Does Coach Martin have the "it" factor?

[zjcvols]

I don't know what it is. It's something unidentifiable. You hear it about players all the time. They just have that "it" factor about them. I actually believe Martin has that. It just seems like, to me, there's something about him that just shows me he will succeed at Tennessee. I know his first year wasn't great (although it was good). I know he only has one elite recruit right now. But I'm a firm believer he's going to lead UT to unprecedented heights in basketball. If I were a betting man, I would bet Coach Martin is going to lead UT to their first Final Four. I'm not saying if you don't believe that you are wrong. It's just my personal opinion he is going to be a star in the business and is going to do great things here. He just has "it". Whatever the hell it is. At least to me.

How do you feel VN basketball fans? Does he have that "it" factor or am I just crazy?

[utbffan]

I totaly agree. When he was first hired, I was very unsure until I heard him speak. I knew from that point that he is a baller and he could reach great talent. I love Bruce Pearl, but I think that Martin will show us that he is a definite upgrade.

[colvol]

I always have believed "it" is the that thing that separates you from the pack and makes you better than everyone else. Coach Martin seems to have it.

[Chris4Vols22]

This is one thing I'm not sure of. This season well answer a lot of questions. We can at least consider that the players speak highly of his character, personality, ethics, and sense of humor.

[SouthKnoxVOL]

He is a cancer survivor for Gods sake. He's got it.

[JohnWardForever]

Originally Posted by utbffan

I totaly agree. When he was first hired, I was very unsure until I heard him speak. I knew from that point that he is a baller and he could reach great talent. I love Bruce Pearl, but I think that Martin will show us that he is a definite upgrade.

Upgrade? Respectfully disagree. BP was born to coach at UT. Screwed that up. Although lacking in some areas, had the wow factor in spades; in terms of getting people involved and fired up. Ray Mears reincarnated. Look at the talent Pearl brought in. Not since Ernie & Bernie had we seen the likes of that. CM will be successful, but the enthusiasm doesn't compare. Pearl was primarily a showman, in the entertainment business.

[Rockytopman]

Originally Posted by JohnWardForever

Upgrade? Respectfully disagree. BP was born to coach at UT. Screwed that up. Although lacking in some areas, had the wow factor in spades; in terms of getting people involved and fired up. Ray Mears reincarnated. Look at the talent Pearl brought in. Not since Ernie & Bernie had we seen the likes of that. CM will be successful, but the enthusiasm doesn't compare. Pearl was primarily a showman, in the entertainment business.

Would much rather have a great coach with integrity than a showman, jmo. Also, as long as the players see the enthusiasm, I could care less if I ever do.

[golfballs]

He's hood enough

[zjcvols]

Originally Posted by JohnWardForever

Upgrade? Respectfully disagree. BP was born to coach at UT. Screwed that up. Although lacking in some areas, had the wow factor in spades; in terms of getting people involved and fired up. Ray Mears reincarnated. Look at the talent Pearl brought in. Not since Ernie & Bernie had we seen the likes of that. CM will be successful, but the enthusiasm doesn't compare. Pearl was primarily a showman, in the entertainment business.

Thanks for the laugh tonight. I needed it.

[JohnWardForever]

Originally Posted by zjcvols

Thanks for the laugh tonight. I needed it.

Not a problem; homie. I understand. What you got is better than what someone else has. I know the type.

[zjcvols]

Originally Posted by JohnWardForever

Not a problem; homie. I understand. What you got is better than what someone else has. I know the type.

Hey, if you wanna believe Pearl was a better coach because of his "enthusiasm" than that's your opinion. It's wrong, but still.

[zjcvols]

Originally Posted by JohnWardForever

Not a problem; homie. I understand. What you got is better than what someone else has. I know the type.

By one post on a message board. You are pure genius.

[old vol]

whats there not to like about CMartin?

[Rudy123]

Originally Posted by zjcvols

I don't know what it is. It's something unidentifiable. You hear it about players all the time. They just have that "it" factor about them. I actually believe Martin has that. It just seems like, to me, there's something about him that just shows me he will succeed at Tennessee. I know his first year wasn't great (although it was good). I know he only has one elite recruit right now. But I'm a firm believer he's going to lead UT to unprecedented heights in basketball. If I were a betting man, I would bet Coach Martin is going to lead UT to their first Final Four. I'm not saying if you don't believe that you are wrong. It's just my personal opinion he is going to be a star in the business and is going to do great things here. He just has "it". Whatever the hell it is. At least to me.

How do you feel VN basketball fans? Does he have that "it" factor or am I just crazy?

I remember that I was at my son's apartment the night it was announced that Martin was the new head coach of U.T.
Wow! Everyone was freaking out and saying that we ended up with a small college no body coach. We all just knew that the basketball program would return to the Buzz Peterson & Wade Houston days.
I have to admit, he sure made us all believers in less than 18 months of being on the job.
Have we forgotten Bruce Pearl yet? Will coach Martin eventually make us forget Bruce Pearl???

[Yankee_Vol]

I think he has "it", and I don't mean herpes