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08:20 AM ET 02.09 | Tubby Smith insists he isn't trying to break new ground or reinvent the basketball wheel. To Smith, mass substitution -- sending five reserves in for five starters -- just makes sense. And now more than ever -- with the season entering crunch time and bench players often playing the role of hero -- we're seeing what might be a tangible result of the five-for-five switch. The reserves who make up the "second team" have played a big role heading into Thursday's game against Wisconsin. The bench has outscored the starters in the Gophers' two most recent victories. "They probably know each other better because [in games] and in practice they play all the time together," Smith said. "Therefore, their execution is a lot better."

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February 9, 2012  09:05 AM ET
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As always, the most interesting part of a Minn BB thread is the thoughts about the blonde chick sitting behind Tubby..........wold rather see more of her and less of Minn basketball

February 9, 2012  09:25 AM ET
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Interesting idea. We'll see how it plays out this season
www.losingtogether.com

February 9, 2012  11:32 AM ET
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Minny bball=Minny football....yawn

February 9, 2012  11:54 AM ET
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Originally posted 11:32 AM ET  02.09 by Justsayin'

Minny bball=Minny football....yawn

Stll woudn't mind snoozing w/ the blonde in the pic......

Damn, 0-6's bball threads have warped me :-)

 
February 10, 2012  06:15 AM ET
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Originally posted 11:32 AM ET  02.09 by Justsayin'

Minny bball=Minny football....yawn

One day, Minnie will rise up and shuck the Huskers.

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