Martin Ripe for the Picking? Mr. SEC explains why -

[Jet915]

I guess you'll find out soon how interested MU is in Cuonzo.  I don't know for sure but I bet Tennessee fans don't mind MU taking him off their hands.  That's usually a tell tell sign.

[Tums Festival]

Again, read between the lines... our current players and recruits are fond of this candidate as HC.  Nothing ensures future success like continued success.  

Where has it been reported the current Marquette players want to play for Martin?

[Warriors12]

Again, must I reiterate that the man has never recruited any 4 star players?  He continually recruits 3 star guys.  Why would MU want someone that cannot land top 100 players?  He has Bruce Pearl's recruits as seniors on this team, so the team is not his per say. 

No thanks.  We don't need a regression of talent. 

Hubbs is a 5 with Rivals and Cofer was a 4 with ESPN. 

[MUshrooms]

I was all about Shaka and then Howland. I also know jack crap about basketball other than I love MU and get swept up with the "it guys." I knew nothing about Martin until earlier today but have been reading some articles and can honestly say he sounds like he would be a great fit. It seems like a lot of the complaints that Vols fans had (besides more losses than they would like) were about his low key personality.

I, for one, would love a coach that doesn't come off as a used car salesman. I thought we had that with Buzz before his shtick became obvious.

I think that Martin would come with a chip on his shoulder after how he's been treated down in TN.

[Logi4three]

Where has it been reported the current Marquette players want to play for Martin?

I am not aware of anywhere outside of Scoop.  I am just reading what is being posted here by reputable souls.  Try the Goodman's ESPN article thread.  I could be wrong, but trust those in charge of the search would only be targeting him if he was a good fit with current and future prospects.  I also like the fact that Jerry Wainwright is around to help shepherd him a bit (and hope he will if Martin comes).  No question, I would rather Shaka, but I think this Martin guy could do a lot for us if given the right support.

[mechaghidorah]

I am not aware of anywhere outside of Scoop.  I am just reading what is being posted here by reputable souls.  Try the Goodman's ESPN article thread.  I could be wrong, but trust those in charge of the search would only be targeting him if he was a good fit with current and future prospects.  I also like the fact that Jerry Wainwright is around to help shepherd him a bit (and hope he will if Martin comes).  No question, I would rather Shaka, but I think this Martin guy could do a lot for us if given the right support.

I don't want a coach at MU that needs help.  It's getting to the point of absurdity if Cuonzo Martin is a serious candidate.

Howland knows what he's doing and has done nothing but win.  Just give him the job and end this nonsense.

Martin would be as big a reach as Wardle.

[Hards Alumni]

I don't want a coach at MU that needs help.  It's getting to the point of absurdity if Cuonzo Martin is a serious candidate.

Howland knows what he's doing and has done nothing but win.  Just give him the job and end this nonsense.

Martin would be as big a reach as Wardle.

Lmao.  Okay, Ben.

[Logi4three]

For those not watching.  Tenn. is doing its best to get back in this. 

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

BrewCity did a nice piece on Martin over at BCB and I'm in the Martin camp.

I really think a strong African-American coach is what Marquette needs. He's got the coaching chops, he turned Pearl's poop-pile into a winner quickly and he'll be coming off a Sweet 16.

Not bad at all, especially considering he's probably accomplished as much as Shaka if you take away his fluke Final Four.

Looks like the spin has started!

[mechaghidorah]

Martin was pretty much called out by the color guy on CBS for that terrible last play when they could have won the game.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

now he's free

[NersEllenson]

Lmao.  Okay, Ben.

Or Brian....I can't decide....this guy has been critical of everyone other than Wardle and Howland - and those two aren't even in the same league...not sure why you'd advocate Wardle if you want Howland...

And as for that poster saying Wardle is in Cuonzo's league...tell him to come talk to us once Wardle gets just 1 team to the NCAA tourney, much less a Sweet 16..

[nyg]

Martin was pretty much called out by the color guy on CBS for that terrible last play when they could have won the game.

No, it was Stokes for not kicking it out to McCrae at free throw line wide open.  Levert had left him to double Stokes.  Stokes makes pass, might have ended different. 

[WadeATKBurton]

Martin was pretty much called out by the color guy on CBS for that terrible last play when they could have won the game.

That was all on Stokes!!

[mechaghidorah]

Or Brian....I can't decide....this guy has been critical of everyone other than Wardle and Howland - and those two aren't even in the same league...not sure why you'd advocate Wardle if you want Howland...

And as for that poster saying Wardle is in Cuonzo's league...tell him to come talk to us once Wardle gets just 1 team to the NCAA tourney, much less a Sweet 16..

I've said before my top choice is Marshall, followed by Howland and then Smart.  

Wardle shouldn't even be in the conversation.  Neither should Martin.

[WadeATKBurton]

now he's free

Sic'em Marquette!!

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

I just love how everyone wants to speculate but doesn't bring up how Cuonzo was out-coached.  If you put Buzz in Cuonzo's spot, Tennessee wins.  Tennessee couldn't make adjustments in the first half which contributed to their demise.  While they were patient in the 2nd half, it just wasn't enough.  

Tennessee sure has a lot of athleticism.  It's too bad it's not coached to play defense.  This team had the potential to be in the final four if the coach would stress fundamental defense.  

If I'm MU, I don't make the call to this guy.  The talent that is on the court for Tennessee doesn't match the end result.  They should be better, more efficient.  

[WadeATKBurton]

I've said before my top choice is Marshall, followed by Howland and then Smart.  

Wardle shouldn't even be in the conversation.  Neither should Martin.

Marshall cant recruit man..he even said it himself that he dont even go after FOUR or FIVE star players. I'll pass!

[avid1010]

we could do a lot worse than martin.  seems like a class act, with a solid past.  if cords and co. feel good enough about him, he'd surely have my support.  i still think i'd prefer howland, but i'm good with either one.  

[WadeATKBurton]

I just love how everyone wants to speculate but doesn't bring up how Cuonzo was out-coached.  If you put Buzz in Cuonzo's spot, Tennessee wins.  Tennessee couldn't make adjustments in the first half which contributed to their demise.  While they were patient in the 2nd half, it just wasn't enough.  

Tennessee sure has a lot of athleticism.  It's too bad it's not coached to play defense.  This team had the potential to be in the final four if the coach would stress fundamental defense.  

If I'm MU, I don't make the call to this guy.  The talent that is on the court for Tennessee doesn't match the end result.  They should be better, more efficient.  

"If you put Buzz in Cuonzo's spot, Tennessee wins" LOL c'mon maaaaan

[WadeATKBurton]

we could do a lot worse than martin.  seems like a class act, with a solid past.  if cords and co. feel good enough about him, he'd surely have my support.  i still think i'd prefer howland, but i'm good with either one.  

Man, I been on the Cuonzo train for the longest. He never had a fair shake at Tennessee because of what they had with Pearl!!

[mechaghidorah]

"If you put Buzz in Cuonzo's spot, Tennessee wins" LOL c'mon maaaaan

Actually, that last set play was very Buzz-like in that it was screwed up from the get-go.

I don't know how good of a recruiter Martin is, but his game coaching isn't at all impressive.

[bean]

I just love how everyone wants to speculate but doesn't bring up how Cuonzo was out-coached.  If you put Buzz in Cuonzo's spot, Tennessee wins.  Tennessee couldn't make adjustments in the first half which contributed to their demise.  While they were patient in the 2nd half, it just wasn't enough.  

Tennessee sure has a lot of athleticism.  It's too bad it's not coached to play defense.  This team had the potential to be in the final four if the coach would stress fundamental defense.  

If I'm MU, I don't make the call to this guy.  The talent that is on the court for Tennessee doesn't match the end result.  They should be better, more efficient.  

If you put Cuonzo in Buzz's spot this season,  Marquette goes to the NCAA tournament.

[Wojo'sMojo]

I just love how everyone wants to speculate but doesn't bring up how Cuonzo was out-coached.  If you put Buzz in Cuonzo's spot, Tennessee wins.  Tennessee couldn't make adjustments in the first half which contributed to their demise.  While they were patient in the 2nd half, it just wasn't enough.  

Tennessee sure has a lot of athleticism.  It's too bad it's not coached to play defense.  This team had the potential to be in the final four if the coach would stress fundamental defense.  

If I'm MU, I don't make the call to this guy.  The talent that is on the court for Tennessee doesn't match the end result.  They should be better, more efficient.  

Because Buzz was so great at making adjustments this year lol. Btw, congrats on getting to a hundred posts probably faster than anyone in the history of muscoop  

[Fred Garvin]

"If you put Buzz in Cuonzo's spot, Tennessee wins" LOL c'mon maaaaan

We wouldn't have even got the inbound pass in!!!! Brent the idiot!!