TUBBY SMITH ON DEFENSE

I am obviously disappointed and even angry with the firing of Tubby Smith at Minnesota today.  I rarely take a stand one way or another on such instances but Tubby Smith is one of the truely great guys in this business.  He is a role model for his players as well as all of us who coach.  He runs a clean program and stresses academic and personal growth of his student-athletes.  And he did an incredible job at the University of Minnesota.  Here are few of our past posts on Tubby regarding defensive play.

TUBBY SMITH: Defensive Principles
12 guidelines for Tubby Smith style defense

TUBBY SMITH: 4 Defensive Goals
What Tubby is looking for each defensive possession

TUBBY SMITH: 10 Keys to Good Defense
The components of good team defense