Does everyone on here believe the main reason Tee Martin was NOT selected as the OC was due to his minimal experience as a OC and the possibility of Helton having more coaching experience?
Per 102.5 Nashville: USC Beat Guy Says Tee Martin Certainly didn't call the plays at USC. And kind laughed at the fact of Swain saying that Tee called 100% of the plays. He's been an insider for them for 20+ years
He mentioned he was kind of surprised we hired Helton though. Expected that we would have hired a bigger/more respected name.
Anyone else hear this interview?
I read somewhere that Tee Martin said he felt like he deserved the head coach position and Fulmer didnt think so. Wanted him as an OC and the talks ended there because Tee wasnt making a lateral move. He feels like hes proved himself and deserves a spot at being a head coach. Fulmer thinks he needed more experience.
Personally i dont think it was never a real option. Only called Tee as a PR move. Just to say at least we tried to bring our guy home. It definitely gave Fulmer some good PR and a measure of patience.
Sorry but Tee getting OC at UT is a promotion compared to his current gig. Pruitt just hired USC's real OC. Tee would have had more responsibility here.
Didn't want Tee at OC due his inexperience as a QB coach. Helton was best hire possible.