Tom Dienhart: ‘It’s Shaka Smart or bust’

[BleedGopher]

From the article:

If Teague can land Smart, he’ll be hailed a genius and savior, perhaps setting the program up for great success. If Teague can’t bag Smart–who has been pursued by many in recent years, including by Illinois after it fired Bruce Weber—it will be viewed as a disappointment by some.

Smart, 35, became a man in demand after leading VCU to the 2011 Final Four. He is 111-36 in four years on the job with three NCAA bids.

http://btn.com/2013/03/25/dienhart-whats-next-for-minnesota-hoops/?cmp=user+shared+twitter

Go Gophers!!

 

[Bad Gopher]

I can't help being a wide-eyed optimist, but we have a junior class here in town that, if one program were able to scoop them all up, would make them a legitimate national title contender. It's hard not to envision a scenario under which a sexy hire captures their imagination and makes them see those possibilities.

 

[Gopher07]

I have a big feeling there will be a lot of disappointment if it's not Shaka. Just hope that doesn't make us resent whoever the guy actually ends up being.

 

[Holy Man]

I can't help being a wide-eyed optimist, but we have a junior class here in town that, if one program were able to scoop them all up, would make them a legitimate national title contender. It's hard not to envision a scenario under which a sexy hire captures their imagination and makes them see those possibilities.

But they need keys to the gym that doesn't exist!

 

[Bad Gopher]

But they need keys to the gym that doesn't exist!

Details, details.

 

[beavergopher]

Does this mean Kate Upton is the fallback candidate?

 

[Rouser]

I have a big feeling there will be a lot of disappointment if it's not Shaka. Just hope that doesn't make us resent whoever the guy actually ends up being.

Thats the risk Teague took with firing Tubby today. We expect a lot and Teague needs to deliver. Hopefully he will..