For Pete's Sake
New Texas basketball coach Shaka Smart makes it clear he’s aiming for Kansas
Shaka Smart was introduced as Texas’ new men’s basketball coach on Friday, and he quickly brought up a bad memory for Kansas fans.
Shaka asked how his style fits the Big 12. "It translated pretty well a few years ago in San Antonio." Ouch. First shot across Kansas' bow.
— Brian Davis (@BDavisAAS) April 3, 2015That was the 2011 NCAA Tournament, in which Smart coached VCU to a stunning upset of No. 1-seeded Kansas in the Elite Eight. It was recently ranked by one pundit as the Jayhawks’ second-worst tournament in loss under Bill Self.
This was red meat to Longhorns’ fans:
Shaka wants Kansas and I love it
— Jason (@jharmuth15) April 3, 2015Shaka Smart is gunning for Kansas. I love it.
— Curry Shoff (@CurryShoff) April 3, 2015Shaka Smart is holding his boot to Kansas' neck and he won't step off.
— Strong & Smart (@tamu_faggies) April 3, 2015SHAKA SMART THROWING THE SHADE ON KANSAS ALREADY HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
— Kim Jong Trill (@brihoang) April 3, 2015Kansas fans were either not concerned or happy for a new challenger:
Here come the "Can Shaka Smart's Longhorns end the Jayhawks' streak?" articles. #Nope #12Straight
— Tate Shumard (@10Tate_Shumard) April 3, 2015Shaka Smart is a great hire for Texas. Jayhawks rivalry vs him shall continue annually. #RockChalk
— Joey Bergman (@JoeyBergman) April 3, 2015To reach Pete Grathoff, call 816-234-4330 or send email to pgrathoff@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter: @pgrathoff.
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