Steve Spurrier has something in common with the vast majority of Tennessee alums, they all think the Volunteers should be targeting USC offensive coordinator, and more importantly former Tennessee quarterback, Tee Martin.
During a Thursday appearance on ESPNU Radio, Spurrier said not only would Tee Martin be the right man for the job, he believes the hire would unite a fracted fan base.
“I think they oughta hire Tee Martin, that would unite the fan base, hey one of our own,” Spurrier said. “I really believe there’s a reason Wisconsin is so good this year and that’s because their head coach and both their coordinators went there.”
Listen to Spurrier’s clip giving his thoughts on who the Vols should hire:
How can John Currie bring the Tennessee fan base back together?@SteveSpurrierUF says hiring @Vol_Football alum Tee Martin is a good first step. pic.twitter.com/t4qXfti3kW
— College Sports on SiriusXM (@SXMCollege) November 30, 2017
Spurrier isn’t alone in his thoughts, check out some of the tweets from former Tennessee players:
Tennessee needs to hire Tee Martin period. It makes sense. Great man, amazing recruiter and coach and relates to the young men. Make it happen Currie.
— Dwayne Goodrich (@dlgood23) November 27, 2017
Tee Martin. No phone call. WHY!?
— Jayson Swain (@SwainEvent) November 30, 2017
Tee Martin Drive
Knoxville, TN 37916 pic.twitter.com/CYtSOvSjpy— Jalen Reeves-Maybin (@ReevesMaybin) November 27, 2017
Can't spell VolunTEErs with out TEE! This need to happen!
— Curt Maggitt (@CurtMaggitt) November 29, 2017
— Jayson Swain (@SwainEvent) November 28, 2017
Call Him! Call Him! https://t.co/kG9eY3bTaV
— JJ McCleskey (@JJMcCleskey) November 29, 2017
Last comment on the UT coaching search. @coachtee17 is owed a serious interview. Whomever involved who's stopping that you should be ashamed
— Aaron Hayden (@Ran4UT) November 29, 2017
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
