A New Sheriff in Town!

Someone pinch me – The University of Minnesota has hired Tubby Smith as the new head coach for the men’s basketball program. Could this finally be the light at the end of the tunnel? I only bring this subject up because many local college basketball fans remain in a deep depression since the U of M Final Four appearance a few years ago (okay – more than a few), and I confess to be one of them. What a year that was! Not to slight the amazing run for Winona State (okay – capitalize AMAZING!), but those are difficult games to see on television or hear on radio in the Twin Cities.

Can Coach Tubby get the men’s program back to the NCAA Tournament? The Sweet 16? The Elite 8? The Final Four? Well, not likely in 2008, but he could be a huge draw for recruiting top-end talent to the program and restore fan confidence – and fill some seats, too! Go get your season tickets now, folks!

Good luck, Coach!