tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post4381179885993438516..comments2023-11-05T04:04:40.621-05:00Comments on Down with Goldy: What is up with Tubby Smith, man?WWWWWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029975451902509241noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-62386745019726446012013-02-07T22:39:05.251-06:002013-02-07T22:39:05.251-06:00"So dumb????" Those are the words of a b..."So dumb????" Those are the words of a basketball reject who knows nothing about the game outside of what he learned in jr. High. Get back to over reacting to scores and having four ways with you lap dogs....idiot!<br /><br />Stay off the bandwagon in March also.WBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-87101839647237550312013-02-07T10:45:47.834-06:002013-02-07T10:45:47.834-06:00So dumb.So dumb.WWWWWWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029975451902509241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-5337481593414031132013-02-07T10:42:46.413-06:002013-02-07T10:42:46.413-06:00WWWWWWWWW, YOU DONT HAVE TO SAY IT, WE ALL KNOW IT...WWWWWWWWW, YOU DONT HAVE TO SAY IT, WE ALL KNOW IT! YOU ARE PISSED BECAUSE OF 1 BAD LOSS AND A WIN OVER IOWA BY ONLY 3 POINTS! <br /><br />And what the F does Tubby have to do with people missing open shits? That falls on the players not the coach, you do know that correct? <br /><br />When did Track Phantom join your three ways party? You guys are all basketball idiots!WBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-65290492185263055302013-02-07T10:09:06.821-06:002013-02-07T10:09:06.821-06:00WB - did Michigan State struggle against the zone?...WB - did Michigan State struggle against the zone? Were they missing open shots or unable to get open shots? If you're just evaluating by the score then there's not point in continuing this conversation because <b>NOT ONCE HAVE I SAID I WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE GOPHERS ONLY BEAT IOWA BY 3.</b>WWWWWWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029975451902509241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-11442079064536429452013-02-07T02:15:13.896-06:002013-02-07T02:15:13.896-06:00Best article I've seen written regarding Tubby...Best article I've seen written regarding Tubby Smith. Absolutely spot on!!! Wow, what a great read. There is no question, NONE, ZERO, ZIP, that MN is waaaaaay too rudimentary when it comes to half court offensive sets. I looked it up, in the last 20 BIG 10 games, MN has had double digit minutes (10+) where they scored 7 points or less, 16 times. 16 of 20 games in the BIG 10 where they go ICE COLD from the field. When you watch the way they set up their offensive, it is crystal clear why. New coach soon please. Track Phantomhttp://www.trackphantom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-16365293133063757552013-02-06T16:46:45.131-06:002013-02-06T16:46:45.131-06:00Yes, they won 62-59 which I believe is the exact s...Yes, they won 62-59 which I believe is the exact same score from when MN beat Iowa. Thanks for validating my point. WBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-22066492254384630452013-02-06T15:48:01.596-06:002013-02-06T15:48:01.596-06:00Did you watch Michigan State vs. Iowa?Did you watch Michigan State vs. Iowa?WWWWWWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029975451902509241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-76293859519068531002013-02-06T14:40:07.211-06:002013-02-06T14:40:07.211-06:00The slobbering had to do with you and RG defending...The slobbering had to do with you and RG defending WWW's post not his comment. Which again leads me to ask if you are a ball guy or shaft guy?<br /><br />If a team like MSU struggles against the zone and they have an elite coach then that would suggest that the opponent has something to do with the struggles rather then a coaching failure. <br /><br />WTF is a Dawger??? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />WBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-60908077878114537962013-02-06T09:40:17.086-06:002013-02-06T09:40:17.086-06:00That seals it. WB is either Dawger or a complete ...That seals it. WB is either Dawger or a complete idiot. Or I guess both.WWWWWWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029975451902509241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-84630124061126983532013-02-05T21:11:35.601-06:002013-02-05T21:11:35.601-06:00WB- If you check the time of my post you'll no...WB- If you check the time of my post you'll notice it was before WWWWW's. So I have done zero slobbering of cranks, but I do admire your ability to bring out lots of crank sucking references in defense of your god awful Michigan St comparison. <br /><br />That's all I would do too if my argument was as brutal as that.<br /><br />Glad to see the comments get going today, good stuffTWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029904584684138483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-70015896287438243652013-02-05T18:47:10.883-06:002013-02-05T18:47:10.883-06:00Hey, EG#9 from the GopherHole...interesting take o...Hey, EG#9 from the GopherHole...interesting take on Tubby. I think you are generous on his recruiting and on players improving under him.<br /><br />Recruiting: Gophers had a HUGE need for a PF in this class and lost out on TWO target to Bo Ryan in Vitto Brown and Nigel Hayes. They also messed around with Matt Thomas and ended up losing him to Iowa State. This is the second year in a row where the Gophers have failed to bring in a top 100 recruit...and if Tubby Smith had any "name value" left that would never happen. I've heard second hand from many different sources that Tubby simply doesn't work the recruiting trail that hard.<br /><br />As for player improvement? There's been a few guys who have improved, but look at our bench this year: who's improved? Maverick has improved his shot, but still can't handle the ball. Julian's playing worse than last year, Oto is no better than last year, Elliott has not improved on his NIT run. Andre Ingram is the same guy. Mo Walker has done nothing. Think about it: that's 6 guys who are at least in their 2nd year in the program and none of them have stepped up to be reliable players? That points to both recruiting failures and a lack of player development. Oto/Mo/Elliott/Maverick are all in their 3rd year on campus and their should be at least one really solid guy out of that quartet. <br /><br />As for another poster talking about close games: Tubby has been horrible in close games during conference play the past 2 seasons. Look up his record in games decided by 2 possessions or less. At one point they were somthing like 2-10...many of those losses coming at home. <br /><br />I come from the school of thought that when you can no longer picture something working, it's time for a change. I think Tubby can possibly get to the sweet 16 this year BUT, I also think that this team slides back to 6-7 conference wins next year barring an impact frontcourt addition in the Spring. I can't see Tubby becoming more motivated on the recruiting trail and changing his offensive gameplan as he ages, can you? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-24057031008751183092013-02-05T17:55:16.940-06:002013-02-05T17:55:16.940-06:00My guess is the score! Did you ever think maybe I...My guess is the score! Did you ever think maybe Iowa isnt that bad and caused the gophers fits? Of course not, it has to be preparation. You write a blog about college basketball and look at the game like an 8th grade basketball coach.WBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-17131621958539343072013-02-05T15:45:19.450-06:002013-02-05T15:45:19.450-06:00Comparing the Gophers to Michigan State is just bi...Comparing the Gophers to Michigan State is just bizarre too me. Do you really think I'm worried about the Iowa result because the score was close, or do you think it's because the Gophers seemed woefully unprepared in ways that they shouldn't have?WWWWWWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029975451902509241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-11346172966774222932013-02-05T13:35:35.605-06:002013-02-05T13:35:35.605-06:00TW and Rghrbek- When you two are slobbering on WWW...TW and Rghrbek- When you two are slobbering on WWWWW's crank which one takes the balls and which one works the shaft?<br /><br />Snacks, I would argue a well coached team knows how to improvise when a play breaks down. Remember we are talking about basketball, not chess, no coach can control everything that happens. <br /><br />Lastly, WWWWWW way to take a stand on the Tubby matter.WBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-50217049742607986402013-02-05T13:02:14.201-06:002013-02-05T13:02:14.201-06:00Funny story. Was listening to the postgame show o...Funny story. Was listening to the postgame show on the radio for some reason, and Tubby specifically mentioned that on the big three pointer Austin ad libbed to get that open look and the play was actually drawn up to get Andre a look off another screen. So you can cut your good coaching decisions for tubby in that game in half.snacksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-42325717809674669712013-02-05T12:37:47.702-06:002013-02-05T12:37:47.702-06:00I was drawing a comparison to a team/coach that is...I was drawing a comparison to a team/coach that is loaded with talent and has won quite a few low scoring close games. I don't believe Izzo is being accused of being unable to figure out a zone. <br /><br />TW, the gophers lost to Wisco because of poor coaching??? Are you sure that it didn't have something to do with Austin, Rodney and Coleman missing 20 open shots within the offense? Do you use Dubay's guy to purchase your crack?<br /><br /><br />WBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-85259180182268382852013-02-05T10:42:37.263-06:002013-02-05T10:42:37.263-06:00I think WB is smoking some crack.
Wwww, good post...I think WB is smoking some crack.<br /><br />Wwww, good post. Although my angst with Tubby has grown the past two seasons, I am not ready to call for his head just yet.<br /><br />However, a .500 finish in the big ten (there abouts), and another first round exit...well, then it might be time to go.<br /><br />The only problem, is the point you bring up. Who do we bring in? It has to be a huge name with the 2014 recruiting class coming up. Who is available, and would want to come here?<br /><br />If the gophers want to get any of the big 3 from 2014, they need to win now. I am also not very optimistic about next years squad (no depth up front, zero, and not proven up front starters).<br /><br />I like Tubby and want him to do well, even though he is quick to criticize the kids for a loss, not him, his staff, or Saul's wispy hair.<br /><br />They had similar complaints, in Kentucky, about Tub's offense. They had blue chippers every year, and had similar failings.<br /><br />Regardless, we need the gophers to do well, for 2014!<br /><br />Go Goph'srghrbeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-64999842037216612492013-02-05T09:06:18.877-06:002013-02-05T09:06:18.877-06:00If Tubby takes the team to the Sweet 16 I will be ...If Tubby takes the team to the Sweet 16 I will be more than happy with the success. Keep in mind I'm not calling for his head here, I'm just saying that his coaching flaws are suddenly becoming glaringly obvious now that he has a talented team.<br /><br />And the comparison to Michigan State is ludicrous. One program/coach has a legacy of slow starts and coming together at the end of the year to make deep runs in the NCAA Tournament. The other has a legacy of hot starts and gigantic fades that result in missing the NCAA Tournament. WWWWWWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029975451902509241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-26499155794250048282013-02-05T08:03:34.946-06:002013-02-05T08:03:34.946-06:00WB- Was that comment a joke? It's like you did...WB- Was that comment a joke? It's like you didn't even read the post. You site Michigan St winning by a close margin of victory as supporting evidence that Tubby is a good coach and we should be happy? If anything, that speaks to how great of a coach Izzo is if he can take home a ton of tight games. Coaching is paramount in those games and we would probably have won the NW and UW games if we had a coach who could make in game changes/run an offense.<br /><br />It's been especially hard this year watching this super talented gopher team constantly under achieve because we are one, if not the most, mentally weak team in the B10. Now a little of the blame should fall on us not really having someone to step up as a leader when we start turning the ball over at the end of games, but a lot of it falls on Tubby.<br /><br />There is simply no excuse for not being able to have a plan against a zone defense, none. The gophers would be better off with my 5th grade traveling coach standing on the side lines when we see the inevitable zone come out. TWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029904584684138483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350747157402784213.post-5469520865268185722013-02-04T23:04:04.945-06:002013-02-04T23:04:04.945-06:00Go look at MSU's margin of victory over B10 op...Go look at MSU's margin of victory over B10 opponents this year. LOT's of close games. 49-47 @ Wisco, 62 -59 @ Iowa, 80-75 home against Ill. <br /><br />I know MN had high expectations this year and they were off to quite the promising start but MSU has a higher ranked recruit at every single position and a better coach and a much richer history of success. I can guarantee that MSU fans aren't screaming for or contemplating Izzo's replacement. <br /><br />I don't think Duke fans we calling for Coach K's head after the 30 pt drubbing to NC State. <br /><br />MN will be in the Sweet 16 as predicted before the season started, which means they met expectations and Tubby took the team to a level MN has only seen 3 times in 25 years. Be happy with the success. Next year will be as good or better as we still have Hollins' squared.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />WBnoreply@blogger.com