2/12/2006 08:53:00 AM|||murderface|||

"A Letter to Unrealistic & Unknowledgeable UK Basketball "Fans":

1. Tubby Smith has zero obligation to listen to or consider the opinions of UK Fans. He ONLY has an obligation to the University, his players and their parents.

2. UK cannot have the ultimate season every, single year. Making the Sweet 16 should be 100% satisfying to any college basketball fan in today's environment. Just ask Duke.

3. The thought by media and fans that our team is not as talented as others this year is ludicrous. We have 3-5 future NBA players on the team RIGHT NOW. The problem is that they are all sophomores (except Moss who will get free agent try outs)- they obviously have talent, but need to develop leadership and consistency.

4. Good teams have losing streaks - ask the Detroit Pistons.

5. Local media, specifically Herald-Leader Columnists, TV Folks and radio commentators are showing their lack of knowledge and professionalism by jumping on the negative band wagon directed toward UK Basketball. (Side Note: no local media personality other than Kris Kross should EVER comment on NBA Basketball - they obviously have no experience or wherewithall when it comes to hardcore basketball.)

6. There was a team that had worse seasons than we are having right now 2-4 years ago. They had talent, but it had not yet matured. Guess who? The defending national champs - UNC.

7. The only thing anyone will remember about this season is what happens in the post season (just like every other year) - let's see what happens.

Okay - class is over. Get a grip on yourselves people. "

ps - that's the sun in the sky, not a basketball.

MF

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