Stay Classy, Kentucky

You just know Tubby Smith loves his job. I mean, how many jobs outside the state of Alabama permit you to interact with discerning sports fans of temperate judgment and lucid expression like songwriter OH Napier.

OH penned the tune "Final Four or Hit the Door" to express his appreciation for the decade of sustained success and lack of scandal Tubby has brought to Lexington disdain for the fact Tubby isn't...wait for it...it starts with a "w"...John Wooden. Read an interview with OH here.

A highlight: OH on the inspiration for his screed ode:

TubbyBasher1 whom I met in a ky post board about the team sent me a shirt with the words on it "Tubby Final Four or Hit the Door". I believe these words say it all. Done this song is 30 minutes and I am right proud of this version but is subject to change like the tune but the words will remain the same. Final Four or Hit the Door.

OH Napier: Kentucky's answer to Clisby Clark. Took time out from writing his manifesto to pen an anthem of which Adolf Rupp would be proud.

This song defies a simple written description and invites you--no, dares you-- to experience it directly. Listen here. A preview:

Well 10 years ‘been a long time for ya, TubbyNow you’d better get it done this year, buddyOh You’d better win… you’d better win ‘Cause my woman’s gettin’ tarred and my dog’s gettin’ hungry And my gun’s all gone and I’m gettin’ lonely…
YEAH.YEAH!

Like I have said before, it is big fat lie that Kentucky fans like basketball. Kentucky fans do not like basketball. They do not like anything or anyone. They just like winning.

Dawgnoxious
A&R Bureau Chief,
Georgia Sports Blog

HT: Deadspin

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