Tubby Smith
Tubby Smith
Orlando Henry "Tubby" Smithis an American college basketball coach. He is currently the men's basketball head coach for the University of Memphis. Smith previously served in the same role at Texas Tech, Minnesota, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tulsa. With Kentucky, he coached the Wildcats to the 1998 NCAA championship...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth30 June 1951
CityScotland, MD
consistency count guy single
We're just not getting that consistency in a single guy that you can just count on. But it's getting there. It's getting there.
belief faith full gave knew
We knew they'd be here in full force. They really gave us a big lift. Their faith and belief that they have in us is remarkable.
ball beat deception decided hands savvy veteran
We decided to put the ball in Patrick's hands a little more. He's more experienced. He's a veteran player. He'll beat you with his savvy and deception with his ball handling.
desperate
We've been in a desperate situation. (The 0-2 start) was a wake-up call.
turned
We really got rattled. They really had another gear; they turned it up.
backyard nobody playing
It was like he was playing in his backyard and nobody was guarding him.
focused guy hunting joe loves player takes whatever
He's a very focused player -- a serious-minded player. Joe loves to win. He'll do whatever it takes to win. He's not a guy out there hunting shots. He's hunting to find a way to win.
adjusted ball good half second start
We had to get off to a good start in the second half. We adjusted at the half to get the ball to Patrick more.
confidence falling good played shooting
We really haven't played a good game. When we're shooting like we are and things are not falling into place, that's when your confidence is shot.
conference dropped games intensity mistakes room
We don't have room for any mistakes right now. We've already dropped two conference games at home, so we've got to play with a real sense of urgency. We need intensity on every possession.
appreciate blue faith
We appreciate the Big Blue faithful. The faith they have in us is remarkable.
glad leading
We're glad to see Randolph get back to leading us in rebounding.
changed needed players quick versatile
When we changed defenses and started switching, we needed players who were versatile and quick like Bobby.
effort weapons
There are so many weapons on their team. It will take an extraordinary effort on our part to compete.