Coach Martin Big Orange Tip-Off Quotes and Notes

#1
bleedingTNorange

bleedingTNorange

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 9, 2012
Messages
73,778
Likes
49,515
#1
When asked if there were any bright spots tuesday night?

"When the bus started rolling out of there,'' Martin replied. "That was the bright spot.''

Coach Martin said kenny hall showed up early this morning and asked...What does it take for me to get to that level?

"For me as a coach, that was a beautiful thing,'' Martin said.

Martin's comments about certain players being able to play in hostile environment...

"It is what it is,'' Martin said. "That's why you have role players and you have stars.''

Martin said this year has been an adventure, and it may not be for everyone. He had this to say...

End-of-year assessments will be revealing, he said: "I'll sit down with guys and say, 'Are you willing to accept this particular role in order for our team to be successful?'

"I'm not a guy who believes in getting rid of players and all that, but you have to be honest with 'em, to let 'em know where you stand as a coach and exactly what you're looking for.''

Martin on Reese, Stanton and Edwards:
"They are long, rangy shooters who can play more than one position. Cory Stanton, a walk-on transfer, is a natural point guard who can push the offense and pressure the ball."

said that if more spots open he'd like a big guy...

Said Martin, "I tell the guys now, 'All I can do is warn you. I say this in all sincerity. Now we've got guys knocking on the door. They want to be part of Tennessee basketball.'

"It's real simple. You play at a high level all the time because guys are going to be a part of this program. They know where we're headed.''

Where Martin envisions Tennessee

"One day,'' said Martin, "this team will be the last team standing. I really feel that. "I don't say that jokingly, I don't say it, like, 'Oh, man, give him another year on his contract.' I say it because I truly believe it.''
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 people
#2
#2
Griffith:
This season has been a journey of discovery as to who has it and who doesn't. Martin implied that the journey, as it continues into the future, might not be for everyone.
Click to expand...
 
#3
#3
these are some very strong quotes. its not just one or two that you might catch once in awhile from coaches you can tell he is not pleased and is about over some of the effort he is getting from some of the guys.
 
#5
#5
bleedingTNorange said:
When asked if there were any bright spots tuesday night?

"When the bus started rolling out of there,'' Martin replied. "That was the bright spot.''

Coach Martin said kenny hall showed up early this morning and asked...What does it take for me to get to that level?

"For me as a coach, that was a beautiful thing,'' Martin said.

Martin's comments about certain players being able to play in hostile environment...

"It is what it is,'' Martin said. "That's why you have role players and you have stars.''

Martin said this year has been an adventure, and it may not be for everyone. He had this to say...

End-of-year assessments will be revealing, he said: "I'll sit down with guys and say, 'Are you willing to accept this particular role in order for our team to be successful?'

"I'm not a guy who believes in getting rid of players and all that, but you have to be honest with 'em, to let 'em know where you stand as a coach and exactly what you're looking for.''

Martin on Reese, Stanton and Edwards:
"They are long, rangy shooters who can play more than one position. Cory Stanton, a walk-on transfer, is a natural point guard who can push the offense and pressure the ball."

said that if more spots open he'd like a big guy...

Said Martin, "I tell the guys now, 'All I can do is warn you. I say this in all sincerity. Now we've got guys knocking on the door. They want to be part of Tennessee basketball.'

"It's real simple. You play at a high level all the time because guys are going to be a part of this program. They know where we're headed.''

Where Martin envisions Tennessee

"One day,'' said Martin, "this team will be the last team standing. I really feel that. "I don't say that jokingly, I don't say it, like, 'Oh, man, give him another year on his contract.' I say it because I truly believe it.''
Click to expand...

I love that his goal is a national championship for the program. That gives me goosebumps.
 
#6
#6
pl3 said:
I'm glad hall is acting interested with a yr and a half left.
Click to expand...

All I have to say is talk is cheap. I'll believe it when I see it from Hall. Without more physical and mental toughness, he is a lost cause.
 
#10
#10
Coach Zo knows - on what Hall has to do, what has to happen to step up a level, what has to happen to go all the way, and what it takes to do it at UT.
 
#11
#11
If a spot comes open he wants a big man.
Has Mitchell committed yet?
Someone get that kid on the phone.

And don't ask me where that came from cuz I don't know.
Read too many threads tonite.
 
Last edited:
#14
#14
calban said:
If a spot comes open he wants a big man.
Has Mitchell committed yet?
Someone get that kid on the phone.
Click to expand...

i was thinking the same thing. sounds about like the only guy who we are seriously in on thats a post. that would be pretty awesome.
 
#15
#15
I wouldn't have wanted to be a player in that locker room after the Vandy game or in practice the next day.

Look, CM was left with the scraps of a team and is trying to cobble together what he can this year. I know the team is not going anywhere, but I just sit back and enjoy the action for now. The next 2 years is when the team will start to gel. If we can go deep in the SEC tourney, I will be pleasantly surprised, but I will enjoy watching.
 
#21
#21
Maybe Cheivous is the other one. I would have to say either him or potentially Wes. The only reason I say this is that Chevious is the only one to not see the court and Wes has only had some mop up duty as of late. I wouldn't think the people who may get let loose would be seeing the court much if at all if they weren't giving their all for CCM.
 
#22
#22
Chievous is being redshirted, he won't leave, if he does he'll have to sit out again next year. I realize anything is possible, just a thought.
 
#23
#23
DaDuRkEr said:
Maybe Cheivous is the other one. I would have to say either him or potentially Wes. The only reason I say this is that Chevious is the only one to not see the court and Wes has only had some mop up duty as of late. I wouldn't think the people who may get let loose would be seeing the court much if at all if they weren't giving their all for CCM.
Click to expand...

IMO Wes and chievous will be here next year. Both guys knew when they signed here that theyvweren going to see major minutes, and chievous agreed with Martin that redshirting was the best thing for both parties. If I HAD to predict who is not here next year I'm going to say miller and that's it. McRae would be my 2nd choice but I just think something keeps him here, he loves being here and I just get the feeling he stays. With miller I am assuming he should be graduating this year since he's been in school for 4 years now, and he would be able to take advantage of the transfer play immediately rule correct? If that's the case I'd think he'd wanna spend his senior year somewhere he can play, once again all JMO.
 
#24
#24
He can only transfer and play immediately if he chooses graduate school and UT doesn't offer the Master's program he persues. With him being a Sr, I just don't see Miller graduating on time(granted, I have no idea where he stands academically, just assuming here) and persuing a Master's. Time will tell though. McRae, like Golden can become a great player if they put in the necessary work IMO. With our lack of scorers, I hope McRae stays TBH.
 
#25
#25
DaDuRkEr said:
He can only transfer and play immediately if he chooses graduate school and UT doesn't offer the Master's program he persues. With him being a Sr, I just don't see Miller graduating on time(granted, I have no idea where he stands academically, just assuming here) and persuing a Master's. Time will tell though. McRae, like Golden can become a great player if they put in the necessary work IMO. With our lack of scorers, I hope McRae stays TBH.
Click to expand...

if coach martin can get mcrae to play to his ability, holy cow watch out this team is 3-4 games better atleast IMO. the problem is that in 2 years jordan has really not shown a whole lot of promise. i dont know what it is, maybe he needs to get stronger, also stronger with the ball, maybe a confidence boost? i know that CCM isnt that thrilled about his defense and that is why tatum plays instead of mcrae, but hopefully mcrae buys in in the off-season and improves on defense. i have said it before if im martin i switch mcrae and tatum's minutes, you are not gonna see tatum next year and playing mcrae major minutes will give you a good idea of whether or not you want to bring him back. there is no question that mcrae can score, he did it at will in hs and averaged almost 40 a game in the RTL, yea i know they dont play defense it's still impressive. i hope he figures it out and is a part of this team next year .

as far as miller i also dont know where he stands as far as graduating. if he isnt on track and wont be eligible to transfer and play immediately then im sure he will be here next year, no reason for a senior to transfer AGAIN. however, if he can transfer and play immediately i think he would do that, and who knows maybe he transfers to d ll and plays his last season there, its pretty obvious he probably isnt going to make a career out of playing ball.
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top