Tubby Smith, who signed a three-year contract extension with Minnesota in July, was fired by the Gophers on Monday, the day after his team lost to Florida in the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. “Tubby has had a long and distinguished career and we feel it’s time for a fresh set of eyes [...]
Minnesota Locks Up Tubby Smith For Another 3 Years
July 24, 2012 | Posted by
Tubby Smith, the fiery coach that won a national championship at Kentucky, received the appreciation of his efforts confirmation he desired from the Minnesota Gophers: an eight-year contract extension worth about $1.8 million a season. Smith, who rebuilt Georgia’s program before going to Kentucky and winning the national title in his first season, had been [...]
