reactions to Summitt stepping aside

- ESPN.com: Summitt is face of Title IX generation

- ESPN.com: Photos: Summitt through the ages

- Austin American-Statesman: Pat Summitt made a difference

- Bellingham (Wash.) Herald: Commentary: Caoch Summitt's legacy is everlasting

- Birmingham News: Pat Summitt's incomparable legacy, on and off the court

- Chattanooga Times Free Press: Pat Summitt ends reign at UT after 38 years

- Chattanooga Times Free Press: 'Emeritus' intent -- respect, protect

- Dallas Morning News: Kim Mulkey talks about retiring Pat Summitt

- Desert (Utah) Sun: My glorious day with Pat

- Durham Herald Sun: Hatchell, McCallie remain greatful to 'pioneer'

- Enterprise News (Mass.): Emotional tribute by Doc Rivers to Pat Summitt

- Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jeff Mittie: Pat Summitt was a rock star in her game

- Hartford Courant: Pat Summitt: Cherish The Memories

- Huntsville Times: Summitt's impact went well beyond the basketball court

- Indianapolis Star: A legend leaves the bench

- Kansas City Star: Summitt reached a peak in Kansas City

- Knoxville News Sentinel: Pat Summitt steps down Court Adjourned

- Knoxville News Sentinel: Timeline: Pat Summitt through the years

- Knoxville News Sentinel: What others are saying about Pat Summitt stepping down

- Knoxville News Sentinel: Coaching trumped other opportunities for Pat Summitt

- Los Angeles Times: Always a Volunteer, Summitt resigns

- Memphis Commercial Appeal: 'Will never be another Pat Summitt'

- Minneapolis Star Tribune: Summitt was one of a kind

- NESN: Doc Rivers Gets Misty-Eyed Talking About Pat Summitt Stepping Down

- New Haven Register: Pat Summitt's decision to depart draws heartfelt reaction

- New York Daily News: Iconic Summitt steps aside

- New York Times: Summitt Stepping Down as Tennessee Coach

- Newark Star-Ledger: Summitt's career remembered by C. Vivian Stringer and Anne Donovan

- Nooga.com: "She's simply remarkable."

- Orlando Sentinel: Is Pat Summitt greater than Coach K, John Wooden?

- Philadelphia Inquirer: From the archives: An exclusive interview with Pat Summitt

- Sacramento Bee: Summitt leaves game as one of the greats

- San Jose Mercury News: Reflecting on Summitt, her impact on the college women's game

- SEC Digital Network: The Final "Summitt" Of A Legendary Career

- SI.com: Summitt made basketball matter at football-crazed Tennessee

- SI.com: Pat Summitt's final season both heartbreaking and awe

- Spokesman Review: Bjorklund reacts to Summitt stepping down

- Sporting News: Pat Summitt's legacy goes way beyond wins and national titles

- Tampa Tribune: Her teachings will last test of time

- The Tennessean: Pat Summitt, a true class act, did what was best for UT

- Time Magazine: In The Presence of Tennessee Basketball Coach Pat Summitt

- USA Today: Brennan: Summitt forever changed the game, women's sports

- Washington Post: Pat Summitt, winningest coach in college basketball, steps down

- Washington Post: Jenkins: More able than disabled

- Washington Post: Pat Summitt goes out on top

- WBIR: Unmatched: The Pat Summitt Legacy

- WCYB: Tennessee Fans: Summitt Can't Be Replaced

- WVLT: Fans are behind Coach Summitt

- WVLT: Reaction on Summitt reaches the Senate

- Yahoo Sports: Pat Summitt's friends, peers and former players react to her retirement

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