Tuesday, February 9, 2010

New Kentucky WR coach fits Joker to a Tee...Tee Martin that is

Tee Martin has officially been announced as the newest member of Joker Phillips first coaching staff.Martin, the former title-winning quarterback during his time with the Tennessee Volunteers, has been hired to coach the Wildcats' wide receivers."Tee has a great ability to relate and communicate with young people," Phillips said in a statement. "I had a chance to watch him coach (current Wildcat) Matt Roark in high school and I was impressed with how he handled himself. I think he'll be a tremendous asset in recruiting. He is very well-known in Atlanta and other areas in the South."Martin comes to Lexington from New Mexico, where he coached the Lobos' quarterbacks. He will also be reunited with UK offensive coordinator Randy Sanders, who was his coordinator with the Vols."I'm excited about the future of Kentucky football under the leadership of Joker Phillips," Martin said in his own statement. "The respect Coach Phillips has in college football as an offensive mind, as well as being one of the best wide receivers' coaches, made me want to be here and learn from him."My chemistry with Coach Sanders dates back to our time together at Tennessee. He's been a mentor for me since I got into the coaching profession and I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. I'm looking forward to helping develop a very exciting young group of wide receivers."

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