Gophers coach Tubby Smith held a rare session with local reporters Wednesday following his big win over No. 1 Indiana.
#Gophers head coach @CoachTubbySmith meeting with the media a day after a huge @B1GMBBall conference victory. pic.twitter.com/T3rMir9T9v
— Minnesota Men's Basketball (@GopherMBB) February 27, 2013
Smith, among other topics, said the Gopher victory — seen around the world on ESPN — would help him recruit.
Smith on the win: "It helps in recruiting when kids see a positive – see the fans and see the floors being rushed like that." #Gophers
— Amelia Rayno (@AmeliaRayno) February 27, 2013
Smith: "Every victory is a plus for the program, but getting a victory like last night is significant, probably a milestone for us."#Gophers
— Amelia Rayno (@AmeliaRayno) February 27, 2013
The coach also said Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder and ex-punter Greg Coleman dropped by before the game to give his players a little pep talk.
Smith said the QB compared the end of the Vikings season to the way the Gophers can win end theirs.
As for the fans rushing the floor after the final buzzer:
Tubby today: "I was really concerned with people jumping up on the court that might hurt themselves — like I have a couple times." #Gophers
— Tyler Mason (@tylermason21) February 27, 2013
