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03-22-2007, 04:01 PM
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UK's Tubby Smith to coach the Minn Golphers
Very surprising to me that Coach Smith will ge up the
last 4 years of his contract to coach the "Golden Golphers". I wonder if the pressure got to him in Lexington not winning his normal avg. of 26 wins a year. The local media and the UK fans were after his a.ss for not advancing farther into March Madness the last couple years. The UK A.D. also said after the loss to Kansas last week that Tubby was their coach next year. Look for Minn. to improve the next couple of years in Big Ten Hoops. Career at Kentucky Tubby Smith's Career Kentucky Seasons 10 Record 263-83 Winning Pct. .760 NCAAs 10 Elite Eight 4 
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03-22-2007, 04:31 PM
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My boss actually talked to Mitch Barnhart 2 weeks ago at a children's hockey game. As both had sons facing each other in a travelling tourney. The question was asked. Barnhart answered with were going to give Tubby some help. But I have a feeling on Tuesday that when they called for the meeting today that Barnhart changed his mind and gave him alternatives.
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"I don't feel like that I am any better than anybody else" - Paul Newman Last edited by Crown@club : 03-23-2007 at 10:14 AM.
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03-23-2007, 10:10 AM
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Supposedly Tubby was asked to change his staff and he refused. But then again, he was talking to Minnesota 6 weeks ago.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2809104 Change was needed, he's not a good recruiter and hadn't beaten anybody in the last 2 years with an 18-14 record in the SEC.
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03-23-2007, 10:25 AM
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Kentucky Fans Stay Upset
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.
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03-23-2007, 11:09 AM
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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.
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03-23-2007, 01:58 PM
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"I don't feel like that I am any better than anybody else" - Paul Newman Last edited by Crown@club : 03-23-2007 at 02:23 PM.
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03-23-2007, 02:17 PM
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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
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03-23-2007, 04:01 PM
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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
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03-23-2007, 11:12 AM
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It's amazing the bitch and moaned about him, now they realize he is leaving and might get another great coach like him. These fans and alumni are completely nuts. Tubby won 20 games or more each year and I guess that wasn't good enough. Whats Uk's loss is a great big gain for the "Golden Golphers"
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