Tubby Smith: Minnesota’s new rouser




decent read. however, the guy at the mpls tribune who wrote the story (dennis brackin) is a complete tool imo. this is the same guy (fat pat reusse's boss i believe) who was writing those "hit pieces" last fall in reusse's place in an attempt to disparage coach brewster and the academic worthiness of some of his recruits - at least according to dennis brackin.

if you recall he only included something like 7 of the 11 big ten schools in one of his stories comparing the big ten's academics and then proceeded to publish it anyway and basically took shots at the gophers. don't like the guy one bit. he is of the fat pat reusse mold. ughhh.
 

One way to help make Mrs. Smith forget about the cold winters (which she references as the only bad thing about MN in this article): People in her section should actually join her in standing up when she stands and cheers during the critical parts of games at the Barn. It really looks terrible when she is standing up by herself, clapping, and waving her pom pom trying to encourage the team while the rest of the people around her sit on their hands. Do you people realize that is Tubby's wife??? Go ahead and ignore the student section's "on your feet!' chants if you want, but if the wife of the coach is standing and cheering, please don't hang her out to dry by not joining her.
 



One way to help make Mrs. Smith forget about the cold winters (which she references as the only bad thing about MN in this article): People in her section should actually join her in standing up when she stands and cheers during the critical parts of games at the Barn. It really looks terrible when she is standing up by herself, clapping, and waving her pom pom trying to encourage the team while the rest of the people around her sit on their hands. Do you people realize that is Tubby's wife??? Go ahead and ignore the student section's "on your feet!' chants if you want, but if the wife of the coach is standing and cheering, please don't hang her out to dry by not joining her.

Couldn't agree more. Everyone else should be ashamed.
 

Thanks for the link, Dinkytowner. Some highlights for those who haven't clicked on the article:

  • Maturi is apparently planning on starting the fund-raising this summer for a practice facility;
  • despite the effects of winter, Tubby is happy here and it appears that satisfies Mrs Smith; and,
  • the Smiths will begin fund-raising for a local charitable program after this season.
 


Why is the average Gopher fan in the center court seats about 58-75 years old in a crusty maroon and gold sweatshirt bought in 1989? They enjoy the game quietly and give polite claps occasionally.
 



Why is the average Gopher fan in the center court seats about 58-75 years old in a crusty maroon and gold sweatshirt bought in 1989? They enjoy the game quietly and give polite claps occasionally.


Probably because they bought their GD tickets and have a right to watch the game...and politely clap. WTF are you?
 


Great article. I really liked the part about Tubby encouraging Randy Carter to get his degree, and I am happy that Carter is taking the advice.

Go Gophers!!
 

Go ahead and ignore the student section's "on your feet!' chants if you want...


Why don't we petition Joel to just take the GD seats out of the Barn. Problem solved.
 



Good article, and really sums up why we're lucky to have him considering where we were. Tubby will set us up to be able to have an excellent program for years to come even after he leaves.
 


Tubby will set us up to be able to have an excellent program for years to come even after he leaves.

Excellent point. When Tubby does retire, which I hope isn't for many years, Flip would walk into a great situation.
 





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