March 23, 200719 yr He also said during the interview that he loves fishing and was looking forward to some ice fishing this weekend. At least he's a little more relaxed now. By the way, this process with Minnesota started 6 weeks ago, which means Tubby most likely knew the whole time what he was planning to do - even though he never said that. Most coaches like warm weather, sun, the beach. Not Tubby..no no. He likes ice fishing. :lol:
March 23, 200719 yr Author Most coaches like warm weather, sun, the beach. Not Tubby..no no. He likes ice fishing. :lol: He's been in the cold for two seasons now - he's probably used to it.
March 23, 200719 yr He left for the challenge? :lol: I suppose there was no challenge for him left at UK? Like say, remain in the Top 25 for an entire season? I was thinking the same thing when I heard it. How about the challenge of improving the last two years.:irked:
March 23, 200719 yr On the Gopher message boards you are hearing the same concerns. "If he was having trouble recruiting at KY...how can he recruit in the tundra." They also expect him to bring in some guard talent that they need. But, if he gets anyone to come up there it will be an improvement! haha! Seems to me that it is a good situation for TUBS. He will have more wins next year with several returning starters averaging double digits and build that program up in 2 - 3 years. If by building it up, you mean more wins then losses, plays 2 games in the Big Ten Tourney and makes the NIT or 1st round of the NCAA.
March 23, 200719 yr Are they still under probation? I remember Minnesota had a final four erased from the record. Are they clean now? They had 3 NCAA trips and all regular/postseason records wiped out in the mid 90's because of an ineligible player. No mention of it today, so I'm guessing they payed their price.
March 23, 200719 yr I listened to an interview with Tubby this morning on ESPN Radio. He said he was moving on because of challenge (the challenge to build the Minnesota program). He was all class and didn't take any cheap shots at UK or its fans (much better approach than the the way Kyle Macy blasted MSU and its administration when he left last yeat, but that's a different story). In fact, he said Kentucky has the greatest fans and he will greatly miss the state. I personally feel that both parties will be better off this way, but Tubby is a very classy individual. Take it how you want but UK got the short in of the stick...
March 23, 200719 yr Author Take it how you want but UK got the short in of the stick... Care to offer any insight?
March 23, 200719 yr On the Gopher message boards you are hearing the same concerns. "If he was having trouble recruiting at KY...how can he recruit in the tundra." They also expect him to bring in some guard talent that they need. But, if he gets anyone to come up there it will be an improvement! haha! Seems to me that it is a good situation for TUBS. He will have more wins next year with several returning starters averaging double digits and build that program up in 2 - 3 years. If by building it up, you mean more wins then losses, plays 2 games in the Big Ten Tourney and makes the NIT or 1st round of the NCAA. That's a good question but the good thing for him is Minnesota has no in state competion at the D1 level so he should be able to get a few good recruits from his backyard. I think it's a good fit for all involved but I think in the short term it will be a rough season for UK fans.
March 23, 200719 yr Minnesota will finish with a 16-15 record. An improvement of 7 games, with a trip to the post season the next year.:walk:
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