UK's Tubby Smith to coach the Minn Golphers

[KY_Sasquash]

Originally Posted by Crown@club

Wait a minute. Alumni and fans wanted Tubby gone and they got their wish. Now they are upset that Tubby was heading to Minnesota anyways, before he was going to be actually forced out. I don't get it.

I didnt say that. I dont know too many people that are upset that he's leaving. Everybody says that we, the fans, are too harsh and expect too much, etc....just pointing out that there are 2 sides to the story. He was putting out feelers for a new job 6 weeks ago. Let's see, that was right when we were going on a 3 game losing streak and we had already lost to Vandy at home and Georgia-the ship was sinking. The reason you dont get it is b/c you are putting words in my mouth that I didnt say.

[Crown@club]

Originally Posted by KY_Sasquash

I didnt say that. I dont know too many people that are upset that he's leaving. Everybody says that we, the fans, are too harsh and expect too much, etc....just pointing out that there are 2 sides to the story. He was putting out feelers for a new job 6 weeks ago. Let's see, that was right when we were going on a 3 game losing streak and we had already lost to Vandy at home and Georgia-the ship was sinking. The reason you dont get it is b/c you are putting words in my mouth that I didnt say.

If I was replying to you. I would had quoted you! I was just replying stating at the time I wrote this, KY fans were upset either way. I work with 2 major Kentucky fans, and they were flying off the handle when they read Katz article. They had already got drunk with the excitement the day before when they found out Tubby was gone. Then it turned back to hatred after the article.

[KY_Sasquash]

Originally Posted by Crown@club

If I was replying to you. I would had quoted you! I was just replying stating at the time I wrote this, KY fans were upset either way. I work with 2 major Kentucky fans, and they were flying off the handle when they read Katz article. They had already got drunk with the excitement the day before when they out Tubby was gone. Then it turned back to hatred after the article.

Gotcha, didnt know thats who you were referring to and since I was the only kentucky fan replying to the thread i figured you talking to me-not your coworkers

[ALostTexan]

Good move for Tubby. Going from a place that demands excellence to a program that demands nothing.

With no expectations, he can easily get away with a crappy record, but unfortunately, the name "Minnesota" will not get you an automatic berth into the NCAA tournament like "Kentucky" does.

I have liked Kentucky since the days of Jamal Mashburn (when I was a kid) and hope that they can get a big-name coach to come in. Anyone heard any speculation into who they are looking for?

ALostTexan

[pmayjr]

Seriously...

The Gophers will make the 'dance next year, BUT IT WILL HAVE NOTHIN TO DO WITH TUBBY BEIN THERE. If Molinari (the interim coach) would've stayed, he'd lead them to the dance next year. Their whole team is back (unless they lose some to transfer), and the big ten I think will be down next year. Wisconsin loses most of their main guys, and Oden will most likely go pro.

But hopefully it'll help Tubby with recruiting based on next year. When the Gophers ar in the 7-10 first round game next year, Tubby will be viewed as a genious. But it won't really have much to do with him. But I hope it'll help recruiting.