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Fall_Creek_Vols writes:

in response to claiborneh:

Wiedmer says "you know who you are" as if he told me so. Yes I am one of those skeptics who has criticized Martin all year for having a listless boring personality, and for heading a boring uninspiring brand of basketball. I also have pointed out the fact we try to dribble out of double teams and don't pass enough, and don't play zone d enough so why not at least try. I have also pointed out that Keady did not win a single national championship in 25 years yet somehow the press keeps pointing to the Purdue brand of basketball as if it is proven and we should aspire to be like that era that Martin played in and teaches.
Guess what- I have not changed a single thought process. I love watching the Vols win, and not giving up. But I do not waver from my feelings about the Martin brand that was exhibited all year. I do not think it is likely Tennessee can win a national championship with it in 25 seasons. Purdue did not with decades of chances. Why would Tennessee?
So yes, Wiedmer, I know exactly who I am.

What's it gonna take for you to become a real Volunteer fan? Do you really judge a coach's ability to coach by his perceived "listless boring personality"? (Martin brand?) Face it, most coaches - no matter the sport - aren't the most engaging personalities (see Geno Auriemma). It usually has squat to do with how good they are at their job.

All coaches of real teams hope that their team will peak at the right time...and now is that time. This team is coming together at just the right time and I think it's great. Sorry your limited understanding keeps you from enjoying it.

Nothing would please me more that to see them shock the world by winning the SEC tourney and make a deep NCAA run. What really excites me is the prospect of next year with a healthy Maymon back in place.

You can choose to be negative if you want (and I know some folks can't be happy unless there's something to complain about). I choose to support my school, my teams and their efforts without basing their success on some jerk's perception of the "personality" of the coach. Geez, some people need to get a life.

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