Flattering comments from coach Pastner

[Chris4Vols22]

"Everyone thinks Tennessee is going to fall off, I told everyone, 'Hey, they still have really good players.' Cuonzo, Coach Martin, can obviously flat out coach, there is no denying that, and he is going to get really good players.

"There's not going to be any drop off at Tennessee; Tennessee is going to be at a very high level as long as Cuonzo is there. Coach (Bruce) Pearl did a great job, and Cuonzo will keep it at a very high level. I think all the Vols fans should know they are in good hands with Cuonzo. Not only is he a really good coach, he's a fantastic human being.''

Jay Bilas, Josh Pastner, have differing views on Vols GoVolsXtra

Interesting.


Coach K: "I'm not a big guy on comparing the guy and his coach (Gene Keady). I'd rather just talk about Cuonzo; he's a damn good coach.''

 

[TBtheGBwiththeTD]

You don't downplay a team you're going to play that season. It's as simple as that.

 

[Drivebye]

Don't ever trust a 15 year old kid.

 

[myrobbins7]

Hard to disagree with coach Paz.

 

[gorockytop101]

Gosh darnit, he's a swell guy.

 

[kwebbvols2344]

He is just saying that so if UT beats Memphis (not likely) he could pull the "I told you guys they were good" card.

 

[1985Vols]

Must say Pastner has alot more class than Calamari ever dreamed of..

 

[Chris4Vols22]

Coach K: "I'm not a big guy on comparing the guy and his coach (Gene Keady). I'd rather just talk about Cuonzo; he's a damn good coach.''

 

[bamacheats]

Pastner calling someone a good coach is like Mickey Douchestone calling someone a good radio personality.

 

[germanicus]

starts getting players he wants. Talk is cheap now. I'd rather Coach Martin be feared by those guys than loved. Buzz was loved by all the other coaches. Let's hope Coach Martin brings the fear soon.

Jay Bilas, Josh Pastner, have differing views on Vols GoVolsXtra

Interesting.


Coach K: "I'm not a big guy on comparing the guy and his coach (Gene Keady). I'd rather just talk about Cuonzo; he's a damn good coach.''

 

[MemphisCanes]

You guys need lessons in how to accept a compliment.

 

[Shaun1985]

ehh. I hope nobody expected him to say CCM sucked. Nice comments, especially the Coach K one! I really like that

 

[Volmania]

You guys need lessons in how to accept a compliment.

those aren't compliments ... just coachspeak for "We'll beat those guys easily"

 

[LawVol13]

Classy statement by Pastner. He went far beyond what he had to say and went out of his way to be complimentary to Coach Martin. I never have disliked him; he seems like a genuinely good guy.

 

[MemphisCanes]

those aren't compliments ... just coachspeak for "We'll beat those guys easily"

UT is probably the farthest thing from his mind right now. You, sir, are paranoid. He's obviously got respect for CCM.

 

[germanicus]

Coach Martin and he knows he might alienate the Stokes' with anything other than praise.

UT is probably the farthest thing from his mind right now. You, sir, are paranoid. He's obviously got respect for CCM.

 

[driley3]

UT is probably the farthest thing from his mind right now. You, sir, are paranoid. He's obviously got respect for CCM.

You're right, right now all he's thinking about is how Michigan is handing them a beating