Hardwood Happenings

Ok, I bet the bashers are out in full force after the second straight loss in SEC play, but I still say that UK will go deeper than most are anticipating. I had some great comments on my previous post, all who agree that Tubby is a class act and all the comments I received pretty much felt he was the man for the job.

I did look into Larry’s e-mail bag and saw some comments on how Tubby needs to go and there is money to buy him out, but no one ever gives who they think would be his replacement or better yet could do the job the way everyone thinks it can be done.

Billy Montgomery’s comment back to me was very accurate in that parity is at an all time high and the dominant UK days are over, but not just for UK but for the other elite as well.

Wesley Harmon gave me two names and I will admit these are two very good names. Tom Izzo would be my pick as well if Tubby ever left, but I would say that he would not please the tough UK fans because he is cut from the same mold as Tubby. Rick Barnes is a quality coach, and has a great talent in the best freshman if not the best player in the country (Kevin Durant). Lets’ see what he does with it and guess what, this kid will go pro after one year and, if Texas does not win the NCAA, where did that recruit get you?

Another person sent a comment about how Tubby is paid to win first and perform overlooked accomplishments second and that UK fans have been lulled to sleep. My comment back to him is yes, he is paid to win and like I said he is averaging 26 wins per year and is on pace to reach that this season. How many coaches in the NCAA have averaged 26 wins per year at one school? There may be a few, but of those few, how many have won national championships and, if they have, would or could we lure them to UK? Coach Stonebraker put it pretty good when he stated that there is not a “wow” coach out there that would come to UK and deal with win or get out of town attitude.

I appreciate the comments and please keep them coming and remember this is just my opinion and you are definitely entitled to your own, and for fun!! But remember the question, if Tubby decided to leave who would you hire and more importantly why?

I do have one thing I wish the University of Kentucky would do, but I know they won’t because it becomes a money issue. I wish they would commit to one game per year at Memorial and allow pretty much students only. What kind of great atmosphere would that be? I think if you played a quality team as well it would be great. How about UK vs. Duke in Memorial? Wow, now that would be fun.

I think this will be my last blog on Tubby until March Madness. If there is anything anyone would like me to discuss let me know. I will be doing a feature blog on Upward Basketball.

Until next week, keep your head up and shoot with confidence.