[thecavemaster]

**When Tubby Smith took over, UK was one
of four or five programs in the country that
was truly elite. We cannot say that any longer.
**When Tubby Smith took over, UK consistently
had more talent than Vandy. We cannot say
that any longer.
**When Tubby Smith took over, UK almost never
had to play on the opening day of the SEC tournanment.
We cannot say that any longer.
**When Tubby Smith took over, UK was losing ten games
only when you combined two seasons, sometimes three.
We cannot say that any longer.
**When Tubby Smith took over, watching UK play was never
like getting a root canal or watching a horse die. We
cannot say that any longer.
**When Tubby Smith took over, Chris Lofton and Cory
Brewer had dreams of playing for UK in Rupp arena.
We cannot say that any longer.

Since Tubby Smith took over, we have witnessed the
gradual to precipitous decline of the UK basketball
program in several areas, primarily in recruiting
and offensive efficiency. Twenty wins coupled
with ten losses is good enough for Tulsa and Georgia.
It is not good enough for UK. As decent a person
as he is, and I say this with more than a little regret,
it is time for Tubby to go. Period.