What if Martin doesn't want to come?

[GooooMarquette]

Someone on the Scout board is relaying information from what they claim is a Tenn insider that "They feel there is a very good chance that Martin will leave."  I know the term "insider" has been used so much it begs phony but ...

By the way the tweet earlier today that Tenn recruits had been told to "ignore the rumors that Martin would leave".  I would file that under What do you expect them to tweet.  If anything that tweet makes it look even more likely that they are taking seriously the fact he might leave.

I don't care if he leaves UT...as long as he doesn't end up here.

[WadeATKBurton]

A meeting took place today with Cuonzo. Its up to Tennessee if they want to keep him, otherwise hes all ours

[WadeATKBurton]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10701512/tennessee-volunteers-coach-cuonzo-martin-meets-marquette

[mechaghidorah]

After a couple sweet sixteens and an elite eight, having to stoop so low that you meet with Cuonzo Martin?

MU must have really, truly counted on Shaka Smart because they're at the bottom of the barrel with Cuonzo.

And now I don't doubt those people who were saying Shaka was a lock.

Just sign Ben Howland and get yourself a guy who can actually coach.  This isn't as hard as MU is making it out to be.

[Niv Berkowitz]

Now I'm gettin pissed!

Howland or Martin. Yeahhhh that's a toughy.

C'mon Cords!!!!

[WadeATKBurton]

After a couple sweet sixteens and an elite eight, having to stoop so low that you meet with Cuonzo Martin?

MU must have really, truly counted on Shaka Smart because they're at the bottom of the barrel with Cuonzo.

And now I don't doubt those people who were saying Shaka was a lock.

Just sign Ben Howland and get yourself a guy who can actually coach.  This isn't as hard as MU is making it out to be.

You lost your mind with this post. Cuonzo CAN coach. Upgrade from Brent thats for sure

[dannyp07]

Out of all the coaches talked about, Ben Howland makes the most logical sense, given his past success and recruits. I don't understand why Marquette is making this so difficult. Just hire Howland.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Out of all the coaches talked about, Ben Howland makes the most logical sense, given his past success and recruits. I don't understand why Marquette is making this so difficult. Just hire Howland.

Doesn't pass the sniff test. I wouldn't be surprised to see several schools pass on Howland.

[dannyp07]

But Cuonzo Martin does? It would be a big risk to hire this guy. At this point, I'm not sure if we can take the risk. Howland is the safe pick

[WadeATKBurton]

We take Cuonzo. TN gets Ben. Thats MY prediction.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

But Cuonzo Martin does? It would be a big risk to hire this guy. At this point, I'm not sure if we can take the risk. Howland is the safe pick

The sniff test is to determine whether or not the coach is "dirty" or "squirmy" is the word I think scoopers like to use.

Howland comes with some baggage. And what I am hearing from friends who have worked with him in the past would make your skin crawl. Since you are new here, I work with the athletic department down here at Texas A&M. Have had the opportunity to make friends with contacts at several different universities...including UCLA.

Martin is as clean as they come.

[mr.MUskie]

The sniff test is to determine whether or not the coach is "dirty" or "squirmy" is the word I think scoopers like to use.

Howland comes with some baggage. And what I am hearing from friends who have worked with him in the past would make your skin crawl. Since you are new here, I work with the athletic department down here at Texas A&M. Have had the opportunity to make friends with contacts at several different universities...including UCLA.

Martin is as clean as they come.

Any info on Wojo?

[dannyp07]

The sniff test is to determine whether or not the coach is "dirty" or "squirmy" is the word I think scoopers like to use.

Howland comes with some baggage. And what I am hearing from friends who have worked with him in the past would make your skin crawl. Since you are new here, I work with the athletic department down here at Texas A&M. Have had the opportunity to make friends with contacts at several different universities...including UCLA.

Martin is as clean as they come.

I change my mind on Howland then...I still don't know about Cuonzo. Wojo looks more appealing to me.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Any info on Wojo?

Way too good to be an assistant. Seems clean but when you work for Coach K, you never really get investigated that thoroughly. Players seem to love him.

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

I change my mind on Howland then...I still don't know about Cuonzo. Wojo looks more appealing to me.

Based on the post I read that showed Wojo's recruiting past, I don't think he'd be the candidate to land Diamond Stone.  Plus, do we really want to watch a team jack up 3's all of the time?  Duke's teams of late have been pretty soft on the inside and have relied on the 3 too much for my liking.  I want a coach that will bring in a 6'10" guy and develop him into a beast in the paint and get that PG that can run a decent offense. 

[MU82]

What if Martin doesn't want the job? Well, that's OK, lots of Scoopers don't want him anyway. He would ruin the program, be an embarrassment, etc.

Of course, lots of Scoopers also don't want Wojo, Weber, Wardle, Manning, Howland, Hopkins, etc., etc., etc.

We didn't get Shaka, so I guess it's time to close up shop and be a lacrosse school.

[mufansince72]

Robbie O'Bryan ‏@RCOII  1h
Sources tell me it's done...RT@GoodmanESPN: Marquette meets with Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin Sunday..Story:  http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/story?storyId=10701512 ...

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

Robbie O'Bryan ‏@RCOII  1h
Sources tell me it's done...RT@GoodmanESPN: Marquette meets with Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin Sunday..Story:  http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/story?storyId=10701512 ...

Saw this earlier tonight.  Nothing is set in stone yet.  Tennessee has the ball in their court now. 

[chapman]

Here's hoping UT has one or two people in charge that are as dumb as people at MU.

[Groin_pull]

Here's hoping UT has one or two people in charge that are as dumb as people at MU.

Not likely.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Robbie O'Bryan ‏@RCOII  1h
Sources tell me it's done...RT@GoodmanESPN: Marquette meets with Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin Sunday..Story:  http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/story?storyId=10701512 ...

Uh oh...that word again!