MU Cuonzo Martin New Tennessee Coach

dtrain · 03-27-2011, 06:30 PM

Tennessee hires Cuonzo Martin
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee has hired Missouri State's Cuonzo Martin to take over a Volunteers program facing punishment by the NCAA for recruiting violations.

The 39-year-old Martin takes over for the popular Bruce Pearl, who was fired March 21, a month after being charged with unethical conduct for lying to NCAA investigators.

Martin went 61-41 in three seasons at Missouri State and was chosen this season's Missouri Valley Conference coach of the year. Missouri State finished 26-9 and won the MVC regular-season championship.

Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton said Sunday that school officials are excited about Martin's coaching ability, toughness and energy.

A press conference to introduce Martin was scheduled for Monday.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6264533

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dtrain Who's your daddy? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Junction City Casino cash: $-1316694	Cuonzo Martin New Tennessee Coach Tennessee hires Cuonzo Martin EmailPrintComments 108 Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee has hired Missouri State's Cuonzo Martin to take over a Volunteers program facing punishment by the NCAA for recruiting violations. The 39-year-old Martin takes over for the popular Bruce Pearl, who was fired March 21, a month after being charged with unethical conduct for lying to NCAA investigators. Martin went 61-41 in three seasons at Missouri State and was chosen this season's Missouri Valley Conference coach of the year. Missouri State finished 26-9 and won the MVC regular-season championship. Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton said Sunday that school officials are excited about Martin's coaching ability, toughness and energy. A press conference to introduce Martin was scheduled for Monday. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6264533
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