Former USC quarterback Sean Salisbury was critical of Trojans offensive coordinator Tee Martin during Friday's Cotton Bowl loss to Ohio State.
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In fact, Salisbury believes that Tennessee, who Martin led to a BCS national championship as a quarterback in 1998, was fortunate to pass on the assistant during its recent head coaching search.
Tennessee Volunteer fans be happy you didn't hire Tee Martin as your head coach! I'm a USC guy. Trust me that wouldn't have worked out well for Vols fans!
— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) December 30, 2017
Salisbury would later respond to fans regarding his criticism of Martin's coaching.
Shade and and a full blown cover. Darnold bails his ass out weekly https://t.co/bmxu41RAtX
— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) December 30, 2017
He's exactly right. Martin is elementary at best https://t.co/yrCVj4AJHM
— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) December 30, 2017
They both should be coaching on Friday nights! https://t.co/Aj4qDpvF3b
— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) December 30, 2017
Salisbury clarified his critique when asked about the USC assistant that was hired by Tennessee, new offensive coordinator Tyson Helton and added that he will be rooting for him to succeed in Knoxville.
Tee Martin is a good coach just a ways away from being head coach ready. Helton hasn't been tested yet but held in high regard
— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) December 30, 2017
Vols fans deserve special. I root for em https://t.co/0B9qWJTqai
— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) December 30, 2017
Salisbury also defended Tennessee fans when discussing the national media's perception of the botched hire of Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano and subsequent protest in November.
I don't give a rats ass what anyone says, you Vols fans care and I love u guys. I will always pull for your success. Thank you Nathan https://t.co/UKNtDafNp5
— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) December 30, 2017
Ohio State defeated USC, 24-7, during Friday's bowl game.
