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Originally Posted by justafan
QFT.
Tubby completely outcoached K in the 2nd half. At one point he knew his players were tired, but Duke needed a TO and Tubby refused to give it to them.
I like what someone else said, Ricks recruits, but Tubby had less talent than the 97 team and still managed to win it and *no one* had those expectations at the beginning of the year.
Its a UK basketball board, and Tubby is part of the history.
As far as a him digging UK into a hole, it sure doesn't seem that Cal is having any problem getting out of the hole. Rick had scholarship restrictions, no TV and no tournament holes to dig out of. I think the 'holes' are hardly equal.
Someone mentioned Tubby skulking away - would you only been happy had he been fired? I'm sure Tubby would have been happy with the millions UK would have had to pay him had they fired him. I don't see how Tubby leaving on his own was anything but the best resolution for both sides.
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For the record, I read about half of this thread and have no desire to read the rest of it, I never care to see any more Tubby bashing.
Tubby Smith is one of the best in-game coaches I've ever seen. On several occasions, not just that Duke game....I was sure we were toast, only to see him work his coaching magic, bring his team back from the dead and win. Yes it was time for him to go, and I think he was ready to leave. In my opinion, very few coaches could last for very many seasons having to stand up to pressure and expectations that come with the UK job (We've just watched one coach completely implode). Tubby seemed to be kinda beaten down by it all and I don't blame him for leaving. Much better that he left on his own, one more subpar season and he probably would have been fired. I have nothing but respect for the man and it makes Kentucky fans look REALLY bad that some just can't let go of this, and are STILL bashing him.
11-05-2009, 10:31 PM
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