In today's college basketball landscape, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites are having more of an impact than ever. At Media Day, I had a rather thought-provoking and exclusive conversation with the Minnesota Golden Gophers Head Coach, the legendary Tubby Smith about all the media issues that can affect his program, the Big Ten and beyond. "I'm not very savvy … [Read more...] about Tubby Smith: candid thoughts on social media, news Industry
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Gophers Add two top 100 Guards to Future Backcourt
The Minnesota Golden gophers college basketball program today announced the signings of Joe Coleman and Andre Hollins. Both are amongst the top 100 ranked players in the country and will be eligible to compete during the 2011-12 season. “In Andre Hollins and Joe Coleman, we definitely feel that we helped ourselves,” said head coach Tubby Smith. “Both of these guys are … [Read more...] about Gophers Add two top 100 Guards to Future Backcourt
Tubby Time NOT moving to Auburn!
By Paul M. Banks You heard all the rumors about Tubby Smith leaving Minnesota and moving on to Auburn. That he's on his way back to the SEC. Is it true? Should Goldy Gopher start shedding a tear over what he (she? I don't know what gender the mascot is) might lose? … [Read more...] about Tubby Time NOT moving to Auburn!
Tournament Time is Tubby Time in Minnesota
By Paul M. Banks MILWAUKEE- Orlando “Tubby” Smith is entering his second NCAA Tournament (and third year) as the leader of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Despite reaching the second round on 14 prior occasions during his career, he has to win a tourney game with the Gophs. Is this the year? … [Read more...] about Tournament Time is Tubby Time in Minnesota