Breaking News - Tubby's out at KY

[The Coletrain]

Just reported in Lexington that Tubby's gone!!  Don't know if it was forced or his call, but he was due a big bonus in early April if he would have stayed.  I'm sure that had much to do with it.  So the competition for Gillespie is now officially on with both Kentucky and Iowa now on the prowl.  My hope is that Kentucky's number one target is Billy Donovan.  And they can afford to pay him. 

[alaback]

Bye Bye Billie!

[seqco]

It is just starting...

[Oliver]

Just reported in Lexington that Tubby's gone!!  Don't know if it was forced or his call, but he was due a big bonus in early April if he would have stayed.  I'm sure that had much to do with it.  So the competition for Gillespie is now officially on with both Kentucky and Iowa now on the prowl.  My hope is that Kentucky's number one target is Billy Donovan.  And they can afford to pay him. 

Meanwhile, Frank Broyles just made par on hole 16.

[Houston h]

Again, why would Donovan leave Florida for Kentucky?  There not your dad's Kentucky, Florida is a solid national title contender every year and they have DEEP pockets.  Donovan will NOT leave UF for UK!

[fu-man-soo]

this sux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Coletrain]

Would UK look to BG who has only a few years of head coaching experience at the D1 level and has not yet made a Final 4?  I would think that he would be on the list but a few names down.  And in Iowa's case, I think we are in better shape for him. 

I can tell you that Donovan is probably their primary target.  But I've heard rumblings that Gillespie is high on the totem pole.  And he had a great audition in last weekend's games held at Lexington. 

[HogFan1973]

Just reported in Lexington that Tubby's gone!!  Don't know if it was forced or his call, but he was due a big bonus in early April if he would have stayed.  I'm sure that had much to do with it.  So the competition for Gillespie is now officially on with both Kentucky and Iowa now on the prowl.  My hope is that Kentucky's number one target is Billy Donovan.  And they can afford to pay him. 

Meanwhile, Frank Broyles just made par on hole 16.

He's retired, he should be playing gold?  No....oh wait, he is still, nevermind.

[bulldog04]

Again, why would Donovan leave Florida for Kentucky?  There not your dad's Kentucky, Florida is a solid national title contender every year and they have DEEP pockets.  Donovan will NOT leave UF for UK!

No more Noah, Brewer, Green, Horford, or Humphrey

[musiccityhog]

Billy the kid may not leave UF, but you can bet Kentucky is going to go at him hard. I believe Gillespie will be their second choice.

[fu-man-soo]

iowa's alford to new mexico

[TX HOG]

We need to get the ball rolling, fast. 

[BCShogs]

Would UK look to BG who has only a few years of head coaching experience at the D1 level and has not yet made a Final 4?  I would think that he would be on the list but a few names down.  And in Iowa's case, I think we are in better shape for him. 

I can tell you that Donovan is probably their primary target.  But I've heard rumblings that Gillespie is high on the totem pole.  And he had a great audition in last weekend's games held at Lexington. 

Are we going to go after Tubby? I had my hopes set on Gillispie. Frank get off your a$$.

[darth sooie]

tubby to Minnesota

[fu-man-soo]

Smith has yet to meet with UK's athletic director
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200770321033

[arkrazfan]

Just reported in Lexington that Tubby's gone!!  Don't know if it was forced or his call, but he was due a big bonus in early April if he would have stayed.  I'm sure that had much to do with it.  So the competition for Gillespie is now officially on with both Kentucky and Iowa now on the prowl.  My hope is that Kentucky's number one target is Billy Donovan.  And they can afford to pay him. 

Meanwhile, Frank Broyles just made par on hole 16.

That is the hole that he got a hole in one on the other day.

[BCShogs]

tubby to Minnesota

link?

[The Coletrain]

If we can't get Gillespie, I'd take Tubby.  No question.  When was the last time we hired a proven coach who's been successful at this level and not a mid-major guy? 

[Winner]

Just reported in Lexington that Tubby's gone!!  Don't know if it was forced or his call, but he was due a big bonus in early April if he would have stayed.  I'm sure that had much to do with it.  So the competition for Gillespie is now officially on with both Kentucky and Iowa now on the prowl.  My hope is that Kentucky's number one target is Billy Donovan.  And they can afford to pay him. 

where was this reported? 

[The Coletrain]

Smith has yet to meet with UK's athletic director
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200770321033

That's old news.  This just broke within the hour. 

[SexyBeast77]

Tubby to Minestoa per ESPN news

[darth sooie]

(WCCO) Minneapolis WCCO's Mike Max has learned that the University of Minnesota may be close to announcing a new men's basketball coach, and the newest name in the mix is Tubby Smith of Kentucky.

In a meeting Tuesday night between Smith and University of Kentucky officials, a resignation from Smith was expected. Word is that Gophers athletics director Joel Maturi was on a flight Wednesday afternoon to Lexington to meet with Smith.

[Karma]

Deadspin is saying Tubby is going to Minnesota, and Tom Crean is likely the next coach at UK.

http://deadspin.com/sports/college-basketball/lexingtons-long-national-nightmare-now-over-246391.php

[bulldog04]

TS has accepted Minnesota HC job.  ESPN reported it.

[Houston h]

Again, why would Donovan leave Florida for Kentucky?  There not your dad's Kentucky, Florida is a solid national title contender every year and they have DEEP pockets.  Donovan will NOT leave UF for UK!

No more Noah, Brewer, Green, Horford, or Humphrey

Check out Rivals and look at the recruiting class that has committed to UF and then look at what is coming back or comitted to UK.  Donovan isn't leaving UF.  UK may throw a bunch of money at him but UF can match anything they do.  He may win a 2nd title this year, you think UF is going to let him walk?

[The Coletrain]

Just reported in Lexington that Tubby's gone!!  Don't know if it was forced or his call, but he was due a big bonus in early April if he would have stayed.  I'm sure that had much to do with it.  So the competition for Gillespie is now officially on with both Kentucky and Iowa now on the prowl.  My hope is that Kentucky's number one target is Billy Donovan.  And they can afford to pay him. 

where was this reported? 

I live in Louisville.  I've got UK fans dancing all around me!!  I don't know who broke it, but my guys are telling me that Tubby's already accepted the post at Minnesota and UK's top two candidates are Tom Crean and Billy Gillespie (with Donovan the pipe dream). 

[Oliver]

TS has accepted Minnesota HC job.  ESPN reported it.

So as of this moment, Minnesota has a better basketball coach than we do.

[chillinhoggie]

Tubby to Minestoa per ESPN news

just heard it

[Since 1894]

Why would he go to Minnesota??

[rcowen]

THANKS FRANK! Way to do your job...

[311Hog]

lol KY are fools to let tubby go. I dunno crazy times.

[moses_007]

Maybe Tubby will be Heath's replacement.

Go Hogs  :razorback:

[Houston h]

Tubby is the classic case of a guy that won big with someone elses players, look at what he has done since he had to recruit his own guys.  Much like HDN did with the guys that Ford had recruited!  Or what Heath had done at Kent St.

[JBucc]

So he's going to Minnesota now?

[GolfHawg]

Just reported in Lexington that Tubby's gone!!  Don't know if it was forced or his call, but he was due a big bonus in early April if he would have stayed.  I'm sure that had much to do with it.  So the competition for Gillespie is now officially on with both Kentucky and Iowa now on the prowl.  My hope is that Kentucky's number one target is Billy Donovan.  And they can afford to pay him. 

Meanwhile, Frank Broyles just made par on hole 16.

Exactly....and we still wind up with Heath after all the great coachs are gone!

[TX HOG]

Maybe Tubby will be Heath's replacement.

Go Hogs  :razorback:

Sounds like he's headed to Minnesota

[SexyBeast77]

Frank played the fiddle as Rome Burned. ERrrrrrrrr, lost millions in revenue playing golf as other schools made moves.

[chillinhoggie]

Maybe Tubby will be Heath's replacement.

Go Hogs  :razorback:

too late he's gone to MN

[rcowen]

yes he is

[badIntentions]

Just reported in Lexington that Tubby's gone!!  Don't know if it was forced or his call, but he was due a big bonus in early April if he would have stayed.  I'm sure that had much to do with it.  So the competition for Gillespie is now officially on with both Kentucky and Iowa now on the prowl.  My hope is that Kentucky's number one target is Billy Donovan.  And they can afford to pay him. 

Meanwhile, Frank Broyles just made par on hole 16.

LMAO +1

[rcowen]

I hope frank falls in the lake!

[jhudson84]

As of this moment Minnesota has a better coach than most in the nation.

[seqco]

interesting.... Tubby to Minny never thought about that one.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Tubby is headed this afternoon to University of Minnesota to accept the job their.

[TX HOG]

Who is Minnesota's AD?  Need that guy

[rcowen]

I had hoped maybe we'd go after him..

[jmchog]

Isn't Tom Crean a has been?
What has he done since no D. Wade?

[TX HOG]

If we don't get movin' we're going to lose out on BG

[hogsrmyfav36]

Again, why would Donovan leave Florida for Kentucky?  There not your dad's Kentucky, Florida is a solid national title contender every year and they have DEEP pockets.  Donovan will NOT leave UF for UK!

How old are some of you?  Yes, Florida has been great under Donovan.  However, they aren't even close when it comes to basketball tradition/championships/history as Kentucky. 

Kentucky is a dream job for many colleges coaches. 

[Catfish]

A good AD would have been negotiating with Tubby all along... and we would be reading "KU's Smith headed to Arkansas" instead of Minn.