Tubby's comments
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:46 am
Here is what Tubby Smith thinks about message boards. Interesting, I'm sure most coaches feel the same.
Do you think the influence of fan message boards is a distraction to the program?
“Absolutely. You have people second guessing everything you do and making comments about things that aren’t true. I know the freedom of speech and freedom to say what you want, that’s all one thing, but it’s really asinine to be honest with you. I don’t think it helps anyone. As far as recruiting is concerned, we have some of the most loyal and most fanatical fans in the country and they see one thing or they put something on the message board it’s the gospel. It’s something we all have to monitor; it’s another element that’s in the process of recruiting and the process of coaching. At first it was the call-in shows and now it’s gone to this. Eventually who knows where it will lead. I’m not much on the message boards, you can see how it can get out of control, like the ‘Facebooks’ and ‘Myspace’ all the stuff that’s creating problems for a lot of people.
Do you think the influence of fan message boards is a distraction to the program?
“Absolutely. You have people second guessing everything you do and making comments about things that aren’t true. I know the freedom of speech and freedom to say what you want, that’s all one thing, but it’s really asinine to be honest with you. I don’t think it helps anyone. As far as recruiting is concerned, we have some of the most loyal and most fanatical fans in the country and they see one thing or they put something on the message board it’s the gospel. It’s something we all have to monitor; it’s another element that’s in the process of recruiting and the process of coaching. At first it was the call-in shows and now it’s gone to this. Eventually who knows where it will lead. I’m not much on the message boards, you can see how it can get out of control, like the ‘Facebooks’ and ‘Myspace’ all the stuff that’s creating problems for a lot of people.
