Martin: Memphis gets a crack at Houston on Sunday. My advice? Punt
Memphis point guard Kendric Davis (3) brings the ball up the court during a Dec. 17, 2022 game against Texas A&M University. With Davis battling an injured ankle, John Martin believes it might be best for Coach Hardaway to rest him regardless if he feels okay to play Sunday at Houston. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian File)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
Go ahead, take the loss, and wait for brighter days. Most importantly: Show Houston nothing in the process.
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