Coach Frank Martin

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by Bob1975 » Mon Dec 09, 2024 2:28 pm

They can't shoot threes, can't hit mid-range jumpers, and can't finish around the rim, unless Diggins goes on a streak, can't win a game.

I'm being facetious, but maybe Frank should go watch some intramural games, and invite a few kids who can actually put the ball in the hole, and offer them a tryout

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by eldonabe » Mon Dec 09, 2024 3:15 pm

Just wait until his second son graduates from Amherst HS next year and it taking up residence on Frank's bench.

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by stevemaz » Tue Dec 10, 2024 7:53 am

Bob1975 wrote: Mon Dec 09, 2024 2:28 pm They can't shoot threes, can't hit mid-range jumpers, and can't finish around the rim, unless Diggins goes on a streak, can't win a game.

I'm being facetious, but maybe Frank should go watch some intramural games, and invite a few kids who can actually put the ball in the hole, and offer them a tryout
My senior year in 1990 me and my buddy combined to go 25-56 from 3 for the Bangin K's, but we never got a look.. I guess they didnt like 5 9 shrimps..LOL

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by Bob1975 » Tue Dec 10, 2024 1:51 pm

When I played intramurals, it was only worth 2 no matter where you shot it from. I forgot to add they can't shoot free throws either, certainly kids on campus that can convert free throws.

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by Berkman » Tue Dec 10, 2024 1:59 pm

I guess that we will see how well Frank can coach with this bunch of recruits.

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by MakeMullinsGreatAgain » Tue Dec 10, 2024 2:01 pm

eldonabe wrote: Mon Dec 09, 2024 3:15 pm Just wait until his second son graduates from Amherst HS next year and it taking up residence on Frank's bench.
he plays for Mannix at Wilbraham Monson Academy

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by Quann » Tue Dec 10, 2024 3:01 pm

stevemaz wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2024 7:53 am
Bob1975 wrote: Mon Dec 09, 2024 2:28 pm They can't shoot threes, can't hit mid-range jumpers, and can't finish around the rim, unless Diggins goes on a streak, can't win a game.

I'm being facetious, but maybe Frank should go watch some intramural games, and invite a few kids who can actually put the ball in the hole, and offer them a tryout
My senior year in 1990 me and my buddy combined to go 25-56 from 3 for the Bangin K's, but we never got a look.. I guess they didnt like 5 9 shrimps..LOL
Bangin K's is a legendary intramural team name Steve.

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by eldonabe » Tue Dec 10, 2024 3:15 pm

MakeMullinsGreatAgain wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2024 2:01 pm
eldonabe wrote: Mon Dec 09, 2024 3:15 pm Just wait until his second son graduates from Amherst HS next year and it taking up residence on Frank's bench.
he plays for Mannix at Wilbraham Monson Academy
Whatever. He will be in Amherst soon enough.

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by 69MG » Tue Dec 10, 2024 3:20 pm

This was mentioned in a recruiting thread, but Frank's son has a teammate, Sam Fleming, who is a real stud. He's class of 2026, but I would take the son if it brought Fleming to UMass.
https://247sports.com/player/sam-fleming-46143345/

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by minutefanjsf » Tue Dec 10, 2024 6:44 pm

eldonabe wrote: Mon Dec 09, 2024 3:15 pm Just wait until his second son graduates from Amherst HS next year and it taking up residence on Frank's bench.
He doesn’t go the ARHS. He is at WM. He is a fantastic shooter, BTW. Also, a great kid.

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by LS71 » Tue Dec 10, 2024 8:43 pm

^Here’s hoping he doesn’t pull a Ryan Leonard on us. :wink:
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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by DanaDingle3 » Tue Dec 10, 2024 10:37 pm

Apparently, it's not just us. Disappointing start for Renolds and St. Joe's: https://x.com/HHHardwood/status/1866667 ... wtIYg&s=19

I think Frank will be back for another year to work on a rebound campaign and see if he can build off it.

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by eldonabe » Wed Dec 11, 2024 7:05 am

minutefanjsf wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2024 6:44 pm
eldonabe wrote: Mon Dec 09, 2024 3:15 pm Just wait until his second son graduates from Amherst HS next year and it taking up residence on Frank's bench.
He doesn’t go the ARHS. He is at WM. He is a fantastic shooter, BTW. Also, a great kid.
I have no doubt is a great kid.

You all see to forget when Frank got here he brought his other son with him and he was far more of a liability than a contributor - yet that did not seem to bother Frank. We do not need version 2.0 of that.

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by inthescoop » Wed Dec 11, 2024 8:40 am

DanaDingle3 wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2024 10:37 pm Apparently, it's not just us. Disappointing start for Renolds and St. Joe's: https://x.com/HHHardwood/status/1866667 ... wtIYg&s=19

I think Frank will be back for another year to work on a rebound campaign and see if he can build off it.
Must be nice to beat Texas Tech and Villanova and say it’s a horrid start to the season.

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Re: Coach Frank Martin

Post by Cahoonaville » Wed Dec 11, 2024 9:18 am

Looks like this "journey" Frank always talks about is turning into a dumpster fire! I already threw the remaining tickets I had in my lit fireplace!
Alex Guerrero, my HERO!!!!

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