Still have faith in Cuonzo Martin?

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johnnybravo said:
Funny that winning didn't matter when Jerry Green was here. I was actually not in favor of firing him because a successful BB coach at UT is few and far between.
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Having him on the sideline is akin to Charlie Weis. Annoying, whiny, no pr skills and a chin issue.
 
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Spartacavolus said:
Having him on the sideline is akin to Charlie Weis. Annoying, whiny, no pr skills and a chin issue.
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And Counzo Martin has PR skills? I love this line of thinking that he is some great, outgoing, personable guy that is good with the media. He mumbles and bumbles on about nothing and when he does finally say something with conviction he puts his foot in his mouth.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
If you're criticize someone at least spell their name right. Complaining about someone who's name you can't even spell is amusing.
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Dude, it's going to be ok. This isn't a common name that I should, need, or have any desire to make a habit of spelling correctly or incorrectly. People can name their kids whatever they want. If it's something dumb, and I don't care how his momma spelled it, then too bad.
 
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If "Cuonzo" goes to the final four next year I will admit I was wrong and that he is good. If he goes to the sweet 16, I'll say he deserves another year. If he does anything short of that. fire him.
 
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BOP said:
And Counzo Martin has PR skills? I love this line of thinking that he is some great, outgoing, personable guy that is good with the media. He mumbles and bumbles on about nothing and when he does finally say something with conviction he puts his foot in his mouth.
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Who claims that Martin has great PR skills? It is quite obvious that Cuonzo would absolutely love to just recruit and coach, but sucks it up and does everything else. At least he doesn't make a fool out of himself and embarrass himself or the University.
 
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whobethis16 said:
Who claims that Martin has great PR skills? It is quite obvious that Cuonzo would absolutely love to just recruit and coach, but sucks it up and does everything else. At least he doesn't make a fool out of himself and embarrass himself or the University.
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It was pretty embarrassing to watch him claim his team had done enough to warrant NCAA tournament selection and then come out and lay down in the SEC tournament.
 
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BOP said:
It was pretty embarrassing to watch him claim his team had done enough to warrant NCAA tournament selection and then come out and lay down in the SEC tournament.
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But it was awesome smashing Kentucky by 30. And beating Florida twice in the same year, or even upsetting them this year. They definitely layed down on that one.
 
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iKrager said:
But it was awesome smashing Kentucky by 30. And beating Florida twice in the same year, or even upsetting them this year. They definitely layed down on that one.
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It doesn't mean anything. The only thing that matters in this sport is the NCAA tournament. Upsetting conference teams at home happens every night in college basketball. It is nothing to backflip about.
 
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BOP said:
It doesn't mean anything. The only thing that matters in this sport is the NCAA tournament. Upsetting conference teams at home happens every night in college basketball. It is nothing to backflip about.
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Yet, Tennessee stormed the court for something that is "nothing to backflip about." Hmmm...
 
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BOP said:
Dude, it's going to be ok. This isn't a common name that I should, need, or have any desire to make a habit of spelling correctly or incorrectly. People can name their kids whatever they want. If it's something dumb, and I don't care how his momma spelled it, then too bad.
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Can you please give me an example of a name that isn't "dumb?"
 
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JAllen18 said:
2011–2012 Tennessee 19–15 10–6 T–2nd NIT 2nd Round
2012–2013 Tennessee 20–13 11–7 T–5th NIT 1st Round

His coaching record at Tennessee: Overall (39–28)
SEC Play (21–13)

A pretty average record so far, Tennessee is a team that should be in the tournament every year. Do you have faith that Cuonzo will get it done next year?
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Cuonzo will never be a championship level coach because he doesn't value the pg position like he should.

I have a feeling he'll have a similar run that Delmonico had in baseball, a couple of really good years amongst a lot of average ones.
 
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Dougie_D said:
Is that news? CCM is just now learning that he needs to recruit the best of the best?! hahah!
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I know! Wasting scholly offers on recruits like Stokes, Hubbs, Nichols, Lyle, Looney, King, Crawford, F. Harris, Barton, Lindsay, and Cofer like a dingus!
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
His number 1 target in 2014 happens to be one of the best PGs in the country.
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That should be expected.

I was referring more to his personal statements about the pg position rather than his players. I had the same gripe with Pearl. I agree that the pure pg is harder to find now, but there are enough out there, with a little education, that could be difference makers.
 
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BOP said:
And Counzo Martin has PR skills? I love this line of thinking that he is some great, outgoing, personable guy that is good with the media. He mumbles and bumbles on about nothing and when he does finally say something with conviction he puts his foot in his mouth.
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I don't know wtf you are talking about. I was talking about Jerry I can't change my pillow case Green.
 
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BOP said:
Dude, it's going to be ok. This isn't a common name that I should, need, or have any desire to make a habit of spelling correctly or incorrectly. People can name their kids whatever they want. If it's something dumb, and I don't care how his momma spelled it, then too bad.
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Shows your true colors. A name is something that can't be taken away, and everyone deserves the proper spelling and pronunciation no matter how crazy it is. Mistakes are made, but purposely misspelling a name shows the lack of respect someone has. Sounds simplistic, but that's what I believe.
 
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I still have faith in Cuonzo. Faith that he will never lead TN to a championship.
 
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Gramps said:
I still have faith in Cuonzo. Faith that he will never lead TN to a championship.
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If you have faith in something, you want it to be true. So unless you're actively rooting against Tennessee, that wasn't anywhere near as clever as you thought it was.
 
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VKAman said:
If you have faith in something, you want it to be true. So unless you're actively rooting against Tennessee, that wasn't anywhere near as clever as you thought it was.
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Dictionary.com

faith:
confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.

I have confidence that Cuonzo does not have the ability to coach UT to a championship.
 
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Cuonzo has not had the greatest of seasons but they have been acceptable. Tennessee is not a top basketball program. It can be in time and CCM is a great young mind and he will learn on the job. I have complete faith in him and I believe we will have a great year this year. I know I shouldn't set my expectations for mediocrity and I know that if he continues on the same path then he should be let go, but it is too soon to make that judgement.
 
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