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So, Mike and Mike in the Morning is quickly becoming "Keep Tubby Headquarters". Today, the former UK coach, and current u of l coach, Rick Pitino chimed in. Shocker, he thinks Tubby should be retained. But, what will probably strike most people as crazy is his claim that high schools would turn their back on UK and set the program back 10-15 years. Of course, 10-15 years ago, UK was competing in Final Fours, so maybe not so bad.
I live by a certain code. Don't believe Rick Pitino. After Dick Gabriel's comments last night, I think it is 99% certain that Tubby will be back. I also think that is why John Clay and Mark Story in the LHL have recently backtracked off their "change" columns and now seem to be advocating for Tubby. Anyway, Slick Rick's comments are completely and utterly prepostruous. If UK hired a good coach, I think he would have no trouble recruiting
The larger point here is the worry amongst the local media about what the national media might say or think. I believe this should be the least of UK's worries if they are considering a coaching change. If they hire the right coach, such as Notre Dame (Charlie Weiss), Florida (Urban Meyer), and North Caronlina (Roy Williams) no one will care. The media has a short term memory. If you don't believe me, watch how quick they slup up to Nick Saban next year after 'Bama wins a few games.
The Kid is out!!
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