The State of UK Hoops

[katman]

Just sharing my DD article.

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[outofstatekatfan]

I have to say I agree 100%. More than just wins and losses, I simply dont enjoy watching us play anymore. It is painful.

[UKFAN]

Contrary to some peoples beliefs because of my writings I am a true fan of UK basketball. I grew up under Rupp and suffer under Sutton. I rejoiced under Pitino and was sadden when Tubby took over. By watching his coaching at GA I knew he wasn't the right man to replace Pitino. Tubby was very lucky that he was able to ride on the coattails of Pitino. Yes, he was the coach of the team that won in 98, but all he had to do was roll the ball on the court and not let Saul play 30 minutes a game and let the "boys play the game like they were taught". There are few coaches in the country up to the task to coach UK as successful as Pitino did. Tubby is not one of them. Tubby may be a a good PR man but just doesn't have the basketball knowledge nor leadership needed to lead UK back to the top of college basketball.

[BlueCat]

Please keep any threads designed to promote debate regarding Tubby to the hot tub. That's where they belong. It is lightly moderated for a reason.

Thanks

[whah]

we def need new leadership.

[katman]

bluecat2 said:

Please keep any threads designed to promote debate regarding Tubby to the hot tub. That's where they belong. It is lightly moderated for a reason.

Thanks

Not much room for debate, Tubby has zapped all the life out of the program.

[BlueCat]

I think there is plenty of room for debate. Your opinion is yours but it isn't shared by many.

[2dope]

What's up! I'm new to this but I'm a big UK fan and I am not very high on Tubby's coaching! He can not coach offense and stresses too much defense. Yes defense wins championships but I think the players are so scared to mess up on defense they can't focus on their offense. I think the future is very shaky. If you look at the 2007 class there are only a few PF's and good players that have UK on their list. This is the class he needs to take care of because we will have alot of players leaving. Besides IZZO I like Rick Stansbary of Miss St. Thanks for listening.

[BlueCat]

2dope, welcome to the board.

I sure hope Tubby proves a lot of people wrong. I had to eat some crow today and I'm sure there are a lot of others that would gladly eat some crow for a final four.

[7andcounting]

2dope said:

What's up! I'm new to this but I'm a big UK fan and I am not very high on Tubby's coaching! He can not coach offense and stresses too much defense. Yes defense wins championships but I think the players are so scared to mess up on defense they can't focus on their offense. I think the future is very shaky. If you look at the 2007 class there are only a few PF's and good players that have UK on their list. This is the class he needs to take care of because we will have alot of players leaving. Besides IZZO I like Rick Stansbary of Miss St. Thanks for listening.

welcome to the board

[MyBlueHeaven]

katman said:

bluecat2 said:

Please keep any threads designed to promote debate regarding Tubby to the hot tub. That's where they belong. It is lightly moderated for a reason.

Thanks

Not much room for debate, Tubby has zapped all the life out of the program.

BRAVO!!

[katman]

bluecat2 said:

I think there is plenty of room for debate. Your opinion is yours but it isn't shared by many.

Just everyone in this thread so far aside from you. ;D

[kj]

I fell off the Tubby train in 99. Been wanting it derailed since. Inadequate recruiting, horrid half court offense, boring as Hades. Any number of up and comers could do as well give n the same opportunity imo.

[BlueCat]

katman said:

bluecat2 said:

I think there is plenty of room for debate. Your opinion is yours but it isn't shared by many.

Just everyone in this thread so far aside from you. ;D

Well if that's the case I'll stand alone, but stand I will.

Of course there will be more negatives toward Tubby in this thread. That's what it was started for.

Most still think Tubby is doing a good job. Here is a poll that we took just a few weeks ago. I doubt much has changed since then.
wildcatmania.proboards9.com/index.cgi?board=Tub&action=display&n=1&thread=6159

[kj]

Blucat, do the same poll now. I see the last response was about the time of the IU game. I would say a few more unhappy campers have surfaced since then.