Tubbs coached the Hurricanes for two seasons in 1935 and 1936, where he compiled an 11–5–2 record. In both seasons, his Hurricane teams bowed out as potential hosts for New Year's Day bowl games.
The passage describes Tubbs' coaching tenure with the Hurricanes during two seasons (1935 and 1936).  His teams were unsuccessful in securing a New Year's Day bowl game hosting position.