March 9, 2013

Steady Martin leads hard-hat brigade to win

Naturally, Cuonzo Martin kept it simple in his post-game. Didn't deviate from script. Didn't change, with pressure for the postseason amplified in this sold-out home finale, from his baritone monotone, straight-business approach.
Tennessee's second-year head coach had passed out symbolic hardhats, orange and adorned with 'Power T' logos, before tip. He told his team simply, "It's do or die."

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